Obituaries

May 27, 2025

Dorothy Hobbs Wheeler, passed away peacefully on May 27, 2025, at the Hospice Home in Burlington, North Carolina. Born on September 6, 1926, to the late John Thomas and Maude Jobe Hobbs, Dorothy's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and the love she had for her family and friends. Dorothy's journey began in the heart of North...

May 25, 2025

Dalton Lee Gammon, 28, passed away May 25, 2025. He was a native of Alamance County and was employed as a logistics manager with Kalisher and is a member of Florence Memorial Baptist Church, He is the son of James and Lola Gammon. He was also an avid skateboarder and also loved all his cats.

He is...

May 25, 2025

Mrs. Adrienne Michelle Crumpton Talley, 57, of Snow Camp, NC passed away on May 25, 2025, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late James Richard Crumpton Sr. and Shirley Sorenson Crumpton, who survives. She graduated from Cummings High School and was a seamstress since she...

May 23, 2025

Joyce Ahlgren Komanetsky, 91, of Burlington, NC died Friday, May 23, 2025. She was the wife of Harry Komanetsky (deceased). Born in New Britain, Connecticut, she was the daughter of Herbert and Dorothy Ahlgren. She lived in Forestville, CT for 35 years before moving to North Carolina in 1989.

Surviving are her daughters, Kim (Bruce) Jones of...

May 22, 2025

Eraclio Hurtado Ceja Sr., 65, Efland, NC falleció tragicamente en Carolina del Norte el 22 de mayo del año 2025. Eraclio era hijo del fallecido Jose Hurtado, y Belen Ceja Hurtado que queda con vida. Le precedio en muerte un nieto, Emmanuel Gene Ceja, y un hermano Santiago Hurtado Ceja.

Eraclio disfrutaba ir de pesca, béisbol, balon...

May 19, 2025

Eugene (Gene) Frederick Woodworth 89, formerly of Salamanca and Great Valley NY passed peacefully to the Lord early Monday May 19th at the Brookdale Assisted Living facility in Burlington NC. Born on June 10th 1935 in Woodworth Hollow (Salamanca), he was the son of the late LeRoy and Genevieve (Reynolds) Woodworth. He was married to his lovely bride Margaret...

May 18, 2025

Marie Paris Buckner, 98, of Graham passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Hospice Home of Burlington. Marie was born in Alamance County to Henry Green Paris and Roxie Belle Patterson Paris both deceased. She was the wife of Henry Clyde Buckner also deceased.

Marie retired from UNC Div. of Neurosurgery Dept. as a secretary. She also...

May 18, 2025

Mr. Danny Wayne Edwards, 68, of Graham, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 18, 2025. He was the son of Jeanette Lashley Edwards and the late Ernest Eugene Edwards. Danny graduated from Orange High School and worked as a mail carrier for the United States Postal Service for 33 years.  Danny was a man...

May 18, 2025

Cardella Gwynn Cross Wade Porter, 87, of Burlington passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025 at Authoracare Hospice in Burlington.  Cardella was born in Caswell County to Lindsay Franklin and Emma Ezell Arnold Cross both deceased. She retired from the Textile Industry and worked as ABSS crossing guard until her health would not let her. She was also a member...

May 17, 2025

Tammy Dee Smith 53, of Mebane, NC passed away on May 17, 2025, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Roanoke, VA she was the daughter of the late Norman Sid Smith and Ida Teague Smith. Tammy was currently working with Johnstone Supply in Durham. Tammy would always keep up with family and friends to...

May 17, 2025

Lillian “Diane” Whitmore Cumberland, 59, of Philadelphia, MS, passed away on May 17, 2025, at her home.  Born on July 4, 1965, in Burlington, NC, she was the beloved daughter of Iona Whitmore and the late Cleophas “Pete” Whitmore.

Diane attended school in Alamance County but moved to Mississippi where she raised three daughters and was the...

May 17, 2025

The most beautiful woman on earth-our mother, Suzanne took her last breath on Saturday, May 17th, at 11:17am-surrounded by those who loved her the most. Suzanne had fought like a warrior queen since January of this year-battling many unexpected issues with her strength and grace-like a champion she has always been.

A native of High Point, NC,...

May 12, 2025

Margaret Anette Haith

November 22, 1955 – May 12, 2025

Margaret Anette Haith, a radiant storyteller whose tales brought joy and inspiration, a devoted mother and grandmother, and steadfast pillar of her community, passed away surrounded by love and family. Born on November 22, 1955, in the front bedroom of her parents' home in Pleasant...

May 6, 2025

Henry Alvis Oakley went home to Heaven on May 6, 2025. He passed away peacefully at his home of 70 years with his daughter present. He was 97. Alvis was born in Rougemont, NC to the late J. Graham and Lora Welch Oakley on November 28, 1927. He was married to the love of his life, the late Kathleen...

May 4, 2025

On Sunday, May 4, 2025, our earthly angel, Peggy Brown George, joined her husband Harold George at her new address in Heaven. Born September 21, 1932 in Mebane, NC, Peggy shared her special gift of kindness and compassion with everyone she met. She had a passion for cooking, loving to feed family and friends and opening her home to...

May 2, 2025

William Edward Rudder, known as Eddie to his friends and family, passed away on May 2, 2025, at the age of 71. Born on March 28, 1954, Eddie's life was characterized by his unwavering dedication to his loved ones, his passion for his work, and his love for the simple pleasures in life.

Eddie is survived by...

May 1, 2025

Frances was a lifetime resident of Alamance County. She was born on September 24, 1937 to George and Mamie Graves. She had a brother Wayne Graves who married Ruth Ann who became great a friend of Frances’s. Though they lost Wayne to a early death they stayed sisters through out life. Ruth Ann was by her bedside reading scriptures...

May 1, 2025

David Walker,  passed away peacefully surrounded by his family, on May 1, 2025, at the age of 56. Born on March 24, 1969, to the late Jimmie Walker Sr. and Mary Whitacre Walker.

David's spirit is carried on by his mother, Mary Whitacre Walker, who survives him. He was a beacon of strength and love for his...

Apr 30, 2025

Colleen Waltham, a beacon of warmth and joy, passed away peacefully on April 30, 2025, at the age of 88. Born on December 21, 1936, Colleen's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and her capacity to touch the lives of those around her with her kindness and exuberance.

Colleen's journey began as the precious daughter...

Apr 28, 2025

Jerry Copeland, a cherished family man, avid outdoorsman, and dedicated fan of NASCAR Racing and Carolina Basketball, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2025, at the age of 83. Born on December 23, 1941, Jerry's life was marked by his unwavering work ethic, love for nature, and the joy he found in the simple pleasures of life.

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