Obituaries

Benny  Wayne Deel

Benny Wayne Deel

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Benny Wayne Deel, 76, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 18, 2016, at Moses Cone Hospital. He was of Baptist Faith. Benny was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend to all. He wanted to be everyone’s “grandpaw”. He is survived by his wife of 55 years: Mary Ann Deel; sons: Benny Lee Deel,...

Shirley  Layell Gurkin

Shirley Layell Gurkin

Feb 16, 2016

Mrs. Shirley Elizabeth Layell Gurkin, 68, of Graham, NC passed away on Tuesday February 16, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Surry County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Garvey Dalton Layell and Ola Pruitt Layell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. Her dog Ginger was her life...

George Billy "Buddy" Craven

George Billy "Buddy" Craven

Feb 15, 2016

George Billy “Buddy” Craven 80, of 1222 Brookhollow Road, Efland, NC died Monday February 15, 2016 at The UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. He was born in Randolph County, NC and was a retired truck driver. Surviving is 3 daughters Diane Craven Weatherford and husband Dr. Mark Weatherford of Archdale, Vickie Craven Denis, of Mebane, Becky Craven Skinner and husband...

Thomas  "Tc" Smith

Thomas "Tc" Smith

Feb 15, 2016

Thomas “TC” Smith, 91, conceived, born, lived, and died in the town of Haw River, passed away on February 15, 2016. He retired from Western Electric after 34 years of service. During that time, he worked two assignments in Kwajalein, Marshall Islands, then took the family to North Dakota for several years. He made these sacrifices to put the...

Mary  Elizabeth Lanier

Mary Elizabeth Lanier

Feb 14, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Lanier 64 of 2422, Lot 3, South NC Highway 119, Mebane, NC, went to be with her Lord 3:43.pm Sunday, February 14, 2016 at her home. She was born in Durham County, NC and worked in Children Daycare preparing delicious food for the children. Mary is survived by her mother Helen Dollar Collins of Albany, Ga., 2...

Scott  Lee Dietrich

Scott Lee Dietrich

Feb 13, 2016

Mr. Scott Lee Dietrich, 42, of Mebane, passed away on February 13, 2016. He was a produce manager for Harris Teeter and a member of The Lamb’s Chapel. He grew up in Springfield, MA and graduated Putnam Vocational HS in 1991. He was the son of Wayne Kirk Dietrich and Judith Anne Murphy, both still living. He also leaves...

Anthony  "Telow" Brooks

Anthony "Telow" Brooks

Feb 13, 2016

Mr. Anthony “Telow” Brooks 62 of Mebane, NC died Saturday, February 13, 2016 at the UNC Hospital, Chapel, NC. He was born in Orange County, attended The Lamb’s Chapel and was a IT Tech at the UNC Hosital, Chapel Hill, NC. He is survived by his wife Sandra Gail Nunn of the home, daughters Kelly Steele and husband Joe...

Thomas  Glidwell Hanford

Thomas Glidwell Hanford

Feb 7, 2016

GRAHAM - Mr. Tom Hanford, 92, passed away Feb. 7, 2016, at ARMC. He was a World War II veteran, serving in The United States Marine Corps. Survivors include a daughter, Phyllis Linens (Jerry) of Graham; grandchildren, Jamie Strickland (Chris) and Kelly Linens, all of Graham; great- grandchildren, Landon Linens and Cooper Strickland. He was preceded in death by...

James  Edward Ross

James Edward Ross

Feb 7, 2016

GRAHAM - James Edward "Jim" Ross, 79, passed away Sunday, Feb. 7, surrounded by his family, following a brief illness. He was born July 8, 1936 to Alexander E Ross and Lee Austin Ross. Jim was completely devoted and committed to his family which included his beautiful wife of 57 years, Jean Ross; and his children - son, Eddie...

Laura Ann Ray Catoe

Laura Ann Ray Catoe

Feb 5, 2016

Laura Ann Ray Catoe 77, of 1315 Elder Way, Burlington, NC, died at 8:17 pm Friday, February 5, 2016 at her home after a brief illness. Laura was born in Alamance County was preceded in death by her husband Drewlane Teague Cato, parents Franklin Pierce Ray and Myrtle R. Ray . She was the owner of Catoe’s Safety Equipment...

