Obituaries

Mattie Iona Wright Daniels

Mattie Iona Wright Daniels

Sep 21, 2013

MEBANE - Mrs. Mattie Iona Wright Daniels of Mebane, NC went to be with her Lord at 4:44 a.m. Saturday, September 21, 2013 at Liberty Commons of Burlington. Born in Orange County she was the daughter of the late James Nelson Wright and Maggie Lee Shambley Wright. Iona retired from Cone Mills, was a member of Lebanon United Methodist...

Gary  Alan Kimrey

Gary Alan Kimrey

Sep 20, 2013

BURLINGTON - Gary Alan Kimrey, 61, of Burlington, died Friday, Sept. 20, 2013, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.Gary was born in Alamance County, NC. He formerly owned and operated Kimrey Heating and Air Conditioning. He was a member of Guiding Life Baptist Church.Gary is survived by his wife, Carole Bowman Kimrey of the home; son, Ron Kimrey of Kernersville,...

Pauline  Welch Hurley

Pauline Welch Hurley

Sep 15, 2013

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Pauline Welch Hurley, 83, of 412 South St. John St., died at her home on Sunday Sept. 15, 2013 after two years of failing health. She was born Sept. 1, 1930 in Hemp, N.C., and was a graduate of Alamance Community College with a degree in Nursing Assistance II. Church memberships included Glencoe Methodist Church, St....

Nellie  Rhodes Cook

Nellie Rhodes Cook

Sep 15, 2013

MEBANE, N.C. - Mrs. Nellie Jane Rhodes Cook, 81, of Jones Drive, passed away Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center in Burlington.She was the daughter of the late Sam and Nora Elledge Rhodes and a native of Wilkes County, N.C. She was a member of Hebron United Methodist Church for 63 years, as well...

Elizabeth Cox "Ann" Fenton

Elizabeth Cox "Ann" Fenton

Sep 15, 2013

GRAHAM, NC – Elizabeth Fenton, known to most as Ann, died at the Alamance-Caswell Hospice Home on Sunday, Sept. 15, 2013, after a long and hard-fought battle with a rare cancer. Ann made it a point in life to "do" for others. She raised her children as a single mom, always putting their needs before her own. She lived...

Wilma  Jean Hill

Wilma Jean Hill

Sep 13, 2013

Wilma Jean Hill, 72, died Friday, Sept. 13, 2013, at Alamance Regional Medical Center surrounded by her family and friends.She was the oldest daughter of Jack and Carrie Hill of Mebane, both deceased. Jeanie was really the oldest and youngest, all in one, since she had the innocent heart of a child. She lived a life that we all...

Hazel Fern Copeland Crawford

Hazel Fern Copeland Crawford

Sep 13, 2013

MEBANE, N.C. - Mrs. Hazel Fern Copeland Crawford, 86, of 2502 South NC 119, Mebane, N.C., passed away Friday, Sept. 13, 2013 at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields.Born in Orange County to the late Wallace Vern Copeland and Betty Clara Stanfield Copeland, she was a member of the Charity Baptist Church, Saxapahaw, N.C. and a homemaker.Preceding her in death,...

Madison Paul "Matt" Powell

Madison Paul "Matt" Powell

Sep 13, 2013

EFLAND - Mr. Madison Paul "Matt" Powell, 36, of 3820 Millcreek Road, Efland, N.C. died Friday, September 13, 2013, at his mother's home. Any service arrangements will be announced at a later date. McClure Funeral Service of Mebane is assisting the family.

George Carr

George Carr

Sep 13, 2013

Obituary to come at a later date. A memorial service will be held at 7:00 PM Thursday September 19, 2013 at The Lamb's Chapel in Haw River NC.

Robert  Jenkins Graham

Robert Jenkins Graham

Sep 12, 2013

GRAHAM - Robert Jenkins Graham, 94, of 216 Graham Street, Graham, N.C. 27253, passed at 3:42 a.m. Thursday, Sept. 12, 2013, at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Robert, a native of Alamance County, was born Sept. 10, 1919, in Haw River. After graduating from Burlington High School, Robert attended and graduated from Elon College. He furthered his education by receiving...

