All Obituaries

Richard Martin, 85, of Mebane, passed away on July 24, 2022 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Clarence and Odessa Martin.  Richard enjoyed the outdoors, he could always be found on his front porch sitting in the swing.  He loved working in his garden with his brothers.  Richard was blessed with wonderful neighbors that were always willing to lend a helping hand. Before he retired, he was a fixer at Cone Mills for over 35 years.  Survivors...

M/SGT. Dalton Fairfax Oldham, Ret., 93, of Graham, NC passed away on July 21, 2022 at Mebane Ridge Assisted Living. He is the son of the late Otho Wingate and Nancy Browning Oldham, of Orange County, and was a native of Efland. He served in the US Air Force and retired after 21 years of service to his country. He graduated from Aycock High School in Hillsborough, NC. Following his time in the service, he worked as a cabinet maker and builder with Mebane Construction Company. Surviving is his...

Diane Marie Galea Burke passed away on July 19, 2022, in Long Island, NY. She lived on Long Island most of her life.  She was a former resident of Mebane for several years. She was married to the late James John Burke and raised 5 children. The two of them would go to Sheetz in Mebane for their daily coffee and breakfast items. She loved her jelly donuts! Survivors include her children, John T. (Lynn) Burke of Ridge, NY, Patrick K. (Jennifer) Burke of East Moriches, NY, Christopher S....

Nancy Moore Allen, 91, of Graham passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022 at her residence. She was a native of Pamlico County, retired from the NC Highway Department, and a lifelong member of Graham Presbyterian Church. She is the daughter of the late William Henry and Della Ireland Moore and was married to the late William Paul Allen. She is survived by her sister, Virginia Moore Seamon of Martinsville, VA; brother, William Henry Moore, Jr. and wife Myra of Burlington; Nieces, Mandy Campbell...

Mr. Brandon Ray Markham 35, of Burlington, NC passed away on July 17, 2022 at his residence due to heart complications. Brandon was born on April 17, 1987 to his mother, Donna Overman Hughes and stepfather, Jerry Hughes, who survives. Brandon was very athletic and loved sports as he was an avid Duke and Patriots fan and never missed an opportunity to play golf. He was an avid motorcyclist and loved to ride and travel the roads wherever they may have taken him. Brandon worked alongside his...

Gary Wayne Franklin, 64 of Mebane, NC, born October 7, 1957, passed away after a long battle of dementia on July 16, 2022 at his home - the same place where he was married on May 30, 1976, to his wife, Linda - where they resided for 46 years and raised their three children. Gary and Linda shared a special love. The two enjoyed traveling to the beach and supported all dance and sporting events that their children were involved in.  Gary, a sales representative of Mebane Lumber for 31...

Captain William “Bill” Melvin Gooding, 78, of Snow Camp, NC passed away on Thursday, July 14, 2022. He was the son of the late Everette Gooding and Vernie Blackwood Gooding.  He served in the United States Marine Corps during the Vietnam War where he was a Captain for 13 years.  Bill is survived by his wife, Kathy Shue Gooding, his son, Jason Cobb, his daughters, Sharon Norton (Joseph) and Tracy Torain (Terry), his grandchildren, Tyler Cobb Jr., Austin Cobb, Jeremy...

Click here to livestream the service for Ryan Almond Andrew Ryan Almond (Ryan), age 25, passed away suddenly on Wednesday, July 13. Ryan is survived by his daughters Chloe Leanna and Chelcie Sabrina Almond, his parents Diana Allen and Andrew Almond, step-parents Rocky Allen and Courtney Almond, his sister Madeline Almond, his grandparents Clyde Ronald (Ronnie) and Marie Vandergrift, Jerry and Millie Almond, and the late Helen Patricia Vandergrift. He also is survived by many aunts, uncles,...

Vicki Horner, 76, of Mebane, passed away on July 11, 2022 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Victor and Louise Horner.  Before retirement she worked as a librarian for South Boston, Va school system.  She is survived by her cousin Geraldine Weathers (James), and a special acquaintance George Brown.  A graveside service will be held at 11am on Thursday July 14, 2022 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane.

Mr. Thomas Herbert “Tom” Johnson 82, of Graham, NC formerly of Chicago, IL passed away surrounded by his family on July 10, 2022 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Tom was born on January 29, 1940 in Lakeland, FL to the late Ralph and Dory Thomas Johnson. Tom was the retired owner and operator of Johnson Trucking Company and was a 15-year Volunteer Firefighter with the City of Cary, IL Fire Dept, retiring as Lieutenant. Tom was an active 82-year-old and will be greatly missed by his buddies...