Obituaries

Fred  Donald Garrison

Fred Donald Garrison

May 18, 2015

Mr. Fred Garrison, 83, went to be with the Lord on Monday May 18th, 2015 at Alamance Healthcare in Burlington. A service to celebrate his life will be held on Thursday May 21st at 11:00AM at McClure Funeral Chapel in Graham , with the burial to follow in Farr Marr Cemetery. Officiating will be Rev. Daisy Long. The family...

Ralph Parker "Scooter" Coble,  Iii

Ralph Parker "Scooter" Coble, Iii

May 17, 2015

Wilmington Ralph Parker Coble III (“Scooter”) was born in Greensboro on September 8, 1955. Scooter was an accomplished swimmer and won many awards throughout high school. Due to his swimming skills, Ralph was awarded a scholarship to join the men’s swimming team at North Carolina State University. While at NCSU, Scooter studied textile engineering and was a member of...

Dennis  Morgan Tinnin

Dennis Morgan Tinnin

May 17, 2015

GRAHAM - Dennis Morgan Tinnin, 65, of 2147 Major Hill Road, passed away at the Hospice Home on Sunday, May 17, 2015, at 6:05 p.m.Dennis, a lifelong resident of Alamance County, was a graduate of Southern Alamance High School and North Carolina State University.Dennis is survived by his son, Andy Tinnin, of the home; sister, Kay Goldsworth (Ed) of...

L  Ray Mahaley

L Ray Mahaley

May 16, 2015

Mr. L. Ray Mahaley, 56, of Haw River, NC, passed away on Saturday May 16, 2015 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell. Ray was a Graphic Designer and taught Graphic Design at Alamance Community College. His family was his life and he will be missed dearly by many. Surviving are his wife, Rhonda Alexander Mahaley, of...

Charles  Winfred Baker

Charles Winfred Baker

May 15, 2015

Charles Winfred Baker went to be with the Lord on May 15, 2015. He leaves behind his wife of 54 years Lois Carol Sykes Baker of Efland, NC. The couple married in 1960 at Chestnut Ridge United Methodist Church in Efland, NC and to that union were born 2 sons, Charles Winfred “Chuck” Baker, Jr. (Sandra) of Columbia, SC...

Dr. William "Bill" Andrew Inge  Jr.

Dr. William "Bill" Andrew Inge Jr.

May 15, 2015

Dr. William Andrew “Bill” Inge Jr., 69, of Rogers Road, Graham, NC, passed away on Friday May 15, 2015 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance/Caswell. He was the son of the late William Andrew Sr. and Violet Manson Inge. Bill was a graduate of The University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill as well as a...

Jonathan "Jon" David Pritchard

Jonathan "Jon" David Pritchard

May 14, 2015

Mr. Jonathan David “Jon” Pritchard, 24, of Graham, NC, passed away on May 14, 2015. He is the son of Thomas David “Tom” Pritchard and Susan “Susie” Dismuke Pritchard who survive of Graham. He was a graduate of Southern Alamance High School as well as a graduate of The Body Therapy Institute and was a Massage Therapist at Massage...

Dorothy  Mcadams Shields

Dorothy Mcadams Shields

May 7, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy Jane McAdams Shields, 87, passed away peacefully on Thursday May 7th, 2015 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She is survived by her sons: Ronnie Shields and wife Jeanne, Roger Shields and Rita; daughters: Patricia Shields, Susan Myers and husband Arnold, Tammy Ray; grandchildren: Lucas Shields, Adam Simber, David Simber, Melanie Shields, Sonya Wigger, and Tonya Caddle; Ten...

Ray  Edward Casto

Ray Edward Casto

May 5, 2015

Mr. Ray Edward Casto, 70, was called home to the Lord peacefully at the Hock Family Pavilion surrounded by his wife Launa (Che Che) Tate Casto), his daughter, Tammy Casto Yelton Lombardi and husband Terry, sister-in-law, Muesetta Holbert of Ohio and his friends. Ray was born July 1, 1944 in Belgrove West Virginia, the son of Harm and Alice...

Caryn  Peterson Smith

Caryn Peterson Smith

May 5, 2015

Mrs. Caryn Beth Smith, 56, of 2149 Groundwater Place, Raleigh, NC, passed away on May 5, 2015 at Wake Forest Baptist Medical Center. She is the daughter of Harry L. Peterson and Elizabeth A. Petersen, who survive of Dunwoody, GA. She was a financial Technician with the United State Government Department of Defense. She was a member of The...

