All Obituaries

Mrs. Mildred Turner Crawford 100, of 3248 Sawmill Drive, Elon, NC transitioned peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving and dedicated family on Friday, September 30, 2022. Mildred was born to Porter Turner and Ida Shaw Turner on August 24, 1922 in Alamance County. She was educated in the Alamance County School System. She married the love of her life John R. Crawford Sr. and from this union six children were born. Mildred loved spending time with her family. She loved cooking...

Mr. James Clarence Fuller, respectfully referred to as "Jim" was a resident of Macon St. Burlington NC until God in all his mercy called him from his labor on Earth to his reward in Heaven on September 29, 2022.  James was born on November 19, 1938 to Mr. Clarence Fuller and Mrs. Gladys Daye Fuller in Alamance County, NC.   James "Jim" Fuller was a graduate of Pleasant Grove Union High School in the class of 1957, after high school he bravely served...

Willie Jean White Cooper was born November 4, 1932 to the late Reverend Willie N. White and the late Dorothy Oliver White in Burlington, North Carolina.  Willie Jean spent her early years in the Petersburg Community of Burlington and attended Jordan Sellars High School.  She was an active member of Jordan Sellars High School Band where she played drums. Jean attended Queens Chapel African Methodist Church as a child.  Upon her father’s calling to...

Mr. Willard Albert Jones Sr. of Miles Chapel Rd. Mebane transitioned peacefully on Saturday September 24, 2022 in Arizona while visiting with the apple of his eye, his daughter, Adrienne.  Mr. Jones was born in Orange County NC to Mr. William Jones and Mrs. Ruby Wade Jones. Mr. Willard was educated in the Orange County School System after graduation he enlisted in the United States Army where he served honorably.  Professionally he was a A1 Certified Diesel Mechanic....

Mrs. Ivia Covington Benson was born March 25, 1926 in Alamance County to Mr. Samuel Covington and Mrs. Minnie Corbett Covington. She was graduate of Jordan Sellars High School and continued her education at Shaw University earning her Bachelor of Science degree in Home Economical Science. She also has received additional training in Social Work. She met and married the love of her life Mr. Robert L. Benson in 1956 and the two shared 51 years of wedded bliss. She was...

Michael was born May 4, 1964, in Guilford County, North Carolina. He departed this earthly life on September 23, 2022, at UNC Medical Center.  Michael grew up in Gibsonville, NC. and was educated in the Guilford County school system. He was a faithful member of his church.  Michael enjoyed spending time with his loved ones and putting a smile on all their faces, whether it was by cracking a joke or “picking” with them. Michael always knew how to make sure everyone...

Earnestine “Judy” Betty McCollum White was born on May 8th, 1945, to the late Levorgia Jackson, Jr. and the late Nadine McCollum Jackson. Judy, who was primarily raised by her grandmother Eliza Roberts McCollum, was educated in Alamance County, and attended Jordan Sellars High School. In 1971 Judy married Jerry Warren White and to this union, their one and only child, Jeron Christopher White was born.    Before retiring in 2007, Judy was employed at Kayser Roth, Flint...

Betty Evenlyn Lee Johnson, daughter of the late Gilda and Catherine Lee was born 18 July 1941 in Hurdle Mills, North Carolina.  She departed her earthly life on 12 September 2022 at her home in Greensboro, North Carolina. Betty graduated from Pleasant Grove Union School class of 1959.  After graduating she worked in textile and the health care industry for many years. She retired from Dana Yarn in 2007. To strengthen her foundation Betty dedicated her life to God, she was a...

Mrs. Kellie Martin Belton of 612 N. Fisher St. Burlington transitioned from her labor to her eternal reward on September 9, 2022 at her residence.  Mrs. Belton was one of ten children born to Mr. John Albert Martin and Mrs. Lena Peoples Martin in Alamance County, NC on October 11, 1949. Mrs. Kellie was educated in the Alamance County School System, graduating in 1967 from Central High School in Graham, NC, then achieving an Associate Degree from Alamance Community...

Mr. Alex Junior Fuller formerly of the Greenlevel Community transitioned on September 8, 2022 in Gretna, Virginia.  He was born in Person County, NC  on June 5, 1957 to Mr. Joe Brandon Fuller and Mrs. Margaret Mozelle Torain Fuller. Alex was baptised and joined St. James Baptist Church in Leasburg, NC at an early.  He was a Professional Truck Driver for as long as he health permitted.  At other times Alex enjoyed fishing, spending quality time with his family...