Obituaries

George Edwyn Whitehead

George Edwyn Whitehead

Apr 1, 2026

George Edwyn (Ed) Whitehead, 81, passed away on April 1, 2026 after a long and courageous battle with cancer. Born in Tarboro, NC, he grew up in Whitakers, NC and was the son of the late Samuel Lyman Whitehead and Katherine Marks Whitehead.

Ed worked in the premium finance industry for over 40 years and retired from Imperial PFS. Outside of...

Joel Terrell

Joel Terrell

Mar 30, 2026

Joel Shepherd Terrell, 57 passed away in Raleigh, NC on March 30, 2026. Born in Burlington, NC, Joel was the child of J.C. (Janet) Scott and Don Moose. Born and raised in Graham, Joel currently resided in Raleigh. Joel graduated from Graham High School and attended NC State University. Throughout the years, Joel maintained friendships with his childhood and college...

Steven Richard Cates

Steven Richard Cates

Mar 30, 2026

Steven Richard Cates, beloved son of the late Richard and Mary Cates, passed away on March 30, 2026.  He spent his life working in food service and retired from Liberty Commons in Burlington, NC.

Steven was a devoted fan of North Carolina Tar Heels Basketball, rarely missing a game and always cheering them on with passion. He also had a deep...

Bobby Allen Conner

Bobby Allen Conner

Mar 30, 2026

 Bobby Allen Conner, 85, of Graham, NC was welcomed into heaven on March 30, 2026 at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on June 28, 1940, in Person County, North Carolina, Bobby was the son of the late Wardell Linnie Conner and Annie Bertha Briggs Conner. He shared 58 wonderful years of marriage with his beloved wife, Edith Wilson...

Pamela "Sue" Jenkins Herring

Pamela "Sue" Jenkins Herring

Mar 29, 2026

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Pamela Sue Jenkins Herring, 77, of Graham, known lovingly as Sue, passed away on March 29,2026, in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Sue was born on May 7, 1948, in Alamance County, North Carolina, and she spent her life rooted in the community she called home. She was a woman of steady character,...

Frances Darlene Hess

Frances Darlene Hess

Mar 29, 2026

Frances Darlene Hess passed away, leaving behind a lifetime of love, family, and cherished memories.

She was the daughter of the late Joseph Parker Sr. and Molean Parker, and was also preceded in death by her brothers, Joey Parker and Johnny Parker.

Darlene is survived by her husband, Richard, who stood by her side with love and companionship. She was a proud...

Billy "Bill" Allen Kirby Jr.

Billy "Bill" Allen Kirby Jr.

Mar 28, 2026

Billy “Bill” Allen Kirby Jr., 77, of Prospect Hill went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 28, 2026. He was born on July 30, 1948, to the late Billy and Dorine Kirby. Bill spent his life working as a tobacco farmer and as a rural mail carrier part time in Efland where he worked for 20 years.

In...

Kenneth Raymond Caro

Kenneth Raymond Caro

Mar 26, 2026

Kenneth Raymond Caro, 65, of Pittsboro, NC and born on December 2, 1960, in Queens, New York, passed away on March 26, 2026, at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham, North Carolina. He was a Christian, a proud veteran of the United States Marine Corps, and a retired NYPD officer who devoted most of his life to law enforcement and public...

Diana Gail Lance

Diana Gail Lance

Mar 26, 2026



Diana Gail Payne Lance of Mebane passed away Thursday, March 26, 2026 surrounded by her family at her residence. Diana was born in Alamance County to Frank Herbert Payne and Marion Colleen Oakley Payne both deceased. Diana worked as a Dental Assistant from 1975 until 2025 before retiring. She truly loved all her patients she came in contact with over...

Charles Dewey "Jeep" Futrell

Charles Dewey "Jeep" Futrell

Mar 26, 2026

Charles Dewey “Jeep” Futrell, 97, of Graham went home to be with Jesus on Thursday, March 26, 2026. He was born on October 26, 1928, to Dewey and Leitha Futrell.

An avid sportsman, Jeep played football, basketball, and baseball, carrying his love for athletics throughout his life. He especially enjoyed spending time on the golf course—never forgetting the day he made...

