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Patrick Delano Osburn Sr. - January 09, 1936 - April 23, 2022

Departed: 04/23/2022 (Mebane)

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Bonnie Lou Danby - May 03, 1948 - April 14, 2022

Departed: 04/14/2022 (Mebane)

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Kathleen "Betty" Young Barnwell - Unknown - April 11, 2022

Departed: 04/11/2022 (Mebane)

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Kenneth "Ken" Charles Ford - July 23, 1944 - April 01, 2022

Departed: 04/01/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Kenneth (Ken) Charles Ford, 77, entered eternal rest, Friday, April 1, 2022.  Ken was born July 23, 1944, in Chicago, Illinois to the late Willard and Ada Ford.

Ken lived a long life and was a celebrated member in his neighborhood of friends and family. He would mow yards, put out trash, run errands - you name it - and he would do it in a heartbeat.  He loved animals and sharing his time with his loving wife, Phuong.  In short; he was a kind, generous, and loving soul.

Ken loved technology and had every kind of media that you could imagine in his home.  His living room is the ultimate place to experience a movie.  He was an avid Chicago Bears fan and never missed watching a game with his brother Jim. He had an interest in carpentry, taking community college courses which enabled him to complete a sunroom addition to his house and a detached utility shed.

Ken was a disabled Vietnam War Veteran. He actively supported POW and MIA groups and other veterans.

Ken grew up in Chicago, IL with his brothers Jim and Frank.  Their family was poor and lived a meager life.  Even though his youth was tough, Ken was instilled with honesty, a sense of fairness, and a generous spirit.

Ken proudly served in the US. Navy 1965-69 as a Radioman Third Class (e-4) USN.  His service put him in action for several historic events.   Ken was stationed on the USS SPIEGEL GROVE LSD-32 (Home Port Little Creek VA) that served with Sixth Fleet in the Mediterranean during the 6-Day war between Egypt and Israel. He was in Athens, Greece in December 1967, when King Constantine was overthrown and kicked out of the country by the Greek military. Ken served with the River Assault Flotilla One Group Bravo in III and IV Corps in South Vietnam (Mekong Delta Base @Dong Tam a joint Army/Navy assault force that served in the Delta and in Cambodia July 68-June 69).  The movie ‘Apocalypse Now’ depicted this unit.

Service of interest:  boot camp at Great Lakes, IL (Sept-Dec 65); Radioman Class A School Dec 65-May 66; Assault Squadron Two (Little Creek Virginia) May-Sept 66;  Served 3 Caribbean cruises Sept 67-June 68 with training at GTMO Cuba; went to Jungle School at Ft. Sherman, Panama;  went to Counterinsurgency School in Coronado, CA;  went to SERE Training (Survival, Escape, Evasion) at Warner Springs, CA; and was separated from USN at Long Beach, CA in July 1969. Medals include: Vietnam Service Medal with Four Bronze Stars Vietnam Campaign Medal with Bronze Star Vietnam Cross of Gallantry with Palm and Oak Clusters Vietnam Civil Action Medal with Palm and Oak Clusters Presidential Unit Citation Medal Navy Unit Citation Navy Achievement Medal with Combat V Combat Action Ribbon National Defense Medal

After his time in the Navy, Ken graduated from DeVry Institute of Technology, Chicago, Illinois and worked as a technician for several companies.

Later he moved to Mebane, NC to be near his mother and older brother.  Ultimately, he met the love of his life Phuong, and after years of being together, he married for the first time at the age of 70.  Ken is a loving husband, father, grandfather, uncle, and is an important member of his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Phuong Ford and stepchildren Jim Dong (Lie), Roger Dong, and Michael Dong (Samantha) and grandchildren Thomas and Nathaniel; siblings, Jim Ford, and Frank Ford (Sheila); nieces, Kimberly Ford Reichbach (Milan), Meredith Ford Reed (Mason), Cassie Ford, Kevin Ford (Jessica), and Brian Ford (April); great-nieces Morgan, Arianna, and Kira. Ken is preceded in death by his parents Willard and Ada Ford, sister-in-law Linda Ford.

