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Carlene Loy Hodge
January 20, 1921 - March 14, 2010
Carlene Loy Hodge, 89, a resident of Coble Health Care, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was born in Alamance County to the late John Raymond and Lennie Hurley Loy and was married to the late Charlie McKenzie Hodge. She was a former employee with Burlington Industries and was a member of St. Mark's Church where she was also...
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Douglas Kendall Farlow
September 9, 1941 - March 10, 2010
Ken Farlow of 3002 Saint George Court, Burlington, slipped peacefully into the presence of his Savior Jesus Christ Wednesday morning, March 10, 2010, at 3:15 am at the UNC North Carolina Cancer Hospital in Chapel Hill following seven months of declining health He is survived by his wife, soulmate and best friend, Sara Yarbro Farlow of the home, and was the son of Mrs. Della Payne Farlow of...
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Michael Irving Herron
February 28, 1964 - March 9, 2010
Michael Irving Herron, age 46, of 320 Wilson St., died Tuesday, March 9, 2010 at Duke University Medical Center after a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Kenneth Lee Herron and Marsha McCullock Herron Payne, who survives, and was married for over 24 years to Lori Vestal Herron, who survives. He was employed for over five years with AKG of America, Inc...
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Thomas Jackson Edmonds
July 20, 1927 - March 8, 2010
Thomas Jackson "Jack" Edmonds, 82, of 2157 Herron Rd. passed away Monday, March 8, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was the husband of Hazel Michael Edmonds for sixty-one years. He was born July 20, 1927 in Surry County to the late Joseph Roscoe and Joanna Elizabeth Snow Edmonds. Jack served in the U.S. Army. He was employed by Big Jim's Appliance and then was the owner...
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Fred B. Chatham
December 9, 1924 - March 6, 2010
Burlington, NC Fred B. Chatham, age 85, of Grace Avenue went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 6, 2010 at ARMC. He was a native of Schoolfield, Virginia and the husband of the late Ruth Hill Chatham. Fred was employed for 22 years with Associated Transport and he most recently worked at Burger King. He was a US Marine Corps veteran of WW II serving in the Pacific...
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Edgar Lawrence Myers
October 2, 1922 - March 1, 2010
Burlington, NC Edgar L. Myers, age 87, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, March 1, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after months of failing health and a week of critical illness. Edgar was a native of Edgemont, Maryland and the husband of 66 years to Eva Stanfield Myers who survives. Edgar was born on October 2, 1922 and was the younger son of the late Helena Hartman...
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Delories Gerringer Sockwell
July 16, 1925 - March 1, 2010
Gibsonville Delories Gerringer Sockwell, 84, passed away peacefully Monday, March 1, 2010 at the Hospice Home. A native of Guilford County, she was born July 16, 1925 to the late Andy Boston Gerringer and Annie Wyrick Gerringer and was married to the late John William Sockwell. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, "Dee" enjoyed farming, cooking, gardening and spending...
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James Richard Wilson
February 24, 1930 - February 28, 2010
ELON- James Richard Wilson, age 80, died Sunday, February 28, 2010 at Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Alamance after several months of failing health. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Lewis and Flossie Johnson Wilson and was married for over 36 years to Rachel Ingold Wilson, who survives. He retired from Sears, Inc. after many years of service and was of...
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Oretha Hobgood Isley
December 6, 1927 - February 28, 2010
Oretha Hobgood Isley, 82, passed away Sunday, February 28, 2010 at the Hospice Home. Mrs. Isley was born December 6, 1927 in Oxford, NC to the late John and Madaline Connell Hobgood and was the wife of the late Charlie Wesley Isley. Oretha retired after 30 years of service from textiles and from her and her husband's business Isley Fuel Service. She was a member of Emmanuel Baptist Church...
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Joy Ammons Ciriano
April 4, 1964 - February 26, 2010
Joy Ammons Ciriano, 45, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2010. She died in her home surrounded by family and friends. She approached her five year battle with breast cancer the same way she approached life; with courage, passion and determination. She was born and raised in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of Joyce B. Ammons and the late J. Floyd Ammons. She was an attorney, educator, board...
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Debra Lee Hawk Dunbar
April 13, 1959 - February 25, 2010
Ontario, Canada – Debra Lee Hawk Dunbar, 50, of Ontario, Canada passed away on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at Duke University Medical Center. She was born in Alamance County to the late Jesse James Hawk and the late Gaynell Long Hawk and was married to Allan Dunbar, who survives. Debra was a true caregiver to all her family and friends. She is survived by her husband of the home,...
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Charlie Edward Hall
January 11, 1916 - February 22, 2010
Charlie Edward Hall, 94, of Burlington Ave passed away Monday, February 22, 2010 at his home after several years of failing health. Mr. Hall was born January 11, 1916 in Alamance County to the late Walter Thomas Hall and Flossie White Hall. He was married to the late Blonda Whitesell Hall who preceded him. Charlie retired from Copland Fabrics and as a carpenter that built houses, and a member...
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Tracy Putnam Barbee Lafferty
October 24, 1934 - February 21, 2010
Mrs. Tracy Putnam Barbee Lafferty, age 75, of 2104 S. Mebane St, passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Cecil and Myrtle Loy Putnam and wife of Harold Eugene Lafferty who survives. She was a member of Johnson Baptist Church in Browns Summit and retired as the cashier at K&W Cafeteria. ...
