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Elmo "Ham" Doby, 77, of 1108 Buckhorn Road, died Sunday, July 5, 2009, at Duke University Medical Center.
He is survived by his wife, Doris Doby, of the home; daughter, Jackie D. Cassidy, of Smithfield, Va.; son, Nicky Elmo Doby Sr., of Surry, Va.; grandchildren, Candace Oldham, of Burlington, and Melissa Mayberry, of Greensboro; great-grandchildren, Jessica Oldham, of Mebane, Neil Mayberry, of Greensboro, and Alexis Mayberry, of Greensboro; sisters, Cassie Holder, of Sanford, and Lexie Jacobs, of Mebane; brothers, Marvin Doby, Everette Doby, Gurney Doby and William P. Doby, all of Mebane; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, William Paul Doby and Nealie Stanley Doby.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane with the Rev. J.R. Hill and the Rev. James Christopher officitating. Burial will follow in Oakwood Cemetery.
Visitation will be held one hour prior to the service time and other times at the residence.
Condolences can be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
MEBANE - John B. Huff, 86, beloved husband of Nancy K. Huff, to whom he was married for 62 years, went to be with the Lord Sunday, July 5, 2009 at 11:46 a.m.
Also surviving are his daughter, Barbara Huff McSparin and husband Rich; son, Peter H. Huff and wife Sandee; sister, Mary Craig Evans; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
John was a member of the Agape Baptist Church of Mebane, a World War II U.S. Army veteran and a graduate of the Philadelphia Museum School of Art.
A memorial service will be held 11 a.m., Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at the Agape Baptist Church of Mebane. Officiating will be Pastor Peter Knapp and Donnie Alley.
Flowers are acceptable, but the family requests that in lieu of flowers memorials be made in memory of John to the Agape Baptist Church, 1451 Mebane Oaks Road, Mebane, N.C. 27302.
The body will remain at the McClure Funeral Home in Mebane until taken to the church for the service.
Condolences may be made to: www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
MEBANE - James Vernon Ward Jr., 56, died July 5, 2009.
A graveside service will be conducted by the Rev. James Rosser at Mt. Adar Baptist Church Cemetery at 2 p.m. Wednesday.
The family will receive friends from 7 until 9 p.m. this evening at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
ELON - Katherine Elizabeth "Kathy" Dickey Harmon, 60, of 1716 Mt. Carmel Church Road, Reidsville, N.C. died July 7, 2009 at her home.
Arrangements are by the McClure Funeral Service of Graham.
BURLINGTON - William "Bill" Mack Foust, 76, of 201 Bland Boulevard, Burlington, died July 8, 2009.
After serving two years with the U.S. Army during the Korean War, Mr. Foust went on to work for 21 years for Associated Transport, eight years with Branch Motor Express, 12 years with Wicker Services and two years with TST Trucking.
Survivors include four daughters, Sandy Jarrett and husband Ronnie of Gibsonville, Gwen Parker of Carolina Beach, Karen Basinger and husband Ward of Wilmington and Susan Croom of Wilmington; one son, Rodney Foust and wife Sharon of Liberty; a brother, Claude Howard Foust of Snow Camp; grandchildren, Wesley, Shelley, Nickole, Magen, Jordan, Hunter, Travis, Levi and Courtney; great-grandchildren, Trace, Allie, Johna and Natalie; and a very special aunt, Claudia "Dink" Seawell.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Wilson Foust and Bonnie McPherson Foust and a brother, Hal Dean.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 12 at McClure Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Ricky Cox. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Visitation will be one hour prior to service time.
In lieu of flowers, donations may be made to the Leukemia and Lymphoma Society, P.O. Box 4072, Pittsfield, Mass., 01202 or to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
GRAHAM - Mrs. Carrie Lee Reaves Maynard, 80, of 603 Oakley St., died Friday July 10, 2009, at 1:15 a.m. at Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Alamance.
Mrs. Maynard was born on June 14, 1929, in Dillon, S.C. She was a member of the Kingdom Hall Jehovah Witness of Mebane. Her life was full of smiles and love and she was a very strong and independent woman. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister and friend and was considered to be the Matriarch of the family.
