All Obituaries

Patricia Annette Hill Tucker, age 61, affectionately known as Flossie, was born on November 3, 1962, in Fort Lee, VA, to her loving parents Annie Kate Kernodle Hill and Billie Albian Hill. Patricia gained her wings on Sunday, May 5, 2024, at Alamance Regional Hospital in Burlington, NC, surrounded by her family, after a period of declining health. Throughout her life, Patricia touched the hearts of many with her loving and kind nature. She will always be remembered for her compassion and...

Richard Cherry, 70  Passed away Saturday May 4,2024 at home with his family by his side. Richard is survived by his wife Linda Latta Cherry, Clayton Sorrell Grandson/son, Children Ricky and Tracy cherry of Efland, Christopher Cherry and Rhonda of Hillsborough, Candice Sorrell of the home, Richard and Star Sorrell of Haw River Grandchildren Brianna, Britney, Christopher, Rebecca and Liam Cherry. Also, Thelma, Rebecca and Matthew Carter. Great grandchildren Chloe, Jase, Colt Cherry with...

Burlington, Larry Allen Wheeley, 67, of Burlington passed away unexpectedly on May 2, 2024 at home.  Larry was born in Alamance County on April 15, 1957, son of Billy Harris Wheeley and the late Dorothy Beauchamp Wheeley. He worked as a cook in various restaurants for most of his career including Panera Bread and Waffle House. Larry was a loving son, husband, father, grandfather and brother.  Surviving in addition to his father Billy is his wife of 38 years,...

Charlene Marie Stone, 82, of Burlington passed away peacefully at home on April 30, 2024 surrounded by her family.  Charlene was born in Danville, Virginia on May 3, 1941, daughter of the late Allen Joseph Hollie and Inez Holley Hollie. She graduated from the historic Whitmell Farm-Life High School. On September 27, 1958 she married Bobby Stone and together they would go on to build a family and relish in 65 years of...

Patricia Ann Fogleman, 83 of Whitsett passed away peacefully on April 29, 2024 at Moses Cone Medical Center in Greensboro.  Patricia was born in Boston, Massachusetts on January 16, 1941, a daughter of the late Joseph Marucci and Wilma Garland Marucci. Patricia worked in the textile industry and then worked for Walmart before retiring. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother and sister.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husbands,...

Graham, Edward Randolph "Rabbit" Simmons, Jr., 59 of Graham passed away unexpectedly on April 29, 2024 at home.  Rabbit was born in Alamance County on December 19, 1964, son of the late Joyce Harp. He was a US Marine Corps veteran and a scout sniper while serving. After the military he went on to get his CDL and began a career in the transportation industry. He worked with Canfor prior to passing.  In addition to his mother he was preceded in death by his...

James Thomas Dade, Age 75, of Durham, NC died on Monday 4/29/24 at the CLC Hospice at Durham VA Medical Center after a long struggle from multiple strokes. James was preceded in Death by his father, Ellisworth Dade, mother, Sarah Somers and brother Lawwood Somers. He is survived by his spouse, Richard C. Porter, nephew, Jazze E. Strothers (whom he raised), brothers, Louis Dade, Ramadan Ridwan Rida, Chester Dade and Keith Dade, and sisters, Marie Somers, Brenda Brown, Margo Johnson, and...

Katherine Moyers Roberson Holton died on April 22, 2024 at The Forest at Duke Retirement Community. She was 105 years old. Mrs. Holton had a rich and full life, spending her younger years in Texas, where she was born and raised, and then moving to Washington, D.C. She was married to her beloved husband John Watson Holton in 1941, and they enjoyed 56 years of married life together until his death in 1997. While living in Washington, she was active in church, civic, and charitable affairs...

John Freeman Corn departed this life on April 17, 2024 at the age of 80. John was born January 2, 1944 to the late Lorenzo Corn and Helen (Pope) and grew up in Dedham, MA. He attended Dedham High School, where he was a member of the baseball and football teams. In the 1970’s John relocated from Boston to the sunshine state; spending many years in Sarasota, Florida and then settling in St. Petersburg, Florida. John spent his career as an auto-body painter & technician. His skills...