Obituaries

Joyce Edwards Mcalister

Joyce Edwards Mcalister

Dec 28, 2020

Mrs. Joyce Edwards McAlister, 78 of Mebane, NC peacefully passed away on December 28, 2020.

Born at Duke Hospital in Durham NC on September 8, 1942, she was the daughter of the late Lemuel Allen Edwards Sr. and Nancy Brantley Edwards of Graham, NC. The following poem from Proverbs 31 provides a wonderful insight into Joyce’s life:...

Mark Jean Lamarre

Mark Jean Lamarre

Dec 26, 2020

Mark Jean Lamarre, 63, of Mebane passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. Mark was born in Biddeford, ME., to Maurice and Rita Bellefeuille Lamarre, both deceased. He attended the University of Maine with a BS degree in Mechanical Engineering. He was the Senior Plant Engineer for Aramacell LLC for 25 years. Mark...

Fred Michael Clapp

Fred Michael Clapp

Dec 26, 2020

Fred Michael Clapp, 57, of Burlington passed away Saturday, December 26, 2020. He was a native of Alamance County & Welder. He is the son of the late Larry Hoyle Clapp and the late Peggy Inez Holt. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Larry Randall Clapp and sister, Debra Lynne Clapp.

He is survived...

Louisa Ratay

Louisa Ratay

Dec 25, 2020

Mrs. Louisa Ratay 88, of Graham, NC passed away on December 25, 2020 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Frank "Eddie" Edward Mcguire

Frank "Eddie" Edward Mcguire

Dec 25, 2020

Mr. Frank Edward “Eddie” McGuire, 70 passed away due to complications of Covid-19 at his home in Blanche, NC which he shared with his significant other, Pam Cooper.

Born in Forsyth Co. NC he was the son of the late Frank and Bobbie Brafford McGuire. Eddie was employed with Carolina Chem-Strip of Burlington, NC. Eddie was an...

Kimberly Ellen (Tesinsky)  Tanner

Kimberly Ellen (Tesinsky) Tanner

Dec 22, 2020

Mrs. Kimberly T. Tanner 64, of Haw River, NC passed away on December 22, 2020 at her residence. Kimberly will be returning home to Fargo, South Dakota for services.

Gloria East Day

Gloria East Day

Dec 18, 2020

Gloria East Day, 60, of Burlington passed away Friday, December 18, 2020 at Duke University Hospital in Durham after several years of failing health. Gloria was born in Dania Beach, Fla. To Julian and Suzanne Riegellman East both deceased. Gloria was a homemaker.

Gloria is survived by her husband, Kermit Howard Day of the home. Daughter, Christina...

Norman Lee Womack

Norman Lee Womack

Dec 17, 2020

Mr. Norman Lee Womack of Graham passed away in the early morning hours on December 17, 2020 at the AuthoraCare Hospice Home in Burlington N.C. following a two month illness. Mr. Womack was a veteran of the United States Army and a retiree of Overnight Transportation Company. He was preceded in death by his mother Sarah Reid Womack and...

Catherine Mcdaniel Wrightsell

Catherine Mcdaniel Wrightsell

Dec 16, 2020

Catherine Wrightsell, 85, passed way on December 16, 2020 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Ralph McDaniel and Reba Reese Cook.  Catherine was married to Paul Wrightsell Jr. for 61 years. She loved working in the yard and feeding the birds. Survivors include her daughters, Paula Crotts (Paul) and Michelle Wrightsell; sister, Carolyn Shelton; four grandchildren,...

Hazel Talbert Ellington

Hazel Talbert Ellington

Dec 16, 2020

Hazel Ellington, 95, of Graham, passed away at her home on December 16, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late William and Grace McKinney Talbert.  She was married to the late John Harold Ellington for 47 years.  Hazel was also a member of Concord United Methodist Church. Survivors include her son, Michael H. Ellington (Janice); daughter, Sandra Arnold; brothers,...

