Obituaries

Mark Anthony Christopher

Mark Anthony Christopher

Mar 24, 2025

Mark Anthony Christopher, 40, of Sanford, North Carolina, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, due to injuries sustained during a car accident. Mark is survived by his beloved wife, Shelby Sadler-Christopher; their daughter, Maisyn; a daughter, Hadley; a foster son, Daylan; his brother, David Christopher; his father and mother-in-law, Randy and Robin Calcutt; and sisters-in-law, Amy Fields and Anna...

Louise Scully Sykes

Louise Scully Sykes

Mar 23, 2025

Louise Sykes, passed away peacefully on March 23, 2025, at the age of 96. Born on November 27, 1928, to George and Margaret, Louise's life was a testament to the power of kindness, dedication, and the joy found in simple pleasures.

She was a guiding light to her family, including her daughters, Emily Thompson, who preceded her...

Mickey Joe Mcdaniel

Mickey Joe Mcdaniel

Mar 22, 2025

Mickey Joe McDaniel, a lifelong resident of Mebane, NC died on March 22, 2025, at the age of 80, leaving behind a legacy of dedication and love.

Mickey graduated from Mebane High School before studying at High Point College where he graduated with a Bachelor of Arts degree.

He was a hard worker holding many...

Odell William Gambill

Odell William Gambill

Mar 19, 2025

Odell William Gambill, 88, od Elon passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025. He was a native of Surry County, retired from CGR Products and served with the US National Guard. He is the son of the late Vivan William and Mattie Louise Yarboro Gambill and was married to the late Shirley Gambill. He was also preceded in death...

Donna Marie (Younts)  Holt

Donna Marie (Younts) Holt

Mar 19, 2025

Donna Younts Holt, 73, passed away on March 19, 2025 after a courageous battle with prolonged illness. She handled her diagnoses of multiple autoimmune diseases and ultimately renal failure with great strength, drawn from her faith and her love of family.

Donna was the wife of 52 years of Joseph V. Holt, III. She was born in...

Francis Elizabeth Braxton

Francis Elizabeth Braxton

Mar 16, 2025

Francis Elizabeth Braxton, 99, of Delaware passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025. A graveside service to celebrate her life will be 11:00 Saturday at the Chatham Friends Church cemetery 4507 Greenhill Road, Snow Camp, NC 27349 by Pastor John Helton. There will be a reception for the family in the church fellowship hall following the service. Online condolences...

William “Dennis” Hines

William “Dennis” Hines

Mar 16, 2025

Mr. William “Dennis” Hines, 63, of Gibsonville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025.  He was the son of the late William Clayton and JoAnn Metters Hines. Dennis was a beloved member of his community, known for his warmth, generosity, and infectious spirit. For many years, he volunteered his time, dressing up as...

Jeffery Leroy Richardson

Jeffery Leroy Richardson

Mar 14, 2025

Mr. Jeffery Leroy Richardson 74, of Mebane, NC passed away on March 14, 2025, at his residence. A native of Newport News, VA, he was the son of the late John H. Richardson and Carmel Branson Richardson. Jeff retired from Fed-Ex as a Aircraft Mechanic with 20 years of service. He enjoyed nothing more than watching or going to...

Howard Ray Gregory

Howard Ray Gregory

Mar 13, 2025

Howard Ray Gregory, 89, of Graham passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. He was a native of Buffalo, SC, Retired engineer with AT&T, a member of the Buffalo Methodist Church in Buffalo, SC and a US Air Force veteran. He is the son of the late Grover and Thelma Stepp Gregory and was also preceded in death by...

Patricia Ann (James)  Crawford

Patricia Ann (James) Crawford

Mar 13, 2025

Patricia Ann Crawford, 89 of Mebane passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from the food service industry and a member of Florence Memorial Baptist Church. She is the daughter of the late Clarence Y. & Ruby Tew James and the wife of the late Billy James Crawford. She was also...

Robert "Poppy" Henry Morris Jr.

Robert "Poppy" Henry Morris Jr.

