All Tributes - Burlington & Graham, NC

Early Monday morning, May 16, 2022, Grace Marie Oakes Ingle, age 82, of Burlington, North Carolina, peacefully went into the arms of her precious Savior Jesus Christ, Lord of her life. She was surrounded in love by all of her family as she entered into her final home. Grace was born on September 18, 1939, to her loving parents Curtis White and Etta McCrickard Oakes (both deceased). She was the wife of 67 years to James Ralph Ingle, Jr. who survives. In addition to her husband of their home,...

Mrs. Jewel Ray, 86, of Graham passed away at her residence on Monday, May 16, 2022. A native of Haw River, she was the wife of the late Jerry Keith “Duke” Ray and the daughter of Homer Allen Lamb and Ethel Boggs Lamb, both deceased. She began her career by working at Kernodle Clinic, Duke, and Chapel Hill. Later, she was employed for many years and retired as Administrative Assistant at Honda Power Equipment. Jewel volunteered with the Hospice Store and Alamance County Meals on...

James Harold Williamson, Jr.        James Harold Williamson, Jr., 55, of Haw River,  passed away on Monday 5/16/2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.      He was the son of James Harold Williamson and Polly Ann Simmons Williamson,  both deceased.       Survivors include his loving sister,  Lesa Torres, of Graham and his nieces and nephews,  Daniel Torres,  Jaime Torres, Maria...

Mr. Harris “Jack” McVey, 86 of Snow Camp, passed away Saturday morning at Ashton Health and Rehabilitation. Born Durham County, he was son of the late B. Harris McVey and Rochelle Roach McVey and husband of the late Betty Ruth Wilson McVey. Mr. McVey retired from Bell South and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, a member of the Ruritan Club, and a Scout Master in Snow Camp. Surviving are two daughters, Donna McVey Perry (David) of Snow Camp and Beth McVey...

Helen H. Culberson, 89, of Graham passed away at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital on Saturday, May 7, 2022. A native of Wake County, she was the wife of 69 years to Fred J. Culberson, who survives and the daughter of Paul D. Hinsley and Lucy Hussey Hinsley, both deceased. She enjoyed attending Temple Baptist Church in Haw River until her health started to decline. Helen enjoyed working in her yard especially with her flowers. She was an avid walker for many years, enjoyed baking, and being a...

Gwyn Ingle, 71, of Gibsonville passed away at his residence on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A native of Guilford County, he was the husband of Cynthia Secor Ingle, who survives, and the son of Lee Ingle and Macy Johnson Ingle, both deceased. He was a proud graduate of the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, Class of 72 and was a retired mental health administrator and consultant. Mr. Ingle was a lifelong member of Springwood Presbyterian Church where he served as an Elder and Sunday...

Richard “Dick” Lewis Smith, 88, of Graham, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 13, 2022, at Peak Resources, Graham. A native of Pelzer, South Carolina, he was the son of the late Horace and Susie Nelson Smith and the husband of the late Rosa Faison Smith. He attended Clemson College and graduated from Elon College with a degree in chemistry. He served in the United States Army and the United States Air Force. He was a retired textile chemist and a founding...

Betty Zane Roberson Hawkins, 86, of Burlington received the gift of eternal life Thursday, May 12, 2022. She is now celebrating her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, and in the company of the many loved ones who went before her. What a moment of rejoicing that must have been, seeing Jesus face-to-face. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of William Allen “Al” Roberson and Clarice Foster Roberson, both deceased. She married the love of her life, Donald L....

Burlington - Mary Fenner Gupton Bass, 87, passed away peacefully on Mother’s Day, May 8, 2022 surrounded by her loving family. A native of Franklin County, Mary was the daughter of the late Frank Fenner Gupton and Mary Magdalene Gupton. She was married to William Charles Bass, and they recently celebrated their 67th wedding anniversary. Mary graduated from Mills High School in Louisburg, NC. Her most treasured job was being a stay at home mom, helping her two sons enjoy their...

Ella Rae Shoffner, 93, of Graham passed away at her residence on Wednesday, May 11, 2022. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Jack Carson Shoffner and the daughter of Burrell Spencer Sharpe and Grace Isley Sharpe, both deceased. She was a member of Alamance Lutheran Church. Survivors include a daughter, Jackie Shoffner Cole and husband Steve; son, Michael Carson Shoffner and wife Andy; three grandchildren, Parker Cole, Hunter Shoffner and Chase Shoffner; and sister,...