She is survived by her daughters, the Rev. Grace M. Baldwin, of Graham, Caroline Holloway, of Garner, Wanda Snipes and husband Louis, of Burlington, Frances Maynard, of Queens, N.Y., and Sylvia Griffin, of Raleigh; sons, the Revs. James Maynard and wife Belinda, of McLeansville, Frank A. Maynard, of Salisbury, and Gerry Maynard, of Burlington; 29 grandchildren; 38 great-grandchildren; and sister, Evelyn Reaves, of Baltimore, Md.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Maynard Jr.; parents, Richard Reaves Sr. and Corrie Belle Townsend Reaves; daughter, Joyce Maynard Swain; son, William Maynard; sister, Janice Baldwin; and brother, Richard Reaves Jr.
The funeral will be held at 2:30 p.m. on Tuesday, July 14, 2009, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham.
A visitation will be held thirty minutes prior to the service on Tuesday, and other times at the residence. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park with Elder Freddie Yellock officiating.
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BURLINGTON - Mr. Robert Albert Moore, 66, of 1907 Wellington Road, died Wednesday, July 8, 2009, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Franklinton, N.C., he was the owner/operator of Robert's Replacement Windows and Home Improvements and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. He was a sweet and loving husband and grandfather who loved spending time at Salter Path and was an avid Duke fan.
Survivors include his wife, Dianne C. Moore, of the home; son, Glen Alexander and wife Connie of Hillsborough, N.C.; daughters, Dawn Ingle and husband Allan of Burlington, Jennifer Joines and husband Chris of Liberty and Suzanne Evans of Durham; brother, Carl Moore and wife Mary of Durham; nine grandchildren; four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his father, Richard Lee Moore; mother, Lillie Lois Holmes Thomas; son, Robert Albert "Bobby" Moore Jr.; brother, Herbert Moore.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 until 8 p.m. Saturday night and at other times at the residence.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Emmanuel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Neal Salter. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park.
Memorials may be made to Emmanuel United Methodist Church, 2331 La Vista Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
BURLINGTON - Ms. Elizabeth Susan Sloan Moore, 59, of 1515 S. Mebane Street, died Tuesday, July 7, 2009 at her residence.
Survivors include her sons, Kenneth W. Moore II and wife Christine of the home and Matthew H. Moore of the home; sisters, Deloris S. Tanis, Lisa S. Randleman and Becky S. Turner; brother, Timothy Sloan; and grandchildren, Kenneth W. Moore III and Joseph Moore.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth Wayne Moore; and parents, Jesse G. Sloan and Willie Mae Smith Sloan.
A memorial service will be held at 6 p.m. on Saturday, July 11, at the residence of the brother, Timothy Sloan, 905 Lyndon Lane, Haw River, N.C. Flowers may also be sent to the brother's residence.
Condolences may be sent to www.mcclurefunerlservice.net.
McClure Funeral Service in Graham is in charge of arrangements.
MEBANE - Ruby Holt Williams, 57, of 107 Crawford Street, Mebane, N.C., died at 7:15 p.m. Saturday, July 11, 2009, at the Duke University Medical Center.
Born in Alamance County, she was formerly employed with Wal-Mart and of the Baptist faith.
Survivors include her sons, Marty Williams of Hillsborough and Michael Williams and wife Kari of Mebane; two grandchildren, Jesse Williams and Lauren Williams; loving companion, Johnny Alvis of Efland; and special pet, Tapanga.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Thomas and Frances Foust Holt; and her brother, Robert Holt.
A Memorial Service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday, July 17, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane. The family will receive friends at the residence at 107 Crawford Street, Mebane, on Thursday from 12 noon until 4 p.m., then at the funeral home from 6 until 8 p.m.
Memorials may be made in lieu of flowers to ALS, 120 Penmarc Drive, Suite 101, Raleigh, N.C. 27603.
Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
GRAHAM, N.C. - David Eugene Dixon, 48, of 2305 Walter Andrews Road, Graham, died Wednesday, July 15, 2009, at his residence.
A native of Pasadena, Calif., he was a self-employed paint contractor.