Mar 13, 2025

With heavy hearts, but with the hope of eternal life, we announce the death of Robert Henry Morris, Jr.  Born on March 5, 1961 born in Alamance County.  He was a man of honesty, a faithful friend, generous.  He was a loving husband to Deborah Huffman Morris and a father to two wonderful daughters Beverly Morris McKee, from Swannanoa...

Jessie Earl Parham Iii

Jessie Earl Parham Iii

Mar 9, 2025

Jessie "Jack" Earl Parham, III, age 75 of Graham, NC, passed away the morning of Sunday, March 9, 2025. He was born May 23, 1949 in Roxboro, NC.

Jack was preceded in death by his parents, Jack and Rachel Parham; his loving wife and best friend of 31 years, Carla Parham; and sister Ann Barton.

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Doris Way Ragle

Doris Way Ragle

Mar 7, 2025

Doris Faye Creech Way Ragle, aged 83, passed away peacefully on March 7, 2025, at the Hospice Home in Burlington. Born on November 7, 1941, to Jessie and Nellie Creech, Doris's life was a testament to her unwavering faith, her dedication to her loved ones, and her generous spirit.

Doris was a beacon of light and strength...

Benjamin Kenneth Clapp Jr.

Benjamin Kenneth Clapp Jr.

Mar 5, 2025

Benjamin Clapp Jr., 73, passed away peacefully on March 5, 2025 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  Those left to cherish his memory are his wife, Darlyne Clapp and two sons.  The family is honoring Benjamin’s wishes and no formal services will be held.  Memorials may be made to AuthoraCare Hospice 914 Chapel Hill Rd. Burlington, NC 27215, The...

Donald Ray Rees

Donald Ray Rees

Mar 5, 2025

Donald (Don) Ray Rees, 89, of Mebane, passed away peacefully at his home on March 5th. Born on August 2, 1935, in Muncie, Indiana, to the late Josephine and Raymond Rees, Don was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and friend. He is survived by his loving wife, Darlene Simmons Rees; his children Rick Rees and wife Janice Sniker, Cindy...

Wade "Randy" Tate

Wade "Randy" Tate

Mar 4, 2025

Wade "Randy" Tate, known as Randy to his friends and family, passed away on March 4, 2025, at the age of 65. Born on March 19, 1959, in Alamance County, Randy was a man whose warmth and generosity touched the lives of all who knew him.

Randy was preceded in death by his parents, Alton Wade and...

Robert Randall Lowe

Robert Randall Lowe

Mar 3, 2025

Mr. Robert Randall Lowe, 59, of Graham, passed away on Monday, March 03, 2025. A native of Alamance County, he was born on October 09, 1965 to the late Luther Elbert Lowe Jr. and Opal Vernette Usery Hanks. He was a man whose kindness and generosity knew no bounds. He possessed an unyielding love for his family and a...

Ruby Nunnery Sackett

Ruby Nunnery Sackett

Mar 1, 2025

Ruby Nunnery Sackett, 81, of Graham, Passed away on Saturday March 1, 2025. She was a native of Sumter, SC, a homemaker and a member of the First Baptist Church of Mebane. She is the wife of the late George Dustin Sackett and the daughter of the late George W. & Dollie McLeod Nunnery. She loved riding her side...

Taylor Rae Phelps

Taylor Rae Phelps

Feb 28, 2025

Taylor Rae Phelps

February 8, 1953 – February 28, 2025

Taylor Rae Phelps, 72, of Hillsborough, N.C., formerly from Portsmouth VA, passed away February 28, 2025 at home with her beloved brother Brian and his wife.

Taylor was born February 8, 1953, to the late Clinton T. and Gladys Rountree Phelps.  She was...

Harold Lee Garner

Harold Lee Garner

Feb 27, 2025

Harold Lee Garner, 73, of Ramseur passed away on Thursday, February 27 at the Hospice house of Randolph County. He was a native of Alamance County and retired from Burlington Industries and worked with Deep River Fabricators and a member of the East Coast Worship Center in Asheboro. He loved to watch wrestling and riding around finding yard sales,...