Obituaries

Mildred  Louise Craig

Mildred Louise Craig

Nov 2, 2014

GRAHAM - Mildred Dodson Craig went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, Nov. 2, 2014. She was a member of the First Baptist Church of Graham.Surviving are her daughter, Sharon Craig Tate and husband Eric Tate of Gibsonville; grandson, Brandon Tate of Gibsonville; loving sisters, brothers, nieces and nephews.The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral and Cremation...

Mary  Montise Plante

Mary Montise Plante

Nov 1, 2014

MEBANE - Montise May Plante, 93, formerly of Graham, N.C., went to her heavenly home on Saturday, Nov. 1, 2014, after a more than three – and-a-half year battle with Alzheimer's Disease. A loving wife, beloved daughter, and adored aunt, Monty lived a long and energetic life full of many adventures, talents, and experiences. An accomplished painter and drawing...

Joyce  Barton Snyder

Joyce Barton Snyder

Oct 30, 2014

Mrs. Joyce Barton Snyder, 79, passed away October 30th, 2014 at her residence. Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to all. She was a member of Mebane United Methodist Church. She was retired from Duke Power. She is survived by her husband- Ralph E. Snyder of the home; daughter- Ginger Snyder Dixon and husband Roy; son-...

Annie  Ruth Dodson

Annie Ruth Dodson

Oct 29, 2014

Annie Ruth Thompson Dodson, 92, passed away on October 29, 2014 at the Alamance Health Care Center in Burlington after several months of failing health. She was born March 12, 1922. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Will Thompson and Bessie Rice Thompson. She was married to the late Melvin “Mutt” Dodson for...

Barbara  Jane Hood

Barbara Jane Hood

Oct 29, 2014

Barbara Jane Hood, 67, of 527 Queen Ann St., passed away on Wednesday, Oct. 29, 2014, at her residence.A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Waverly Thomas Hood and Verna Saultz Hood, both deceased. She was retired from AT&T and was of the Baptist faith. She was a member of the Telephone Pioneers of America and...

Myrtle  Gray Tapp

Myrtle Gray Tapp

Oct 26, 2014

Mrs. Myrtle Gray Tapp, 76, of Millikan Rd., Chapel Hill, passed away on Sunday October 26, 2014 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late John and Thelma Morris Tapp. She was a member of Clover Garden United Methodist Church in Chapel Hill where she enjoyed and loved her Church...

Katie  Susan Mcadams

Katie Susan Mcadams

Oct 21, 2014

Mebane Katie Susan Clayton McAdams, 76, of 1020 Trollingwood-Hawfields Road in Mebane died Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at her residence. A native of Person County, she was retired from the textile industry and the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and a friend to everyone. She was loved by so many people and touched...

Charles "Chuck" Walker Couch  Sr.

Charles "Chuck" Walker Couch Sr.

Oct 21, 2014

Mr. Charles Walker “Chuck” Couch Sr. age 81, of 4258 Clapp Mill Road, Burlington, NC died 5:50pm Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Burlington after 1 year of critical illness. Born in Alamance County he was the son of the late John Ervin Couch and Josie Johnson Couch. He was retired as a customer service engineer...

Robert  Montgomery Dismuke

Robert Montgomery Dismuke

Oct 20, 2014

Robert Montgomery “Bob” Dismuke, 81, of Graham, NC passed away Monday, October 20, 2014 at Peak Resources in Graham. A native of Alamance County, he was owner and operator of Southern Tire and Equipment in Eli Whitney. Prior to that, he was a route salesman for Melville Dairy. Bob was also an active member of Cedar Cliff United Methodist...

Forrest "Jim" James Wrenn  Iii

Forrest "Jim" James Wrenn Iii

Oct 19, 2014

Mr. Forrest James “Jim” Wrenn III, 71, of 201 Ivey Rd. Graham, passed away on Sunday, October 19, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Chatham County, he was the son of the late Forrest J. Wrenn, Jr. and Barbara Ann Thomas Wrenn. Mr. Wrenn served in the US Air Force of the North Carolina...

