Obituaries

Nov 12, 2021

Mr. William Alexander Lineberry, 74, of Deep Creek passed away Friday, November 12th, 2021, at the Mebane Ridge Facility. William, aka Red, aka Butch, aka Bill, was born in Mebane, North Carolina to Morris “Pete” Alexander Lineberry and Cordia Matkins Lineberry, both deceased. William was retired from the DOT, Southern Caswell Auctioneers, and The Faucette Fire Department. Mr. Lineberry...

Nov 12, 2021

It is with profound sadness that the family of Elga Ruth Thornton announce her peaceful passing on November 12th at the age of 92 years.

She will lovingly be remembered by her son Michael Thornton (Karin Führer-Thornton) and grandchildren Sugaree Thornton and Neal Thornton.

Elga was predeceased by her loving husband of 60 years, William...

Nov 10, 2021

Mary “Grandma” Ferrell, 93, of Graham, passed away on November 10, 2021. She was an angel on earth, today she is an angel with God and family who has gone on before her. Born in a time when life was hard, she let God guide her way. “Grandma” as she was known to many people, Mary Ferrell was preceded...

Nov 9, 2021

Thomas “Tom” Michael McCawley died on November 9, 2021. He was the devoted husband to the love of his life, Beth Ann McCawley (nee Franklin) for 35 years.

Tom was born and raised in Webster Groves, MO, and loved all things St. Louis. He was a passionate Cardinal fan, gooey butter cake aficionado, Mizzou graduate, and always...

Nov 9, 2021

Charles "Adam" Robbins-Escalante 42, flew with his angels to be with the Lord on November 9, 2021. Adam was a joy to his family and friends from the day he was born on August 17, 1979. He was special to so many. Adam met his beloved husband Martin Escalante at the young age of 19 and was able to...

Nov 5, 2021

Rosa Mae Cranshaw Cross Smith (aka Rose Mary Smith) was born on May 6,1926 in Morgan City, Louisiana to Roselean and Johnny Cranshaw. She fell asleep in death November 5, 2021 at 95 years of age.

Rose attended Landry High School in Morgan City, Louisiana, where she was voted the valedictorian of her class and cultivated a...

Nov 5, 2021

Mr. Thomas “Tommy" Grant Handy, 72, of Burlington passed away at home on Friday, November 5th, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Mr. Handy was born in Alamance County to the late Edna Verlene-Andrews Handy and Henry Russell Handy. Tommy spent his last working years as a carpenter, working many long, hard days to provide for his family. Tommy...

Oct 31, 2021

Mrs. Lizzie May Brown Smith passed away on October 31, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Local information provided by McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Oct 30, 2021

Louis Daniel DeMarco, 39, of Graham passed away Saturday, October 30, 2021 at his residence. He was a native of Yorba Linda, CA and was employed with D&L Cabinets, Inc.

He is survived by his parents, Phil and Liz DeMarco of Graham; brother, Dominic Demarco and Wife Tiffany of Graham; nephews, Anthony DeMarco and Eian DeMarco.

Oct 30, 2021

Mrs. Katie Treo 87, of Burlington, NC passed away on October 30, 2021 at White Oak Manor in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Oct 30, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Alderman Nelson Wesley 93, of Garner, formerly of Burlington, NC passed away on October 30, 2021 at her residence after a long bout with failing health. She was born in Durham County NC and was the daughter of the late Elbert Adison Alderman and Amie Ruth Joplin Alderman. She was the wife of the late Leonard Telfa...

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Flora Sykes Tate 90, of Graham, NC passed away on Wednesday October 27, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC she was the daughter of the late Cheatam Sykes Sr. and Ethel Brown Sykes and the wife of the late Maxie Tate Sr. Flora enjoyed being outside working in the yard, gardening...

Oct 27, 2021

Mrs. Marie Hutchens Ray, 91, of Mebane passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at the hospice home. Marie was born in High Point, NC to William Brockley Hutchens and Ruby Newton Hutchens. Mrs. Ray was a graduate of the business college in High Point, going on to work at White Furniture Company, Ridge Associate’s Law Office, and the Alley/Rader...

Oct 25, 2021

Mr. Matthew Jordan Aulbert, 29, of Mebane passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at his residence. Matthew was born in Chesterfield, Missouri to Lonnie Wilson Aulbert Jr. and Cherry Escherich Aulbert. Matthew was a graduate of Eastern Alamance High School and a member of the drumline during his time in high school. He then went on to Appalachian State...

Oct 24, 2021

Maggie Moore Edmonds, 85, passed away on October 24, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Burlington.  She was the daughter of the late William and Mandy Cates Moore and the wife of the late Thomas “Tinker” Edmonds.  She worked at Cone Mills before retiring from Dixie Yarns. Survivors include her daughter, Sandra Eddins (Mark) of Burlington; grandsons, Ryan Eddins of...

Oct 21, 2021

Burnice Shropshire, 78, passed away on Thursday October 21, 2021 at ARMC in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Raymond and Tazzie Shropshire.  Before retirement he worked as a truck driver for various companies. Survivors include his daughters, Katrina Shropshire Chandler, Naomi Lee Shropshire (Chris Whicker) and Miranda Shropshire; grandchildren, Kirk Chandler, Eleanor Shropshire and Olivann Shropshire;...

Oct 21, 2021

Robert Fredrick Grapes, 90 of Hillsborough passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021 at his residence. Robert was born in North Tonawanda, NY to Norman Robert and Marion Cutler Grapes both deceased. He was the husband of Lenora Grapes also deceased. He was retired from General Motors and he served his country in the US Navy. Robert was a hardworking...

Oct 19, 2021

Odie Thomas Bradsher, 83, of Mebane passed away on October 19, 2021. He was a native of Person County, Retired truck driver for Burlington Industries with 30 years of service, following retirement he drove another 15 years for TST. He formerly attended the First Baptist Church of Haw River and was a member of People’s Memorial Christian Church and...

Oct 18, 2021

Sally Williams Norris,  83, died Monday, October 18,  2021 at White Oak Manor in Burlington after several years of declining health.  She was born March 24, 1938 in Alamance County to Gray and Vera Thomasson Williams.  She was employed at Mebane Influential Hosiery for many years and retired from Stericycle in Haw River. She joined Oak Grove Baptist Church...

Oct 17, 2021

Betty Faye Hanks Rudd, 86, passed away on October 17, 2021 after several years of declining health.  She was the daughter of the late Raleigh and Minnie Hanks.  She retired from Brown Wooten Hosiery Mill. Survivors include her daughters, Bessie Brooks (Steve) and Faye Andrews; 6 grandchildren, Melissa Holmes (Sammy), Chad Andrews (Colleen), Kristy Lashley (Jason), Tonia Cardwell (Mark),...