George Thomas Epes

George Thomas Epes

Dec 15, 2020

George Thomas Epes of Graham was called home on Tuesday, December 15, 2020 to be with his Lord and Savior. Thomas was 93 born April 18, 1927 in Virginia. He was preceded in death by his mother and father and sister, Evelyn Vires. Thomas is survived by his loving wife of 72 years Evelyn Ladell of the home. A...

Mrs. Jerry Graham Contrada

Mrs. Jerry Graham Contrada

Dec 15, 2020

Mrs. Jerry Graham Contrada, 87 of Graham, NC passed away on December 15, 2020. Jerry was born in Rowan Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late James and Allah Bea Doby Graham. Jerry was a loving wife and mother as well as a proud member of the Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. Survivors include her son Scott, her...

Terry Lee Williams

Terry Lee Williams

Dec 14, 2020

Terry Lee Williams, 59, of Mebane NC, died December 14th, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Born January 12th, 1961 in Alamance County, he was the son of Thomas Anderson and Pearl Moore Williams, who preceded him in death.

He was a resident of Orange County, NC and attended Orange County Schools.

Terry is survived...

Johnathan Wayne "Johnny Rod" Parrish

Johnathan Wayne "Johnny Rod" Parrish

Dec 11, 2020

Johnathan Wayne “Johnny Rod” Parrish, 50, of Swepsonville passed away Friday, December 11, 2020 after a short battle with cancer. He was a native of Alamance County & Owner/Operator of JRod’s Best Projects. He was a loving husband, father, pawpaw, brother, uncle, cousin and friend to all.

He is survived by his beloved wife, Kimberly Lambert Parrish...

Shirley Ann (Murray)  Chatman

Shirley Ann (Murray) Chatman

Dec 11, 2020

Mrs. Shirley Murray Chatman, 84 of Graham, NC passed away on December 11, 2020 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Luther and Mozzell Hinsley Murray. Shirley was retired from Anedeen Textiles and was a proud member of Nall Memorial Baptist Church in Graham. Over the years...

Maxie Curry Tate Sr.

Maxie Curry Tate Sr.

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Maxie Curry Tate Sr. 93 of Graham, NC passed away peacefully on Thursday December 10, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Alamance. Born in Orange Co. NC, he was the son of the late John and Maude Pentocost Tate. Maxie attended Elon College and was a proud veteran of the Merchant Marines and the US ARMY serving in...

Harlan G. Coleman Jr.

Harlan G. Coleman Jr.

Dec 10, 2020

Mr. Harlan G. Coleman Jr. 98 of Hillsborough, NC passed away on Thursday December 10, 2020 at his residence. He was the son of the late Harlan and Frances Coleman.

A life long resident of Hillsborough, Mr. Coleman was active in the church, civic, and business life of the community. Mr. Coleman was a member of Union...

Brenda (Morris)  Hill

Brenda (Morris) Hill

Dec 10, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Morris Hill, of Mebane, NC passed away on December 10, 2020 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington after years of health issues. She is the daughter of the late Thomas Theron Morris and Maggie Long Morris, both deceased. Brenda made an honest living to support her family as a textile worker for many years. Brenda...

Linda Sue (Mangum)  Turner

Linda Sue (Mangum) Turner

Dec 8, 2020

Linda Mangum Turner, 74 of Burlington, NC passed away on December 8, 2020 at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she is the daughter of the late Horner Mangum and Pauline Jones Mangum Holder. Linda was known for her creativeness. She enjoyed collecting sea shells and creating works of art with them. Linda had a green thumb...

John Ira Ward Jr.

John Ira Ward Jr.

Dec 7, 2020

John Ira Ward, Jr., 92, of Efland passed away Monday, December 7, 2020. He was a native of Orange County, retired farmer, a lifelong member of Lebanon United Methodist Church where he was very active serving as Sunday School Superintendent for over 30 years, looked after the cemetery for many years as well as many other activities and was...