Obituaries

Oct 23, 2020

MEBANE – Cletis W. Kincaid, 89, of 1246 Broadwood Acres Road, went to his heavenly home at 2:30 p.m. Friday, October 23, 2020, at Twin Lakes Community.

Survivors include daughters, Teressa (John) Dixon and Sheila (Jimmy) Wilkinson; grandchildren, Chloe (Nathan) Lambe, Billy Wilkinson and Andy (Holly) Wilkinson; great grandchildren, Cohen Lambe, Siena Lambe, Luke Wilkinson and Mason...

Oct 22, 2020

MEBANE – Mary Ellen (Dickie) Rumppe, 80, passed away at Duke University Hospital on Thursday, October 22, 2020. Mary was born in Goodman, Wisconsin on August 29, 1940 to the late Dale and Doris (McGregor) Dickie. After graduating from Goodman High School in 1958, Mary attended school earning a Licensed Practical Nursing license.  Mary worked briefly for Beloit Memorial...

Oct 21, 2020

Jerry B. Kenyon, 79, of Mebane, peacefully departed this earthly life on Wednesday, October, 21, 2020.  He was at home surrounded by family and friends.  Jerry had a gift to gab and never met a stranger.  He loved his grand dog Gello.  Jerry spent his life in Mebane, graduating in 1960.  He enlisted in the US Army, serving his...

Oct 21, 2020

Paul Knighten, 85, passed away on October 21, 2020 at Peak Resources in Graham.  He was the son of the late Sam Cephus and Myrtle Saunders Knighten.  Paul loved his trips to White Lake with his family.  He retired from Culp Weaving after working there 44 years. Survivors include his sister, Judy Aldridge (Benny) of Graham; step daughters, Brenda...

Oct 19, 2020

John David Miller, 73, of Burlington passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at his residence. David was born in Alamance County to Robert Charles and Deloris Qualls Miller both deceased. He was retired co-owner of Orange Truss Co. Serving the Asheboro community David built many strong relationships and was involved with the Asheboro Home Builders Association for many years....

Oct 17, 2020

Reatha Mae “Jo” Presnell Pore, 93, of Graham passed away Saturday, October 17,2020. She was a native of Watauga County, NC, retired from the furniture industry and as member of Edgewood Baptist Church. She is the daughter of the late Leonard & Minnie Oliver Presnell.

She is survived by her children, Lynda Hudgins of Graham, Betty Hill...

Oct 12, 2020

Miss Myra Lynn Graves passed away October 12, 2020 at White Oak Manor skilled nursing center. A native of Alamance county, Myra was the daughter of the late Howard Woods Graves and the late Mabel Thompson Graves. She was preceded in death by her brother Scottie Hal Graves. Myra enjoyed bible reading, crafts, and fun with family and friends....

Oct 11, 2020

Gladys Marie “Eia” Staunton Hill, 84, of Burlington passed away Sunday, October 11, 2020 at her residence. Marie was born in Alamance County to Maurice and Gladys Davis Staunton both deceased and she was the wife of Guy Fredrick Hill also deceased. She was a homemaker and she was a member of City Lake Baptist Church.

Marie...

Oct 10, 2020

Mrs. Heather Tilley Walston, 36 of Graham, NC passed away on October 10, 2020 at her residence. Born in Durham Co. NC, she was born on January 20, 1984. Heather was currently employed with Burlington Industries (Elevate Textiles) where she loved her work family. Her love and the reason she smiled was her three loving children which she loved...

Oct 9, 2020

Mr. Gordon Lamont Madden Sr. 68 of Snow Camp, NC passed away on October 9, 2020 at his residence. The baby of five children, he was born and raised in Alamance Co. NC, and was the son of the late William and Margaret Poe Madden. Gordon was a graduate of Graham High School Class of 1970. After graduating from...

Oct 8, 2020

Mrs. Christine Couch Thornton, 81 of Mebane, gained her wings at 9:04 p.m. Thursday, October 8, 2020 at Mose Cone Hospital after a two year battle with her health declining she spent her last 6 months in a critical state.

A native of Alamance County she was the wife of the late Mr. Earl Sexton Thornton, she...

Oct 7, 2020

William Henry (Bill) Rogers, Sr. passed on to be with his Lord on October 7, 2020 at the age or 91. He was born in Martin County, NC on April 12, 1929 to John Haywood Rogers and Nettie Cullipher Rogers both deceased. William is survived by his loving wife, Martha L. Teague Rogers, sons William H. (Billy) Rogers Jr....

Oct 1, 2020

Mrs. Elsie Simmons Overman, 89 of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday October 1, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Caswell County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Porter and Minnie Terrell Simmons and the wife of the late George Clinton Overman. Over the years she attended Andrew’s Memorial Baptist Church, Baptist Temple...

Sep 23, 2020

Robert Eugene “Bud” Jarrett, 76, of Mebane passed away Wednesday, September 23, 2020 at Brookdale Senior Living in Burlington. Bud was born in Alamance County to Marvin Stafford Jarrett and Virgie Workman Edwards both deceased. Robert Served his country in the US Air Force serving 22 ½ years before retiring. Bud enjoyed talking to people about his military days...

Sep 17, 2020

Mr. Barry Eugene Campbell, 55 of Mebane, NC passed away on Thursday September 17, 2020 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. A native of Alamance County, NC he was the son of the late Julius L. Campbell and Ethelyne Eastwood Campbell, who survives. Barry had worked with Gildan Mebane Distribution Center for numerous years and loved his work...

Sep 17, 2020

Mr. John Pachnek, 94 of Snow Camp, NC passed away on September 17, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Sep 16, 2020

Mrs. Crystal Denise Handy Gonzalez, 39 of Graham, NC passed away on Wednesday September 16, 2020 at her residence. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of Phyllis Hogan Smith, who survives. Crystal was a loving and devoted wife, and mother. She was known for being funny, very smart, and her passion for cooking and baking...

Sep 15, 2020

Alfred Gray Zachary, 84, of Chapel Hill died Tuesday, September 15, 2020. He was a native of Orange County, retired from the University of North Carolina with 22 years of service and a farmer. He was the son of the late Jack and Pearl Tapp Zachary. He was also preceded in death by daughters, Debbie Z. Cook & Angie...

Sep 11, 2020

William Anthony Garrison, 58 of Haw River died Friday, September 11, 2020. He was a native of Alamance County born to William L. Garrison and Mary Sharpe Garrison both deceased. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth Ann Garrison of Memphis, TN. He is survived by his sister Susan Garrison (Nolan Prestwood) and...

Sep 11, 2020

Nannie Lou Dixon McBane of Eli Whitney died peacefully early Sept. 11, 2020, at Alamance Regional Medical Center from complications of Parkinson’s disease.  She was 85.Nannie was born Mar. 16, 1935, in Person County to Theodore B. Dixon and his wife Julia Ann Strayhorn Dixon.  She was one of nine children in a family that was struggling through the Great...