Obituaries

Sadie Greene Batten

Sep 2, 2018

Mrs. Sadie Greene Batten, 78, of Graham, NC, passed away on Sunday September 2, 2018 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Montgomery County, she was the daughter of the late David and Nancy Hogan Greene. She was known by her family to have been the best wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend. In her younger...

Dorothy Cecil

Aug 27, 2018

Dorothy May Horner Cecil, 78, of Reidsville died Monday, August 27 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was a native of Orange County, worked in the Hosiery Industry and was a CNA.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Jasper Frank & Bessie Hunley Horner; husband,  Joel Thomas Cecil; sons;  Wayne Thomas Cecil, Ronnie Joel Cecil; grandson, Michael Wayne...

Sandra Jane Dunnagan

Aug 27, 2018

Mrs. Sandra Jane Dunnagan, 54, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Monday August 27, 2018 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Roger Dale and Elizabeth “Janie” Dunnagan. She was a CNA for 15 years throughout Alamance County. She was a very active member of The Anchor Church...

Thomas Edward Lunsford, Sr.

Aug 23, 2018

Thomas Edward Lunsford Sr., 80, of Burlington went home to be with the Lord  Thursday, August 23, 2018 at his residence.

Thomas was born in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late Steven Malloy and Eunice Burton Lunsford both deceased. He was a retired truck driver and was a member of The Gathering – A Christian Community.

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Samuel Armstrong Wilson

Aug 21, 2018

Samuel Armstrong Wilson, Sr., 81, of Mebane died Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at his residence. He was a native of Alamance County, retired Dairy Farmer and a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Alexander “Dan” & Jessie Crutchfield Wilson; daughter, Deborah Wilson Holland; brothers, Leon Wilson, Joseph Wilson, Hiram Wilson;...

Clifford Sykes, Jr.

Aug 19, 2018

Clifford “Punkin” Rubin Sykes Jr., 70, of Efland, NC passed away on Sunday, August 19, 2018 at his home. Born on September 11, 1947, he was the son of the late Clifford Rubin Sykes Sr. and Martha Jane Sykes. He had been employed with Newberg Automotive, Couch Car Wash, and White’s Furniture. He was a member of Efland United...

Ralph Copple

Aug 18, 2018

MEBANE - Mr. Ralph Copple, 88, of Mebane went home to be with the Lord on Saturday August 18, 2018 at his residence He was the son of the late Charlie and Mittie Copple. He served in the US Army and was employed with JC Harris Lumber Company. He was a member of New Hope Baptist Church and a...

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

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.

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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....