Obituaries

Ted David Watts

Ted David Watts

Feb 9, 2020

Ted David Watts, 86, of Mebane died Sunday, February 9, 2020. He was a native of Orange County, retired from AO Smith. He loved the beach, fishing, family and friends and was an avid golfer in his younger years and was a US Army Veteran.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Byrd Watts; parents, Captain John...

Brian Lee Carter

Brian Lee Carter

Feb 8, 2020

Brian Lee Carter, 54, of Graham died Saturday, February 8, 2020. He was a native of Alamance County and was self-employed as a handy man. He was the son of Chuck Carter who survives and the late Kathy Phillips Garner.

He is survived by his wife, Rhonda Tucker Carter of the home; daughters, Tasha Garcia of Burlington...

Alice Clayton Martin

Alice Clayton Martin

Feb 6, 2020

Mrs. Alice Clayton Martin, 67, of Burlington, NC passed away on Thursday February 6, 2020 at her residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Gilbert Sr. and Margaret Ramsey Clayton. Alice loved to do floral work, designing flower arrangements and just being able to make others smile with flowers. She was the...

Jackie Ray Thompson

Jackie Ray Thompson

Feb 4, 2020

Mr. Jackie Ray Thompson, 78, of Burlington passed away on February 4, 2020 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. Jackie was a lifelong resident of Alamance County. He was proud to have been born and raised in Saxapahaw and graduating from Eli Whitney.

Jackie was born September 24th 1941 to Lawrence W Thompson and Alene Thompson Durham.

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Donald Vogel

Donald Vogel

Feb 3, 2020

Mr. Donald Vogel, 87 of Mebane, NC, passed away on February 3, 2020 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.

Joseph "Bulldog" Edwards

Joseph "Bulldog" Edwards

Feb 2, 2020

On Sunday, February 2, 2020, Joe “Bulldog” Edwards, age 69, closed his eyes this side of Eternity and opened them to see Jesus. Bulldog died the way he lived his life: surrounded by his family and close friends, joking and cutting up, making sure everyone knew how much he loved them, and encouraging people to follow the Lord. He has...

Mary Royal Johnson

Mary Royal Johnson

Feb 1, 2020

Mary Johnson, 77, of Mebane, NC passed away at her residence on February 1, 2020.  She was born on February 2, 1947 in Sampson County. She is survived by her husband William “Bill” Johnson, daughter; Renee Hancock (Eddie), son; Ricky Royal, step-daughters; Pamela Parrott (Duane), Kimberly Wiggins (Steve), sisters; Linda Johnson (Marshall), Jane Hollingsworth, 10 grandchildren and 16 great...

Betty C. Brown

Betty C. Brown

Feb 1, 2020

Betty Cobler Brown, 86, of Burlington, formally of Martinsville, VA  passed away Saturday, February 1, 2020 at The Village at Brookwood in Burlington. Betty was born in Henry County, VA. to Willie Sherman and Christine Clark Cobler both deceased. She was retired from Dupont and was a member of McCabe Memorial Baptist Church in Martinsville, VA.

Betty...

Reverend Michael Roy Luke

Reverend Michael Roy Luke

Jan 30, 2020

Reverend Michael Roy Luke, 67, of Graham, NC passed away on January 30, 2020 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Bakersfield, CA, and he was the son of the late Roy and Alma Ruth Godair Luke. Rev. Luke started his ministry in 1974 at South Downey, CA. He Evangelized for one year and then helped his...

Christian Maurice Albertsen

Christian Maurice Albertsen

Jan 29, 2020

Christian Maurice Albertsen, 76, of Graham passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 surrounded by friends and family.  Christian was born in Des Moines, Iowa to Clifford Melvin and Naomi Sample Albertsen, both deceased. At age 19, he enlisted in the United States Air Force and dutifully served his country for 20 years, retiring at the rank of...

