Obituaries

Jay  Herman Stutts

Jay Herman Stutts

Jul 21, 2016

BURLINGTON - Jay Stutts, 74, of Burlington passed away on July 21, 2016 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He was a Veteran of the US Army and served in the Vietnam War. He was also employed as a driver with ACTA. Survivors include a sister; Mary Rich (Robert), brother; James Stutts Sr. (Juliann), step children...

Marilyn  Merchel Harding

Marilyn Merchel Harding

Jul 20, 2016

Marilyn Merchel Harding, 72, of Hollywood, FL, passed away July 20, 2016 in North Carolina. Visitation will be at 1pm at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church in Graham, NC on Tuesday July 26 followed by a Funeral Mass at 2pm and Burial at Mebane Memorial Gardens. Marilyn was born in Geneva, NY on June 24, 1944. She attended Ryder College...

Evelyn  Mcbroom Terrell

Evelyn Mcbroom Terrell

Jul 17, 2016

Mrs. Evelyn Marie McBroom Terrell, 90, died July 17, 2016 at Cone Healthcare in Greensboro. Born June 14, 1926 in Orange County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Ruth Hall McBroom. Mrs. Terrell was retired from Cone Mills. She was a loving wife and mother. Survivors include her husband, Charlie “CA” Terrell; sons, Charles Patterson of...

Harold  Lee Sykes

Harold Lee Sykes

Jul 15, 2016

Mr. Harold Lee Sykes, 84, of 5921 Bradshaw Quarry Rd., Efland, NC, passed away on Friday July 15, 2016 at the Liberty Lane Hospice Home with the W.G. Bill Heffner VA Medical Center in Salisbury, NC. A native of Alamance County, NC he was the son of the late William Everett and Bessie Holmes Sykes. Mr. Sykes was a...

Billy  Ray Strickland  Sr.

Billy Ray Strickland Sr.

Jul 15, 2016

Mr. Billy Ray Strickland, 72, of Graham, NC, passed away on Friday July 15, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Robert E. and Blanche Michael Strickland. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. His hobby and passion was being a mechanic,...

Sonya  Ra-Chelle Parker

Sonya Ra-Chelle Parker

Jul 14, 2016

Mrs. Sonya Ra-Chelle Parker, 41, of Whitney Rd. Graham, NC, passed away on Thursday July 14, 2016 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell. A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday July 16, 2016 at the Saxapahaw United Methodist Church with burial to follow in Alamance Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

James  William Martin,  Jr.

James William Martin, Jr.

Jul 8, 2016

Mr. James William Martin, Jr. , 65, of Haw River, died July 8, 2016 at UNC Hospital In Hillsborough. He was born November 19, 1950 in Danville, VA, the son of James W. (Sr) and Kathleen Lowery Martin. Mr. Martin was retired spray finisher, having worked in both the casket and furniture industries. Survivors include his wife, Polly; daughters,...

Enos  Carl Mcdonald

Enos Carl Mcdonald

Jul 7, 2016

Mr. Enos Carl McDonald, 61, of 920 Sycamore Rd. Graham, NC passed away on Thursday July 7, 2016 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. A native of Rockingham County, NC he was the son of the late Eugene James McDonald and Laryce Henderson Rybka, who survives, of Raleigh. Enos was a loving husband, father, son, brother...

Ruby  Mae Miller

Ruby Mae Miller

Jul 6, 2016

Mebane Ruby May Miller “The Bruiser”, 86, of Mebane died, Wednesday, July 6, 2016 at the Hospice Home. She was born July 16, 1929 to the late William J. & and Lilie W. Lockemy. She was preceded in death by her husband, Richard S. Miller; one sister and four brothers. Ruby loved to go fishing, play bingo, but most...

Alma  Modlin Kernodle

Alma Modlin Kernodle

Jul 5, 2016

God has chosen another flower for His garden. Mrs. Alma Modlin Kernodle passed away on July 5, 2016, after many years of declining health. She was born July 28, 1935, to the late Ed and Ida Modlin. Mrs. Kernodle was retired from Dixie Yarns. She enjoyed fishing and gardening. She is survived by her husband, Howard Kernodle of Efland;...

