Obituaries

Barry M. Freeman

Jul 14, 2019

Barry Miler Freeman, 93, of Chapel Hill died Sunday, July 14 at his residence. He was a native of Caldwell, NJ, a retired social worker, US Navy veteran and after release from the Navy he attended a Quaker work camp and began a lifelong commitment to pacifism and peacemaking. He was also a member of the Church of Reconciliation...

Grady Adams

Jul 14, 2019

Mr. Grady Adams, 90, of Cedar Grove, NC, passed away on Sunday July 14, 2019 at his residence.

The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:30pm on Monday July 15, 2019 at McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.  A graveside service will follow at 3pm at Lebanon United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Mike "Mikey" Copeland

Jul 13, 2019

Michael Wayne Copeland (Mike) of Kingsland, Georgia passed away Saturday, July 13, 2019.  Mike was born on November 19, 1982 in Burlington, NC.  He was a graduate of Alamance Christian School.  After high school, Mike worked as a firefighter in Efland, Hillsborough and Carrboro. He was a Marine Corp veteran who was deployed to Afghanistan.  More recently, Mike was the...

Susan Seman

Jul 13, 2019

Mrs. Susan Wiard Seman, 77, of Mebane, NC, passed away on July 13, 2019 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was born in Washington State to the late Robert E. Wiard and Ellen Nyquist Peters. She attended Crossroads Presbyterian Church and has cherished her time there. She loved her cat and all of the animals she...

Marie J. Ashley

Jul 13, 2019

Matthews, NC – Marie J. Ashley, 82 of Matthews NC, formerly a resident of Mebane NC died Saturday July 13th, 2019 at Carrington Place, Matthews NC after battling Parkinson’s disease for over 20 years.

A retired hair dresser in Mebane. She was a member of Mebane United Methodist Church.

She was a loving, wife, mother,...

Norma Spearman Herman

Jul 12, 2019

Mrs. Norma Herman, 72, of Mebane, NC passed away on Friday morning July 12, 2019, in Holden Beach, NC. Originally from Kings Mountain, NC, Norma has lived with her family in Alamance County for over 40 years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Charles Edward Spearman and Mary Ware Spearman, her brother Charles Patrick “Pat” Spearman and...

Tony Wayne Woods

Jul 11, 2019

Mr. Tony Wayne Woods, 51, of Graham, NC, passed away on Thursday July 11, 2019 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Kenneth Wayne Woods Sr. and his mother, Joan Lloyd Woods, who survives. Tony was a loving and devoted husband, father, son, brother, uncle...

Frank Abbott Alfred Jr.

Jul 10, 2019

Mr. Frank Abbott Alfred Jr., 83, of Snow Camp, NC, passed away on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at the Brian Center ion Yanceyville, NC, A native of Pamlico County, NC, he was the son of the late Frank Sr. and Rosa Mideytte Alfred. Frank was a proud veteran of the US Air Force serving in Alaska. He had retired...

Glenda Glosson

Jul 7, 2019

Glenda Crawley Phillips Glosson, 76, of Snow Camp died Sunday, July 7, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. Glenda was born in Guilford County to Richard Crawley and Alma Walsh Crawley Mann. She was retired from Kayser Roth Hosiery and was a member of Holly Hill Baptist Church.

Glenda is survived by her husband: Larry Gene Glosson,...

William "Bill" Robert Toth

Jul 7, 2019

Wiliam “Bill” Robert Toth came into this world on December 18, 1948, in Richmond Heights, Missouri. He lived in seven different states, and visited seven different countries. He last resided in the Greensboro, North Carolina, with his pet birds, “Birdie,” a gorgeous and vocal dove, as well as a beautiful grey cockatiel named “Alfie,” with a plethora of friends...

Avenell W. Stout

Jul 6, 2019

Avenell Wood Stout, 94, of Graham died Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her home. She was a native of Alamance, County, a homemaker and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ross & Ava Johnson Wood and her husband of 49 years, Marvin E. Stout.

She is survived by...

Blanche Kanicki Cole

Jul 5, 2019

Mrs. Blanche Kanicki Cole, 81, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Friday July 5, 2019 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

The family will reciceve friends on Tuesday July 9, 2019 from 6-8 at McClure Funeral Service in Mebane.  A funeral service will be held at 11am on Wednesday July 10, 2019 at Blessed Sacrament...

Phoebe Jane (Thompson) Jackson

Jul 4, 2019

Phoebe Jane Jackson, 80, of Burlington died July 4, 2019.  She was a native of Lashmeet, WV, a talented retired studio artist and attended Brick Reformed Church. She was the daughter of the late Amon Benjamin & Besma Elizabeth Mosrie Thompson. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Lettie Jo Haithcock.

She is survived by...

Elbert Webster Smith

Jul 1, 2019

Elbert Webster "E.W." Smith, 83, of Browns Summit, passed away Monday, July 1, 2019 at Hospice of Rockingham County in Reidsville. Elbert was born in Caswell County to Walter and Minnie Webster Smith, both deceased. He was a retired Baptist pastor and funeral director.

Elbert is survived by his children: Charles Smith (Lori), Jerry M. Smith (Virginia),...

Betty Brown Metcalf Knighten

Jun 29, 2019

Betty Knighten, 95, passed away on June 29, 2019 at The Oaks of Alamance.  She was the daughter of the late Hoyt and Dora Rabb Metcalf.  She was a member of Bible Wesleyan Church in Snow Camp. Survivors include her daughters; Elaine Williamson (Jerry) of Haw River and Rhonda Seelmeyer of Las Vegas, son; Stephen Knighten (Karen) of Burlington and...

Charlene Robbins Mebane

Jun 26, 2019

Star Tannery, Virginia. Charlene Robbins Mebane (85) passed away on Wednesday, June 26th 2019 after a brief illness.

Charlene was born in Nassawadox, Virginia on August 26th, 1933. She was predeceased by her husband Dr. Giles Yancey Mebane, and her parents, Charles Willard Robbins Sr., and Roberta Elmo Morris Robbins.

Charlene was a longtime resident...

Sheryl Allen Wilson

Jun 24, 2019

Sheryl Allen Wilson, 63, of Mebane died Monday, June 24, 2019 at her residence. She was a native of Alamance County and retired from UNC, Chapel Hill. She was the daughter of Clyde and Hazel Crabtree Allen.

A celebration of her life will be held Friday, June 28, 2109 at her residence, 121 Cornwallis Ct. Mebane, NC...

Lawrence "Frog" M. Everett

Jun 24, 2019

Mr. Lawrence Malloy “Frog” Everett, 91, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Monday June 24, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. A native of Caswell County, NC he was the son of the late Bernard Anderson and Mary Belle Webster Everett. Frog had worked with White’s Furniture Company in Mebane for 30 years. After his time with White’s...

Jean Pearson Gray

Jun 19, 2019

Mrs. Jean Pearson Gray, 85, of Efland, NC, passed away on Tuesday June 19, 2019 at the Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. A native of Alamance County and longtime resident of Orange County NC, she was the daughter of the late Lambert Eugene and Lennie Harris Pearson. Jean was a floral designer and had worked numerous years with...

Aaron Brian Grizzle

Jun 18, 2019

Aaron Grizzle, 24, passed away on June 18, 2019.  He was employed as a mechanic at Graham Marine.  Aaron loved to fish and hunt.  He was a kind hearted soul who cared about helping people.  He enjoyed spending time working on cars and playing the drums at The Lamb’s Chapel for the handicap. He never met a stranger. He is...