Obituaries

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...

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,...

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...

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...

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

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...

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...

Dec 18, 2018

Mrs. Helen Ruth McCabe Coggins, 72, of Burlington, passed away on Tuesday December 18, 2018 at White Oak Manor in Burlington. A native of Alamance County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Julius and Rena Hudgins Moss. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend to many. She and her late husband loved to spend...

Dec 16, 2018

Inez Herring Shambley, 97, a long-time resident of Efland, NC, passed away Sunday the 16th of December at her home surrounded by family and friends.  Inez was preceded in death by her husband of many years Winfred Bradley Shambley, her parents, Luther and Ranzie McPhatter Herring, her son, Johnny Shambley, grandson Bradley Shambley, granddaughter Patricia Harden and a grandson...

Dec 10, 2018

James “Jimmy” Kerley, 84, passed away on December 10, 2018 at ARMC.  He was the son of the late James Franklin and Lillie Moon Kerley and the husband of the Late Sarah Moore Kerley. He was a Veteran of the U.S. Air Force and a member of the Bingham Lodge 272 A.F. & A.M.

He is survived...

Dec 9, 2018

Charles Wesley Jones, 82 went to his eternal rest on December 9, 2018 in Graham, after several months of failing health. He never met a Stanger and never lost his sense of wonder. He also enjoyed hunting and fishing. Charles mostly enjoyed being with family and friends.

A native of Graham but had lived all over the...

Dec 8, 2018

Thomas Edgar “Ted” Davis, of Chapel Hill died Saturday, December 8, 2018 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill following a courageous two year battle with cancer. He was a native of Alamance County, a heavy equipment operator and a member of Clover Garden United Methodist Church.

He is survived by son; Luke Davis of the home; step...

Dec 8, 2018

Kathleen Hunley Foster Hudson, 89 of Elon died Saturday, December 8, 2018. She was a native of Alamance County, former owner & operator of Mye Tavern and a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie F. Hudson; parents, Clem L. & Clara Robertson Hunley; son, Richard M. Foster; brothers, Henry and...

Dec 6, 2018

Mrs. Helen Johnson Barts, 82, of Graham, passed away on Thursday December 6, 2018 at Springview Assisted Living of Burlington. A native of Durham County, NC, she was the daughter of the late Johnny Walter Johnson and Pearl Patton Johnson. She retired from Cone Mills in Alamance County. She found a passion for playing the piano, and was an...

Dec 5, 2018

Brady Michael Niles, age 7, peacefully passed away Wednesday, December 5, 2018 in his own home.  He was surrounded by his family who love him so very much.  Brady is a strong kid who "crushed brain cancer" (in his own words) for a year and a half, and every single thing about him is missed already.

Brady...

Dec 5, 2018

Sheryl Gene Clapp

Miss  Sheryl Gene Clapp, 50, of Snow Camp N.C., went home to be with her  Lord and Savior on Wednesday, December 5, 2018 surrounded by her family.  She is the beloved daughter of Stephen E. Clapp and Linda C. Clapp of the home, who survive. She is the beloved sister of Shannon Spaugh and...

Dec 3, 2018

Jamie Cecil Bowman, 48, of Graham, passed away on Monday December 3, 2018 at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington. She was the daughter of Billy and Jennifer Cecil. In her free time she enjoyed crafting and volunteering at the cancer center. She was thoughtful towards others and had a real passion for giving back and helping people in...

Nov 30, 2018

Merritt Warren Hodgdon, 72, of Mebane, formally of North Adams, Mass., passed away Saturday, August 3, 2019 at his residence in the arms of his wife Joanne.  Merritt was born in Bennington, Vermont to Albert Henry and Gilberte Rene Lavigne Hodgdon both deceased. He retired as a plastics manufacturing engineer and was of the Catholic faith. Merritt served his...

Nov 28, 2018

Betty Jo Wall Faucette, 83, of Mebane died Wednesday, November 28, 2018. She was a native of Rockingham County, retired from Faucette furniture and a member of Northside Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Robert Nicholas & Augusta May Carter Wall; husband, Wilbur M. Faucette, Sr. and youngest son, Robert Matthew Faucette.

She...

Nov 27, 2018

Margie Lloyd, 82, passed away on November 27, 2018 at the Presbyterian Home of Hawfileds.  She was the wife of the late J.E. Lloyd and the daughter of the late Daniel Satterfield and Annie Lou Dunn Moore.  Margie was a member of Lighthouse Baptist Church in Mebane and served as an LPN in the U.S. Navy.  She is survived...