All Obituaries

Marcene Miles Bishop was born in Alamance County to Earnest Preston Miles and Addie Warren Miles.  Marcene was educated in the Alamance County School System and furthered her education by obtaining her Associates Degree.  She led a vibrant career in the Insurance industry for many years.  Following living in New York for the majority of her life, she relocated to her home within the Miles' community and reestablished her membership with Miles Chapel Baptist...

Savannah Lee Long Scott, daughter of the late Collie and Lonia B. Hightower Long, was born in Caswell County, NC. She was the middle child of five children, who peacefully went to be with the Lord on September 19, 2020. At an early age she gave her life to Christ and joined Sweet Gum Baptist Church, the home church of the family. Later, in life she became a faithful servant at Ebenezer United Church of Christ, where she was the Coordinator of Culinary Ministry.  She leaves to cherish...

Willie James Poole better known as "Pap" was born to James Poole and Thelma Jacobs Poole in Caswell County, North Carolina.  "Pap" was a farmer for the majority of his life and he enjoyed spending time with his family and friends.   He was baptized at and joined Martin's Chapel Church.  His membership remained with the church through his life.   Tender memories will forever remain with his sister: Carolyn Poole Vanhook as well as several nieces...

Mr. James Edward Rogers age 59 of 666 Lakeside Ave Burlington transitioned on September 13, 2020 at Hospice of Alamance-Caswell. Mr. Rogers is the son of Ms. Ophelia Patrick Totten and the late Mr. Eugene Rogers. James was a member of Maple Grove Missionary Baptist Church, he farmed most of his life and enjoyed the simple things of life, fishing and listening to music. He is survived by two daughters, Anitra A. Owens and Phyllis Owens (Ralph Dubois); three brothers, Leonard Eugene Rogers,...

Veronica Williams George was born in Alamance County to the Kiah Williams, Sr. and Lena Peoples Williams Martin.  Veronica was a 1964 graduate of Central High School and received her Certified Nurses Assistance Degree.  Veronica was a missionary by nature who loves helping others in any way that she could.  She was a devoted member of Oak Grove Missionary Baptist Church where she served on the Ushers Ministry and the President of Missionary Society.   She leaves loving...

Mr. Norman Harris Leath age 75 of 11363 Sunfish lane Houston, Texas transitioned on September 8, 2020 in Houston Texas.  Norman was the son of  Mr. Walter Freeman and Mrs. Mary Mebane Leath.  He was a graduate of Central High School class of 1963 and NC A&T State University where he obtained his degree in Business Administration.  Norman started his career with El Paso Oil & Gas in El Paso, he later worked as a payroll manager for American Medical...

The life of James Leroy Connally Poteat began in Caswell County on a warm Tuesday, when he was born on June 30, 1942 in Caswell County to Ruth Jane Poteat Connally and Amos Monroe Woods, Sr.  He was reared in the home of his beloved Grandmother, whom he called "Ma", Mollie Ann Poole Poteat.  He was educated in the Caswell County School System and was a 1961 graduate of Caswell County Training School.   "Coot" as he was widely known, was a Professional...

William Howard 76, of Burlington North Carolina, departed this life on September 5, 2020, while at the Alamance Caswell & Hospice and Palliative Care of Greensboro. William was born in Charlottesville, VA on December 20th, 1944.  He was the son of the late Catherine E. Jones. William loved traveling, watching sports and listening to music. When relaxing at home he loved watching old westerns movies on TV.     He was preceded in death by His precious...

Mother Lelia K. Francis was born to Lem Kirkpatrick and Cenith Alston Kirkpatrick ans was the wife of Deacon Hulon Francis.  She an active member of New Covenant United Holy Church for more than 80 years and a retiree of the Alamance-Burlington School System.   Remembering her legacy and life are her daughter: Mary F. Williams; grandson: Paki Williams (Thomascina) and two-great-grandchildren and many nieces and nephews.   Mother Francis passed away...

Adolphus Ophield Miles was born to Laddie Miles, Sr. and Genevieve Viola Trollinger Miles and the husband of Evelyn Teel Miles.  He was a retiree of Duke Energy and member of First Baptist Church.  He was the owner and operator also of Miles Auto Shop. He leaves loving memories to his children: Sonia Corbett (Ronald) and Christopher Miles (Amy); three grandchildren: Jenna A. Corbett, Darren Miles and Justin A. Corbett: three siblings: Beulah M. Farrish, Debra...