All Obituaries

Graham- Sammy “David” Smith, 70, passed away Monday, February 22, 2021, at Durham VA Hospital. Born August 23, 1950 in Burlington, he was the son of the late Sam Smith and Hilda Burchell Smith. David was a veteran of the Navy. He received his formal education from Southern Alamance High School before his enlistment. He worked as a machinist with Allfab before his retirement. He enjoyed fishing, wood working and jewelry making. He loved spending time with his family. David is...

    John Robert Majors, age 79 passed away on February 18, 2021. We lost a piece of our heart as a husband, father, grandfather, and friend. We loved him very much. JR loved his family, community, and many friends as he enjoyed life and talking with others each and every day. JR was born in Alamance County and attended Alexander Wilson School. His classmates and his Goldwing family were a treasure in his life.     JR worked in construction and remodeling amongst many...

Mebane- Jessica Dawn Nance Pittman, 31, passed away Tuesday, February 16, 2021, at Moses Cone Hospital. Born May 19, 1989 in Chapel Hill, she was the daughter of Mr. Michael Nance and Ms. Teresa Carter Nance. Jessica received her diploma from Eastern Alamance High School. She attended The Lambs Chapel, and was saved at an early age. She enjoyed reading, singing, and dancing. Jessica is survived by her daughters, Lylah Pittman and Natalie Nance; parents, Michael and Teresa Nance; mother,...

Durham- Gayle Lynn Wilcox Woods, 58, passed at Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Duke University Hospital. Born August 29, 1962 in Ohio, she was the daughter of the late Karl Wilcox and Janet McGarry Wilcox. Gayle was a dietary technician with Duke for 15 years before her retirement. She enjoyed spending time with her grandchildren. Gayle is survived by her children, Christopher Wilcox (Whitney), Kimberly Martinez and Stephanie Woods; grandchildren, Aubrie, Isabela, Steven, and Abigayle;...

Snow Camp- Capers “Pizzy” Carnes, 59, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021, at Alamance County Hospice. Born October 10, 1961 in Chatham county, he was the son of the late William Cape Carnes Jr and Irene Smith Carnes. Pizzy loved woodworking. He was preceded in death by his parents. He is survived by his children, Shanna Tillman, Thomas “TC” Carnes, Cassey Carnes, and Zack Carnes and granddaughter, Hadleigh Carnes.   

Mebane, NC: Brenda "Big Mama" Lanier, 72, of Mebane, NC passed away at home on Thursday, February 11, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Piedmont Cremation & Funeral Service of Graham, NC.

He fought the fine fight He ran the race to the finish He observed the faith. - 2 Timothy 4:7 Victor was a hard-working, kind, and loving man who loved life but loved his God Jehovah even more. Victor was born on January 23, 1951, to John and Jessie Fennal, number 9 out of 11 children. He was a graduate of Delsea Regional High School in 1969. In June 1968, he dedicated his life to Jehovah through baptism, becoming one of Jehovah's Witnesses.  He worked at Conrail in the...

Frances Marie Jobe Murray, age 71, of Haw River, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 7th at her home surrounded by her family. Frances was born on October 7th, 1949 to the late Edward Harlee Jobe and Ruby Lee Anderson Jobe. She was preceded in death by her loving husband of 49 years, Michael Lee Murray. Frances is survived by her loving sons: Scottie Murray (Rhonda), and Brad Murray (Cara); grandchildren: Tina Dodson (Jeff), Cody Murray, Amber Murray, Shyanne Curtain, and...

Mebane, NC: Samuel "Sam" Truax, 72, of Mebane, NC passed away at Peak Resources in Graham, NC on Tuesday, February 2, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Piedmont Cremation & Funeral Service of Graham, NC.

Carrboro, NC: George "Clif" Bright, 56, of Carrboro, NC passed away at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC on Sunday, January 31, 2021. Arrangements entrusted to Piedmont Cremation & Funeral Service of Graham, NC.