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Evelyn Sloan Scoggins
August 30, 1926 - February 21, 2010
Evelyn Sloan Scoggins, 83, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. She was the wife of the late John Clinton "Jake" Scoggins and was born August 30, 1926 in Greenville County, SC to the late Samp Babb and Anna Neeley Sloan. Evelyn was retired from Labcorp where she worked many years as a dispatcher. She was a faithful...
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Donna Durham Ashman
April 15, 1946 - February 21, 2010
Donna Durham Ashman, 63 passed away Sunday, February 21, 2010 at Brookstone Haven in Randleman. She was born April 15, 1946 in Alamance County to the late Elmo Frank and Mollie Odell Durham. Survivors include her daughter Cheryl Scheide of Inverness, FL, a son Richard Fields of Burlington, a granddaughter Kristin Slanker of Inverness, FL, sisters; Debby Carter of Graham and Elmaree Jones...
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Annie Stanley Andrews
November 23, 1919 - February 19, 2010
Mrs. Annie Stanley Andrews, age 90, formerly of Ruralview Rd., died Friday, February 19, 2010 at St. Gale's Manor after several months of failing health. Born in Rockingham County, she was the daughter of the late James and Dora Stanley and was married to the late John Richard Andrews, who died in 1994. She was a homemaker and a member of Johnson Baptist Church. Mrs. Andrews is...
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Ava Smith Langley
February 18, 1919 - February 19, 2010
Whitsett, NC Ava Smith Langley, 91, of Rock Creek Dairy Road died on Friday, February 19, 2010 at Britthaven of Guilford. She was a native of Chatham County and the wife of the late Troy Eugene Langley, Sr. Ava was a homemaker and attended Rock Creek Baptist Church during her younger years. She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother. She is...
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Hilton Lewis Smith
December 5, 1933 - February 18, 2010
Yanceyville, NC Hilton Lewis Smith, 76, died on Thursday, February 18, 2010. He was wounded in the Korean War while a soldier in the US Army and never fully recovered. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2010 at 3:00 p.m. at Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends following the service in the church. Lowe Funeral Home and...
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Mildred Simmons James
September 14, 1927 - February 17, 2010
Mildred "Millie" Simmons James 82, formerly of Green Meadow Dr. passed away Wednesday, February 17, 2010 at the Hospice Home. She was the wife of the late Hilton Lee James and was born September 14, 1927 in Surry County to the late Joseph Crystal and Maude Lee Simmons. Millie began her nursing career at the Polio Hospital in Greensboro and retired as the Director of Nurses from Wesley Long...
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Jack Wilburn Ursery
March 10, 1925 - February 16, 2010
Burlington, NC Jack Wilburn Ursery, age 84, passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Hospice Home. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 61years to Mary Ella Barbee Ursery who survives. Jack retired from Glen Raven Mills and attended New Hope Baptist Church. Jack served in the US Navy during WW II in the European Theatre. He was a loving and devoted husband,...
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Madeline Shannon Clark
September 14, 1921 - February 16, 2010
Burlington - Madeline Shannon Clark, 88, of Burlington, made her peaceful transition on Tuesday, February 16, 2010 at the Alamance Hospice Home after several years of battling Alzheimers/Dementia and two weeks of critical care. A native of Guilford County, Madeline was preceded in death by her husband, Walter Alexander Clark; her parents, Martin Hacket Shannon and Ida Howerton Shannon;...
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Alfred Mark Allred, Jr.
July 18, 1918 - February 14, 2010
Alfred M. Allred, Jr., 91, of Maple Ave. passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at the Hospice Home after several months of failing health. He has left us to be with his wife of 52 years in heaven who went to be with the Lord in 1998. He and his wife were long time members of Grove Park Baptist Church where in the last several years he especially enjoyed handing out programs and...
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James Thomas Faulkner
October 5, 1930 - February 14, 2010
James Thomas Faulkner, 79, of Burlington passed away on Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Alamance County to the late Walter James and Wilma Sumner Faulkner and was married to the late Hilda Jean Morgan Faulkner. Mr. Faulkner was a member of Staley Memorial Baptist Church. He retired from Burlington Industries and he loved buying and selling...
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Becky Lou Murray Ferrainolo
November 21, 1952 - February 12, 2010
Becky Lou Murray Ferrainolo, 57, of Green Level passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2010. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday in the Mausoleum Chapel at Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 1:45 prior to the service at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory.
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Scott Lee McPherson
September 27, 1952 - February 12, 2010
Mr. Scott Lee McPherson, 57, of 2067 North Highway 62, passed away Friday, February 12, 2010. Born in Indiana, Pennsylvania with a childhood spent in Colorado Springs, Colorado. Scott had a open heart and a free spirit that resided in a number of places including California and Idaho before he settled down in the "green" state of North Carolina. Scott was a compassionate, reliable friend to...
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Janet Kagarise Ramsey
September 11, 1937 - February 11, 2010
Janet Linnea Kagarise Ramsey, 72, passed away Thursday, February 11, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Janet was born September 11, 1937 in Emporium, Pa. to the late Lloyd Ellis and Beatrice Goff Kagarise. Survivors include her three sons, Charles David Ramsey of Middletown, Pa., Barry Ramsey of Graham, NC, and Steven Ramsey of Harrisburg, Pa; three grandchildren all of Harrisburg,...
