Obituaries

Nellie Norman Davidson

Nellie Norman Davidson

Jan 15, 2019

Nellie Norman Davidson, 90, of Mebane died Monday, January 15, 2019.  She was born in Yadkin County, NC.  Nellie retired from American Tobacco Company after     24 ½ years of service. She was a member of Tabernacle Baptist Church in Mebane.  She was preceded in death by her parents, Herman Glen & Sarah Bartlett Norman; brothers, James Norman, Kerman Norman,...

Michael L Murray

Michael L Murray

Jan 13, 2019

Michael Lee Murray, 68 of Haw River Passed away January 13, 2019 at UNC Hillsborough Hospital. He was the son of the late Albert and Mary Murray. He was a graduate from Eastern Alamance High School and a retiree from General Electric in Mebane. Michael was a long time resident of Haw River where he enjoyed spending time in...

Mark Roni Scott

Mark Roni Scott

Jan 9, 2019

Mark Roni Scott, 57, of Graham died Wednesday, January 9, 2019. He was a native of Orange County, and a retail sales clerk. He was the son of the late Albert Bryan & Helen Horner Scott.

He is survived by his sister, Fay McPherson of Graham; aunts and uncle, Dolly (Paul) Alegria of Graham, Tim (Lucky) Horner...

George Henry White

George Henry White

Jan 4, 2019

Mr. George Henry White, 101, of Haw River, NC, passed away on Friday January 4, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Manhattan, NY, he was the son of the late George Ira and Bridget Carraher White. George was a proud veteran of the US ARMY serving in WWII fighting in the European/African/Middle Eastern Campaign. He loved...

Richard Hatch

Richard Hatch

Jan 3, 2019

Richard Hatch, 67, of Mebane passed away at his residence on January 3, 2019.  He was the son of the late William and Fannie Hatch.  He was an avid race car driver at Ace Speedway and 311 in Madison. He suffered stroke in 2008 but it wouldn’t hold him back.  He went back racing in 2009.  He was a...

Eugene Andrew Watson

Eugene Andrew Watson

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. Eugene Andrew Watson, 76, of Mebane, NC, passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at the VA Hospital in Durham. He was the husband of Elizabeth Buntin Watson and a veteran of the US Army.

Other than his wife he is survived by his daughters; Terri Brown of Graham; Sherry Underwood & Gene of Burlington and...

Bobby Gene Clark

Bobby Gene Clark

Jan 2, 2019

Mr. Bobby Gene Clark, 60, of Graham, passed away on Wednesday January 2, 2019 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. A native of Alamance County, NC, he was the son of the late Wiley Albert Clark and Christine Penland Denton. Bobby was an avid outdoorsman loving to hunt, fish or just spending time outside. He enjoyed spending time with...

Betty B. Watts

Betty B. Watts

Jan 2, 2019

Mrs. Betty Lou Watts, 84, of Mebane passed away on Wednesday, January 2, 2019. She was born May 11, 1933 to the late Earnest and Fanny Byrd. In her free time she loved to read and knit. She was a loving mother, Grandmother, and wife. Whenever she wasn’t spending time with her family, she loved being on the water...

Patricia Andrews Shanklin

Patricia Andrews Shanklin

Dec 28, 2018

Patricia Ann Shanklin, 84 of Mebane died Friday December 28, 2018 at the Hospice Home. She was a native of Alamance County, retired owner/operator of  First Lady Beauty Salon. She was preceded in death by her parents, William Oscar Andrews, Sr. & Ada Hearn Andrews; daughter, Karen Marie Shanklin; 6 brothers and sisters.

She is survived by...

Stanley Morris Locketz

Stanley Morris Locketz

Dec 27, 2018

Mr. Stanley Morris Locketz, 83, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Thursday December 27, 2018 at his residence. A native of Minneapolis, Minnesota, he was the husband of the late Vivian L. Baker and the son of the late Jacob and Josephine J. Locketz. He was retired from Life of Virginia as an Insurance Agent. He was a veteran...

