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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 12, 2000
Nina Thompson Arnette
GRAHAM — Mrs. Nina Thompson Arnette, 90, of 512 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road, died at 2:15 p.m. Thursday, Aug. 10, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. William H. “Bill” Arnette, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Claude H. Thompson and Mrs. Belle Stafford Thompson, both deceased. She was a homemaker, a member of the Eastern Star, Battle of Alamance Chapter and a member of the Homemakers Club. She attended Elon College, and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include one son, Mr. William T. “Tom” Arnette of Leesburg, Va.; five sisters, Mrs. Zona Whigham of San Diego, Mrs. Bonnie Mauro, Mrs. Mabel Lloyd, Mrs. Mildred Love and Mrs. Myrtle Godfrey, all of Graham; two grandchildren and one great-grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 4 to 6 p.m. Saturday.
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The Burlington Times-News
April 1, 2001
Mrs. Maybell Morris Ashby
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Maybell Morris Ashby, 65, died at 3:55 p.m. Friday, March 30, 2001, at LaSalle Healthcare Center in Durham after several years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Mr. Icy Hubert Morris and Mrs. Elsie Payne Morris, both deceased. She was a caregiver to the homebound. She was a Baptist.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Naomi M. Kirby and Mrs. Frances M. Baker, both of Burlington; and two brothers, Mr. Franklin D. Morris of Burlington and Mr. Everett C. Morris
of Baltimore.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Becky M. Allison; and a brother, Mr. Sidney Morris.
The graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Buddy Baker.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home of a brother, Mr. Franklin Morris, 2730 Lenore Drive, Burlington.
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Greensboro News & Record
Dec. 2, 1995
Berteen Stafford Bailey
SNOW CAMP - Mrs. Berteen Stafford Bailey, 88, of 726 Lambe Road died November 30, 1995.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church with the family receiving friends 7-9 tonight at McClure Funeral Home in Graham and other times at the residence.
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The Burlington Times-News
Feb. 14, 2006
Mr. Jerry Vance Barbee
MEBANE — Mr. Jerry Vance Barbee, 63, of 3058 Calloway Drive, Mebane, N.C., died Sunday, February 12, 2006 at 10:40 a.m. at the Hospice and Palliative Care Center of Alamance-Caswell following one year declining and two months critical illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was husband of Mrs. Tina Wood Barbee, and son of the late Lawrence Ross Barbee and Bernice Hupp Barbee Honeycutt. Mr. Barbee was an U.S. Army veteran of the Vietnam War. A retired Burlington Police Officer, he served as Line Sergeant and Sergeant in the CID Unit. He was promoted to Lieutenant over the Juvenile Division and served as Lieutenant in the Patrol Division. He served as President of the Juvenile Association and was the first trained officer in the area to perform Forensic Hypnosis.
Surviving other than his wife of the home are two daughters, Miss Lauren Vanessa Barbee of the home, and Ms. Karis Barbee of Cincinnati, Ohio; a son, Mr. Ross Barbee of Graham; stepfather, Mr. John P. Honeycutt of Burlington; a brother, Mr. David Honeycutt of Gibsonville; and two grandchildren. He was preceded in death other than his parents, by a brother, Mr. Lawrence Ross Barbee Jr.
Services will be held at 3 p.m., Wednesday, February 15, at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp with the Rev. LuAnn Charlton, and the Rev. Howard Thompson officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to the Trust Fund for Lauren Vanessa Barbee, c/o State Employees Credit Union, P.O. Box 675, Mebane, N.C. 27302, or to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec. 18, 2000
Mr. William Ross Beckom
ELON COLLEGE — Mr. William Ross Beckom, 77, of 3443 Osceola Road, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Jefferson Care Center in Yanceyville.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Ruth Troxler Beckom, and the son of Mr. Ernest Tingen Beckom, and Mrs. Bertha Ross Beckom. He was retired from Copeland Fabrics and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Beckom Durham of Greenville, S.C., and Mrs. Frances Jean Beckom Kellam of Burlington; and two brothers, Mr. Benjamin Beckom and Mr. Curtis Beckom, both of Burlington.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Litzenberger, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the church following the service, and at other times at the home of a brother, Mr. Benjamin Beckom, 1618 Gerringer Mill Road, Burlington.
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec. 19, 2000
Mr. William Ross Beckom
ELON COLLEGE — Mr. William Ross Beckom, 77, of 3443 Osceola Road, died Sunday, Dec. 17, 2000, at Jefferson Care Center in Yanceyville.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Ruth Troxler Beckom and the son of Mr. Ernest Tingen Beckom, and Mrs. Bertha Ross Beckom. He was retired from Copland Fabrics and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Mary Ruth Beckom Durham of Greenville, S.C., and Mrs. Frances Jean Beckom Kellam of Burlington; and two brothers, Mr. Benjamin Beckom and Mr. Curtis Beckom, both of Burlington.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Litzenberger, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the church following the service, and at other times at the home of a brother, Mr. Benjamin Beckom, 1618 Gerringer Mill Road, Burlington.
Lowe Funeral Home Inc. is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record
May 16, 1998
Charles Herbert Braxton
SNOW CAMP - Mr. Charles Herbert Braxton, 59, of 8825 Snow Camp Road, died Friday, May 15, 1998, at his residence.
The funeral will be at 3 p.m. Monday, May 18, 1998, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 8:30 p.m. Sunday, May 17, 1998, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, other times at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
September 18, 1998
Ira D. Braxton
GRAHAM - Mr. Ira Delaven Braxton, 81, of 5906 Snow Camp Road, died Thursday, Sept. 17, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday, Sept. 19, 1998, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Friday, Sept. 18, 1998, at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham.
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The Burlington Times-News
Mar. 28, 1999
Raymond Harris Braxton
GRAHAM — Mr. Raymond Harris Braxton, 86, of 7519-B Lindley Mill Road, died at 2:35 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 1999, after four years of failing health and a critical illness of two weeks.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Madge Hargrove Braxton, who survives, and the son of Mr. Oscar C. Braxton and Mrs. Bertha Harris Braxton, both deceased. He was a retired farmer and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a son, Mr. John W. Braxton of Graham, two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a brother, Mr. Junius W. Braxton.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery. The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6040 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253; or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
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Greensboro News & Record
Date: April 8, 1990
Jeanne Whittemore Buff
GRAHAM - Mrs. Jeanne Whittemore Buff, 60, of 1201 Meadowbrook Road died Saturday
[04-07-1990) at her home.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Monday at Rich & Thompson Mortuary. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
An Alamance County native, she was a homemaker and a member of First United Methodist Church of Graham.
Surviving are husband, Lloyd J. Buff; son, Mylan M. Buff of Chicago; mother, Mrs. Pearl W. Whittemore of Graham; sister, Mrs. Mimi Saunders of Graham; brother, James M. Whittemore, Jr. of Graham.
The family will be at the mortuary 4-6 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Mimi Saunders, 417 Banks St.
Memorial contributions may be made to First United Methodist Church, 303 N. Main St., Graham, N.C., or to Bethel United Methodist Church Memorial Association, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 21, 2000
Mrs. Era Wigington Cantrell
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Era “Brownie” Wigington Cantrell, 66, of 908 Boone Road, died Saturday, Aug. 19, 2000, at her home after several months of failing health.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. Charlie James Cantrell, who survives, and the daughter of Mrs. Rosa Shuff Wigington Collins, who survives, and the late Mr. Randolph Jeffries Wigington.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and mother of Graham include five daughters, Mrs. Denise Shotwell, Mrs. Donna Buchanan, Mrs. Debbie Joyce and Ms. Carol Atkins, all of Burlington, and Mrs. Dianne Meeks of Gibsonville; four sons, Mr. Richard James Cantrell and Mr. Phillip Van Cantrell, both of Burlington, and Mr. Kenneth Jefferson Cantrell and Mr. Charles Wayne Cantrell, both of Elon College; five sisters, Mrs. Hazel Overman of Ramseur, Mrs. Marie Carden of Graham, and Mrs. Virginia Hefner and Mrs. Linda Raize, both of Burlington; three brothers, Mr. Hughes Wigington of Graham, Mr. Ray Wigington of Stoneville and Mr. Mason Wigington of Haw River; 20 grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by her triplet sisters, Mrs. Eva Lindley and Mrs. Vera Penn; and a grandchild.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rich and Thompson Chapel by the Rev. Reid Dickens of Lakeview United Church of Christ.. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Burlington.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
May 20, 2005
Bobby "Pete" Edmond Coggins
SNOW CAMP Bobby "Pete" Edmond Coggins, 67, of 5611 Snow Camp Road, died at 8:55 a.m. Thursday
[05-19-2005] at Hospice Home, after three months failing health and two weeks critical illness.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, conducted by the Rev. LuAnn Charlton and the Rev. Rose Connor. Burial will be held in the church cemetery.
He was born on Jan. 31, 1938, in Alamance County. He was a loving husband and father, a man with a generous spirit who loved to held his friends and neighbors. He worked for the Department of Transportation for 28 years.
He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Patsy Coble Coggins of the home; daughters, Kim Coggins of Durham and Ginger (Ed) Smith of Siler City; sisters, Shirley Foust of Graham and Vicky Robbins of Clarkton; uncle Robert Petty of Burlington.
He was preceded in death by his parents, James London Coggins and Edna Riggs Coggins and sister Barbara Kivett.
Visitation will be held in the fellowship hall one hour prior to the service at the church.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance / Caswell at 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215 (336) 532-0180.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
February 24, 2005
Alice Foust Cook
BURLINGTON Mrs. Alice Foust Cook, 89, of 368 Harden Street, died at 11:45 a.m. Wednesday
[02-23-2005] at the residence, after several years declining and one month critical health. The funeral service will be held at 11 a.m. Friday at Rich & Thompson Chapel, Graham, conducted by the Rev. Jeff Roberts. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Camp.
She was born in Alamance County, daughter of the late Robert Lee Foust and the late Mary Jane McPherson Foust. She was a retired textile employee and a member of Bellemont United Methodist Church.
In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Russell Cook and 10 brothers and sisters.
She is survived by daughter Miss Judy Kay Cook of the home; son Mr. Michael Russell Cook and wife Page of Graham; grandchildren, Russell "Rusty" Cook and Mary Kathryn Cook.
