Obituaries

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

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

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

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

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

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

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.

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.

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

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

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.

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...

George Robert Haith

Dec 4, 2020

George Robert Haith, 91, of Chapel Hill passed away Friday, December 4, 2020 at his residence. George was born in Orange County to Levi and Mary Holt Haith both deceased. He was the husband of Ruth Opal Edmonds Haith also deceased. He was retired from the textile industry.

George is survived by his: Daughter, Brenda Haith Duncan...

Victor Leobardo Juarez Valle

Dec 3, 2020

Victor Juarez, 70, passed away on December 3, 2020 at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

A private family service will be held at a later date.

Richard Harris Daniels Jr.

Dec 3, 2020

Richard Daniels Jr., 59, passed away on December 3, 2020 at his residence.

A private family graveside service will be held at a later date.

Robert Shane Faucette

Dec 3, 2020

Robert Shane Faucette, 48, passed away on Thursday December 3, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.  He was the son of Robert Alton Faucette and the late Patricia Diane Faucette.

Survivors other than his father include his daughter, Holly Faucette; sister, Brandi Faucette; grandchildren, Aubrey and Connor Martin.

A funeral service will be held...

Donnie Franklin Edwards

Dec 3, 2020

Donnie Franklin Edwards

Born September 2, 1937 passed away December 3, 2020 at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. Son of the late Bill and Eva Edwards and lovingly known as Papaw Edwards or Dandy Don, he is survived by his son Chris (wife, Chris) of Graham, NC. His loving life partner of 28 years, Sarah...

Ruby G. Speas

Nov 28, 2020

Ruby Green Speas, 86, of Mebane passed away Saturday, November 28, 2020 at the AuthoraCare Collective, Burlington Campus(Hospice Home). She was a native of Hoke County and a retired Nurse having worked for several local Physicians and was a member of the First Baptist Church of Mebane. She is the daughter of the late Martin Dow & Margaret Hewitt...

Bettie “June” Hanford

Nov 26, 2020

Bettie June Hanford, 84 of Graham passed away Thursday, November 26, 2020. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from Lucent Technologies, and attended Graham Friends Church. She is the daughter of the late Worth and Callie Greene Hanford.

She is survived by two nieces, Lisa Hanford Zoretic of Pantego, TX and Cheri Hanford Coble of...

Rev. William "Bill" Alfred Rich

Nov 26, 2020

Reverend William “Bill” Alfred Rich, 95 of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday November 26, 2020 at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC he was the son of the late McBride Holt and Roxie Bell Heritage Rich. Bill loved nothing more than his family as he was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to many....