Obituaries

Jun 26, 2025

Juanita McKinney Braxton, passed away peacefully on June 26, 2025, at the age of 95. Born on December 11, 1929, to the late Stephen and Ruby Della Smith McKinney, Juanita's life was a testament to the power of faith, family, and friendship.

Juanita's journey began in a small town where she was the beloved sister to her...

Jun 23, 2025

Rev. Uston Radford McKenzie, Sr., 82, of Burlington passed away Monday, June 23, 2025 at Hospice House in Burlington. Uston was born in Dillon County, SC to Radford Howard McKenzie and Nellie Cottingham McKenzie both deceased. Uston was retired from Tower Hosiery Mill as a fixer and was a pastor for 49 years. He pastored Pilgrim Baptist Church for...

Jun 22, 2025

Benjamin Lee Allen, lovingly known as “Jamen”, of Youngsville, North Carolina, passed away in his home on Sunday, June 22, 2025, at the age of 33. Born on November 9, 1991, Jamen brought joy, laughter, and a competitive spirit into the lives of everyone who knew him. Jamen had a deep love for family and was a dedicated and...

Jun 18, 2025

Bruce Parker Roney 82 of Swepsonville passed away on Wednesday June 18 surrender by his family. Bruce was born March 25 1943 to Ed and Nina Roney. Surviving family members include his brother Van Roney (Ann), daughters Tammy Scott (Scotty) Tammy Madren (Gerald) great grandson Ayden , Cynthia “Candy” Ridgeway (Curtis) Ronald “Frosty” Bowers (Rhonda). Grandchildren and great grandchildren...

Jun 17, 2025

Arthur Carl Hartmann Jr.: A Life Lived with Quiet Strength and Deep Conviction

Arthur Carl Hartmann Jr., a man of profound intellect, unwavering discipline, and quiet generosity, passed away, leaving a legacy defined by his actions, passions, and an extraordinary commitment to self-improvement. Born on July 23, 1933, in Springfield, Illinois, Arthur's early life on his uncle's...

Jun 17, 2025

Elbert Franklin Solomon, of Mebane, known affectionately as “Franklin, Frankie or Hank” to his friends and family, passed away peacefully on June 17, 2025, at the age of 84. Born on January 7, 1941, in Person County, North Carolina, Elbert was a man of integrity, warmth, and unwavering dedication to his loved ones and community. Elbert's life was marked...

Jun 17, 2025

Evelyn Ladell Covington Epes, of Graham, affectionately known as Ladell to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her residence on June 17, 2025, at the venerable age of 97. Born on February 6, 1928, in Halifax County, North Carolina, Ladell was a beacon of love and strength to all who knew her. Ladell's life was one of...

Jun 17, 2025

Mark Mitchell Horner, 75, of Mebane, passed away on Tuesday, June 17, 2025. He is a native of Alamance County and retired from the textile industry. He is the son of the late John Thomas and Ila Mozelle Harper Horner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Joy Young Horner; siblings, Martha Knighten, Maggie Riley, Eugene Horner,...

Jun 15, 2025

Margie M. Cates, 73, passed away on Sunday, June 15, 2025. She was a native of Alamance County and a nannie. She is the daughter of the late Luther Houston & Ethel May Voyles. She was also preceded in death by brother, Emmit Voyles; sisters, Hazel Watts & Ruby Skinner

She is survived by her son, Jason...

Jun 14, 2025

Peter Joseph White, 14, of Mebane, NC, passed away on June 14, 2025, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill after an illness with medical complications. Peter was a gift from God, who used him to bless his family and many other people, despite (and because of) his disabilities. Peter enjoyed music, being outside, and having others interact with him....

Jun 13, 2025

Emma Jean Ashe O’Neal Farrell, 82, of Mebane, passed away on Friday, June 13th, 2025 at The AuthoraCare Hospice Home of Burlington surrounded by her family. Emma Jean was born August 11th, 1942 to Annie Gibson and Alvin Estes Ashe in Alamance County, NC where she was the next to the youngest out of nine children. For a brief...

Jun 12, 2025

Edward Clayton, a cherished family man, passed away peacefully on June 12, 2025, in Mebane, at the age of 86. Born on July 17, 1938, Edward's life was a tapestry of love, laughter, and the simple pleasures that make a life well-lived.

Edward's journey began as the son of Bernice and Allie Blalock Clayton, and he grew...

Jun 11, 2025

Tanya Rudisill McManus died June 11, 2025. She was the wife of Ronald McManus and the daughter of the late Michael E. Rudisill and the late Theo F. Rudisill. Tanya graduated from Williams High School in Burlington, NC and from Elon College with a BS in Accounting. She was a Network Administrator with LabCorp in Burlington, NC. She was...

Jun 10, 2025

Life is hard. It’s a beautiful, treasured gift; but it’s hard. It’s filled with mountains and valleys, joys and heartbreak. They say it comes in equal measure but I’m not sure that’s true. Sometimes it feels like there are more dark clouds than sunshine. Adrianna, I imagine, felt the same way.

Adrianna May LeBlanc passed away on...

Jun 10, 2025

Ronald Thomas Epes, 68, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, June 10th, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones after a short battle with cancer. Ronald was born May 12th, 1957, in Roxboro N.C, the only son of World War II Veteran George Thomas Epes and Ladell Covington Epes. A 1975 Southern High School graduate, who went on to...

Jun 10, 2025

Daniel Francis “Dan" Clark, 82, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on June 10, 2025, surrounded by loved ones. Born on June 25, 1942, in Haw River, North Carolina, Dan lived a life rooted in faith and family. He was the son of the late Murphy Haskins Clark and Lillian Thelma Foster Clark.

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Jun 10, 2025

JoAnn Glancy of Graham, NC passed away at home on Monday, June 10, 2025, at the age of 85. She was a native of Chicago, Illinois where she graduated from Lindblom Technical High School. Beginning in high school, she worked as a receptionist and statistical typist at Harris Trust and Savings Bank in Chicago and later worked alongside her...

Jun 8, 2025

Obituary for Peggy Joyce Love Rich

Peggy Joyce Love Rich, 95, of Burlington passed away on Sunday, June 8, 2025. She was a native of Dade County, Georgia, a retired sales associate with Belk at Holly Hill Mall and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. She is the wife of the late William Monroe “Bill” Rich,...

Jun 8, 2025

Martha Wade Kinney Holland, affectionately known as Martha to her friends and family, passed away peacefully at her residence in Snow Camp, North Carolina, on June 8, 2025. Born on February 26, 1947, in Virginia, Martha lived a life characterized by dedication, compassion, and patriotism. She was the daughter of the late Clyde and Mary Wade Kinney. Martha's journey...

Jun 2, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Long Talley, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, brother, and friend, passed away peacefully on June 2, 2025, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born on April 5, 1943, in Guilford County, NC, to the late John Robert and Naomi Talley, Bobby's life was a testament to the love and joy he brought to all who knew him. Bobby's...