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Joyce Schmidt Topolse

Joyce Schmidt Topolse

Apr 8, 2023

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Michael Robin Sealey

Michael Robin Sealey

Apr 8, 2023

Michael Robin Sealey, 66, passed away on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab in Mebane.  He was born in Robeson County to the late Elmer and Gloria King Sealey and was married to Vernell McLean Miller-Sealey who survives.

He was a tractor trailer driver for UPS for over 30 years.  Michael was a pilot who truly enjoyed...

Christene Baldwin Harvell

Christene Baldwin Harvell

Apr 8, 2023

Blanche Christene Baldwin Harvell, 86, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 8, 2023 at the Beacon Place surrounded by her family.  She was a native of Guilford County and the wife of 38 years to Earlie “Junior” Lee Harvell, Jr. of the home.

   Christene retired from Spanco Yarns in Graham and was later employed for...

Steven Neil Freshwater

Steven Neil Freshwater

Apr 7, 2023

 

     Steven Neil Freshwater, age 70, of Burlington, passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell after several years of failing health and a week long critical illness.

     A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Hubert Alexander Freshwater, Jr. and the late Ruby Lucille Sutton Freshwater.  He...

Walter Franklin Edmonds

Walter Franklin Edmonds

Apr 7, 2023

Walter Franklin Edmonds, 80, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 7, 2023 at the Hospice Home surrounded by his family.  He was a native of Alamance County and the husband of 54 years to Kaye Laughorne Edmonds of the home.

   Walter was employed with Burlington Industries for many years and retired from GKN as an...

Virginia Jeanette Bland

Virginia Jeanette Bland

Apr 6, 2023

Virginia Jeanette Ward Bland also known as “Aunt Net”, 79, passed away peacefully on Thursday, April 6, 2023 surrounded by her family. She was born on September 21, 1943 in Alamance County to the late Frank and Lucille Terrell Ward, and was the wife of 61 years to Cecil Ward “Buck” Bland, Jr. who survives.

Virginia retired from textiles and...

Eldridge Theodore Bales

Eldridge Theodore Bales

Apr 4, 2023

 

Mr. Eldridge Theodore “Ted” Bales, age 83, of Gibsonville, passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several months of failing health.

     Born in Asheville, NC, he was the son of the late Eldridge Gentry Bales and the late Mae Williams Bales and was married for over 62 years to Mrs. Mattie Rea...

Mary Lou Oakes McLean

Mary Lou Oakes McLean

Apr 4, 2023

Mary Lou Oakes McLean, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence.  She was born in Virginia to the late Curtis and Etta McCrickard Oakes and was married to the late Herman Eugene “Butch” McLean. 

She was a lifetime member of Glen Hope Baptist Church and her parents were founding members of...

Darrell Dee Newton

Darrell Dee Newton

Apr 4, 2023

Darrell Dee Newton, 80, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on August 5, 1942 in Muskegon County, Michigan to the late Joseph Edward Newton and Mildred BeeBee Lodholtz, and was the husband of 48 years to the late Etta Jeanette Howerton Newton who died in 2011.

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Marie Moore Gerringer

Marie Moore Gerringer

Apr 4, 2023

Marie Moore Gerringer, 79, passed away peacefully on Tuesday April 4, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on September 12, 1943 in Caswell County to the late Paul Moore and Carrie Page Moore, and was married to the late Gary “PeeWee” Gerringer.

Marie formerly worked at Holt Hosiery and Brown Wooten Mills. She was a...

Herbert Wayne Beal, Jr.

Herbert Wayne Beal, Jr.

Apr 3, 2023

Herbert Wayne Beal, Jr., 91, died at his home in Burlington on April 3, 2023 surrounded by his loving family.  He was the son of Herbert Wayne Beal, Sr. and Mary Long Beal, both deceased.  Born in High Point, NC, he moved with his family to Burlington when he was seven years old.  Wayne was an Eagle Scout, attended Burlington...

