Obituaries

Sarah  Elsie James

Sarah Elsie James

Apr 14, 2016

Mebane Sarah Elsie Isley James, 84, of Mebane died Thursday, April 14, 2016 at her residence. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from the textile industry and a member of Hawfields Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Walter Isley, Sr. & Mabel Rice Isley; brother, James Walter Isley, Jr. ; sisters in law...

Gaynell "Bell" Anthony Ingold

Gaynell "Bell" Anthony Ingold

Apr 13, 2016

Gaynell “Bell” Anthony Ingold of 1987 Hilton Road, Burlington NC died 7:42pm Wednesday April 13, 2016 at the Alamance Health Care after 5 months of failing health. She was born in Wayne County, NC, retired from SCI and was of the Baptist faith. Surviving her is two daughters Donna Anthony Turney and Wayne of Liberty, Sandra Kaye Anthony Morris...

Paul  David Abernathy

Paul David Abernathy

Apr 13, 2016

Paul David Abernathy, 71, of Mebane died Wednesday, April 13, 2016 at his residence. He was a native of Thomasville, retired from Bell South and served in the US Air Force and retired as a reservist in the Army National Guard. He was preceded in death by his parents, Lonnie and Cleo Abernathy; brother, Bill Abernathy. He is survived...

Arlene  Perry Schutz

Arlene Perry Schutz

Apr 12, 2016

GIBSONVILLE - Arlene Schutz, 72, passed away on April 12, 2016, at Liberty Commons. "Gert" was filled with overflowing life and love. She adored her grandchildren and cherished being their "GoGo". Our "Granny Grunt" taught us the value of a dollar and making memories with baking cookies. She loved Jesus and was full of spunk.Survivors include her son, Joseph...

Mary  Frances Small

Mary Frances Small

Apr 11, 2016

Mary Frances Webster Small, 85, of Graham passed away Monday, April 11, 2016 at her residence. Mary was born in Alamance County. She was a retired textile employee. Mary was a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church and a member of the Mountain View Ruritan Club. She loved knitting, crochet and embroidering. She was an avid Western Movie...

Rev. Denzil Emory Brown

Rev. Denzil Emory Brown

Apr 5, 2016

Rev. Denzil Emery Brown (Denny) died peacefully in Snow Camp, NC on April 5, 2016 at his home. He leaves behind his loving wife Betty J. Brown, five daughters Debbie J. Matheson (Douglas) Denise D. Marriner, Darla S. Schneider, Crystal G. Fuller (Rev. Robert Fuller), B. Davina Killingsworth and one son Delmar D. Brown. He has 15 grandchildren plus...

Dale  Fleming Whitt

Dale Fleming Whitt

Apr 2, 2016

Burlington Dale Fleming Whitt, 62, of Burlington died Saturday, April 2, 2016 at his residence. He was born in Oak Harbor, Whidbey Island WA, formerly employed by Gold Toe Hosiery and was currently employed with ARCA in Mebane and was a member of The Lamb’s Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Flem O. Whitt, Jr. &...

Hessie  Ruth Horner

Hessie Ruth Horner

Mar 28, 2016

Mebane Hessie Ruth Tapp Horner, 96, a resident of the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields died there Monday, March 28, 2016. She was a native of Orange County and retired from Dixie Yarns. She was preceded in death by her parents, Tullie and Annie Smith Tapp; husband, Melvin Horner and granddaughter, Danielle Wrenn. She is survived by her son, Glenn...

Betty  Ross Riggan

Betty Ross Riggan

Mar 28, 2016

Betty Ross Riggan age 75, formerly of South Sellars Mill Rd. Burlington, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Monday March 28, 2016 after one year of failing health. She was preceded in death by her parents Paul and Lena Mae Ross, her husband Alton Riggan and a special Aunt, Grace Ross Ray. She is survived by...

Pamela  Sue Mcadams

Pamela Sue Mcadams

Mar 27, 2016

Pamela Sue Adams McAdams, 63, of Mebane passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016 at Presbyterian Home of Hawfields. Pamela was born in Tulsa Oklahoma. She was formally employed by J.R.’s Cigars. She was also a member of Edgewood Baptist Church. Pamela is survived by her husband, Don McAdams of the home. Sons, Eli Moffeit of the home and Scott...