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George Woodrow Pearson, Jr.
November 16, 1916 - February 8, 2010
Haw River – George Woodrow Pearson Jr., 93, died peacefully Monday, February 8, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Haw River on November 16, 1916 to the late George W. and Ila Thompson Pearson and was the husband of the late Opal Flynn Pearson. He was retired from Wray's Automotive with 30 years of service and was a four-years World War II veteran serving three...
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Robert James Wade
June 29, 1918 - February 8, 2010
Robert James "Pete" Wade, age 91, of 4362 Gilliam Church Rd., died Monday, February 8, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness. Born in Person County, he was the son of the late Flemming Rainey Wade and the late Susie Long Wade and was married for over 63 years to Mrs. Lora Lee Troxler Wade, who survives. Pete retired from Riverview Narrow Fabrics after several...
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Daniel Durwood Massey
December 5, 1930 - February 7, 2010
Burlington Daniel Durwood Massey, age 79, of 167 Boone Rd, passed away peacefully on February 7, 2010 at The Homeplace of Burlington. A native of Alamance County, he was born on December 5, 1930 to the late William Felix and Lilian Walker Massey. As a young man, Dan served his country in the National Guard for a brief time, then began working as a General Contractor. He was President...
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Jerrie Somers Davis
November 30, 1932 - February 6, 2010
Burlington, NC Geraldine "Jerrie" Somers Davis, age 77, passed away on Saturday, February 6, 2010 at her home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Guilford County and the wife of 56 years to Harold Love Davis who survives. Jerrie retired after 33 years from the Employment Security Commission as a placement supervisor. She graduated from Women's College of University of North...
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Kathryn White Moore
March 4, 1954 - February 5, 2010
Haw River – Kathryn "Kathy" White Moore, 55, of E. Main St. passed away Friday February 5, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was the wife of 35 years Robert "Bobby" H. Moore, Jr. and was born March 4, 1954 in Alamance County to George David and Betty Knight White. Kathy had worked at the Spaghetti Bowl for many years and recently had been employed at Classic Prints and...
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Edna Mae Underwood Miles
July 7, 1912 - February 5, 2010
Edna Mae Underwood Miles, 97, of 10838 NC Hwy 119 S went home to be with the Lord Friday February 5, 2010 at her home. She was the wife of the late William Bernard Miles and was born July 2, 1912 in Caswell County to the late James Lee and Hattie Ida Terrell Underwood. Edna was a homemaker and a member of Baynes Baptist Church where she had taught Sunday school and sang in the choir. She...
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Harlow Robert Gillgam
April 5, 1921 - February 2, 2010
Burlington, NC Harlo R. Gillgam "Red", age 88, of Garden Road went home to be with his Lord Jesus Christ on Saturday, January 30, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in Council Bluffs, Iowa and was the husband of the late Mary Camp Gillgam. Harlo was the oldest of five siblings, two of whom are still living. In 1941 his family moved to South Carolina and he...
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Helen Bumgarner Marlow
January 30, 1932 - February 1, 2010
Helen Bumgarner Marlow 78 of 7038 Kivett House Rd. passed away Monday, February 1, 2010 at the Hospice Home. She was the wife of Daniel Warner Marlow and was born January 30, 1932 in Wilkes County to the late Jeter and Nora Pierce Bumgarner. Survivors include her husband of the home, a daughter Alvalena (Rod) Manring of Gibsonville, son Paul (Sandy) Marlow of Wilmington, grandchildren;...
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Fred Odell Brown
January 9, 1933 - January 29, 2010
Fred Odell Brown, 77, of Graham died on Friday, January 29, 2010 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Guilford County and was the son of the late Floyd Franklin and Sudie Chrismon Brown. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his sister, Audrey "Pete" Matkins of Reidsville and several nieces and nephews. He was preceded in death by his parents, sister, Mary Lou...
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Roger Wayne Crouse
August 16, 1948 - January 29, 2010
Roger Wayne Crouse, 61, went home to be with the Lord on January 29, 2010 at the Hospice Home in Burlington after several years of failing health. Wayne was born August 16, 1948 in Alamance County to the late Roy Banks and Violet Walker Crouse. He was a retired employee of the North Carolina State School System and attended Faith Bible Chapel. Wayne was a US Navy veteran and served in the...
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Alma Foster Dixon
May 9, 1931 - January 27, 2010
Mrs. Alma Foster Dixon, age 78, of 2229 Wilkins St., died Wednesday, January 27, 2010 at Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Alamance after several years of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jay Foster and the late Eva Saunders Foster and was married for over 58 years to William Harold Dixon, Sr., who survives. Alma was a homemaker and a...
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Charles David Hyder
February 5, 1955 - January 23, 2010
Graham, NC Charles David Hyder, age 54, of Cates Circle passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2010 at his residence. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late Charles H. Hyder and Janet Ruth Morgan Hyder who survives. David attended the Burlington Assembly of God and was a student at Elon University for three years until health reasons prevented him from...