His funeral service will be held at 1:00 pm on Saturday, April 9, 2022 at McClure’s Funeral Home, 1308 S. Third St. Ext, Mebane, NC 27302. The family will receive friends and family Friday, April 8, 2022 from 5:00 - 7:00 pm at McClure’s.

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Daniel Carr Fuqua Jr. - March 19, 1936 - March 28, 2022

Departed: 03/28/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: When you ask someone to describe Carr (Daniel Carr Fuqua) you will get things like loving, honest, caring, hardworking, friendly, and sweet man. There is no true words to describe him. And there never truly will be a word to describe how many lives he touched in this lifetime. He was a loving husband for 61 years to Linda Fuqua, a caring father for is late son James Fuqua who is survived by his previous wife Denise Freeman-Fuqua. He was an openhearted grandfather to Robert Fuqua and Wife Chloey. Carr was the most understanding great grandfather to Abram Fuqua. The joy he brought to so many lives is unspeakable and no one will ever truly know the magnitude of that. He will be truly and dearly missed.

Services for Daniel will be held on Wednesday, March 30, 2022 at 12:00 at McClure Funeral Home Chapel with a visitation beginning an hour prior to the service. Burial will follow the service at Oakwood Cemetery.

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Harvey "Coleman" Dodson - July 15, 1932 - March 25, 2022

Departed: 03/25/2022 (Mebane)

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Sergio Fabris - Unknown - March 21, 2022

Departed: 03/21/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Sergio Fabris, 88, an Efland resident, passed away peacefully at home on March 21, 2022. Born in San Giovanni di Casarsa, Italy, the son of Angelo and Regina (Iuston) Fabris, he grew up amid the occupation of Italy by the Nazis during World War II. As a youth and young man, he developed skills as a carpenter and craftsman, and emigrated to Canada in the early 1950s.   In the early 1960s, he met his wife, Dorothy (Castellarin), at the wedding of their cousins in New York. He and Dorothy, who passed away in Efland in 2019, lived most of their adult lives in Lynnfield, Mass., raising three sons who survive them, including Jon, an Efland resident. Sergio worked for a construction company that specialized in marble installation including for some prominent places of worship such as the National Cathedral in Washington, D.C. He later worked for many years at Logan Airport in Boston as a carpenter and maintenance specialist.   After retiring, he and Dorothy moved to Efland where they enjoyed a quiet, rural lifestyle. They made numerous friends in the area. They also loved to travel, particularly to Italy and St. Maarten. Survivors include their three sons, Jon; Peter, of Marlborough, Mass., his wife Marci, and son Miles; and David, of New Rochelle, N.Y., his wife, Anastatia, and daughter, Pia. He was predeceased by a sister, Marianna Segatto of Windsor, Ontario, Canada. He is also survived by two brothers, Egidio, of Windsor, Ontario, Canada; Livio, of Sault Ste. Marie, Ontario, Canada; and a sister, Edda Tracanelli, of Madonna di Rosa, Friuli, Italy, along with numerous nieces and nephews.   A service will be held later this year in the Efland area.

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William "Bill" Edward Eynon Jr. - January 14, 1945 - March 08, 2022

Departed: 03/08/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: William Edward Eynon Jr. (“Bill”), age 77, of Mebane, NC, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by loved ones on March 8, 2022, from liver cancer. Bill was born January 14, 1945, in Youngstown, Ohio, to William Edward Eynon Sr. and Edna Grace (Newcomb) Eynon.

Bill was preceded in death by his parents, and his sister, Pauline Eynon. He is survived by his wife, Susan (Cotton) Eynon, of Mebane, NC; his son, William Edward Eynon III, of Mebane, NC; his daughter and her spouse, Bethan Eynon and Jonathan Crawford, of Chapel Hill, NC; and his beloved West Highland Terrier, Lilly.

Bill worked for 28 years at Canfield Presbyterian Church in Canfield, Ohio. During that time, he was on numerous local and regional committees and oversaw church operations, from making coffee to handling the finances. Well-known for his joking nature, meticulous recordkeeping, and talent at problem solving, he loved serving the congregation and his community. He helped launch a community bible school program, volunteered with the local schools, and was a lifetime member of the Youngstown State University Alumni Club.

