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Frank Richard Schiretz
Feb 5, 2024
Frank Richard Schiretz, 82 of Burlington, NC passed away after a long illness on February 5, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center, with his wife, daughter and sister by his side.
Frank was born on March 31, 1941 to the late Roza and Dervice Husenovic in Slovenia. Roza, Dervice and their three small children immigrated to the United States in 1951...
Mary Louise Bryant
Feb 3, 2024
Miss Mary Louise Bryant, 95, formerly of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Saturday February 3, 2024 at her sister’s home in Franklinton, NC. She was born on April 27, 1928 in Carroll County, VA to the late Jonathan Byrd Bryant and Susie Mabe Bryant.
Louise retired after 18 years of service with Bankers and Shippers Insurance Company. She was a member...
Walter Ray "Bodie" McDowell
Feb 2, 2024
Longtime outdoor writer and North Carolina resident Bodie McDowell died at home Friday night, February 2, with his wife Shirley and two of his daughters by his side. He is lovingly remembered as a devoted husband, father, and friend who had a keen sense of humor and never met a stranger.
Before embarking on a notable career as an outdoor journalist,...
Frances "Frankie" Laws Couch
Feb 2, 2024
Frances “Frankie” Laws Couch, 84, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 2, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on August 12, 1939 in Tazewell County, VA to the late Robert James Laws, Sr. and Ella Mae White Laws and was married to the late Marcus Lee Couch.
Frankie retired from Kayser Roth Hosiery after several years...
Alicia Lynne Vernon Hensley
Feb 1, 2024
My name is Alicia Lynne Vernon Hensley. I was born at Cannon Air Force Base hospital in Clovis, New Mexico on January 20, 1970.
I passed away peacefully surrounded by my loving family at home in Burlington, North Carolina on February 01, 2024 at the age of 54 after a 24+ year battle with ALS (Lou Gehrig's...
Tamara Lynn Greeson
Jan 31, 2024
Tamara Lynn Greeson, 56, of Whitsett passed away peacefully Wednesday, January 31, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born in Okaloosa Florida to Vance Delano Greeson and Evelyn Burns Greeson on December 29, 1967.
Tamara was a loving mother, friend and companion. She was a hardworking, independent woman who loved gardening, she also loved to cook and can vegetables....
Sherry Sessoms Hester
Jan 31, 2024
Sherry Sessoms Hester, 68, beloved wife, mother, and nana went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 31, 2024 surrounded by her family at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born September 26, 1955 to the late R.F. and Alene Sessoms. She was the wife of 48 years to her husband, Ben Hester,...
Gwendolyn Waynette Johnson
Jan 30, 2024
Gwendolyn Waynette Johnson, 80, beloved daughter, sister, neighbor, and friend passed away peacefully on January 30, 2024. A native of Detroit, Michigan, she was born on January 29, 1944, to the late Wayman Johnson and Marjorie Johnson.Gwen received her bachelor’s and master’s degrees in education and educational psychology from Wayne State University. She loyally served as an early childhood teacher,...
Joyce Hill Moore
Jan 30, 2024
Mrs. Joyce Hill Moore, age 73, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, January 30, 2024 after a sudden illness.
Born in Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Roy Daniel Hill and the late Annie Tate Hill Ward and was married for 27 years to Thomas Howard “Tom” Moore II, who survives. She...
Carl Edward Sykes
Jan 30, 2024
Carl Edward Sykes, (82) of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2024 after suffering a stroke on December 2, 2023. He was born on April 28, 1941 to Thelma May Webster and James Manley Sykes in Alamance Co, NC.
Carl served in the United States Marine Corps for 11 years where he was a Sergeant and Drill Instructor. He qualified...
Barbara Scott Terrell
Jan 29, 2024
Barbara Scott Terrell, a woman known for her strength and determination, passed away on January 29, 2024 at her home, surrounded by her devoted family.
Born on June 18, 1939, in Alamance County, she was daughter of Henry I. Scott and Irene Wood, who precede her death. Barbara was a force for her family, loving them through hard times and providing...
Linda Lu Mackintosh Watts Parks
Jan 28, 2024
Linda Mackintosh Watts Parks, a beloved wife, mother, sister, and friend, passed away unexpectedly at her home in Elon, NC on January 28, 2024. She was born on February 12, 1943, in Paris, Tennessee to the late James Douglas Mackintosh, Jr. and Eleanor Watkins Mackintosh and was married for over 30 years to Mike Parks, who survives.
Linda was raised...
Betty Simpson Boone
Jan 26, 2024
Betty Boone, 95, of Elon, passed away peacefully in her home on January 26, 2024. She was surrounded by her children and grandchildren, who were honored to be with her. Betty Vann Simpson Boone was an Alamance County native born to Boyd Russell and Margaret McCray Simpson. Betty is survived by her daughter, Teresa Boone and husband, Mark Sumerford of Greensboro;...
Bennie Leon Simmons
Jan 26, 2024
Bennie Leon Simmons, 85, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 26, 2024 at the Hospice Home after a brief illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was son of the late Benjamin Lazarus Simmons and the late Willie Brown Simmons and was married for 45 years to the late Peggy Craddock Simmons, who...
Virginia "Jinnie" Brooks Cagle
Jan 25, 2024
Virginia “Jinnie” Brooks Cagle, 70, passed away on Thursday, January 25, 2024 at home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late James Franklin and Hannah Lou Horner Brooks. She was the wife of the late Charles “Chuck” Cagle.
Jinnie retired as a warehouse manager of a mail order company. She enjoyed...
Peggy Burke Baldwin
Jan 24, 2024
Burlington – Peggy Burke Baldwin, 92, was taken to her heavenly home on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. She was born in Alamance County to the late Jay Hugh and Florence Foushee Burke. She was the wife of the late Gaston Solomon “G.S.” Baldwin, Jr.
Peggy was a member of Brookwood Baptist Church. She was employed in her early years with Western...
Raymond Hester Frazier
Jan 23, 2024
Raymond Hester Frazier, 91, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, January 23, 2024 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family. He was a native of Cedar Grove and was born on August 12, 1932 to the late Arvid Rhodes Frazier and Ethel Mae Hester Frazier, and was married to the late Catherine “Cathy” Hauser Frazier who died in 2014.
He retired...
Earl Wilson Carey, Jr.
Jan 22, 2024
Earl Wilson Carey, Jr., 73, passed away on Monday, January 22, 2024 at the Hospice Home. He was born in Greensburg, Pennsylvania to the late Earl Wilson Carey, Sr. and Betty Hough Carey and was the husband of 53 years to Nancy May Carey of the home.
Earl as an Industrial Engineer designing camping equipment for Coleman Company. He and his...
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton
Jan 21, 2024
Dr. Benny Bryant Hampton was received into heavenly fellowship with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, January 21, 2024. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends and leaves a legacy of faith, loyalty, and service to his God, his family, and his community. He considered his greatest accomplishment to be his role in instilling his Christian faith...
Sue Edmonds
Jan 21, 2024
Mrs. Sue Martin Edmonds, 77, of Madison passed away Sunday, January 21, 2024 at hospice in Burlington. She was born in Guilford County to the late Charles Ritchey and Lena Martin on January 8, 1947.
Sue enjoyed her career with the City of Greensboro working at the parking deck on Davie Street. After she retired, she was able to enjoy...
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