The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham today from 6 to 8 p.m. Other times they will be at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice ant Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
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Greensboro News & Record
June 29, 1994
Tracy Leigh Cooper
GRAHAM - Miss Tracy Leigh Cooper, 15, of 900-J E. Gilbreat St. died at 1 p.m. Tuesday, June 28, 1994, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.Born in Alamance County, she was a sophomore at Southern High School. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, member of the United Methodist Youth Fellowship Group and also participated in the Grove Park Baptist Church Youth Group.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Friday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Jeff Gardner and the Rev. Rose Conner. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Surviving are mother, Ms. Sharon Patterson Cooper of the home; father, William Hal Cooper of Snow Camp; brother, Joseph Lewis Cooper of the home; maternal grandparents, Ruth Allred Patterson and J.G. "Pat" Patterson of Burlington; paternal grandparents, Fern Workman Cooper and James Lewis Cooper of Snow Camp; maternal great-grandmother, Mrs. May Brooks Patterson of Burlington.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7-9 p.m. Thursday, other times at the residence of father, William Hall Cooper, 765 E. Greensboro Chapel Hill Road, Snow Camp.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Tracy L. Cooper Scholarship Fund, c/o Bethel United Methodist Church, 6040 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec. 8, 2000
Mrs. Elsie Thompson Coveney
GRAHAM — Mrs. Elsie Thompson Coveney, 86, of 550 Glenwood Ave., died at 10:45 p.m., Tuesday, Dec. 5, 2000, at Genesis Eldercare in Mooresville after an illness of three years, one month critical. She was a former resident of 873 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road in Graham.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Brooks S. Coveney, and the daughter of Mr. John Thompson and Mrs. Sally Petty Thompson, both deceased. She was retired from Sellars Manufacturing Company. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the United Methodist Women and the Golden Agers Senior Citizens Group.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Sallie Wayne (Robert) Thompson of Mooresville; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 this evening, and at other times at the home of Mrs. Ava Morris, Milliken Road in Chapel Hill.
nbsp; Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6040 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
nbsp; The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 7 this evening, and at other times at the home.
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The Burlington Times-News
Oct. 11, 2002
Gilmer Crews
BURLINGTON — Gilmer Crews, 97, of 112 Pine Ridge Lane, died Wednesday
[10-10-2002] at the residence.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Friday at Citty Funeral Home Chapel in Reidsville. Burial will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church.
A native of Chatham, Va., he was a son of the late Thomas Lee and Molly Elizabeth Moore Crews, and had lived in Ruffin before moving to Richmond Va. in 1960. Mr. Crews was a retired farmer and he retired from the City of Richmond. He was a member of Mayfield Baptist Church.
He was preceded in death by his wives, Ora Alice Matherly Crews and Doris Guthrey Crews; a son, Douglas Gilmer Crews; and two daughters, Joyce Marie Crews and Rena C. Davis.
Surviving are three sons, Charley Edd Crews of Gloucester, Va., and George Thomas Crews and Curtis Lee Crews, both of Burlington; two daughters, Stella C. Strader of Huntersville and Frances C. Ford of Richmond, Va.; a brother, Beverly Crews of Richmond; 15 grandchildren; 21 great-grandchildren; and nine great-great-grandchildren.
Memorials may be made to the American Heart Association, P.O. Box 5216 Glenn Allen, Va. 23058-5216.
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec. 5, 2001 Dec. 6, 2001
Henry Howard “Smokey” Danieley
GRAHAM — Henry Howard “Smokey” Danieley, 73, of 632 Wendy Drive, died Tuesday, Dec. 4, 2001, at Duke University Medical Center after a brief illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Elizabeth “Lib” Mullins Danieley, who survives, and the son of Henry Hubbard and Grace Mansfield Danieley, both deceased.
He was a contractor and past chairman of the Alamance County Republican Party. He was a life member of the Jaycees where he was the recipient of the SPOKE Award. He assisted with the organization of the Caswell County Rescue Squad and was retired from the A.O. Volunteer Fire Department where he served on the Board of Directors. He was a member of the Alamance County School Facilities Board and the N.C. Code Officials Board. He held all five N.C. Contractors licenses. He was a member of the Alamance County Seniors Golf Association and was an avid baseball fan. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where he was assistant Sunday school superintendent and choir member.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include two sons, Dan Danieley and his wife, Terri, of Elon; and Stephen Michael Danieley of Swepsonville; one daughter, Ms. Joan Danieley of Naples, Fla.; two sisters, Mrs. Frances (Charles) Wood of Elon and Mrs. Faye (Thomas) Conally of Burlington; one brother, Dr. J. Earl Danieley and his wife, Verona, of Elon; and two grandchildren, Jacob and Grace Danieley.
He was preceded in death by his wife, Vernell Cantrell Danieley.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charlie Litzenberger, pastor, with the Rev. C. Max Allman, pastor of People’s Memorial Christian Church, assisting. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Pine Hill Cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to the Building Fund of Bethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217, or to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216.
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Greensboro News & Record
June 15, 1991
Rena Maude Iseley Danieley
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Rena Maude Iseley Danieley, 79, of 3654 Burch Bridge Road died Friday
[06-14-1991] at Duke Medical Center in Durham.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, she was a retired teacher, a member of First Christian Church, a graduate of Elon College. She received her master's degree from Appalachian State University. She was the former director of financial aid and placement at Elon College, a charter member and president of the local chapter of Delta Kappa Gamma for Women Teachers, a charter member of Union Ridge Saddle Club and a director of Alamance County Historical Museum. She was active in the farm bureau at local and state levels, and was appointed to the N.C. Board of Agriculture in 1987.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Beulah Kay Danieley Short of Burlington; brother, Allen A. Iseley of Burlington; one grandson.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Beulah Kay Short, 3660 Burch Bridge Road.
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The Burlington Times-News
Feb. 13, 1999
Mrs. Mary Foust Ellington
GRAHAM — Mrs. Mary Foust Ellington, 71, of Raleigh, died at 6:30 a.m. Friday, Feb. 12, 1999, at Duke University Medical Center after five weeks of failing health. She was formerly of 1732 Elder Way, Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Horace Ellington and the daughter of Mr. Daniel Luther Foust and Mrs. Zolabell McPherson Foust, both deceased. She was retired from Jefferies Sock Inc.
Survivors include a daughter, Ms. Susan Ellington of Cary; three sons, Mr. Darrell Ellington of Le Claire, Iowa, Mr. Michael Ellington of Kerrville, Texas, and Mr. Larry Ellington of Burlington; three sisters, Mrs. Fran Jervis and Mrs. Helen Johnson, both of Long Beach, and Mrs. Margaret Gabard of Yadkinville; a brother, Mr. D. L. Foust of Snow Camp; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 Sunday evening.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216.
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The Burlington Times-News
05-13-2001
Mary Frazier Ellington
WILMINGTON — Mrs. Mary Frazier Ellington, 50, of 6715 Carolina Beach Road, died at 8:15 a.m. Friday, May 11, 2001, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington after several years of failing health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. Harold M. Ellington, who survives, and the daughter of the late Mr. Ervin Stencil “Blackie” Frazier and Mrs. Hilda Kizer Frazier, who survives. She was a Baptist.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and mother of Burlington include a daughter, Mrs. Jay (Tina) Hart of Wilmington; three sisters, Ms. Elizabeth “Neat” Langley of Mebane, Mrs. Steven (Pamela) Payne of Snow Camp and Mrs. Gary (Rose) Westbrook of Graham; two brothers, Mr. James D. Frazier of Staley and Mr. John L. Frazier of Burlington; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday at Rich and Thompson Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Denny Wall, pastor of Hico Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 3 to 5 p.m. today and at other times at the home of Karen Curtis, 5710 Snow Camp Road, Graham.
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Greensboro News & Record
May 20, 1995
Mary G. Farrell
GRAHAM - Mrs. Mary G. Farrell, 85, of 5314 Snow Camp Road died Thursday, May 18, 1995.
Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp. Visitation will be 7-9 p.m. tonight at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham.
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The Burlington Times-News
[no date]
Mr. Eric D. Fogleman
GRAHAM -- Mr. Eric Duane Fogleman, 20, of 6876 Bethel South Fork Road died Wednesday, Dec. 24, 1997, due to injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of Mr. Larry Keith Fogleman and Mrs. Marilynn Stout Fogleman, who both survive. He was an installer for Energy Accent Products of Burlington.
Survivors other than his parents of the home include a brother, Mr. Christopher Fogleman of the home; maternal grandparents, Mr. John R. Stout and Mrs. Mary S. Stout of Snow Camp; and paternal grandparents, Mr. Billy D. Fogleman and Mrs. Myrle M. Fogleman of Liberty.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Larry Patrick, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 Saturday evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253; or to Pleasant Hill Christian Church, 1712 Pleasant Hill Liberty Road, Liberty, N.C. 27298.
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The Burlington Times-News
Jan. 08, 2001 Jan. 9, 2001
Sterling Montgomery Foster
BURLINGTON — Mr. Sterling Montgomery Foster, 89, of 4516 N.C. 49 North, died at 12:45 p.m. Saturday, Jan. 6, 2001 at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a long illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of the late Mrs. Nellie Mae Alcon Foster and the son of Mr. Virgil B. Foster and Mrs. Cora Elmer Faucette Foster, both deceased. He was a retired employee of Annedeen Hosiery and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Margaret F. Clapp of Gibsonville; three sons, Mr. Ed (Peggy) Foster of Reidsville, Mr. John Wayne (Kay) Foster and Mr. Jim (Janet) Foster, both of Burlington; four grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by two brothers, Mr. Paul Foster and Mr. Fleet Foster.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Darrell Massey, pastor of Glencoe Baptist Church. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home of the son, Mr. Wayne Foster, 3769 Burch Bridge Road.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217
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Greensboro News & Record
Sept. 17, 1996
Dorothy Best Foust
WEST PALM BEACH, FLA. - Mrs. Dorothy Best Foust, 90, of 2868 Ashley Dr., Villa C, West Palm Beach, Fla., died Monday, Sept. 16, 1996.
The graveside service will be held 4 p.m. Thursday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Snow Camp.
The body will remain at the Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham until time to be taken to the graveside service.
