Obituaries

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...

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...

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;...

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

Jan 3, 2020

Mrs. Jane A. Klimoski, 74, of Graham, NC passed away on Friday January 3, 2020 at her residence. A native of NY, NY, she was the daughter of the late Thomas and Georgianna Ames Flood. She loved her family as she always put them first in her life. She was known to have been an exceptional relative as she...

Dec 31, 2019

William “Bill” Eaves Jr., 51, passed away on December 31, 2019 at his residence. The family will receive friends at his home on Sunday January 5, 2020 from 2-4.  How can one man’s life be captured on a page? Bill was a loving husband, devoted father, loyal friend. He felt deeply and loved with his whole heart. He was...

Dec 29, 2019

Mr. Don Allen Perry, 68, of Hillsborough, NC passed away on December 29, 2019 at his residence. Don was born in Durham Co. NC on July 22, 1951. He is the son of the late Gaston and Rachel Horner Perry. Don worked with Duke University Medical Center for numerous years. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM...

Dec 27, 2019

Bobby Lee Ball, 83 of Mebane died Friday, December 27, 2019. He was a native of Davidson County, worked as a BBQ cook in Lexington and retired as an inspector with Burlington Industries. He was the sone of the late Hose and Viola Davis Ball.

He is survived by his daughters, Cheryl Ball Oates (Tim) of Mebane ...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. James David “Jimmy” Maness, 52 of Haw River, NC passed away on Friday December 27, 2019 at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Alamance Co. NC, he was the son of Kenneth ‘Gene” Maness, who survives and the late Barbara K. Williamson. Jimmy worked for 12 years with Pak-Lite Inc. in Mebane. Jimmy’s love was his...

Dec 27, 2019

Mr. Brian Keith Parrish, 52 of Graham, NC lost his long battle with cancer on Friday December 27, 2019 at his residence. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late William and Ann Cates Parrish. He is survived by his wife, Rebecca Parrish, of the home and his children, Tyler, Kaylee and Karringtyn Parrish....

Dec 24, 2019

K.D. Southard, 87, went home to be with the Lord on December 24, 2019.  He was residing at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfields.  He was a native of Alamance County and retired from Western Electric after 30 years of service.  He was also a member of First Baptist Church of Mebane.

He is survived by his sons,...

Dec 24, 2019

Mr. Kenneth Allen Lloyd, 50 of Graham, NC passed away on Tuesday December 24, 2019 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.