Bill enlisted in the U.S. Army in 1966 and served in Germany and Vietnam during the Vietnam War. After returning home, he worked for GM McKelvy’s department store (later Higbees) for a decade. He earned a teaching degree and substitute taught for a brief time, and then found his passion working for the church. He and Sue celebrated 50 years of marriage in June 2021. After retirement, his favorite hobby became gardening, and he was known for his green thumb and vegetables each summer. He moved to Mebane, NC, with his wife and son in 2017, to be closer to family.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. Sunday, May 1, 2022, at Hawfields Presbyterian Church in Mebane, NC, where he was a member. Pastor David Ealy will officiate.

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Graham Edgar Couch - September 01, 1940 - March 07, 2022

Departed: 03/07/2022 (Mebane)

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Dr. Carl Glenn Pickard Jr. - August 24, 1936 - March 06, 2022

Departed: 03/06/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Dr.(ret.) Carl Glenn Pickard, Jr. of Prospect Hill died Sunday, March 6, 2022. He was loved and admired by many.  He will be deeply missed. He was preceded in death by his parents, Carl Glenn Pickard, Sr., Mother, Almeda Jackson Pickard, his wife Rebecca Wilson Pickard. He is survived by children; Mary Gwen Phillips (Ron), Lynn Pickard Sasser (Scott), Walter Pickard (Melissa) and Chris Pickard (Rami); Grandchildren, Caitlyn, Ryan (Catherine), Patrick Phillips. Ruby and Daniel Sasser, Elijah and Iris Pickard, Raegan and Hudson Pickard and Laura S. Wilson, sister in law. Special buddies, Doc and Pic. Glenn was affiliated with UNC Chapel Hill for many years.  He was instrumental in starting The Prospect Hill Medical Clinic and the Nurse Practitioner program. He touched the lives of many. There will be a private memorial service at a later time.

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Everette Grooms - September 25, 1934 - January 23, 2022

Departed: 01/23/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Everette Grooms 87, of China Grove and Mebane, NC passed away on January 23, 2022 at Liberty Commons in Burlington. No local services will be held. McClure Funeral Service in Mebane is assisting the family. .

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Michael "Hawkeye" Keith Jordan - July 09, 1954 - January 21, 2022

Departed: 01/21/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Michael Keith “Hawkeye” Jordan, 67, of Efland passed away Friday, January 21, 2022. Michael was born in Buncombe County, NC to Wesley Archie and Carolyn Long Jordan both deceased. He was retired from Grading work and he was a veteran of the US Army during the Vietnam War. “Hawkeye was known for his fondness of music, motorcycles, and cars.  He was also admired for his quick wit and wealth of wisdom.  He treated everyone he met as if they were family.  His home, lovingly referred to as the “Hawsknest”, became a gathering place for musicians and people of all walks of life. He leaves behind two sons- Wesley Thomas Jordan (wife-Brett Winters Jordan), and Jesse Jacob Jordan.  He is also survived by two grandchildren- Ola Tomino Jordan and Loretta Iva Jordan, as well as his siblings- Steven Jordan (Annette), Brenda Jordan, David Jordan (Robin), and Todd Jordan (Sandra) and his former wife, Brenda Lee.”

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Sonya Barnes Rogers - March 24, 1972 - January 18, 2022

Departed: 01/18/2022 (Mebane)

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John Carl Carver - May 19, 1955 - January 12, 2022

Departed: 01/12/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: PROSPECT HILL - Mr. John “Carl” Carver, 66, of Prospect Hill, went home to be with the Lord on January 12, 2022. A native Prospect Hill, NC he was the son of the late John T. Carver and Sherby Willis Carver Mahaley. Carl retired from the City of Durham. Carl was an amazing father, grandfather and caretaker. He had a love for the great outdoors and enjoyed hunting and fi shing. He also enjoyed spending his weekends at race tracks near and far. There wasn’t a time that you visited him that you didn’t hear his radio playing in the shop. Over the last few years he spent most of his time caring for his loved ones and others in the community. Survivors include his daughter, April Carver Boggs (Jason); granddaughter, Abby Carver (who was the light of his life); grandsons, Hunter and Noah Boggs of Graham and his cat which he adored, Booger. He is also survived by one brother and two nephews.

