Obituaries

Charles  Daniel Isley

Charles Daniel Isley

Aug 16, 2018

Charles Daniel Isley, 66, of Snow Camp, passed away Thursday, August 16, 2018 at his residence. He was born in Alamance County. He was a superviser with P. Lorillard Tobacco Company for 40 plus years. Charles was a member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church and he also served his country in the National Guard. Charles was a loving husband...

Harry Franklin Riley

Harry Franklin Riley

Aug 12, 2018

Harry F. Riley, 64, of Burlington, NC passed away August 12, 2018 at UNC Hospice Home in Pittsboro. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Willie D. and Ida Mae Riley of Graham. Survivors include son, Miguel Angel Webb (Andrea), and grandson, Isaac, of Beaver, WV; brothers - Mack Riley (Peggy) of Snow Camp,...

Joe  Allen Bailey  Jr.

Joe Allen Bailey Jr.

Aug 10, 2018

On Friday, August 10, 2018, J. Allen Bailey Jr., loving husband and father of three, went home to be with the Lord at the age of 71. Allen was born on June 28, 1947 in Oak Park, IL to J. Allen Bailey Sr. and Myrtle Holly Bailey. He served with Awana International for 31 years. He also served as...

Iris  Jones Bennett

Iris Jones Bennett

Aug 8, 2018

Mrs. Iris Jones Bennett, 89, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday August 8, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Burlington. A native of Raleigh County, WV, she was the daughter of the late George and Myrtle Woods Jones. Iris was retired from Rose’s Department Store and loved to spend time fishing with her husband and working in her...

William "Bill" Junior Woods

William "Bill" Junior Woods

Aug 7, 2018

Mr. William Junior “Bill” Woods, 85, of Burlington, passed away on Monday August 7, 2018 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Randolph County, WV, he was the son Jim and Mildred Woods. Bill was retired from Overnight Trucking with 27 years of service. He was a member of Pilgrim Chapel Baptist Church where he served as...

Patsy  Isley Allen

Patsy Isley Allen

Aug 7, 2018

Mrs. Patsy Isley Allen, 83, of Graham, NC, passed away on Tuesday August 7, 2018 at the Hospice Home of Alamance/Caswell. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Wade and Fannie Mae Isley. Patsy worked in textiles for over thirty years, retiring from Burlington Industries. After retirement, she enjoyed her time at...

Jerry  Martin Wilder

Jerry Martin Wilder

Aug 6, 2018

Mr. Jerry Martin Wilder, 67 of Efland, NC, passed away Monday August 6, 2018 at Duke Medical Center after a long battle with cancer. He was retired from Brenntag of Durham as a truck driver. He had a deep love for fishing and riding his motorcycle.

He was preceded in death by his parents Willis Martin "Bill"...

Barbara  W. Shanklin

Barbara W. Shanklin

Aug 5, 2018

Barbara Shanklin, 66, of Mebane passed away on Sunday August 5, 2018. She was the daughter of the late Chester and Addie Edmonds Wood. She worked as a registered nurse for ARMC in the ICU.

Survivors include her husband Tom Shanklin, son; Sammy Pearson (Laura), daughters; Franie Rodgers (Cory) and Michelle Shanklin and 10 grandchildren.

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Dorothy  Smith Scott

Dorothy Smith Scott

Aug 5, 2018

Dorothy Elizabeth “Dottie” Smith Scott, 91, died Sunday, August 5, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields. She was born on January 28, 1927 in Huntersville, NC to Charles Herbert Smith and Elizabeth Blythe Smith. Most of her childhood was spent in Sumter, SC where she graduated from high school before returning with her family to NC. She graduated...

James  Warren Shankle  Sr.

James Warren Shankle Sr.

Aug 4, 2018

James Warren Shankle Sr. passed away on August 4, 2018. Mr. Shankle graduated from Durham HS in 1954, where he lettered in football and track. Upon graduation he served in the US Navy during the Korean War. He then worked for Strawbridge Studios taking school portraits and sports photographs for over 35 years.

He is survived by...

