Obituaries

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....

Delorese  Dennis Wilkinson

Delorese Dennis Wilkinson

Jul 30, 2014

Mrs. Delorese Dennis Wilkinson, 85, of Mebane, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday July 30, 2014 at Burlington Manor. She was the daughter of the late Carroll Eugene and Alpha Stewart Dennis. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many. She was a lifelong member of The First Baptist Church of Mebane...

Louise  Grubb Cox

Louise Grubb Cox

Jul 26, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Louise Grubb Cox, 96, of Burlington, passed away on Saturday July 26, 2014 at the home of her niece in Greensboro after several months of failing health. She was the daughter of the late Stewart Shelby and Effie Dalton Grubb. She was the loving wife of over 50 years to her deceased husband, Mr. Fred J....

Docia  Setzer Riggan

Docia Setzer Riggan

Jul 26, 2014

Mrs. Docia Setzer Riggan age 92, of Graham died Saturday, July 26, 2014 at the Alamance Healthcare of Burlington. She was born in Wilkes County, NC, a member of the North Graham Baptist Church, wife of the late Roy Taylor Riggan, daughter to the late George and Minnie Setzer. She was also preceded in death by a son Alton...

Dorothy  Louise Apple

Dorothy Louise Apple

Jul 25, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Dorothy Louise Pollock Apple, age 62, of 2328 Buckingham Road, Burlington, NC died 1:45 am Friday July 25, 2014 at the Select Specialty Hospital at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, NC. She was the daughter of late Joseph Pollock and the late Dorothy Louise Pollock and was a retired Registered Nurse. Surviving is her husband Marvin Franklin...

Ross And Dot Legrand

Ross And Dot Legrand

Jul 23, 2014

John “Ross” Legrand passed away on July 23, 2014 and Dorothy “Dot” LeGrand passed away on October 31, 2012 in Orlando Fl. A Graveside service for Ross and Dot will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday October 25, 2014 at Oakwood Cemetery in Mebane with the Rev. Rowen Grant Officiating. McClure Funeral Service in Mebane is assisting the...

Leslie  Ann Warren

Leslie Ann Warren

Jul 22, 2014

BURLINGTON - Leslie "Ann" Myers Warren, 53, passed away at the Hospice Home on Tuesday, July 22, 2014. Ann was the daughter of the late Ronnie Myers and the late Shirley Gann Myers. She was a loving wife, leaving behind her husband, Tim Warren of the home; dog, Russell; and sister, Kim Myers of Greensboro. Other than her parents...

Sarah  Virginia Stout

Sarah Virginia Stout

Jul 21, 2014

Sarah "Tots" Virginia Schronce Stout Photo/Logo GRAHAM - Mrs. Sarah "Tots" Virginia Schronce Stout, 92, passed away Monday, July 21, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was a lifelong seamstress who sewed clothes for many people and a lifelong member of First Baptist Church of Graham. She is survived by her daughter, Betty Stout Jones and fiancé Sid...

Samuel  Harding Jones  Jr.

Samuel Harding Jones Jr.

Jul 16, 2014

ELON - Mr. Samuel "Sam" H. Jones Jr., 67, passed away Wednesday, July 16, 2014, at the Hospice Home in Burlington. Sam served in the U.S. Army, retiring as a Major with 17 years of service. As a 1st Lt., he served on the ground in Vietnam. After his service, Sam became the Chief of Police in Elon before...