Obituaries

Feb 4, 2020

Gerry Steven Helms, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at VA Medical Center in Durham.  He was born in Alamance County to Samuel Joe and Elizabeth Lucille Ashby Helms and was married for 43 years to Becky Helms who survives.  Gerry worked for the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office and was a U.S....

Feb 4, 2020

Larry E. Greeson, 77, passed away on February 4, 2020. Born on August 30, 1942 to the late John Henry and Elizabeth Greeson, he was a native of Guilford County, the husband of Marie Greeson for 39 years. He is survived by a daughter, Anita Gannon (Kendall), sons, Dwayne Greeson and Adam Angel (Kristie), nine grandchildren; Matthew, Taylor, Courtney,...

Jan 31, 2020

James Robert Gillgam, met his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ, face to face on Friday, January 31, 2020, at the age of 57.

Jim was born in Hendersonville, NC, on December 3, 1962. At the age of 7, he moved with his parents and sister, Jean, to Alexandria, VA, where his father took a job with the...

Jan 30, 2020

Marie Byrley Vinson, 78, passed away Thursday, January 30, 2020 at Liberty Commons Center.  She was born February 10, 1941 in Guilford County to the late Charlie Eugene and Kate Jones Byrley.  Marie was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  She loved to drive and visit with friends and family.  She enjoyed shopping and bargain hunting.  She will...

Jan 30, 2020

Burlington – Kay Harmon Norusis,78, passed away on ­­­Thursday, January 30, 2020. She was born on February 3, 1941 in Gaston County to the late Grady Reece Harmon and the late Kathleen Alice NewonHarmon and was married to Philip Timothy Norusis for 48 years.

Kay is survived by her husband; sons, Brian Norusis (Misti) and Michael Norusis...

Jan 30, 2020

Vivian Neal Wynn, 81, transitioned to her heavenly home, Thursday, January 30, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  She was born January 31, 1938 in Chatham County to the late Claiborne Mack and Annie McKenzie Neal and was married to Jessie Bryant Wynn for 62 years.  She was a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church and was...

Jan 29, 2020

Joan Horner Jones, 74, passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Lynwood Nash and Lorene Virginia Whisenant Horner.

She was retired from Burlington Industries.

She is survived by two sons, Kenneth Lynn Jones and wife Ashley of...

Jan 29, 2020

BURLINGTON- Harry McDonald “Don” Francis, Jr. 86, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 29, 2020. He was a native of Mercer County West Virginia and the husband of 60 years to Margaret Thompson Thornton Francis who survives. He was the son of the late Harry McDonald Francis, Sr. and Dorothy Shrewsbury Francis.

Don...

Jan 28, 2020

Darleen M. Shaffer, age 93, went to her Lord on January 28, 2020 where she joined her dear husband, Glen.

Darleen was born on February 21, 1926 to John “Frank” and Helen Felker, the youngest of their four children. Her brothers, Bob and Harry predeceased her. She is survived by her loving sister, Mary Louise Felker Bandy,...

Jan 28, 2020

Lea Roy Dameron, 93, of Burlington, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday January, 28th 2020. Mr. Dameron was born September 9, 1926 in Caswell County, NC, to the late Walter and Lillian Fuqua Dameron. Retired from AT&T (Western Electric). He was a veteran of the United States Army, served during WWII serving in the European...

Jan 28, 2020

Burlington-Nellie Sykes Westbrook 96, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2020 at Alamance Health Care surrounded by her family. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of the late William Ed Westbrook, Jr.

Nellie retired from Burlington Industries after 20 years of service. She was a member of Kinnett...

Jan 26, 2020

Burlington – Melanie Beth Forbis, 53, peacefully went to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family.  A native of Alamance County, she was born July 22, 1966 to the late Bryant Eugene and Ruby Nell Massey Forbis.

Melanie attended The Gathering A Christian Community and believed in “praying...

Jan 26, 2020

Violet Combs Lockhart, 91, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 26, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in War, WV to the late John Franklin and Georgia Pruitt Combs and was the wife of 66 years to the late Paul Lockhart.

She was a longtime member of Harvest Hills Church...

Jan 26, 2020

Elna Mariah Scruggs, 86, of Burlington passed away at Alamance House on Thursday, December 24, 2020, following several years of declining health.

Born in Gretna, Virginia, she was the loving wife of the late Carroll V. Scruggs and the daughter of Raymond and Emma Mayhew, both deceased.  She was a graduate of Gretna High School where she...

Jan 26, 2020

Barbara Wells Wilson, 78, passed away on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 at Alamance Regional Hospital. Barbara was born on February 2, 1942 in Guilford County, NC to the late Elijah Lewis and Beannie Phelps Wells.

Barbara worked for many years at Northwestern Bank. She retired from the Register of Deeds office after 17 years of service. She...

Jan 26, 2020

BURLINGTON- Vickie Suzette Garland, 64, passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, December 17, 2020.  A Memorial Service may be held at a later date.

Vickie was born on April 30, 1956 in Alamance County. She was the daughter of the late George Washington Garland and Mozelle Somers Garland.  Vickie worked at Saf-Gard Safety Shoe Company...

Jan 25, 2020

Mr. Herman J. “Jim” Goldstein, age 91, passed away on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the Twin Lakes Orchard Facility in Burlington, NC after several months of failing health.

He was born on March 15, 1928 in Brooklyn, NY where his family dealt with issues related to the depression and World War II. When able, he joined the...