Obituaries

Elaine Olson

Elaine Olson

Aug 22, 2016

Margaret Elaine Olson, 75, passed away at her home in Mebane on August 22 after a long illness. She was preceded in death by her father Boyd Coy; mother Edythe Ford; stepfather Carl Ford; and brother Larry Coy. She is survived by her husband of 51 years Ralph Olson; son Mark (Sudie); daughter Kristin; four grandsons; brother Jeff Coy...

Wendy  Barham Webster

Wendy Barham Webster

Aug 22, 2016

Mrs. Wendy Barham Webster, 50, of Mebane, NC, passed away Monday, August 22, 2016 at her home. She was survived by her husband James C. Webster, daughter Megan Seevers (Richard), sons James Webster (Amy), Joshua Webster (Randie), grandchildren Kaylee Webster, Ethan Webster, Eli Seevers, mother Shirley Barham Young, sisters Donna Sykes, Becky Cates, and brother Dean Barham. Visitation will...

Obelia May "Chicken" Ezzell

Obelia May "Chicken" Ezzell

Aug 21, 2016

Haw River Obelia Overbey “Chicken” Ezzell, 85, of Haw River made her journey to “Heaven” on Sunday, August 21, 2016 at the Hospice Home in Burlington, surrounded by her family. She was a native of Orange County, a homemaker and a member of Riverdale Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Ezzell; parents, Sidney Thomas...

Baby Boy Carter Nicholas Smith

Baby Boy Carter Nicholas Smith

Aug 20, 2016

Baby Boy Carter Nicholas Smith, 2 months old, passed away on Saturday August 20, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Born on June 23, 2016 in Moore County, NC, he is the son of Chad Edward Smith and Bryana Nicole Cairo, who survive of the home. Carter was full of smiles and brought joy to everyone...

Kenneth  A. Olson

Kenneth A. Olson

Aug 16, 2016

Kenneth Amos Olson of Mebane passed away early Tuesday morning while in residence at PEAK Resources Alamance. Dad had been a patient there since last November after surgery and a bevy of related issues. His bride of seventy-one years, Doris, was with him at PEAK as a respite care resident. Dad was born in Barron County WI (1922) the...

Virginia "Tom" Allen Lemons

Virginia "Tom" Allen Lemons

Aug 13, 2016

Mrs. Virginia Dare “Tom” Allen Lemons, 89, of Haw River, NC, passed away on Saturday August 13, 2016 at her Residence. Born in Alamance County on June 29, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Arlington “D.A.” and Roxie Phillips Allen and wife of 50 years to the late James Franklin Lemons. She was a lifelong resident...

Shirley  Zachary Jordan

Shirley Zachary Jordan

Aug 13, 2016

MEBANE - Shirley Jordan, 57, passed away on August 13, 2016 at ARMC.She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and she was always very giving and caring.She was a faithful member of Carolina Christian Church and a member of the Haw River Fire Department Ladies Auxiliary.She will be missed by everyone.Shirley is survived by her husband, Terry Jordan, daughters;...

Sammy  Lee Riley  Jr.

Sammy Lee Riley Jr.

Aug 10, 2016

MEBANE - Sammy Riley, 50, passed away on August 10, 2016. The family will receive friends from 2 until 4 PM on Saturday August 20, 2016 at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham.

Lena "Edith" Weddle Hawks

Lena "Edith" Weddle Hawks

Aug 5, 2016

Mrs. Lena “Edith” Weddle Hawks, 92, of Mebane, passed away on Friday August 5, 2016 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Rockingham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Walter and Susan Allen Weddle. Edith had retired from Burlington Industries with numerous years of service and she was a proud member of...

H.L.  "Spud" Clark  Jr.

H.L. "Spud" Clark Jr.

Aug 4, 2016

H.L. “Spud” Clark, 62, began his eternal ride Aug. 4, 2016. Spud was born in Carrboro, N.C., Sept. 24, 1954 to the late H.L. and Charlotte Clark. Spud was an extreme motorcycle enthusiast and mechanic for most of his life. He is survived by his sons, Luke Clark and Ronald Jordan, brother; Randall Clark all of Graham and sister,...

Hilda Wilson Blackard Allen

Hilda Wilson Blackard Allen

Aug 3, 2016

Mrs. Hilda Wilson Blackard Allen, 93, of Hoover Rd. Mebane, NC, passed away on Wednesday August 3, 2016 at White oak Manor after an illness of approximately six months and critical illness of two days. A Native of Person County, NC, she was the wife of the late E.W. Allen Jr. and the daughter of the late Thomas Fletcher...

Elsie  Mae Durham

Elsie Mae Durham

Jul 28, 2016

Snow Camp Elsie Mae Noah Durham, 84, of Snow Camp died Thursday, July 28 at Alamance Health Care Center after several months of failing health. A native of Alamance County, she was a retired special education teacher assistant at Southern Middle School and a member of Pleasant Hill Christian Church. She was preceded in death by her husband of...

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...