All Obituaries

Proverbs 31:10 Who can find a “Virtuos Woman” ? For her price is far above rubies.  The heart of her husband doth safely trust in her, so that he shall have no need of spoil.  She will do him good and not evil, all the days of her life. Deaconess Cora Mae Martin Williamson Hayes was born to the late Mrs. Callie Miles Martin and Mr. Eddie Martin on June 30, 1930.  Cora Mae departed this earthly world to be reunited with her Heavenly Father, Her Lord and Saviour...

Mrs. Lillie Mae Thompson Bumpass , the daughter of the late Sam Thompson and Caroline Francis Brown Thompson, was born on September 30, 1929 in Caswell County. She was called home to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024 in the comfort of her home in Burlington, North Carolina. Lillie received her formal education in the public school system in Graham, North Carolina. She had a true love for family and enjoyed her word search puzzle books. She also enjoyed singing, had a love for Christian/...

James Earl Crisp (Babe) was born on December 26,1958 in Alamance County, NC to the late Ralph Henry Crisp and Nancy Johnson Crisp. He transitioned from labor to reward on April 9, 2024.  James attended Pleasant Grove Union School and Eastern Alamance High School. He was employed at Ray Cobb Backhoe. He dedicated his life to the farming industry. He loved fishing, hunting, and working on cars and spending time with his family and friends. Those left to cherish his memories his...

Patricia Ann Poole Keel was born in Alamance County, NC on September 19, 1956, and from that moment on, she filled the world with her warmth, kindness, and determination. She was the daughter of the late Franklin Benjamin Poole and late Carrie Louise Royster Poole.  For over two decades, Patricia dedicated herself to her work at CKS Packaging Haw River, NC, where her tireless work ethic and infectious enthusiasm left an indelible mark. In 2014, Patricia was faced with the daunting...

Ms. Julia Robinson McMichael of Burlington transitioned from labor to reward on April 5, 2024 while being cared for at the Authora Care Hospice Home in Burlington.  Julia was the daughter of Mr. Isaiah Robinson and Mrs. Susan Slade Robinson born in Alamance County, NC on September 2, 1948.  She worked in the healthcare industry as a CNA II and Med-tech.  She was a faithful member of Gospel Tabernacle United Holy Church were she proudly served as an Usher.  She was an...

Wilphria Jean Poteat Holt was born September 13, 1951 in Durham County, North Carolina to Robert "Mutt" Poteat and Claudia Lee Moore Poteat. Following a period of declining health on April 3, 2024. she passed away into eternal life while at her home. Jean as she was more commonly known, was a home healthcare provider for several years. She joined Allen‘s Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in her youth and was a member of the gospel choir doing her membership. Later in life,...

Reverend Charles Levi Pinnix otherwise known as “Levi” is from Alamance County and was a graduate of Western Alamance High School. He was born April 1st, 1953, to Mrs. Lula Mae Brand of Burlington, NC and step-father, O’Neal Brand of South Carolina-deceased. He married Annie L. Graves Pinnix from Caswell County, NC on Oct. 26, 1974, this year would have been their 50th wedding anniversary. He has 5 siblings: Mary Foust (Larry), Virginia Carnell, Jerry Brand, Larry...

My mom, Addie “Nana” Louise Parker, age 87 of Burlington NC, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2024, at UNC Hospital in Hillsborough, NC.  Nana, a native of the Pleasant Grove Community in Mebane NC, was born to the late Joseph Rudy Parker and Lunette Jeffries Parker.  Nana was a top 10 graduate of the 1955 class of Pleasant Grove High School and attended North Carolina A&T State University.  Nana attended Martin’s Chapel Baptist Church in Mebane,...

Hazel Whitaker Bunn was born on Thursday morning, October 7, 1943, in Edgecomb County / Rocky Mount, NC to the late John Hill and Eloise Whitaker Knight.  She departed this life early Saturday (Sabbath) morning on March 23, 2024, surrounded by family.  She lived with her mother for a while then later went to live with her mother’s oldest sister (the late Stella Joyner) in Newark, NJ.  She was the 2nd oldest of 10 siblings.  She attended Central High School in...

Miss Julia Roseshalea Richardson, of Burlington, North Carolina transitioned on March 23, 2024. Julia was born to Nathan Cornelious Richardson Jr. and Carrie Sockwell Richardson on July 18, 1990, in Burlington, NC. Julia was baptized at an early age and joined the First Baptist Church of Gibsonville. During her membership she was an Usher, Missionary, worked with the Pastor’s Aid Committee and was the Church Announcer. She graduated from Eastern Guilford High School. After graduating...