Obituaries

Virginia  Dare Durham

Virginia Dare Durham

Aug 31, 2014

BURLINGTON - Virginia Dare Durham, 80, of Burlington passed away Sunday, August 31, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Virginia was born in Orange County, NC. She retired from Carolina Hosiery. She is survived by a brother, Frankie Durham of Efland; great-nieces and –nephews, Tonya Craven, Jamie Hoggard, Kelly Hoggard, Danielle Bowden and Ashley Daniel.She was preceded in death...

Calvin  Harden Johnson

Calvin Harden Johnson

Aug 30, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mr. Calvin Harden Johnson, 89, passed away August 30, 2014 at Alamance Health Care. Calvin was a veteran of World War II in the U.S. Army Infantry. He is survived by his brother: Henry R. Johnson and wife Virginia of Graham, and two nephews.He was preceded in death by his parents: Jessie J. Johnson and Earlie Johnson;...

Clyne  Forest Ward

Clyne Forest Ward

Aug 28, 2014

Clyne Forest Ward was born in Summers County West Virginia. He was the second son of twin boys born to Oat and Icie Foster Ward on April 24, 1936. He served in the United States Army as a Medic in Germany for two years and four years in the Army Reserve. On December 26, 1958 he married Helen Annette...

Ani  Carvalheria Santos

Ani Carvalheria Santos

Aug 26, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Anidal Aurelio Dos Santos, 70, passed away Tuesday, Aug. 26, 2014, in Mebane. Mr. Santos was born in Portugal. He was retired from Efland Manufacturing and was of the Catholic faith. He is survived by his wife, Maria Emilia Santos, of the home; daughters, Carla Jones (Tom) of Liberty, Sonia Santos of Burlington; grandchildren, Darius Scott...

Mazie  Iva Andrews

Mazie Iva Andrews

Aug 24, 2014

Ms. Iva, born Oct 1, 1936, (39 and holding), was rejoined and escorted through the gates of heaven Sunday night, Aug. 24, 2014, by her loving husband, Thomas Andrews. They are both happily residing in the presence of the Lord for all eternity. Ms. Iva had been sick for a while and the angels had been busy preparing for...

Alfred  Leroy Pickard

Alfred Leroy Pickard

Aug 24, 2014

On August 24, 2014, after a brief illness, Alfred Leroy Pickard finished his journey of life and happily began his eternal fishing trip with The Lord. Born May 29, 1958, Al was a native of Alamance County. He enjoyed sharing the history of his home region and known for his tall tales. He spent most of his life mastering...

David "Pete" Ferrell Boone

David "Pete" Ferrell Boone

Aug 21, 2014

Mebane David Ferrell “Pete” Boone, 64, of Mebane died Thursday, August 21, 2014. Graveside services will be held 2:00 PM Tuesday, August 26, at 2:00 PM in Linwood Cemetery in Graham by Rev. Joel Jackson. McClure Funeral Home in Graham is in Charge of arrangements. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Sylvia Burwell

Sylvia Burwell

Aug 21, 2014

Sylvia Foster McAdams Burwell, 81, went to be with the Lord on, August 20, 2014. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nat Morton Burwell, daughter Cynthia Ann Burwell Kennedy, and her parents James R. and Estelle McAdams. She is survived by her son, James Morton Burwell and wife Sabrina Burwell, granddaughter Kasey Burwell and two step-granddaughters Jocelyn...

Samuel "Sam" Franklin Thompson

Samuel "Sam" Franklin Thompson

Aug 19, 2014

GRAHAM - Samuel Franklin Thompson, 46, of Graham passed away Tuesday, August 19, 2014 at his residence. Sam was born in Alamance County, NC. He was retired from the U.S. Army and he was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. He is survived by his children, Abigail Ann Thompson and Samuel Weston Thompson both of Orange Park, Fla. His...

