Obituaries

William  Michael Ellington

William Michael Ellington

Mar 10, 2014

Memorial Service to be held at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham at 12:00 PM Thursday March 13, 2014

Valendia  Riley Walston

Valendia Riley Walston

Mar 9, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Valendia Riley Walston, 84, passed away Sunday, March 9, 2014, at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields. She was the daughter of the late Fletcher Eugene and Arlena Kirk Terrell. She was a Godly mother and a member of Riverside Baptist Church in Graham. She was retired from Peaches and Cream.Survivors include daughters, Marsha R. Harris and...

Larry  Dale Creger

Larry Dale Creger

Mar 7, 2014

Graham Larry Dale Creger of Graham died Friday, March 7, 2014. The family will receive friends Tuesday afternoon from 2:00-3:00 at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. Online condolences may be sent to the family at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Sherry  Wall Martin

Sherry Wall Martin

Mar 7, 2014

MEBANE - Mrs. Sherry Wall Martin, 60, of 801 Trollingwood-Hawfields Road, Lot 71, Mebane, N.C.passed at 9:45 a.m. Friday, March 7, 2014, at her home after several years of failing health. She was born in Alamance County May 8, 1953, to the late Walter Wall and late Betty Wall Allmond and was of the Baptist faith.Surviving are her husband,...

Ronald  Lynn Davis

Ronald Lynn Davis

Mar 5, 2014

GRAHAM - Mr. Ronald Lynn "Big Daddy" Davis, 66, passed away Wednesday March 5, 2014, at his residence. He was the son of Donald M. and Jackie Barrett Davis, who survive, of Graham. He was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. He attended Full Gospel Tabernacle and was a member of the Softball Hall of...

Ronald  Reginald Sims

Ronald Reginald Sims

Mar 5, 2014

GRAHAM - Mr. Ronald Reginald Sims, 97, of Graham and Burlington, passed away Wednesday, March 5, 2014, at White Oak Manor in Burlington. He was a loving father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother and friend to many. He was a member of St. Luke's United Methodist Church in Burlington and he enjoyed spending time outside playing golf and watching other sports...

Howard  Stott Kintner

Howard Stott Kintner

Mar 3, 2014

MEBANE - Howard Stott Kintner, 97, of 1863 Turner Road, Lot 36, died Monday, March 3, 2014, at his residence. He was a native of Oregon, retired as a minister after 45 years and was a member of Grace Reformed Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his parents, William Henry and Mable Stott Kintner; brothers, Eugene Kintner,...

Billy  Dearl Harden

Billy Dearl Harden

Feb 28, 2014

Mr. Billy Dearl Harden, age 79, of Burlington, NC, died Friday, February 28, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after 1 year of failing health. Born in Alamance County, he was a member of the Victory Baptist Church for over 40 years and retired from Pepsi Cola after 31 years of service. Surviving is his mother, Mrs. Lillie...

Grace  Ann Palombo

Grace Ann Palombo

Feb 28, 2014

EFLAND - Mrs. Grace Ann Palombo, 79, of Lebanon Road, Efland, NC passed away on Friday February 28, 2014 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane. Condolences may be offered at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Emma  Carol Wheeler

Emma Carol Wheeler

Feb 24, 2014

Mebane Emma Carol Bunker Wheeler, 47 of 6014 Oak Grove Church Road in Mebane died Monday, February 24 in Hillsborough. She was a native of Alamance County and was employed in the field of early childhood education. She was a member of the First United Methodist Church of Graham. She is survived by her husband, James Wheeler of the...

Roger  Clayton Warren

Roger Clayton Warren

Feb 24, 2014

There will be no formal services held.

Charlie  Wade Wilkinson

Charlie Wade Wilkinson

Feb 21, 2014

MEBANE - Mrs. Charlie Wade Howell Wilkinson, 84 of 459 Cedar Lane, Mebane, NC, passed away at 10:05 pm Friday, February 21, 2014 at Liberty Commons of Burlington. Born in Kings Mountain, South Carolina, she was the wife of the late Robert Graham Wilkinson Jr. and daughter to the late Charles Wade Howell and the late Willa Lee McGhee...

Dotee  Fern Oakley

Dotee Fern Oakley

Feb 20, 2014

GRAHAM - Miss Dottee Fern Oakley, 70, passed away on Thursday, February 20th, 2014. A service will be conducted on Wednesday, February 26th, 2014 at 3:00 at the Alamance Memorial Park Mausoleum. Burial will follow in Alamance Memorial Park. Condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Nancy  Rivers Ayscue

Nancy Rivers Ayscue

Feb 20, 2014

MEBANE - Mrs. Nancy Adams Ayscue, 65, of Mebane, died on Thursday afternoon, February 20, 2014. A native of Roanoke, VA, she is survived by her husband of 28 years, Randy Ayscue, and two young adult children, Christiana and Jonathan Ayscue. In addition to her immediate family, survivors include two brothers, Bill Adams and Duncan Adams, both of VA....

Henry  Lee Zimmerman

Henry Lee Zimmerman

Feb 20, 2014

GRAHAM - Mr. Henry Lee Zimmerman Jr., 38, passed away Thursday, Feb. 20, 2014. He is survived by his wife, Michelle Oakley Zimmerman; parents, Henry Sr. and Sallie Ann Zimmerman; and brother, Kris Zimmerman. A memorial service will be conducted Sunday, Feb. 23, 2014, at 11 a.m. at Blood Bought Church or Christ, 3007 Wagoner Lane, Graham, N.C. 27253....

Jimmy  Darrell Bright

Jimmy Darrell Bright

Feb 18, 2014

MEBANE, N.C. - Jimmy Darrell Bright, 63, passed away Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014, at UNC Hospitals. Jimmy was born in Alamance County. He worked as a supervisor of maintenance for Carolina Hosiery and, at one time, as a long distance truck driver. Jimmy served his country in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War. Jimmy is survived by his...

Robert  Devern Dunn

Robert Devern Dunn

Feb 18, 2014

GRAHAM - Robert Devern Dunn, 61, of 306 Oakgrove Drive, died Tuesday, Feb. 18, 2014. He was a native of Alamance County, retired from GE in Mebane and a U.S. Navy veteran. He was preceded in death by his parents, Deward Devern and Ferne Webster Dunn. He is survived by his wife, Veronica McCaslin Dunn, of the home; daughters,...

Costen  Harrell Berry

Costen Harrell Berry

Feb 18, 2014

MEBANE - Costen Harrell Berry, 90, of 437 W. Carr Street, passed away peacefully at his home Feb. 18, 2014. Costen (Cot to family and friends) was a World War II veteran, serving in the Army 1st Division under the command of General George Patton in the North Africa and Sicily campaigns. He was retired from American Tobacco Company....

Frances  Mccauley Smith

Frances Mccauley Smith

Feb 17, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Frances Smith, 83, passed away Feb. 24, 2014, at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell. Survivors include her son, Ervin Eugene "Gene" Smith Jr. and wife Rosie of Gibsonville; daughter, Sandra Kay Murray and husband Alan of Graham; grandchildren, Frank Mueller, Rene Choim, David Woody and Barbara Paul; and seven great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by...

Walter  Yancey Christopher  Sr.

Walter Yancey Christopher Sr.

Feb 15, 2014

MEBANE - Walter Yancey Christopher Sr., 78, of 408 N. Ninth St. in Mebane, died Saturday, Feb. 16, 2014, at Peak Resources of Alamance. He was a native of Orange County and retired from Luxfer Manufacturing with 25 years of service. He was preceded in death by his parents, George and Irma Christopher; and siblings, James, George and Virginia....