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Parks Everette Kimbro
Feb 1, 2023
Parks Everette Kimbro, 66, of Burlington, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 surrounded by his family.
A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late Brodie Everette Kimbro and Audrey Grey Kimbro who survives, and was married for 45 years to Donna Chandler Kimbro who survives.
Parks started his career in retail clothing in the Boys...
Kenneth "Ken" Hopkins
Feb 1, 2023
Kenneth “Ken” Ambrose Hopkins, 74, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at his home. He was born on December 23, 1948 in West Jefferson, NC to the late William Ambrose Hopkins and Violet Evelyn Wyatt Hopkins, and was the husband of 49 years to Gloria Cox Hopkins who survives.
Ken retired after 23 years with Dick Shirley Chevrolet....
Ernest Lee Hatchel
Feb 1, 2023
Ernest Lee Hatchel, 95, passed away on Wednesday, February 1, 2023 at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell. He was born on July 19, 1927 in Mecklenburg County, VA to the late James Henry Hatchel and the late Mary Steverson Hatchel and was married for over 75 years to Margaret Virginia Tyree Hatchel, who passed away in 2021.
Ernest...
Gary "Red" Smith
Jan 29, 2023
Burlington-Gary “Red” Smith, 78, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, January 29, 2023 at his home surrounded by his family. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Andrew and Agnes Murray Smith and was the husband of 53 years to Linda Shepherd Smith of the home.
Red retired from Burlington Industries,...
"Anneliese" Cacilie Lieselotte Busenthür Norris
Jan 27, 2023
“Anneliese” Cacilie Lieselotte Busenthür Norris – well known as Anneliese was 93 years old when she left her Earthly Presence on January 27, 2023. She was surrounded by those who loved and adored her 24/7 the last six days of her life. Mom was showered with thousands of I Love Yous, Hugs, Kisses, and Affirmation of what a great wife,...
Jerry Lee Bumgarner
Jan 27, 2023
Jerry Lee Bumgarner, 69, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 27,2023 at the Hospice Home. He was a native of Alamance County and the son of the late James Oliver and Mary Sue Arrwood Bumgarner. Jerry was the husband of 51 years to Vivian Simpson Bumgarner who survives.
Jerry retired from CKS after 40 years...
Grace Yvonne Warren Rumley
Jan 25, 2023
Grace Yvonne Rumley, 86, met her maker on Wednesday, January 25, 2023, at her home surrounded by family. She was born February 26, 1936 to the late Isaac Herbert Warren and Mamie Josephine Gerkin of Alamance County. Grace was preceded in death, by her husband of 68 years, Wallace Alton “Smokey” Rumley.Grace was last employed with The Guilford County Senior...
Golda "Goldie" Fogleman Whittle
Jan 24, 2023
Golda “Goldie” Fogleman Whittle, 99, passed away peacefully on Tuesday January 24, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born on June 8, 1923 in Alamance County to the late Daniel Cicero “D.C.” Fogleman and Millie Thompson Fogleman, and was married to the late L.C. “Pete” Presley Whittle who died in 1993.
Goldie retired at age 91...
Raymond Lee Smith
Jan 24, 2023
Raymond Lee Smith, 85, passed away on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ralph Frank Smith and Annie Royal Martin Smith and was married for over 40 years to Rachel Loftis Smith, who survives. Raymond was an Electrician...
Theodore "Ted" Roosevelt Duckworth
Jan 23, 2023
Theodore “Ted” Roosevelt Duckworth, 86 went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 23, 2023. He was a native of Avery County and the son of the late Gurney L. and Brazilla Braswell Duckworth. He was the husband of 60 years to the late Hilda Mansfield Duckworth.
Ted retired from Culp Weaving and was a member of the...
Larry Kenneth Warren
Jan 21, 2023
Mr. Larry Kenneth Warren, age 81, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023 at his residence after several months of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Frank Wesley Warren and the late Julia Thelma Starling Warren and was married for over 34 years to Mrs. Etta Jane...
Betty Caviness Greeson
Jan 21, 2023
Betty Caviness Greeson, 90, went to be with her heavenly father on Saturday, January 21, 2023. She was born on July 30, 1932 in Randolph County to the late Armp Caviness and Nellie Madge Langley Caviness, and was the wife of 64 years to the late Raymond Clyde Greeson who died in 2012.
Betty retired after 28 years from Sears...
James William "Bill" Batey
Jan 19, 2023
James William “Bill” Batey, 92, of Burlington passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.
Bill was born March 29, 1930 in Illinois. He worked in the telecommunications field for the majority of his career, working until September 2022 for Avaya. An avid traveler, he was always willing to head to a new destination, even earning his pilot’s license in order to...
Richard Dean Wright
Jan 19, 2023
Mr. Richard Dean Wright, age 66, of Burlington, passed away on Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Bob and Jane Wright and was married for over 17 years to Mrs. Elizabeth Summers Wright, who survives. He was the owner and operator...
Terry "T.J." Lee Justice
Jan 18, 2023
Terry “T.J.” Lee Justice, 70, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 18, 2022 at Genesis Siler City Center. He was born on July 18, 1952 in Chatham County to the late Hoyt Nathaniel Justice and Dorothy Meeks Justice.
T.J. was a former employee with Gaddy Tree Service. He was of the Baptist faith, an avid Nascar fan that enjoyed watching...
Bobby Donald Stewart
Jan 15, 2023
Bobby Donald Stewart, 86 years old, was ushered by the Lord to his heavenly home on Sunday, January 15, 2023. He was a native of Burlington, NC and the son of the late Charles Norman Stewart and Mary Louise Prosser Stewart. He was a devoted husband of 65 years to Carolyn Blackwelder Stewart.
Bobby worked for the City of Greensboro...
Dr. Lamarr Mooneyham
Jan 12, 2023
Dr. Lamarr Mooneyham, (74), of Ringgold, Virginia, passed away on January 12, 2023, surrounded by family.
Lamarr was born to Harold and Marcene, on October 3, 1948, in Greensboro, North Carolina. He was “reared” by his loving grandmother, Phebe Kernodle, whom he affectionately referred to as “mama,” from the age of eight. He was a talented athlete who enjoyed...
Betty Kimberly Settlemyre
Jan 11, 2023
Betty Kimberly Settlemyre also known as Betty Kim, 62, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surround by her family. She was born in Forsyth County on February 18, 1960 to the late Rev. John William Settlemyre and Betty Pfaff Settlemyre who survives.
Betty Kim formerly worked at Vocational Trade for many years. She...
Hazel "Susie" Jean Rudd Jefferson
Jan 11, 2023
Hazel “Susie” Jefferson, 77, of Reidsville, passed away on Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.
A native of Caswell County, she was the daughter of the late Thomas Jefferson Rudd and Esther Apple Rudd.
Susie attended Pleasant View Assembly of God Church in Reidsville and worked for 35 years at Glen Raven Mills until her...