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Ruth Sims Kivett
Jan 10, 2025
Ruth Sims Kivett, 93, of Burlington, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 10, 2025, at Moses Cone Hospital. She was born in Stanly County, NC to the late Ernest Leonard Sims and Irene Lowder Sims and was married 60 years to the late Raymond Edward Kivett.
Ruth was a longtime member of Burlington Christian Church. She...
Christopher Lee Moore
Jan 10, 2025
Christopher “Chris” Lee Moore passed away peacefully on January 10, 2025, at his home, succumbing to a heart condition that had challenged him since 2023. Born on September 20, 1979, Chris lived a life brimming with passion, laughter, and a boundless love for those around him.
A musician at heart, Chris was as dynamic as the music he cherished. He loved...
Irene Laverne Thomas McMasters
Jan 9, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Laverne Thomas McMasters, 99 years old, a cherished mother, grandmother, and faithful member of her community. She was born on January 22, 1925 in Alamance County to the late James Robert Thomas and Nellie Mae Hailey Thomas, and was the wife of 50 years to the late Edward William...
Lawrence "Larry" Lee Jordan
Jan 9, 2025
Lawrence "Larry" Lee Jordan, a beloved father, brother, and friend, passed away on January 9, 2025, at Alamance Medical Center. Born on October 31, 1956, in Alamance County, North Carolina, Larry made a lasting impact on everyone who had the pleasure of knowing him.
Larry dedicated many years of his life to his work as a truck driver for Old Dominion...
Nancy Elaine Long Whitt
Jan 9, 2025
Nancy Elaine Long Whitt, 78, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 9, 2025 at Brookdale Memory Care. A native of Alamance County, Nancy was the daughter of the late William and Alta Long and was married to the love of her life James Eugene “Gene” Whitt, who survives.
Nancy married Gene at the beginning of her Senior year at Williams High...
Deborah Jane Gates
Jan 8, 2025
Deborah Gates went home to be with our Lord, January 8, 2025. Born June 1, 1953, she grew up in Prospect Hill, NC. She was the daughter of the late Dallas and Louise Gates.
Deborah is survived by her sister, Cathy G. Vaughn of Louisburg, and a brother, Garry P. Gates (Kathy), of Elon; nieces, Amanda Gates (Josh Privette), Carey French...
Devona "Dee" Campbell Dameron
Jan 7, 2025
We cannot express our sorrow and disbelief in the loss of our Dee. Dee’s life of 55 years is a testament to her love of God, her family and friends. Her strong faith in her savior Jesus Christ provided her with strength and guidance. She shared her love of God with all who knew her. Dee was a devoted wife...
Paul William Fogleman
Jan 6, 2025
Paul William Fogleman, 89, passed away on Monday, January 6, 2025 in Granville County. He was born in Alamance County on September 4, 1935 to the late L.E. Fogleman, Sr. and Catherine P. Fogleman.
Paul enjoyed shopping, hayrides and listening to old country music or Christmas music. He was a member of the Social Club and choir at the Murdoch Center...
Earlie "Junior" Lee Harvell, Jr.
Jan 6, 2025
Earlie "Junior" Lee Harvell, Jr., a beloved father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, and cherished friend, passed away peacefully at his home January 6, 2025, at the age of 85. Born on December 2, 1939, in Guilford County, Junior's life was one marked by dedication to family, service to his country, and a work ethic.
Junior served his country honorably in the...
Mable Dameron McKinney
Jan 4, 2025
Mable Dameron McKinney, a beloved matriarch, peacefully went home to be with her Lord on January 4, 2024, at the age of 100, at the Hospice Home. Born on November 6, 1924, in Caswell County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Walter Anderson and Lillian Maude Fuqua Dameron. Mable was the devoted wife of the late Samuel Floyd...
Beverly Way King
Jan 4, 2025
With heavy hearts, we announce the peaceful passing of Beverly Way King, 95, who departed this life surrounded by her loving family on January 4, 2025, at the Hospice Home. Born on February 12, 1929, in Orange County, she was the cherished daughter of the late Coy Cannady Wilson and Robena Pency Riggs Wilson.
Beverly's life was filled with love and...
Elmon "Peggy" Strouth Tolbert
Jan 4, 2025
Elmon "Peggy" Strouth Tolbert, a loving mother, grandmother, sister, and friend, gracefully departed this life on January 4, 2025, at the age of 91. Born one of 19 children on August 8, 1933, she was a beacon of faith, love, and strength for her family and everyone fortunate enough to know her. Peggy's nurturing spirit was evident in every aspect...
Major Harley Bowes
Jan 2, 2025
Major Harley Bowes, 88, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, January 2, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Alamance County and was the son of the late Joseph Calvin and Mozelle Blackwood Bowes. Major was the beloved husband of 61 years to his wife, Mary “Bobbie” Smith Bowes.
Beginning as a young...
Mary Elizabeth Maynard
Jan 2, 2025
Mary Elizabeth Maynard, 91, a devoted matriarch and a faithful servant of God, passed from this life and leaped into the loving arms of her Lord and Savior on January 2, 2025. She is no longer bound by a wheelchair, pain or sorrow. She was a devoted mother of 5 and loved her children fervently. Mary leaves behind a legacy...
Richard Leon Summers
Jan 1, 2025
Richard Leon Summers, 83, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 1, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Alamance County to the late Roy Wilson Summers and Stella Robena Hall Summers. He was the husband of the late Peggy Summers.
Leon retired from textiles, was a tobacco farmer and a former employee...
Mark Edward Bingham
Dec 30, 2024
Mark Edward Bingham, 58, of Yanceyville, passed away peacefully on Monday, December 30, 2024.
Mark was born February 13, 1966 in Alamance County to Dwight and Judy Bingham. From an early age, he knew without a doubt that he wanted to work on cars. He graduated from Alamance Community College with a degree in Auto Mechanics and immediately went to work...
Graham Lambeth Andrews, Jr.
Dec 27, 2024
Graham Lambeth Andrews, Jr., 79, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. According to his birth certificate, he was born on August 5, 1945 in Danville, VA to Graham Lambeth Andrews, Sr. and Edith Lockwood Matherly Andrews. According to his mother, the date on the birth certificate was incorrect, and he was actually born...
Thomas "Tommy" Ray Miller
Dec 27, 2024
Thomas “Tommy” Ray Miller, 52, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 27, 2024 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family. He was born on March 27, 1972 in Thailand to the late Donald Ray Miller and Supat Ngaosai Cox who survives. Tommy was the husband of 29 ½ years to Angela Lynn Fitzgerald Miller of the home.
He was...
Harvey Leonard Mangum
Dec 27, 2024
Harvey Leonard Mangum, 79, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after battling congestive heart failure. A native of Roxboro, NC, Leonard was the son of the late John Terrell Mangum, Sr. and Julia Clayton Mangum. Leonard was married for over 35 years to the love of his life, Carol who passed away in 2019.
Leonard...
William “Bill” E. Gonyea
Dec 27, 2024
William E. Gonyea Jr. of Burlington, North Carolina. Born January 8, 1945 Died on December 27, 2024 William was the son of William E. Gonyea, deceased and Ernestine Serna Gonyea, living in Pascoag, Rhode Island. Bill is survived by eight siblings: Yvette Gonyea Zannini and her husband Joseph A. Zannini of High Point, North Carolina; Arlene Gonyea Moore of Pascoag,...
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