All Obituaries

Joyce Wagner 60, passed away peacefully at UNC hospital on Saturday June 18, 2022 with her son and husband by her side.  Born in Durham County, the daughter of the late Jimmy and Mickey Thompson. She was a retiree from Duke Transportation after serving as a supervisor for 25 years where she loved her work family.  She was currently employed by Orange County where she enjoyed being an aid for children with special needs.  Spoiling her dog- Bentley, making memories and spending...

Michael Lee "Buck" Allison, 64 of Graham passed away on Sunday, June 12, 2022 at the home of his brother.  Buck was born in Alamance County on May 24, 1958 the son of the late Alton and Thelma Ellington Allison. Buck worked as a machinist for most of his life. Buck was employed at Deep Creek Motors and worked close with Chris Perry for many years. Buck had a love for racing and Harley Davidsons. He spent his last days surrounded by family and friends. He was at peace....

Ronald Laverne Lewis, Jr., 63 of Elon passed away on June 11, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Ronald was born in Alamance County on January 14, 1959 a son of the late Ronald Laverne Lewis, Sr. and Sylvia Pugh Lewis. He was a US Navy Veteran and worked as an electrician for many years. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Pagano.  Surviving is his wife of 27 years, Sarah Hatch Lewis; a granddaughter, Isabella Madera; step daughter,...

Liberty, Nellie Mae Sullivan Murray, 90, of Liberty went to be with her Lord on June 11, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Nellie was born on January 4, 1932 a daughter of the late William Lee Sullivan and Martha Linens Sullivan. She worked in the textile industry before becoming a mother and then was a homemaker for the rest of her life. She was a member of Mt. Zion Baptist Church in Liberty. She was an avid gardener who loved her flowers In addition...

Burlington, Sebastian Martinez Diaz, infant son of Raul Martinez Mendoza and Fatima Diaz Chavez gained his angels wings on May 24, 2022 at UNC Healthcare Chapel Hill.  In addition to his mother and father, he is survived by his brothers, Henry Martinez Diaz, Dyland Martinez Diaz and Alexis Martinez Diaz.  A Graveside Service will be held at 1 pm on Tuesday, June 14, 2022 at Alamance Memorial Park.     Burlington, Sebastián Martínez...

Hillsborough, Auburn Thomas "Tommy" Fowler, 79, Captain Ret. Durham Fire Department, passed away peacefully at home on June 8, 2022  after a long struggle with heart disease. He is survived by his wife of 58 yrs., Shirley Suitt Fowler, two daughters, Jennifer Tilley, Hillsborough, NC and Kim Clark (Jeff) of Galloway, Ohio, grandchildren Michael and Allie Tilley, Meredith, Megan and Mason Clark, and his devoted companion, Harley. Siblings, Marshall Fowler (Gloria), Joanne...

  Susie Virginia Taunt Petty went to be with our Lord on Saturday June 4th, 2022, at 11:30am at Liberty Commons of Burlington.  Susie, known to most as Sue, Nana, Nanny Sue, or Hoodie, was born in Guilford County on December 1st, 1936. Sue was the daughter of Vera and Charlie Taunt. She worked hard as a housewife and mother for the first part of her adult life and worked just as hard later in life as a krill operator at Upholstery Prints. Most of all she loved the few years she...