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All Tributes - Burlington & Graham, NC

Dorothy "Mama Dot" Murray

Dorothy “Mama Dot” Murray, 96, of Mine Creek Road, Burlington passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 13, 2020 following one month of declining health. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of 69 years to David Carlton Murray, who survives and the daughter of Turner Tickle and Mary Hudgins Tickle, both deceased. For 30+ years, she operated a home childcare. She was a member of CrossWay Church, formerly known as Altamahaw Pentecostal Holiness Church. Dot was a...

Dorothy “Mama Dot” Murray, 96, of Mine Creek Road, Burlington passed away at her residence on Thursday, August 13, 2020 following one month of declining health. A native of Alamance...

Charles Worth Isley

Charles “Worth” Isley, of Snow Camp, at 93 years of age, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 after a brief stay at the AuthoraCare Hospice Center in Burlington. Worth was born, at home, in Alamance County on June 29, 1927, as recorded in his mother’s family bible. However, his official date of birth was recorded as June 30, 1927. He enjoyed celebrating both days as his birthdays. He was the son of the late John Moody Isley and Caroline Garrett Isley. He was preceded...

Charles “Worth” Isley, of Snow Camp, at 93 years of age, passed away peacefully on August 12, 2020 after a brief stay at the AuthoraCare Hospice Center in Burlington. Worth was born,...

John Reevly Guffey

John Reevly Guffey, 73, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home in Altamahaw after battling with lung cancer. A native of South Carolina, Mr. Guffey was the son of the late Erastus R. Guffey and the late Margaret Ensley Guffey. Mr. Guffey is a veteran of the US Marine Corps and was a self-employed mechanic. He is survived by his daughter, Tammy Guffey Shimon and her husband, Scott, of Marquette, MI; two granddaughters, Macie Shimon Huskey and Mindy Shimon; and a brother, Timothy...

John Reevly Guffey, 73, died Wednesday, August 12, 2020 at his home in Altamahaw after battling with lung cancer. A native of South Carolina, Mr. Guffey was the son of the late Erastus R. Guffey...

Evelyne R.Thomason

On Thursday, July 30, 2020, Evelyne R. Thomason passed peacefully on her 93rd birthday at Twin Lakes Lutheran Retirement Community, Burlington, NC. Mrs. Thomason was born July 30, 1927 in Lexington, NC to Clarence E. and Dorothy Leonard Russell, the first of five children. She graduated from Lexington High School and attended Lenoir Rhyne University. Mrs. Thomason was first employed with the accounting department of AT&T (Western Electric) in Winston-Salem, NC and later as a teaching...

On Thursday, July 30, 2020, Evelyne R. Thomason passed peacefully on her 93rd birthday at Twin Lakes Lutheran Retirement Community, Burlington, NC. Mrs. Thomason was born July 30, 1927 in...

Jerry Morgan

Mr. Jerry Michael Morgan, 81, of Graham passed away at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham on Monday, August 10, 2020. A native of McDowell County, NC, he was the husband of 60 years to Kaye Pace Morgan, who survives and the son of George B. Morgan and Era Ayers Morgan, both deceased. He was a veteran of the U. S. Air Force serving during the Vietnam War. Mr. Morgan retired from the textile industry serving in a management position. He was an avid golfer and member of Graham Presbyterian...

Mr. Jerry Michael Morgan, 81, of Graham passed away at Hock Family Pavilion in Durham on Monday, August 10, 2020. A native of McDowell County, NC, he was the husband of 60 years to Kaye Pace...

Mrs Jeanie Jerrell Riggins

Jeanie Jerrell Riggins, 82, of Burlington passed away at AuthoraCare Hospice Home, Sunday, August 9, following 2 years of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Curtis Elton Riggins and daughter of the late Robert Fuller Jerrell and Annie Jane Williamson Jerrell. Mrs. Riggins was a retired salesperson at Rolane and J. C. Penny. Surviving, other than her husband, are a daughter, Chantyle Riggins; 2 sons, Rodney Riggins (Shannon), and Shawn Riggins; 5 grandchildren,...

Jeanie Jerrell Riggins, 82, of Burlington passed away at AuthoraCare Hospice Home, Sunday, August 9, following 2 years of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Curtis...

Susan Gant Burlington, NC

Susan Treece Gant Susan Treece Gant, daughter of W.T. and Maxine Treece, grew up in Albemarle and New London, North Carolina. She graduated from Albemarle Senior High School in 1976, attended the University of North Carolina in Chapel Hill on an Alcoa scholarship and graduated with a Bachelor of Science in Business Administration in 1980. While at Carolina, she met the love of her life, Roger, in 1978 and they were married in 1982. They lived in Raleigh, NC until 1990 when they moved back...

Susan Treece Gant Susan Treece Gant, daughter of W.T. and Maxine Treece, grew up in Albemarle and New London, North Carolina. She graduated from Albemarle Senior High School in 1976, attended the...

Dr James Hall

Dr. James L. Hall, 80, of Elon, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2020. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of June Hall, and son of the late James Luther Hall and Pauline Brown Hall. Dr. Hall was an Evangelist, a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church, and the Southern Baptist Association. He had also preached overseas holding Crusades in Asia, Africa and Europe. Dr. Hall was a veteran of the 82nd Airborne Division of the US Army. Surviving are his wife, June...

Dr. James L. Hall, 80, of Elon, passed away at his residence on Saturday, August 8, 2020. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of June Hall, and son of the late James Luther Hall and...

Randal Brady

Mr. Randal Lynn Brady, 60, of Burlington passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 30, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Brady was born in Hawaii. He was the husband of Martha Green Brady, who survives and the son of Harold H. Brady and Dorothy Grumbles Brady, both deceased. Randal worked as a store clerk and was a member of Oakley Baptist Church in Siler City, NC. He loved spending time with his family, classic cars and riding his motorcycle. In addition to his wife of the home,...

Mr. Randal Lynn Brady, 60, of Burlington passed away at his residence on Thursday, July 30, 2020 following a lengthy illness. Mr. Brady was born in Hawaii. He was the husband of Martha Green...

Robert Lee Vincent

Mr. Robert Lee Vincent, 52, of Graham passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 following several months of declining health. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Roger Dale Vincent, Sr. and Carlie June Beam May, who survives. He was a very talented artist and enjoyed fishing and singing. Robert was an amazing person who loved being with his family. His grandchildren were his greatest joy. In addition to his mother, survivors include three children,...

Mr. Robert Lee Vincent, 52, of Graham passed away at his residence on Wednesday, July 29, 2020 following several months of declining health. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the...

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Rich & Thompson Funeral & Cremation Service
| 306 Glenwood Ave.
| Burlington, NC 27215
| Tel: 336-226-1622

Rich & Thompson Funeral Service & Crematory
| 207 E. Elm St.
| Graham, NC 27253
| Tel: 336-226-1622

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