Obituaries

Oct 7, 2021

Nathan Ernest Tidwell, Sr., 57, of Burlington passed away Thursday, October 7, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Nathan was born in Passic County, NJ to Richard Leroy and Doris Lee Strickland Tidwell both deceased. Nathan worked as a auto mechanic during his working years.

Nathan is survived by his children, Nathan Ernest Tidwell, Jr., Christopher Jacob...

Oct 7, 2021

Betty Sykes, 82, passed away on Wednesday October 6, 2021 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Lacey and Odell Sykes.

She is survived by her son, Jeff Aldridge of Mebane; Mary Sykes Pore of Mebane; James Sykes of Burlington and Ruby Martin of Graham.

Other than her parents she was preceded...

Oct 6, 2021

Vivian Dalton Harris, 73, of Mebane, NC went to Heaven on October 6, 2021. Vivian was born in Danville, Va. to Harry and Louise Dalton.  She was the wife to Wesley (Bo) Harris. She was retired from Children Development as a teacher and director. (Her passion was working with children in their early years.) Vivian is survived by her husband,...

Oct 6, 2021

Mildred “Millie” Langley Tripp passed away on October 6th at Twin Lakes Retirement Community in Burlington where she had been a resident of the Memory Care facility since 2011. Born in Oxford, NC in 1931, she was the daughter of Lador Lee Johnson Langley and Milton Rinzy Langley.

A 1950 graduate of Mebane High School, she went...

Oct 5, 2021

Kaylene Shea Thomas 25, of Graham, NC passed away on October 5, 2021. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Home in Graham.

Oct 5, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth Madden Ingle passed away early on 10/5/2021 six weeks shy of her 99th birthday. She was born on 11/17/1922 and lived most of her life in Alamance County. Sarah graduated from Pleasant Grove/ School in 1939 and worked for Burlington Industries, Hawfield’s Presbyterian Home, and McCray Rest Home, retiring in 1999. Sarah loved her family, working, planting...

Oct 4, 2021

Doris Ann Supran, 75, of Liberty passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at UNC Rex Medical Center in Raleigh. Doris was born in Los Angeles, CA to Charles Ransom Ketchen and Eleanor Haley Douglas Supran both deceased. She was a retired Legal Secretary.

Doris is survived by her children, Misty Amore, Margaret P. Lindenmuth, Ronald Winters, Jamie...

Oct 4, 2021

Laura McAdams Dodson, 80,  of Burlington passed away Tuesday, October 5, 2021 at Alamance House in Burlington. Laura was born in Alamance County to Lon and Anne McAdams both deceased. Laura was a sales associate and interior decorator for Green and McClure Furniture Store for 27 years.

Laura is survived by her husband, Doug Dodson. Brother, Jeff...

Oct 3, 2021

Artie “Pete” Chesnut III passed away Sunday October 3rd.  He is preceded in death by his parents A.B. Chesnut Jr. and Mary Bennett Chesnut and Nephew James D. Chesnut Jr..  He is survived by his brother James David Chesnut Sr. and Rosa Chesnut of Cummings, GA and Sister Patricia Chesnut Chapmon and Buddy Chapmon of Archdale , NC. Nieces...

Oct 2, 2021

Mrs. Val Crutchfield Carden, of Graham, NC passed away on October 2nd, 2021 at The Cottage at Blakey Hall. Born in Burlington, she was the daughter of the late Elisha Braxton and Leona Terrell Crutchfield and the wife of the late Thomas Holt Carden Sr. Val was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend,...

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. John Charles Chatman, 89, of Graham, NC passed away early Thursday morning at the Hospice Home of Alamance-Caswell. John was born in Haw River, NC, to Allie Banks Chatman and Mildred Burgess Chatman. He was a retired machinist from Western Electric. Mr. Chatman is a veteran, serving his country through The United States Army. John was also a...

Sep 30, 2021

Mr. Earl Michael Hebert, 68 of Graham, NC passed away on Thursday September 30, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Aroostook Co. Maine, he was the son of the late Romeo and Mable LaFrancois Hebert. Earl was known to be a simple man who enjoyed his walks and just being outdoors with nature...

Sep 23, 2021

Rebecca Renee Neese, 50, of Efland passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. Rebecca was born in Alamance County. She was a hairdresser for many years and she attended Lamb’s Chapel. Renee is survived by: husband, Jeffrey E. Neese. Parents, Willard Doyle and Carolyn Simpson Brown. Siblings: Maria Brown (Eric), Karen Ward (Carlton), and James...

Sep 23, 2021

Russell Pedelty, 88, passed away at his home on Thursday September 23, 2021.  He was the son of the late Clark and Lois Pedelty.  He served in the US Army and then went on to become a professional dairy farmer in Alamance County.  He was a member of Hawfields Presbyterian Church where he was a Deacon and served as...

Sep 21, 2021

Billy Wayne Modlin, 79, of Graham passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021. He was a native of Alamance County and retired from Holt Hosiery. He also enjoyed taking trips to the Myrtle beach. He is the son of the late Edward & Ida Jones Modlin. He was also preceded in death by his son, Rodney Modlin; Brothers, Larry...

Sep 21, 2021

Aaron “Buster” Parker, 77, passed away on September 21, 2021 at Camden Health and Rehab Center in Greensboro.  He was the son of the late Helton and Beatrice Parker and husband of the late Maxine Parker.  He had a passion for cars, fishing, and farming.

Survivors include his daughter, Tammy Parker (Tyler); son, Marvin Parker; grandchildren Dr....

Sep 17, 2021

Mr. Rodney Wilson Bateman 54, of Snow Camp, NC passed away On Friday September 17, 2021 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center  in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Woodrow Wilson Bateman and Bonnie Susan McDaniel. Known to his buddies as “Hotwire”, he was an avid outdoorsman who loved nature and...

Sep 16, 2021

Mrs. Mary Nelson Smithwick Hayes 93 of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday September 16, 2021 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. A native of Louisburg, NC, she was the daughter of the late Robert Walter and Dorothy Johnson Smithwick. Mary loved the Lord and bringing joy to everyone through music. Mary had a love for music starting at a...

Sep 15, 2021

On Wednesday, September 15, 2021, Randall Copeland went home to be with his Lord and Savior.  Randy was born on April 10, 1956 in Durham County, North Carolina.  He was a graduate of Alamance Christian School.  Randy retired as a lineman and serviceman from Piedmont Electric Membership Cooperative.

He was a devoted father and loved his family ...

Sep 15, 2021

Mr. Rickey Lee Hawk, 67, of Mebane, NC passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday, September 15, 2021. Rickey was born in Chatham County, NC to William Hawk and Antonio Cook Hawk, both deceased. Mr. Hawk spent his working years as a quality inspector. He was a hard worker and can be described as a jack of all...