Obituaries

Heather Ann Utley

Heather Ann Utley

Feb 6, 2025

Heather Ann Utley, 50 of Mebane passed away Thursday, February 6, 2025 at her residence. She was born in Denver, Colorado . Heather was a Relations Banker with Truist Bank in Hillsborough, NC. Heather is survived by her daughter, Sarah Lucille Utley and a son Preston Lyle Utley.  Husband Scott Thomas Utley, II. Father, Richard Bradstreet Wellington. Niece, Morgan...

Cynthia Aldridge Andrews

Cynthia Aldridge Andrews

Feb 5, 2025

Cynthia Aldridge Andrews, 78, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 5, 2025, after a few years of declining health.  A native of Alamance County, North Carolina, she was the daughter of the late L.B. Aldridge Jr. and Katherine “Kat” Aldridge.  Cindy was also preceded in death by her brother, L.B. “Benny” Aldridge III and...

Nancy Keck Wilkinson

Nancy Keck Wilkinson

Feb 4, 2025

Nancy Jane Keck Wilkinson, 90, of Mebane, passed away at her home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025.

A native of Alamance County, Nancy was the wife of the late Robert Alton “Bob” Wilkinson Jr. and the daughter of Jack Burch Keck and Nannie Graham Keck, both of whom preceded her in death. She was also preceded in...

Hilda"Misty" Michelle (Puryear)  Stewart

Hilda"Misty" Michelle (Puryear) Stewart

Feb 1, 2025

Mrs. Hilda Michelle Puryear “Misty” Stewart 50, of Mebane, NC passed away on February 1, 2025. A native of Mecklenburg Co. VA,. Misty was a graduate of Bluestone High School Skipwith, Va., and Campbell University, Buies Creek, NC. Misty was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, sister and friend to all. Time with her family meant the most to her....

Crystal Dawn Crisp

Crystal Dawn Crisp

Jan 29, 2025

Crystal Dawn Crisp 45, of Burlington, NC passed away on January 29, 2025, at her residence. A native of Orange Co. NC, she is the daughter of Fay Ann Simmons Kirkpatrick and Jesse Junior Howard and wife Gladys who all survive. Crystal had a special love for her family and friends. She was a very family-oriented person, but nothing...

Kenneth Aubrey Simmons

Kenneth Aubrey Simmons

Jan 29, 2025

Kenneth Aubrey Simmons, a cherished husband, father, brother, and grandfather, passed away on January 29, 2025, at the age of 72. Born on June 17, 1952, Kenneth's life was characterized by his deep love for his family, his passion for muscle cars, and his dedication to his community in Caswell County.

Kenneth is survived by his loving...

Tracy Renee Albright

Tracy Renee Albright

Jan 28, 2025

Miss Tracy Renee Albright 54, of Graham passed away on January 28, 2025 at her residence. A service for Tracy will b held at a later date. McClure Funeral Service in Graham is assisting the family.

Lee Grant Crawford

Lee Grant Crawford

Jan 28, 2025

Lee Grant Crawford, 81 of Swepsonville went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025. He was a native of Alamance County and spent the majority of his working years in the textile industry, where he began as a service boy and worked his way up to department head.

He was a devoted husband,...

John Paul Black

John Paul Black

Jan 25, 2025

John Paul Black

July 3, 1943-January 25, 2025

John Paul Black, 81, of Graham, NC passed away on Jan 25, 2025.

He was born in Graham, NC in 1943 to Paul Ritchie Black and Thames Apple Black. John  grew up in Burlington, NC and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1961.  He...

Annie "Jeanette" Tatum

Annie "Jeanette" Tatum

Jan 20, 2025

Annie "Jeanette" Oakley Tatum, known as Jeanette to her friends and family, passed away peacefully on January 20, 2025, at the age of 82.  She was born on May 4, 1942, to the late Alonza and Lucille Oakley. Jeanette's life was marked by her vibrant spirit, her love for her family, and her passion for the beauty of nature....

