All Tributes - Burlington & Graham, NC

James Sterling Dixon, 92 of Burlington, NC passed away after a short illness on September 9, 2021.    Jim was born on November 21,1928 in Queens, NY later moving to Long Island (Lynbrook and Rockville Centre) where he and his wife Barbara resided for 65 years.   Jim was a Choir Alumnus - Trinity Church, NYC 1940-1950 / US Marine Corp Sergeant-Radioman - Camp Pendleton, CA 1948-1953 / Employed for 32 years with Gray Cadillac - Freeport, NY (family-owned business)...

Vivian Sumrell Bryan, 91, of the Village of Brookwood,  died Friday,  September 17, 2021, at her residence after several months of declining health. A native of Craven County,  she was the wife of Mr. Marvin Allen “Johnny” Bryan, deceased, and daughter of Mr. Eugene Sumrell and Mrs. Annie Allen Sumrell,  both deceased.  She was a graduate of the North Carolina Baptist School of Nursing. She was a retired Registered Nurse at Elon University.  She was...

Mrs. Mary Milton Brandon, 95, of Greensboro, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital. A native of Wilson County and lifelong resident of Greensboro, she was wife of the late Bill Brandon and daughter of the late Oscar Milton and Pearl Lamm Milton. She was retired from Dillards. Surviving are a daughter, Diane Shoffner, of Burlington; grandsons, Shawn Shoffner and wife Lorie of Burlington and Shannon Shoffner of Liberty; great granddaughters, Kristina Shoffner of...

Nell Catherine DeWine Shannon, age 93, transitioned peacefully in her residence in Burlington, North Carolina, Monday September 20th, 2021, surrounded by her loving family. Born June 2nd, 1928, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Nell will be remembered as a beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great- grandmother, sister and friend. Nell was the devoted wife to Joseph Patrick Shannon Sr.(deceased) for 65 years. Nell was the daughter of Frank Joseph DeWine and Neta Thomas DeWine of Knoxville...

Ramona McKinney Stainback, 94, of Burlington passed away at her residence on Monday, September 20, 2021 at 10:25 p.m. A native of Caswell County, she was the wife of 69 years to the late Cleland Ross Stainback and the daughter of William Prescott McKinney and Sadie Walker McKinney, both deceased. Ramona was a homemaker. She loved making quilts and was well known for her cakes. She was a member of Kerr’s Chapel Baptist Church. Survivors include a daughter, Rhonda S. Firth (Bill);...

Betty Louise Myers Huffstetler better known to most as Nanny passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on September 20, 2021. She was born February 24, 1931 in Gastonia, N.C. into a family of 11 children. She is preceded in death by her parents Otis Myers and Pearl Sahms Myers, her husband Thad Dean Huffstetler, Sr, son-in-law Ronald Gerzema, and 8 of her siblings. She is survived by 4 children: Valerie Gerzema, Dean Huffstetler, Greg Huffstetler, and Kris Huffstetler. As...

Saundra Lee Hooper, 78, of Burlington, passed away Sunday, September 19, 2021, at Duke University Medical Center. Born in Troy, NC, Mrs. Hooper was the wife of Albert Joseph Hooper, Jr., who survives, and the daughter of the late Arnold Lee Sanders and the late Evelyn Morton Sanders. Mrs. Hooper was a member of Front Street United Methodist Church. In addition to her husband, Albert Joseph Hooper, Jr., of the home; Mrs. Hooper is survived by two sons, Todd Hooper (Robert Westergard) of...

Dorothy Zimmerman Bradsher, 92, of Burlington passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Sunday, September 19, 2021. A native of Person County, she was the wife of the late Adrian Clyde Bradsher and the daughter of Jesse Zimmerman and Ursula “Sue” Carter Zimmerman, both deceased. She retired from Burlington Industries as an office worker. She was a member of Lakeview Community Church. Survivors include a daughter, Deborah B. Lingerfelt; son, Adrian Blaine Bradsher;...

Louise Carter Rogers Louise Carter Rogers, 60 of Yanceyville, NC died peacefully on Sunday, September 5th, 2021 at Duke University Hospital surrounding by family.   She was born in Salisbury, NC on October 3, 1960, the daughter of Kenneth Lee Carter and Mary Ellen Thomas Carter.   Louise Rogers is survived by son Thomas Rogers (wife Sarah) of Yanceyville, NC, son Daniel Rogers of Greensboro, NC, and daughter Erin Rogers Ghim (husband Michael) of Greensboro, NC. Also surviving...

Mr. Grady Avery Caviness, 95, of Burlington, passed away at his residence on Saturday, September 18, 2021. A native of Randolph County, he was the husband of Edith Ayscue Caviness, who survives, and son of the late John Avery Caviness and Sadie Martha Asbill Caviness. Mr. Caviness was a retired textile employee and a member of Antioch Christian Church. Surviving, other than his wife of the home are three sisters, Margie Kiser, Elizabeth Shepley and Pattie Welch. Mr. Caviness was preceded in...