Hilda  Piper Burns

Hilda Piper Burns

Aug 4, 2018

Hilda Carol Piper Burns, 84, of Burlington passed away Saturday, August 4, 2018 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. She was born in Alamance County and she was a retired hosiery employee. She is survived by her children, Linda Burns Coble and Cindy Burns Hopkins (Woody) both of Burlington. Sister, Judith Dix (Earl) of Graham. Three Grandchildren and four...

Barry Thomas Pattisall

Barry Thomas Pattisall

Aug 4, 2018

Mr. Barry Thomas Pattisall, 59 of Mebane, NC, passed away on August 4, 2018 in Kingsland, GA. A memorial service will be held  at 7:00 PM on Monday August 27, 2018 at the McClure Funeral Service Chapel in Mebane.

Joann  Yancey Hopkins

Joann Yancey Hopkins

Aug 3, 2018

JoAnn Yancey Hopkins, 81, of Burlington passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. JoAnn was born in Alamance County. She was a retired seamstress with Peaches and Cream and was a member of Lebanon United Methodist Church. She is survived by her children, Pam Clemmons (Buddy) of Burlington. Brenda Smith (Scott) of Gastonia. Rev....

Marvin  Wesley Cranford

Marvin Wesley Cranford

Aug 3, 2018

Marvin Wesley Cranford, 78, formerly of Mebane died Friday, August 3 at White Oak Manor in Burlington. He was a native of Durham County, retired owner and operator of Marvin’s Upholstery for many years and a faithful member of Faith Baptist Church where he served as an usher. He was preceded in death by his parents, Raymond M. Cranford...

Gary  Ronald Cooper  Sr.

Gary Ronald Cooper Sr.

Aug 3, 2018

Friday August 3rd at 5:58 AM Gary Ronald Cooper Sr. was called Home to be with The Lord.

He was preceded in by his death Father AG Cooper (Edith), Mother, Catherine Edwards Payne (JV), and Sister, Barbara Horner.

Survived by his Wife of 60 years, Mattie Cooper; Children, Yvonne Cooper, Rhonda Morgan, Dana Carden (Eric),...

The Reverend Elgie Howard Bowes  Sr.

The Reverend Elgie Howard Bowes Sr.

Aug 1, 2018

The Reverend Elgie Howard Bowes Sr. 74, went from the loving arms of his wife to the waiting arms of Jesus. He was preceded in death by his father, James Hurley Bowes Sr. and mother, Mary Bush Bowes; brother, Richard Thomas Bowes. He is survived by his wife Phyllis Williams Bowes; brother, James Hurley Bowes Jr. and loving wife...

Randal Fox

Randal Fox

Jul 27, 2018

Randal Thomas (Boo Boo) Fox passed gently from the loving hands of his adoring family into the arms of his heavenly savior on July 27, 2018. A Mebane native, Randy was born in Alamance County on July 28th, 1959, to Morris and Jean Fox. He graduated from Eastern High School in 1977 and continued his education at Bob Jones...

Tabatha  Mansfield Stephenson

Tabatha Mansfield Stephenson

Jul 26, 2018

Tabatha Stephenson, 46, of Hillsborough, NC, went home to Jesus on Thursday, July 26, 2018. A loving Wife, Mother, Nana and Friend. She found nothing more important than being with her family and sharing her love with those around her. She loved "BEYOND WORDS." Tabby was survived by her loving husband, John Wesley Stephenson. She was a loving mother...

Elizabeth "Ann" Jones Hubbard

Elizabeth "Ann" Jones Hubbard

Jul 23, 2018

Mrs. Elizabeth Jones “Ann” Hubbard, 67, of Graham, passed away at the Hospice Home of Alamance/Caswell on July 23, 2018. A native of Wythe County, VA, she was the daughter of the late John Henry and Agnes Manuel Jones. Ann enjoyed gardening, sewing, cooking for her family and friends. She had an unbelievable talent when it came to making...

Bruce Wayne Rascoe

Bruce Wayne Rascoe

Jul 23, 2018

Mr. Bruce Wayne Rascoe, of Burlington, NC, passed away at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a resident of White Oak Manor. He was preceded in death by his parents, William R. Rascoe and Patsy C. Rascoe; a brother, William R. Rascoe II, all of Graham. He is survived by his sisters, Leaha Carter and husband Jeffrey, of...