Msgt. Donald Lloyd Macomson (Ret)

Msgt. Donald Lloyd Macomson (Ret)

Mar 27, 2016

Master Sgt. Donald Lloyd Macomson, U.S. Air Force (Retired), 77, passed away Sunday, March 27, 2016, at his residence. Don was born in Alamance County, retired from the U.S. Air Force with 26 years of service and then retired from the United Parcel Service. He was a member of The Lamb's Chapel. Don is survived by his wife, Donna...

Margaret  Nied Kazimir

Margaret Nied Kazimir

Mar 26, 2016

Margaret Angela Nied Kazimir 68, of 1411 Yellow Wood Drive, Mebane, NC died Saturday, March 26, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Buffalo, New York, and was a retired secretary for Hopevale Inc. (Hamburg, NY) and attended Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church (NC). Preceding her in death is her parents William L. and Adele Dombrowski Nied, and father-in-law...

Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Riggan

Thomas "Tommy" Eugene Riggan

Mar 26, 2016

Mr. Thomas Eugene “Tommy” Riggan, 68, of Graham passed away on Sunday March 27, 2016 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday March 30, 2016 at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham with burial to follow in Graham Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Robyn Lee Boggs Rogers

Robyn Lee Boggs Rogers

Mar 24, 2016

Robyn Lee Boggs Rogers 63, of 2302-B Duckhead Court Graham, NC died 12:30am Thursday, March 24, 2016 at the Hospice Home of Burlington after a 6 week with cancer. She was born in McKeesport, Pa., employed with MEDI USA as a customer service rep. Robyn was a member of St. Pius Catholic Church of Greensboro and Blessed Sacrament Catholic...

Robert  Lester Kauffman

Robert Lester Kauffman

Mar 21, 2016

Greensboro Robert Lester Kauffman, 92, of Greensboro, died Monday, March 21, 2016 at Beacon Place in Greensboro. He was a native of Caro, Michigan, lived most of his adult life in Mebane before moving to Raleigh for 8 years then retiring to High Point,He retired from Durham Life, was active with Gideons International and a member of the First...

Margie  R. Smith

Margie R. Smith

Mar 14, 2016

McLeansville Margie R. Smith, 91,formerly of Burlington and a resident of Ashton Place died there Monday, March 14, 2016. She was a native of Chatham County, and retired from the textile industry. She was preceded in death by her husband, Oscar Van Smith; parents, Oscar and Cornie Ray and sister, Maie Suites. She is survived by her daughter, Shirley...

Carl  Dewey Roach

Carl Dewey Roach

Mar 13, 2016

Graham Carl Dewey Roach, 100, of Graham died Sunday, March 13 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Haw River, born March 1, 1916 to the late Clarence and Nonie Phillips Roach. He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Gladys Ruth Smith Roach; second wife, Doris Roach; son, Carl “Buck” Roach; daughter, Anne...

Lynn  David Houseknecht

Lynn David Houseknecht

Mar 12, 2016

Mr. Lynn David Houseknecht, 67, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Saturday March 12, 2016 at his residence. A native of Tioga Co. New York, he was the son of the late Harry H. and Clara Miller Houseknecht. Mr. Houseknecht was a proud veteran of the US Navy serving in the Vietnam War. He was a member of the...

Pierce  John Hoover

Pierce John Hoover

Mar 11, 2016

Mr. Pierce John Hoover, 86, of South Fifth Street, Mebane, NC, passed away on Friday March 11, 2016. A native of Randolph County, NC, he was the son of the late George Newton and Josephine Elizabeth Pierce Hoover and the husband of the late Jeanne Jobe Hoover. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, Christian, and friend to...

William "Lonnie" L. Foster

William "Lonnie" L. Foster

Mar 8, 2016

Mr. William Lonnie Foster, 72, of 3643 White Level Rd. Mebane NC, passed away on Tuesday March 8, 2016 at Alamance Regional M edical Center. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late John Newton and Edna Eller Foster. He was a loving husband, father, paw paw, brother, and friend to many. He was a...