Johnny  Walt Fogleman,  Sr.

Johnny Walt Fogleman, Sr.

May 5, 2015

Haw River Johnny Walt Fogleman, Sr., 62, of Haw River died Tuesday, May 5 at Duke Hospice. He was a native of Alamance County, retired as a purchasing agent for Kingstree and a member of The Lamb’s Chapel. He was preceded in death by his parents, Odis Parker and Gloria Minnick Fogleman. He is survived by his wife; Sue...

Mackie  Esko Rivers

Mackie Esko Rivers

Apr 30, 2015

BURLINGTON - Mackie Esko Rivers, 70, died Thursday, April 30, 2015, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, retired as a painting contractor and from his lawn service and a member of Glen Raven Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Jones Rivers and Jennie Wadell Rivers Rayle; brothers, Charlie...

Baby Boy Hunter Drew Williams

Baby Boy Hunter Drew Williams

Apr 30, 2015

Baby Boy Hunter Drew Williams, 3 months old of Stone Street Extension, Mebane. NC, passed away April 30, 2015 at his residence. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday May 4, 2015 at Alamance Memorial Park. McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Mebane are assisting the family. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Callie  Peace Hadley

Callie Peace Hadley

Apr 29, 2015

Sara Callie Peace Hadley, 79, formerly of Snow Camp, N.C., died at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields on Wednesday, April 29, 2015. She was a native of Chatham County, and later resided in Alamance County, where she worked with her husband and son as a dairy farmer and homemaker. She attended South Fork Friends Church, where she was a...

Joseph  Allen Rice

Joseph Allen Rice

Apr 23, 2015

Joseph Allen Rice, 87, died peacefully and went home to be with his Lord on April 23rd, 2015. Born to Leroy and Lydia Rice, Joe was an adventurous boy who grew into a well-respected and faithful man. A long time dairy farmer, he was a fixture in the community and loved to sit and tell stories with his many...

Van "Doe" Doran Crutchfield

Van "Doe" Doran Crutchfield

Apr 22, 2015

Van Doran Crutchfield, 80, passed away peacefully at Agape Senior Hospice in Conway, SC. on April 22, 2015. Van graduated from Eli Whitney High School in Graham, NC in 1953. Van was born February 23, 1935 in Burlington, NC. Van married Margaret Dixon in 1954 and she graduated from Eli Whitney in 1955 and she passed away on May...

Ned  Harris Lankford

Ned Harris Lankford

Apr 18, 2015

MEBANE - Mr. Ned Lankford, 87, passed away on April 18, 2015 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He was a lifelong member of Lebanon United Methodist Church where he and his late wife Dorothy "Dot" Pore Lankford were counselors for the youth groups for 42 years. Ned was employed with Foust Fuels of Mebane for...

Joanne  Fleeman Thompson

Joanne Fleeman Thompson

Apr 13, 2015

Mrs. JoAnne Fleeman Thompson, 75, of 301 Pickett Lane, Mebane, NC, passed away on Monday April 13, 2015 at Roanoke Memorial Hospital. She was the daughter of the late Dewey and Gertrude Lafon Fleeman. JoAnne was raised in Narrows, VA by her Poppy and Big Mommy. She grew up climbing trees and skinning knees. Life led her from Narrows...

Frank  Woodrow Tinnin

Frank Woodrow Tinnin

Apr 13, 2015

Mr. Frank Woodrow Tinnin, 95, passed away into the presence of the Lord on Monday April 13, 2015 at 11:15 AM at his home surrounded by his family. Frank was born on February 6, 1920 to the late Albert Edgar and Grocie Vincent Tinnin. He was employed at Cone Finishing Plant in Haw River for 39 years. He was...

Joan Scannell "Patsy" Szczepkowski

Joan Scannell "Patsy" Szczepkowski

Apr 11, 2015

GRAHAM - Joan Scannell "Patsy" Szczepkowski, 69, passed away Saturday, April 11, 2015, at her residence. Joan attended Mission Hill High School, Massachusetts Bay Community College and Boston State Teachers College. She taught first grade in Boston. Joan moved to Seattle, Wash. in 1972 as a newlywed. She worked there for three years and hiked in Washington State, Oregon...