Obituaries

Feb 7, 2023

Debra Coats,  71, went to her Heavenly home on February 7, 2023.  She was born December 31, 1951.  She was a lifetime caregiver to her son, Bobby Vance.  She was a wonderful mother and the best friend you would ever meet.  She loved the Lord and faithfully served Him all of her life.  She is survived by her son,...

Feb 7, 2023

Click here to watch the livestream for Reverend Clyde Huster Whitmore Jr

Welcome to the celebration of life for Reverend Clyde Huster Whitmore Jr. of 3835 Mt. Willen Road in Haw River, North Carolina. On Feb 7th, following a two-year battle with Leukemia, Clyde passed away at home surrounded by his loving family. Clyde grew up in...

Feb 6, 2023

Teresa Baldwin Alatalo, 62 of Michigan passed away February 6, 2023 following a lengthy illness. She was a native of Alamance County and was employed as a home health nurse before earning her CNA and LPN degrees she is the daughter of the late Mordecai and Edith Orlene Baldwin. She was also preceded in death by 2 sisters, Becky...

Feb 6, 2023

Click here to livestream the service for Sidney Cecil Johnson Jr

Mr. Sidney Cecil “Sid” Johnson Jr. 87, of Graham, NC passed away on February 6, 2023 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Sidney Sr. and Lila Ruth McDaniel Johnson. Sid was...

Feb 1, 2023

Lucian “Nino” Anthony Mascarella departed this life on February 1, 2023 at 7:17 AM. He was a loving husband of 69 years and father of five children. Lucian was 91 years old, a native and longtime resident of Baton Rouge, Louisiana. In 2001, he and Wilma relocated to Mebane, NC to be with part of his family and lived...

Jan 31, 2023

Harvey Lee Hatch, 77, of Mebane, passed away on January 31, 2023 at his residence.  He was the son of the late Herbert and Ina Hatch.  Harvey worked as a carpenter for 55 years and he enjoyed tending to his farm animals and raising his garden.  He is survived by his daughter, Andrea McGee; sons, Chris Coble and Jason...

Jan 30, 2023

Mrs. Edna Mann Bell 82, of Graham, NC passed away on January 30, 2023 at Springview Assisted Living in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Taylor “Bud” and Myrtle Wrenn Mann and the wife of the late David Bell. Edna retired from Advance Auto and was a member of North Graham...

Jan 30, 2023

Jane Durham Wilson Williams was promoted to the Church Triumphant on January 30, 2023 in her home in Mebane, NC.  Jane was born August 5, 1934 in Chapel Hill to the late Grady Watson Durham and Rachel Mae Crawford Durham.  In addition to her parents, Jane is preceded in death by her husband of 23 years, and the father...

Jan 29, 2023

Mr. Donald Dean Simpson Sr., 85, of Graham, NC, passed away on January 29, 2023. He was the son of the late William Thomas Simpson II and Ora Mae Atkins. He was a man of Baptist faith. Donald spent his working years as a plumber, retiring from the profession. Donald was a veteran of the United States military, proudly...

Jan 27, 2023

Mrs. Judy Paschal Seagraves., 70, of Gibsonville, NC was taken home to be with her Lord on January 27, 2023. Mrs. Seagraves was born September 20, 1952, in Alamance County, North Carolina to the late Percy and Inez Paschal. Judy lived as a hardworking, single mother and loved to knit, read, and worship.

In addition to her...

Jan 26, 2023

Russell Ernest McGee, 63, of Mebane, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on January 26th 2023. He is survived by his daughter Rachel Ann McGee and special buddy, Lucas Briggs. He is also survived by his sisters Priscilla Dollar, Judy Perry and Mickie Dion. He was preceded in death by his father, Walter Ernest McGee and his mother Virginia Ray...

Jan 26, 2023

Laura “Helen” Tuck Graham passed away peacefully at her home and went to her heavenly home on January 26, 2023.

She was born August 20, 1929 in Halifax Va. To parents Charles Butler Tuck and Carrie Rutledge Tuck.

She was a lifelong care-giver to many especially to her son Robert Dale Graham and granddaughter Kristen...

Jan 26, 2023

Clarence “Tommy” Andrews Jr., 59, of Mebane, passed away on January 26, 2022 at Cone Health Alamance.  He was the son of the late C.T Andrews and Virginia Palmer Matherly who survives.  Tommy was an avid UNC Tarheel fan.  Survivors other than his mother are his sister, Lisa Gaddy (Ken); nephew, Jonathan Gaddy (Rebecca) and his K-9 best friend...

Jan 25, 2023

Ms. Brenda Mae Soots, 75, went into the loving arms of her Heavenly Father on January 25, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Lonnie and Minnie Wilson. To know Brenda was to instantly love her. She was the most loving, caring, and compassionate person you would ever want to meet.  Brenda was a Christian and shared the...

Jan 24, 2023

Mrs. Dianne Cheek Moore, 75, of Burlington, NC, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 24, 2023. She was the daughter of the late James E. Cheek and Annie Dare Isley Cheek. Mrs. Moore will be remembered as a fun loving woman, always finding a way to weave her funny sayings into conversation. Mrs. Moore had a love for...

Jan 23, 2023

Yoshiko Hishitani Toler, who was 94 years, 10 months old,   passed   away   abruptly on January 23, 2023, at   her daughter’s home in Mebane, NC. A  private  memorial service in  Morehead City is tentatively scheduled for April, 2023. Yoshiko   was   born   on   March   18,   1928,   to   Keikichi Hayakawa  and  Matsue  Hayakawa  in  Tokyo, Japan.   Her older brother was Hiroshi Hayakawa. Growing...

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Mary Ruth Owens Gardner 83, of Graham, NC passed away on January 21, 2023 at Compass Healthcare. A native of Rowan Co. NC she was the daughter of the late George and Connie Harkey Owens. Mary was a resident at Compass Healthcare in Hawfields for 7 years where she enjoyed the companionship of many of the staff and...

Jan 21, 2023

Mrs. Katie Sue Byrd 88, of Mebane NC passed away on January 21, 2023 at her residence. A native of Orange Co. NC she was the daughter of the late Sutton and Verna Byrd. Katie was retired from SCI with numerous years of service. She was the manager of Pine Ridge Pool that opened in 1975 and spent many...

Jan 19, 2023

Samuel Richard “Rick” James, 60, of Snow Camp, NC, passed away on January 19, 2023, after a brief illness. Rick was the son of Bonnie James Fisher and the late Samuel Lee James.  Following in the footsteps of his father and maternal grandfather, Rick had independently owned and operated James Plumbing Service for over forty years. He was a...

Jan 14, 2023

Mrs. Dorothy Marie Carter, 82, of Graham, NC, passed peacefully in her sleep on January 14, 2023. She was the daughter of the late Robert Thomas Eagan and Verla Arnold Eagan, Mrs. Carter retired from UNC Chapel Hill Hospital as a cafeteria worker for over 20 years. She was loved by many and will be missed by friends and...