Johnny Clayton Lankford

Johnny Clayton Lankford

Mar 24, 2026

Johnny Clayton Lankford a cherished husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather passed away peacefully on March 24, 2026, with family by his side. He was born on September 1, 1934, to the late Bryant Carson Lankford and Callie Harris Lankford. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Bryant Lankford and Ned Lankford; his sisters, Ruby Kenyon and Marie Patton....

Patricia Shaw

Patricia Shaw

Mar 20, 2026

2 Cor 5:8

We are confident, yes, well pleased rather to be absent from the body and to be present with the Lord.

Patricia A. Shaw (O’Connor), age 77, a beloved wife, sister, daughter, sister-in-law and friend went home to be with the Lord on March 20, 2026, surrounded by loved ones. She resided in Mebane with her sister Barbara and grandnieces...

Barbara Pascucci

Barbara Pascucci

Mar 20, 2026

Barbara A. Pascucci (Graham), age 80, passed away on March 20, 2026.

A native of Endicott, NY, Barbara was born to Robert and Virginia Graham on June 4, 1945. She attended State University College at Oneonta before marrying her husband, Alan Pascucci, in 1966. Together, they began their family with the birth of their son, Robert, in 1979. The couple eventually...

Russell Alvis

Russell Alvis

Mar 19, 2026

Born to parents John Auman Alvis, Jr. and Bonnie Glasgow Alvis in 1973 and born into new life at 16 years of age, Russell “Russ” Lynn Alvis joined his Savior Jesus Christ on March 19, 2026, after an extended illness. Russ was preceded in death by his parents as well as grandparents John Auman Alvis, Sr. and Frances Gallimore Alvis,...

Doris Jane Caruso

Doris Jane Caruso

Mar 18, 2026

“It is in dying that we are born to eternal life.” Saint Francis of Assisi

Doris was born March 30, 1928 in Oak Park, Illinois to parents T. Marjorie Van Mater Dix and George Dix. She was baptized that year by the Reverend Polk at Saint Barnabas, Episcopal Church.

Three sisters preceded her in death: Joanne, Marilyn (Anne) and Dorothy,

Doris was educated...

Lonnie Leroy Maynard

Lonnie Leroy Maynard

Mar 18, 2026

Lonnie Leroy Maynard, affectionately known as Leroy to his friends and family, laid down his working tools on March 18, 2026, at the age of 87. Born on May 4, 1938, to Lonnie "Bill" Maynard and Lola Williams Maynard, Leroy lived a life marked by dedication to his family, service to his country, and a passion for community involvement. 

Leroy was...

Jacob Lee Woods

Jacob Lee Woods

Mar 17, 2026

Jacob Lee Woods, 28, of Elon, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026. Born in Davis County, Utah, Jacob was the son of Roy Woods and Andrea Adams. He was a loving son, devoted brother, proud father, and a faithful friend to many.

Jacob had a deep love for the outdoors, especially hunting, where he found both peace and adventure. A...

Michele Miller Breeden

Michele Miller Breeden

Mar 17, 2026

Michele Miller Breeden, 56, of Burlington, passed away on March 17, 2026. Michele was a devoted wife, loving mother and grandmother, and a true friend to many. She shared 32 wonderful years of marriage with the love of her life and very best friend, her husband, Lee, building a life full of love, laughter, and deep companionship. She had a...

Kenneth Bradford "Skip" Youngdahl

Kenneth Bradford "Skip" Youngdahl

Mar 14, 2026

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Skip Youngdahl 90, of Mebane, NC passed away on March 14, 2026 and was born in North Attleboro, Massachusetts on Christmas Day in 1935. His first romance with airplanes began as an eight year old when he would cut out the model airplanes on the Kellogg’s Pep cereal box and hang them from the ceiling...

Vickie Mitchell Bowers

Vickie Mitchell Bowers

Mar 13, 2026

Vickie Mitchell Bowers, 76, of Graham, passed away peacefully on March 13, 2026, in Alamance Co., NC—the very place she first graced the world with her presence on October 1, 1949. A devoted Christian and cherished member of The World of Pentecost, Vickie's unwavering faith and love for her church family knew no bounds, guiding her through a life filled...