All Obituaries

Mildred Millie Beal Stinson 83 went to heaven on Friday, May 3, 2024 at Mebane Ridge assisted-living. She was the daughter of the late Don and Cora Beal. Millie loved traveling and going on adventures with her late husband Ronnie when they were able.  She also loved spending time with her family, and visits with her granddog Biscuit. She also loved her Cornerstone Church family who never stopped reminding her that they loved her.  Survivors include her daughter, Diane Cook, Randy...

Robert Beam Wade, 89, of Mebane, passed away on Friday May 3, 2024 at UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus.  He was the son of the late Robert and Mary Wade.  During his working years he owned and operated Wade’s U-Haul and Service Center.  Those left to cherish his memory are his loving wife, Dorothy Wade; sons, Dale Wade (Mary), Roger Wade (Judy); grandchildren, Evan McCoy, Casey Atherton, Joseph Atherton; great grandchildren, Annabelle McCoy, Gabe Quiroz; brother, Randy...

Linda Jean Farrar Roach, 79, of Haw River, passed away on Thursday May 2, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  She was the daughter of the late John and Sally  Farrar.  Those left to cherish her memory are her husband, George Roach; daughter, Tina Southern (Thomas); grandchildren, Jordan Southern (Sarah), Kyle Southern, Alyssa Fordham (Connor); great grandchild, Titus Fordham; brothers, Ron Farrar (Marcia), Sam Farrar (Connie).  A graveside service will be held at 2pm on...

June Lindley Walker 86, of Graham, NC passed away on April 27, 2024 at the Hospice home in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert and Jenny May Johnson Lindley. June was an Artist and had done over 100 paintings for her family and friends and each family member has one of her works of art hanging in their homes with so much pride. She enjoyed making cards for every occasion and sending them to people whom she might light up their day. She loved her...

Mrs. Shirley Parker Watkins 87, of Burlington, NC passed away on April 26, 2024 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A Native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Carl V. “Dove” and Margie Day Parker and the wife of the late Renaldo Watkins. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church where she loved the Lord and her Church family. She knew the Bible in and out and could recite any scripture asked. She retired with 50 years of service from Alamance...

Irene Higginbotham Bradshaw was born on November 8, 1939, in Crummies Creek, WV and entered the arms of her Savior on April 26, 2024, in Mebane, NC.  She lived her life well and loved God and her family fiercely.  She is survived by her 4 children: Rebecca (Mike) from Newport News, VA, Stephen (Norma) from Telford, PA, Sarah (Terry) from Oshkosh, Wisconsin and Daniel (Margaret) from Hillsborough, NC.  In addition, Irene has 2 surviving brothers, Paul Higginbotham from Newton,...

Ashton Joseph Vieau, 20 of Mebane, left this world on April 25, 2024 as a result of a tragic motorcycle accident. He was born November 7, 2003 in El Paso, Texas, the son of Todd and Jennifer (Turner) Vieau.  After moving here from Summerville, South Carolina, he attended Eastern Alamance High School and graduated in 2022. He worked at Mellow Mushroom and enrolled at Alamance Community College where he was studying welding.  Welding was Ashton’s passion...

Click here to view the livestream service for Paula Smeltz Paula M Smeltz (Wertz) of Burlington, NC passed away in her sleep Tuesday April 23, 2024.  Paula was born April 8, 1958 in Jacksonville FL to Jack and Corrie Wertz. She graduated from J.P. McCasky High School in Lancaster PA where she grew up. Paula enjoyed hobbies such as sewing and gathering with friends. She also loved several dogs and cats throughout her life.  Paula is survived by her children Sabrina and...

Nancy Carolyn Bradley Womble, 74, of Mebane, passed away on April 23, 2024, at her home.  Nancy was born on December 28, 1949 to the late Thomas H. (Buck) Bradley and Louise W. Bradley.  She attended Eastern Alamance High School (Class of 1968) and graduated from Pfeiffer College in 1971 with a degree in Elementary Education.  After graduation, Nancy taught elementary school in Alamance County before becoming a homemaker.  She and her husband, Glenn, were married for 47...

Howard "Ike" Clifton Isley, 80, passed away on Monday, April 22, 2024 at ARMC.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Juanita Isley.  Howard was an avid outdoorsman and loved to hunt and fish. Those left to cherish his memory are his daughter, Sherri Moorman; granddaughters, Ashley, and Natalie Moorman; brothers, Roy Isley (Nanci) and Dean Isley; nephews, Michael, Brian, and Chris; nieces, Ginger and Jamie.  Other than his parents he was preceded in death by a...