Obituaries

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...

Beverly  Sumner Arthur

Beverly Sumner Arthur

Jun 18, 2016

Mrs. Beverly Sumner Arthurs, 81, of 313 West Pine Street, Graham, NC, passed away on Saturday June 18, 2016 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Burlington after 4 years of failing health. A native of Guilford County, she was the daughter of the late James D. and Catherine Crotts Sumner. Mrs. Arthurs was the first female band...

Edwin Laverne "Ed" Rabon

Edwin Laverne "Ed" Rabon

Jun 16, 2016

Edwin Laverne Rabon, 78, of New Street in Graham, died June 16, 2016 at his residence. Born January 27, 1938 in Conway, SC, he was the son of Stanley Tate Rabon and Brontie Rabon Rabon. He had worked for Alamance County Schools, and retired from Craven County Schools, where he served as assistant manitanance director. Mr. Rabon was a...

Alice  Rebecca Wilder

Alice Rebecca Wilder

Jun 15, 2016

Mebane Alice Rebecca Scarlett Wilder, 54, of Mebane died Wednesday, June 15 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. She was a native of Alamance County, a primary care giver, a vet assistant at Westbrook Animal Hospital and attended Central Baptist Church in Mebane. She was preceded in death by her father, Gilbert Taft Scarlett, Jr. and brother, Gilbert Taft...

Donald  David Holmes,  Sr.

Donald David Holmes, Sr.

Jun 14, 2016

Burlington Donald David Holmes, Sr. , 68, formerly of Trail Eight in Burlington died Tuesday, June 14 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. He was a native of Orange County. He retired from US Foods after 40 years and was active in his community. He was a member of the Elks Lodge, helped with fundraising for the ASPCA, visited...

Helen  Famiglietti Sawyer

Helen Famiglietti Sawyer

Jun 13, 2016

Helen Sawyer, 80, passed away on June 13, 2016 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Michael and Beatrice Morris Famiglietti and attended Alamance Lutheran Church. Survivors include her sisters; Rose Wenkel of Burlington and Betty Abatiello of Long Island, NY., brothers; Michael Famiglietti of DE., and Arthur Famiglietti of WV., four grandchildren and six great...

Zelma  Isley Layell

Zelma Isley Layell

Jun 12, 2016

Mrs. Zelma Isley Layell, 88, of Bass Mountain Rd. Snow Camp, NC, passed away on Sunday June 12, 2016 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Michael and Martha Stinson Isley. Mrs. Layell was retired from Randon Mills with numerous years of service and she was...

Harvie  Thomas Solomon

Harvie Thomas Solomon

Jun 11, 2016

Harvie Solomon, 85, passed away on June 11, 2016 at Duke Hospital. He was the son of the late Bennie and Nannie McKee Solomon. Survivors include his daughters; Patricia Barnes (James) of Waycross, Ga., Linda Blalock (Mark) of Mebane, sisters; Getsy Day of Roxboro, Elizabeth Hatcher of Goldsboro and Diane Dean of Salt Lake, UT., brothers; Benjamin Solomon of...

Maggie  Morris Brown

Maggie Morris Brown

Jun 10, 2016

Mrs. Maggie Morris Brown, 85, went home peacefully to be with her Lord on Friday June 10, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Alamance. Maggie is preceded in death by her parents, William Morris and Lillian Webster; husband, Neil O.D. Brown, and sister, Alma Richardson. Maggie is survived by her son, William Neil Brown and wife Donna Brown; grandchildren,...