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Ricky Alan Rose
Feb 6, 2022
Ricky Alan Rose, 63, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Alexandria, LA to the late Bob Rose, Sr and Ann Parrish Rose who survives. He was the husband of 16 years to Holly Webster Rose who survives. ...
Janie McKinney
Feb 6, 2022
Elon - Janie Olivia Hall McKinney, 93, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. A native of Caswell County, she was born September 29, 1928 to the late James Gaither and Nealie Fannie Barts Hall and was the wife of 59 years to the...
Cora Wrenn
Feb 5, 2022
Mrs. Cora Elizabeth Gerringer Wrenn, 93, of Elon, passed away peacefully on Saturday, February 5, 2022 surrounded by her family.
Cora was born January 17, 1929 in Alamance County to the late Walter George Gerringer and Lillian Montgomery Gerringer. A woman of deep faith, she was a founding member of Riverside Holiness Church and shared her love...
Thelma Arbutus "Bookie" Gates
Feb 4, 2022
Thelma Arbutus “Bookie” Johnson Gates, 90, passed away on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Brookdale Assisted Living. She was a native of Guilford County and daughter of the late James Monroe and Maggie Anne Bell Dalrymple Johnson, and was married to the late Charles Alfred Gates.
Thelma retired from Liberty Hosiery after many years...
Kent Thomas
Feb 4, 2022
Gibsonville - Kent Delancy Thomas, 87, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 4, 2022 at Ashton Health and Rehab after several months of failing health. A native of Guilford County, he was born August 26, 1934 to the late Harper Jennings and Cordie Shepherd Thomas and was the husband of 57 years...
Pamela "Pam" Lambert
Feb 4, 2022
Pamela “Pam” Elizabeth Lambert, 69, passed away peacefully on Friday February 4, 2022 at her home. She was born on February 24, 1952 in Bibb, GA to the late Henry Cletus Lambert and Doris Elizabeth West Lambert.
Pam retired after 25 years with Sears Department Store and formerly worked at Petree, Stockton & Robinson...
Tex Rich
Feb 3, 2022
Tex Rich, 79, passed away on February 3, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by his family after a brief illness. He was the son of the late Vance Glenmore Rich, Sr. and Winnie Mae Waller Rich. Tex was employed for 44 years with Kayser Roth. He was a member of Kerr’s Chapel Church. Tex had a...
Sara Spoon
Feb 2, 2022
Sara Coble Spoon, 95 went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 2, 2022. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late Walter Everette “W.E.” and Dora Lednam Spoon.
Sara retired Kayser-Roth Hosiery as an Administrative Assistant. She was a lifetime member of St. Mark’s Church and...
Louise Howerton
Feb 1, 2022
Gibsonville – Louise Murray Howerton, 77, passed away at the Hospice Home on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at following several years of failing health. She was born on April 29, 1944 in Guilford County to the late Walter Marion and Ruby Alcon Murray, and was married to Edker Banks Howerton for almost 50 years.
Louise worked as...
Elizabeth "Lib" Roupe
Feb 1, 2022
Burlington–Elizabeth Pickard Roupe, 90, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 1, 2022 at the HomePlace of Burlington. Lib was born in Burlington, NC on April 14, 1931 to the late John D. Pickard and Margaret Y. Pickard and was the wife of the late Clifton F. Roupe.
She retired from...
Gaynor Whitesell
Jan 31, 2022
Gaynor Maurice Whitesell, 93, passed away peacefully at home on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was born on April 29, 1928 in Guilford County to the late James “J.C.” Connie Whitesell and Gertrude Hawkins Whitesell. He was the husband to Viola Doby Whitesell for 69 years who survives.
Gaynor retired after 37 1⁄2 years...
Ronald Reid Thompson
Jan 31, 2022
Ronald Reid Thompson, 72, passed away at home on January 31, 2022. By his side was his wife of 48 years, Pat Thompson. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, and grandfather.
After retiring from his 40 years at Southern Optical, he enjoyed motorcycle trips with friends, watching Duke basketball games, and doing...
Gail Crutchfield
Jan 31, 2022
Burlington- Gail Crutchfield, 74, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at ARMC. She was a native of Alamance County and the daughter of the late G.C. Crutchfield, Jr. and Birdie Wagoner Crutchfield.
Gail retired after 30 years as an Elementary teacher with EM Holt Elementary School. She enjoyed teaching and was a Clogging...
Tracie Peeples
Jan 31, 2022
Whitsett – Tracie Ranae Peeples, 44, passed away on Monday, January 31, 2022 at Beacon Place in Greensboro surrounded by her beloved family. Tracie was born in Guilford County on July 7, 1977 to Cindy Bush and Billy Peeples.
Tracie was a loving, compassionate person with an amazing smile. She was fiercely loyal to her friends and...
Ettalene Shaw
Jan 28, 2022
Mrs. Ettalene Ward Shaw, 95, of Burlington, was welcomed into the loving arms of her Savior and King, Jesus Christ, on January 28, 2022. Ettalene was born June 12, 1926 in Guilford County. She was the wife of 72 years to the late Elbert L. Shaw and the daughter of Charlie Weaver Ward and Martha Edna Arnold Ward.
...Cyrus Lewis, Jr.
Jan 28, 2022
Cyrus Ervin Lewis, Jr., 72, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center following a brief illness. A native of Alamance County, he was born June 29, 1949 to the late Cyrus Ervin Lewis, Sr. and Edith Faucette Lewis and was the husband of 13 years to...
Larry Ring
Jan 27, 2022
Larry Alan Ring, 78, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on January 27, 2022 after years of declining health. Larry is survived by his loving wife of over 50 years, Ellen Wilson Ring, and his children: Patrick Ring (Noelle)of Garner, NC, Scott Ring (Katie) of Burlington, NC and Dana Ring of Cumming, Ga, his cherished...
Rita Patterson Whitley
Jan 27, 2022
Rita Diane Patterson Whitley, 69, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 27, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was born on July 15, 1952 in Forsyth County, GA to the late Edwin Eugene Patterson and Theresa Latrelle Crowe Patterson, and was married to Bruce Stanley “Stan” Whitley of 48 years of the home.
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William "Red" Justice
Jan 24, 2022
Mr. William Calvin “Red” Justice, age 87, peacefully went home to be with the Lord on Monday, January 24, 2022 at his residence after several months of failing health.
Red was born in Stokes County on June 27, 1934 to the late Robert Lee Justice, Sr. and the late Virginia Moss Justice. He was the owner and...
Jim Collins
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. James Oliver Collins, 85, of Connelly Springs, NC (formally of Burlington) passed away on Sunday January 23, 2022 at his residence after a period of declining health.
Mr. Collins was born December 14, 1936 in Alamance County, a son of the late William Edgar and Ruby Lester Collins. He served his country as a member of...