Obituaries

John  Paul Whited,  Sr.

John Paul Whited, Sr.

Jul 24, 2015

Mr. John Paul Whited, Sr., 81, departed the temporal nature of life for his Celestial home on July 24, 2015 at his home in Mebane, North Carolina, surrounded by his adoring wife and loving family. Born in Paintsville, Kentucky, he was the youngest son of Guy Edgar Whited, Sr., and Malta Whited, both of whom preceded him in death....

Mark "Big Mac" Everette Hatch

Mark "Big Mac" Everette Hatch

Jul 21, 2015

Mr. Mark Everette “Big MAC” Hatch, 40, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2015 after four years of declining health. He is the son of William Tyson “Bill” and Carol Brooks Hatch who survive of Mebane. He was a loving father, son, brother, uncle and friends to all. He was known for his big heart and...

Charles Robert "Charlie" Henkel

Charles Robert "Charlie" Henkel

Jul 20, 2015

Mr. Charles Robert “Charlie” Henkel, 76 of 111 Peppertree Drive Mebane, NC died Monday, July 20, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Burlington after a brief illness. Charlie was born in Augusta County, Virginia to the late Charles Howard Henkel and Mildred Lewis Henkel. He was a member of the Grace Reformed Baptist Church of Mebane, retired from E.I....

Sarah  Lou Hurt

Sarah Lou Hurt

Jul 16, 2015

Sarah L. (Hodges) Hurt of Graham, NC formerly of Mebane passed peacefully at her home 2:45am, Thursday, July 16, 2015. Sarah was known to all who knew her as “Maw Maw”. She was born in Franklin County Virginia on April 13th, 1923.She was preceded in death by both parents, 2 brothers, 2 sisters, both husbands Walter E. Hodges and...

Dorothy  Sonnicksen Eldredge

Dorothy Sonnicksen Eldredge

Jul 16, 2015

GRAHAM - Dorothy Mae Sonnicksen Eldredge, 86, went home to our Lord on July 16, 2015. "Dodie" as she was known to her friends and family, was born in Winnebago, Minnesota. It was there she met the love of her life and they enjoyed 66 wonderful years of marriage together, spreading God's word and traveling the world. She graduated...

Randol  Gray Ward

Randol Gray Ward

Jul 15, 2015

Randol Ward, 80, passed away on July 15, 2015 at The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He attended Carolina Christian Church and was a Charter member and Director of the Hopedale Chapter of Piedmont Men of Steel. He is survived by his wife Faye Ward, sons; Gary Ward, David Ward (Andrea) and Chad Ward, sister; Bonnie Runyan...

Daniel  Ray Crews

Daniel Ray Crews

Jul 14, 2015

BURLINGTON - Daniel Ray "Danny" Crews, 55, of 904 Stokes Street, died Tuesday, July 14, 2015, at his home. Born in Person County, Jan. 19, 1960, he was the son of Allen R. Crews Jr. and Lillie P. Crews. In 1965 his parents moved to Graham, N.C. and he attended the local schools. A few months after graduating from...

Cornelia  Coble Stanton

Cornelia Coble Stanton

Jul 10, 2015

GRAHAM - Cornelia Coble Stanton, 86, passed away on July 10, 2015 at The Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. She was the wife of the late Robert G. Stanton and a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church.Survivors include her daughter Kay Combs (Chris) of the Outer Banks, stepson; Ted Stanton, sisters; Agnes White and Helen Byers.Other...

Diane  Webster Madden

Diane Webster Madden

Jul 10, 2015

Diane Lee Webster Madden, 61 of 211 Lambe Road, Snow Camp. NC died Friday July 10, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. Born in Alamance County she was a member of the Integrity Church and a homemaker. She was the daughter of the late Brodie Webster and Annie Thompson Cranford. Surviving is her husband Gordon Lamont Madden Sr.,...

Peggy  Mccarthy Forbes

Peggy Mccarthy Forbes

Jul 9, 2015

Peggy Jean McCarthy Forbes peacefully passed away on July 9th at 2:00 AM. She was 86 years young and was retired from the Alamance Burlington School System where she spent many years as a teacher assistant at South Graham Elementary. In later years, she served as “Resident Grandma” to countless children at North Graham Elementary where she volunteered. Her...

