Obituaries

Mary "Nadine" Rollins Wilson

Mary "Nadine" Rollins Wilson

Sep 12, 2014

Mrs. Mary Nadine Rollins Wilson, 74, of 4222 Old Hillsborough Road, Mebane, NC, passed away at 2:15 PM on Friday September 12, 2014 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late James Carson and Ala Mae Hopper Rollins. She was retired from Farm Services Agency (USDA) and worked as a bookkeeper in the dairy business for numerous...

Phoebe  Thompson Bradshaw

Phoebe Thompson Bradshaw

Sep 11, 2014

Efland Phoebe Thompson Bradshaw, 91, formerly of Efland, died Thursday, September 11 at Alamance Health Care Center. She was a native of Guilford County, a homemaker and a member of Oak Grove Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, James Hill Bradshaw and her parents, Robert A. & Rosa Brown Thompson She is survived by her...

Arthur "Butch" Pleasant Knight

Arthur "Butch" Pleasant Knight

Sep 9, 2014

Mr. Arthur “Butch” Pleasant Knight,75, passed away at his residence Tuesday September 9th, surrounded by his loving family. Butch was a loving father, grandfather, great grandfather, and friend to all. He was dedicated to his family and his work. He served at Long Beverage Company as sales manager for 43 years. It was said Long Beverage Company would not...

Linda  Webster Crater

Linda Webster Crater

Sep 8, 2014

BURLINGTON - Linda Webster Crater, 61, of 2729 Maple Ave., passed away at Alamance Regional Medical Center on Monday, Sept. 8, 2014. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie Ashburn Webster Jr. and Mary Young Snow. She is survived by her husband, Michael Crater; sons, Tommy Porter Jr. (Crystal) of Burlington, Lonnie Porter II (Tammy) of Connellys Springs,...

Elizabeth  Ann Knighten

Elizabeth Ann Knighten

Sep 6, 2014

GRAHAM - Elizabeth Anne Durham Knighten, 75, of 1648 Petty Road, Graham died Saturday, September 6, 2014 at her residence. She was a native of Alamance County, a homemaker and a member of Cornerstone Community Church. She was the daughter of the late, Johnny Lee and Ada Lee Florence Durham. She is survived by her husband, James Thomas Knighten...

Bailey  Elizabeth Smith

Bailey Elizabeth Smith

Sep 6, 2014

Infant Bailey Elizabeth Smith, daughter to Daniel Eric Smith and Tiffany Hackney Smith of 4315 Tangle Ridge Trail, Burlington, NC quietly passed thru the portals of Heaven and into the loving arms of Jesus. Surviving her other than her parents is a brother Caleb Hackney of the home, maternal grandparents Tracy Watkins and David Tapp both of Durham, maternal...

Dezree  Thompson Paylor

Dezree Thompson Paylor

Sep 3, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Dezree Thompson Paylor, 76, of 2157 Carolina Road, died at 1:30 a.m. Wednesday, Sept. 3, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after one year of failing health. Born in Guilford County she was the wife of the late Donald Franklin Paylor and daughter to the late A.L. and Lenora Terrell Thompson. She was also preceded...

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.