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Greensboro News & Record
January 27, 1991
Edgar Earl Foust
SNOW CAMP - Edgar Earl Foust, 81, of 6620 Snow Camp Road died Saturday [01-26-1991] at his residence.
Graveside service will be at 2 p.m. Monday in the cemetery of Bethel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member.
A native of Alamance County, he was a retired farmer.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Eunice Herron Foust; several nieces and nephews.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham 7-8:30 p.m. today, other times at the residence.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 25, 2002
Geneva Braxton Foust
GRAHAM — Mrs. Geneva Braxton Foust, 78, formerly of 5852 Snow Camp Road, died Friday, Aug. 23, 2002 at the North Carolina Special Care Center, Wilson, after two years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of Robert P. and Flossie Wright Braxton, both deceased. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, a member of the church choir, a former pianist, a member of the Methodist Women and a Sunday school teacher. She was past president of the Memorial Association of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a former bookkeeper and homemaker.
Survivors include one daughter, Mrs. Sylvia Foust Harding of Florence, S.C.; two sons, William Michael Foust of Greensboro and Gary Braxton Foust of Elon; one sister, Mrs.Edith Braxton Terry of Siler City/Greensboro; and five grandchildren.
The funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The Rev. Clark Barfield, pastor, will officiate.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 7:30 tonight. At other times they will be at the residence of Gary Foust, 106 Elm Crest Lane, Elon.
Memorials may be made to the Alzheimers Association, Western Carolina Chapter, 3800 Shamrock Drive, #999, Charlotte, N.C., 28215-3220.
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The Burlington Times-News
Jan. 8, 1999
Mr. Robert A. Foust
GRAHAM — Mr. Robert A. “Bobby” Foust, 71, of 520 Ward St., died at 12:15 p.m. Thursday, Jan. 7, 1999, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Jo Roberson Foust, who survives, and the late Mrs. Helen Ivey Foust. He was the retired vice president and treasurer of Holt Construction Co. and a former member of the Burlington-Graham ABC Board. He was a U.S. Army veteran of World War II. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where he served on various committees. He was a retired member of the Graham Fire Department.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include three daughters, Mrs. Ronald (Donna) Epps and Mrs. Reid (Jill) Woodard, both of Graham, and Mrs. Paul (Robin) Jagoe of Orlando; a stepson, Mr. Dale Roberson Hargrove of Burlington; and nine grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor, and the Rev. Larry Patrick, former pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 this evening.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 31, 1999
Mr. Hubert E. Fuqua
MEBANE — Mr. Hubert Eugene Fuqua, 88, of 4142 N.C. 119 North, died Monday, Aug. 30, 1999, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a critical illness of one week.
A native of Caswell County, he was the son of Mr. Sidney Thomas Fuqua and Mrs. Nora Rudd Fuqua, both deceased. He was a farmer and a U.S. Army veteran of World War II.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Lorena F. Darling.
He was preceded in death by four sisters, Mrs. Lillian F. Dameron, Mrs. Eva F. Mebane, Mrs. Lizzie F. Carden and Mrs. Ethel F. Blanchard; and three brothers, Mr. Ivey Fuqua, Mr. Clyde Fuqua and Mr. Morris Fuqua.
A graveside service will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. Paul Stennett, pastor.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home of Mrs. Kathleen “Kat” Fuqua, 10849 N.C. 119 South, Mebane.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 18, 2000
Mr. Jessie Thomas George
GRAHAM — Mr. Jessie Thomas George, 78, of 349 Southern High School Road, Lot 2, died at 2:15 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health, two days critical.
A native of Vance County, Va., he was the husband of Mrs. Virginia Shoe George, who survives, and the son of Mr. Robert George and Mrs. Fannie Sherffer George, both deceased. He was retired from Elon College, where he was employed for 22 years and was a member of Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include four stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Poe of Siler City, Mrs. Rita Williams of Snow Camp, Mrs. Kathy Younger and Mrs. Rose Daniels, both of Graham; one stepson, Mr. Carson “Doc” Rogers Jr. of Graham; eight stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church by the Rev. Raeford Brim, pastor, and the Rev. Jimmy Evans. Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 until 9 this evening and at other times at the home.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 19, 2000
Mr. Jessie Thomas George
GRAHAM — Mr. Jessie Thomas George, 78, of 349 Southern High School Road, Lot 2, died at 2:15 a.m., Monday, July 17, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health, two days critical.
A native of Vance County, N.C., he was the husband of Mrs. Virginia Shoe George, who survives, and the son of Mr. Robert George and Mrs. Fannie Sherffer George, both deceased. He was retired from Elon College, where he was employed for 22 years and was a member of Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include four stepdaughters, Mrs. Carolyn Poe of Siler City, Mrs. Rita Williams of Snow Camp, Mrs. Kathy Younger and Mrs. Rose Daniels, both of Graham; one stepson, Mr. Carson “Doc” Rogers Jr. of Graham; eight stepgrandchildren; and three stepgreat-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church by the Rev. Raeford Brim, pastor, and the Rev. Jimmy Evans. Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
McClure Funeral Home in Graham is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
February 15, 2006
Kathryn McPherson Glenn
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Kathryn McPherson Glenn, 73, of 3024 Maple Ave., Burlington, died at her residence on Monday, February 13, 2006, at 10:35 p.m. following several years of declining health.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late A. B. Glenn and the daughter of Robert L. McPherson and Etta Cheek McPherson, both deceased. She was a member of Bellemont United Methodist Church and a former Girl Scout leader. She worked at Western Electric Company and Tower Hosiery Mills.
Survivors include two daughters, Mrs. Susan G. Lee and husband, Barry, and Mrs. Kala Glenn-Pruitt and husband, Kenny, all of Burlington; three grandchildren, Dean Lee, Justin Lee and Cassady P. Clayton, all of Burlington; one great-grandchild, Madison of Burlington; two sisters, Mrs. N. Doris Johnson of Naples, Fla., and Mrs. Naomi M. Capps of Burlington; and a special friend and caregiver, Mrs. Dorothy Pratt.
She was preceded in death by one sister, Mae W. McPherson; and six brothers, Coy McPherson, Homer McPherson, Bobbie McPherson, Willard McPherson, Raymond McPherson and Ben McPherson.
The funeral will be conducted at Bellemont United Methodist Church on Thursday, February 16, 2006, at 11 a.m. by Dr. Holt Clarke and the Rev. R.E.L. Moser. Burial will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery, Snow Camp, N.C.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Burlington today from 6 to 8 p.m. Other times they will be at the residence of a daughter, Susan Lee, 1910 Glendale Lane, Burlington, N.C.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com
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Greensboro News & Record
August 7, 1990
William Godfrey
GRAHAM - William Banks Godfrey, 74, of Route 1, (Holman Road) Snow Camp, died Sunday [08-05-1990] at Duke University Medical Center.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, he was a retired farmer and businessman.
Surviving are sons, William Banks Godfrey Jr. of Atlanta, Ga., Robert Morris Godfrey of Greensboro, Edward Ashley Godfrey of Salisbury, Md.; sisters, Mrs. Stella Duncan, Mrs. Carlene Morris, Mrs. Evelyn Foster, Mrs. Lettie Keck, all of Burlington, Mrs. Emma Allen of Allentown, Pa.; brother, Ervin A. Godfrey of Snow Camp; six grandchildren.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Snow Camp Volunteer Fire Department or to his church.
Rich and Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
November 2, 2005
Edward Teague "Tig" Gross
BURLINGTON- Edward Teague "Tig" Gross of 2342 Atwood Drive, died Monday, Oct. 31, 2005, at Hospice Home, Burlington.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Thursday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp. The Rev. LuAnn Charlton, Pastor of Bethel United Methodist Church will officiate and burial will be in the church cemetery.
Mr. Gross was born in Alamance County. He worked 39 years for Lucent Technologies, during which time he was also an ABC officer. After retirement, Mr. Gross worked with the Stearns Auto Group. Mr. Gross served his country during the Korean conflict with the U.S. Navy. He was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church Memorial Association.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Grady Cecil Gross and Ruby Teague Gross and brothers, Harold Holt Gross and Banks Lea "Buddy" Gross.
Surviving are his wife, Helen Shaw Gross of the home; daughter Susan Caroline Gross of Santa Monica, Calif.; sisters-in-law, Betty Gross of Burlington, Elizabeth "Pat" Shaw Bailey of Snow Camp; nieces, Patsy Bailey Allard (Norman) of Chapel Hill, Barbi Bailey-Smith (T.J.) of Durham, Nancy Gross of Graham, Becky Gross of Burlington; nephews, Kendall "Bucky" (Sheryl) Bailey of San Juan Capistrano, Calif., Jody Bailey (Carol) of Nashville, Tenn., Ryan "Rebel" (Donna) Bailey of Nashville, Tenn., Hal Gross of Clarksville, Va., and Steve Gross (Deborah) of Knoxville, Tenn.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. today at McClure Funeral Home in Graham and other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance/Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, NC 27215.
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The Burlington Times-News
10-08-2002
Donald F. Gum
BURLINGTON — Dr. Donald F. Gum, 55, of 314 Westridge Drive, died at 5:40 a.m. Monday, Oct. 7, 2002, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham after a sudden illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Vicki L. Gum, who survives, and the son of the late Roy M. Gumm and Ruby Walters Gumm. He was a United Methodist Church minister and was a member of Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church, and the N.C. Conference of the United Methodist Church. He was presently serving Rock Creek
United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, and Christ United Methodist Church in Graham. He formerly served at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, was an associate at Davis Street United Methodist Church in Burlington, and was a Director of Pastoral Care at Alamance Regional Medical Center and Wesley Long Hospital. He was also a Fellow in the College of Chaplains. He was a U.S. Army veteran.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include a daughter, Mrs. Tyra Aiken and husband, Johnny, of Graham; a son, Mr. Mark Gum and wife, Jenny, of Mebane; a sister, Mrs. Rae Von Campbell of Smith Mountain Lake, Va.; three brothers, Mr. Harold Gumm, Mr. Bill Gumm, and Mr. Tommy Gumm, all of Graham; a grandson, Jordan Aiken; and an unborn grandchild due Jan. 8, 2003.
