Obituaries

Melvin Curtis

Melvin Curtis

May 12, 2020

Melvin Calvin Curtis, 57, of Graham died Tuesday, May 12, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, employed as a commercial painter and a member of Cedar Cliff Holiness Church. He is the sone of the late Melvin Carroll Morrow and Maxine Torain Morrow who survives. He was also preceded in death by...

Thomas "Tommy" Carlton Matkins

Thomas "Tommy" Carlton Matkins

May 12, 2020

Thomas Carlton ‘Tommy” Matkins, 81 of Graham, NC passed away on Tuesday May 12, 2020 at ARMC in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Levi Carlton and Artie Faucette Matkins and the husband of the late Blenda Pegram Matkins. Tommy was retired from Southerland Mills with many years of service. Tommy...

Mary Ellen Thompson

Mary Ellen Thompson

May 8, 2020

Mary Ellen Thompson, 57, passed away on May 8, 2020 at ARMC.                                                                                Survivors include her daughters, Tina Thompson of Mebane, Melissa Herrera (Aurelio Herrera) of Mebane; brothers, Paul Cook (Melodie Pugh) of Durham, Christopher Cook (Melissa Cook) of Burlington; sister, Elizabeth Ann Cook Wells (Jimmy Wells) of Snow Camp; grandchildren, Calina Herrera, Yalia Herrera, Aliana Herrera, Laniya Herrera, Amiliya...

William "Bill" Evans Tyler

William "Bill" Evans Tyler

May 7, 2020

William Evans “Bill” Tyler, 86, of Eli Whitney passed away Thursday evening, May 7, 2020, at his residence. Bill was born in  Dillon, SC to Wally J. and Rosa Jane Evans Tyler, both deceased. He was the retired owner of Electro Installation, and he was a member of Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. Bill was also a member of the...

Barbara Maness Waddell

Barbara Maness Waddell

May 7, 2020

Barbara Maness Waddell, 67, 0f Burlington passed away Thursday, May 7, 2020 at her residence. She was born in Alamance County to Ralph Clinton and Jean Watkins Maness both deceased. She was a retired textile worker and a member of The People’s Church in Mebane.

Barbara is survived by her: husband, Jerry Wayne Waddell, Home. Daughters, Tiffany...

Joan Bullington Broadway

Joan Bullington Broadway

May 3, 2020

Joan Bullington Broadway, 83, of Burlington passed away May 3, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Joan was born in Guilford County to Grady Johnson and Lula Mozel Hancock Bullington both deceased.  She was retired from AT&T.

Joan is survived by her children: Christine Annette Beckwith, Burlington,  Penny Kay Cook, Bellemont. Kenneth Mark  Beckwith (Tongua), Burlington, Troy...

Mary "Polly" Pauline (Pritchett)  Duncan

Mary "Polly" Pauline (Pritchett) Duncan

May 2, 2020

Mary Pauline (Polly) Pritchett Duncan, 99, passed away on May 2, 2020, surrounded by her loving family. Polly was preceded in death by her husband, John Alvin Duncan, her mother and father, Mamie and Jeff Pritchett, and her brothers Bernice and J.D. (Ethel) Pritchett. Polly is survived by her daughter, Sandra Christopher, son, John (Emily) Duncan, grandchildren Amy (Paul)...

(Colonel Us Army, Ret.) James Lee Anson

(Colonel Us Army, Ret.) James Lee Anson

May 1, 2020

(Colonel US Army Ret.) James Lee Anson, 73, of Mebane died Friday, May 1, 2020.  A native of Warren, Ohio, Jim volunteered for military service in 1970.  He served in various capacities, including Army Special Forces and jumpmaster of his airborne unit, until his retirement in 2000.  Jim was a car enthusiast, who could often be found racing, showing...

James Ronald "Ronnie" Kendall

James Ronald "Ronnie" Kendall

May 1, 2020

James Ronald “Ronnie” Kendall, 77, of Burlington died Friday, May 1, 2020. He was a native of Alamance County, retired from the City of Burlington and a US Navy veteran. He was the son of the late James Adam & Vergi Rene Harris Kendall.