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Alner Isley Jones
August 25, 1916 - January 21, 2010
Alner Isley Jones, 93, passed away Thursday, January 21, 2010 at The Village at Brookwood following several years of failing health. She was the wife of the late Charles Lawrence Jones, Jr. and was born August 25, 1916 in Alamance County to the late Robert "R.P." and Nellie Tickle Isley. Survivors include her daughter Charlene Gray and her husband Joe and a son David Jones and his wife...
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Worth Odell Shaw, Jr.
March 6, 1946 - January 21, 2010
Mr. Worth Odell Shaw, Jr., age 63, of 200 Rainey St., died on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Hospice Home after several months of failing health. Born in Randolph County, he was the son of Worth Odell Shaw, Sr. and Mrs. Sarah Boswell Shaw, who both survive and was married for over 39 years to Mrs. Peggy June Beck Shaw, who survives. Odell was a veteran of the U. S Army, was employed...
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Marguerite Smith Tickle
March 12, 1923 - January 21, 2010
Altamahaw, NC Marguerite "Mee-Maw" Smith Tickle, age 86, of 3043 Minor Road went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 21, 2010 at the Hospice Home. She was the wife of the late Marvin James Tickle. Marguerite worked at the Waffle House for many years. She was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church where she taught Sunday School for many years. Marguerite was a loving...
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Loretta Groce Howell
June 14, 1943 - January 20, 2010
Burlington – Loretta Groce Howell, 66, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, January 20, 2010 at her home following several months of failing health. She was the wife of 50 years to Wayne Maynard Howell and was born June 14, 1943 in Yadkin County to the late Clyde E. and Juanita Frances Milsap Groce. Mrs. Howell was employed at Annedeen Hosiery and attended Today's Church of...
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Charles Burton Brown
June 16, 1927 - January 20, 2010
Charles Burton Brown, 82, of 4711 McConnell Rd., McLeansville, NC passed away on January 20, 2010 at Moses Cone Hospital. The funeral service will be held at 2 p.m. on Saturday, January 23 at Mt. Hope United Church of Christ, 2400 Mt. Hope Church Rd, Whitsett, NC 27377 with the Rev. Lloyd Spencer and Dr. William Smith officiating. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Brown was...
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Linda M. White
December 27, 1947 - January 19, 2010
Burlington, NC Linda M. White, age 62, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Hickory and the daughter of the late W. L. White and Alma Walsh White who survives. Linda retired from Citi Group and was a member of Glen Raven Baptist Church. She was a member of the choir and the Adult Sunday School Class at her...
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Joseph N. Moss
April 26, 1930 - January 19, 2010
Elon, NC Joseph "Joe" Moss, age 79, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 19, 2010 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Madison and was the husband of the late Audrey Spivey Moss. Joe was a licensed plumbing contractor and pipe fitter working for P & H Mechanical and PI both located in Greensboro. He attended Brightwood Christian Church and was a veteran of...
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R. Horace Swiggett, Jr.
September 8, 1932 - January 18, 2010
Mr. R. Horace Swiggett, Jr., age 77, died Monday, January 18, 2010 at the Hospice Home. Born on September 8, 1932 he was the son of the late Robert Horace Swiggett, Sr. and Dovie White Swiggett. He was married for 57 years to Margaret Jarrett Swiggett who survives. Mr. Swiggett was a graduate of Duke Law School, was a member of the North Carolina Bar Association, Alamance County Bar...
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Jo Ellen Moore Thomas
November 23, 1937 - January 17, 2010
Jo Ellen Moore Thomas formerly of Springdale Dr. passed away Sunday, January 17, 2010 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh following several years of failing health. She was the wife of the late Elvie Easton Thomas and was born November 23, 1937 in Alamance County, NC to the late Clarence Moore and the late Stella Zimmerman Moore Satterfield. She was a homemaker and a lifelong member of Bethlehem...
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Dorothy McClain Long
June 4, 1924 - January 17, 2010
Dorothy McClain Long, 85, formerly of Lee Drive went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 17, 2010. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Vernon Braxton Long and the daughter of Robert and Rosa McClain, both deceased. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and aunt. Prior to failing health, Vernon and Dot loved traveling to the mountains and beach. ...
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Virginia Walker Huffine
February 12, 1923 - January 16, 2010
Virginia Walker Huffine, 86, of Elon-Ossipee Rd., died on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at the Hospice Home after two years of failing health and a three week critical illness. She was a recent resident of Cedar Ridge Retirement Center and Blakey Hall. Mrs. Huffine was born in Rockingham County to the late Charles Hawkins and Maggie Gallimore Walker and was married to the late Dwight Milton...
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John Douglas Dimont
September 9, 1952 - January 16, 2010
John Douglas Dimont, 57, of Roma Rd. passed away on Saturday, January 16, 2010 at his residence after a year of failing health. He was born in Alamance County to the late John Sidney and Betty Marie Moore Dimont and was married to Donna B. Dimont who survives. He was of the Baptist faith. He is survived by his wife of the home, sons, Brian (Ruth) Dimont of Pittsburg, PA and Bobby Lee ...
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Elsie Mae Lashley Crenshaw
November 2, 1927 - January 16, 2010
Mrs. Elsie Mae Lashley Crenshaw, age 82, of 1667 Wheeler-Bridge Rd., went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 16, 2010. She passed away peacefully at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital after a short illness. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Alfred Tingel Lashley and the late Lula Terrell Lashley and was married for over 64 years to Roderick...
