Obituaries

Nov 24, 2019

Frances Barrett, 86, passed away on November 24, 2019 at ARMC.  She was the daughter of the late Respess and Ollie Rice Smith and the wife of Howard Barrett for 65 years.  Frances was a very thoughtful person, always looking for ways to encourage and help those who needed it. Known to all as a loving wife, mother, grandmother, aunt,...

Nov 18, 2019

Mary Copeland, 88, of Mebane, passed away on November 18, 2019 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Leroy and Eleanor English Hall and the wife of the late Henry “Ed” Copeland.

Survivors include her sons, Randy Copeland (Deborah) and Barry Copeland (Tanya) and daughter, Sherrie Kinnison (Barry); sisters, Dot Holloway and Betsy Tilley,...

Nov 16, 2019

William Vance Allen, Jr. 81, of Burlington died Saturday, November 16, 2019 at the Hospice Home in Burlington. He was a native of Orange County, retired from Monarch Hosiery and was of the Baptist Faith. He was preceded in death by his parents, Bud and Ada Miller Allen and son, Jeffrey Todd Allen.

He is survived by...

Nov 15, 2019

Mr. Jacob Daniel “Jake” Helms, 82, of Gibsonville, NC, passed away on Friday November 15, 2019 at his residence after years of declining health. A native of Lincoln Co. NC, he was the son of the late Bill Henry and Christine Wood Helms. Jake was known for being a hardworking man and always doing for others before himself. He...

Nov 15, 2019

Peter “Dink” Brondsema, 76, of Mebane, NC died peacefully at home on Friday, November 15, 2019.  Dink and his beloved wife Sandi recently celebrated their 57 th wedding anniversary together.  Theirs was a marriage filled with love and humor.  They had two children, JoAnn Brown (husband Kevin Brown) and Lori Preiss (husband George Preiss).  Dink was the proud grandpa...

Nov 14, 2019

Mrs. Eva Mae Councilman Holsonback, 92, of Burlington, NC met her Lord and Savior on November 14, 2019. Eva Mae retired from Granite Diagnostics in 1989 to begin her new career as “Omie”, enjoying her grandchildren.  She was a devoted member of Carolina Christian Church, serving as a Sunday School Teacher for more than 60 years.  She loved Jesus...

Nov 14, 2019

Marilyn Terrell, 78, passed away on November 14, 2019 at her residence.  She was married to the late Thomas E. Terrell from 1958 – 2008.  She worked as a licensed cosmetologist and retired in 1979. After retiring she had a passion for gardening, home decorating, her dogs, attending car shows, shopping and later in life her pet rabbit, Suzie....

Nov 9, 2019

Larry Kent McAdams, Sr., 75, of Graham passed away Saturday, November 9, 2019 at his residence. Larry was born in Alamance County to  the late William James McAdams, Jr. and Velsie Guthrie McAdams. He was a retired Handyman.

Larry is survived by his daughters; LuAnne McAdams Brown and her husband Thomas Wayne Brown, Sr. of Mebane, Suzanne...

Nov 9, 2019

Coach William Anderson “Andy” Hawks, 65, of Graham, NC passed away on Saturday November 9, 2019 at his residence. A native of Galax, VA Andy was born on November 2, 1954 to the late Sidney and Shirley Hawks. Raised by his grandparents, Oscar and Tacey Hawks on a beloved farm in Haw River. Andy always considered himself a “country...

Nov 8, 2019

Ophelia Holt Evans, 82, of Mebane passed away November 8, 2019 following a short illness.

Born May 11,1937 in Alamance County Ophelia was the daughter of Mr. & Mrs. CD Holt of Mebane.  Ophelia was a wonderful and fun loving person who loved spending time with her friends and family.   She also enjoyed spending time with her...

Nov 7, 2019

Mr. John Spurgeon Lee Jr. 91 of Mebane, NC, passed away on Thursday November 7, 2019 at his residence. A native of Lee County, NC, he was the son of the late John Sr. and Myrtle Richardson Lee Williams. John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend to anyone who met him. He was known for always...

Nov 6, 2019

Deborah Ann Scott-Justice, 56, of Snow Camp passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Deborah was born in Calcasleu Parrish, Sulphur, LA. To Ray Scott and Julia Ann LeJeune DuBois Scott both deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of Mebane Tabernacle Baptist Church.

Deborah is survived by her husband; Jerry W....

Nov 6, 2019

Larry Monroe Davis, Sr., 76 of Elon died Wednesday, November 6, 2019. He was a native of Alamance County, Retired Owner & Operator of Larry Davis Textiles and a member of Bethel Baptist Church. He was the son of Broadwell Monroe & Ruby Isley Davis and husband of the late Sue Montgomery Davis. Larry was active with Kiwanis, a...

Nov 2, 2019

Peggy Brown, 81, passed away on November 2, 2019 at Duke Hospital in Durham.

She is survived by her daughters; Sheila Allen, Georgette Lewis (David) and Teresa Collins, a step-son; Jamie Brown, nine grandchildren and 12 great grandchildren.

She was preceded in death by her parents Ralph and Ruth Green and her husband Ronald Brown....

Nov 2, 2019

Mrs. Judy Crutchfield Trinidad, 67, of Graham, NC. went home to be with her lord and Savior on Saturday November 2, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Alamance in Burlington. A native of Alamance County and the Saxapahaw Community, she was the daughter of the late James “Guy” and Louise Crutchfield.

Judy was a loving wife, sister...

Nov 1, 2019

Austin Tyler Marine, 21, passed away on November 1, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was an avid sports enthusiast, baseball, basketball, football, soccer, wrestling and gymnastics.  Austin was a major source of inspiration.  He made an impact on everyone that ever met him. He is survived by his parents; Jimmy and Renea Marine of the home, sisters;...

Nov 1, 2019

Mrs. Cheryl Warren, of Mebane passed away on November 1, 2019 at ARMC. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.

Oct 31, 2019

Raymond Franklin Perdue, (known to many as “Chunk” or “Chief”) passed away at his home in Graham, NC on October 31, 2019.

Raymond was a lifelong resident of Alamance County. He was born July 30,1934 to Lee Dewey and Verlie Barham Perdue, both deceased.  He was married for 55 years to The late Katherine Mills Perdue, before...

Oct 29, 2019

Eunice Bennett, 72, passed away on October 29, 2019 at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell.

She is survived by her sons; Rodney and Billy Spears, sisters; Ophelia Hillhouse, Hilds Hill, Beatrice Walker, and Bernice Mazarac, grandchildren; Chad, Brandon, Danille, Ashley, Heath and Wes Spears, Ashley and Robin Pruitt.

The family will receive...

Oct 28, 2019

Mr. James Kirk, of Graham passed away on October  28, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital In Greensboro. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.