He is survived by his son, Terry Kendall of Burlington; daughter, Tammy Kendall...

Clifton Carl "Jigger" May Sr.

Clifton Carl "Jigger" May Sr.

Apr 28, 2020

Clifton Carl “Jigger” May was born in Burlington, NC on August 5, 1935, the son of Clifton Vastine “Jack” May (1911-1993) and Dorothy Lucille “Lucy” Coleman May (1914-2004).  He married his high school sweetheart, Margariette Farrell in 1952.  Loving son, husband, father, grandfather and friend, he lived most of his life in Efland, North Carolina in Orange County.  He...

Robert Shannon Horn

Robert Shannon Horn

Apr 24, 2020

Robert Shannon Horn, age 48, passed away unexpectedly on April 24, 2020 at his residence.  He was born in Alamance County and was a graduate of Graham High School, Class of ’89.

Shannon is survived by his wife, Michelle DelGado Horn and their three children, Jordan Alexis Horn and fiancé John, Zachary Ryan Horn and Robert Seth...

Eduardo Bauzon

Eduardo Bauzon

Apr 22, 2020

Eduardo Bauzon, 67, passed away on April 22, 2020 at Alamance Health Care.  A private service to celebrate his life will be held on Tuesday April 28, 2020.

Cynthia Christopher Rudd

Cynthia Christopher Rudd

Apr 22, 2020

Cynthia Christopher Rudd, 62, of Prospect Hill passed away Wednesday, April 22, 2020. Cynthia was born July 2, 1957 in Alamance County to Walter Yancey and Carol Terrell Christopher  both deceased. She was a seamstress and she was a pet groomer for 18 years.

She is survived by her husband; William David Rudd, Sr. Son and daughter...

Theresa Stanley Jordan

Theresa Stanley Jordan

Apr 20, 2020

Theresa Beatrice Stanley Jordan, “Nana Bea", 63 of Burlington gained her wings on April 20, 2020 after several years of failing health.

Bea was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She cherished her children and grandchildren. Bea was at her happiest when all her babies were together with her.

Despite her failing health...

Vickie Pierce Yarbrough

Vickie Pierce Yarbrough

Apr 17, 2020

Vickie Pierce Yarbrough of Mebane -

We are sorry to announce that Vickie passed away April 17th, 2020 unexpectedly of cancer. She only learned of her diagnosis two weeks before she passed. She is survived by: her husband, Barry Yarbrough; two sons, Joshua Teer and Stephen Yarbrough; one brother, Tommy Marley of Burlington; mother Ann S. Pierce...

H. Hugh Doss

H. Hugh Doss

Apr 17, 2020

H. Hugh Doss of Swepsonville, NC passed away at his home Friday, April 17, 2020 following a year of failing health.

Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Nancy, son Eric Doss of Greensboro and granddaughter Eve Doss also of Greensboro. Other survivors include brothers Jerry Doss (Sarah) of Haw River and John Doss (Nancy) of Chesterfield,...

Pamela "Pam" Holt Mcdonald

Pamela "Pam" Holt Mcdonald

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Pamela Holt “Pam” McDonald 64, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Graham, NC, passed away on Friday April 17, 2020 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Vivian Snotherly Holt. Pam had a love for the beach and especially spending time with...

Jeffery Mccarthy

Jeffery Mccarthy

Apr 16, 2020

Mr. Jeffery McCarthy 64, of Mebane, NC passed away on Thursday April 16, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane. He was a native of Rochester,  New York. The family is gathering today, 4/21.

Sammie Elaine (English)  Qualls

Sammie Elaine (English) Qualls

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Sammie Elaine Qualls, 75, of Burlington went home to be with her Lord and savior on April 15, 2020. She was born in Burlington, NC and resided in the area her entire life. Sammie worked for Alamance County for 30 plus years, eventually retiring from the Tax Department. Sammie was a longtime member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist...

Helen Mchone Dennis

Helen Mchone Dennis

Apr 14, 2020

Helen McHone Dennis, 78, of Mebane went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  She was a native of Wythe County, VA, she was a graduate of George Wythe High School, and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was employed in child care where she loved working with babies and young children. She loved...