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Roger Dale Funderburk
October 19, 1945 - January 15, 2010
Roger Dale Funderburk, 64, of 1307 Lashley Park Dr. passed away Friday, January 15, 2010 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Mr. Funderburk was born October 19, 1945 in Guilford County to the late Mark Alfred and Edith Michaels Funderburk. He worked for Carolina Tank Lines, was a member of First Baptist Church of Gibsonville, and a U.S. Army veteran. Survivors include his wife Helen L....
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Doris Blanton Willetts
October 9, 1938 - January 15, 2010
Mrs. Mary Doris Blanton Willetts, age 71, of 6784 Keansburg Rd., went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 15, 2010 at 6:57 AM at Wesley Long Community Hospital after several months of failing health. Born in Horry county, SC, she was the daughter of the late D.M. Blanton and the late Dorothy Cox Blanton and was married for over 43 years to Mr. Allen Willetts, who survives. Doris...
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Willard David Rudd
September 20, 1930 - January 14, 2010
Willard David Rudd, 79, of 3146 Marshall Graves Rd., died on Thursday, January 14, 2010 at his home after brief illness. He was born in Alamance County to the late George David and Nettie Jane Simmons Rudd and was the widower of Billie Glasgow Rudd. He attended Bush Arbor Primitive Baptist Church and retired from Burlington Industries Transportation Division. He was a US Army veteran in...
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Rodney Lambert Smithey
February 20, 1953 - January 14, 2010
Rodney Lambert Smithey, 57, passed away Thursday, January 14, 2010 at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital. Rodney was born February 20, 1953 in Guilford County to the late Loftin Lambert Smithey and Virginia Busick Smithey who survives. Mr. Smithey worked for many years at Lorillard Tobacco Company and was a member of Apple's Chapel Christian Church. Survivors include his mother, Virginia Busick...
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Anne McGuire Harvey
November 30, 1934 - January 11, 2010
Anne McGuire Harvey, 75, of S. Main St. went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 11, 2010 at the Hospice Home after a brief illness. She was born in Caswell County to the late Walter William and Carrie Neighbors McGuire and was married for 57 years to Jacob "Jake" Long Harvey, Sr. who survives. She was a homemaker and attended Christian Bible Fellowship. She is survived by her...
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Patsy Sutton Garner
November 12, 1938 - January 10, 2010
Patsy Ann Sutton Garner, 71, of 812 Rainey St. went home to be with Lord Sunday, January 10, 2010 at her residence. Patsy was born November 12, 1938 in Alamance County to the late Lewis Marion and Myrtle Williams Sutton. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. She was also of the Baptist faith. Survivors include her husband, Elbert Donald Garner of the home; a...
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Marian Hughes Pittman
March 2, 1923 - January 9, 2010
Burlington, NC Marian Hughes Pittman, age 86 died on Saturday, January 9, 2010 at the Homeplace of Burlington. She was a native of Guilford County and the wife of the late Paul Westmoreland Pittman, Jr. Marian retired after 43 years with the Alamance County Register of Deeds serving the last 12 years as the Registrar. She was a longtime member of Front Street United Methodist Church....
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Doris Rudd Dabbs
June 6, 1929 - January 7, 2010
Doris Rudd Dabbs, 80 of 1835 NC 49 N, passed away Thursday January 7, 2010 at the Hospice Home following two years of failing health. She was married for 62 years to Leo Scott Dabbs, Sr, and was born June 6, 1929 in Alamance County, NC to the late Oliver and Bessie Simmons Rudd. Doris retired from Publix Grocery Stores in 1980 while living in Florida and then after moving back to North...
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Frederick Carlton Schuler, Jr.
March 22, 1927 - January 7, 2010
Frederick Carlton Schuler, Jr., 82, of 104 S. Eleventh St., passed away Thursday, January 7, 2010 at his home. He was the husband of Rita Pauline Jansing Schuler and was born March 22, 1927 in Bronxville, NY to the late Frederick Carlton Schuler, Sr. and the late Edith Streeter Schuler. Mr. Schuler served in the Merchant Marines during WW II. Survivors include his wife of the home, children...
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Jerry E. Baumgarner
May 25, 1935 - January 6, 2010
Burlington, NC Jerry E. "Mr. B." Baumgarner, age 74, of West Davis Street, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 6, 2010, at his home. He was a native of Guilford County and the husband of the late Glenda "Mrs. B." Squires Baumgarner. Jerry was a floral designer at Ausley's Florist for many years and recently was employed at Big Lots in Burlington. He was a...
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Wilfred Bill Echevarria
October 18, 1941 - January 5, 2010
Wilfred "Bill" Echevarria, 68, of 6512 Brookstone Dr. passed away Tuesday, January 5, 2010. Mr. Echevarria was born October 18, 1941 in Brooklyn, New York to Vincent and Mary Jorge Echevarria. Bill retired as a civil engineer from the state of New Jersey's DOT. He was a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church, and was a 4th Degree Knight of Columbus, and he was a retired U.S. Army Reserve...
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Herman Hughes Overby, Sr.
