All Obituaries

Mr. Jerry Richmond, age 74, of Leasburg, North Carolina departed this life on March 6, 2020 at Sovah Hospital (Danville Memorial Hospital). Jerry was born on August 7,1945 in Caswell County to the late Coy Lea and Bettie Richmond. He was a lifelong farmer loving a very simple life working hard in the earth and playing even harder when he gave himself time off. From sun up to sun down, seven days a week, you could see him in the fields. But when he wasn’t, he loved playing baseball,...

On December 12, 1942, a second son was born to the late Ozie and Mytle Marie Stanley Faulk in Nakina, NC.  This son was named James Oliver.  He graduated from the Douglas High School in Tabor City, NC.  Elder James O. Faulk is a transplant to Mebane, North Carolina, via Dothan, NC, Washington, DC, and Irvington, New Jersey.   Elder Faulk retired from a career in Graphic Arts. He is a graduate of Judd and Detweilder School of Graphic Arts. He was employed by...

Isaiah Woods was born on November 11, 2019 to Shantiequa Renea Woods and Michael Anthony Barksdale II.   Isaiah is survived by two sisters: Demya Barksdale and Shamya Barksdale, two brothers: Michael Anthony Barksdale III and Albert Barksdale; maternal grandparents: Anthony Fitzgerald and Edith Woods, fraternal grandparents: Michael and Connie Barksdale; one maternal aunt: Aunt Antiequa Woods and Emir (cousin) and a host of aunts, uncles and cousins and family and friends that loved...

Dorsey Owens Wiley, Jr., departed this life on February 5 at his home in Winston-Salem, NC.    He was born May 6, 1943 in Danville, Virginia.   In 1953, his parents purchased land and built a home in Caswell County; this would become the family’s home.  Dorsey accepted Christ at an early age, and he was baptized at Blackwell Baptist Church. After graduating from Caswell County High School, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force, where he served his country during...

Carmella Barbara Mims, 85, transitioned on February 3, 2020 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. She was born on March 1, 1934 to the late Ivory Chalmers and Roberta Richardson Chalmers. She was married to the late James “Jack” Mims. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt, sister and friend. She loved to cook and enjoyed spending time with her family, especially her grandkids. She leaves to cherish her memory, her three daughters: Melody Henderson (Robert) of Ruffin,...

Houston Malloy Bigelow Sr., 89, passed away on February 1, 2020 at SOVAH Danville. Born in Caswell County, he was the son of the late James and Elizabeth Long Bigelow. He was married to Mary Johnson Bigelow, who preceded in him in death.    He served as a Deputy Chief of Police for the Washington D.C. Metro Police Department "MPDC" for over 20 years. He also enjoyed gardening, fishing, watching sports and playing cards.    He leaves to cherish his memories:...

Ms. Ethel Lee McCain, 94 of Burlington, NC departed this life on January 28, 2020 in the Alamance Health Care Center. She was born on July 10, 1925 to the late Lantry McCain and Lula McCain.  She leaves to cherish her memories: two brothers: George McCain of Danville, VA and Melvin McCain of Burlington, NC; two sisters: Lois Blaine of Washington D.C. and Dorothy Slade of Reidsville, NC as well as a host of nieces, nephews and many dear friends.  In addition to her parents, she...

Larry James Stewart, 72 of 1421 Beech Dr. Burlington, NC passed away at his residence on January 24, 2020. He was born March 1, 1947 in Guilford County to the late James Stewart "Booster" and Ruth Evelyn Duff Stewart. He was married to Martha Inez Watlington Stewart of the home.  He enjoyed fishing, hunting and listening to music. He also enjoyed watching videos, the news and TV. He worked for Burlington Industries for over 30 years. He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife...

Mrs. Fetney Louise Godwin Wilkins entered into eternal rest on January 8, 2020 at Carver Living Center. She was the only child of the late Jessie James Godwin and Estell Watson Godwin Lawrence. She was educated in the Durham City Schools. She always discussed the good old days at Lyon Park Elementary School. In her late teen years, she moved to Richmond, Virginia and was employed in several food establishments. She met the love of her life, Phillip Wilkins in Richmond and they were married...

Tony Shawn Mims was born November 30, 1958 by Mrs. Lula Graves and Albert Mack Mims Sr. He suddenly departed this life on Tuesday, January 7, 2020 at Cone Health Alamance Regional Medical Center.  Tony attended Bartlett Yancey High School and worked for Burlington Industries. He also worked for the Power Washing Company until he could no longer work. He loved to fish, to do yard work and work with plants. He loved going to the movies and he loved old school cars.  He leaves to...