Obituaries

Billie Faye Welch Dodson

Billie Faye Welch Dodson

Jan 16, 2014

MEBANE, N.C. - Mrs. Billie Faye Welch Dodson, 79, died peacefully at home surrounded by her family Thursday, Jan. 16, 2014. The wife of the late Bobby Anderson Dodson, Billie Faye was born Nov. 20, 1934, in Alamance County, N.C., to the late Walter Stokes Welch and Lillie Whitfield Welch. In addition to her husband and parents, she was...

Roscoe Felts

Roscoe Felts

Jan 14, 2014

GRAHAM - Mr. Roscoe Felts, 70, passed away Jan. 14, 2014, at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro.McClure Funeral Service in Graham is assisting the family.There will be no formal services at this time.

John  Robert Hughes  Jr.

John Robert Hughes Jr.

Jan 14, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mr. John Robert Hughes Jr., 94, of 814 Scott St., died at 8:06 p.m. Tuesday, Jan. 14, 2014, at the White Oak Manor of Burlington after five years of declining health and six weeks of critical illness. He was born in Alamance County to the late John Robert Hughes Sr. and Marcella Winn Hughes.Having served in the...

Karl Ynovvne "Evie" Hines

Karl Ynovvne "Evie" Hines

Jan 10, 2014

Ms. Karl Yvonne "Evie" Hines, 80, went to be with our Heavenly Father on January 10, 2014. She was formerly of Spindale, NC and Durham, NC. She is survived by her son, Richard Sykes and children; and daughter, Nancy Sykes. Evie is also survived by friend, sister-in-law and caretaker, Peggy Edwards Hines and many loving nieces and nephews.She was...

Joyce  Ann Gooch

Joyce Ann Gooch

Jan 10, 2014

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Joyce Ann Haithcock Gooch, 69, of 111 Maple Ave. #409, died Friday, Jan. 10, 2014, at the Hospice Home.Preceding her in death were her parents, Harvey and Dallie Steele Haithcock; and a daughter, Sandra Faye Pinnix.She is survived by a daughter, Patty Cobb of Richmond, Va.; son, Keith Gooch and wife Ann of Burlington; two grandchildren...

Dorcas  Creek Cox

Dorcas Creek Cox

Jan 8, 2014

Mrs. Dorcas C. Cox, 86, formerly of 1125 Southern Oak Drive in Hagerstown, MD. passed away January 8th, 2014 at Peak Resources of Alamance in Graham, NC. Born July 1st, 1927 in Royal Oaks, MI, she was the daughter of the late Roy and Helen Creek. Mrs. Cox received training as a registered nurse from the Hospital of University...

Jackie  Shields Massoud

Jackie Shields Massoud

Jan 7, 2014

GRAHAM - Mrs. Jackie Shields Massoud passed away on January 7, 2014, at Peak Resources in Graham. She worked with Piedmont/US Air for more than 30 years.Survivors include her mother, Dorothy Shields; sisters, Patricia Shields of Graham, Susan Myers (Arnold) of Burlington and Tammy Ray of Efland; brothers, Roger Shields of Burlington and Ronnie Shields (Jeanne) of Mebane; and...

Lucy  Ella Hall

Lucy Ella Hall

Jan 7, 2014

KISSIMMEE, Fla. - Lucy Ella Phillips Hall, 94, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, Jan. 7, 2014, at Orlando Regional Medical Center, Orlando, Fla.Lucy was born in Alamance County. She graduated from Pleasant Grove High School in 1936. She retired from Burlington Industries and she was a lifelong member of Haw River Christian Church (The...

Betty Ruth Isley Fox Mcpherson

Betty Ruth Isley Fox Mcpherson

Jan 1, 2014

GRAHAM - Betty Ruth Isley Fox McPherson, 83, of 3443 Boywood Road, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at her residence after several months of declining health. She was a native of Alamance County, a homemaker, waitress and of the Baptist faith.She was preceded in death by her first husband, Harry Fox Sr.; second husband, Ben Lewis McPherson; parents, Grover...

Henry  Erastus Stutts

Henry Erastus Stutts

Jan 1, 2014

HAW RIVER, N.C. - Mr. Henry Erastus Stutts, 65, died Jan. 1, 2014, with his family by his side, at the Hospice Home of Burlington, N.C.Funeral services will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday, Jan. 3, 2014, in the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham, N.C. by Pastors Bennie Smith and James Christopher. Visitation will immediately follow the service....

