Obituaries

Walter Lee Caviness, Jr.

May 7, 2021

Walter Lee “Jake” Caviness, 84, passed unexpectedly on May 7, 2021, near his home in Hillsborough, NC.

Jake spent a lifetime taking care of others.  As he cared for his wife Betty, he always made time for his children, grandchildren, family, friends and neighbors.  He was always there to make anyone’s day better. No one was a...

John "Mark" Ball

May 4, 2021

John, “Mark” Ball, 58, passed away at his residence on May 4, 2021.  He was the son of James and Mary Ellen Ball who survive.  Mark retired from the family business, James Heating and Air after 30 years of working.

Survivors other than his parents include his wife, Beth Lloyd; children, Jay Ball (Jessica), David Ball (Julie);...

Alfred Lee Mcdaniel

May 3, 2021

Alfred Lee McDaniel, 91, of Mebane passed away Monday, May 3, 2021. He was a native of Shelby, NC, Retired Electronics Engineer and Master Computer Programmer, a member of Bayside Chapel in Mannahawkin, NJ and a US Air Force Veteran of the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry David and Bertha Ballew McDaniel; four...

Deanna Lee (Curl) Sanders

May 2, 2021

Mrs. Deanna Curl Sanders, 76 of Snow Camp, NC passed away on Sunday May 2, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of then late Boyd Sr. and Evelyn Turner Curl. Deanna was a devoted and loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was the oldest of...

Richard Leslie Hobson

May 1, 2021

Mr. Richard “Les” Leslie Hobson, 66, of Graham passed away Saturday, May 1st, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Alamance. Richard was born in Hope Mills, NC, to the care of His father, John Thomas Hobson and his grandmother, Myrtle Hobson, both deceased. Richard was a veteran of the United States Navy, serving his country with pride for 4...

Harry Jennings Hawkins

May 1, 2021

Harry Jennings Hawkins 71 passed away on May 1, 2021. Harry was born June 5 1949 in Raleigh, NC. His parents Rainey Thomas and Louise J Hawkins precede him in death and his wife Debbie Hawkins. Harry is survived his four children and seven grandchildren, Jennifer “Jenna” Hawkins York (Shawn) and children Mattie and Anna York of Efland; John...

Vivian Carol (Bryant) Fowler

Apr 29, 2021

Mrs. Vivian Bryant Fowler, 82, of Mebane, NC passed away on Thursday April 29, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Van and Wilma Riley Bryant and the wife of the late Jerry Phillip Fowler. Vivian was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister...

Sherby Mahaley

Apr 27, 2021

Mrs. Sherby Willis Mahaley 83, of Prospect Hill, NC passed away on Tuesday April 27, 2021. A native of Leasburg, NC she was the daughter of the late James and Eva Webster Willis. Sherby was retired from A.O. Smith. Survivors include her children, John Carl carver, of Prospect Hill, John Thomas carver and wife Patty, of Prospect Hill; 5...

Mary Faucette

Apr 26, 2021

Miss Mary Alice Faucette, 80, of Burlington passed away Monday, April 26th, 2021 at the Hospice Home of Alamance. Mary was born in Alamance County, NC to Paul Willard Faucette and Elsie Mae Blackwood Faucette, both deceased. Mary kept her faith by attending church with her sisters over the years. Mary can be remembered as a lively soul, described...

Sara (Ingle) Burnette

Apr 23, 2021

Mrs. Sara Ingle Burnette, 78, of Graham, NC passed away on Friday April 23, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Sarah Adams Ingle and the wife of the late Griffin Johnson “Johnny” Burnette. Sara retired from the Burlington Police Department with...

James Robert Cagle, Iii

Apr 21, 2021

Mr. James Robert Cagle, 74, of Graham  passed away on April 21, 2021 at Peak Recourses in Graham. James was born in Norfolk, VA to James Robert Cagle, Jr. and Jane Marlow Cagle both deceased. He was a retired salesman.

There will be no funeral service at this time.

Jerry Lynn Strickland

Apr 20, 2021

Jerry Lynn Strickland, 57, of Graham passed away Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born in Alamance. He worked as a rigger in textile mills. Jerry is survived by his children, Melissa Strickland and Jason Thompson. Father, John Mallory Strickland, Sr.  Brother, John Mallory Strickland, Jr. (Donna) and several grandchildren. A graveside service will be held...

Delbert Lowery

Apr 19, 2021

On April 19th Saint Peter called up to GOD and told him he was going need an electrician soon, So GOD told him I’ll send you the best one I’ve got! Delbert “Del” “Pete” “Red” Dean Lowery, aged 88, passed away on Monday April 19th, 2021. He was born October 16th, 1932 in El Dorado Arkansas to Jessie and Gladys...

Edwin John Wheland

Apr 11, 2021

Edwin John Wheland, 59, of Mebane passed away Sunday, April 11, 2021. Edwin was born in Pittsburgh, PA and adopted by Edwin Herbert and Helen Anderes Wheland of Youngstown, OH, both deceased. Edwin worked in retail sales and served in the National Guard.

Edwin is survived by his children, Edwin G. Wheland (Hillary), Joshua Wheland, Mary Ellen...

Sylvia Lankford

Apr 9, 2021

Sylvia Smith Lankford was born August 18, 1940, to Elbert Monroe ‘Shorty’ and Vera Cash Smith of Angier, NC, who later became life-long residents of Hillsborough, NC.  Sylvia was the first of seven children.  She was predeceased by her brother Paul Smith; and survived by Paul’s wife Margaret of Locust Grove, VA; brother David Smith and wife Gloria of...

Patricia Anne Foss

Apr 8, 2021

As the sun set on Thursday, April 8, 2021, Patricia Anne (Boyd) Foss transitioned from this Earthly state and passed away at age 82 in Austin, TX.  Patricia, or Pat as she was best known, was born March 28, 1939 in Elgin County, Ontario Canada to Leo Allen Boyd and Mary Ilene (Taylor) Boyd. She had a wonderful and...

Timothy "Tim" Andrew Nash

Apr 3, 2021

Timothy “Tim” Andrew Nash, aged 62, passed away on Saturday April 3rd, 2021. He was born March 24th, 1959 in Rochester, New York to Harold “Harry” and Lorraine Nash. He was a beloved husband to his wife, Cheri, and father to his two children, Allison and Ian. He was an accomplished writer, having published two books and several articles...

Joan (Lloyd) Woods

Apr 2, 2021

Mrs. Joan Lloyd Woods, 72, of Burlington passed away Friday, April 2nd, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Joan was born in Halifax, Virginia to Norman Clayton and Clara Oaks Lloyd. Joan was a member of Community Baptist Church for many years and enjoyed attending services when she was able. Mrs. Woods can be remembered as a kind soul...

Hilda Wood Edwards

Mar 30, 2021

Hilda Wood Edwards, 90, of Burlington, passed away March 30, 2021.

Born June 4, 1930 in Alamance County, N.C., she was the daughter of the late Bruce and Lona Cates Wood and the widow of Gordon Edwards, with whom she shared her life for 60 years. In addition to her husband, she was preceded in death by...

Baby Girl Ember Paige Jordan

Mar 29, 2021

Baby Girl Ember Paige Jordan passed away on March 29, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Survivors include her parents, Cale and Marlo Stanley Jordan; grandparents, Jay and Cathy Jordan, Laura and Lee Sale and David Stanley; great grandparents, Peggy McLaurin, Judith Ann Boggs, Patricia Horner, and Larry Jordan Jr.; great great grandparents, Frances Thomas and Ora...