He was preceded in death by a daughter, Donna Hope Gum; and granddaughter, Taylor Aiken.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Phillips Chapel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Ebern Allen. The body will be taken to the church 30 minutes prior to the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
January 21, 1992
Allene Thompson Guthrie
HAW RIVER - Mrs. Allene Thompson Guthrie, 80, of 3253-A Mount Willen Road died Monday
[01-20-1992] at Alamance County Hospital.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Orange County, she was a retired employee of Sellers Manufacturing Co.
Surviving are daughters, Mrs. Peggy G. Rich of Burlington, Mrs. Claudette G. Stout of Graham, Mrs. Patricia G. Dodson, Mrs. Nina Lou G. Greeson, both of Haw River, Mrs. Martha G. McVey, Mrs. Lillie Mae G. Holt, both of Snow Camp, Mrs. Mary G. Smith of Siler City; sister, Mrs. Elizabeth Burke of Graham; 20 grandchildren; one stepgrandchild; 21 great-grandchildren; eight step-great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Patricia Dodson, 3253 Mount Willen Road.
Memorial contributions may be made to the Memorial Association of Bethel United Methodist Church, 6040 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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The Burlington Times-News
Mar. 31, 2002
Mr. Howard Lee Haith
GRAHAM — Mr. Howard Lee Haith, 43, of 748 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road, died Friday, March 29, 2002.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of Lee M. and Sarah Frances Lamb Haith, who both survive. He was he was an employee of Lowes Foods Inc.
Survivors other than his parents of the home include a son, Mr. Michael L. Haith of Haw River; and a brother, Ronald Lynn Haith of Graham.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Monday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Howard Thompson. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Camp.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 31, 2002
Mrs. Sarah Frances Lamb Haith
GRAHAM — Mrs. Sarah Frances Lamb Haith, 78, of 748 Moores Chapel Cemetery Road, died Friday, Aug. 30, 2002, at the Chatham Hospital in Siler City after two years of failing health and a critical illness of one week.
A native of Randolph County, she was the wife of Lee M. Haith, who survives, and the daughter of the late James Orville Lamb and Marjorie Fogleman Lamb. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a son, Ronald L. Haith of the home; a brother, Terrel Lamb of Graham; and a grandson, Michael Haith of Haw River.
She was preceded in death by a son, Howard Haith.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 1, 2002, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Clark Barfield. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
August 13, 1996
Roy Zell Herring
GRAHAM - Mr. Roy Zell Herring, 68, of 5222 Snow Camp Rd., Graham, died Sunday, at 10:13 p.m., Aug. 11, 1996, at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro, after six weeks critical illness.
The funeral will be 3 p.m. Wednesday, Aug. 14, 1996, at Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, conducted by the Rev. Roger Cobun, the Rev. Norman F. Fargis, Sr., and the Rev. L.M. Williamson. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Snow Camp.
A native of Alamance County, he was retired from the Burlington Industries House Finishing Plant, with 43 years service. He attended Bethlehem Wesleyan Church, and was a World War II Army veteran.
He is survived by his wife, Mrs. Cornelia Baker Herring of Graham; daughter, Mrs. Margaret Smith of Siler City; son, Mr. Mark Royzell Herring of Burlington; brothers, Mr. Wade Alton Herring of Snow Camp, and Mr. William Lawrence Herring of Graham; two grandson, Brian Smith and Kevin Smith. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Clyde Thomas Herring and Dee Lucian Herring.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7-9 p.m. Tuesday, and other times at the residence. The body will be taken to the church to lie in state for 30 minutes prior to the service.
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The Burlington Times-News
April 19, 2002
Mrs. Ruth Moon Herring
GRAHAM —Mrs. Ruth Moon Herring, 78, of 5537 Thompson Mill Road, died at 10:10 a.m. Thursday, April 18, 2002, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Clyde T. Herring, and the daughter of the late George and Evie Hatch Moon.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Linda Herring of the home; six sons, William “Bobby” Herring, Dwight “Tommy” Herring, and Howard “Mike” Herring, all of Graham, and David G. Herring and Larry W. Herring, both of Snow Camp, and Raymond L. Herring of Swepsonville; a brother, Cecil Moon of Greensboro; six grandchildren; one great-grandchild; and three stepgrandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Saturday at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Doug Durham. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
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The Burlington Times-News
Oct. 1, 2001
Mr. James Royazell Hogan
BURLINGTON — Mr. James Royazell Hogan, 81, of 1210 St. Regis Drive, died at 1 a.m. Sunday, Sept. 30, 2001 at his residence after two years of failing health. He was formerly of 702 Mace Road, Mebane.
He was a native of Alamance County and retired from Huffman Oil Co. He was a member of the Hebron United Methodist Church and was a life member of the Memorial Association at Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a veteran of World War II, serving in the U.S. Army.
He is survived by two daughters, Ms. Vonda Whitley and Mrs. Ronald (Amy) Pattillo, both of Burlington; a son, Mr. Gary Dean Hogan of Mebane; two sisters, Mrs. Margie Sykes f Burlington, and Mrs. Gladys Shore of Haw River; and four grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther Jackson Hogan and Sally Tapp Hogan.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery by the Rev. Marvin Simpson, pastor of Kerrs Chapel Baptist Church.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening. At other times they will be at the home of Ronald and Amy Pattillo, 1258 Kerr’s Chapel Road, Burlington, N.C.
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Greensboro News & Record
December 15, 1998
Nancy Workman Holt
SNOW CAMP - Mrs. Nancy Workman Holt, 67, of 6535 Holman Mill Road, died Monday, Dec. 14, 1998, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be held at 3 p.m. Wednesday, Dec. 16, 1998, at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6:30 to 8:30 p.m. Tuesday, Dec. 15, 1998, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. Other times, they will be at the residence.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 2, 2000
Mrs. Elva Mansfield Meadows Howard
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Elva Mansfield Meadows Howard, 72, of 1333 Springdale Drive, died at 9 p.m. Saturday, July 1, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center, after a short illness.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. William Isaac Meadows and Mr. Billy Junior Howard, who survives. She was the daughter of Mr. Ormand Mansfield and Mrs. Leona Smith Mansfield, both deceased. She was a homemaker and a member of Lowe Memorial Baptist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include two daughters, Mrs. Donna Hicks of Haw River and Mrs. Lisa Dimont of Burlington; two sons, Mr. Billy Meadows of Liberty and Mr. Wayne Meadows of Gibsonville; two sisters, Mrs. Louise Flynn and Mrs. Margaret Gilbert, both of Burlington; a brother, Mr. Charles “Bud” Mansfield of Burlington; nine grandchildren; and seven great grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Lowe Memorial Baptist Church by the Rev. Bill Gindlesperger, pastor. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
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The Burlington Times-News
Jan. 19, 2001
Mrs. Judith Garrison Isley
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Judith Garrison “Judy” Isley, 55, of 2110 Bason Creek Road, died at 4:20 p.m. Wednesday, Jan. 17, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. Dennis Ray Isley, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. J. Ernest Garrison, who survives, and the late Mrs. Ruth Boone Garrison. She was retired from The University of Chapel Hill Caduceus Medical Book Store and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church. She was a member of the Multiple Sclerosis Society.
Survivors other than her husband of the home and her father of Burlington include a daughter, Mrs. Nikki Arnette Linnsen of Lake City, Fla.; a son, Mr. Tim Scot Arnette of Charlotte; a brother, Mr. Jerry Garrison of Burlington and three grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charles Litzenberger, pastor. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home of the father, Mr. J. Ernest Garrison, 4133 Burch Bridge Road.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery Fund, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217, or to the National Multiple Sclerosis Society, Central North Carolina Chapter, 2211 West Meadowview Road, Suite 30, Greensboro, N.C. 27407.
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The Burlington Times-News
09-26-2002
Maria R. Jenness
HAW RIVER — Mrs. Maria R. Jenness, 66, of 918 E. Main St., Lot 4, died at 5 p.m. Sunday, Sept. 22, 2002.
Survivors include a daughter, Miss Polly Marie Jenness of Burlington; a son, Mr. Henry Paul Jenness of the home; and three grandsons.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Snow Camp.
Rich & Thompson Funeral and Cremation Service in Graham is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record
Feb. 27, 1996
Earl H. Johnson
GRAHAM - Mr. Earl H. Johnson, 76, of 5314 Snow Camp Rd., died Monday, Feb. 26, 1996.
Funeral will be 2:30 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church.
The family will receive friends 7-9 p.m. tonight at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham.
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec. 7, 2001
Mrs. Margie Flossie Johnson
SNOW CAMP — Mrs. Margie Flossie Johnson, 83, of 6403 Snow Camp Road, died at 9:30 a.m. Thursday, Dec. 6, 2001, at Cheerful Heart Family Care after several years of failing health.
She is survived by a daughter, Mrs. Jamie Geraldine “Jeri” Foust of Snow Camp.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 Saturday evening.
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Greensboro News & Record
February 26, 1990
Pearl Johnson
GRAHAM - Miss Pearl Vermeil Johnson, 80, of 5314 Snow Camp Road died Saturday
[02-24-1990] at Alamance Memorial Hospital in Burlington.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Rich & Thompson Mortuary. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
A Gaston County native, she was a retired employee of Sellars Manufacturing and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Surviving are sister, Mrs. R. L. Allen of Mount Holly; brothers, William A. Johnson of the home, Earl H. Johnson of Graham.
The family will be at the mortuary 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Earl Johnson, Snow Camp Road in Graham.
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Greensboro News & Record
August 26, 1995
William Arthur Johnson
GRAHAM - Mr. William Arthur Johnson, 79, of 5314 Snow Camp Road died Friday, Aug. 25, 1995.
Funeral will be 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, with visitation 7-9 tonight at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham.
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The Burlington Times-News
Dec 14, 2001
Mary Elizabeth Kernodle
GRAHAM — Mary Elizabeth Kernodle, 85, of 1025 Ivey Road, Apt. A, died Thursday, Dec. 13, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after several years of failing health, and a critical illness of one week.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Joseph Anderson Kernodle and Eliza Jane Faucette Kernodle. She was a former employee with Kayser-Roth Hosiery.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Ruby K. Hunter of Graham; and a brother, Lonzie Kernodle of Burlington.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery by the Rev. Charles Litzenberger.
