All Obituaries

Gurney Lee Doby, 88, of Mebane passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UNC Chapel Hill hospital. Gurney was born in Pennsylvania County, Virginia, to W.P. Doby and Nela Stanley Doby, both deceased. Gurney was a retired furniture maker; he spent his working years employed at White’s Furniture. Mr. Doby can be remembered as an easy-going man, agreeing with any and everything he was approached with. Gurney carried love in his heart for many things including wood working and going...

Ralph “Henderson” Scott, Jr. Ralph “Henderson” Scott, Jr. 91, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab, Hawfields following several months of failing health.  He was the son of the late Senator Ralph Henderson Scott, Sr. and Hazeleene Tate Scott.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Miriam Scott Mayo and Hilda White Scott, the mother of his five children.  Henderson is survived by his brother, William C....

Patricia Vernon Hill, 68, of Mebane passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Compass Health Care. She was a native of Chatham County born on July 30, 1952 to the late Henry Buie and the late Alma Johnson Dean. She worked as a machine operator for GKN Automotive. She is survived by her son, Gary l. Hill, Jr. & wife Robin; daughters, Kimberly A. Graves & husband Randy, Crystal R. Hill; grandchildren, Tanner, Trent Tyler, Matthew, Hunter, Lauren, Caitlin, Maylas, Lisa & Eric. A...

Leonard Wesley Dodson, 84, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday, January 20, 2021. A native of Orange County, he was the last surviving child of the eleven born to the late Walter Lee and Calladonia Atkison Dodson.  He is survived by his wife, Myra Swinney Dodson, son Tony L. Dodson and wife Sandi of Gainesville, Georgia; daughter, Teresa D. Pleasants of Durham, and five grandchildren who were his reasons for living: Kellie L. Dixon, Casey N. Pleasants, Joshua D....

Mrs. Marchetta McConnell Young, 77 of Gibsonville, passed away on January 20, 2021 at her residence. A native of Cherokee Co, OK, she was the daughter of the late Brownie and Audrey Seacrest McConnell. She was a proud member of The Order of The Eastern Star. She had worked at Eastern Guilford High School in the cafeteria for a number of years and then became the special needs bus driver which she cherished so much and the children she looked after. She was known for always putting others...

Mrs. Ruth R. Motley, 86 of Graham, NC passed away on January 20, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Marvin George, 87 of Graham passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. No public funeral service will be held.

Fred Arlen Talley, 86, of Mebane passed away at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 with family by his side.  He was a native of Rockingham County, attended Reidsville High School and was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  Over the years he was a devoted husband, father, and Papa.  He retired from NIEHS in 1990.  The only thing he loved more than hunting and fishing was attending his grandchildren’s school and sporting activities. Fred is survived by...

David Franklin Wood, 67, of Graham passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born in Marrakech, Morocco, Africa. He was an Auto Mechanic by trade, working at Burlington Dodge and H&R Auto Repair, as well as an auto body shop insurance adjustor, after his injury. His passion was racing and working on any type of car, including being part of the late Larry Isley’s pit crew. But most especially spending time with his granddaughters. He is the son of the late Walter Franklin Wood,...

Shirley Laws, 70, passed away at UNC Hospital on January 16, 2021.  She was born in Cocke County, TN to the late Fred and Opal Laws. She attended Gibsonville and Western Alamance High School. Shirley enjoyed taking trips to the beach and mountains. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers and making Sunday dinner for the family from her beloved homemade recipes. Shirley was a devoted wife, mother, sister and Maw-Maw. She will be remembered most by her humble spirit, infectious smile and...