Curtis  Ray Murray

Curtis Ray Murray

Jan 1, 2014

GRAHAM, N.C. - Curtis Ray Murray, 63, of 105 West River Street, died Wednesday, Jan. 1, 2014, at the Hospice Home. He was a native of Nash County, retired from the textile industry and as a truck driver.He was preceded in death by his parents, Curtis Miley Murray and Christine Whitley Murray; and a granddaughter, Kristy Freeman.Surviving are his...

Mary Frances Bradshaw Teer Willis

Mary Frances Bradshaw Teer Willis

Dec 29, 2013

BURLINGTON - Mrs. Mary Frances Bradshaw Teer Willis, 74, of Wiggins Street, Burlington, NC, passed away on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Walsie Newton and Mable Goldston Bradshaw. Mary was an avid collector of "Knick Knacks" and loved bluegrass music and she enjoyed cooking for her family that loved her...

Billy "Bill" Eugene Mitchell

Billy "Bill" Eugene Mitchell

Dec 29, 2013

MEBANE, N.C. - Billy "Bill" Eugene Mitchell, 80, of 504 N. Carr Street, passed away at the Hospice Home on Sunday, Dec. 29, 2013, at 2:07 p.m. Bill was a member of the Bingham Lodge in Mebane and an amateur ham radio operator. He was also an active member of Mebane United Methodist Church, a U.S. Air Force veteran...

Kenneth "Kenny" James Webster

Kenneth "Kenny" James Webster

Dec 26, 2013

BURLINGTON, N.C. - Mr. Kenneth "Kenny" James Webster, 57, of 2025 Lakeview Drive, died suddenly Thursday, Dec. 26, 2013. He was born in Alamance County and employed in the Tree Service industry.He is survived by his mother and stepfather, Ramona and John Somers of Burlington; father and stepmother, Robert T. and Shirley Webster of Elon; daughter, Kelly Hamby and...

Charlie  Zack Dunn

Charlie Zack Dunn

Dec 24, 2013

MEBANE - Mr. Charlie Zack Dunn Jr., 75 , of 411 West Lee St., Mebane, N.C. passed at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013. He was a member of the Agape Baptist Church and a retired diesel technician.Surviving him are his daughters, Holly D. Clayton and husband David of Mebane, Becky Jackson and husband William of Haw River;...

Patricia Ann Albert Holmes

Patricia Ann Albert Holmes

Dec 24, 2013

GRAHAM - Patricia Ann Albert Holmes, 64, of 160 Nicks St., Graham, passed at her residence at 8:45 a.m. on Tuesday, Dec. 24, 2013.She is survived by a daughter, Crystal Cole; sisters, Brenda Scarboro, Mary Helen Wyatt, Vicki Albert and Debbie Terrell; brother, David William Albert; grandchildren, Micaiah Cole and Kalil Cole.She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Dorothy  Sickler Abbey

Dorothy Sickler Abbey

Dec 23, 2013

It has been a privilege to be able to live my life to try to fill the task… the best way I could……. Dorothy Abbey Dorothy Sickler Abbey, 92, graduated to heaven on Dec. 23, 2013 at Park West Hospital in Knoxville, Tenn. A wife of the late Wilbur Abbey, mom to four daughters, Donna Abbey Fearnside of Merced,...

John Robert "Bobby" Riggins

John Robert "Bobby" Riggins

Dec 20, 2013

Mr. John Robert "Bobby" Riggins 65, of 1009 East Harden Street, Graham, NC passed at his earthly home 9:15pm Friday, December 20, 2013 after a lengthy illness into his heavenly home to be with his Lord and Savior.Born in Alamance County, NC he was the son of the late John Jordan Riggins Jr. and Margie Kizer Riggins. He was...

James  Bryant Bowman

James Bryant Bowman

Dec 20, 2013

MEBANE - Mr. James Bryant Bowman, 86, of 1812 N. Jim Minor Road, Haw River, NC, died 1:45 p.m. Friday December 20, 2013 at the Hospice Home of Burlington after 1 year of declining health. Born in Guilford County, NC he was the son of the late John Cleveland Bowman and Tishie Friddle Bowman and husband of the late...

Ronnie  F. Mills

Ronnie F. Mills

Dec 19, 2013

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