Survivors include his wife, Loretta Andrews Dixon, of the home; son, Jonathan Dixon, of the home; stepchildren, Amber Hicks and Andrew Hicks, of the home; grandchildren, Makayla Little and Jonathan Christopher Ivey; mother, Betty Allen Dixon of Mebane; stepfather, Harold P. Evans of Haw River; brother, Donald Alan Dixon of Burlington; sister, Deanne Dixon Andrews of Snow Camp; nieces, Jennifer Marie Ockenhouse and Brianna Lee Ockenhouse, both of Snow Camp. He was well loved by many friends and extended family.
He was preceded in death by his father, George Buford Dixon.
The funeral service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday, July 18, 2009 at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Darrell E. Massey. Burial will be in Oakwood Cemetery, Mebane, N.C.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 12 until 2 p.m. prior to the service. At other times they will be at the residence.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, donations be made to the family or to McClure Funeral Home to help with funeral expenses.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
BURLINGTON - Mr. Chester Lee Davis, 82, of Watson Drive, died Friday, July 17, 2009, at his residence.
Mr. Davis was a veteran of the U.S. Navy, serving in World War II, and retired from Western Electric with 40 years of service.
Survivors include his daughter, Sue Davis Hester and husband Robert of Saxapahaw; sons, Ronald L. Davis and wife Theresa of Graham, Michael "Mike" E. Davis and wife Debbie of Pleasant Garden and Stephen G. Davis of Gibsonville; seven grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Pope Davis; son, Kenneth Wayne Davis; parents, Graham H. Davis and Minnie Peebles Davis; sisters, Minnie Hawkins and Eunice Peed; brother, Jesse Davis.
Visitation will be held from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Betty Frances Adams Jones, 76, of 2409 Bellemont-Alamance Road, died Friday July 17, 2009 at the Hospice Home of Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Frank J. Jones and the daughter of the late Herbert M. Adams and Lela Cox Adams both deceased. She was a member of the Alamance Lutheran Church.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by a daughter, Donna L. Mayo and husband Ronald A. Mayo; sons, Barry L. Jones and wife Michal C. Jones, Rusty Jones and wife Karla Jones; sister, Doris Tucker; brothers, Connie Mack Adams and wife Ernestine, and Lawrence Adams and wife June; grandchildren, Chris and Lela Mayo, Caleb, Micah, Nathanael, Lydia, Ethan, Lindsey Jones and Charley Wilson; and numerous loving nieces and nephews.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Judy Murray; brothers, Charles, Thomas, Kenneth, and William Adams.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. on Sunday, July 19, 2009, at Historic Providence Christian Church Cemetery. Officiating will be Pastor James D. Lockley of Alamance Lutheran Church. The family will receive friends from 6 until 8 p.m. on Saturday, July 18, 2009, at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham, and at other times at the residence.
The family of Betty Frances Jones wishes to express their love and gratitude for all the many acts of kindness shown to them during this time of loss.
The family asks that, in lieu of flowers, memorials be made to the Hospice Home and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215
BURLINGTON - Daisy Wood Arietta, 47, of 1247 Durham Manor Drive, died July 17, 2009.
Survivors include mother, Gloria Short Wood; sons, Derrick Wood and wife, Crystal, and Alan Michael Smith; daughter, Danielle N. Smith; two grandchildren; and sister, Vicky Thompson Cottingham.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Kim Wood and Stormy Wood; and father, Allen Wood Jr.
A funeral service will be held at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham on Monday, July 20, 2009, at 2 p.m. with the Rev. Ronnie Andrews officiating.
The family will receive friends from noon to 2 p.m. Monday prior to the service.
Memorials may be made for the care of Alan and Danielle and sent to Sandra Williams Fischer, 2630 Sax-Beth Church Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
SNOW CAMP - Paul "Ray" Thompson, 80, of Snow Camp died Monday, July 20, 2009, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Snow Camp, he was owner and operator of Thompson's Garage in Snow Camp and a volunteer with the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department for 39 years. He was a member of Cane Creek Friends Meeting.