January 10, 1923 - January 4, 2010
Herman H. Overby, Sr, died on January 4, 2010, after a 3 year battle with cancer. Born on January 10, 1923 in Cedar Grove, NC. Herman lived his life in central North Carolina, most of which was in the Burlington area. Herman was known as a "neighbor's neighbor". Everyone that knew him loved him and he was eager to assist where needed. Herman was employed with Burlington Industries,...
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Delores Broadwell Kincaid
September 24, 1938 - December 30, 2009
Elon, NC Delores Broadwell Kincaid, age 71, of 3619 Osceola Road went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 30, 2009 at Wake Forest University Baptist Medical Center. She was a native of Guilford County and the wife of the late Dr. Roy Carl Kincaid. Delores was a secretary for over 10 years at the First Baptist Church in Graham. She was a member of Grove Park Baptist...
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Herbert Eugene Puckett
February 7, 1930 - December 29, 2009
Herbert Eugene Puckett, 79, of Burlington passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2009 at the Hospice Home. "Gene" as he was called by friends and family began his life in Elbert, WV on February 7, 1930. Born a coal miner's son, he was instilled with an extraordinary work ethic. He began his very long working career in a factory in Elizabethton, TN, then he worked at a movie theater, then as a...
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Charles Edward Riggins
February 9, 1934 - December 28, 2009
Mr. Charles Edward Riggins, affectionately known as "Bub" and "Charlie", age 75, of 401 Brightwood Church Rd., passed away peacefully Monday, December 28, 2009 at his home after a brief illness. A native of Guilford County, he was the son of the late Wilson Edward Riggins and the late Maryland Younger Riggins and was married for over 56 years to his high school sweetheart, Mrs. Kay Young...
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James Curtis Fletcher
August 21, 1916 - December 28, 2009
Mr. James Curtis Fletcher, age 93, of 343 Baldwin Rd., Apt D-1, #6 of Oak Creek Retirement Community, died Monday, December 28, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several weeks of failing health. Born in Marlboro County, SC, he was the son of the late Thomas J. Fletcher and the late Mary Thompson Fletcher and was married for over 68 years to Lucille Clayton Fletcher, who...
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Herbert Dale Riggleman
July 2, 1959 - December 26, 2009
Herbert Dale Riggleman, age 50, of 424 NC Hwy 87 N., died Saturday, December 26, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a sudden illness. Born in Olney, MD, he was the son of the late Harvey Daniel Riggleman, Sr. and Mary Lou Hinkle Riggleman, who survives. Mr. Riggleman is survived by his mother of the home; a daughter, Christi Lynn Keel-Neese of Graham; two grandchildren,...
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Mary Elizabeth Durham Michael
October 25, 1925 - December 24, 2009
Gibsonville, NC Mary Elizabeth "Lib" Durham Michael, age 84, of the Whitestone Masonic and Eastern Star Home went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009 surrounded by her family. She was a native of Caswell County and the wife of the late Fred Rankin Michael, Sr. Lib worked for many years at Glen Raven Mills and later retired from the Altamahaw Baptist Church Daycare...
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Cecil Lem Albright
August 10, 1917 - December 24, 2009
Burlington, NC Cecil Lem Albright, Jr., age 92, passed away December 23rd in Tuscaloosa, Alabama. He was preceded in death by his wife Frances King Albright, parents Achsah Albright and Cecil Albright, Sr., and brother Joe Albright. Survivors include his son Tom, and grandchildren Michael and Jenny; brothers Ike Albright and Ben Albright, and sisters Altavista Pruitt and Frances...
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Marvin Brooks Mckinney
March 11, 1925 - December 24, 2009
Burlington, NC Marvin Brooks McKinney, age 84, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, December 24, 2009. A native of Alamance County, he was born on March 11, 1925 to the late Pierson Brooks and Iona Frances Kimbro McKinney. He was the husband of 59 years to Janie Hall McKinney who survives. Marvin was employed as an auto mechanic for over thirty years with Sox Esso Station, and...
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Janice Thompson Carroll
July 19, 1932 - December 21, 2009
Graham, NC Janice Thompson Carroll, age 77, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Albert Lee and Amelia Sweet Thompson. Janice retired from Alphabet Inc. and later worked for BBQ and Ribs in Graham where she had recently retired. She was a member of First Baptist Church...
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Alma Faucette Brown
May 11, 1925 - December 21, 2009
Alma Faucette Brown, 84 formerly of Oakley St. passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 the Hospice Home. She was the wife of the late Marvin R. Brown and was born May 11, 1925 in Alamance County to the late James and Mary Boone Faucette. She retired from West Point Stevens and was a member of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church and attended Harvest Baptist Church. She was a wonderful cook and...
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Mary Hartness Kandounas
June 21, 1918 - December 21, 2009
Mrs. Mary Hartness Kandounas, age 91, of 3306 S. Mebane St., passed away Monday, December 21, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Forsyth County, she was the wife of the late George Kandounas and daughter of the late Harry and Martha Spoolman Hartness. She was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church. For a number of years, she and her husband George operated the...
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Myrtle W. Fowler
August 8, 1921 - December 20, 2009
Mrs. Myrtle Willis Fowler, age 88, of 118 Alamance Rd., a former resident of Tabor City, passed away Sunday, December 20, 2009 at Hospice Home. A native of Morehead City, she was the wife of Ralph M Fowler and daughter of the late Alvin Swindell and Sabra Wallace Willis. She was a member of the Tabor City Presbyterian Church and the Eastern Star. Survivors include her husband of 68...
