Obituaries

Traci Rehse Gonet

Traci Rehse Gonet

Oct 10, 2026

Mrs. Traci Janine Rehse Gonet 50, of Haw River, NC passed away on October 10, 2026 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Home in Mebane.  

JoAnn Moore Andrews

JoAnn Moore Andrews

Oct 10, 2026

JoAnn Moore Andrews, 81, of Haw River, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was born on January 15, 1945, in Alamance County, North Carolina, and lived a life marked by devotion, kindness, and steadfast love for her family and faith. JoAnn was a woman who found joy in the simple and meaningful...

Carol Ann DiLello

Carol Ann DiLello

Oct 6, 2026

Carol Ann (DeMartini) DiLello, 83, of Graham, NC, passed away surrounded by her loved ones on October 6, 2026. Carol was born on January 21, 1943, in Yonkers, New York, to Joseph and Emma DeMartini.

Carol graduated from St. Barnabas Catholic High School in The Bronx, New York, in 1960, where she was a member of the cheerleading team, Junior Red...

Richard Lewis "Dicky" Flick

Richard Lewis "Dicky" Flick

Oct 4, 2026

Richard Lewis “Dicky” Flick, age 73, of Graham, North Carolina, passed away on October 4, 2026. He was born on August 23, 1953, in Anderson County, Tennessee, and lived a life marked by hard work, devotion to family, service to his country, and a deep love for the simple joys that made life meaningful. Dicky was the loving husband of...

Calvin Childress

Calvin Childress

Oct 3, 2026

Clyde Calvin Childress Jr., 57, of Caswell County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on October 3, 2026, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington, North Carolina.  Calvin was born on February 24, 1969, in Orange County, to the late Clyde Calvin Childress Sr. and the late Mary Evans, who was survived by Hugh Evans.  Calvin was a devoted husband, father,...

Linda Urena

Linda Urena

Oct 2, 2026

Linda Joyce Urena, lovingly known as Linda (Lyn), Mom, Nana, and a dear friend to so many, passed away peacefully at home on October 2, 2026, at the age of 77, surrounded by family.

Born in Liverpool, England, Linda came to America with her parents at just eight years old. Leaving her beloved family behind was difficult, but the miles never...

Carmen Melissa Nimmo

Carmen Melissa Nimmo

Oct 2, 2026

Carmen Melissa Franklin Nimmo, formerly of Clinton, passed away peacefully at home in Mebane, NC, after a multi-year battle with cancer. She was surrounded by her immediate family, as was her wish.

Born on March 17, 1953, Melissa entered the world alongside her identical twin sister, Caren Melinda Franklin Smith. Their extraordinary bond remained a central and cherished part of Melissa's...

Earl Cates

Earl Cates

Sep 27, 2026

Earl Cates, 79, passed away on Sunday, September 27, 2026, Alamance Health Care. Heas the son of the late Claudie and Helen Cates. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Cates; son, John Cates and a daughter, Beverly “Bev” Cates. Other than his parents he was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Thompson. The family will receive friends on...

James Edward Overbey

James Edward Overbey

Sep 23, 2026

James Edward Overbey, age 82, of Cedar Grove, North Carolina, passed away on September 23, 2026, at his residence in Orange County, North Carolina. He was born on January 28, 1944, at the family homeplace in Orange County, North Carolina, and he lived a life rooted in the values of hard work, faith, family, and a deep appreciation for the...

Audrey "JoJo" Daniels Tarrant

Audrey "JoJo" Daniels Tarrant

Sep 22, 2026

Audrey Joyce Daniels Tarrant, better known as JoJo thanks to her granddaughter Dani, went to be with God peacefully, leaving behind her daughter and son-in-law, Denise and John Powell, her granddaughter Dani Doss, her adopted granddaughter Autumn Fogleman-Sipe, her baby brother Chuck Daniels, her sister Vickie Daniels, and her many nieces and nephews.

Joyce was preceded in death by her parents,...