Faye Dalehite Mclamb

Faye Dalehite Mclamb

Jan 17, 2025

Faye Dalehite McLamb, 93, of Mebane passed away on January 17, 2025 at Compass Health Care at Hawfields. She was a native of Orange County and a retired office manager from Exxon LP Gas company. She is the daughter of the late Robert Tyree & Mary Bishop Dalehite and was married to the late George McLamb. She was also...

Ruth May Brady

Ruth May Brady

Jan 17, 2025

Ruth May Brady, age 86, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2025, under hospice care at the residence of her son, Scott Brady. A native of Guildford County, N.C., Ruth grew up on Alamance Church Road and was the daughter of the late Guy Thomas May Sr. and...

Kristi Dunkley Wood

Kristi Dunkley Wood

Jan 16, 2025

Mrs. Kristi Dunkley Wood, 47, of Snow Camp went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025 at Duke University Hospital with her husband by her side.

A visitation for family and friends will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, January 21, 2025 at Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church, 4178 Mt. Hermon-Rock Creek...

Luella "Skeet" Watkins Burnette

Luella "Skeet" Watkins Burnette

Jan 16, 2025

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Ms. Luella "Skeet" Watkins Burnette, 95, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 16, 2025. A native of Alamance County, Luella was the daughter of the late William and Rena Miles Watkins. She spent her working years at North Graham Elementary,...

Katelyn Joy Andrews

Katelyn Joy Andrews

Jan 15, 2025

Katelyn Joy Andrews passed away peacefully on January 15, 2025, at the age of 25.  Born on November 13, 1999, to David and Andrea Andrews, Katelyn's life is a testament to God's love, healing and grace. Her smile could light up a room but she was a fighter from day one. She overcame incredible physical obstacles and illnesses which...

Carolyn Faye Hughes

Carolyn Faye Hughes

Jan 10, 2025

Mrs. Carolyn Faye Hughes departed this life on Friday, January 10th, 2025 peacefully in her own bed in her own home just as she wanted. Born November 12th, 1934 in Belton, SC to Myrtle and Furman Hannah, Faye, as she was known to her family and friends, made her permanent home in Graham, NC. She was a devoted wife,...

Jeffrey Wayne Young

Jeffrey Wayne Young

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. Jeffrey Wayne Young, 69, of Graham, NC passed away on January 10, 2025, at UNC Hospitals, Hillsborough. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Howard Wayne Young and Doris Beal Young. Jeff was an avid outdoorsman, always loving the opportunity to go hunting or fishing. He also enjoyed tinkering with cars and...

Jimmy Garland Lunsford

Jimmy Garland Lunsford

Jan 10, 2025

Jimmy Garland Lunsford, 80,passed away on Friday, January 10, 2025 at his home in Mebane. Born in Person County, he was the son of the late Edward Thomas Lunsford and Dorothy Mae Oakley Lunsford. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by one brother, Coy Lunsford. Mr. Lunsford was a member of  Lea Bethel Baptist Church....

Renate De Irureta-Goyena

Renate De Irureta-Goyena

Jan 9, 2025

Mrs. Renate de Irureta Goyena, 93 of Burlington NC died on January 9, 2025 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro.

A native of Wittenberg, Germany, she was the wife of the late Dr. Antonio de Irureta-Goyena y Reyes.

Survivors include a niece, Silke Hagen and nephew Niels Hagen of Germany.  She is also survived by...

Sandra Elise Adams

Sandra Elise Adams

Jan 8, 2025

Sandra Adams, passed away peacefully on January 8, 2025, at the age of 67. Born on January 28, 1957, to Sandy Coe and the late Lula "Lu" Russell, Sandra's life was a testament to the power of love, family, and the simple joys that make a life well-lived. She found her lifelong partner in Barry Adams, and together they...