Obituaries

Apr 18, 2019

Burlington – Anthony Arnold Maiello, 60, passed away on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at his home.  He was born in New York to the late Antonio Luigi Maiello and Maria Restivo Maiello and was the husband of 6 years to Rebekah Elizabeth Jameson who survives.

Anthony was retired from Westcon.  He loved spending time with his family,...

Apr 18, 2019

Gibsonville-Judy Kay Wyrick, 69, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at her home. Judy was born in Guilford County on January 18, 1950 to the late Paul Lorenza Wyrick, Sr. and Edna Helen Nelson Wyrick and her adopted parents, the late Henry Franklin Wyrick and Ada Franklin King Wyrick.

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Apr 17, 2019

Guy Austin Tilley, 88, passed away Wednesday, April 17th at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  He was born September 5, 1930 in Surry County to the late Reece Bonson and Pearl Greenwood Tilley and was married to Betty Jean Zimmerman Tilley for sixty-eight years.  Guy served in the US Army during the Korean War playing baseball for the U.S.A.  He...

Apr 16, 2019

McLeansville – Edna Marie Michael Tippett, 85, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at Brookdale Lawndale Park.  She was born on July 1, 1933 in Guilford County to the late Elza Rankin Michael and Ola Watkins Michael and was married to the late William “Bill” Cecil Tippett who died in 2000.

Edna retired after 30 years...

Apr 16, 2019

Leonard Lester Wolfe, 91, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2019 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 26, 1927 in Randolph County to the late Ramelus Lester Wolfe and Francis Elizabeth Williams Wolfe and was the husband of 34 years to Sherby Jean Cranford Wolfe who survives.

Leonard retired as...

Apr 15, 2019

Caryl Schilling Kelso, 86, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, April 15, 2019 at her home.  She was born on September 8, 1932 to the late Ethel Ruth Lund Schilling and Ernest Richard Schilling.  Her family came to NC in 1980.  Caryl worked for Weight Watchers for 29 years in the Burlington – Chapel Hill area. ...

Apr 13, 2019

Mrs. Linda Lee Simpson O’Briant, age 71, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.

Born in Morgantown, WV, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Simpson and the late Adeline Irene Dombrowski Simpson and was married for over 52 years to William Eugene “Bill” O’Briant,...

Apr 11, 2019

Burlington - John Lynn Horner, 54, passed away on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at his home followed by several months of failing health.

John enjoyed the outdoors, playing golf and loved 70’s and 80’s rock music.  He also held a special place in his heart for animals.

Survivors include his wife of 28 years, Teresa...

Apr 9, 2019

Oscar Alford Smith, Jr., 99, of Westbrook Drive passed away peacefully on Wednesday,  April 9, 2019 surrounded by family at his home. A native of Caswell County, he was the son of Oscar Alford Smith and Kate Bradner Smith.  He was the husband of 59 years to Laura Morgan Smith, who died in 2005.

Oscar retired from...

Apr 9, 2019

- On Tuesday, April 9, 2019,  Lynda Starr Owens, 73, went peacefully to be with her Lord surrounded by family and love. A native of Alamance County, she was born April 7, 1946 to the late Robert Hugh Starr and Bettie Lynn Starr and was the wife of 41 years to Roger Earl Owens of the home.

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Apr 7, 2019

Wilmington – Yvonne Osborne Canady, 65, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at Guilford Health Care Center after several months of failing health.  She was born in Mineral Wells, TX to the late Elijah Osborne and Helen Nixon Osborne, and was married to the late James Henry Canady who died in 2007.

Yvonne formerly was a...

Apr 6, 2019

Kathleen Rice Aldridge, 82, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family.  She was born in Caswell County on April 23, 1936 to the late Steven Norman Rice and Sadie Pegram Rice and was the wife to Bobby Franklin Aldridge of 63 years who survives.

Kathleen was a homemaker and...

Apr 3, 2019

Burlington – Boyd Alson Campbell, 68, passed away on Wednesday, April 3, 2019 at his home.  He was born in Alamance County on February 9, 1951 to the late Raymond Alson and Virginia Carden Campbell.

Boyd grew up at Glen Hope Baptist Church. He owned/operated Campbell Concrete and was Vice President of Raymond A. Campbell, Inc. Boyd...

Apr 3, 2019

Burlington - Beatrice Allen Enoch, 91, was a loving mother who will leave a legacy of worthwhile examples for us to emulate.  After years of dealing with Alzheimer she passed peacefully into heaven with our Lord and Savior on April 3, 2019 at the Hospice Home.

Beatrice was born on September 11, 1927 in Caswell County.  She...

Apr 1, 2019

Burlington – James Byron Thomas, Sr., 82, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family.  He was born in Randolph County to the late William Lorenzo Thomas and Zelma Loy Thomas, and was married to the late Faye Jean Lowe Thomas who died in 1980 and the late Sandra Kay Durham Thomas...

Apr 1, 2019

Mrs. Tammy Nicole Clapp Rowland, age 46, of Burlington, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2019 at her residence after several months of failing health.

A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Jane Riggs Clapp and Tommy Dean Clapp, Sr. and wife Diane, who all survive.  She graduated from Western Alamance High School and...

Mar 30, 2019

Lowell Thomas Lunsford, age 93, died on March 30, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, NC.  He was born in Orange County on August 21, 1925, and named for the famous broadcaster.  At the time of his death, Lowell was a resident of the Village of Brookwood in Burlington. He was married to Alyce Creech Lunsford on...

Mar 28, 2019

Burlington-Paul Hunter Walsh, Jr., 80 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Watauga County to the late Paul Hunter Walsh and Mattie Laine Walsh. He was the husband of 60 years to Jean Abbott Walsh who survives.

Paul retired from Black...

Mar 28, 2019

Elon-Hallie Murray McCulloch, 92 went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Blakey Hall surrounded by her family. Hallie was born in Alamance County to the late Clyde and Dora Loy Murray.  She was the wife of the late James “Jim” Huss McCulloch.

Hallie retired after 40 years with AT & T....

Mar 28, 2019

Nelda Allen Phillippe, 87, passed away Thursday, March 28, 2019 at Coble Creek Healthcare Center.  She was born June 6, 1931 in Alamance County to the late Kelley Kenneth and Carrie Hackney Allen and she was married to the late Fred Phillippe.  Nelda graduated from Gibsonville High School.  She worked at Liberty Hosiery in Gibsonville.  She was a charter...