All Tributes - Burlington & Graham, NC

Thomas Frank Bennett, 95, of Burlington passed away at The Homeplace on Wednesday, April 1, 2020 at 8:45 p.m. Born July 15, 1924 in the Village of Ossipee, Alamance County, NC; Frank was the sixth child in a family of nine children. He was preceded in death by his parents, Charlie F. Bennett and Nonie Cobb Bennett; three sisters, Grace Bennett Loy, Mildred Bennett Jobe and Rebecca “Becky” Bennett Atkins; and five brothers, Garland E. Bennett, Charles Y. Bennett, Marvin M. Bennett, Lee...

Sylvia Foster McAteer, 72, of Gibsonville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 29, 2020. A native of Gibsonville, she was the wife of Larry McAteer, who survives and the daughter of Robert Lewis Foster and Juanita Holt Foster, both deceased. She was of the Baptist faith. In addition to her husband of their home, survivors include a daughter, Tracie Allison Caudill (Perry); son, James “Craig” Allison (Jami Jenkins); grandchildren, Chris, Nicholas, and...

Wilbur B. Aldridge, age 88, of 606 Trail Two, Burlington, NC, passed away after several years of declining health Sunday, March 29th, 2020, at his residence surrounded by his family. Born in Caswell County, NC, he was the son of the late Curry P. Aldridge and the late Daisy Terrell Aldridge. He is survived by his wife of over 70 years, Lois Butler Aldridge. He was a devoted husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, and the best daddy anyone could ask for. He was a lifelong member...

Lillian Doris Faucette Jones      Lillian Doris Faucette Jones,  94,  of Burlington,  passed away on Saturday, 3/28/2020 at the HomePlace Assisted Living,  of Burlington.      A native of Alamance County,  she was the wife of the late Charlie Edmond Jones and the daughter of W. L. Faucette and Maude Ellen Cobb Faucette,  both deceased.  Lillian retired from Western Electric (Lucent Technologies) after over 40 years...

Mrs. Evelyn Louise Robertson Weaver, 88, of Burlington, formerly of Whitney Rd., Graham, entered heaven in the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Friday, March 27, 2020. She passed away peacefully at Authora Care Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Person County, NC, she was the wife of the late Earl Lee Weaver, and the daughter of the late Monroe Robertson and Zula Morris Robertson. She was an active member of Hico Baptist Church as long as she was physically able where...

Mrs. Carol P. Godwin, 57, of Mebane passed away at her residence on Thursday, March 26, 2020 at 6:33 a.m. A native of Albemarle, NC, she was the wife of Greg Godwin, who survives and the daughter of the late Joseph R. Pearce and Anne M. Pearce, who survives. She was an Administrative Assistant IV for the North Carolina Department of Transportation. In addition to her husband and mother, survivors include a daughter, Melissa Kernodle Casertano and husband Joseph of Clayton; two sisters,...

Mr. Harlan H. Woody, 100, formerly of Graham passed away at White Oak Manor on Thursday, March 26, 2020. A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mildred W. Woody and Christine Ellington Woody, both deceased and the son of Rufus T. Woody and Ollie Pickard Woody, both deceased. He retired from Melville Dairy and later in life, he worked for Ausley Florist and Moorefield Florist. Mr. Woody was a veteran of the U. S. Army where he was a member of the Army’s 77th Evacuation...

Merita Kay Moser, 78, of Snow Camp went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, March 25, 2020. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Dewitt Moser and Hazel Coble Moser, both deceased. Miss Moser retired from Burlington Industries. She was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church where she was a Sunday School teacher since 1960 and a cemetery trustee. She was also very active in the Mt. Hermon community. Survivors include a brother, Don K. Moser of the home; sister,...

Mr. Van Lee Graves, 72, of 302 Brooklyn Street, Burlington passed away at UNC Hospitals on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 2:10 p.m. following several days of declining health. A native of Caswell County, he was the loving husband of Juanita Shoffner Graves and the son of Carrie Graves, both who survive. He retired from Glen Raven, Inc. He enjoyed going to the gym, working in his flower garden and being outdoors. Mr. Graves was a member of Graves Chapel Baptist Church in Yanceyville where he...

Caroline Barnwell Rogers, 80, of Graham passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Wednesday, March 25, 2020 at 6:01 p.m. following several years of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Jerry Dean Rogers and the daughter of John Henry Barnwell and Delores Morrow Holt Barnwell, both deceased. She was retired from retail sales. Survivors include three step-daughters, Jerri Landvater, Linda Dixon and Annette Scarlett; three sons, Roger Dean...