Obituaries
Roy Edwards
Dec 11, 2017
Mr. Roy Hubert Edwards, 91, of Old Greensboro Rd. Chapel Hill, NC, passed away on Monday December 11, 2017 at his residence. A native of Orange County, NC, he was the son of the late Johnny and Ola Edwards. He was retired from the A & P with 24 years in the produce department. He was a lifelong member...
Nancy Baker
Dec 10, 2017
Nancy Dodson Baker, 84, of Mebane passed away at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell on December 10, 2017. She was the wife of Lewis Baker who survives and a member of Mt. Zion Christian Church in Mebane. Other survivors include one son Burnis Baker (Terry), three brothers; Jack Dodson (Mossie), Leonard Dodson (Myra), Donald Dodson (Nancy),...
Jessica Isley
Dec 10, 2017
Jessica Lynn Jones Isley, 48, of Burlington passed away Sunday, Dec. 10, 2017. Jessica was born in Alamance County. She was a waitress at Western Charcoal Steakhouse and was a member of Glen Raven Baptist Church. Jessica is survived by her husband; Larry Wayne Islay, Jr. Her loving fur baby; Roxie. Sister; Angela Rene Jones. Aunt; Gayle Simmons Taylor....
Vernon Merit Cheek
Dec 10, 2017
Vernon Merit Cheek Jr., 77, of Mebane, died Sunday December 10, 2017. He was born July 9, 1940 to the late Vernon Merit Cheek Sr. and Ruby Johnson Cheek of Haw River, NC. A graduate of Elon University, he taught Accounting for 35+ years at Alamance Community College. He taught Sunday School, was the Church Treasurer for 25 years,...
Richard Shane Davis
Dec 5, 2017
Shane Davis, 40, of Wilmington passed away on December 5, 2017. He worked remodeling homes in the historic part of Wilmington. He was very mechanically inclined and enjoyed working on things and helping people. Shane loved his family and friends, especially his children. He could turn anytime into a good time. Survivors include his mother and step-father Richard and...
Susan J. Moorehead
Dec 2, 2017
Mrs. Susan Justice Moorehead, 66, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Saturday December 2, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Kingsport, TN, she was the daughter of the late Clyde Nelson and Gertrude Cable Justice. She was the owner and operator of Brookridge Kennels and served as a Past President of both the Alamance Kennel...
Jim Williams
Dec 1, 2017
Jim Williams, 84, passed away on December 1, 2017 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He loved his job at White's Furniture Company and Craftique. He was a great father and grandfather. Survivors include his son; Ronald Williams and wife Robin of Efland, granddaughter; Tracy Williams of Efland, sister; Sally Norris, niece; Donna "Susie" King and...
Michael Smith
Nov 29, 2017
Mr. Michael Vernon “Mike” Smith, 63, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday November 29, 2017 at Duke University medical Center. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Vernon and Frances Thompson Smith. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many. His love was his family especially when it...
Richard Warren Watson
Nov 27, 2017
Mr. Richard Warren Watson, 82, of Mebane, formerly of Vermont, passed away on Monday November 27, 2017 at White Oak Manor. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.
Eleanor Daniels King
Nov 26, 2017
Eleanor would like to inform everyone that King's Beauty Shop is now officially CLOSED… stating, "It has truly been an honor and a pleasure to have helped make the world a prettier place by washing, cutting, setting, styling, and coloring the hair of so many wonderful women (and even a few men from time to time) in and around...
Christopher Samuel Durham
Nov 25, 2017
Christopher Samuel Durham, age 57 of Chapel Hill, NC passed away Saturday November 25, 2017, at UNC hospital. Christopher, also known as Chris, was born August 9th 1960, in Durham, NC to Phyllis Durham and the late David Durham. He was also preceded in death by a baby brother. Chris was an avid hunter and fisherman. He loved to...
Jeter Clarence James Jr.
Nov 25, 2017
Jeter Clarence James, Jr. 69 years of age of Dallas, Texas died Saturday, November 25 in Plano, Texas. He was with his sister, Teena James Petree and his brother in law, Charles Petree. He was born May 3, 1948 to Jeter Clarence James, Sr. and Ernestine Hamby James in Mebane, NC Jeter lived the majority of his life in...
Hilda Smith
Nov 24, 2017
Hilda Burchell Smith, 92, of Graham passed away Friday, November 24, 2017 at Duke Hospital. She was a native of Alamance County. She was a member of Moore’s Chapel Baptist Church. Hilda was retired from Dixie Yarns. Hilda is survived by her sons; Sammy David Smith and Terry Lynn Smith (Carolyn) both of Graham. Grandchildren; Kristy Smith Lynch (Justin),...
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Denise Mckinnon
Nov 23, 2017
Gwendolyn "Gwen" Denise McKinnon, 60, passed away on Thursday November 23, 2017 at her residence. Gwen was born in Durham on October 12, 1957, the daughter of David and Lillie Mae Edwards McKinnon. Following graduation from high school, Gwen spent her life taking care of her parents until their passing. She was a loving daughter, sister, aunt and friend...
Bobby Vance
Nov 20, 2017
Bobby Gene Vance, Jr., 57, of Burlington passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at his residence. Bobby was native of Alamance County. He was formally employed by Culp Finishing. He was also a member of Altamahaw Baptist Church. Bobby is survived by his daughter; Chrystal Thompson (Mark) of Burlington. Sisters; Pam Davis (Johnny) of Burlington, Cindy Hatch of Pittsboro,...
Martha Jayne
Nov 20, 2017
Martha Jayne, 73, passed away at her residence on November 20, 2017. She was a member of Lakewood Community Church in Danville, Va., where she loved spending her time and working with the children at Vacation Bible School. She also enjoyed reading, watching old movies and spending time with her family. She especially loved spending time with her great...
Jerry Harold Pace
Nov 20, 2017
Mr. Jerry H. Pace, of Graham, NC, passed away on Monday November 20, 2017 at the Peak Resources of Alamance. A native of Lauderdale County, Mississippi, he was the son of the late Harold and Sarah Hand Pace. He was retired from the US ARMY with 30 years of service, serving during the Vietnam War and holding the rank...
Hazel Foster
Nov 17, 2017
Hazel Foster, 91, passed away on November 17, 2017 at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields. She was the daughter of the late Frank and Alta Reece Petty and a member of First Baptist Church since 1957. Hazel retired from General Electric. Survivors include her son; Lynn Foster (Patricia) of Mebane, three grandchildren, 5 great-granddaughters and one great-great-grandson, two sisters...
William Sellers
Nov 16, 2017
John William Sellers, 77, of Selma died November 16, 2017 at Barbour Court Nursing and Rehabilitation in Smithfield. Born March 4, 1940 in Johnston County, William was the son of Oscar Braxton and Irene Eason Sellers, both of whom preceded him in death. He was a retired brick mason and had served in the US Army. He is survived...
Barry Nelson Farrell
Nov 16, 2017
Barry Nelson Farrell, 56, of Burlington died November 16, 2017 at the Hospice Home. Born May 29, 1961 in New Mexico, Barry was the son of Kendall Tyree and Alice Jean Dickens Farrell, both of whom preceded him in death. Barry was retired from Burlington Industries, where he worked as a machine operator. He was a member of Carolina...
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