All Obituaries

Mr. Errol George Coleman, better known as "Bob", passed away on August 2019 at the University of Chapel Hill Hospitals.  He was a native of Jamaica, but made Efland, North Carolina his home.  He was a skilled craftsman, constructing many homes and lasting structures.  He was a devoted member of Mt Zion African Methodist Episcopal Church.  He was married to Joyce Nichols Coleman.   He is survived by his three children: Patricia Paylor (Charles),...

Mrs. Lucille Wade Crisp Conyers was born in Alamance County to Elder Ralph Wade and Mrs. Moriah Cousin Wade.   She was a Head Cook with the Alamance Burlington School System.  She was a member of Burton's Chapel Baptist Church since her youth serving in the past with the Missionaries and a member of the Choir.  Needing a church closer to her home, she decided to unite with New Birth Missionary Baptist Church where she was honored to serve as a Church Mother....

Mr. Clyde William Baldwin age 88 of 414 Enoch St. Burlington, transitioned from labor to reward on August 14, 2019 at his residence.  He was the son of Mr. Charlie Baldwin and Mrs. Berta Burnett Baldwin.  Born in Chatham County, NC on October 23, 1930. Clyde was also referred to as "Uncle Dan" by his many nieces and nephews.  He was a professional car detailer, working for many dealerships and for himself.  He was a member and  Trustee...

Mrs. Mary Elizabeth Alston Patterson, age 99 of 7708 S. NC Hwy 49 Snow Camp, transitioned from labor to reward on August 10, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Alamance Caswell.  She was the last surviving child to parents Mr. Jerry Alston and Mrs. Lillie Brooks Alston both now deceased. Mrs. Patterson was married to the late Mr. Dassie Norman Patterson, and they were blessed with the opportunity to raise three beautiful children, Dennis A. Patterson (Crystal), Gloria Synthia Kay...

Darlene Crisp was born on August 4, 1961 in Orange County to Ernest Crisp and Almadean Hester Crisp.  She was a graduate of Eastern Alamance High School with the class of 1979.  She worked with  Sheetz Distribution Center with the Packing Department and also with WalMart as a Cashier.  She was a member of Hester's Grove Baptist Church.  Darlene had a great love for riding and being around Motorcycles.   She leaves loving and lasting memories to her...

     James Earl Snipes of Mebane NC passed in peace on Saturday August 10 2019 surrounded by family .       Ray of sunshine humble loving son, husband, father,friend, this defines James Earl Snipes born July 24th 1939 to the late Roosevelt and Callie Snipes.  James was a kind soul with a wonderful spirit as well as sense of humor. Often encouraging others with is favorite mantra " Life is a big bundle of joy ". And his famous "Ahhh beep...

Mr. Danny E. Burnett age 66 of 318 Doggett Dr. Graham, NC, transitioned from labor to reward on August 9, 2019 at his home.  Mr. Burnett was the son of Mr. Cletus Jerome Burnett and Mrs. Dorcus Ella Mae Clegg Burnett both deceased. Danny was a 1971 graduate of Southern High School.  He was an Electrician at Redman’s Mobile Home, Culp Weaving and The Honda Plant.  He was well known throughout Alamance County for his love of sports, his quick wit and his...

Betty Sue Corbett Graves was born in Caswell County to Ossie Ambos David Corbett and Ada Morrow Corbett.  She was a member of Union Chapel United Church of Christ where she sang with the Senior Choir and served with the Missionaries.     She is survived by her only child: Joe Louis Corbett (Gertrude); three granddaughters: Lisa L. Hamilton (Quentin), Charita L. Carter and Keosha Y. Thomas; 6 great-grandchildren; 1 grea-great-grandchild; three siblings: Ada Louise...

Jimmy Lee Chaplin was born in Alamance County to the late Press Chaplin and the late Martha Waddy Chaplin.  He was married to Mrs. Louise Reid Chaplin. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam Conflict.  He made Richmond, Virginia his home for many years.  He will be truly missed by all who knew him.    He is survived by his wife Louise; three children: Patrick Chaplin, Sandra Chaplin-Holmes (Harry) and Duane Chaplin (Rachel); 9 grandchildren; a...

Robert Lee King was the son of Carrie King Walker and retired from Fairystone Fabrics.  He was a member and usher of First Baptist Church.  Survivors include his two children: Robert L. King, Jr. (Darlisa) and Alicia K. Brown; 3 grandchildren; 3 great-grandchildren; niece and nephew: Jason Daye and Nadine Herbin and a special cousin: Ray Holmes (Karen).  He was preceded in death by his mother; his companion Wilma Jean Slade and three siblings: Nathaniel...