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Azelle Wicker Marshall
October 11, 1916 - December 16, 2009
Mrs. Azelle Wicker Marshall, age 93, formerly of Brooks Bridge Rd. in Gibsonville, died Wednesday, December 16, 2009 at White Oak Manor after several months of failing health. Born in Chatham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Charlie H. Wicker and the late Rosie Wicker and was married to the late Aldro Anderson Marshall, who died in 1982. She was a homemaker and a member of...
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Elsie Shambley Turner
July 3, 1919 - December 14, 2009
Greensboro – Elsie Shambley Turner, 90, of Greensboro, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, December 14, 2009 at the Carriage House following a year long illness. Mrs. Turner, formerly of Burlington, had been a resident at The Carriage House Assisted Living in Greensboro for over 6 years. She was born on July 3, 1919 to the late Alfred and Minnie Pearl Shambley. She was preceded in...
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Fred Daneard Cox
August 6, 1939 - December 10, 2009
Gibsonville – Fred Daneard Cox, 70, of Eva Drive went home to be with the Lord December 10, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born on August 6, 1939 in Galax, VA to the late Newton Fred and Rosia Imogene Vaughan Cox. He was the loving husband of twelve years to Karen Cook Cox who survives. Fred faithfully attended Glen Raven Baptist Church. He retired from Burlington...
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Larry Gene Barber
November 17, 1940 - December 9, 2009
Graham, NC Larry G. "Cotton" Barber, age 69, of Burton Street went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 9, 2009 at Moses Cone Hospital. He was a native of Guilford County and the husband of Yvonne Terrell Barber who survives. Larry worked in every aspect of the trucking Industry since he was 17 years old becoming a Terminal Manager for Georgia Highway Express. He...
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Donald Edward Weaks
January 15, 1935 - December 9, 2009
Donald Edward Weaks, 74, of Dew Sharpe Rd. passed away Thursday December 9, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a year of failing health. He was married for fifty-four years to Erma Dell Friddle Weaks and was born January 15, 1935 in Rowan County to the late Chester A. Weaks, Sr. and the late Marjorie Ragsdale Weaks. Donald served in the US Army and retired from Ball Metals. ...
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Warren Lee Baker
November 5, 1932 - December 7, 2009
Elon, NC Warren Lee Baker, age 77, passed away on Monday, December 7, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Caswell County and the husband of 60 years to Nancy Whitaker Baker who survives. Lee retired after over 30 years with the Department of Defense. He was a member of Shallow Ford Christian Church and a former member of the Elon Exchange club. Lee was a...
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Edward H.D. Carson
February 11, 1932 - December 5, 2009
Mr. Edward H.D. "Dick" Carson, age 77, of 3120 William Penn Ct. in Twin Lakes, died Saturday, December 5, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born in Pittsburgh, PA, he lived in Texas, Florida, Alabama, and Georgia before finally settling in North Carolina. He was the son of the late Dr. Thomas H. Carson and the late Edith Dickie Carson and was married for 39 years to Jacqueline...
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John Milton Reichard
April 18, 1920 - December 5, 2009
John "Jack" M. Reichard, 89, of Burlington, NC, died December 5 at the Wade Coble Healthcare Unit of Twin Lakes. Jack was born April 18, 1920 in Pittsburgh, PA. He served in World War II as a flying officer, with the rank of captain, in the U.S. Air Corps. After the war, he obtained a BA from Susquehanna University and did masters work at New York University. He spent most of his...
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L.E. Junior Saunders, Jr.
November 15, 1931 - December 2, 2009
Burlington, NC Leonard "Junior" Eugene Saunders, Jr., age 78, of Mine Creek Road went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 2, 2009 at his home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Alamance County and is survived by his wife of 55 years, Barbara Lee Shoe Saunders. Junior retired from Burlington Industries Transportation Division as a truck driver after 28...
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Raymond Harold Kask
June 4, 1923 - December 2, 2009
Burlington, NC – The Rev. Dr. Raymond H. Kask, 86, of Twin Lakes died on Tuesday, December 1, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born in Buffalo, NY to the late Lars B. and Gerda F. Kask and was married to Marie G. Kask who survives. Ray earned his B.A. at Upsala College where he later was awarded his D. D. He also served on the Board at Upsala College in East Orange, NJ...
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Helen Barham Thomas
May 23, 1915 - November 30, 2009
Mrs. Helen Pharis Barham Thomas, 94, a resident of Heritage Place, passed away, on Monday, November 30, 2009 at Heritage Suites in Fayetteville. She was born on May 23, 1915 in Leakesville, North Carolina to the late William Pharis and Nannie Meeks Pharis. She was a longtime resident of Burlington and a former member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon, formerly West Burlington United...
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Berta Frances Stainback
July 28, 1915 - November 29, 2009
Burlington, NC Berta Frances Smith Stainback, age 94, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was a native of Caswell County and the wife of 63 years to Herbert M. Stainback who survives. Berta was employed with J. Spencer Love for several years. She was a member of The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints...
