Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...

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
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
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
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
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
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
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....
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