Iva  Irene Farrar

Iva Irene Farrar

Sep 11, 2013

MEBANE, N.C. - Iva Irene Farrar Rainey, 99, of Presbyterian Home of Hawfields, died Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 at her residence. She was born in Scott's Bluff, Neb., retired from textiles, was a housewife and a member of Mebane Gospel Church.Mrs. Rainey is survived by her children, Karen Yeatts and Michael of Roxboro, Ella King and Clyde "Bo" of...

Tanis  Maurice Morton

Tanis Maurice Morton

Sep 11, 2013

GRAHAM - Mr. Tanis Maurice Morton, 49, died suddenly Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013 in North Dakota. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday September 21, 2013 at Moore's Chapel Cemetery in Graham NC. Visitation will be from 1:30 to 2:30 Prior to service time at McClure Funeral Home in Graham NC.

Elsie  Juanita Harper

Elsie Juanita Harper

Sep 9, 2013

DURHAM, N.C. - Elsie Juanita Harper passed away Sept. 9, 2013 at Duke University Hospital.The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2013, in the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Mebane. Visitation will be from 2 until 3 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.

Sandra  Gail Shelton

Sandra Gail Shelton

Sep 8, 2013

GRAHAM, N.C. - Sandra Gail Shelton, 72, of 2013 Payne Road, died Monday, Sept. 8, 2013 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.Mrs. Shelton was born in Durham County, N.C. She was retired from PHE Inc. and was a member of Trinity Baptist Church.She is survived by her husband, Marshall E. "Joe" Shelton, of the home; six children, Deborah and Gary...

Delford  "Pop" Edrington

Delford "Pop" Edrington

Sep 6, 2013

PROSPECT HILL - Mr. Delford "Pop" Edrington, 75, of 685 Springfield Trail, Prospect Hill, passed at 4:40 a.m. Friday, Sept. 6, 2013, at his home with his wife, son Steve and close friends Debbie and Jimmy Griffin by his side after six months of failing health and one month of critical illness.Born in Arkansas, he was the son of...

Annice  M. Seldon

Annice M. Seldon

Sep 5, 2013

MEBANE- Mrs. Annice M. Seldon, 89, passed away on Thursday Sept. 5, 2013, at Peak Resources of Alamance. She is survived by two daughters, Anne John, and Denise John and husband Roy; son, Wayne Horace and wife Estella; stepdaughter, Valerie Seldon; stepson, Roger Seldon; eight grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; special niece, Patricia Henderson; and special nephew, Edward Henderson. She was...

Joanne  Lee Darnell

Joanne Lee Darnell

Sep 5, 2013

MEBANE - Ms. Joanne Darnell, 78, passed away, Thursday Sept. 5, 2013, at Duke University Medical Center. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 10, at 2 p.m. at Bethlehem Presbyterian Church, 3624 Saxapahaw Road, Mebane, NC 27302. Visitation will be held from 1-2 p.m. at the church prior to the service. Burial will follow in the...

Marsha  Carol Rimmer

Marsha Carol Rimmer

Sep 4, 2013

Memorail service Sunday September 8, 2013. Visitation will be held 1 hour prior to service time.

Jack  Melvin Florence

Jack Melvin Florence

Sep 4, 2013

MEBANE, N.C. - Jack Melvin Florence, 85, died Wednesday, Sept. 4, 2013, at his residence.Mr. Florence was born in Alamance County, N.C. He retired from Cone Mills, served his country in the U.S. Navy during World War II, and was a member of Riverview Baptist Church.He is survived by his wife, Ruby Morris Florence; daughters, Betty Vaughn (Matt) of...

Albert Lee "Rusty" Thomspon

Albert Lee "Rusty" Thomspon

Sep 3, 2013

HAW RIVER - Mr. Albert Lee "Rusty" Thompson Jr., 84, of 301 W. Main Street, Passed away at 1:50 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 3, 2013, at the Hospice Home of Burlington.Born in Alamance County, he retired from Carolina-Cook Hosiery and after his retirement worked for American Security Company.Surviving family members include his wife of 65 years, Elizabeth Susie Wagner Thompson;...