Obituaries

Jan 19, 2020

Henry Ronald Crabtree, age 75, passed away on Sunday, January 19, 2020 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.

Henry was born in Durham Co. to the late Henry A. and Rozelle Warren Crabtree and was the husband of over 27 years to Judith Ammons Crabtree who survives.  He retired as a truck driver from Consolidated Freight after...

Jan 19, 2020

Anna Taylor Ashe, 96, passed away Sunday, January 19, 2020 at Liberty Commons.  She was born January 25, 1923 in Mecklenburg County to the late John Hugh and Daisy Klutz Taylor and was married to the late James Henderson and James Harold Ashe.

She is survived by her children, Dolores Apple and James “Jimmy” Henderson and a...

Jan 18, 2020

Susan Simpson Ratliff was born April 7, 1964 and passed away peacefully Saturday, January 18, 2020 at the Hospice Home after a lengthy illness with her family by her side.  A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Haywood G. Simpson, Jr. (Nancy) and Elizabeth W. Shook (deceased (Charles).

She graduated from WHS in 1982...

Jan 18, 2020

Little River – Virgil Miles Fear, 76, passed away at his home on Saturday, January 18, 2020.  He was born in Alamance County on August 9, 1943 to the late Oscar and Daisy Fear and was the husband of Dinah Marie Fear of the home.

Virgil was a US Army Veteran who proudly served during the Vietnam...

Jan 18, 2020

Barbara ‘Bobbie’ Sawyer Lane, widow of A.L. Lane, left this earthly life Saturday, January 18, 2020.  She was a daughter of the late Mason and Ruby Cartwright Sawyer.      She is celebrated in loving memory by son, Barry Lane (Peggy), daughter Debra (Debbie) Libby, son Mark Lane; granddaughters Tracy Ayscue Jones, Jessica Terpstra, Lisa Lane Rabe, Kaela Lester Blackburn, Sarah Joanna Lane Carroll, Rebekka...

Jan 17, 2020

Burlington-Mark Creech Lunsford, 63 went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 17, 2020 after a courageous battle with cancer. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of 30 years to Karen Holt Lunsford who survives. He was the son of the late Lowell Thomas Lunsford and Alyce Creech Lunsford.

Mark was...

Jan 15, 2020

Elizabeth “Libbi” Bruce Henderson, 67, passed away on Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Peak Resources surrounded by her family and friends.  She was born on April 11, 1952 in Guilford County to the late Charles Franklin Bruce and Annice Mae Taylor Bruce and was married to the late Fredrick “Freddy” Bruce Henderson of 46 years who died in July...

Jan 14, 2020

Jane Keplar Gaither, age 85, passed away at Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

A native of Watauga County, she was the wife of Henry Bagley Gaither, Sr. and daughter of the late Clifton Leroy and Alice White Keplar, of Boone, NC.

Jane was a graduate of Lees-McRae College and Charlotte Memorial...

Jan 14, 2020

James William Oakley, 87, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.  He was born on November 24, 1932 in Caswell County to the late Dewey Clarence Oakley and Savanah Kimbro Oakley, and was the husband of 65 years to Norma Smith Oakley who survives.

William retired after 38 years from P. Lorillard.  He was a...

Jan 13, 2020

Lena Ward Terrell, 94, passed away Monday, January 13, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born on June 28, 1925 in Caswell County to the late William Thomas Ward and Ida Cox Ward and was married to the late Howell Spencer Terrell who died in January 2006. Lena retired from Dixie Bell Textiles. ...

Jan 13, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Jo Crenshaw Vickers, age 72, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2020 at Alamance Health Care after several months of failing health.

A native of Alamance County she was the daughter of the late Roderick Lawrence “Red” Crenshaw and the late Elsie Mae Lashley Crenshaw.  She retired from Battleground Restaurant Group after many...

Jan 11, 2020

Bessie Couch Blair, age 96, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at White Oak Manor after several months of failing health.

Born in Perry County, KY, she was the daughter of the late Willie Couch and the late Juda Cornett Couch and was married for over 34 years to David Blair, who passed in...

Jan 11, 2020

Bill fully enjoyed life from May 10, 1935 until January 11, 2020. His life was made complete by the love and care of his wife and three daughters. He cherished the relationship with his 7 grandchildren, his sons-in-law, and many friends. Bill was preceded in death by his parents William Gray Sharpe III and Naomi Canaday Sharpe, sister-in-law Pat...

Jan 11, 2020

Gibsonville-Betsy Edwards Wyatt, 60 passed away on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital. She was the wife of 23 years to Jeffrey “Jeff” Lynn Wyatt who survives.

Betsy enjoyed life although it has been difficult over the past several years due to health complications. She loved her canine companion, “Charlie” and her two Cockatiels, “Snow”...

Jan 11, 2020

Fredric “Fred” Isley Michaels, passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Hospice Home.  He was born August 16, 1932 in Guilford County to the late Maurine Isley Brown and was married to the late Evelyn Frances Daniels Michaels.  Fred served in the U.S. Coast Guard. He retired from Bellsouth after thirty-eight years of service and was a member...

Jan 11, 2020

Burlington-Irene Kincer Williams, 92 went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Wythe County Virginia and the wife of the late Carl W. Williams.

Irene retired from Pickett Hosiery in Burlington. She was a longtime member of People’s Memorial Christian Church. Irene enjoyed crocheting,...

Jan 11, 2020

Gibsonville-Billy Earl Overman, 89 died on Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by his family. He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 57 years to the late Grace Gentry Overman.

Billy served 6 years in the US Navy and later retired after 18 years with the US Air Force. Billy...

Jan 10, 2020

Elon – Dennis Wayne Turner, 58, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2020, one day shy of his birthday.  A native of Alamance County, he was born January 11, 1961 to Priscilla Bradshaw McCant and the late James Carlton Turner and was the husband of 37 years to Patricia Dawn Carter Turner. ...

Jan 7, 2020

Linda Jean Hodge, 61, passed away on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Hamilton Ohio to the late Joe Allen and Vera Jean Phipps Taylor and was married to Edwin Hodge who survives.

Linda retired after many years as an associate insurance agent and was a member of...

Jan 6, 2020

William “Bill” Sterling Hill, left earthside Monday, January 6, 2020.  He was born September 26, 1962 in Miami, FL to the late Billy Sterling Hill and Eleanor Julia Hill who survives.  Bill attended Trinity Worship Center. He enjoyed all types of sports especially playing disc golf with his neighbor, John, and bowling with family. He loved going to the...