Obituaries

Dewitt  C. Massey

Dewitt C. Massey

Sep 4, 2017

Mr. Dewitt C. Massey, 95, of Graham went to be with the Lord on September 4, 2017 at UNC Hospital after years of failing health. Dewitt was the husband of the late Lucy Gray Massey, who died on March 25, 2017 after 75 years of marriage. He was the youngest of 10 children. Dewitt is survived by a daughter,...

Edna  Carter Webster

Edna Carter Webster

Sep 3, 2017

Edna Carter Webster, 101, of Burlington moved to her Heavenly Home on Sunday, September 3, 2017 at her home. She loved and served God daily through her life of loving service for others. Born March 21, 1916 in Lynchburg, VA to AJ “John” Carter and Annie C. Carter both deceased. A native of Caswell County she has been a...

David  Lynn Michael

David Lynn Michael

Sep 2, 2017

MEBANE - David Lynn Michael, 71, of Mebane died unexpectedly Saturday, September 2, 2017. He was a native of Alamance County, Retired from Leesona Corporation, a Vietnam Veteran serving in the US Navy and a member of Hope Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Frank and Hattie Heath Michael; brother, William Michael. He is survived...

Allen "Big Al" Champion,  Jr.

Allen "Big Al" Champion, Jr.

Aug 31, 2017

Mr. Gordon Allen “Big Al” Champion, Jr., 58, of Graham died August 31, 2017 at his home. Allen was born in Alamance County on June 7, 1959, to Gordon A. Champion Sr., and Aloma Allen Champion. He was a retired plumber. Allen enjoyed riding his motorcycle, and did so as long as his health permitted. Survivors include his mother,...

Nancy  Kimrey Richardson

Nancy Kimrey Richardson

Aug 30, 2017

Nancy Kimrey Richardson, 82, of Graham died Wednesday, August 30 at her residence, A native of Alamance County, She worked for Kayser-Roth for 25 years and retired from SCI. She was a graduate of EM Holt School and a member of Belmont Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank R. and Sadie Hudson Kimrey; son,...

Margaret Bullard

Margaret Bullard

Aug 25, 2017

Margaret Rawls Bullard passed away on August 25th at Hospice House of Alamance-Caswell. She was born on September 23, 1924 in Suffolk, Virginia to Dr. Japheth E. Rawls and Emma Holland Rawls. She graduated from Suffolk High School in 1942 and from Elon College in 1946 with a degree in biology. She was a member of Mebane United Methodist...

Robert  David Faucette

Robert David Faucette

Aug 24, 2017

Robert David Faucette, 89, of Haw River died Thursday, August 24 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, retired supply clerk from Cone Mills, A US Army Veteran of WW II, and a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mebane where he was an ordained minister and has filled in as pastor and served...

Elbert Johnson

Elbert Johnson

Aug 22, 2017

Elbert Donald "Don" Johnson, 73, of Efland, passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. Don was born in Orange County to John W. and Martha T. Johnson both deceased. He was retired from Mebane Lumber Co. and was a veteran of the US Navy. His legacy lives on through his family with the values...

Charles Borror

Charles Borror

Aug 22, 2017

Charles Emerson Borror, 87, of Mebane passed away Tuesday, August 22, 2017 at Duke University Medical Center. Charlie was born in Columbus, Ohio to Pearl Emerson and Gertrude Agin Borror, both deceased. Charlie is survived by his wife Betty Borror. Charlie and Betty shared a loving marriage for over 68 years. Charlie and Betty have lived in Mebane for...

Ray Westbrook

Ray Westbrook

Aug 20, 2017

A Graveside Service for Mr. Westbrook will be held at 1:00 PM on Friday August 25, 2017 at the Oakwood cemetery in Mebane. McClure Funeral Service in Mebane are assisting the family.

Lawrence  Eugene Cates  Sr.

Lawrence Eugene Cates Sr.

Aug 20, 2017

Mr. Lawrence Eugene Cates Sr., 73 of Graham, NC passed away on Sunday August 20, 2017 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late William Melvin and Helen Brown Cates. He attended and loved Freedom Fellowship Church and was an avid UNC Tar Heels Basketball fan....

Gary "Big Gary" Vaughn Aldridge

Gary "Big Gary" Vaughn Aldridge

Aug 19, 2017

“A good name is more desirable than great riches; to be esteemed is better than silver or gold.” Proverbs 2:1 Mr. Gary Vaughn “Big Gary” Aldridge was lifted up on August 19, 2017 to his heavenly home. Gary was born on April 27, 1949 to S. E. “Sib” Aldridge, Sr. and Jane Vaughn Aldridge, both deceased. Gary followed in...

Joanne Harris

Joanne Harris

Aug 16, 2017

Joanne Harris, 81, passed away on Wednesday August 16, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Anna Bell Jennings Sutton

Anna Bell Jennings Sutton

Aug 13, 2017

Mrs. Anna Bell Jennings Sutton, 91, of Burlington and formerly of Mebane, died August 13, 2017 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born January 8, 1926 in Jackson County, NC, she was the daughter of Samuel Winston Jennings and Clara Moss Jennings. Primarily a homemaker, Mrs. Sutton retired from MCR, Inc. She was a hard worker that enjoyed traveling, sewing,...

Trilby Pugh

Trilby Pugh

Aug 12, 2017

Trilby Lane Pugh, 87 of Burlington died Saturday, August 12 at White Oak Manor. She was a native of Alamance County, a homemaker and a member of the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints, Elon Ward. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Twyman and Pearl Lee Wilkerson Pugh and her sister, Lillie Catherine Pugh...

James  Reid Myrick

James Reid Myrick

Aug 12, 2017

James Reid Myrick of Burlington died Saturday, August 12. He was a native of Alamance County and a retired truck driver. He was preceded in death by his mother, Margaret Elizabeth Freeman Myrick. He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Gerner Myrick; father, Junia Alton Myrick and family. A graveside service with masonic rites to celebrate his life will...

Marilyn  Hedrick Brown

Marilyn Hedrick Brown

Aug 10, 2017

Marilyn Diana Hedrick Brown, 61, died August 10, 2017 in her home. Marilyn was born September 6, 1955 in Maryville, TN., the daughter of Denzel Hall Hedrick and Ruby Pearlene Proctor Hedrick. Her parents; husband, Clarence Brown; and brothers, Glenn Hedrick and Garnett Hedrick, Sr. all preceded Marilyn in death. Marilyn worked as a caregiver in the healthcare profession....

Dena Smith

Dena Smith

Aug 9, 2017

Dena Smith, 42, passed away on Wednesday August 9, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Thomas Black

Thomas Black

Aug 9, 2017

Thomas Eugene Black, 60, of 4423 NC Hwy 54, Graham, NC passed away Wednesday, August 9, 2017 at Forsythe Memorial Hospital, Winston Salem, NC. He was born in Alamance County to Robert P. and Hester Hundley Black both deceased. He was a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church and attended Lamb's Chapel. Thomas is survived by his sisters:...

Christopher  Dean Cashion

Christopher Dean Cashion

Aug 5, 2017

Christopher Dean Cashion, 60, of Snow Camp passed away Saturday, August 5, 2017 at his residence. He was born in Guilford County to John Edward Cashion, Sr. and Rebecca Touchstone Cashion both deceased. He was employed as a welder. Christopher loved hunting, fishing and gardening. He is survived by his wife: Christine Cashion of the home. Daughters: Jennifer Congdon...