Walter Casey Sawyer

Walter Casey Sawyer

Apr 2, 2023

Walter Casey Sawyer, 46, passed away on Sunday, April 2, 202. Casey was born in Guilford County to Walter Patrick Sawyer and Nancy Harris Sawyer.

Casey attended Kennesaw State University in Georgia before moving back to North Carolina.  He enjoyed trips to the mountains, Carolina Panthers, playing soccer and videogaming with his son. 

Casey is survived by his son; Kellan...

Celia Lopez De Mondragon

Celia Lopez De Mondragon

Mar 31, 2023

Graham- Celia Lopez De Mondragon, 65 passed away Friday, March 31, 2023 at Cone Health Alamance Regional. Born May 1, 1957 in Verazcruz, Mexico daughter of Margarita Lopez and Locadio Cabrera. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Surviving her is her husband,  Prisciliano Vargas Mendoza. Her daughters Esperanza Hinojosa, Rosalba Alvarez, Maria Leticia Alvarez, Nalleli Mondragon Lopez, Maria...

Rev. Russell Glenn Faircloth

Rev. Russell Glenn Faircloth

Mar 30, 2023

 

   Rev. Russell Glenn Faircloth, 59, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at his residence.  A native of Alamance County, he was born April 20, 1963 to the late Wallace Glenn Faircloth and Carolyn Sue Foster Faircloth McBride and was the husband of nearly 30 years to the love of his life, Carolyn...

Dianne Gates Mann

Dianne Gates Mann

Mar 30, 2023

Burlington – Dianne Gates Mann, 71, passed on Thursday, March 30, 2023 at the Hospice home surrounded by her family. She was a native of Alamance County and the wife of 51 years to Michael “Mike” Mann who survives. She was the daughter of the late Willie and Gracie Mae Wright Gates.

Dianne was employed with Alamance County for many...

Charles Francis Pastovic

Charles Francis Pastovic

Mar 28, 2023

Charles Francis (Burkey) Pastovic, Charlie, Chuck, Our Daddy and Papap, born in Patton, Pennsylvania on November 21, 1935, and ran into Jesus’ arms on March 28, 2023.

Specialist Charles Pastovic served in the United States Army and The Pennsylvania National Guard from 1954 to 1960 where he was an Internal Missile and Radar Doppler Repairman. Chuck bravely decided to start...

Viola Doby Whitesell

Viola Doby Whitesell

Mar 27, 2023

Lillian Viola Doby Whitesell, 88, passed away peacefully on Monday March 27, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born on September 17, 1934 in Surry County to the late Troy Lee Doby, Sr. and Bessie Lynch Doby, and was the wife of 69 years to the late Gaynor Maurice Whitesell who died in 2022.

Viola...

Wendy Renea Perry Barr

Wendy Renea Perry Barr

Mar 27, 2023

Wendy Renea Perry Barr, 53, passed away on March 27, 2023 at the Beacon Place surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Alamance County to the late Kenneth Ronald Perry and Gloria Porter Perry and was married to Daniel Gordon Barr, who survives. 

Wendy, affectionately known as “Ladybug”, enjoyed skydiving, finding seashells at the beach and was always...

Francisco Rodriguez Negron

Francisco Rodriguez Negron

Mar 27, 2023

Francisco Rodriguez Negron, 92, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 27, 2023 at Compass Healthcare & Rehab. He was born on February 28, 1931 in Barceloneta, Puerto Rico to the late Andres Rodriguez and Margarita Negron Valentin, and was the husband of 57 years to Laura Maria Jinesta Rodriguez who survives.

Francisco retired from the US Postal Service after 10...

Thomas Jerome Pence, Jr.

Thomas Jerome Pence, Jr.

Mar 26, 2023

 

     Thomas Jerome Pence Jr, age 81, of Haw River, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023 at Hospice House of Burlington. He left us peacefully in his sleep to be with his holy Father in Heaven. Here on earth, he will be greatly missed.

     Born in Rockingham, NC, he was the son of the late...

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