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Tina Lundgren - October 28, 1959 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Tina Lundgren, 62, passed away on January 9, 2022 at her residence. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Harold Webster and Patsy Hoffer Webster who survives. She is also survived by her daughter, Elise Donoho; step daughter, Stephenie Constantine (James); step son, Timothy Donoho (Katie); brother, Todd Brian Webster (Iliana Gallardo); grandsons, Zachary and Sebastian Constantine; niece and nephews, Cedric, Gabriel and Luz Webster. The family will receive friends at McClure Funeral Service in Mebane on Saturday January 29, 2022 from 2-4pm.

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Edna Marie Knight - July 28, 1969 - January 09, 2022

Departed: 01/09/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Edna Marie Palmer Knight of Mebane passed away unexpectedly at home January 9, 2022 at the age of 52. Marie is the daughter of Mary Craven and the late Gordon Palmer. Marie is survived by her mother Mary Craven and brother Lee Morris her children Ashley, Nathan and Dalton Knight, granddaughters Alicia Jennings and Zaylah Knight. Marie is also survived by Kirk Knight, Isabella Smith, She is survived by other family members Lacey Morris, Martha and Jimmy Jackson, Moses Craven and many others. A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Saturday January 15, 2022 at McClureFuneral Service in Mebane. The family will receive friends following the service.

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William "Lionell" Rimmer - October 13, 1934 - January 08, 2022

Departed: 01/08/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: William “Lionell” Rimmer, 87, of Cedar Grove passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. He was a native of Person County. Formerly employed with Four Acres in Roxboro and White Furniture in Mebane and was a retired tobacco farmer, a Member of Five Forks Baptist Church and a US Army veteran. He is the son of the late Willie & Aldean Wilson Rimmer. He was also preceded in death by brothers, Richard “Ozie” Rimmer and wife Rita, James “Doug” Rimmer and wife Wilma, Henry Rimmer & Donald Rimmer.

He is survived by his wife, Lee Anner Fuqua Rimmer; Sons, Ronnie Rimmer, Eddie Rimmer and wife Billie Jean, Mike Rimmer and wife Judy; brothers, Vance “Sam” Rimmer, Maurice “Petie Rimmer”; sisters, Vivian “Quie”Wilkerson, Martha Moore; grandchildren, Shannon Brandon, Dustin, Travis & Ethan; great grandchildren, Laycon, Peyton, Addison and Easton.

A service to celebrate his life will be 2:00 pm Wednesday, January 12 at Five Forks Baptist Church by Pastor Glenn Farren. Burial with military honors will follow in the Rimmer Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends at the church from 6:00 – 8:00 Tuesday evening. Memorials may be made to Five Forks Baptist Church, 7500 NC 86, Hillsborough, NC 27278 or Amedisys Hospice, 2975 Crouse Lane, Burlington, NC 27215.

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Connie Fay Saunders - January 25, 1939 - January 08, 2022

Departed: 01/08/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Connie Fay Wright Saunders, 82, of Mebane passed away Saturday, January 8, 2022. She was a native of Lancaster, PA, raised in Sylvatus, VA, retired from the Alamance/Burlington School system, was a member of the NCAE and NEA and was a member of the Mebane Presbyterian Church. She is the daughter of the late David George and Vergie Margaret Cox Wright. She was also preceded in death by brothers, Douglas and Curtis Wright.

She is survived by her sons, Zane Anthony Saunders and wife Jill of Dugspur, VA, Bryan Patrick Saunders and wife Linda of Graham, Cameron Garth Saunders and wife Sarah of Mebane; grandchildren, David Saunders, Alyssa Peeks (Kyle), Isaac Saunders, Anna Saunders, Maggie Saunders, Maxton Saunders, Seth Saunders, Laurin Rachel Peatross; brothers, Gary Wright and wife Terri of Lexington, Collin Wright and wife Terry of Hillsville; sister, Juanita Bowers and husband Wayne of Hillsville, VA.