Jean Ross

Jean Ross

Sep 17, 2026

Jean Monnett Ross of Graham NC, passed away on the evening of September 17, 2026. She was born on February 21, 1936 to Charles Guy and Hazel Lee Monnett. She graduated from Women’s College in Greensboro (UNCG) as a secretary and worked at Odell Hardware, Monnett Carpet Shop (her father’s business) and Mebane Lumber. Jean was a devoted follower of...

Sally Ivey

Sally Ivey

Sep 14, 2026

Sally Lynne Maxwell Ivey, born February 22, 1961, passed away at the age of 65 on Monday, September 14, 2026 after a long illness. Sally Lynne graduated from Hoke County High School in Raeford, North Carolina and East Carolina University in Greenville, North Carolina. She worked with the Orange County Schools for twenty years prior to her retirement.

Sally Lynne was...

Michael Allen Vermilya

Michael Allen Vermilya

Sep 13, 2026

Michael Allen Vermilya, 61, of Roxboro, NC died Sunday, September 13, 2026. Mike was born in Las Cruces, NM on Friday, August 13, 1965. He was a graduate of Williams High School in Burlington, NC and the Nashville Auto/Diesel Technical College. He worked for Bumpass Ford in Roxboro and since 1999 at Bowes Collision Center for his long-time boss and...

Thurman Franklin Horner

Thurman Franklin Horner

Sep 13, 2026

Thurman Franklin Horner, born on February 14, 1943, passed away on September 13, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of hard work, devotion, and a life well lived. He was a man who took great pride in the work of his hands and in the people he loved. Thurman spent his life as a carpenter by trade, and his skill, dedication,...

William Bert Hilton Jr.

William Bert Hilton Jr.

Sep 12, 2026

William Bert Hilton Jr.,87, of Graham was called home on September 12, 2026. He was born on November 17, 1938, in Wake County to William and Dora Hilton. He is predeceased by his wife Barbara Hilton, brothers Johnny Mack Hilton and Wayne Hilton and daughter Angie Campbell.

He is survived by his sons James Dace Hilton (Stephanie), Chad Hester, grandson Kivette...

Bernice Wilson

Bernice Wilson

Sep 12, 2026

Bernice Oliver Wilson, 97, passed away at her residence on September 12, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Joseph Daniel Oliver and Addie Pulliam Oliver.

Our Mom was one of the strongest women we knew. She worked a full-time job and ran the household our entire childhood. She would come home after work, cook us a healthy meal which...

Toyoko Bull

Toyoko Bull

Sep 12, 2026

Toyoko Teruya Bull, 86, was born on September 24, 1939, on Ryukyu Island, Okinawa. A resident of Graham, North Carolina, she went home to be with the Lord at 3:45 a.m. on Saturday, September 12, 2026. Toyoko was a loving and sweet person who cared deeply for everyone she met. Her kindness, gentle spirit, and love for others touched the...

Randal Dale "Randy" Kidd

Randal Dale "Randy" Kidd

Sep 9, 2026

Randal Dale “Randy” Kidd passed away unexpectedly on September 9, 2026. Randy was born in Alamance County on March 30, 1967.

Those who knew Randy would say that he always had a smile on his face. He was kind, had a big heart, and was a friend to everyone he met. His piercing blue eyes and warm smile were just a...

Pamela Ashe

Pamela Ashe

Sep 7, 2026

Pamela Ann McCann Staley Ashe, 74, of Greensboro passed away on Monday, September 7, 2026 at her home.

Pam was the daughter of the late Thomas Franklin and Virginia Dare Parker McCann.

A graveside service will be held, Saturday, September 19, 2026 at 2 pm at Pleasant Union Church Cemetery, 5929 Coble Church Road, Liberty, NC. The family will receive friends Friday,...

James Willis Grady

James Willis Grady

Sep 6, 2026

James Willis Grady, 60, of Graham, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2026. James was a determined and strong-willed man who lived life with independence and honesty. He was a good listener who cared about others and was someone his family and friends could count on. He was a long time member of Mission Fellowship, formally Nall Memorial, where he...