All Obituaries

Mrs. Peggy Spinks Atwater was born in Caswell County to  Henry Spinks and Virginia Bigelow Spinks.  She  was married to Frank J. Coleman and to this union two sons were born.  She later married Mack Clinton Atwater.  She loved fashion and her family.  She was a member of Ebenezer United Church of Christ. She leaves loving and lasting memories to her two sons: Frank J. Coleman (Iris) and Dewey M. Coleman; 7 grandchildren and...

Teddy E. Oliver of 6622 Nicks Rd., Mebane, NC died Saturday, October 12, 2019 at the Veteran's Administration Hospital in Durham, NC.  Teddy was born October 14, 1953 to the late Andrew Lee Oliver and Ellowese Morrow Oliver King.  Also preceding him in death were his step-father: Floyd King and siblings: Jerry Oliver, Andrea O. Long. and Joe Ray Oliver.   Teddy was a 1971 graduate of Southern High School.  He had retired as a self-employed Tractor-Trailer driver...

Mr.  John Daniel Teel age 99 of 1221 Avondale Dr. transitioned on October 12, 2019 at White Oak Manor.  Mr. Teel was the son of Mr. Charlie Teel and Mrs. Callie Sellars Teel both deceased. He was married for 73 years to the love of his life, Mrs. Lucille Matkins Teel now deceased. Mr. Teel worked for Associate Transport for over 20 years and was the owner and operator of Teel’s A-1 Tailoring and Alterations.  He was a member at Union Chapel UCC,...

Mr. Buddy "Connel" Walker age 62 of Cates Circle, Graham transitioned on October 9, 2019 at Cone Health ARMC.  Mr. Walker was the son of the late Ms. Rosa Walker. He worked in the furniture industry for many years, he loved fishing and lawn care. Buddy whom his beloved mother, nicknamed him "Connel" is survived by his wife, Barbara Chambers Walker, son, Kareem Chambers; two brothers, Nathaniel Walker and Michael Walker; one sister, Debbie Walker Terry; 3...

   William Andrew Murdock, better known too many as “Buck” or “Murdock” was born November 9, 1943 in Guilford County to George Murdock and Mary Banks Murdock Ervin.  He passed away peacefully on October 7, 2019 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell following several weeks of declining health.    He was a retired chef with various restaurants and he was a skilled textile laborer. Mr. Murdock was a...

Ms. Sarah Margaret Cheek was the daughter of the late Ms. Anna Cheek, she was born in Guilford County, NC on February 8, 1929. Sarah moved to Martha's Family Care Home on May 10, 1989.  Sarah was very happy there with her new family.  She loved singing and going to church in which she attended Miles Chapel Baptist Church with Willard and Martha for as long as her health permitted.  Jewelry and stuffed animals gave Sarah much joy and she had a lot of both.  After...

Eula Bertaniel Griffis Tinnin was the daughter of Mr. Sandy Kermit Griffis, Sr. and Mrs. Myrtle Johnson Griffis.  She was the lead cook with Carolina Barbecue & Seafood for many years, Eula was a 1965 graduate of Jordan Sellars High School.  She is a member of New Joy One Accord Holiness Church where she served on the kitchen Ministry.  Eula also worked for Burlington Industries and was a frequent employee of her families Family Care Home.    She...

Mrs. Nellie "Shay" B. Simmons age 67 of 422 N Main St. transitioned on September 27, 2019, at her residence.  She was the daughter of Mr. James Fleming Boswell Sr and Mrs. Ressie Inez Parker Boswell both deceased.  She was married to the late Mr. Lindwood "Lynn" Simmons. Mrs. Simmons is survived by one stepdaughter ; Chenika Rook (Ervin) ; 4 Aunts ; Dora Kimber (Henry), Doris Kimber, Edna Jeffries, and...

Ms. Willie Ophelia Farrington Garrett of 5001 D Roseboro Ct. transitioned on September 23, 2019 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. Brodie Farrington Sr. and Mrs. Roxie Wilkins Farrington; one son, Billy Garrett; siblings, Ernest Farrington, Brodie Junior Farrington, Jessie Mae Farrington Caldwell, Dorothy Farrington, Delcie Marie Hester, Roxie Ann Foust, Frances Bruce Farrington, Ruth Worth and Paulette Minor. Ms. Garrett is survived by her children, Ann Turner...

Mrs. Alease Miles Anderson age 90 of 5840 Anderson Brothers Trail transitioned on September 22, 2019 at her residence.  She was the daughter of Mr. Willie Frank Miles and Mrs. Mary Eliza Jones Miles both deceased.  She was married to the late Mr. James Troy Anderson.   Mrs. Alease was a member of Sweet Gum Grove Missionary Baptist Church.   Mrs. Anderson is survived by her children; Harry J. Anderson (companion Peggy Parker), Larry D. Anderson (Annie...