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Yang "Nina" Wagner

Yang "Nina" Wagner

Mar 3, 2025

Yang “Nina” Wagner, 88, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 3, 2025. She was born on May 10, 1936, in Pusan, South Korea and was married to Robert Jackson Wagner, Jr., the love of her life, for 45 years. She worked in the textile industry for a short time but was primarily a homemaker...

Doreen Gamble Burgess

Doreen Gamble Burgess

Mar 3, 2025

Doreen Gamble Burgess, age 101, passed away on Monday, March 3, 2025 at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Folkestone, Kent, England, the only child of Percy S. and Doris Pain Gamble, both deceased.

She is survived by her daughter, Elizabeth B. Mangum and husband, Don; a granddaughter and great grandson. She was preceded in death by her parents...

Richard "Buck" Oakley, Sr.

Richard "Buck" Oakley, Sr.

Mar 2, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Richard Clarence “Buck” Oakley, Sr., who left this world peacefully on Sunday, March 2, 2025, surrounded by the warmth and love of his family at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born on November 5, 1944, in Caswell County, Buck was the cherished son of the late Dewey Clarence “D.C.” Oakley...

Norman Ray Wagoner

Norman Ray Wagoner

Mar 1, 2025

Norman Ray Wagoner, a native of Alamance County, was born May 10, 1942. After several years of declining health, he went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, March 1, 2025 at 5:02 pm.

Norman was born in Burlington and never lived more than 5 miles from where he was born. Norman, nicknamed “Stormin Norman”, worked over 45...

Peggy Smithey Moore

Peggy Smithey Moore

Feb 26, 2025

Peggy Smithey Moore, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 26, 2025 surrounded by her family. She was born on February 23, 1947 to the late Clyde Milton Smithery, Sr. and Minnie Lea Kernodle Smithey. She was the wife of 57 years to James Vernon Moore who survives.

 Peggy retired from GKN in Mebane. She was a...

Bonnie Lynn Cooper

Bonnie Lynn Cooper

Feb 26, 2025

Bonnie Lynn Cooper, born on July 1, 1952, in Alamance County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 26, 2025. She was the beloved daughter of the late Elwood and Lucille Cooper also of Alamance County.

Bonnie lived a life filled with passion and service. As a young girl, she was a spirited tomboy, excelling especially at barrel races in local...

Evelyn Smith Cook

Evelyn Smith Cook

Feb 25, 2025

   Evelyn Smith Cook was born September 18, 1933 in Guilford County to the late Weldon and Zora Smith. She grew up with two brothers, learning to work hard on the tobacco farm in Guilford County.

   Evelyn retired from Lorillard Tobacco Company as an oiler for 43 years before retiring. She attended Crusade Baptist Church and Johnson Baptist Church. She...

Sonia Derboghossian Powell

Sonia Derboghossian Powell

Feb 24, 2025

Sonia Derboghossian Powell, age 80, peacefully passed away on February 24, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. Born in Cairo, Egypt, she was the cherished daughter of the late Loris and Ovasanna Derboghossian. Sonia was married to the late Assadour Antreassian, who passed away in 1993 and later to Clem Payton Powell, who preceded her in death in 2003.

Sonia’s Armenian heritage...

James Stephen "Steve" Lynch

James Stephen "Steve" Lynch

Feb 24, 2025

On February 24, 2025, our beloved James Stephen “Steve” Lynch, aged 75, transitioned peacefully from this world, leaving behind a legacy that will be cherished forever. Born in Alamance County to the late George Thompson Lynch and Audrey Mariam Lemons Lynch, Steve's heart belonged to his wife of 17 years, Betsy White Lynch, with whom he shared countless memories.

 Steve dedicated...

Evilea Baldwin

Evilea Baldwin

Feb 24, 2025

     Miss Evilea “E” Baldwin, age 92, formerly of Gibsonville, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025, at Peak Resources in Graham.

      E was the daughter of the late Rosa Lee Baldwin. If asked where she attend church she would proudly say, “I am a member of Friedens Lutheran Church,” one of the oldest churches in the...

