Obituaries

Kay Norusis

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...

Vivian Wynn

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...

Joan Jones

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...

Harry Francis, Jr.

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...

Darleen Shaffer

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,...

Lea Dameron

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...

Nellie Westbrook

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...

Melanie Forbis

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...

Violet Lockhart

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...

Elna Scruggs

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...

Barbara Wilson

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...

Vickie Garland

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...

Herman Goldstein

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...

Larry Scarborough

Jan 25, 2020

Larry Mitchell Scarborough, 72, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Durham.  He was born in Cabarrus County on November 8, 1947 to the late Walter Junior and Betty Geraldine Chastain Scarborough and was the husband of 42 years to Judy Lane Montgomery Scarborough of the home.

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Patsy Pennington Harwood

Jan 24, 2020

Patsy J. Pennington Harwood, 82, passed away on 24 January 2020 after a long battle with Parkinson’s disease. Born on March 14, 1937 to the late Nathan and Evie Pennington, she was a native of Alamance County and was married to the late William D. Harwood. She is survived by two sons, Greg (Linda) and Douglas (Renate), three grandchildren;...

Barbara Perkins

Jan 23, 2020

Barbara Browning Perkins, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at the Hospice Home.  She was a native of Alamance County, the wife of the late Floyd A. Perkins for 50 years and the daughter of the late John S. Browning and Mary Michael Browning.  She was a member of Bethlehem Christian Church...

Irene "Sis" Hall

Jan 23, 2020

Irene “Sis” Hensley Hall, 91, of 1430 Shallow Ford Church Rd., Elon, passed away January 23, 2020.

A joyful woman of God, Sis was devoted to her family and especially her beloved husband, James Alexander Hall, to whom she was married for 72 years.  An avid gardener, she enjoyed growing flowers and treasured each new one that...

Alan Jones

Jan 22, 2020

Gibsonville – Alan Wade “Spanky” Jones, 62, went home to be with his Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2020 surrounded by his family and friends. He was born in Alamance County on April 23, 1957 to the late James Henry Jones and Eunice Vestine Brown Jones and was the husband of 38 years to Sandy Hinton Jones of...