Obituaries

Edward  Nolan Watkins

Edward Nolan Watkins

Apr 18, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Edward Nolan Watkins, 43, was born on Nov. 24, 1970, in Chapel Hill, N.C. to Brice and Margie Pritchett Watkins and departed this life on Friday, April 18, 2014, due to a fishing accident at Farmers Lake.Ed was a 1989 graduate of Southern Alamance High School. He attended and graduated from Nashville Auto and Diesel College...

Dillan  William Woodell  Sr.

Dillan William Woodell Sr.

Apr 18, 2014

BURLINGTON - The Rev. Dillon Woodell Sr., 84, passed away on April 18, 2014 at Alamance Health Care Center. He was known for loving the Lord and reading his Bible daily.Survivors include his wife of 39 years Joyce Wright Woodell, daughters; Sarah Blackard (Brian) of Graham and Dolly Mabry of Kernersville, sister; Margaret Dameron of Burlington, 8 grandchildren and...

Joyce  Baker Longest

Joyce Baker Longest

Apr 17, 2014

BURLINGTON - Joyce Baker Longest, 93, of Burlington, passed away Thursday, April 17, 2014, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Joyce was born in Alamance County. She was retired custodian at Andrews Memorial Baptist Church where she was a charter member.She is survived by a daughter, Irene Wilson Sparks (Larry) of Burlington and son-in-law, Robert Medley of Burlington; many grandchildren...

Erin  Shirl Apple

Erin Shirl Apple

Apr 17, 2014

MEBANE - Miss Erin Shirl Apple, 22, of 221 Mattress Factory Rd, Mebane, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 17, 2014, at her residence. She is the daughter of Maron "Robbie" Apple and Jonna Williams Apple, who survive, of the home. She is a graduate of Orange High School in 2010 and she attended Alamance Community College and was...

Christy  Ann Roupe

Christy Ann Roupe

Apr 17, 2014

Christy Ann Roupe, 55, passed away April 17, 2014.A memorial service will be conducted May 3, 2014, at 10 a.m. in the McClure Funeral Chapel in Mebane. The family will receive friends following the service. -

Mildred  Elizabeth Efland

Mildred Elizabeth Efland

Apr 16, 2014

EFLAND, N.C. - Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Laws Efland, 95, passed away on Wednesday April 16, 2014. She is a native of Orange County, NC and was the daughter of the late Charlie and Eunice Harris Laws. She was a longtime member of Efland Presbyterian Church.She is survived by her children, Kay Carroll, Marilyn Liner and husband David, Madison Efland...

James  Wilson Bell  Jr.

James Wilson Bell Jr.

Apr 16, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. James "Jimmie" Wilson Bell Jr., 77, went to Heaven on Wednesday, April 16, 2014, after a brief illness. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend. Jimmie's love for his community was reflected in his work as a volunteer and employee of the Alamance County Rescue. He was a former recreational football coach, Boy Scout...

Vivian  Langston Parker

Vivian Langston Parker

Apr 15, 2014

ELON - Mrs. Vivian Langston Parker, 82, of Cherry Grove Road, passed away at 5:55 p.m. Tuesday, April 15, 2014, at the Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.She was born Nov. 5, 1931 in Davie County, N.C., the daughter of the late Roy and Gertrude Simler Langston.She was an active and loving member of the First Baptist...

Donna  Moore Barnes

Donna Moore Barnes

Apr 14, 2014

GRAHAM - Mrs. Donna Barnes, 68, passed away at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell on April 14, 2014. Donna was a member of Graham Presbyterian Church where she was a member of the fellowship class. She was a loving wife, mother and grandmother.Donna is survived by her husband of 49 years, Sammy Barnes; daughter, T.J. Watson (Ashley) of Graham;...

Harry  Lee Ketron

Harry Lee Ketron

Apr 13, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Harry Lee Ketron, 71, of Mebane, passed away Sunday, April 13, 2014, at Person Memorial Hospital. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Home in Mebane. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net -

James  Edward Starnes  Sr.

