Obituaries

Jan 31, 2021

Mary Ann Shotwell, 78, passed away on January 31, 2021.  She was the daughter of the late Leonard and Mollie Bowes Day.  She was married on September 8, 1962 to the late George Wade Shotwell. Survivors include her daughters, Darlene Belton (Richie), Vickie Stanfield (Sam); siblings, Frances Thompson, Jerry Day, Edith Hatcher and Clara Duncan; grandchildren Dillon Stanfield (Megan), Dalton...

Jan 28, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Apple, 85 of Haw River, NC passed away on January 28, 2021. Barbara raised four children she did not have to. She raised four grandchildren and helped with three great grandchildren. She was stern but her heart was always in a good place. She did what she had to do with what she had been given. "She...

Jan 28, 2021

Marvin Ragle, 90, a veteran and beloved family man, passed away from this world to the next on January 28, 2021. He leaves behind a grieving family along with many friends who are sad to see him go but are happy that Marvin has returned home. Marvin was the son of the late John and Mary Ragle, and was one...

Jan 27, 2021

Mickey Crouse, 88, passed away on January 27, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Burlington.  He was the son of the late Forrest and Alda Crouse.  He was a paratrooper in the US Army.

Survivors include his wife, Hazel Crouse; son, Michael Crouse; daughter, Amanda Joette Johnson (Richard), three grandchildren and four great grandchildren.

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Jan 23, 2021

Gurney Lee Doby, 88, of Mebane passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at UNC Chapel Hill hospital. Gurney was born in Pennsylvania County, Virginia, to W.P. Doby and Nela Stanley Doby, both deceased. Gurney was a retired furniture maker; he spent his working years employed at White’s Furniture. Mr. Doby can be remembered as an easy-going man, agreeing with...

Jan 22, 2021

Ralph “Henderson” Scott, Jr.

Ralph “Henderson” Scott, Jr. 91, passed away peacefully on January 22, 2021 at Compass Healthcare and Rehab, Hawfields following several months of failing health.  He was the son of the late Senator Ralph Henderson Scott, Sr. and Hazeleene Tate Scott.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Miriam Scott Mayo and...

Jan 21, 2021

Patricia Vernon Hill, 68, of Mebane passed away Thursday, January 21, 2021 at Compass Health Care. She was a native of Chatham County born on July 30, 1952 to the late Henry Buie and the late Alma Johnson Dean. She worked as a machine operator for GKN Automotive.

She is survived by her son, Gary l. Hill,...

Jan 20, 2021

Leonard Wesley Dodson, 84, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Wednesday, January 20, 2021.

A native of Orange County, he was the last surviving child of the eleven born to the late Walter Lee and Calladonia Atkinson Dodson.  He is survived by his wife, Myra Swinney Dodson, son Tony L. Dodson and wife Sandi of Gainesville,...

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Ruth R. Motley, 86 of Graham, NC passed away on January 20, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Pittsboro. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Jan 20, 2021

Mrs. Marchetta McConnell Young, 77 of Gibsonville, passed away on January 20, 2021 at her residence. A native of Cherokee Co, OK, she was the daughter of the late Brownie and Audrey Seacrest McConnell. She was a proud member of The Order of The Eastern Star. She had worked at Eastern Guilford High School in the cafeteria for a...

Jan 18, 2021

Marvin George, 87 of Graham passed away Monday, January 18, 2021. No public funeral service will be held.

Jan 17, 2021

David Franklin Wood, 67, of Graham passed away Sunday, January 17, 2021. He was born in Marrakech, Morocco, Africa. He was an Auto Mechanic by trade, working at Burlington Dodge and H&R Auto Repair, as well as an auto body shop insurance adjustor, after his injury. His passion was racing and working on any type of car, including being...

Jan 17, 2021

Fred Arlen Talley, 86, of Mebane passed away at his home on Sunday, January 17, 2021 with family by his side.  He was a native of Rockingham County, attended Reidsville High School and was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  Over the years he was a devoted husband, father, and Papa.  He retired from NIEHS in 1990.  The...

Jan 16, 2021

Mr. Junia “Alton” Myrick, 100 of Graham, NC passed away on Saturday January 16, 2021 at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC he was the son of the late Numor Reid and Minnie Frazier Myrick. Alton was a proud Veteran of the US Army and stormed the beach at Normandy on that infamous day. Alton was a...

Jan 16, 2021

Shirley Laws, 70, passed away at UNC Hospital on January 16, 2021.  She was born in Cocke County, TN to the late Fred and Opal Laws. She attended Gibsonville and Western Alamance High School. Shirley enjoyed taking trips to the beach and mountains. She also enjoyed tending to her flowers and making Sunday dinner for the family from her beloved...

Jan 15, 2021

Victor Lee Cloyd, 75, passed away on Friday, January 15, 2021 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. Born in Corbin, KY, Victor was the son of the late S. G. Cloyd and the late Cora Broughton Cloyd.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Mary Juanita Cloyd. Vic began his working career as a high school teacher and...

Jan 14, 2021

Robert “Robbie” Glenn Hall, 56 of Burlington, NC. He passed away Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his residence.

Robbie is survived by his two daughters Nikki and Melanie Hall, stepdaughter Melissa Wilson, Sister Sue Hall, Brother Steve Hall, Niece Lindsey, three nephews Brian, Lanye, and Londen, and two grandchildren Kobe and Levi.

In addition to...

Jan 13, 2021

Agnes Murray Smith, 100 of 1107 Choyce Street departed this world for heaven on 1/13/2021.  Agnes was married to the late Andrew Smith for 65 years.  She was born on 12/8/1920 to the late Karay and Ealer Murray.  She retired from Brown Wooten Mills. Agnes became a member of Carolina Christian Church at an early age where she was very...

Jan 13, 2021

Barbara Westbrooks Hilton, 74, of Graham passed away Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. Barbara was born in Orange County to Thomas Jefferson and Eula Troxler Westbrooks both deceased. She was a retired chemist.

Barbara is survived by her husband, William Bert Hilton of the home. Children, Angela Campbell, Dace Hilton, Stephanie Ivey, Wayne...

Jan 13, 2021

Maureen Sullivan Darcey, RN, CNM

March 1, 1952 - January 13, 2021

Saxapahaw, North Carolina

Maureen “Reenie” Sullivan Darcey RN, CNM, 68, passed away Wednesday January 13 at home in the light of the brightest star, Sirius. Maureen faced her brain cancer with the same fortitude and resolve that marked her life. She...