Ruby  Kelly Causey

Ruby Kelly Causey

Oct 18, 2014

On the evening of October 18, 2014 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, due to an accident in Okefenokee Swamp in Georgia. Ruby was born on January 21, 1937 in Durham, NC to Mary Jane Vowell and Spencer Kelly which were there to welcome her in heaven. Ruby served in the US Army beginning June 1o,...

Maxine  Peterson Blair

Maxine Peterson Blair

Oct 18, 2014

Maxine Peterson Blair, 87, passed away October 18 at Presbyterian Home of Hawfields following a year-long illness. She was born to Artie and Sudie Peterson on September 12, 1927 in Delco, Columbus County, North Carolina. She was the last survivor of their twelve children. She was a fabulous dancer, an accomplished seamstress, a wonderful cook and she grew beautiful...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barrett Davis

Jacqueline "Jackie" Barrett Davis

Oct 17, 2014

GRAHAM - Jacqueline "Jackie" Barrett Davis, of 7461 NC 87 South, passed away at her home Friday, October 17, 2014.She was the daughter of Curtis Barrett and Pearl Baker Barrett, both deceased, and stepdaughter of Wilma Barrett of Graham. Jackie, who was born in Gaston County, was a member Moore's Chapel Baptist Church, worked for several years at Sellars...

Lorraine Sutton

Lorraine Sutton

Oct 17, 2014

Arrangements are incomplete

Gail  Edward Gephart

Gail Edward Gephart

Oct 16, 2014

Arrangements will be held at a later date.

William  Allen Hall

William Allen Hall

Oct 12, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. William Allen "Happy Jack" Hall was born Sept. 17, 1950, in Alamance County, the son of Paul T. Hall and Mildred McAdams Hall, both deceased.Allen had Cerebral Palsy and attended OE Enterprises in Burlington.He is survived by a sister, Ann Robbins, of Mebane; and brothers, Ted Hall (Faye) of Graham and Jim Hall of Mebane.In addition...

Bradley Keith "Brad" Joyner

Bradley Keith "Brad" Joyner

Oct 12, 2014

Mr. Bradley Keith “Brad” Joyner age 19, of 115 Stoneham Road, Mebane, NC died 5:36 AM, Sunday, October 12, 2014 at his home after a 7 month illness. Born November 26, 1994 in Nash County, NC, attended The Lamb’s Chapel, was employed with Technostalgia, the New Millennium Fitness Center and was a certified lifeguard and swim instructor. He is...

Van  Buren Page

Van Buren Page

Oct 11, 2014

Mr. Van Buren Page, 86, passed away Saturday October 11th, at Hospice Home and Palliative Care Alamance-Caswell. He was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all. He is survived by his daughters Cynthia, Patti, Kay, Nina & husband Floyd, and Dorcas & husband Clint; 15 grandchildren; 24 great grandchildren; 3 great great grandchildren; and brother Willie...

Norman  Elbie Morris

Norman Elbie Morris

Oct 10, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Norman E. Morris, 86, passed away on Friday October 10, 2014 at his residence. He is survived by his wife of 53 years, Nell Morris; daughters, Teresa Long, Terry Tadlock, Norma Reed, Tammy Lunsford, Ginger Garren; sons, Ronnie Morris, Robert Morris; sister, Shirley Thiel; many grandchildren and great grandchildren. He was preceded in death by his...

Joseph  V. Blanks  Sr.

Joseph V. Blanks Sr.

Oct 8, 2014

GRAHAM - Joseph V. Blanks Sr., 80, passed away at his home Wednesday, Oct. 8, 2014, after 11 years of declining health.Born in Anniston, Ala., to James Claude and Juanita Drawdy Blanks on Nov. 23, 1933, Joe lived in Logan, W.Va. until joining the Navy in 1951. His first tour was at the end of the Korean Conflict. He...