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Donna Gentry McCauley
May 31, 2023
Donna Gentry McCauley, 81, of Elon, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 31, 2023. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Jim McCauley and the daughter of the late Guy and Maudie Gentry. She was preceded in death by her brothers, Robert and Guy.
Surviving are her husband, Jim McCauley; daughters, Beth Kimball and Marie McCauley; grandchildren,...
Nancy Jean Webster Wrenn
May 31, 2023
Nancy Jean Webster Wrenn, 91, passed away on Wednesday, May 31, 2023, at Twin Lakes Community. Born and raised in Alamance County, Nancy was the daughter of the late James Carey Webster and Lenor Elizabeth Moore Webster and was married to her late husband, William Edward Wrenn for 49 loving years.
Nancy, affectionally known as “Granny,” was a long-time...
Mary Kernodle Martin
May 31, 2023
Mary Lorraine Martin, 69, of Elon passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 31, 2023 and is now dancing with her angels; Cholly and Carisa.
Mary was born January 26, 1954 in Rockingham County to Howard “Bill” Kernodle and Virginia Garrison Kernodle. Upon graduating high school, she had a dedicated career in the textile...
Michael Anthony LaRocco
May 30, 2023
McLeansville-Michael Anthony LaRocco, 98 passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at the Hospice Home of High Point. He was born in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Emmanuel and Angela LaRocco (from Italy). Michael was the husband of 72 years to the late Evelyn Mae Richey LaRocco (From Williamsport, PA).
Michael was a WW II veteran serving in the Army/Air...
R. Wayne Andersen
May 30, 2023
Robin Wayne Andersen, 65, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023, at his home. He was born on October 16, 1957, in Wilmington, New Castle County, DE to the late Charles Jennings Andersen and Margaret Adelia Bolton. His father was a minister in eastern North Carolina for 6 years and in Virginia Beach, Virginia for 7 years.
Wayne...
Jean Gilmer Billings
May 30, 2023
Jean Gilmer Billings, 89, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 30, 2023 at Whitestone: A Masonic and Eastern Star Community. She was born on March 1, 1934 in Whitesburg, Hamblen County, TN to the late William Graham Gilmer and Essie Pat Harris Gilmer.
Jean was well known in the retail industry from working at Margaret’s, The Treasure House, and she...
Luther Harrell Barrington
May 29, 2023
Luther Harrell Barrington, 86, passed away on May 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his loving family. A native of Chowan County, he was the son of the late Luther Earl and Eva Harrell Barrington.
Harrell was a proud veteran of the National Guard before he started his career in the jewelry industry. He became the district manager...
Jerryl Douglas Loy
May 29, 2023
Mr. Jerryl Douglas “Doug” Loy, age 80, of Haw River, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023 at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC after several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late James Harold Loy and the late Montie McLendon Loy. He was part of the first...
Angela "Angel" Renee Parrott Woods
May 28, 2023
Angela “Angel” Renee Parrott Woods, 50, passed away on Sunday, May 28th, 2023 surrounded by her children as they sang “You Are My Sunshine” during her last moments. A native of Caswell County, she was the daughter of the late Robert Oylen “Buggs” Parrott, Jr. and Merry Lou Aldridge Parrott.
Angel worked as a Certified Nursing Assistant at Alamance Regional...
Hazel Williams Bowes
May 28, 2023
Hazel Ann Williams Bowes, 76, passed away Sunday, May 28, 2023 at the Hospice Home after two months of failing health. She was born on October 9, 1946 in Horry County, SC to the late Alton Dow “A.D.” Williams and Jewell Louise Fowler Williams Scott.
Hazel retired from Alamance Eye Prosthetics after 20 years of service. She was a member...
Rachel Berrier Cox
May 28, 2023
Burlington – Rachel Berrier Cox, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, May 28, 2023, surrounded by her family, at her residence. She was born on April 23, 1939 in Davidson County to the late Paul Wesley Berrier and Annie E. Snyder Berrier. She was married for 58 years to the late Donald Lee “Don” Cox who...
Betty May McLean Kuykendall
May 28, 2023
Mrs. Betty May McLean Kuykendall, 100, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 28, 2023.
Betty was born May 3, 1923 in Danbury, CT to John McLean and Mary McIntosh Birrell McLean, who had immigrated to America from Scotland. She loved to read and lavish attention on her beloved cat Sandy. Growing roses was Betty’s favorite hobby and she grew many...
Ezekiel "Zeke" Hayes Ferguson
May 27, 2023
Ezekiel “Zeke” Hayes Ferguson, 29, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home. He was a native of Alamance County and he was the son of Paul Reives “Chip” Ferguson, Jr. and Tammie Hayes Ferguson.
There is not enough room in print or digital media to say all we want to share about...
Buell Edward Moser, Sr.
May 27, 2023
Buell E. Moser, of Burlington, NC, passed away peacefully during the early morning hours of May 27, 2023. He was the son of Buell Alexander and Ruvater Cartner Moser. Although he has risen from this earth, we find peace in the knowledge that he has joined his beloved wife, Patricia Long Moser, who preceded him nearly 12...
Tina Michele Arrowood
May 25, 2023
Tina Michele Arrowood, 61, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 25, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health. She was born in Greenville, SC on August 7, 1961 to the late Arnold Devoid Arrowood and Bonnie Ruth Robertson Sprague who survives.
Tina was a member of New Directions Church...
Barbara Lee Walters Pittard
May 23, 2023
Mrs. Barbara Lee Walters Pittard, 86, of Mebane, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, May 23, 2023 and is now dancing with the angels.
Barbara was born June 19, 1936 in Alamance County to Joseph Coleman Walters and Hildred Fuquay Walters. She graduated as Valedictorian of Prospect Hill High School in 1954 and then began a long...
Larry William Stainback
May 22, 2023
Larry William Stainback, 84, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023 at Duke University Medical Center after a brief battle with cancer. A native of Alamance County, he was born March 9, 1939 to the late James Thomas “Tommy” and Lena Bryant Stainback and was the husband of 28 years to the late Helen...
Gay Adams Townes
May 22, 2023
Burlington – Gay Adams Townes, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, May 22, 2023 at ARMC. She was the daughter of the late Harry Singleton and Janie Hawkins Adams and the wife of the late Richard David Townes.
Gay retired from textiles working for Westpoint Stevens. She was a member of Lighthouse Chapel where she served...
Emma Lou Sockwell Warrick Bird Rinaldi
May 19, 2023
Mrs. Emma Lou Sockwell Warrick Bird Rinaldi, age 91, of Burlington, passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023 at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell after several months of failing health.
Born in Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late W.J. “Bill” Sockwell and the late Gladie Cobb Sockwell and was previously married to the...
Kay Overman Barnhardt
May 18, 2023
Kay Overman Barnhardt, 62, passed away on Thursday, May 18, 2023. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of 43 years to Doug Barnhardt who survives.
Kay devoted herself to her family and she was a member of St. Marks Church. She enjoyed spending time at Oak Island with her family and hunting for shells on the...
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