All Obituaries

Mr. Stoney Rennie Long age 57 of 412 Hood St. transitioned on February 19, 2021 at Cone Health ARMC. Stoney was the loving son of Mrs. Hallie Mae Bigelow Long  and Mr. Thomas Shavers both now deceased.  He was born in Alamance County on August 20, 1963.  Stoney worked at Vocational Trade and volunteered whenever and wherever he could.  He loved to build things, collect cans and attending dances.  His favorite hymn was "Precious Lord" and he was a member of...

The Reverend Bennie Lee Crisp resided at 1022 North Fraizer Rd., Mebane, NC. He made his peaceful transition into eternal life on February 12, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.  Reverend Crisp was born February 8, 1953 in Alamance County North Carolina to Buary Carl Crisp and Mary Elizabeth Mitchell Crisp. He was married on June 27, 1981 to his faithful and devoted wife, Mrs. Linda Miles Chrisp for almost 40 years. Rev. Crisp was a true and faithful...

Brenda Ferguson Clinkscales of Graham,N.C. peacefully transitioned on February 12th, 2021 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Center.  Our beloved mother, grandmother, aunt “Bren,” and friend graced the world with her kind presence on February 25th, 1946,  born to Lillie Ferguson and William Wilbert Turner, both deceased. Brenda was married to the late Kye Clinkscales Jr. , and is also preceded in death by her sister Yvonne Gray.  She attended Jordan Sellars...

Willie Elmore Summers, Jr. better known as "Jingle Bell" was born July 28, 1943 in Guilford County, NC to Willie Elmore Summers, Sr. and Hilda Troxler Summers Moore.  He transitioned from this life to life eternal on Thursday, February 11, 2021 at Novant Health Forsyth Medical Center.   "Jingle Bell" was raised in Gibsonville, NC and was a graduate of Sedalia High School.  Following graduation, he worked for several years as a Brick Mason and an...

Mr. James E. McDowell age 76 of Tarpley St. Burlington transitioned on February 9, 2021 at his home.  Mr. McDowell was the son of Mr. Earl McDowell and Mrs. Susan Gentry McDowell born on August 22, 1944 in Cabell County WV. Mr. McDowell was a Law Professor at NC State University and a member of Piney Grove AME Church in Raleigh, NC. Mr. McDowell will be truly missed by his daughters, Lisa Wright (Larry) and Julie McDowell; three grandchildren and three sisters, Nora McDowell, Tracy...

Mrs. Kathleen Harris Goins age 81 of Burlington, NC transitioned February 7, 2021 at Alamance Healthcare Center after a lengthy illness.  She was the daughter of Mr. Henry Harris and Mrs. Lillian Swan Harris born in Alamance County, NC on September 18, 1939. Mrs. Kathleen is married to Mr. John Goins of Burlington, NC.  She was a member of Ebenezer UCC and was a dedicated homemaker and also worked in the food industry for many years.  Kathleen will be fondly remembered by...

Ms. Betina Ann Holman of 805 Maple Ave. Burlington transitioned on February 7, 2021 at her residence.  Betina is the daughter of  the late ​Mr. Reginald "Reggie" Hester and Mrs. Christina Ann Holman Bradsher.  She was born in Wake County, NC on August 14, 1981.  She was a graduate of Cummings High School in the class of 2000.  Betina loved working with children as she was employed by Boys & Girls Learning Center.  She worked with the...

Mr. Clyde Hayes, passed away at his residence on February 1, 2021. He was the son of Mr. Harding Hayes and Mrs. Elvira "Fifth" Anderson Hayes.  He was a retiree of the Cone Mills and a member of Martin's Chapel Baptist Church.    Survivors include an aunt: Sylvia Hayes Martin of Burlington  as well as a host of cousins and friends.  He was preceded in death by his parents and his twin brother Clinton Hayes.

Mr. Robert Rickey Hester was born in Alamance County to William Hester, Sr. and Eljay Boseman Hester on May 24, 1944.  He passed away peacefully on February 1, 2021 while he was being cared for by the staff of Golden Years Assisted Living of Burlington.  He was a graduate of Central High School, Graham, North Carolina.  For over 40 years, he was employed as a Longshoreman.   He is survived by his children: Robert Hester and Shantera Thomas; two siblings: John Hester and...

Our loved one, Janet Clay Bernard, passed peacefully into eternal rest on January 31, 2021.  Janet “Tuffy” displayed many beautiful attributes.  She was supportive and had a giving spirit, but the most outstanding attributes were the love and kindness she always showered upon her family and friends.  Janet was born in Burlington, North Carolina in Alamance County on November 6, 1959.  She was the only child born to the late Geneva Russell Clay...