Obituaries

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...

Jan 13, 2021

Peggy Hall Talley, 86, of Mebane passed away at her home on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 with family by her side.  She was a native of Caswell County, attended Cobb Memorial High School and was a faithful member of Oak Grove Baptist Church.  Over the years she was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and childcare provider.  She...

Jan 11, 2021

Wilbur Calvin Pruitt, 79 of Graham passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at his residence. Wilbur was born in Spartanburg, SC to James A. and Ruth Edmonds Pruitt both deceased. He majored in chemistry at Wofford College, Spartanburg, SC and worked as a chemist at Burlington Industries for 35 years before retiring. Wilbur was also a member of the...

Jan 11, 2021

Sergio Salas, 46, of Mebane passed away Monday, January 11, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Sergio was born in Los Angeles, California and he formally worked as a diesel mechanic. Sergio is survived by his daughters: Cynthia E. Salas and Claudia A. Salas. Grandchildren, Ivan Loera Salas and Abel Loera Salas. Sister, Yanet Salas, Niece and nephew, Karina...

Jan 11, 2021

Mr. Ted Cobb, 80, passed away on January 11, 2021 at Alamance Health Care in Burlington.  He was born on April 5, 1940 in Alamance County.  Ted was a simple man and lived life to the fullest.  He was a veteran of life. Ted was a retired self employed farmer. Survivors include his sisters, Janie Perry, Linda Watkins and...

Jan 10, 2021

Roger Lee Sykes, Sr., 79, of Mebane passed away Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was a native of Durham County, retired from the textile industry and a US Army Veteran. He was the son of the late Pap Sykes and the late Vera Sykes Freeland and was married to thew late Mattie Sue Walker Sykes. He was also preceded...

Jan 8, 2021

Samuel George McKinney Obituary Born July 29, 1926 to the late Samuel Dewey and Viola Byrd McKinney in Caswell County, NC. He married the late Evelyn Hadley McKinney in 1950. Mr. McKinney was a WWII veteran. He was very proud of his service to his country and enjoyed sharing his experiences with his family and friends. Mr. McKinney graduated...

Jan 8, 2021

Mr. Larry Wayne Holland, 75 of Graham, NC passed away on Friday January 8, 2021 at his residence. A native of Alamance County, NC.   He was the son of the late John T. Holland and Nora Whisenant Phillips. Larry was a proud Veteran of the US Air Force serving God and his country. He was a man who always...

Jan 7, 2021

Mrs. Phyllis White71 of Burlington, NC passed away on January 7, 2021 at her residence. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.