Cornelia Williamson

Cornelia Williamson

Jan 26, 2020

Mrs. Cornelia “Connie” Rickman Williamson, 72, passed away on January 26, 2020 at her residence. She passed peacefully after a short battle with cancer. She was known for her loving nature and had a special place in her heart for her grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her parents, Edward and Beatrice Cheek Rickman; her brother, Earnest Rickman;...

Bobby Joe Boggs

Bobby Joe Boggs

Jan 24, 2020

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Mr. Bobby Joe Boggs, 66, of Mebane, NC passed away on January 24, 2020 at his residence. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of the late Ira Lindo Boggs Jr. and his mother who survives, Eunice Durham Crane. Bobby was a loving husband, father, grandfather, son, brother and friend to many. He...

Helen W. Bright

Helen W. Bright

Jan 23, 2020

Helen Wilkerson Bright, 93, of Graham died Thursday, January 23, 2020 at her residence. She was a native of China Grove, Retired from Lucent Technologies and a member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist Church. She was the daughter of the late Martin Luther Wilkerson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, John Bright; daughter, Trudy Bright; half-brother,...

Mary Sue Amick Pruitt

Mary Sue Amick Pruitt

Jan 21, 2020

Mary Sue Amick Pruitt, 87, passed away on January 21, 2020 at her residence. She worked at Ausley’s Florist for a number of years.  She was a member of Gospel Baptist Tabernacle  Church. As a pastor’s wife she always worked in the shadows, never wanting to be in the forefront.  She would always put others before herself and loved her...

Joseph H. Hurdle

Joseph H. Hurdle

Jan 21, 2020

This world has lost a loving, caring man.  On the morning of Tuesday, January 21, 2020 Joseph Hardy Hurdle, V. born June 5, 1945, age 74 died at his home in the presence of his loving wife.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Hurdle; brother and sister-in-law, Jim and Ping Hurdle; dear son and daughter-in-law, Joey...

Eunice (Lynch)  Pierce

Eunice (Lynch) Pierce

Jan 18, 2020

Eunice Lynch Pierce of Graham, NC peacefully passed away early Saturday morning at the age of 91. What a great, full life she lived. Eunice is survived by her son Mark, his wife, Nicole of Beulaville, NC.  She has 6 grand- children: Tyson Lane, Hunter Lane, Josh Lane and his wife Brittney, Kelly Lane, Braeden Kelley, Thomas Kelley, and 4...

Peggy Tillotson Holt

Peggy Tillotson Holt

Jan 8, 2020

Mrs. Peggy Tillotson Holt, 79 of Burlington, NC passed away on Wednesday January 8, 2019 at ARMC. A native of Granville Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Fred Greene and Allene Newby Tillotson. Peggy was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend to many. Her family was her pride and joy especially when...

Mary Ella (Lindley)  Rabon

Mary Ella (Lindley) Rabon

Jan 6, 2020

Mary Ella Lindley Rabon, 72, formerly of Graham, died Monday, January 6, 2020 at the Spartanburg Hospice House in Spartanburg, SC. She was a native of Alamance County, retired from Home Depot and a member of Maranatha Baptist Church. She is the daughter of the late Woodrow Wilson Lindley and Mary Ruth Martin Lindley Shelton.  She was also preceded...

Peggy Faydene (Collins)  Riley

Peggy Faydene (Collins) Riley

Jan 4, 2020

Peggy Faydene Collins Riley was born at Duke Hospital on 10/25/1938 as the fourth child of Robert Lee and Margaret ( “Maggie”) Baldwin Collins.  Faydene’s survival as a premature infant at a time with limited technology was indeed a miracle.

Faydene’s childhood was shaped by Christian parents and loving neighbors on Stockard Road in Graham.  Her Mother...

Wayne Alton Miller

Wayne Alton Miller

Jan 4, 2020

Wayne Alton Miller, 78, passed away on January 4, 2020 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell. A funeral service will be held at 2pm on Wednesday January 8, 2020 in the McClure Funeral Chapel in Graham with Pastor Wade Cox officiating.  The family will receive friends from 1-2 on Wednesday prior to the service at the...