Obituaries

Jan 4, 2021

Eugene Stevenson “Steve” Ashley, 68 of Graham went to his Heavenly home Monday night and now he is at peace with his Savior.  He was a native of Alamance County, self employed in construction as a sheet rock finisher. He is the son of the late Dan Foust, Jr. and Betty Jean Ashley Foust. He was also preceded in...

Jan 4, 2021

Mr. James Norman Ross 75, of Haw River, NC passed away on January 4, 2021 at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC he was the son of the late Otha Malcom and Lillian McKinney Ross. Norman was a proud veteran of the US Air Force and was a member of the local American Legion and the VFW....

Jan 2, 2021

Enrique Efrain Villatoro, 47 of Burlington passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021, He was a native of El Salvador, Employed by Triangle Grading and Paving and a member and co-pastor of Iglesia De Dios Poder Celestial Church. He is the son of the late Trinidad Villatoro & Maria F. Sanchez.

He is survived by his wife, Lea...

Jan 2, 2021

Timothy Dale Morton, 56, of Snow Camp passed away Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Tim was born in Alamance County to William Huey and Carol Powell Morton both deceased.

Tim began his law enforcement career with the Alamance County Sheriff’s Office on March 27, 1989 and retired on March 31, 2018 from the...

Dec 31, 2020

Thomas “Tommy” Lee Wiles, 73, went home to be with his Lord and Savior December 31, 2020 while surrounded by his family after a year-long battle with illness. Tommy was greatly beloved by his family, church members at Burlington Assembly of God and friends. He dedicated his life to being the compassionate, merciful hands and feet of Jesus to the...

Dec 31, 2020

Bryan David Thornton, 56, of Snow Camp passed away Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital. Bryan was born in Orange County. He was a route salesman for Frito Lay. He was previously with Utz Quality Foods for 26 years.Bryan loved the outdoors hunting and fishing.

Bryan is survived by his: wife, Lora Thornton of the...

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:...

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...

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...

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.

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...

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.

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...

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...

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,...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...