Obituaries

Apr 20, 2020

Theresa Beatrice Stanley Jordan, “Nana Bea", 63 of Burlington gained her wings on April 20, 2020 after several years of failing health.

Bea was a dedicated mother and grandmother first and foremost. She cherished her children and grandchildren. Bea was at her happiest when all her babies were together with her.

Despite her failing health...

Apr 17, 2020

Vickie Pierce Yarbrough of Mebane -

We are sorry to announce that Vickie passed away April 17th, 2020 unexpectedly of cancer. She only learned of her diagnosis two weeks before she passed. She is survived by: her husband, Barry Yarbrough; two sons, Joshua Teer and Stephen Yarbrough; one brother, Tommy Marley of Burlington; mother Ann S. Pierce...

Apr 17, 2020

H. Hugh Doss of Swepsonville, NC passed away at his home Friday, April 17, 2020 following a year of failing health.

Survivors are his wife of 59 years, Nancy, son Eric Doss of Greensboro and granddaughter Eve Doss also of Greensboro. Other survivors include brothers Jerry Doss (Sarah) of Haw River and John Doss (Nancy) of Chesterfield,...

Apr 17, 2020

Mrs. Pamela Holt “Pam” McDonald 64, of Wilmington, NC, formerly of Graham, NC, passed away on Friday April 17, 2020 at the New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington. A native of Alamance Co. NC, she was the daughter of the late Wayne and Vivian Snotherly Holt. Pam had a love for the beach and especially spending time with...

Apr 16, 2020

Mr. Jeffery McCarthy 64, of Mebane, NC passed away on Thursday April 16, 2020 at his residence. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane. He was a native of Rochester,  New York. The family is gathering today, 4/21.

Apr 15, 2020

Mrs. Sammie Elaine Qualls, 75, of Burlington went home to be with her Lord and savior on April 15, 2020. She was born in Burlington, NC and resided in the area her entire life. Sammie worked for Alamance County for 30 plus years, eventually retiring from the Tax Department. Sammie was a longtime member of Mt. Hermon United Methodist...

Apr 14, 2020

Helen McHone Dennis, 78, of Mebane went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 14, 2020.  She was a native of Wythe County, VA, she was a graduate of George Wythe High School, and a member of Eastside Baptist Church. She was employed in child care where she loved working with babies and young children. She loved...

Apr 13, 2020

Mrs. Eldean Watkins Thompson, 77, of Haw River, NC passed away on April 13, 2020, at the residence of her son,  Mike Thompson. She was in the presence of her family.

Eldean was born July 26, 1942 to John and Dora Watkins who precede her in death.  She was the second oldest of 4 children. Still surviving...

Apr 13, 2020

Ruth King Rogers, of Graham, NC, died peacefully, with her youngest daughter by her side at Hospice Home in Burlington NC, Monday evening, April 13, 2020.

She is preceded in death by her beloved husband, Graham, her mom and dad, Rufus and Freida King, brothers, Elbert, Harold, Howard and Gene, and sister Virginia.

She leaves...

Apr 13, 2020

Mrs. Esther Lynch Brantley 95, of Graham, NC passed away on Monday April 13, 2020 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Johnston Co. NC to the late Henry and Lonie Caroline Parrish Lynch. Esther had spent many years volunteering at Alamance Regional as a founding “Pink Lady” and was part of the groundbreaking...

Apr 11, 2020

Henry (Wendell) Miesner, 90, of Mebane, went home to be with Jesus on April 11, 2020.

Born and raised on a farm in Seward, Nebraska, Wendell then moved with his family to Illinois when he was in elementary school.  He was married for 68 years to the love of his life, Sara Robison, and had four children...

Apr 11, 2020

Louise Bradley, 91, passed away at the Hospice Home in Burlington on Saturday April 11, 2020.  She was the daughter of the late G.W. and Margaret Pearl Watkins Holmes.  Louise loved to bake cookies and share them with the neighborhood.  She was also a proud member of the Eastern Star.

She is survived by her daughter, Jo...

Apr 9, 2020

Scott Lee Sankey, 58, of Haw River, went home to be with Jesus on April 9, 2020. Born and raised in Britt, Iowa, Scott graduated from (then) Britt High School and went on to study at Central College in Pella, Iowa, where he earned his degree in Theater and Communications. He moved to Chapel Hill in 1984, and worked for...

Apr 9, 2020

Kenneth Grabarczyk, 66, of Graham passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020 at Moses Cones Hospital in Greensboro. Kenneth was born in Milwaulkee, Wisconsin to Stanley Francis and Anna Grabarczyk both deceased and he was married to Kim Weiss Grabarczyk also deceased. He was a Consultant for coal fire power plants. He also was a veteran of the US Navy...

Apr 7, 2020

Raymond Maurice Allen, 65, of Mebane passed away Tuesday, April 7, 2020 at his residence. Raymond was born in Osceola, Fla. to Joseph William and Rebecca Shropshire Allen both deceased. He was a  retired machinist and was a member of Haw River UMC. Raymond loved all sports especially UNC Sports and he was a Atlanta Braves fan. He loved...

Apr 4, 2020

Arthur J. Golding, Sr., 62, of Efland died Saturday, April 4, 2020. He was a native of Greenock, Scotland, an electrician with Clint Wilson Electric Company and a US Navy Veteran. He is the son of Neville Golding who survives and the late Bridget O’Donnell Golding.

In addition to his father of Mebane, he is survived by...

Apr 3, 2020

William Robert Tart, age 77, also known as "Willie", went home to be with the Lord April 3, 2020. Mr. Tart was born in Harnett County to William Aaron "Tom" Tart and Pearl Beasley Tart, September 20, 1943. He is survived by his sister, Joyce Tart Morton, of Olive Branch, MS.

Mr. Tart served in the U....

Apr 3, 2020

Fernando Rodriguez alcantar, hijo de Maria Del Carmen Alcantar Monrroy y Fernando Rodriguez Beltran. El 3 de abril de 2020 perdimos a un hijo ejemplar y un ejemplo a seguir como hermano, un esposo cariñoso y afectuoso de Benigna Cruz, una figura paterna para Yaritzel Cruz, Sarai Trujillo Cruz, Alejandro Trujillo Cruz, y lo que lo hizo más feliz,...

Apr 3, 2020

Patricia May Castle, 75, of Burlington, NC passed away on April 3, 2020 at her residence.  Born June 3, 1944 in Miami, Florida, Patricia was the daughter of the late Jack Daniel Castle and Beatrice May Greene Castle.  She grew up in a family of circus performers, and her grandmother, Dolly Castle, was one of the first female lion...

Apr 1, 2020

Shelby Jean Oliver Jacobs, 49, of Graham died Wednesday, April 1, 2020. She was a native of Alamance County, employed at the front desk at a Dermatology Office and was a passionate lover of animals. She is the daughter of Howard Vance and Dora Jean Shular Oliver.

In addition to her parents of Gibsonville, she is survived...