Billy R. Thompson

Billy R. Thompson

Dec 26, 2018

Mr. Billy R. Thompson, 74, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at Liberty Commons. Arrangements are incomplete with McClure Funeral Service in Graham.

Clara Cook Johnson

Clara Cook Johnson

Dec 26, 2018

Mrs. Clara Cook Johnson, 87, of Burlington, NC, passed away on Wednesday December 26, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Burlington. A native of Chatham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Fred A. and Ida Barker Cook. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She was a member of Kinnett Memorial...

Nancy Doss

Nancy Doss

Dec 26, 2018

Nancy Ann Doss, 60 of Mebane died Wednesday, December 26, 2018. She was born in Pirmasens, Germany, Retired teacher with Orange County School System and a member of Hawfields Presbyterian Church.

She is survived by her husband,. Timothy Doss of the home; son, Christopher Noel Doss and wife Katy of Ayden; daughters, Jennifer Leigh Doss and Katherine...

Thomas Frankie Durham

Thomas Frankie Durham

Dec 25, 2018

Thomas Frankie Durham, 81 of Hillsborough died Tuesday, December 25, 2018. He was a native of Orange County and retired from the textile industry.  He was the son of Luther and Annie Pendergrass Durham.

He is survived by his caretaker of 23 years, Ruth Mary Tatro; Children, Janice Haithcock, Teresa Durham, Lisa Durham, Sheila Durham and Thomas...

Julie Ann Carmichael

Julie Ann Carmichael

Dec 24, 2018

Julie Ann Carmichael, 60, of Mebane died Monday, December 24, 2018.  She was a native of Merced, Ca and the cafeteria Manager at South Mebane Elementary School. She was the daughter of Robert Dodd and Shirley Counts.

She is survived by her husband, Christopher Carmichael; sons, Brandyn Davis, Josh Counts and Johnnie Counts; “daughter” Trinity Carmichael, sisters,...

Linda Gerzema Smith

Linda Gerzema Smith

Dec 24, 2018

Mrs. Linda Gerzema Smith, 69, of Burlington, formerly of Mebane, NC passed away on Monday December 24, 2018 at her residence. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Lewis and Dorothy Sykes Gerzema. She was a devout Christian as she loved the Lord and her family. She was a loving mother, grandmother, sister...

Roy D. Sechrist

Roy D. Sechrist

Dec 24, 2018

Roy Donald Sechrist, 69 of Mebane died Monday, December 24, 2018. He was a native of Alamance County and retired as owner/operator of Nancy’s Bar and Grill. He was the son of L.J. & Bernice Christopher Sechrist.

He is survived by his wife, Nancy Clark Sechrist of the home; daughters, Tanya Ballard and husband Charles of Haw...

Bettye May Bowers

Bettye May Bowers

Dec 23, 2018

MEBANE - Bettye Bowers, 81, passed away on December 23, 2018. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm on Thursday January 3, 2018 at Moore's Chapel Cemetery. Online condolences may be made at www.mcclurefuneralservice.net

Hallie Burch

Hallie Burch

Dec 22, 2018

Mrs. Hallie Barnwell Burch, 98, of Prospect Hill entered her heavenly home on Saturday, December 22, 2018 surrounded by her family. A native of Caswell County, she was born July 30, 1920 to the late Phillip and Cornelia Barnwell and was the wife of 62 years to the late Clarence “Buck” Burch.

Ms. Hallie was blessed with...

Helen Brown

Helen Brown

Dec 20, 2018

Helen Warren Brown, age 90, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 20, 2018 at the Hospice Home in Burlington, NC.  She was surrounded by the caring Hospice Home staff, family, and friends during her final days here on Earth.  Helen was a native of Alamance County and preceded in death by her husband, J.R. Brown and her parents, Ervin...