Obituaries

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...

Florence  Rebecca Finch

Florence Rebecca Finch

Apr 10, 2015

GRAHAM - Miss Florence Rebecca Finch, 70, of Grandview Drive, Graham, NC, passed away on Friday April 10, 2015 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A private Memorial Service will be held at a later date. McClure Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham is assisting the family.

Bobbie  Jean Mabe

Bobbie Jean Mabe

Apr 10, 2015

LIBERTY - Bobbie Reaves Mabe, 56, of Liberty died Friday, April 10, 2015. She was a native of Alamance County, formerly employed by the Chair Company and Shipman Home Health Care. She was also a member of the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department and Richland Gospel Church. She is survived by her husband, Howard Lee Mabe of the home;...

Timothy  Randall Wynn

Timothy Randall Wynn

Apr 8, 2015

GIBSONVILLE - Mr. Timothy Randall Wynn, 72, of Browns Chapel Road, and a veteran of the U.S. Army, passed away Wednesday, April 8, 2015, at his residence. A funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Sunday, April 12, 2015, in the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service...

Paul  A. Stout

Paul A. Stout

Apr 7, 2015

Mr. Paul A. Stout, 81, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at the Clare Bridge Facility in Burlington. Private services will be held at a later date.

Margaret Midkiff Walker Moore

Margaret Midkiff Walker Moore

Apr 7, 2015

MEBANE - Margaret Midkiff Walker Moore, 83, died Tuesday, April 7, 2015, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. She was a native of Charlotte County, Va. and retired from the hosiery industry. She was an avid NASCAR fan and loved to cook and fish. She was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother and there was nothing like granny's biscuits....

Kenneth  Harold Palmer

Kenneth Harold Palmer

Apr 6, 2015

HAW RIVER - Mr. Kenneth Harold Palmer, 87, passed away Monday, April 6, 2015, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Mr. Palmer was born Aug. 5, 1927, in the Town of Richmond, R.I. He was the son of the late Winfred Palmer and Elsie Bliven, retired as a construction engineer after 35 years, and served in the Navy during World...

Lorene Elizabeth Brammer Harrod

Lorene Elizabeth Brammer Harrod

Apr 4, 2015

BURLINGTON - Lorene Elizabeth Brammer Harrod, 90, of Burlington passed away Saturday, April 4, 2015 at Hospice Home in Burlington. Lorene was born in Rockingham County, NC. She was a former employee of Rexall Drug Store. She was a member of First United Methodist Church of Elon. Lorene enjoyed painting, singing hymns and bowling and yard sales. She loved...

Olen  Talbert Stuart

Olen Talbert Stuart

Apr 3, 2015

Olen Talbert Stuart 66, of 3162 Rogers Rd. Graham NC 27253 suddenly passed away on April 03, 2015. Olen was born in Mississippi but spent most of his life in Archdale NC then ending his journey in Graham NC. Olen a disabled veteran from the Vietnam War retired in January 2015 after 34 years from Tyco/AMP. Olen was a...