Crystal  Lynn Williams

Crystal Lynn Williams

Aug 18, 2014

GRAHAM - Mrs. Crystal Councilman Williams, 44, of 7022 Bethel-South Fork Road, passed away Monday, Aug. 18, 2014, at ARMC after fighting Wegeners Disease for over 25 years. Born in Alamance County, she was the daughter of Steve Douglas Councilman and Carolyn Terrell Councilman. Crystal was a member of Hopedale Church. She earned an Associate's Degree in Commercial Art...

Michael  Terry Freeze

Michael Terry Freeze

Aug 16, 2014

Mr. Michael Terry Freeze, 45, passed away on Saturday August 16th, 2014 at UNC Hospital. A memorial service will be conducted on Friday August 22nd, 2014 at 2:00PM at McClure Funeral Chapel in Graham. Officiating will be Mr. Rowen Grant. The family will receive friends from 1:00 – 2:00 on Friday prior to the service at McClure Funeral Service....

Joseph "Joe" Daniel King

Joseph "Joe" Daniel King

Aug 15, 2014

Mr. Joseph Daniel “Joe” King, 83, of 5263 Mount Vernon Church Rd., passed away peacefully with his family by his side on Friday August 15, 2014 at his residence after a courageous battle with cancer. He was the son of the late James William and Minnie Lloyd Oakley King. A native of Caswell County, he was a retired mail...

Peggy  Diane Lee

Peggy Diane Lee

Aug 13, 2014

There will be no public services held.

Paul  Orville Brummett  Jr.

Paul Orville Brummett Jr.

Aug 11, 2014

MEBANE — Mr. Paul Orville Brummett Jr., 77, passed away Monday, August 11th, 2014 at Hospice Home and Palliative Care Alamance-Caswell. Paul was retired from Duke University as the Director of Material Support. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend to all. He was a positive influence as well as an inspiration to his family. He...

James "J.T." Thomas Caviness

James "J.T." Thomas Caviness

Aug 11, 2014

Mr. James "J.T." Caviness, 79, passed away at his residence Monday, Aug. 11, 2014. J.T. was retired after being employed at Western Electric with over 30 years of service. He was also a handyman, assisting in many different jobs. He was a volunteer with the Telephone Pioneers of America for many years. J.T. enjoyed flounder gigging at the coast...

Donald  Reed Ham

Donald Reed Ham

Aug 11, 2014

MEBANE - Donald Reed Ham, 57, passed away Monday, Aug. 11, 2014, at his residence. Donnie was born in Alamance County. He was formerly a member of the Orange County Rescue Unit. He was employed as a security officer at Honda Aero. He is survived by his daughter, Heather Cole, of Greensboro; and brother, Michael Ham of the home....

Angie  Lynn Coleman

Angie Lynn Coleman

Aug 8, 2014

MEBANE - Angie Coleman, 38, passed away Aug. 8, 2014. The funeral will be held Wednesday, Aug. 13, 2014 at 2 p.m. in McClure Funeral Chapel in Mebane. The family will receive friends from 12:30 to 2 prior to the service. Burial will be in Mebane Memorial Gardens. -

Billy "Bill" Earl Tate

Billy "Bill" Earl Tate

Aug 1, 2014

Mr. Billy Earl “Bill” Tate, 82, of 8508 Harmony Church Rd., Efland, NC, passed away on Friday August 1, 2014 at his residence with his loving family by his side. He was the son of the late Robert Henry and Mattie Workman Tate. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to all. He was a member...

Marshal "Joe" Edward Shelton

Marshal "Joe" Edward Shelton

Aug 1, 2014

Graham Marshall Edward “Joe” Shelton, 69, of 2013 Payne Road in Graham died Friday, August 1 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. A Native of Person County, he was retired from Majors Construction. He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Gail Shelton and his parents, Joseph D. & Virginia Hatcher Shelton. He is survived by his children,...

Jason  Elias Cordova

Jason Elias Cordova

Jul 31, 2014

Burlington Jason Elias Cordova, 2, infant son of Carlos Conrado Cordova and Lilia Guerrero Rodriguez died Thursday, July 31, 2014. Funeral services will be held Saturday at Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church at 12:00 PM. The family will receive friends at the home, 2422 Briarwood Drive in Burlington through Monday. McClure Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements....