Obituaries

Mar 17, 2019

James “Jim” E. Roland, Sr. passed away at Duke Hospital on March 17, 2019 at 1:00 a.m. at the age of 83. He was born in Burningtown of Macon County, NC.  He moved to Greensboro, NC where he met his wife and began working for a forklift dealership, later transferring to Charlotte where he began his life long journey of...

Mar 11, 2019

Donald “Donny” M. Terrell Sr., 77, died suddenly in his home on March 11, 2019.  He was the son of the late Elmo and Evelyn Hastey Terrell.  Donny coached sports for the city of Mebane for over four decades.  He retired from the NC School of Science and Math. Donny was an avid fan of the Wolfpack of NC State...

Mar 11, 2019

Jimmy Ray Cobb, Sr., 76, of Burlington passed away Monday, March 11, 2019 at the Hospice Home of Burlington. Jimmy was born in Alamance County to Weldon James Cobb and Alice Leona Watson Cobb both deceased. He was a loving father, husband, grandfather and friend to all. Jimmy was a hard working tobacco farmer who loved being outdoors and...

Mar 11, 2019

Alice Elizabeth Reason Taylor, 87, of Mebane died Sunday, March 11, 2019. She was a native of Wilson County, NC, a retired CNA at ARMC Skilled Nursing Division and a Member of Eastside Baptist Church in Mebane. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jody Roy and Nannie Irene Meeks Reason; husband, Jack Taylor; son, Joseph Taylor and...

Mar 8, 2019

Raul Matias, 71, of Graham died Friday, March 8, 2019. He was born in Elsa, Texas, Retired from the Packaging industry and agriculture and a member of Blessed Sacrament Catholic Church. He is the son of the late Adolfo Matias-Jacobo & Feliciana Valdez-Tellez.

He is survived by his wife, Esperanza Jimenez Matias; children, Meliton Matias, Jaime Matias,...

Mar 8, 2019

Mrs. Wilhelmina Brain “Wilma” Miazgowicz, 95, of Liberty, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday March 8, 2019 at her residence. A native of Passaic Co. NJ, she was the daughter of the late William and Fanny Post Brain. Wilma was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, friend and homemaker. She loved the Lord and she was...

Mar 8, 2019

Ben Everette Neal, 71, of Haw River passed away Friday, March 8 at his residence. Ben was born in Alamance County to Edward Murray Neal and Daisy Neville Neal both deceased. He was retired from Fairystone Fabrics.

Ben is survived by his wife, Geneva Toombs Neal of the home, sons. David Neal (Joyce) , Swepsonville and Steve...

Mar 8, 2019

Helen Pearl Goins Wharton, 79, of Burlington passed away March 8th at the Hospice Home in Burlington after a long, hard fought battle with pancreatic cancer. Her daughter Sue was at her bedside. Helen was born to the late Rufus and Hester Goins, July 14th, 1939, in Middlesboro, Kentucky, and was one of twelve children. She met and married the...

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Elliot Mathew Helmick, of Reidsville, NC,. passed away on Thursday March 7, 2019 at the Curis at Reidsville. Services will be held at a later date. McClure Funeral Service in Graham are assisting the family.

Mar 7, 2019

Mr. Norris Wade Page, 77 formerly of Graham, N.C. died Thursday, March 7, 2019 at 1:46 PM at Siler City Center of Siler City, N.C. Wade was a retired construction worker. Mr. Page is survived by his three daughters; Becky Page Morton (Tim) of Snow Camp, Rachel Page Cox (Randy) of Graham and Lisa Page Grubb of Haw River....

Mar 7, 2019

Graham – Terry Marshall Nance, 61, passed away March 7, 2019 at Peak Resources Alamance after 1 year of declining health. He was a beloved son, brother, uncle, and friend who gave of himself to his family and friends while expecting nothing in return. The joy and laughter that he brought to family and friends on this earth will...

Mar 6, 2019

GRAHAM – Robert Kenneth Eldredge, 89, went home to our Lord on March 6, 2019.  “Bob” as he was known to his friends and family, was born in Winnebago, Minnesota.  It was there he met the love of his life, Dorothy Mae Eldredge, and they enjoyed 66 wonderful years of marriage together, spreading God’s word and traveling the world. ...

Mar 1, 2019

Donna Cates Marks, 70, of Haw River passed away Friday, March 1, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.

Donna was born in Alamance County to the late William Lambert and Hattie Mae Johnston Cates both deceased. She was a member of City Lake Baptist Church and was retired from ITG.

Donna is survived by her...

Feb 28, 2019

Carol Ann Evans, 69, of Efland died Thursday, February 28, 2019.  She was a native of Orange County and a homemaker and a retired waitress. She was preceded in death by her parents, Paul & Lucy Simmons. Also preceded by a brother, Jack Simmons, and two sisters, Linda "Sis" Owens and Polly Williamson.

She is survived by...

Feb 25, 2019

Irene Sykes Wade lived her nearly century-long life in Mebane, becoming a fixture of kindheartedness in the town. Born the first of ten children to Odell and Lacy Sykes on June 3, 1926, Irene Wade passed away late Monday evening in her home at the age of 92.

For her, life’s joys were synonymous with family meals....

Feb 25, 2019

Marie Albright, 90, passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by family on February 25, 2019.  She was the daughter of the late George Wilburn and Ala Howard Holmes, and the wife of the late Melvin Albright.  She retired from the Orange County School System, working in Food Services and After-School Care at Efland Cheeks Elementary for many years.   ...

Feb 22, 2019

Danny Ray Hunt, age 67 of Burlington, passed away Friday, February 22, 2019 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a short battle with cancer.   Born on June 6, 1951 in Dillon, SC to the late Esau Hunt and Gladys Hunt.  He worked as a tree foreman for forty plus years, work which he really enjoyed. He loved NASCAR racing,...

Feb 22, 2019

Lillie Crews, 87,  passed away on February 22, 2019 at her residence.  She was the daughter of the late Bryant and Delmont Poston.  She was a member of the Ladies Auxiliary to the VFW Post 1920 since 1972 and served in all offices on the local and district level.  She was elected as State President for the year 1985-1986...

Feb 22, 2019

Thelma “Nanny” Rice Farrington, 82, of Burlington died Friday, February 22, 2018. She was a native of Caswell County, retired daycare sitter and a member of Community Baptist Church in Graham. She was preceded in death by her husband, Carl Lee Roy Farrington; parents, Frederick James & Ossie Massey Rice; 11 brothers and sisters and 2 great grandchildren.

Feb 21, 2019

Dorothy “Dot” May Efland, 85, born July 27, 1933 to Jack and Lucille May in Graham, NC passed peacefully on Thursday, February 21, 2019. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend to many, she was known and loved for her quick intellect, boundless energy, and compassion to all who crossed her path.  Dot was preceded in death by her...