All Tributes - Burlington & Graham, NC

Virgie May Strickland, 73, of Elon, died September 11, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Mrs. Strickland is the wife of James Strickland, who survives, and the daughter of the late Eugene May and the late Annie Carroll May. In addition to her husband, James, Mrs. Strickland is survived by her daughter, Tina Caccavari; 6 grandchildren; 2 sisters, Edith Baker and Linda May; and a brother, Tommy May. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Cindy, and two...

William David Wrenn, 91, of Burlington joined his Lord and Savior on Monday, September 21, 2020 at 6:02 p.m. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Lessie Richardson Wrenn, who survives and the son of Charlie and Julia Wrenn, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Army and a retired plumber. In addition to his wife of their home, survivors include two sons, Roger Wrenn and wife Janice and Frank Wrenn; seven grandchildren, Bryan Small, Crystal Meeks, David P. Mays, Misty...

Mr. John Calvin Shaw, 81, of Burlington, passed away Saturday, September 19, 2020, at Liberty Commons in Burlington. A native of Guilford County, he is the husband of Helen I. Shaw, who survives, and son of the late Grier Shaw and Pauline Greeson Shaw. Mr. Shaw was a Plant Manager for Burlington Industries, employed with the Alamance-Burlington School System and was an ALCO Official. He was a member of Friendship United Methodist Church, the Friendship United Methodist Men and the Boy...

Catherine G. Cornetto      Catherine G. Cornetto,  94, of Burlington,  passed away on Friday, 9/18/2020.  A native of Paterson, NJ,  she was the wife of the late Carmen A. Cornetto and the daughter of Robert Hellar and Celia Ganotto Hellar,  both deceased.      Catherine was very involved in Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church.  She was a former Girl Scout Leader and was very active with Meals on Wheels.  She was also...

Deborah Mayhue Little of Randleman, NC bravely fought her battle until the very end and passed away at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro on Friday, September 18, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. Debbie was born on January 2, 1964 in Gastonia NC. She is the daughter of Patsy Jimison Mayhue and the late Fred Mayhue, Jr. Debbie dedicated her life to caring for her family and embraced everyone she met with love, kindness, and friendship. Debbie was preceded in death by her father Fred Mayhue,...

Mrs. Louise King Baldwin Day, 86, of Elon passed away at The Cottage of Blakey Hall, Elon, NC on Thursday, September 17, 2020.   A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Harvey Baldwin and the late Hassell Day and the daughter of Leroy King and Esther Montgomery King, both deceased. She retired from AT&T with 36 years of service and was a member of Beacon Baptist Church.  She had a generous spirit, a strong faith, and a heart that leaned towards others.  She was a loving...

Dorothy Fowler McAdams, 97, of Graham, NC passed away at the Homeplace of Burlington on Tuesday, September 15, 2020. Dorothy ("Aunt Dot") was full of spunk and always attributed her health and longevity to her good honest clean living. She loved spending time at the beach with her family and will be greatly missed. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late William McAdams and the daughter of the late George H. Fowler and the late Carolene Phillips Fowler. She is...

Barbara Ann Spoon Thrift     (Saxapahaw)   On this date, September 15, 2020, Barbara Ann Spoon Thrift, who was born on October 17, 1942, went home to be with her Lord and Savior at the age of 77.   A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Branson Spoon and Annie Willard Spoon. Also preceding her are her sisters, Colene Anderson, Alene Lloyd and Pauline Phillippie, and brothers, Clyde B. Spoon, Jr., Richard Spoon and Donald...

Willard L. White, 96, passed away September 15, 2020 at AuthoraCare Hospice in Burlington after several weeks of failing health. He was born in Arkansas to the late Thomas and Frances White and moved with his family to California when he was 13. Mr. White was a United States Marine Corps veteran and served in the South Pacific theater in WWII during the Kwajalein, Guam, Majuro Atoll, and Iwo Jima operations. Following the war, he graduated from San Jose State University and began his career...

Jerry B. Davis, 81, of Graham passed away at his residence on Monday, September 14, 2020 at 3:50 p.m. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Carolyn Talley Davis, who survives and the son of Broadwell Monroe Davis and Ruby Isley Davis, both deceased. He was owner of D & E Sales and co-owner of Larry Davis Textiles. Jerry was a former state representative for the N. C. Retreads and a life member of the AMA. He was also a member of the Moose Lodge and Nall Memorial Baptist...