Elizabeth Jefferson Harbour

Elizabeth Jefferson Harbour

Feb 23, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Jefferson Harbour, 84, passed away on Sunday, February 23, 2025 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  She was born in Eden and was the daughter of Thomas and Lillian Pearl Roop Jefferson.  

She was an animal lover and enjoyed cooking, shopping and spending time with her family.  Elizabeth loved her granddaughter, adored her great grandchildren and cherished her dogs.

She...

Mary Lynne Mahaffey

Mary Lynne Mahaffey

Feb 23, 2025

Mary Lynne Mahaffey, 79, of Elon, NC, passed away peacefully at home on February 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 20, 1945, in Spartanburg, SC, to the late Johnathan and Julia Lancaster. 

Mary Lynne’s life was marked by love, faith, and service. She was a devoted member of Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church, where she taught...

Betty Jo Hiott Huffines

Betty Jo Hiott Huffines

Feb 22, 2025

Betty Jo Hiott Huffines, 94, of Burlington passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Coble Creek Healthcare at Twin Lakes Community. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Leroy and Dena Smoke Hiott. Betty Jo was married for 50 years to the late Frank Harold Huffines. 

Betty Jo was full of love and compassion...

Peggy Ann Dempsey DiCinque

Peggy Ann Dempsey DiCinque

Feb 21, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the peaceful passing of Peggy Ann Dempsey DiCinque, 87, on Friday, February 21, 2025, at the Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center in Caswell. Born on March 3, 1937, in Alamance County, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Odell Herbert “Red” Dempsey and Lenora Humphrey Dempsey. She was the wife to...

Denise Arlinghaus Johnson

Denise Arlinghaus Johnson

Feb 21, 2025

Denise (Arlinghaus) Johnson, 70, passed away peacefully on February 21 st, 2025 at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham surrounded by her loving family. Born on August 4 th , 1954 in Orange County, Texas she was the daughter of the late Kenneth Thomas Arlinghaus and Joan Marie (Hunnefeld) Arlinghaus. She was preceded in death by her father and by her...

Lupe deFord Wood

Lupe deFord Wood

Feb 21, 2025

Lupe deFord Wood, 64, passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at the Hospice Home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of Elizabeth S. deFord who survives.

Lupe was employed with LabCorp for 39 years. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Elon where she served in the Breakfast Ministry and multiple other ministries to...

Gregory "Greg" Alan Payne

Gregory "Greg" Alan Payne

Feb 21, 2025

Greg Payne,62, peacefully passed away on Friday, February 21, 2025 at his home. He was born in Brown Summit, NC on February 2, 1963 to the late John Henry Payne and Ginger Summers Payne.  

Greg was a farmer all his life. He was always quiet but had a big heart and willing hands. Greg was the first to volunteer to...

Ann Catherine Mast Faubel

Ann Catherine Mast Faubel

Feb 20, 2025

Ann Catherine Faubel, 74, passed away on February 20th, 2025 at her home in Graham, North Carolina. Ann was preceded in death by her husband, Jon, in 2022. Surviving her are four children; Michael (Ginny), Traci, Sabrina (James), and Jonathan (Val). She also leaves behind six amazing grandchildren; Catie (Britt), Zack, Ben, Juliann, Kyrie, and Kaia.

“Your mom is one special...

Brian Richard Feeney

Brian Richard Feeney

Feb 19, 2025

Brian Richard Feeney passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at the young age of 54. He was born in Queens, NY on December 3, 1970 and recently moved back to Burlington, NC to be closer to family. Brian is preceded in death by his adored father, Richard Henry Feeney and is survived by his loving mother Janet Elaine Feeney...

Willard Doyle Brown

Willard Doyle Brown

Feb 19, 2025

Elon - Willard Doyle Brown, 81, passed away on Wednesday, February 19, 2025 at Peak Resources in Graham. He was born in Guilford County on March 30, 1943 to the late James Vadis and Lillie Elizabeth Sutton Brown and was the husband of 62 years to Carolyn Simpson Brown of the home.

 Willard attended New Hope Baptist Church for many years....

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