Obituaries

Jun 2, 2025

Joyce “Ella” Parker, 66, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Monday, June 2, 2025. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Clayton and Joyce Robinson. Joyce was known for her kindness and generous spirit. She had a heart that made room for everyone; always ready to listen, always quick to help, and never one to judge....

May 31, 2025

Norma Jean Hicks Hendrix went Home May 31st, at the age of 88. She leaves behind a legacy of giving when she could, joke telling, hospitality and tales of the past.

Before her husband Ray went Home, they enjoyed many excursions with her brother Tommy and his wife, Janet, after her well-earned retirement from Western Electric /...

May 30, 2025

Nancy Scarlett, a cherished mother, sister, aunt, and friend, passed away peacefully on May 30, 2025, at the age of 79 after suffering from a long illness. Born on August 1, 1945, Nancy's life was marked by her unwavering kindness, her love for her family, and her dedication to her community.

Nancy's early years were spent in...

May 29, 2025

James “Richard” Tice, 82 resident of Graham, NC died on Thursday, May 29, 2025 at UNC hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born in Dothan, Alabama and lived there most of his life until 2021 when he and Jeanette then moved to North Carolina. He is preceded in death by Willie Mae (Luther) Jones and Namon Tice, son...

May 28, 2025

Ruby, also known as Maw Maw, passed away peacefully on May 28, 2025 at the age of 88.   She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. The daughter of Leonard and Elma Lilley, she was born on December 1, 1936 in Tarboro NC. She was a devoted wife to the love of her life, Thurman “Bob” Snyder (deceased),...

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...