The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall, and at other times at the residence.
Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory is in charge of arrangements.
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The Burlington Times-News
Jan. 94, 2000
Mrs. Ramona M. Kernodle
234 Burch Bridge Road, died at 6:45 a.m. Monday, Jan. 3, 2000, at White Oak Manor after one year of failing health.
A native of Ocala, Fla., she was the wife of Mr. Lowell Kernodle, who survives, and the daughter of Mr. Otis Martin and Mrs. Belle Colvard Martin, both deceased. She was a retired school teacher in the Alamance County School System, working the majority of her career at Altamahaw-Ossipee Elementary School. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Burlington.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include a daughter, Ms. Mary Ann Kernodle of Black Mountain; and a son, Mr. James “Jimmy” L. Kernodle Jr. of the home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Burlington by the Rev. Charlie Litzenberger, pastor. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in Bethlehem Christian Church cemetery.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
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Greensboro News & Record
October 5, 1991
Amick Lloyd
GRAHAM - R. Amick Lloyd, 77, of 847 Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road, died Friday
[10-04-1991].
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Orange County, he was a retired service station operator and a charter member of the Eli Whitney Ruritan Club. He helped organize the Eli Whitney Fire Department, served as its chief for 13 years and was a member of its board of directors.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Irene Johnson Lloyd; son, Henry Jack Lloyd of Graham; sister, Mrs. Bernice L. Stout of Graham; one grandson.
The family will be McClure Funeral Home in Graham 7-9 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6040 Snow Camp Rd., Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
November 28, 1990
John Rezzie Lloyd
GRAHAM - John Rezzie Lloyd, 74, of 355 Moores Chapel Cemetery Road died Tuesday [11-27-1990] at Duke Hospital in Durham.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Thursday at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Orange County, he was a retired plant manager for Alamance Redi-Mix Concrete and a member of the Eli Whitney Ruritan Club. He was chairman of the board of trustees of his church and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Mabel Thompson Lloyd; son, Lynn Lloyd of Graham; sister, Mrs. Bernice Stout of Graham; brother, Amick Lloyd of Graham; two grandsons.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel Memorial Association Endowment Fund, C/O Nina Arnette, 512 Moores Chapel Cemetery Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
July 27, 1993
Myrtle W. Mann
SNOW CAMP - Mrs. Myrtle W. Mann, 86, of 1048 Lambe Road died July 26, 1993.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church.
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Greensboro News & Record
October 23, 1991
John Rudy Mansfield
BURLINGTON - Funeral for John Rudy Mansfield, 83, of 2814 Mansfield Road, who died Monday
[10-21-1991], will be at 2 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
April 30, 1991
Mary Jewel Mansfield
BURLINGTON - Mrs. Mary Jewel Mansfield, 86, formerly of 2216 Durham St., died Monday [04-29-1991] at Central Piedmont Convalescent Care.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Wednesday at Lowe Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, she was a retired employee of Cone Mills in Haw River and a Baptist.
Surviving are daughter, Cleo M. Carter of Burlington; five grandchildren.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of Mrs. Barbara Mitchell, 1213 Gordon St.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 23, 1999 and Aug. 24, 1999
Mrs. Pearl Mansfield
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Pearl Tulloch Blackwelder Mansfield, 90, of 2814 Mansfield Road, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, at the Hospice Home after a seven-month illness.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. John Rudy Mansfield, who died in 1991, and the daughter of Mr. William David Tulloch and Mrs. Bertie Reid Tulloch, both deceased. She was a retired employee of Virginia Mills of Swepsonville. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church where was a member of the Joy Sunday school class, the United Methodist Women and the Senior Citizen Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Frances Blackwelder Layton of Graham, Mrs. Carolyn Blackwelder Stewart of Burlington and Mrs. Jo Ann Mansfield Madren of Los Gatos, Calif.; two brothers, Mr. John Tulloch of Pine Bluff and Mr. Robert Tulloch of Durham; a stepsister, Mrs. Marion Butler of Lawrenceville, Ga.; 20 grandchildren, 26 great-grandchildren and four great-great-grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charlie Litzenberger, pastor, and the Rev. Tommy Willis, pastor of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church. The body will be placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at Lowe Funeral Home from 6 to 8 this evening and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216, or to Bethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 25, 1999
Mrs. Pearl Mansfield
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Pearl Tulloch Blackwelder Mansfield, 90, of 2814 Mansfield Road, died at 5:25 a.m. Sunday, Aug. 22, 1999, at the Hospice Home after a seven-month illness.
A native of Rockingham County, she was the wife of Mr. John Rudy Mansfield, who died in 1991, and the daughter of Mr. William David Tulloch and Mrs. Bertie Reid Tulloch, both deceased. She was a retired employee of Virginia Mills of Swepsonville. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church, where she was a member of the Joy Sunday school class, the United Methodist Women and the Senior Citizen Club.
Survivors include three daughters, Mrs. Frances Blackwelder Layton of Graham, Mrs. Carolyn Blackwelder Stewart of Burlington and Mrs. Jo Ann Mansfield Madren of Los Gatos, Calif.; two brothers, Mr. John Tulloch of Pine Bluff and Mr. Robert Tulloch of Durham; a stepsister, Mrs. Marion Butler of Lawrenceville, Ga.; 20 grandchildren; 26 great-grandchildren; and four great-great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by three sons, Mr. Lonnie Blackwelder, Mr. Bill Blackwelder and Mr. Charles Blackwelder; and five brothers, Mr. Carlton Tulloch, Mr. Cleatus Tulloch, Mr. Bill Tulloch, Mr. Charles Tulloch and Mr. Reid Tulloch.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Charlie Litzenberger, pastor, who will be assisted by the Rev. Tommy Willis, pastor of Andrews Memorial Baptist Church. The body will placed in the church 30 minutes before the service. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the home.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122, or to Bethel United Methodist Church, 1421 Bethel Methodist Church Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
Lowe Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record
July 11, 1992
Betsy Starr McPherson
GRAHAM - Mrs. Betsy Starr McPherson, 65, of 514 McGee St. died July 10, 1992, at her home.
Funeral will be at 5 p.m. Sunday at First United Methodist Church of Graham, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, she was a former office manager and bookkeeper and was former owner of Betsy's Crafts.
Surviving are husband, John Lee McPherson; daughter, Mrs. Beth McPherson Grissman of Pomona, Calif.; sons, Don McPherson of Burlington, Worth McPherson of Graham; sisters, Mrs. Aylease Bowman of Graham, Mrs. LaRue Benson of Burlington; brother, John S. Starr of Greensboro; five grandchildren.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham 7-9 tonight.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
December 1, 2004
Bobbie Darrell McPherson
BURLINGTON Mr. Bobbie Darrell McPherson, 67, of 2032 Race Track Road, died Monday, Nov. 29, 2004, at his residence.
The funeral will be held at 11 a.m. Thursday at Rich & Thompson Chapel, Burlington.
Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery, Snow Camp.
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The Burlington Times-News
May 22, 2001
Mrs. Grace McPherson McPherson
SNOW CAMP — Mrs. Grace McPherson McPherson, 79, of 7043 Snow Camp Road, died at 9:45 a.m. Monday, May 21, 2001, at the home of her daughter, Ms. Jamie Graves, in Graham after several years of failing health, one month critical.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late Mr. James Paul McPherson, and the daughter of Mr. W. Lawrence McPherson and Mrs. Maude McPherson, both deceased.
She was a retired schoolteacher for the Alamance County School System and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp.
Survivors include a daughter, Ms. Jamie E. Graves of Graham; a son, Mr. James L. “Jimmy” McPherson of the home; two sisters, Mrs. Beryl Moser of Burlington and Miss Nannie McPherson of Snow Camp; a brother, Mr. W. Leonard McPherson of Snow Camp; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Camp by the Rev. Randy C. Blanchard, and the Rev. R. E. L. Moser.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home of the daughter, Ms. Jamie Graves, 1661 Payne Road Graham.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216.
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The Burlington Daily Times
Feb. 14, 1940
Gray McPherson
Gray McPherson, aged 27 [79] years, one of the best known and most highly esteemed of South Alamance farmers, died
Thursday morning at 10:30 at the home of his son,
Lon McPherson, Newlin township, following six days of critical illness. His wife died only a year or more ago and he had been with his son since that time.
He was a consistent member of Bethel M. P. church, and the funeral service was held there this morning at 11 o'clock by his former pastor, Rev. G. W. Holmes, assisted by Rev. J. A. Burgess, and the body interred in the church cemetery.
He is survived by two daughters and four sons; Mrs. Newsom Lindley Snow Camp Mrs. Luther Foust, and Lon and Enoch McPherson Graham, route 1; Dr. R. G. McPherson, Saxapahaw, and Tully McPherson, Liberty; and by one brother, William McPherson, Liberty.
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The Burlington Times-News
Mar. 28, 2002
John Lee “Pops” McPherson
GRAHAM — John Lee “Pops” McPherson, 76, of Etowah, died Tuesday, March 26, 2002, at Pardee Memorial Hospital.
He was a native of Alamance County and lived in Graham, N.C. most of his life spending the past seven years in Etowah and Graham, N.C. He was the son of Imogene Moser McPherson of Burlington, N.C. and the late John H. McPherson. He was preceded in death by his first wife Betsy Starr McPherson who died in 1992. He worked for the North Carolina Department of Transportation as a Highway Engineer for 40 years, retiring in 1987. He was a leader in the Boy Scouts of America Cherokee Council for 25 years, past member of Graham Exchange Club, and member of the Alamance County Senior Golf Association. He was an Associate member of Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church in Horseshoe, N.C. and member of First United Methodist Church in Graham, N.C.
In addition to his mother he is survived by his loving wife Betty Richardson McPherson; two sons Don “Bolt” McPherson of Burlington, N.C. and Worth McPherson and his wife Debbie of Graham, N.C.; one daughter Rev. Beth Crissman and her husband Rev. Kelly Crissman of Asheville; five stepdaughters, Carol Hill and her husband Jeff, Debbie Golebiowski and her husband Danny, Robin Farr and her husband Hollis, Sandy Kuffel and her husband Larry, and Nancy Bradford and her husband Alan; seven grandchildren; one great grandchild 12 stepgrandchildren and three great-stepgrandchildren; one sister Ellen Huffines and her husband Grover and two nephews.
A funeral service will be held on Saturday March 30, at 11:00 AM at the First United Methodist Church in Graham, N.C. with the Rev. Paul Phillips officiating. Burial will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery. The family will receive friends on Thursday from 7 to 8:30 PM at Thos. Shepherd & Son Funeral Directors and on Friday from 7 to 9 PM at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, N.C.
Memorial contributions may be made to Cummings Memorial United Methodist Church Banner Farm Road. Horseshoe, N.C., 28742, or First United Methodist Church 303 N. Main St., Graham, N.C. 27253.
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The Burlington Times-News
May 6, 2000
Mrs. Lake R. McPherson
BURLINGTON —Mrs. Lake R. McPherson, 80, of 1736 Whites Kennel Road, died at 11 a.m. Thursday, May 4, 2000, at Alamance Health Care Center.
A native of Guilford County, she was the wife of the late Mr. Bobbie Lee McPherson and the daughter of Mr. William “Bill” Washington Roberson and Mrs. Mary Newell Roberson, both deceased. She was co-owner of Maple Avenue Cleaners and made pies to sell on Friday under the name of Lake “Pie” McPherson. She was a member of Bellemont United Methodist Church and the Philathia Sunday school class.
Survivors include two sons, Mr. Darrell McPherson and Mr. Danny McPherson, both of Burlington; a sister, Mrs. Dorothene R. Moser of Huntington Beach, Calif.; two grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.
She was preceded in death by a son, Mr. David Lee McPherson.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bellemont United Methodist Church by the Rev. Jeff Roberts, pastor, the Rev. Rhodie Jacobson, associate pastor, and the Rev. Bill Wolfe, former pastor. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Snow Camp.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Mortuary in Burlington from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Bellemont United Methodist Church, 4039 Markwood Drive, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
The family will be at Rich and Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 3 to 5 p.m. today and at other times at the home of Karen Curtis, 5710 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
February 15, 1991
Mae W. McPherson
BURLINGTON - Mae W. McPerson[sic], 78, of 1864 White Kennel Road, Lot 23, died Thursday [02-14-1991] at her home.
Private graveside service will be held Saturday in the cemetery of Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp, of which she was a member.
A native of Alamance County, she was a retired waitress.
Surviving are sisters, Mrs. Doris M. Johnson of Forestville, Md., Mrs. Naomi Capps, Mrs. Kathryn M. Glenn, both of Burlington; brothers, Homer D. McPherson, Bobbie L. McPherson, Willard G. McPherson, all of Burlington, Ben L. McPherson of Graham.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, 1713 Edgewood Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
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The Burlington Times-News
Feb. 18, 2003
Miss Nannie McPherson
SNOW CAMP — Miss Nannie McPherson, 95, of 7255 Snow Camp Road, died at 7 a.m. Monday, Feb. 17, 2003, at the residence of a niece, Jamie Graves, 1661 Payne Road, Graham after a few months of declining health and one month critical.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late W. Lawrence McPherson and Maude McPherson. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and the United Methodist Women.
Survivors include a sister, Mrs. Beryl Moser of Burlington; a niece, Ms. Jamie Graves of Graham; and a nephew, Mr. James L. McPherson of Snow Camp.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Grace M. McPherson; and a brother, Mr. W. Leonard McPherson.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Wednesday at the Rich & Thompson Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Clark Barfield, and the Rev. R. E. L. Moser. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home in Graham from 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday prior to the service, and at other times at the residence of the niece, Ms. Jamie Graves, 1661 Payne Road, Graham.
Memorials may be made to Hospice and Palliative Care of Alamance-Caswell, 914 Chapel Hill Road, Burlington, N.C. 27215.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 10, 2001
Mr. W. Leonard McPherson
SNOW CAMP — Mr. W. Leonard McPherson, 75, of 7255 Snow Camp Road, died at 9:31 p.m. Sunday, July 8, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a critical illness of six weeks.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of W. Lawrence McPherson and Maude McPherson McPherson, both deceased. He was a retired farmer and a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include two sisters, Mrs. Beryl Moser of Burlington and Miss Nannie McPherson of the home.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Grace M. McPherson.
A graveside service will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery on Snow Camp Road by the Rev. Randy C. Blanchard and the Rev. R. E. L. Moser.
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Greensboro News & Record
March 16, 1993
Clyde F. Meisenheimer
Clyde F. "Mike" Meisenheimer, 81, of 634 Plainfield Road died March 14, 1993, at Wesley Long Community Hospital.
Funeral will be at 12:30 p.m. Wednesday at Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Funeral Home. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery, Snow Camp.
A native of Concord, he was a member of Christ Lutheran Church, a member of Masonic Lodge 656, a retired employee of Duke Power and a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. James T. Ivey of Greensboro; sister, Mrs. Nancy Mabel Elizabeth Walker of Salisbury; brother, Lewis Franklin Meisenheimer of New Bern; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at the funeral home 7-9 tonight.
Contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Memorial Endowment Fund, 512 Moore's Chapel Cemetery Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
November 9, 1992
Margaret Foust Meisenheimer
Mrs. Margaret Foust Meisenheimer, 76, of 817 Idlewood Drive died Nov. 7, 1992 at her home.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Tuesday at Christ Lutheran Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Bethel Methodist Church Cemetery in Snow Camp.
She was a native of Snow Camp.
Surviving are husband, Clyde Meisenheimer; daughter, Barbara Ivey of Greensboro; three grandchildren; two great-grandchildren.
The family will be at Hanes-Lineberry North Elm Street Funeral Home 7-9 tonight.
Memorial contributions may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Memorial Endowment Fund, 512 Moore's Chapel Cemetery Rd., Graham, N.C. 27253.
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The Burlington Daily Times-News
Feb. 20, 1974
Ada Allen Murray
Mrs. Ada Allen Murray, 81, of Rt. 2, Burlington, died at her home Tuesday at 4:45 p.m. following several years of illness.
A native of Alamance County, she was the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim Allen, and wife of Claude Eugene Murray, who survives.
In addition to her husband, she is survived by her sons, the Rev. Lonnie W. Murray and James W. Murray, both of Rt. 2, Burlington; sister, Mrs. Loal Mae Solomon, Graham; brother, Clyde Allen, Burlington; nine grandchildren and two great-grandchildren.
Final rites will be 2 p.m. Thursday at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Burlington.
The Rev. Curtis Oakley, pastor of Riverside Baptist Church, and the Rev. Gerald Sanders, pastor of Lakeview United Church of Christ, will officiate;
Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The body will remain at McClure Funeral Home in Burlington through the service. The family will be at the funeral home today from 7 to 9 p.m.
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The Burlington Times-News
March 8, 2002
Hoston Elmo Paschal
BURLINGTON — Hoston Elmo Paschal, 82, of 3202 Kellam Ct., died Thursday March 7, 2002 at Alamance Regional Medical Center. A native of Caswell County, he was the son of the late Elisha P. and Fannie Tate Paschal and the husband of Dorothy Hundley Overbey Paschal who survives.
Mr. Paschal was a retired employee of Burlington Industries, Pioneer Plant, a member of Faith Bible Chapel where he had served as Deacon and Usher. He was an Air Force Veteran of WWII.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Dorothy Hundley Overbey Paschal of the home, stepdaughter, Mrs. Carol Estes and her husband John of Cary, Mrs. Glenda Porter and her husband Leonard of Virginia Beach, VA, and Mrs. Diane Whitaker and her husband Roy of Burlington. six stepgrandchildren and two great-stepgrandchildren; sisters, Mrs. Nonia Bell Moore of Greensboro and Mrs. Ann Binus of Louisville, KY; brother, Ernest Paschal and his wife Edna and Wilbert Paschal and his wife Ailene all of Reidsville. He was preceded in death by his parents; wife, Elizabeth Saunders Paschal; two brothers, Jessie Paschal and William Ed Paschal; two sisters, Mrs. Hattie Haney and Mrs. Bessie Rainey.
Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. in the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by Rev. Mark Robertson, pastor of Faith Bible Chapel. Interment will follow in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mr. Pashal will remain at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory through the l service. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from 6-8 p.m. today. At other times at the residence.
A graveside service will be held at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 Saturday evening.
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The Burlington Times-News
Feb. 16, 2002
W. Ervin Pennington
BURLINGTON — W. Ervin Pennington, 73, of 732 Scott St., died Friday, Feb. 15, 2002, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a brief illness.
A native of Alamance County, he was the son of the late Nathan Ira and Evie Sue Swaim Pennington. He was retired from Pine Chemical Co. and was of the Baptist faith. He was a 1954 graduate of Elon University and a member of I.M.A. and was a U.S. Navy veteran.
Survivors include his wife, Mrs. Margaret Pickrell Pennington with whom he celebrated 41 years of marriage; two daughters, ms Dawn Pennington of Burlington and Donna Mumford and husband, Tommy, of Graham; a sister, Mrs. Pat Harwood of Maryland; three brothers, Howard Pennington of Elon, Donald Pennington of Columbus, Ohio, and John Pennington of Greensboro; and grandchildren, Brock Jones, Daniel Mumford, T. J. Mumford and Amber Catlett.
He was preceded in death by several sisters and brothers.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at the Lowe Funeral Home Chapel by the Rev. Bobby Craddock. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at Lowe Funeral Home and Crematory from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the residence.
Memorials may be made to Faucette Fire Department, 2164 Carolina Road, Burlington, N.C. 27217.
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Greensboro News & Record
August 28, 1998
Wilma Rayborn
SNOW CAMP - Ms. Wilma Gray (Gaye) Rayborn, 60, of 7044-B Snow Camp Road, died Wednesday, Aug. 26, 1998, at her residence.
The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Saturday, Aug. 29, 1998, at the McClure Funeral Home Chapel, Graham. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Friday, Aug. 28, 1998, at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, other times, at the residence of Mrs. Shelvy Geber, 7044 Snow Camp Road, Snow Camp.
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Greensboro News & Record (NC)
May 8, 2003
Joy Lee Wood Roberson
GRAHAM Mrs. Joy Lee Wood Roberson, 72, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 6, 2003, after five months of critical illness. The funeral will be 11 a.m. Friday at Bethel United Methodist Church, with Rev. Clark Barfield, Pastor, officiating. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
She was a native of Alamance County, a member of Bethel United Methodist Church and was retired from MacField Textile Mill. She was a retired beautician and enjoyed baking and decorating cakes.
She was preceded in death by husband, George L. Roberson, Jr.; parents, John Ross Wood and Ava Liza Jane Johnson Wood; one grandchild; three brothers and two sisters.
She is survived by daughters, Margaret Lee "Susie" Herring and husband, Billy of Snow Camp, Ava Louise Couturier and husband, Steve, of Swepsonville, Bobbie Jean Davis and husband, Roscoe of Elon, Evelyn Joyce Whittle and husband, Ricky of Snow Camp, Jennifer Ann Graham and husband, David of Liberty and Kelly Dee Browne and husband, Shawn, of Elon; sons, Thomas Leroy Roberson of Snow Camp and George Wayne Roberson of Greensboro; 18 grandchildren; 13 great-grandchildren; sister, Avenelle Stout of Graham; brother, Vernon Wood of Snow Camp; special friend and
fiancé, Earnest J. Parrish of Elon.
The family will receive friends at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 until 9 p.m. Thursday.
She will forever be in our hearts and will be deeply missed.
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The Burlington Times-News
Oct. 22, 1999
Mr. Robert Eugene Roberson
GRAHAM — Mr. Robert Eugene “Bob” Roberson, 93, of 3636-F Preacher Holmes Road, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after 18 months of failing health, one week critical.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Lillian Edith Holt Roberson, who survives, and the son of Mr. Julius M. Roberson and Mrs. Jo Ella Shaw Roberson, both deceased. He was retired from Sellars Manufacturing Co. in Saxapahaw and was the oldest member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bethel Senior Citizens, the Golden Nuggets Senior Citizens and played with the L&W Bluegrass Band for 20 years.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include five daughters, Mrs. Frances R. Marlette, Mrs. Billie R. Andrews, Mrs. Jo R. Foust and Mrs. Jo Ella Day, all of Graham, and Mrs. Bobbie R. Hargrove of Bedford, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Merle Sharpe of Graham; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Miss Margaret Roberson, Mrs. Frances R. Boone and Mrs. Ella R. Bettini; five brothers, Mr. George Roberson, Mr. Roland Roberson, Mr. Jim Roberson, Mr. Nathaniel Roberson and Mr. Ralph Roberson; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor, and the Rev. Jay Kinnett, hospice chaplain. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 Saturday evening.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
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The Burlington Times-News
Oct. 23, 1999
Mr. Robert Eugene Roberson
GRAHAM — Mr. Robert Eugene “Bob” Roberson, 93, of 3636-F Preacher Holmes Road, died at 2 a.m. Thursday, Oct. 21, 1999, at the Hospice Home of Burlington after 18 months of failing health, one week critical.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Lillian Edith Holt Roberson, who survives, and the late Mrs. Emma Holt Roberson. He was the son of Mr. Julius M. Roberson and Mrs. Jo Ella Shaw Roberson, both deceased. He was retired from Sellars Manufacturing Co. in Saxapahaw and was the oldest member of Bethel United Methodist Church. He was a member of the Bethel Senior Citizens, the Golden Nuggets Senior Citizens and played with the L&W Bluegrass Band for 20 years.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include five daughters, Mrs. Frances R. Marlette, Mrs. Billie R. Andrews, Mrs. Jo R. Foust and Mrs. Jo Ella Day, all of Graham, and Mrs. Bobbie R. Hargrove of Bedford, Va.; a sister, Mrs. Merle Sharpe of Graham; 10 grandchildren; and nine great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by three sisters, Miss Margaret Roberson, Mrs. Frances R. Boone and Mrs. Ella R. Bettini; five brothers, Mr. George Roberson, Mr. Roland Roberson, Mr. Jim Roberson, Mr. Nathaniel Roberson and Mr. Ralph Roberson; and two grandchildren.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor, and the Rev. Jay Kinnett, hospice chaplain. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 7 to 9 this evening.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
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The Burlington Times-News
Oct. 28, 2000
W. Talmadge “Hoagie” Shaw
SNOW CAMP — Mr. W. Talmadge “Hoagie” Shaw, 82, of 6947 Snow Camp Road, died Friday, Oct. 27, 2000, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after an illness of three years.
A native of Alamance County, he was the husband of Mrs. Sadie McPherson Shaw, who survives, and the son of Mr. John Madison Shaw and Mrs. Nellie Williams Shaw, both deceased. He was retired from Sears and Roebuck Co. and was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp.
Survivors other than his wife of the home include five daughters, Mrs. Carole S. Braxton, Mrs. Gail S. Grinstead and Mrs. Betty S. Dean, all of Snow Camp, and Mrs. Patricia S. Lindley and Mrs. Jan S. Murray, both of Graham; a sister, Mrs. Doris Phillippi of Alamance; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
He was preceded in death by a sister, Ms. Maurine Johnson.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Sunday at Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church Building Fund, 6040 Snow Camp Road, Graham, N.C. 27253.
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Greensboro News & Record
January 26, 1993
Cindy Gale Kivett Shoe
GRAHAM - Mrs. Cindy Gale Kivett Shoe, 36, of 5639 Thompson Mill Road died Jan. 25, 1993,at Duke University Medical Center.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. Wednesday at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Surviving are husband, Calvin Eugene "Gene" Shoe; daughter, Miss Angela Marie Shoe; son, Michael Eugene Shoe; parents, James T. and Doris Cox Kivett of Snow Camp; sister, Mrs. Debbie Green of Siler City; brother, Tim Kivett of Snow Camp.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home 7-9 tonight.
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The Burlington Times-News
June 11, 2002
Bonnie Mae Herron Smith
BURLINGTON — Mrs. Bonnie Mae Herron Smith, 79, of 342 Harden St., died Saturday, June 8, 2002, at Hospice Home, Burlington.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of the late James Howard Smith, and the daughter of the late Broadie Sampson and Sexie Walters Herron. She was retired from Burlington Mills and was a member of Emmanuel United Methodist Church.
Survivors include a brother, Sampson Walter Herron of Graham; three half sisters, Eunice Foust and Vanice Tingen, both of Graham, and Annabell Herron Hill of Burlington; and five nieces, Jean Marie Herron, Sandra Kay Baldwin, and Nannie Eunice Hawk, all of Graham, Cathie Mae Mitchell of Snow Camp, and Martha Anna Powers of Washington, D.C.
The funeral will be conducted at 10 a.m. Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham by the Rev. Todd Krueger, pastor of Emmanuel United Methodist Church. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Home in Graham from 6 to 8 this evening.
Memorials may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell, P.O. Box 2122, Burlington, N.C. 27216-2122.
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Greensboro News & Record
Sept. 24, 1997
Maggie Lee Law Smith
GRAHAM - Mrs. Maggie Lee Law Smith, 67, of 4906 Snow Camp Road, Graham, died at 2:45 a.m. Tuesday, Sept. 23, 1997, at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
The funeral will be at 2 p.m. Thursday, Sept. 25, 1997, at McClure Funeral Home Chapel in Graham, with burial in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery. David Vaugh of Gastonia Church of Christ, and Al Bergeron of Mebane Street Church of Christ of Burlington will officiate.
Mrs. Smith was born on Dec. 13, 1929, in Surry County, a daughter of the late John and Leora Estep Law. She was a homemaker and a member of Mebane Street Church of Christ.
She is survived by her husband, Mr. Gaither H. Smith of the home; daughter, Ms. Sharon Patricia Smith of Morehead City; son, Mr. Barry Lynn Smith of Gastonia; four sisters, Ms. Dorma Bishop of Kimesville, Ms. Marie Smith of Liberty, Ms. Jettie King of Burlington, Ms. Pearl Simmons of Gibsonville; brothers, Mr. George Law of Liberty, Mr. Billy Law of Randleman; half-brother, Kenneth Law of Burlington; and stepbrothers, Ray Butler of Burlington, and Tommy Butler of Snow Camp.
Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by an infant son, Allen Wayne Smith; and by three brothers, David Law, James Law and Sam Law.
The family will receive friends from 7 to 9 p.m. Wednesday at McClure Funeral Home in Graham, and other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to the American Diabetes Association, 3109 Poplarwood Court, Suite 125, Raleigh, N.C. 27604-1043.
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Greensboro News & Record
November 11, 1998
Rochell Williams Spoon
GRAHAM - Mrs. Rochell Williams Spoon, 85, of 4822 Snow Camp Road, died Monday, Nov. 9, 1998, at her home.
The funeral will be held at 1 p.m. Thursday, Nov. 12, 1998, at Bethel United Methodist Church.
Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 11, 1998, at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham, at other times, at the home.
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The Burlington Times-News
Aug. 10, 2001
Mrs. Mary Stout
SNOW CAMP — Mrs. Mary Stout, 68, of 815 Lambe Road, died at 11:35 a.m. Thursday, Aug. 9, 2001, at Alamance Regional Medical Center after a critical illness of two weeks.
A native of Alamance County, she was the wife of Mr. John Stout, who survives. She was an active member of the Bethel Community and the Bethel Fire Department Auxiliary. She was a member of Bethel United Methodist Church.
Survivors other than her husband of the home include two daughters, Mrs. Marilynn (Keith) Stout Fogleman and Mrs. Janet (Roger) Stout Williams, both of Graham; one son, Mr. John Charles (Cheryl Barbour) Stout of Graham; five grandchildren; two sisters, Mrs. Becky Stout Morgan of Mauldlin, S.C. and Nancy D. Stout of Snow Camp; two brothers, Mr. Harry Stout Jr. of Snow Camp and Mr. Thomas E. Stout of Orlando, Fla.
She was preceded in death by four brothers, William L. Stout, Robert P. Stout, Albert B. Stout and James T. Stout; and a grandson, Eric D. Fogleman.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Saturday at Bethel United Methodist Church by the Rev. Randy Blanchard. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
Visitation will be from 6 to 8 this evening at McClure Funeral Home in Graham. At other times, the family will be at the home, 815 Lambe Road, Snow Camp.
Memorials may be made to Bethel United Methodist Church, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Snow Camp; to Cane Creek Friends; or to a charity of choice.
