Obituaries

Jul 17, 2020

Marybelle Snipes Kirk, 94, of Hillsborough passed away Friday, July 17, 2020 at her home.  She was born in Orange County to William Manley Snipes and Mae Lasley Snipes, both deceased. Marybelle was a homemaker and a member of Cane Creek Baptist Church.  Marybelle devoted her life to her beloved husband, Merritt, her three boys and their family farm....

Jul 17, 2020

Billie Faye Moore Smith, passed away unexpectedly on July 17, 2020.

She was born on April 9, 1940 and spent her life in Alamance County.  She is survived by her husband of 61 years, Coy Smith; her daughter Denise Smith Dorr and her husband Barry.  Preceded in death by her parents Walter and Nurtie Ray Moore, a...

Jul 17, 2020

Kendra Evans Bulla, 78, of Greensboro, NC, passed away on Friday, July 17, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital.

Born August 9, 1941 in Alamance County, NC.  She was the daughter of the late Kenneth W. and Carol G. Evans.  Her grandson Chase “Dodo” Bulla also preceded her.

She completed the Commercial Course at Woman’s College...

Jul 14, 2020

Mr. David “Rabbit” Riley, 78, of Haw River passed away at home on July 14, 2020 surrounded by his family.  He was the son of the late Marvin and Flonnie Gregory Riley.  Rabbit had a love for cars and motorcycles. He loved going on beach trips with his family, especially with his wife of 33 years Diana.  People always...

Jul 14, 2020

Edward Rudd Stanfield, 82, passed peacefully in his home on July 14th, 2020 surrounded by loved ones. He was born on July 23rd, 1937 in Brown Summit, NC, and was the son of William Lee and Kitty Lafay Stanfield.

Ed is survived by his wife, Faye Spivey Stanfield, his three daughters, Wanda Warwick, Lydia Ann Christian and...

Jul 12, 2020

Mr. Randall Miller "Randy" Hardin of Graham passed away July 12, 2020 at his residence.  He lived most of his life in Saxapahaw, NC.  He was the son of the late Bobby Hardin and Peggy Miller Hardin who survives. from Chattanooga, TN and Saxapahaw, NC.  Randy was a beloved son, brother and uncle.  He was also a great friend...

Jul 12, 2020

Funeral Services will be with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.

Jul 11, 2020

Mary Harriett Plyler Gamble of Haw River, NC passed away peacefully at her home on July 11, 2020. She was surrounded by her husband and children. Mary was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, teacher, and friend. She was born in Lancaster, SC, where she spent her childhood and adolescence. She went on to Columbia College where she graduated with...

Jul 10, 2020

Laura Jane “Lori” Moss, 51, of Chapel Hill died July 10, 2020. She was a native of Alamance County, graduated from Southern High School, East Carolina University and a member of Cedar Cliff United Methodist Church. She is daughter of the late Gilbert and Rachel Payne Moss. She considered Margaret Foster as her adopted mother and cherished time spent...

Jul 10, 2020

Eugene D. Bridges, 87, of Haw River, passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at the Hospice Home. A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Ruby Bridges Baldwin. Eugene spent 56 years with the love of his life, Daphne Kidd Bridges. Eugene was a dedicated and hardworking man, retiring from Kingsdown in Mebane, NC....

Jul 9, 2020

Rebecca Wilson Pickard of Prospect Hill, NC died Thursday July 9, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center after a brief Illness.

She is survived by her husband, C. Glenn Pickard; sister, Laura Wilson; 2 nieces and 2 great nephews. She was preceded in death by her parents J.D. and Grace Wilson; brothers, Douglas and David Wilson   ....

Jul 7, 2020

Janis Blankenship Turner, 74, of  Mebane died Tuesday July 7, 2020 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. She was a native of Buncombe County and now a current resident of Mebane, a 1968 Graduate of Western Carolina University, retired from Welcome Finance. In her early years she was a member of the Flat Creek Baptist Church. She is now a...

Jul 7, 2020

Miss. Tara Riley, 44, of Mebane, NC passed away on July 7, 2020 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. A native of Orange Co. NC, she was born on July 30, 1975. Tara had a special love for animals especially when it came to her cat, Baby. Tara enjoyed trips to the beach with her family, planting and taking care...

Jul 4, 2020

Marion Colleen Oakley Payne passed away surrounded by her family at her home in Mebane NC on Saturday, July 4, 2020 after a brief illness. “Dink,” as many people called her, was born In Mebane to Jesse and Carrie Cheek Oakley on October 18,1930. She was a happy, energetic, and sometimes mischievous child. She graduated from Mebane High School...

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Vernon “Dale” Myers, 55, of Mebane, NC passed away on July 1, 2020 at Carilion Roanoke Memorial Hospital. A native of Johnston Co. NC, he is the son of the late Carl W. Sr. and Lola Marlatt Myers. Dale enjoyed the outdoors whether he was swimming, fishing, or just being around the water. He had worked with Rifenburg...

Jul 1, 2020

Earl Britt Davis, Jr. of Mebane passed away Wednesday, July 1, 2020 at his residence. Britt was born in Alamance County to Earl Britt Davis, Sr. and Julia Mae Dodson Davis both deceased. He was retired from General Electric and was a member of Hawfields Presbyterian Church. Britt was a devout Christian and he loved the Lord.

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Jun 30, 2020

Lillie Stevenson, 95, passed away on June 30, 2020 at her residence. Due to the Covid 19 virus the family will not be receiving visitors, however a  public viewing will be held on Friday July 3, 2020 from 2pm-5pm at McClure Funeral Service in Graham.  A private graveside service will be held at a later date.

Jun 30, 2020

Verla Brasington, 97, passed away on June 30, 2020 at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields.  The family will receive friends on Thursday from 10am-11am at McClure Funeral Service in Graham.  A funeral service will follow in the McClure Chapel at 11am Thursday.  Internment will take place at Graham Memorial Park.

Jun 28, 2020

Wanda Sue Apple, 51,  of Burlington died Sunday, June 28, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of Franklin County, Virginia and former Deli Manager at Food Lion in Burlington. She is the daughter of the late Timothy Wynn and Violet Weaver Wynn who survives.

In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband,...

Jun 27, 2020

Mr. Tommy Lee Leonard, 55, of Burlington, NC passed away on Saturday June 27, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Robert Ray and Dollie Wagoner Leonard. Tommy lived and died for his daughter and family. He was a devoted husband, father, son, brother and friend...