Obituaries

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...

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Feb 25, 2025

Mr. Robert Vernon Kernodle 69, of Haw River, NC passed away on February 25, 2025, at his homeplace in Graham. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was born on March 1, 1955, to the late Ellis Vernon Kernodle and Gladys Coble Kernodle. Robert worked for 25 years with A.O. Smith until the closing of the company and never...

Feb 24, 2025

Mildred Erma Stielper, 83, passed away on February 24th 2025 at Alamance House of Burlington. Mildred was a very special lady who would do anything for anyone. She was the kind of person who was always there if you needed help with a problem, a kind word, or just a comforting hug. She was also a tough, hard working...

Feb 24, 2025

Mr. Danny Lee Reaves 75, of Haw River, NC passed away on February 24, 2025 at his residence. A native of Person Co. NC he was born on January 20, 1950 to the late Elvin Reaves Sr. and Frances Lunsford Reaves. Danny was a very unique individual and was a one of a kind man. He retired from Cone...

Feb 21, 2025

Wesley Lee Howell 94, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 21, 2025 at The Oakes of Alamance. Wesley was born in Meadows of Dan, Patrick Co., Virginia on February 19, 1931. He was the son of David Wesley and Lucy Bowman Howell both deceased. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Kathryn Wimbish...

Feb 21, 2025

Sherry Massey Wiggington, age 75, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on February 21, 2025. She passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family and loved ones. A beloved late wife, “Mama” of two, and “Maw Maw” to many, Sherry was known for her unwavering faith, her dedication to her family, and her unconditional love...

Feb 20, 2025

Carolyn Ann Utberg-Hood, age 85, passed away quietly near her home in Gibsonville, NC on February 20, 2025. She is survived by her husband of 43 years, Don Utberg-Hood, 7 children, 24 grandchildren and 24 great-grandchildren.

Carolyn was born and raised in Avalon, PA with three siblings who preceded her in death. She lived for a number...

Feb 19, 2025

Michael Robinson, a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on February 19, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on August 30, 1949, Michael's life was a testament to his enduring love for his family, his passion for trucks, and his unwavering kindness to those around him.

Michael is survived by his loving wife,...

Feb 16, 2025

Linda Jean Joyce Thomasson, 78, passed away on February 16, 2025.  She was the daughter of the late Paul Allen Joyce and Anna Mae Yeatts Joyce.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, Richard Thomasson; son, Rodney Allen Thomasson and his wife Michelle, of Orlando, Fl.; grandchildren, Mallory Whitlow, of Orlando, Fl., Megan Thomasson, of SC., Michael...

Feb 14, 2025

Mr. William John Thornton, 80, of Graham, passed away on Friday, February 14, 2025. He was born on February 07, 1945, in Macon County, Illinois to the late Leonard Thornton and Hilda Browner. William had a passion for golf that he shared with those closest to him, especially with his mother, with whom he fondly spent countless hours on...

Feb 13, 2025

Betty Sue Norris, 87, went home to heaven on February 13, 2025. A native of Alamance County, she was married to the love of her life, the late Donald Lee Norris. She was the daughter of the late Fannie Hinshaw Shook and the late Harry Shook Sr. Sue’s family was her greatest joy. Just ask anyone who had ever...

Feb 12, 2025

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Mrs. Sandra Bass Owens, age 80, departed this life and went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, February 12, 2025. She died peacefully while at her home. She will be missed by so many family and friends and remembered for her loving...

Feb 12, 2025

Max Leo LuQuire, of Biscoe, NC passed away on February 12, 2025 after a long illness.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Biscoe First Baptist Church, 225 E. Main St., Biscoe, NC with the Rev. Larry Wilson officiating.

The eldest son of Leo and Helen LuQuire was...

Feb 11, 2025

Charlie Anderson Wyatt, 90, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, February 11,2025 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Hospital.

A lifelong resident of Alamance County, he was born June 16, 1934 to Walter Lemuel Wyatt and Myra Anderson Wyatt.

He is also survived by his loving wife and constant companion of 65 years,  Donna Jeffreys Wyatt,...

Feb 11, 2025

In loving memory of John Charles “Dick” Vicks

John Charles Vicks, known to family and friends as “Dick Vicks”, passed away peacefully at his daughter’s house in Suffolk, Virginia, on February 11, 2025, at the age of 86. Born on May 28, 1938, he was the son of the late Edith Riggins Duffey and Huel Vicks.

Feb 10, 2025

Blanche passed peaceably early Monday February 10, 2025.  Born in Alamance County August 30,1931. She was the wife of the late James Lipscomb. She is survived by one sister, Mary Lee Smith, sons  Ricky Leonard , Donnie Leonard, Gary Byrd, and Mickey Byrd (Kathy) , grandchildren Nichole (Todd)Welch and Jason Leonard. Preceded in death by her parents Walter Ector...