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Greensboro News & Record
March 24, 1992
Joshua Wade Thomas
SNOW CAMP - Joshua Wade Thomas, infant son of Phillip Daniel and Tammy Foust Thomas of Route 1 (Mike Lindley Road), died Monday, March 23, 1992, at his home.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Wednesday at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery.
Surviving in addition to his parents are a sister, Elisha Denise Thomas of Mebane; brothers, Daniel Wayne Thomas, Brandon Dee Thomas, Cableb Bradley Thomas, all of the home; maternal grandparents, James and Peggy Herring Foust of Snow Camp; paternal grandparents, Joe and Maxine Holder Thomas of Haw River; maternal great-grandmother and step great-grandfather, Josephine Herring and the Rev. Harry J. Coulon of Graham.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence of James and Peggy Herring Foust, Route 1 (Mike Lindley Road).
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Greensboro News & Record
February 12, 1991
Albert Newton Thompson
GRAHAM - Albert Newton Thompson, 65, of 5947 South N.C. 87 died Sunday [02-10-1991] at his home.
Funeral will be at 3 p.m. today at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, he was a retired employee of Flav-O-Rich Dairy and a beef-cattle farmer. He was a Navy veteran of World War II.
Surviving are wife, Mrs. Louise Riley Thompson; daughters, Mrs. Betty Isaacs, Mrs. Judy Bradshaw, Mrs. Susan Doby, all of Graham; son, Gary A. Thompson of the home; sisters, Mrs. Rachel Braxton, Mrs. Mary Norwood, Mrs. Alice Hadley, all of Graham, Mrs. Dorothy Bunn of Southern Pines; brothers, John Sabert Thompson, Elmer Blair Thompson, both of Graham, Julian ``Sam'' Thompson of Burlington, the Rev. Henry Churchill Thompson of Lenior; five grandchildren.
The family will be at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alamance-Caswell County, 1713 Edgewood Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
Rich & Thompson Funeral Home is in charge of arrangements.
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Greensboro News & Record
Feb. 16, 1995
Mattie Crawford Thompson
GRAHAM -- Mrs. Mattie Crawford Thompson, 93, of 1554 S. Main St., died Wednesday, Feb. 15, at her home after a year of declining health.
Mrs. Thompson, a native of Orange County, was the daughter of the late John V. and Adeline Maynard Crawford. She was the wife of the late Onslow O. Thompson Sr. Mrs. Thompson was a member of Bethany Presbyterian Church, the Golden Rule Sunday School Class and the Women of the Church. The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home chapel in Graham by the Rev. Norman M. Whitney Sr. Burial will be in the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Snow Camp. Mrs. Thompson is survived by a daughter, Miss Linda Thompson of the home; two sons, Mr. O.O. Thompson Jr. and Mr. Edmund L. ``Toot'' Thompson, both of Graham; three grandchildren; four great-grandchildren; and two great-great-grandchildren. The family will receive visitors from 7 p.m. to 9 p.m. today at Rich & Thompson Funeral Home and at other times at the home. Memorials may be made to Bethany Presbyterian Church, 1500 S. Main St., Graham 27253.
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The Burlington Times-News
Jan. 28, 2006
Onslow Osborne Thompson Jr. "Double O"
GRAHAM — Mr. Onslow Osborne Thompson Jr., 81, of South Main Street, Graham, went to be with the Lord on January 26, 2006. Mr. Thompson was born September 22, 1924, to the late Mattie Crawford Thompson and Onslow Osborne Thompson Sr. Over the years he was a motor coach driver for Carolina Trailways and truck driver for Burlington Industries. After retirement, he became a household repairman and replacement window installer. Mr. Thompson was a Mason and a member of Gideon International. He was a member of Riverside Baptist Church , where he was a former Deacon and Sunday school teacher. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving during World War II.
He was married on June 6, 1942 to Frankie Wrenn Thompson, who survives. He is also survived by two sons, Mr. Mike Thompson and wife, Carol, of Gibsonville and the Rev. Ozzie Thompson and wife, Barbara, of Burlington; two grandchildren, Crystal Cole and husband, Tommy, of Pleasant Garden and Jeff Thompson and wife, Tonya, of Graham; four great-grandchildren, Alex, Bethany, Chelsea, and Jeremy; one brother, Edmund L. "Toot" Thompson and wife, Eleanor, of Graham; and one sister, Linda Thompson of Graham.
The funeral will be held on Sunday at 2:30 p.m. at Riverside Baptist Church by the Rev. Bob Stephenson, and the Rev. Curtis Oakley. Interment will follow at the Bethel United Methodist Church cemetery in Snow Camp with the Rev. Don Pegg officiating.
Visitation will be from 4 to 6 p.m. today at the Rich & Thompson Funeral Home of Graham, and at other times at the residence.
In lieu of flowers, the family requests that donations be made to the Riverside Baptist Church , 1568 East Harden Street, Graham, N.C. 27253. The family wishes to thank the staff at White Oak for their kindness and tender care during "OO’s" illness.
Condolences may be sent to the family at info@richandthompson.com.
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Greensboro News & Record
December 10, 1990
Michael Todd Williams
SNOW CAMP - Michael Todd Williams, 17, of 2165 Quakenbush Road died Sunday [12-09-1990] as a result of injuries sustained in an automobile accident.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Victory Chapel Wesleyan Church, of which he was a member. Burial will be in Bethel United Methodist Church Cemetery.
He was an 11th grade student at Southern High School.
Surviving are parents, Mr. and Mrs. N. John Williams; sister, Mrs. Wanda W. Ray of Snow Camp; brother, Jeff Williams of the home; paternal grandmother, Mrs. Kathleen Meeks of Snow Camp; maternal grandmother, Mrs. Juanita LaPrade of Graham.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson Mortuary in Graham 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence.
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Greensboro News & Record
Dec. 17, 1990
Sallie B. Wilson
GRAHAM - Mrs. Sallie Bivins Wilson, 77, of 5452 South N.C. 87 died Sunday [12-16-1990] at her home.
Funeral will be at 2 p.m. Tuesday at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which she was a member and former Sunday School teacher. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
A native of Alamance County, she was retired from teaching for 34 years in the Alamance, Moore and Robeson County schools.
Surviving are sister, Miss Maude Bivins of Franklin; stepdaughters, Mrs. Annie May of Moncure, Mrs. Betty McVey of Snow Camp; stepson, Ronnie N. Wilson of Graham; seven stepgrandchildren.
The family will be at McClure Funeral Home in Graham 7-8:30 p.m. today.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alamance, 1713 Edgewood Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 22, 2001
Mrs. Bonnie Stout Wood
GRAHAM — Mrs. Bonnie Stout Wood, 85, of 158 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Edgewood Place of Burlington.
She was the wife of the late Mr. J. Giley Wood, and the daughter of Mr. and Mrs. Everette and Mary Bailey Stout, both deceased. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 36 years.
Survivors include a daughter, Mrs. Dot (Clyde) McPherson of Graham; two granddaughters, Mrs. Pam Mann and Ms. Julie McPherson, both of Graham; two great-grandchildren, Ms. Heather Mann and Mr. Chad Mann, both of Graham; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Moose of Cherryville, Mrs. Ethel Payne of Snow Camp, and Mrs. Gladys Thompson of Graham; and three brothers, Mr. Jesse “Bud” Stout and Mr. J. E. “Cap” Stout, both of Graham, and Mr. John R. Stout of Snow Camp.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Nellie Larsen; and two brothers, Jack Stout and Marvin “Punk” Stout.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Monday at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the McClure Funeral Home in Graham, from 6 to 8 this evening, and at other times at the home of the daughter, 146 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road in Graham.
Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church music fund or Pastoral Relief Fund, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
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The Burlington Times-News
July 23, 2001
Mrs. Bonnie Stout Wood
GRAHAM — Mrs. Bonnie Stout Wood, 85, of 158 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road, died at 6:45 a.m. Saturday, July 21, 2001 at the Edgewood Place of Burlington.
She was the wife of the late Mr. J. Goley Wood, and the daughter of Everette and Mary Bailey Stout, both deceased. She was a member of the Bethel United Methodist Church where she taught Sunday school for 36 years. She was retired from Kayser-Roth.
Survivors include a daughter and son-in-law, Dot and Clyde McPherson of Graham; two granddaughters, Mrs. Pam Mann and Miss Julie McPherson, both of Graham; two great-grandchildren, Ms. Heather Mann and Mr. Chad Mann, both of Graham; three sisters, Mrs. Ann Moose of Cherryville, Mrs. Ethel Payne of Snow Camp, and Mrs. Gladys Thompson of Graham; and three brothers, Mr. Jesse “Bud” Stout and Mr. J. E. “Cap” Stout, both of Graham, and Mr. John R. Stout of Snow Camp.
She was preceded in death by a sister, Mrs. Nellie Larsen; and two brothers, Jack Stout and Marvin “Punk” Stout.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. today at the Bethel United Methodist Church in Snow Camp by the Rev. Randy Blanchard, pastor, the Rev. Andy Wood and the Rev. Ricky Rose. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
The family will be at the home of a daughter, 146 Moore’s Chapel Cemetery Road in Graham.
Memorials may be made to the Bethel United Methodist Church music fund or Pastoral Relief Fund, 6364 Snow Camp Road, Snow Camp, N.C. 27349.
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Greensboro News & Record
Date: April 8, 1990
Swanora Starr Wood
GRAHAM - Mrs. Swanora Starr Wood, 69, of 6003 Lindley Mill Road died Saturday
[04-07-1990] at her home.
Funeral will be at 11 a.m. Monday at Bethel United Methodist Church, of which she was a member. Burial will be in the church cemetery.
An Alamance County native, she was a homemaker and a member of the Snow Camp Homemakers Extension Club.
Surviving are daughter, Mrs. Linda Johnson of Graham; sons, Joe L. Wood, Steven A. Wood, both of Graham; sisters, Mrs. Aylease Bowman, Mrs. Betsy McPherson, both of Graham, Mrs. LaRue Benson of Burlington; brother, John M. Starr of Greensboro; two grandchildren.
The family will be at Rich & Thompson Mortuary 7-9 p.m. today, other times at the residence.
Memorial contributions may be made to Hospice of Alamance County, 1713 Edgewood Ave., Burlington, N.C. 27215.
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