James Edward Starnes Sr.

Apr 13, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. James Edward Starnes Sr., 70, of 701 Fairway Drive, died Sunday, April 13, 2014, at his residence. Born in Rowan County, N.C., he was the son of the late Edward Nelson Starnes and Elsie Wooley Starnes and was retired from the United States Army.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by granddaughter, Brittney...

Thelma  Ruth Thomas

Thelma Ruth Thomas

Apr 11, 2014

MEBANE - Mrs. Thelma Ruth Rhinehart Thomas, 85, of Mebane, passed away Friday April 11, 2014 after a sudden illness at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was a native of Paris, Arkansas and she was the daughter of the late John Henry Rhinehart and Ellen Griffith Rhinehart. She was a member of Breakthrough Community Church and was...

Gary  Lee Smith

Gary Lee Smith

Apr 10, 2014

GRAHAM - Gary Lee Smith, 60, of Graham died Thursday, April 10, 2014, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. He was a native of Alamance County, was employed in construction, was a very capable handyman and of the Baptist faith.He was preceded in death by his father, George Dallas Smith and sister Cathy Perkins.He is survived by his mother, Margaret...

Robert  Leroy Stevenson

Robert Leroy Stevenson

Apr 9, 2014

GRAHAM - Robert Stevenson of 619 Bradley St., Burlington, passed away at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington on April 9, 2014.Robert is survived by his wife, Lillie May Stanfield Stevenson of the home; son, Donald Stevenson (Karen) of Julian, N.C.; daughter, Trisha Harper of Burlington; grandson, Michael Andress of Burlington and great-grandchildren, Matthew Andress of Burlington and...

Jeffrey  Milton Anthony

Jeffrey Milton Anthony

Apr 9, 2014

MEBANE - Mr. Jeffrey Milton Anthony, 58, went to be with the Lord at 1:35 p.m. Wednesday, April 9, 2014, at his residence. He was a former employee with Safe Way and the son of the late John Allen Anthony and Shirley Graham Anthony. He was a charter member of the Central Baptist Church. Survivors are his wife, Brenda...

Gene  Francis Wade

Gene Francis Wade

Apr 7, 2014

Gene F. Wade, 79, of Burlington passed away April 7, 2014 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Gene was born in Richmond, VA. He was retired from Labcorp. He attended Full Gospel Tabernacle.

He is survived by: wife; Becky Wade of the home, daughter; Joyce Hough (Todd Albright) of Gibsonville, son; Jeff Wade (Bert Lazar) of...

Donna  Suttles Elkins

Donna Suttles Elkins

Apr 6, 2014

DURHAM — Mrs. Donna Suttles Elkins, 57, of 2018 Elkins Lane/4605 Old Greesnboro Rd, Chapel Hill, NC, passed away on Sunday April 6, 2014 at the Hospice of Duke in Durham, NC. She was born in Cumberland county, NC to Ralph F. and Janie Johnson Suttles, both surviving. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Chapel Hill...

Charlotte  Jean Tyson

Charlotte Jean Tyson

Apr 6, 2014

MEBANE, N.C. - Mrs. Jean S. Tyson, 88, passed away at her home April 6, 2014. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane -

Chester  Clifton Riley

Chester Clifton Riley

Apr 5, 2014

Mr. Chester Clifton Riley, age 92, of Haw River, NC, peacefully left his earthly home on Saturday April 5, 2014, at 2:25 a.m. going to a heavenly home that was prepared for him. He was surrounded by loving family and friends. Chester was born August 7, 1921, in Haw River, NC, to the late Enoch and Elma Brown Riley,...

Renaldo Watkins

Renaldo Watkins

Apr 5, 2014

Mr. Renaldo Watkins, age 78, of 2708 Evergreen Lane, Burlington, N.C. died at 7:06 p.m. Saturday, April 5, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after three years of failing health. He was a member of the Beacon Baptist Church, a proud member of the Occaneechi Band of the Saponi Nation, a U.S. Army veteran having served in Germany....