Obituaries

Jay James

Jay James

Jul 2, 2017

Jay James, 78, passed away on July 2, 2017 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He served in the U.S. Marines Corp. and was an avid outdoors man and golfer. He retired from Overman Building Supply and his family was the world to him especially his wife, Janice. Survivors include his daughters; Diane McGurl (Mike) of...

Josephine  Waddell Alexander

Josephine Waddell Alexander

Jun 30, 2017

Mrs. Josephine Moore Waddell Alexander, age 93, of Graham passed away peacefully at Springview Assisted Living – Brock Building on Friday, June 30, 2017. She was born to Dennis and Nellie Moore on Christmas Day in 1923. She was predeceased by her parents and all 11 siblings. She was married for 28 years to Ivey Nelson Waddell before his...

Clifton  Lewis Haley,  Jr.

Clifton Lewis Haley, Jr.

Jun 29, 2017

Clifton Lewis Haley, Jr., 55, of Mebane went home to be with the Lord on June 29, 2017. He was a native of Richmond, VA and a self-employed carpenter and plumber. He was preceded in death by his parents, Clifton Lewis Haley, Sr. & Ruby Lucille Barton Haley and his daughter, Tiffany Ann Haley. He is survived by his...

Dale Crawford

Dale Crawford

Jun 27, 2017

Dale Crawford, 72, passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Mebane. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Annie Boggs

Annie Boggs

Jun 27, 2017

Annie Boggs, 81, passed away on Tuesday June 27, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Paula  "Tinker" Allums

Paula "Tinker" Allums

Jun 24, 2017

Paula Jo “Tinker” Allums, 63, was born April 13, 1954 to the late James Patrick Byrne and Pauline “Sis” Craft. She passed away peacefully in the loving arms of family and friends on June 24, 2017. Tinker will be greatly missed by all. She was employed with UNC Home Health in Chapel Hill. She was a dedicated, loyal employee...

Gloria  Elmore Clark

Gloria Elmore Clark

Jun 24, 2017

HAW RIVER - Gloria Elmore Holmes "Fuzzy" Clark, of 531 Boundry Street, Haw River passed away Saturday, June 24, 2017. Gloria was born in Orange County to Henry "Gordon" and Lois Walker Elmore both deceased. Gloria was employed as manager in a retail store. She was a member of Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church but attended Hawfields Presbyterian Church....

Minnie  Cheek Stokes

Minnie Cheek Stokes

Jun 22, 2017

Mrs. Minnie Cheek Stokes, 92, of Graham, NC passed away on Thursday June 22, 2017 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center In Burlington. A native of Yadkin County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Aaron Franklin and Mary Sturdivant Cheek. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. The joy and...

Hazel  R. Cooper

Hazel R. Cooper

Jun 20, 2017

Hazel Kathleen Roach Cooper, 87, passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2017. She became Heaven bound at 12:45 AM. She has a new body, Praise the Lord, she has a new life. You may remember seeing her walking, carrying or pushing her “Baby Lee” dog in a small cart, wearing a baseball cap on her head, on HWY 87...

Rafel Garibay

Rafel Garibay

Jun 20, 2017

CAROLINA BEACH - Rafael "Ralph" Garibay, of Carolina Beach, NC, formerly of Burlington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, June 20, 2017 at his residence. A native of Cook, County, Illinois, he was the son of the late David and Angelina Perez Garibay. Ralph loved to spend time with his family especially his grandchildren and great-grandchildren. He was an avid...

David  Malcolm Burnett

David Malcolm Burnett

Jun 19, 2017

David Malcolm Burnett, 83, of Graham, NC, passed away on Monday June 19, 2017 at his residence. A native of Somerset County, NJ, he was the son of the late Francis Frederick and Mary Elizabeth Hoffmeister Burnett. David worked in the construction business for numerous years and was a proud veteran of the US Army. He was in fellowship...

Denise  J. Simon

Denise J. Simon

Jun 17, 2017

Denise J. Simon, 101, of Mebane, NC passed away on Saturday June 17, 2017 at the Hospice Home of Burlington There will be no public services held. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Carolyn Manuel

Carolyn Manuel

Jun 15, 2017

Mrs. Carolyn Manuel, 69, passed away on Thursday June 15, 2017. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Mebane. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Stephanie  Dianne Baxter

Stephanie Dianne Baxter

Jun 14, 2017

Stephanie Dianne Baxter, 56, passed away on June 14, 2017 at ARMC. She was the daughter of the late Pete Baxter and Alice Carter Gilley who survives. Other survivors include her sister; Candy Riley (Jimmy) of Mebane, brothers; Steve Baxter (Kathy) of Charlotte, Shane Gilley (Kelli) of Graham, nieces; McKenzie Riley, Ashley Baxter, Brandi Baxter, Starr Gilley, nephews; Dylan...

Grace Elizabeth Lynch Holt

Grace Elizabeth Lynch Holt

Jun 10, 2017

Grace Elizabeth Lynch Holt, 81 of Mebane died Saturday, June 10, 2017. She was a native of Orange County, retired elementary school teacher and a Member of the Mebane Presbyterian Church where she sang in the choir and was a member of Circle #2. She was also a member of the Alpha Delta Kappa Sorority, the North Carolina Teachers...

James  Lewis Flynn

James Lewis Flynn

Jun 8, 2017

James Lewis Flynn, 71, of Efland went home to be with the Lord surrounded by his loving wife, kids and family. He was a native of Orange County, Retired from Fitch Creations and was owner/operator of James L. Flynn Plumbing, a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church and a US Army Veteran. He was preceded in death by his...

Raney Teer

Raney Teer

Jun 8, 2017

Mr. W. Raney Teer, 71, of Stanford Road in Chapel Hill, died June 8, 2017 at his home. Raney was born March 25, 1941 in Orange County, the son of Charlie and Leta Cheek Teer. He was raised on the family home place in the Orange Grove community, and was living there at the time of his death. Raney...

Joyce  Sims Barba

Joyce Sims Barba

Jun 8, 2017

Joyce Sims Barba, 68, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Thursday June 8, 2017 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Louisa County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Howard and Lettie Hall Cozart. She was retired from Alamance Community College as second in command in security for numerous years. She was also...

Dovie  Long West

Dovie Long West

Jun 7, 2017

Mrs. Dovie Long West, 93, of Mebane died June 7, 2017 in her home. Born March 7, 1924 in Person County, she was the daughter of Sam and Texie Ball Long. Mrs. West was a homemaker. She attended Tabernacle Baptist Church. Survivors include her daughters, Marie Felmet, Lorena Florence and Wanda Pruitt all of Mebane; Kathryn Sykes of Efland;...

Thomas Ashley,  Jr.

Thomas Ashley, Jr.

Jun 4, 2017

Thomas Ashley Jr., 45, passed away on June 4, 2017 at Onslow Memorial Hospital in Jacksonville. He was the son of Thomas and Martha Sink Ashley. Survivors other than his parents, include sisters; Sonia Coble, Tonia O’Neill, brothers; Christopher Ashley, Daniel Ashley, uncles; Ronnie Ashley, Donnie Ashley, aunts; Gail Howard, Ann Carroll, Gail Woods, Doris Mitchell and Cindy Myers....