All Obituaries

On June 12, 2019, Earl C. Pickett , was called home to be with the Lord.  Earl, was the second child of Earl C. and Minnie Ester Smith Pickett.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Minnie Earl, at a young age.  Earl was educated in the Chicago School system, graduating in 1967, he immediately joined the United States Marine Corps.  Earl spent six years in the Corps, traveling across the country and finally settling in Hawaii.  He stayed in Hawaii for an...

Samuel Eugene Pratt He was the son of John Wesley Thompson and Eva Valines Thomson Nichols and the husband of Geraldine Hightower Pratt, all deceased. He was a self-employed Concrete Finishing Contractor.   He is survived by his children: Novie Jean P. Isley (Clyde), Gurney Pratt (Carol), Kelvin “Keith” Pratt (Barbara) and Joel Pratt; 8 grandchildren; a host of great-grandchildren and a sister: Emma Irene Thompson Long.    In addition to his...

Mr. Willie Andrew Corbett of Burlington was the son of Mr. Reamus Corbett and Mrs. Verdie Williamson Corbett both deceased.  Mr. Corbett was the husband of Mrs. Hattie Sue Pulliam Corbett also deceased.  He retired from the City of Burlington with over 40years of service.  He was a faithful member of Stoney Creek AME Church where he served on the Usher Board.   Mr. Corbett is survived by five daughters, Shelia Corbett, Pamela Corbett, Andrea Corbett, Valerie Willis...

Mr. David Foust “Pops” the son of Sherman Foust and Alene Holt Foust and was married to Carrie Crisp Foust, all deceased.               Survivors include: two sons: David Christopher Foust (Carla) and Kalen Tod Foust (Jocelyn); four grandchildren; five siblings: Mary Stone, Nancy Mims, James C. Foust, Dorothy Haith and Louise...

            On April 29, 1943, Nancy Carolyn Williams Green was born the fifth child and third daughter of Nancy Burnett Williams and Alonzo Williams in Orange County, North Carolina.  Her family later moved to Alamance County where she resided until her death on June 8, 2019 at Duke University Medical Center.               Carolyn was a 1961 graduate...

Mr. Reginald “Reggie” Hester, age 64 of 510 E. Webb St. Mebane transitioned on June 5, 2019 at Cone Health, ARMC.     “Reggie” was born on February 4, 1955 in Orange County to William Hester and Ethel Thompson Hester.   “Reggie” worked as a driver for Wicker Trucking Company and Burlington Industries during his earlier years of good health.  He was a member of Mebane First Baptist Church, where at times you could find him...

Carolyn Jean Tinnin made her departure from this life June 4, 2019, at her home  She was born October 19, 1946, in Alamance County.  She was the daughter of Ralph L. Thompson and Emma Richmond Thompson and was married to Willie Tom "Tic-Tock" Tinnin.   Left here to cherish her memories are children: Terry F. Tinnin, El Diego A.M. Tinnin, Xavier Mark Anthony Tinnin (Toni), Shirazette L.A. Tinnin; six grandchildren; five great grandchildren; two...

Robert H. Terrell departed this life June 2, 2019. He was born October 16, 1937, in Orange County.  Robert was the last born child to John Henry Terrell, Sr. and Ina Jacobs Terrell. Robert Terrell achieved excellence in his life.  Robert was a hard working husband, and father.  Robert was in the work force industry for 50 years. During his job tenure, he worked at several organizations. Rob started working on a farm in Cedar Grove at an early age, his...

Elliot L. Lambert passed from this life to life eternal on June 1, 2019.  He was born in Alamance County to John Edward Lambert and Fannie Elizabeth Parrish Lambert.  He was a 1970 graduate of Central High School, Graham.  For many years he was an Insurance Broker and later in life he became a Real Estate Agent.  He was a member of Parrish Chapel Christian Church.  He is survived by his son Kevin Lambert (Donna); three sisters: Francine L. Terrell, Gloria L....

Mrs. Milagros Ruiz Stanley, 57 passed away on May 28, 2019 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center.    “Millie” was the daughter of Rafel Ruiz and Sonia Rodriguez and the wife Mark Stanley. She is survived by: her husband Mark Stanley; her mother Sonia Rodriguez; four sons: Muhammad BenBenu, Karhim BenBenu, Brahim BenBenu, Yusef BenBenu; daughter: LaTina Adams (Eric) and a sister: Trudy Miller.   In addition to her father, she was preceded in death...