Survivors include his wife of 61 years, Louise Hinshaw Thompson; daughters, Linda Stone and Connie Dean; grandchildren, Heather Dean Atkins and husband Paul and Anthony Dean and wife Stephanie; great-grandchildren, Kayla Skinner, Gracelyn Dean, Macy Jo Atkins, Taylor Atkins and MeKala Atkins; sister, Daile Lewis and husband John; niece, Elaine York and husband Randy; nephew, Ben Payne and wife Doris.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Paul and Verla Johnson Thompson.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday, July 24 at Cane Creek Friends Meeting by the Rev. Mark Tope. Burial will be in Cane Creek Friends cemetery.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 5 to 8 p.m. Thursday.
Memorials may be made to the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department, 2545 West Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349, or to Cane Creek Friends Meeting New Sign Project, P.O. Box 611, Greensboro-Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
GRAHAM - Mrs. Muriel Celey Luck, 95, of 507 Queen Ann Street, Burlington, died at 2:28 a.m. Thursday, July 23, 2009 at the Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center of Alamance after five years of failing health.
A native of Wake County, she was retired from Old Dominion Box Company, and was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Carolyn Luck Johnson and husband David of Kissimmee, Fla.; a son, Mr. John Tate "Johnny" Luck Jr. and wife Betty of Burlington; five grandchildren; 10 great-grandchildren and two great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her husband, John Tate Luck Sr.; and parents, Floyd M. Celey and Sybil Hawkins Celey.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Garland Simmons. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 5 to 7 Sunday evening.
The family requests in lieu of flowers donations be made to the Patient Care Fund of the Rehabilitation and Healthcare of Alamance, 779 Woody Drive, Graham, N.C. 27253.
Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
GRAHAM - Francis "Polly" Reagan, 62, of 7-B Cates Circle, Graham, N.C. 27253, went home to be with the Lord on July 24, 2009 at 10:27 a.m.
Polly was a member of Graham Friends Church for many years.
Survivors include her brother, Tim Reagan and wife Bea of Haw River, N.C.; sister, Jane Sykes and husband George of Elon and several nieces and nephews.
She was preceded in death by sisters, Linda Maness and Grace Grizzle; and brother, Fred Reagan.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, July 26, 2009 at Graham Friends Church in Graham by the Rev. Mark Ryman. Burial will be in Moore's Chapel Cemetery.
Visitation will be held from 5 until 7 p.m. Saturday, July 25, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, N.C. and at other times at the residence of Tim Reagan, 1839 Laurie Drive, Haw River, N.C. 27258.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralhome.net.
Mr. John Royster "Dock" Stout, 78, of 815 Lambe Road, passed away at his residence at 4:39 a.m. Saturday, July 25, 2009, after one month of critical illness.
Born in Alamance County, he was a lifelong farmer and was a retired postal worker, retired construction worker and was retired from the Burlington/Alamance School System.
He was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church, Snow Camp, the Bethel Memorial Association, the Alamance County Bee Keepers Association, the NARFE, the Thomas M. Holt Masonic Lodge for 57 plus years, and a charter member of the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department.
Survivors include daughters, Marilynn Fogleman and husband, Keith, and Janet Williams, all of Graham; son, Charles Stout and wife, Cheryl, of Graham; sisters, Ann Moose and Gladys Thompson and husband, Elmer; brother, Jesse Everette "Cap" Stout Jr. and wife, Claudette; five grandchildren, D.J. Love and husband, Brian; Chris Fogleman and wife, April, Ashleigh Williams, Chase Stout, Bryce Stout; and great-grandchildren, Zoe Suit, Daylon Love, and Blake Fogleman.
He was preceded in death by wife, Mary S. Stout; grand�son, Eric D. Fogleman; par��ents, Jesse Everette Stout Sr. and Mary Bailey Stout; sisters, Bonnie Wood, Nell Larson, Ethel Payne; brothers, Jack Stout, Bud Stout, and Punk Stout.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Monday, July 27, 2009, at the Bethel United Methodist Church, Snow Camp, with the Rev. LuAnn Charlton and ARMC Chaplain Jackie Allen. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham on Sunday afternoon from 5 to 8 p.m. and at other times at the residence. Public viewing will begin at 11 a.m. Sunday.
Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church Maintenance Fund, 6463 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253, The Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to the donors choice.
Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
GRAHAM - Sonia Love Brown, 55, died Sunday, July 26, 2009, after 13 years of failing health and three months of critical illness.
Born in Alamance County, she was a member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church and former owner/operator of Ace Cycle Sales.
She is survived by her husband, Steven W. Brown; daughters, Stefanie Brown Barfield and husband Shawn, of Graham; two grandchildren; forever friend, Cathy Wilson; sister-in-law, Jean Allred; brother-in-law, Bill Brown; and mother-in-law Ruth Brown.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Ben and Elda Moretti Love
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday, July 28, 2009, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham with the Rev. Brian Covert officiating. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at the funeral home on Tuesday from 1 pm until service time.
The family would like to thank the Staff at White Oak Manor, Burlington Kidney Center and the Alamance County EMS for their professional dedication and care given to Sonia.
In lieu of flowers the family request memorial donations be given to the Alamance County Humane Society or the Alamance County EMS.
Condolences may be made to www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
BURLINGTON, N.C. - Fred M. Johnson, 80, of the Alamance Health Care Center, Burlington, passed away July 26, 2009 after two years of declining health and a critical illness of two months.
Married on December 24, 1949, he was the husband of Dolly Lee Phillips Johnson for 59 1/2 years. He was an employee of Alamance Motors for Cy Euliss and then an employee of Dick Shirley Chevrolet Inc. in Burlington, N.C., where he did wrecker service for 47 years.
Dolly and Fred lived at 404 Doggett Drive, Graham, N.C. before moving to Pleasant Grove Retirement Home 2 1/2 years ago. He was also a member of the Elk's Lodge1633. Family, friends and neighbors remember his delicious barbecues.
Survivors include his wife, Dolly; one sister, Mildred Johnson Greenway and husband Gene of Wilmington, N.C.; two brothers, Jack Johnson of Eli Whitney Community and Joe Johnson of Burlington.
Fred was preceded in death by brothers, Herman G. Johnson of Columbia, S.C. and Frank W. Johnson Jr. of Myrtle Beach, S.C.; his mother and father, Cleta McBane Johnson and Talton T. Johnson of Eli Whitney Community.
The funeral will be held Wednesday, June 29, 2009 at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham at 2 p.m. Burial will be at the Alamance Memorial Park in Burlington.
Visitation will be from 7 until 9 p.m. Tuesday evening at McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
Memorials may be made to Harvest Hills Church, 3110 South Maple Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
GRAHAM - Howard Wesley Rettig, 86, of 214 Eastway Lane died at his home Sunday, July 26, 2009.
Born in Henderson, Kentucky he retired from Gulf Oil after 26 years. Most recently he worked for Food Lion and was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church.
He was predeceased by his parents Joseph Oscar Rettig and Cornelia Wriver Rettig; daughter, Sharron Logan; brother, Charles Rettig; sister, Viola Gilner; and granddaughter, Shawna Lynn Rettig.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Opal Cooper Rettig; daughter, Jackie Rettig of the home; sons, retired Lt. Col. Howard Wayne Rettig and wife Sue of Harker Heights, Texas and David W. Rettig and wife Phyllis of Blacksburg, Virginia; five grandchildren, Tifanni Logan Gotsch, Shelli Rettig Brown, Shannin Rettig, Dustin Wesley Rettig, and Eva Rettig; and two great-grandchildren, Killian and Madeline Brown.
A celebration of his life will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, July 29, 2009, at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham, N.C.
The family will receive friends one hour prior to service time and at other times at the residence.
Public viewing will begin at 12:30 Tuesday, July 28, 2009.
In lieu of flowers donations may be made to Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215 or to The Salvation Army, 812 N. Anthony Street, Burlington N.C. 27217.
MEBANE, N.C. - Dorothy Waller "Dot" Webster, 80, of 701 N. Fifth Street died July 27, 2009 at the University of Virginia Medical Center in Charlottesville, Va.
A native of Caswell County, she was retired from Royal Park Uniforms and was a member of Mebane Presbyterian Church.
