Obituaries

Vance  Vernell Albright

Vance Vernell Albright

May 31, 2015

Mr. Vance Vernell “Whistle” Albright Sr., 81, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 31st,2015, at his residence after a prolonged illness. Vernell was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church. His hobbies included fishing, hunting, and playing Rook. He was a former Mebane recreational football coach for many years. Vernell was enlisted in the U.S....

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Teague

Ronald "Ronnie" Keith Teague

May 31, 2015

Mr. Ronald Keith “Ronnie” Teague, 70, of Edgewood Lane, Graham, NC, passed away on Sunday May 31, 2015 at the VA Hospital in Durham. Ronnie is the son of Earl Elmore and Vera Teague Harris who survive of Siler City. He was a loving husband, father, papa, neighbor, and friend to everyone he met. Ronnie was an avid golfer...

Edna  Crawford Harden

Edna Crawford Harden

May 28, 2015

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Edna Louise Crawford Harden, age 101, of 1840 Brookwood Avenue, Burlington, NC, formerly of Graham, died on May 28, 2015.A lifelong resident of Alamance County, she was the wife of Peter Ray Harden, III, deceased and the daughter of the late John Milton Crawford and Lalah McAdams Crawford.After graduating from Graham High School, she attended UNC-G...

Peggy  Mae Bumgarner

Peggy Mae Bumgarner

May 24, 2015

MEBANE - Peggy Mae Church Bumgarner, 89, of Mebane died Sunday, May 24, 2015 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Wilkes County, she was retired from Dixie Yarns, a member of the Mebane Wesleyan Church and the Zion Hill Pentecostal Church in Wilkesboro. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ed and Ruby Mae Cole...

Shannon  Leigh Adcock

Shannon Leigh Adcock

May 22, 2015

Shannon Leigh Adcock, 43, of Burlington passed away suddenly on May 22, 2015 in Graham. She was the daughter of Johnny and Jean Mann of Graham who survive. A memorial service will be held Tuesday, May 26th, at McClure Funeral & Cremation Service in Graham at 5:00 PM with Rev. Darryl Peebles officiating, with visitation to follow at the...

Earl  Dean Stewart

Earl Dean Stewart

May 21, 2015

GRAHAM - Earl Dean Stewart, 77, died Thursday, May 21, 2015, at the Hospice Home in Burlington.He was a native of Guilford County, a retired contractor, a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church and a U.S. Air Force veteran.He was preceded in death by his parents, Cletus James and Vivian Greeson Stewart; son, Jeffrey Lee Stewart; brothers, Larry...

Oscar  Carroll Catoe

Oscar Carroll Catoe

May 19, 2015

Mr. Oscar Carroll Catoe, 80, of NC HWY 87 South, Graham, NC, passed away on Tuesday May 19, 2015 at his residence. He is the son of the late Louis “LL” and Nannie Horne Catoe. He was a loving Life Partner, father, grandfather, brother, and friend to many. He was retired from Servomation with ten plus years of service....

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