Lynelta  Shaw Carroll

Lynelta Shaw Carroll

Jul 8, 2015

Lynelta Shaw Carroll, 71, of Pittsboro, passed away Wednesday, July 8, 2015 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Lynelta was born in Chatham County. She was retired from UNC Hospitals after 15 years of service. She was also a member of Mt Olive Baptist Church. She is survived by her children; Jane Davis (Jaye) of Sanford, Donna Hildreth (Michael)...

Hubbard  Garlen Spencer

Hubbard Garlen Spencer

Jul 7, 2015

Mr. Hubbard G. Spencer,98, passed away at his residence on Tuesday July 7th, 2015. He was retired from Western Electric after 28 years of employment, a life long New York Yankee fan, and a dedicated family man. Hubbard was the oldest member of Glen Hope Baptist Church, having been a member for over 62 years. He is survived by...

Patricia  Sue Elders

Patricia Sue Elders

Jul 7, 2015

Patricia Sue Elders, 58 of Greensboro, NC died Tuesday, July 7, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. She was of the Baptist faith. She is survived by her two sons Lee Hunt and Anthony Hunt, sisters Lisa Pless and Martha Holmes, brother Billy Joe Elders, grandchildren Jackson Hunt, Bailey Hunt, Aubrey Hunt and Kensington Hunt. A Memorial Service...

Mary Lou Rainey Bolick

Mary Lou Rainey Bolick

Jul 6, 2015

Mrs. Mary Lou Rainey Bolick, 90, of Bob Rainey Trail Burlington, NC, passed away on July 6, 2015 at the Hospice Home of Alamance/Caswell. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert W. “Bob” Rainey and Annie King Rainey. She was retired from AT&T and she was a member of the Pioneers Club...

Sandra  Kay Duckworth

Sandra Kay Duckworth

Jul 5, 2015

BURLINGTON - Sandra Kay Moon Duckworth, 67, of Burlington died Sunday, July 5, 2015, at her residence. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from the textile industry and of the Baptist faith. She was the daughter of the late Paul Vestal and Mildred Jordan Moon.She is survived by her husband, Delbert Robert Duckworth; son, James Robert "J.R."...

Mcghee Julius S. "Jay"

Mcghee Julius S. "Jay"

Jul 4, 2015

Julius S. "Jay" McGhee, of E. Main Street, Swepsonville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully in his home on Saturday, July 4, 2015, at 2:20 p.m., surrounded by his family. Jay was born on October 24, 1940, in Otsego, West Virgina, and is the son of the late Joseph S. McGhee and Hattie Mae Johnson McGhee. He is also preceeded...

John "Jc" Cleveland Headen  Jr.

John "Jc" Cleveland Headen Jr.

Jul 2, 2015

Mr. John Cleveland “JC” Headen Jr., 67, of 314 Steelecrest Rd, Graham, NC, passed away on Thursday July 2, 2015 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center. He is the son of the late John C. Headen Sr. and Luvenia Chalmers Headen, who survives of Siler City. A native of Chatham County, NC, he was a loving and devoted husband,...

H.  Fern Jarrett

H. Fern Jarrett

Jun 30, 2015

On June 30, 2015, Hazel Fern Cook Jarrett, 97, of Graham, died peacefully following a brief illness. She is survived by her daughter Susan Jarrett Ready, of Greenbelt, Maryland; sons C. Steven Jarrett of Swepsonville and John C. Jarrett of Graham; grandchildren Carol Ready, of Greenbelt, Stephen Ready of Menlo Park, California and Taylor Jarrett of Emerald Isle, N.C.;...

Edna  Mayes Dawkins

Edna Mayes Dawkins

Jun 30, 2015

EFLAND - Edna Mayes Dawkins, 97, formerly of Efland, died Tuesday, June 30, 2015, at Carolina Point in Durham.She was a native of Orange County, a retired librarian for Orange County where the Edna Mayes Dawkins Meeting Room was dedicated to her and was a member of Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church.She was preceded in death by her husband,...

Hubert "Butch" Owen Hatch

Hubert "Butch" Owen Hatch

Jun 30, 2015

Mr. Hubert Owen “Butch” Hatch, 60, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Tuesday June 30, 2015 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday July 5, 2015 at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane with burial to follow in Lebanon UMC Cemetery. The family will receive...