Obituaries

Sep 20, 2019

BURLINGTON- Dr. Robert Norwood “Bob” Ellington passed away peacefully on September 20, 2019 at his home after a long and well fought battle against Parkinson’s Disease.

Born on June 28, 1932 to Dr. Amzi Jefferson Ellington and Ruth Norwood Ellington, Bob attended the Burlington City Schools and graduated valedictorian and student body president of the last senior...

Sep 16, 2019

Robert “Bob” Smith Gilmore, Sr., 92, passed away peacefully Monday, September 16, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Laurinburg, NC on January 20, 1927 to the late George Washington and Mae “Jack” Smith Gilmore. He grew up in Hillsborough and later moved to Burlington. He was proceeded in death by his brothers, Will and...

Sep 15, 2019

Stanley Koch Levengood, Jr., 70, passed away on Sunday, September 15, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family.  He was born on August 17, 1949 in Montgomery County, PA to the late Stanley Koch Levengood, Sr. and Mildred Becker Levengood, and was the husband of 14 years to Laura Webber Levengood who survives.

Stanley formerly worked...

Sep 15, 2019

Lee Harrison White, 31, NSS# 65425, of Evans, GA, and Chattanooga, TN, died September 15, 2019, when he was struck and killed in an automobile accident on I-40 in Alamance County, NC. He was a 2007 graduate of Lakeside High School in Evans where he was president of the senior class and a member of the school system’s wrestling...

Sep 13, 2019

Gibsonville-Beatrice Noah Craven, 95, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 13, 2019. She was born in Guilford County on March 5, 1924 to the late Ernest Carl and Alva Roetta Ingold Noah. She was the wife of many years to the late James Dewitt Craven.

Beatrice was a member of Brightwood Christian Church...

Sep 12, 2019

Andy Dale Brown, Sr., 78, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital resulting from injuries of a tractor accident.  He was born in Guilford County on March 18, 1941 to the late Andrew Alexander Brown and Mary Elizabeth Davis Brown and was the husband to Worda Atkinson Brown of 58 years who survives.

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Sep 10, 2019

Dimple Kathleen Ruppert Robbins, 92, passed away on Tuesday, September 10, 2019 in Morganton.  She was born in Watauga County to the late Toy and Mary Jane Townsend Ruppert and was married to the late Harden Monroe Robbins.  She was formerly employed by Burlington Industries.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 14,...

Sep 7, 2019

Burlington-Bernadine Josephine “Bernie” Blische Harrell, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 7, 2019. She was the wife of the late James William “Jim” Harrell who died in 2014. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland to the late Adolph and Mary Swenson Blische.

Bernie retired from May Memorial Library. She was a longtime...

Sep 6, 2019

Elon – Dorothy Elizabeth Whitesell Sykes, 69, passed away peacefully on September 6. 2019 surrounded by her family.  She was born on January 11, 1950 in Alamance County to the late Howard Anderson Whitesell and Pennie Andrews Whitesell. Dorothy Sykes was the wife to Willis “James” Sykes, Jr. of 46 years who survives.

Dorothy was an accounting...

Sep 6, 2019

Burlington – Christopher “C.J.” Jerimiah McGuire, 20, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital following a lengthy battle with cancer.  He was born in Orange County on August 6, 1999 to Kimberly Dawn Williams and Christopher William McGuire.

C.J. worked for New World Van Lines and was a volunteer fireman for the...

Sep 6, 2019

Burlington – Donna Sherry Baker, 74 went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 6, 2019 at her home following several months of failing health.  She was born in Lynn, MA on June 30, 1945 to the late Andrew and Mildred Sherry and was the wife of 39 years to David Wilke Baker of the home.

Sep 6, 2019

Berkley Levi Gammon, 63, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019 at ARMC after a short illness.  He was born July 2, 1956 in Alamance County to the late Robert Berkley Gammon and Virginia Cross Gammon who survives.  Levi was a true outdoorsman. He enjoyed all types of hunting and fishing.  He was a Tar Heel and Carolina Panther...

Sep 5, 2019

Mr. Raymond Bass, age 59, of Mebane, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at his residence after a sudden illness.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, September 14, 2019 at The Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints located at 150 Ashbury Blvd., Mebane.

You may sign the online register...

Sep 2, 2019

Burlington-Mary Kate “Kay” Harris Gaylean, 73 passed away on Monday, September 2, 2019 at ARMC. She was the wife of the late Larry Hobart Galyean and the daughter of the late Edgar David Harris, Sr. and Kathleen Willoughby Harris.

Mary Kate retired from GE in Mebane after over 30 years of service. She was later employed with...

Sep 2, 2019

Todd Evans was born April 16, 1964 in Wake County to Phillip Morris Evans and the late Joan Annette Evans. He is survived by The Love of His Life, Terry Duncan; sister, Lisa Evans Clapp (Brian); nieces, Erin Gerringer (Nick Parsons) and Emily Bolton (Tyler); beloved dog, Otis; Uncle, Bill Evans (Tish); Aunt, Hilda Bobson (Donald) and Numerous Cousins....

Sep 1, 2019

Janice Langley Frizzelle, 83, passed away Sunday, September 1, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Wilkes County to the late James Reuben Johnson and Elora St. John Langley and was married to the late Paul Frizzelle.  Mrs. Frizzelle retired from Lemco after 17 years and also owned and operated her own florist, J&J Flowers and...

Aug 31, 2019

“Buster” Burnham Joseph Pitman, 69, passed away Saturday, August 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by family.  He was born in Amesbury, Mass. to the late Leslie Everett Pitman and Violet Osborne Pitman and was married for 19 years to Linda Morene Pitman who survives.  He was a very active member of New Hope Baptist Church.  Buster served 23...