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Jo Mabry Dickerson
March 16, 1955 - November 29, 2009
Jo Mabry Dickerson, 54, went home to be with Jesus on Sunday, November 29, 2009 after a courageous battle with cancer. She was a native of Alamance County and was employed by Glen Raven Mills for over twenty-five years. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother and sister who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. Survivors include her daughter Jessica Alcon and her husband...
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Auman Wesley Jobe
July 5, 1926 - November 29, 2009
Burlington, NC Auman Wesley Jobe, age 83, passed away on Sunday, November 29, 2009 at the Hospice Home. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late John Wesley and Frances Elizabeth Hawkins Jobe. Auman retired from the US Air Force after 22 years of service to his country, serving in Europe during WW II and in the Korean Conflict. Auman was the co-owner and operator of...
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Linda Lee Ramey Burton
April 27, 1945 - November 27, 2009
Linda Ramey Burton, 64, passed away Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Hospice Home. She was born April 27, 1945 in Pittsylvania County, VA to the late John Beverly Ramey, Jr. and Lois Ferguson Ramey who survives. Linda retired from the City of Charlotte Department of Special Transportation Services. When able Linda attended Grove Park Baptist Church. Survivors include her mother of...
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Harvey Lee Cook
October 20, 1935 - November 23, 2009
High Point, NC Harvey Lee Cook, age 74, of Chester Woods Court went home to be with the Lord on Monday, November 23, 2009 at High Point Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Guilford County and the husband of 55 years to Marcell Randleman Cook who survives. Harvey retired from Burlington Industries, Williamsburg Plant after many years. He was a member of the Gibsonville...
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Pedro Cortez
November 11, 1925 - November 23, 2009
Burlington Pedro Cortez, 84, of Burlington died Monday, November 23, 2009 at the Hospice Home. The funeral will be 4:00 pm Friday, November 27, 2009 at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel. The family will receive friends 2-3:45 pm prior to the service.
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Charles Leonard Battley
February 27, 1955 - November 18, 2009
Charles Leonard Battley, 54 of Williamson St., died on Wednesday, November 18, 2009 at his residence. He was born in Richmond County to the late George Leonard, Jr. and Jeanette P. Battley and was married to Lois Matthews Battley who survives. Charles loved cooking, enjoyed wood-working and attended Calvary Baptist Church. He is survived by his wife of the home, sister, Gayle (Dan) Kersh...
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Jimmy Fred Combs
January 30, 1957 - November 17, 2009
Jimmy Fred Combs, 52, of 2065 Royce Dr. passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at the UNC Chapel Hill Hospital from complications from leukemia. Jimmy was born in Alamance County to the late Fred Gilmer and Iretta "Ret" Stanley Combs. He was a graduate of Walter Williams High School and a graduate from Elon University. Jimmy worked for over 30 years at the Burlington Recreation and Parks...
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Henry George Summers
August 22, 1930 - November 17, 2009
Mr. Henry George Summers, age 79, of 1842 Little John Lane West, died Tuesday, November 17, 2009 at Hospice at the Meadowlands after several months of failing health. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Joseph William Summers, Sr. and the late Elizabeth Murray Summers and was married to the late Evelina Lindsay Cobb Summers, who died in 1980 and later was married to...
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Shirley Carr Smith
November 15, 2009 - November 15, 2009
Burlington, NC Shirley Ann Carr Smith, age 75, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 14, 2009 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Wayne County and the wife of the late Gary Lester Smith. Shirley was a member of Grove Park Baptist Church and the Bykota Sunday School Class. She was also a member of the Baptist Women on Mission. Shirley was a lady of great faith...
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Delmar Bobby Kanupps
May 17, 1932 - November 13, 2009
Delmar Bobby Kanupps, 77, of 731 Windsor St. passed away Friday November 13, 2009 at the Hospice Home following three months of declining health. He was the husband of the late Nettie Truitt Kanupps and was born May 17, 1932 in Alamance County to the late Lee Alexander and Grace Williams Kanupps. Delmar was a wonderful husband, father, grandfather and great grandfather who will be missed by...
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Patsy Riley O'Daniel
July 8, 1940 - November 12, 2009
Graham, NC Patsy Riley O'Daniel, age 69, of Sean Drive went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, November 12, 2009 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of the late William Edward "Jack" O'Daniel, Jr. Patsy was employed with Wendy's in Graham and attended Nall Memorial Baptist Church. She is survived by her daughter, Windy O'Daniel of Burlington; her...
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Wanda Hicks Stratford
January 11, 1926 - November 11, 2009
Burlington, NC Wanda Mae Hicks Payne Stratford, 83, of Westbrook Drive, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, November 11, 2009 from the Brookshire Nursing Center in Hillsborough. Wanda was born in Forsyth County; the ninth of fourteen children born to Silas A. and Lillie G. Hicks. She graduated from Sedge Garden High School. She retired from Western Electric, where she worked as...
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Coy Bedford Grinstead
October 17, 1930 - November 9, 2009
Coy Bedford "Dick" Grinstead, 79, of 1144 Hanford Rd. went home to be with his Lord and Saviour Monday, November 9, 2009 at The V. A. Hospital in Durham following several months of failing health. He was the husband of Rose Marie Dunn Grinstead and was born October 17, 1930 in Person County to the late Charles Clifton and Tensey Dixon Grinstead. Dick served in the US Navy. He retired from...
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