All Obituaries

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The beautiful life of Marsha Ann Boone came to a close on April 2, 2020 at Authora Care Collective, formerly Hospice of Alamance-Caswell.  She was born to James Marshall Boone, Jr. and Carrie Key West Corbett Boone on February 10, 1953 in Alamance County, North Carolina.  She was a proud attendee of Jordan-Sellars and subsequently graduated from Walter Williams High School in 1971.   Marsha was the Executive Assistant to the Vice President of Administration and Planning at...

Lindsey Leon Foster, 73 of 1005 Jerome Ave. Apt B-74 passed away on March 30, 2020 at his residence.  He was the son of the Reverend William Foster and Minnie B. Williamson Foster.  Lindsey graduated from Edison High School, Mt. Vernon, New York in 1965.  After his graduation he enlisted into the United States Air Force, where he served with the Military Police.  Following his Honorable Discharge, he began a career with the United States Postal Service and later started...

Mr. Charlie Edward “Cat” Brown age 78 transitioned on March 29, 2020 at the Brian Center.  “Cat” was the son of the late Mr. Clifton Brown Sr. and the late Mrs. Mary Bell Sellars Brown. He was a member of Graves Chapel Baptist Church.  “Cat” enjoyed hunting, fishing and watching baseball games.  Before his declining health he worked for the City of Burlington. “Cat” was preceded in death by his parents and four...

Gibsonville Mrs. Gladys Louise Cheek Smith age 86 of Gibsonville, NC transitioned on March 28, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Smith was the daughter of the late Mr. James Haith and the late Mrs. Pauline Cheek.  She was the wife of the late Mr. John Smith Sr. and to this union she was blessed with one son, John Smith Jr. and one granddaughter, Jacynta Smith.  Mrs. Gladys is also survived by a sister, Elizabeth Cheek and a brother, Samuel Cheek.  She was preceded in...

Mr. Howard Earl Gwynn age 69 of 6859 Parsons Rd. Snow Camp, NC transitioned at his home on March 27, 2020. Mr. Gwynn is the son of the late Mr. Willie W. Gwynn and the late Mrs. Melba Russell Gwynn.  Howard was married to the late Mrs. Flossie Foust Gwynn.   Howard was a retired Truck Driver.  He attended Maxwell Chapel AME Church. Some of his favorite past-times were riding motorcycles, working on cars, playing cards and working around the yard.  His...

   Mr. Bobby Shoffner, 76, of 1224 Collins Dr. transitioned on  March 26th, 2020 at his home in Burlington, NC.  Mr. Shoffner was born on January 10th, 1944 in Burlington, NC to Bronnie and Harold Shoffner. He was raised by his grandmother Queenie Lee. He attended Jordan Sellers High School, class of 1962. He married June Leath and they were married for 53 years. They raised 5 children; 4 daughters, Bronnie Shoffner, Charlotte, NC, Stella Shoffner, Burlington,...

Ms. Ayana Chantell Snipes of 2862 Springfield Dr. Elon transitioned from labor to reward on March 25, 2020 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital.  Ayana was born in Rockingham County on December 16, 1984.  She was a 2003 graduate of Western Alamance High School.  While in high school she was a member of the track team and basketball team but her favorite pastime was dancing.  Ayana was a joy to all that knew her, even with all she was going through due to her health she wasted...

The beautiful life of Betty Jean Foust Carter began on February 2, 1937 in Alamance County, North Carolina.  She was the daughter of Adell Alice Compton and was a 1955 graduate of Graham High School.   She was the devoted wife of 62 years to Mr. William B. Carter, Sr. “Butch”, who passed way March 30, 2019.  Betty retired from US Department of Defense as Contract Administrator.  Spiritually, she was a faithful member of Maxwell Chapel AME...

On December 13, 1925, Mazie Will Robinson Nettles was born to the late Layton “Lake” Robinson and the late Laura Warren Robinson in Alamance, North Carolina; the last of 21 children. Mazie departed this life on March 22, 2020 at Hospice Home of Alamance. She was married to the late Frank Nettles whom preceded her in transition in 1986. Mazie was a 1945 graduate of Pleasant Grove High School and later attended Winston Salem Teachers College. She was a lifelong member...