Priscilla  Keyes Newell

Priscilla Keyes Newell

Feb 2, 2016

Will obituary include a photo: No Dateline: Mebane Priscilla Keyes Newell, 90, of Presbyterian Home of Hawfields passed away Tuesday, February 2, 2016 at her residence. She was born in Casper, Wyoming. She was a homemaker and member of Emmanuel Episcopal Church in Bristol, TN. She is survived by her children, Kathryn Newell of Mebane, Donald Mark Newell of...

Roy  Glenn Parks

Roy Glenn Parks

Jan 31, 2016

Roy Glenn Parks died Sunday January 31, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was born and raised in California then moved to Arkansas when he had two daughters. He then moved to North Carolina when he became a truck driver until he was injured in a car accident in March of 2010. He was a member of the...

James "Timmy" Timothy Neal

James "Timmy" Timothy Neal

Jan 29, 2016

Mr. James Timothy “Timmy” Neal, 66, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Friday January 29, 2016 at UNC Hospitals Chapel Hill. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late James Albert and Phyllis Boley Neal. He retired from The University of North Carolina Chapel Hill with 30 years of service which made him a big...

Frank  Robert Ingallinera.  Jr.

Frank Robert Ingallinera. Jr.

Jan 26, 2016

Graham Frank Robert Ingallinera, Jr. of Graham died Tuesday, January 26, 2016 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Rochelle Park, NJ, was an owner/operator for Fed Ex Custom Critical and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He was preceded in death by his mother, Carol Ann Braeunig Ingallinera. He is survived by his wife,...

Ruth  Elizabeth Bason

Ruth Elizabeth Bason

Jan 25, 2016

HIXSON, Tn. - Ruth Bason, 93, went to meet Jesus in the morning on January 25, 2016, in Hixson, Tennessee.She was the daughter of Ada Eunice Simmons Rice and John Thomas Rice. Ruth graduated in 1939 from Pleasant Grove High School. She worked at Randleman Hosiery and owned her own daycare. Ruth was born in Caswell County, N.C. She...

Wallace  Mcdonald Jordan

Wallace Mcdonald Jordan

Jan 25, 2016

Mr. Wallace McDonald Jordan, 76, of 3132 Wormranch Rd. Haw River, NC passed away on Tuesday January 25, 2016 at his residence. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Malcom and Dorothy Thompson Jordan. He was a lifelong plumber and was always willing to help other in need no matter how big or little...

James  Earl Covington  Jr.

James Earl Covington Jr.

Jan 21, 2016

Mr. James Earl Covington Jr. of Mebane died Thursday, January 21, 2016, at ARMC, after a short battle with pancreatic cancer. He was born August 28, 1941, the oldest son of James Earl Covington and Pauline Richmond Covington, both deceased. He is survived by his wife of nearly fifty years, Mary Jean Shaw Covington and his beloved daughters: Courtney...

Robert  Wilmer Rumppe

Robert Wilmer Rumppe

Jan 20, 2016

Mebane, NC - Robert (Bob) Wilmer Rumppe, 83, passed away at home on Wednesday January 20, 2016 following declining health. He was born in Ontario, Wisconsin on July 12, 1932 to the late Earl and Crystabel (Jacobus) Rumppe. After graduating from Ontario High School in 1950, Robert served in the United States Air Force with the aircrew of the...

Marie  Hill Webster

Marie Hill Webster

Jan 19, 2016

Marie Hill Webster 81, of 706 Pineywood Road, Thomasville, NC died 4:00pm Tuesday January 19, 2016 at the Pine Ridge Health and Rehabilitation Center of Thomasville. She was a member of Beacon Baptist Church, retired from Lucent Technology, was born in Alamance County to the late Winfred Paul Hill Sr. and Mary Lee Patrick Hill, wife to the late...

William  R. Coble

William R. Coble

Jan 16, 2016

GRAHAM - Mr. William Coble Jr. (Butch Albright), 60, passed away on January 16, 2016, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. He enjoyed fishing, football, basketball and watching Family Feud. Survivors include his sons, Jamel Q. Coble of Graham, William J. Coble of High Point, and Sylvelly D. Wall of High Point; one grandchild Camryn Coble;...