Obituaries

Clarkie  Brown Henderson

Clarkie Brown Henderson

Apr 20, 2016

Mrs. Clarkie Brown Henderson, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday April 20, 2016 at her residence. A native of Stafford County, VA, she was the daughter of the late Robert Brown and Carrie Peade Brown. She loved her sons, grandchildren and great grandchildren. She was an avid country music lover and she enjoyed taking bus tours to Nashville,...

Larry  Lamar Lee

Larry Lamar Lee

Apr 19, 2016

Mebane- Larry Lamar Lee, 40, of Mebane died Tuesday, April, 19, 2016 at Duke University Medical Center. He was a native of Durham County and employed as a heating and air technician. He was preceded in death by his father, Larry Lamar Lee. He is survived by his fiancé, Gail Parker of Mebane; Children, Taylor Brooke Lee and Cody...

Vina Lou Slaughter Faulk

Vina Lou Slaughter Faulk

Apr 19, 2016

SNOW CAMP - Vina Lou Slaughter Faulk of 1433 Walnut Grove Lane, died April 19th, at her home. Vina was born October 24, 1932 to the late Johnson Slaughter and Ida Sykes Slaughter. She met her late husband Vance Dewey Faulk at 16 and they were married for 63 years until his death in 2012. Vina was a sweet...

Joseph  Daniel Johnson

Joseph Daniel Johnson

Apr 17, 2016

Joe Johnson, 81, passed away on April 17, 2016 at Peak Resources in Graham. He was a veteran of The U.S. Army and retired from Burlington Industries. He was a member of Concord United Methodist Church and loved NASCAR and the Atlanta Braves. In his later years, he enjoyed having breakfast at Hardee’s with his breakfast buddies. Survivors include...

Keith  Clayton Hyatt

Keith Clayton Hyatt

Apr 16, 2016

Keith Clayton Hyatt, 66, of Mebane, NC passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 at his residence. Keith was born in Morehead, KY to the Late John William and Betty Jean McKenzie Hyatt. He was retired from the US Postal Service. He also served his country proudly in the US Air Force. He is survived by his wife, Ann Hyatt...

Wanda Lou Ward Riley

Wanda Lou Ward Riley

Apr 15, 2016

Wanda Lou Ward Riley 76, of 1217 Amy Jo Lane, Mebane, NC died 4:12 pm Friday April 15, 2016 at the home of a daughter Cindy, in Creedmoor, NC. She was born in Alamance County to the late William and Alice Perry Ward, was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church and was retired from Mebane Packaging Inc. Surviving her...

Bobby  Charles Hightower

Bobby Charles Hightower

Apr 15, 2016

Bobby Charles Hightower, 83, of Mebane died Friday, April 15, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, a retired contractor, a member of Mebane United Methodist Church and a US Army medic during the Korean Conflict. He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry and Correnna Jobe Hightower; Son, Charles Terrone Hightower;...

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...