Donnie  Monroe Carver

Donnie Monroe Carver

Jul 4, 2016

Donnie Carver, 64, passed away on July 4, 2016 at his residence after battling cancer for a year. He was employed by Foust Fuels and was a flagman at South Boston and Ace Speedways. He served in the US Army, was a Deacon at Old Lea Bethel Baptist Church and was also a member of the Prospect Hill Volunteer...

Steven  Wesley Brown

Steven Wesley Brown

Jul 1, 2016

Steven Brown, 62, passed away suddenly from a severe stroke on July 1, 2016. Survivors include his mother, Ruth Jones Brown, daughter; Stefanie Brown Barfield (Shawn), sister; Jean Brown Allred, brother; Bill Brown, nephews; Kirk Allred, Trip Brown and Wesley Brown, grandchildren; Seth and Sydnie Barfield. He was preceded in death by his father Billie Fred Brown Sr. and...

Harry  Lavern Petersen

Harry Lavern Petersen

Jun 30, 2016

Mr. Harry Petersen, 85, of Advance, NC passed away on June 30, 2016. He was the son of the late Walter and Nancy Mitchell Petersen. He was a graduate of Elmhurst College and Central Bible Insitute and Seminary. He was employed by Western Electric/AT&T for 32 years. After retiring from AT&T he became an ordained minister with the Assemblies...

M.  Frank Johnson,  Jr.

M. Frank Johnson, Jr.

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. Marion Frank Johnson, Jr., 54, of Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City, died June 26, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell in Burlington. Born in Chatham County on September 1, 1961, Frank was the son of Marion F. (Sr.) and Overa J. Johnson. He was a retired long distance truck operator. Frank served in the US Navy....

Gertrude  Faucette Bowland

Gertrude Faucette Bowland

Jun 24, 2016

Mrs. Gertrude Faucette Bowland, 98, of Jeffries Cross Road, Burlington, NC, passed away on Friday June 24, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Fannie Cobb Faucette. Mrs. Bowland was a member of Union Ridge Church where she was a past Sunday School Teacher...

Audrey  Patterson Summerell

Audrey Patterson Summerell

Jun 22, 2016

Mrs. Audrey Patterson Summerell, 85, of 608 North Third Street, Mebane, NC passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2016 at her residence. A native of Orange County, NC she was the daughter of the late C.E. Patterson and Mary Fitch Patterson. She loved the Lord and her family dearly and always worried about others before herself. Mrs. Summerell was...

Andrew  Harold Sides

Andrew Harold Sides

Jun 22, 2016

Andrew Harold Sides, of Union Street Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday June 22, 2016. A private memorial service will be held. Arrangements are with McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Mebane.

Mattie  Joe Roney

Mattie Joe Roney

Jun 21, 2016

Mattie Joe Roney, 71, of East Main Street, Swepsonville, NC, passed away on Tuesday June 21, 2016 at her residence. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham are assisting the family. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Pansy Harward Wagner Riley

Pansy Harward Wagner Riley

Jun 20, 2016

Mrs. Pansy Harward Wagner Riley, 87, formerly of Snow Camp died June 20, 2016 at Alamance Healtcare. Born July 25, 1928 in Orange County, she was the daughter of Paul and Goldie Harward. Mrs. Riley retired from Sellers Mfg. / Dixie Yarns after 37 years of service. She was a member of Saxapahaw United Methodist Church. Survivors include her...

Letitia Roeder "Lettie" Carlson

Letitia Roeder "Lettie" Carlson

Jun 20, 2016

Burlington Letitia Roeder “Lettie” Carlson, 90, of Burlington and former resident of Meadowview Drive in Graham died Monday, June 20, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Elizabeth, NJ, a homemaker, very active with Meals on Wheels, the Good Shepherd Kitchen and a member of Macedonia Lutheran Church. She was preceded in death by her...