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Gwendolyn Celeste Bell
Oct 30, 2024
Gwendolyn Celeste Bell. 68, passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, October 30, 2024 at the Hospice Home.
It would be hard to find a more caring and loving person than Celeste. She always had a big smile for everyone she met – and she never met a stranger. Celeste loved her family and...
John David Hughes
Oct 29, 2024
Mr. John David Hughes, 81, of Burlington, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
John was born January 12, 1943 in Alamance County to John William Hughes and Allene Sykes Hughes. He retired after 30 years of service as a Maintenance Crew Supervisor with the NC Department of Transportation. John was a modest and hard-working man who will be deeply...
Edna Ruth Inman
Oct 28, 2024
Edna Ruth McDavid Inman, 86 of Burlington passed away peacefully on Monday, October 28, 2024 at the Hospice Home. She was born in Scott County, VA on November 5, 1937 to the late Claude Mitchell McDavid and Lavada Lawson McDavid and was the wife of 50 years to her devoted husband, Edward Riley “Ed” Inman.
Edna was a longtime and faithful...
John Thomas Rogers, Jr.
Oct 27, 2024
John Thomas Rogers Jr, 79, passed away Sunday, October 27, 2024, at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by the three loves of his life, Ann, Michelle, and Katelin, following complications from a fall. He was a devoted husband, father, pawpaw, and brother as well as a faithful member of Bible Baptist Church. John was born on February 15, 1945, in Durham...
Thomas Fletcher Lowe
Oct 27, 2024
Mr. Thomas Fletcher Lowe, of Burlington, passed away on Sunday, October 27, 2024, four days shy of his 66th birthday, at his residence surrounded by his family.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Nathanial Monroe Lowe and the late Inez Smith Lowe Robertson. Thomas was a salesman in the HVAC...
Kitty Lowe Apple
Oct 27, 2024
Mrs. Kitty Lowe Apple, age 96, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 27, 2024 surrounded by her loving family. She was born on February 20, 1928 in Alamance County to the late Daniel Rankin and Daisy Truitt Lowe. She was the wife of the late William Elton Apple.
Kitty retired from Carolina Biological Supply after 36 years....
John Chambers
Oct 26, 2024
John Junior Chambers, 99, of Burlington, NC, died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Saturday, October 26, 2024. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilcie Chemis and Etta Whitt Chambers and was the husband of 76 years to the late Nellie Copley Chambers, who died in 2021.
John retired after 43 years with Western Electric. He...
Rinda Law Blackburn
Oct 25, 2024
Rinda Law Blackburn, 86, of Twin Lakes Community in Burlington, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Spray, NC to the late James Flurnoy Law and Una Dillon Law, and lived most of her life in Eden, NC.
A graduate of Tennessee Wesleyan College, Rinda began her career...
Reita Adele Tuttle
Oct 24, 2024
Reita Adele Tuttle, 81, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, October 24, 2024. She was born on May 13, 1943 in Greensboro, NC, to Hazel Maxine Rees, and was the wife of 59 years to her high school sweetheart, the late James “JC” Clayton Tuttle who died in October of 2021. Reita dedicated her life to her family,...
Patricia "Patsy" Ann Huffines Apple
Oct 23, 2024
Mrs. Patricia Huffines Apple, 78, of McLeansville passed away peacefully Wednesday, October 23, 2024 at her residence. Patricia was born in Guilford County to the late E. P. Huffines and Mary Alice Breedlove Huffines on January 17, 1946. She was a longtime member of Bethel Presbyterian Church in Gibsonville.
Patsy was a beloved Mother and Nana. In her early years as...
Jean Patterson Mann
Oct 20, 2024
Jean Patterson Mann, age 92, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Cone Health Alamance Regional. A native of Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Dr. Hobart and Nina Patterson and wife of the late Charles "Chuck" Mann.
Survivors include her sons, Randy Mann and wife Robin of Saugerties, New...
Billie June Rudloff
Oct 20, 2024
Billie June Rudloff, 77, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, October 20, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, she was born May 16, 1947 to the late June James Laster, Jr. and Billie Dove Mullis Laster and was the wife of 42 years to Richard Thomas “Tom” Rudloff.
Billie worked as a secretary...
Jerry Thomas Bright, Sr.
Oct 19, 2024
Jerry Thomas Bright was born in Burlington, NC on December 24, 1941. He was the son of Thelma Mae Modlin Bright and Thomas Womack Bright, Jr. He attended Alamance County schools and graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1960. With hobbies as diverse as his talents, Jerry enjoyed playing the bass violin in the high school orchestra and band,...
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean
Oct 19, 2024
Patricia Ann Thompson McLean, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend, passed on October 19, 2024 at the age of 86. Born on September 6, 1938, in Guilford County, Patricia's life was a testament to her unwavering spirit and dedication to family and education.
Patricia devoted her career to shaping young minds, earning a Master's Degree in education and serving...
Martha Myers Lilly
Oct 17, 2024
Martha Elizabeth Myers Lilly, 98, left her earthly home and went to her heavenly home on October 17, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born on November 11, 1925 in Winston-Salem, NC to the late Hubert Grady Myers, Sr. and Martha Leanna Wilson Myers, and was the wife of 61 years to the late Robert Jefferson Lilly.
Martha spent...
Leonard Wesley "Wes" Soots, Jr.
Oct 17, 2024
Leonard Wesley “Wes” Soots, 56, passed away on Thursday, October 17, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, he was born on February 7, 1968 to the late Leonard Westley Soots, Sr. and Mary Lou Whitaker Soots who survives. He leaves behind his wife of 35 years, Jo Thomas “Jodie” Soots of the home.
Wes volunteered with...
Freda Setzer Kimrey
Oct 16, 2024
Freda Ann Setzer Kimrey, passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2024 at her home. Freda was a native of Alamance County and was the daughter of the late Fred Setzer and Marguerite Liles Setzer.
Freda was a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church where she attended faithfully for many years. She loved being with her family especially her grandchildren. She enjoyed keeping...
Gene Williams Gibson, Jr.
Oct 16, 2024
Gene Williams Gibson, Jr. was born on September 8, 1953, in Alamance County, and he passed away on October 16, 2024, at his residence, leaving behind a legacy of love and devotion to family. A proud veteran of the United States Navy, Gene served his country with honor and integrity.
Gene was a family man. He is survived by his beloved...
Dorothy Wurtzer Pope
Oct 15, 2024
Dorothy Louise Wurtzer Pope, 87, passed away on Tuesday, October 15, 2024 at Ashton Place. She was born in Baltimore, Maryland on June 19, 1937 to the late Jerry Charles and Mary Cecila Bushman Wurtzer. She was the wife of the late Willis Henderson Pope who died in 2007.
Dorothy retired after 22 and half years from Essex Community College. She...
James Edward Ogle
Oct 12, 2024
James Edward Ogle, a loving father, husband, grandfather, and brother passed away on October 12, 2024 at the age of 78. He was born on September 21, 1946, in Sevier County, Tennessee.
James dedicated many years of his career to Sears, where he worked in small engine repair and became known for his expertise and willingness to help others. He had...
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