Survivors include her sons, Gerry Wayne (Wanda) Webster of Mebane, N.C. and Warren James (Ruth) Webster of Charlottesville, Va.; grandchildren, Chrystal (Gary) Smithey, Nicole "April" Webster, Brian (Amy) Webster, Brant Webster and Cole Webster; great-grandchildren, Chandler Stone Webster, Gavin Harvey Smithey and Dillon Zane Webster.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph "Joe" Webster; parents, Warren Waller and Mattie Snead Waller; two brothers and one sister.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. on Saturday, August 1, 2009 at Oakwood Cemetery by the Rev. Jeffrey Smith.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Mebane from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday evening and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Mebane Presbyterian Church, 402 S. Fifth St., Mebane, N.C. 27302.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net.
The family would like to thank the staff at the Colannades for the care given to Dorothy Webster.
BURLINGTON - Mr. George Clinton Overman, 79, of 722 South Sellars Mill Road, Burlington, died Wednesday, July 29, 2009 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, Mr. Overman was the owner and operator of J & G BBQ for 26 years, an avid bowler, past member of the Burlington Civitan Club and a U.S. Army veteran of the Korean Conflict. He attended Riverdale Baptist Church and was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and was devoted to family and his very loving wife.
Survivors include his wife, Elsie S. Overman of the home; daughter, Mary Kay Andrews of Southport, N.C.; sons, Donnie Day and wife Letha of Elon, N.C., Clinton Overman of Burlington and Greg Overman of Haw River; grandchildren, Dan and Janie Barnwell of Graham, Maria Walker of Graham, Josh Williams of Florida, Kenneth and Michelle Day of Yanceyville, Traci and Todd Staley of South Carolina, Michelle Modlin of Graham, Brooke Overman of Haw River, Blake Overman of Haw River, Brandon Kivette of Okinawa, Japan and Kristy Hall of Graham.
He is also survived by great-grandchildren, Conner Day, Cameron Day, Chase Staley, Trevor Watkins, Jaicee Watkins, Skyler Argento, Kalie Argento, Tanner Barnwell; sisters, Shirley and Jim Hall of Graham, Betty and Clyde "June" Warren of Burlington, Margaret Riley of Haw River; brothers, Billy Overman of Graham, Harry and Mary Overman of Burlington, Ralph and Elaine Overman of Burlington, Jimmy and Blanche Overman of Burlington, Donnie and Linda Overman of Greensboro; and many loving nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Ernest and Myrtle Allen Overman; sisters, Frances Perry and Carrie Guinn; brothers, Vernell Overman, John Overman, Ervin Overman, and Bobby Overman.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Jim Hall and the Rev. Jonathan Graves. Burial will be in Alamance Memorial Park.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 until 8 p.m. Friday night and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Riverdale Baptist Church, 1273 Haw River-Hopedale Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
GRAHAM - Willis Dewaine "Bill" McGowan, 82, of 310 Clapp St., died Friday, July 31, 2009, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Bill was born in Dundalk, Md. He was a retired Master SGT in the U.S. Army with 29 years of service to his country. Bill also retired from the city of Graham, Water Department. He was a member of Glen Hope Baptist Church where he served as a deacon and a Sunday school teacher. He also served on the search committee and was very active with the senior adults.
Survivors include his wife, Rachel Harris McGowan, of the home; sons, Michael Edward McGowan and wife, Stephanie, of Graham, the Rev. Steven Dewaine McGowan and wife, Sherry, of Yanceyville; four grandchildren, Dustin McGowan and Katherine McGowan, both of Graham, Jamie Mariano, of Mebane, and Candice Shelton, of Haw River; four great-grandchildren; a sister in law, Kate McGowan; and several nieces and nephews.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James Thomas McGowan and Emma Lou McGowan Dixon; granddaughter, Charice Smith; and brothers, James McGowan, Donald McGowan and Norman McGowan.
The funeral service will be held at 1 p.m. Tuesday, Aug. 4, 2009, at Glen Hope Baptist Church with the Rev. Larry Redding, pastor, officiating. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery with military honors .
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 until 8 Monday evening. Other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Glen Hope Baptist Church, 911 North Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27217 or to Swepsonville Baptist Church, Swepsonville-Saxapahaw Road, Graham, N.C. 27253. Memorials may also be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences can be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net