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Wm. Rowen Grant Jr. - October 27, 1932 - January 06, 2022

Departed: 01/06/2022 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Mr. Wm. Rowen Grant Jr. 89, of Mebane, NC formerly of Southampton, PA,

passed away on Thursday January 6, 2022 at the Durham VA Medical Center.

Rowen was the son of the late Wm. Rowen Grant Sr. and Violette Smith Grant. Rowen graduated from the University of Pennsylvania and then continued his education at Eckels College of Funeral Service in Philadelphia. Rowen was a true

“Funeral Man” as he was a 4th generation funeral director in his family. Wm. Rowen Grant Funeral Home which his great grandfather started on Girard Avenue in Philadelphia, PA

dates back to the 1870’s and the current location is a historic site in Southampton, PA to this day. Following his retirement, he then moved to North Carolina to be with family and worked with McClure Funeral Service in Graham and Mebane, NC for many years as a funeral director and lay minister. Rowen was a proud veteran of the US Army serving as a 1st Lieutenant during the Korean War and was a past chaplain

for the Mebane American Legion Post 95. He was also a member of the Newtown Masonic Lodge #427 AF&AM. Rowen loved the Lord and his Church family at St. Matthews Episcopal Church in Hillsborough, NC where he

was always willing to lend a hand where needed, especially in the historic church yard.

He was an active Rotarian in PA, and a member of the Hillsborough Exchange Club.

His stories and laughter would brighten up any room and put smiles on everyone’s faces. Survivors include his wife, Jan Boyd Grant; his special and loving daughter, Audrey Grant; his step children , Charles Trautman and wife Tenly, Stephen Trautman and wife Kim, Stanley Boyd and wife Connie, and Julie and John Fleenor; his grandchildren, Jacqueline Trautman, Elizabeth Trautman, Julia Trautman and Jacob Fleenor; and his step sister, Patricia Owens. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives, Joyce Zeh Grant and Freda

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Richard Samuel Baker - October 08, 1959 - December 31, 2021

Departed: 12/31/2021 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Richard Samuel Baker, 62 of Mebane, passed away on December 31, 2021.  His request was that no formal service be held, but to cherish the memories you have.  McClure Funeral Service in Mebane is assisting the family.

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David Lindy Haith - April 08, 1932 - December 31, 2021

Departed: 12/31/2021 (Mebane)

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Winifred "Winnie" Miller - November 17, 1938 - December 29, 2021

Departed: 12/29/2021 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Winifred Marie (Carpenter) Miller went home to be with the Lord peacefully at home with her family by her side at 6:30 am on December 29, 2021 after a valiant fight with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born on November 17th, 1938 in Guys Mills, PA to Ellen Sarah (Proper) Carpenter and Louis Welcome Carpenter who preceded her in death. She was also preceded in death by her brother Louie Carpenter Jr and Elsa (Carpenter) Holbrook. She is survived by her oldest sister, Helen (Carpenter) Pierce and numerous nieces and nephews whom she loved. Winnie, as she liked to be called, was the loving wife and traveling companion of Richard Eugene Miller for 67 years and his sweetheart for a total of 70 years. We met in January 1953 as I was selling tickets for the Sr High basketball game. A reporter for the school paper, which I was editor of, bought tickets and had a dazzling girl with her. As soon as possible I got introduced to the girl, her younger sister. Shortly afterward we began to date. I found that she was a devoted Christian and through her testimony I became a Christian also. That was a firm condition for her acceptance of my courtship. It was my last semester to graduate and the end of her ninth grade. We were thoroughly smitten. To provide for her I enlisted in the US Air Force. After completing my Training in 1954 I accepted a duty assignment in Mountain Home Idaho. Winnie became my mail order bride. I asked for permission to marry her and sent her parents a train ticket to travel to Mountain Home and marry me at the First Baptist Church.. She came, we did and God has blessed our lives unbelievably ever since. Thousands of miles of travel, fantastic adventures, unbelievable protection by our Savior, to our thinking riches beyond belief. Air Force, IBM, Billy Graham Crusades, Youth Ministry, College, Church Ministry, Retirement , Winnie, like a true warrior deeply immersed in the thick of every bit of it. At my side, often leading, she has been My Wonder Woman. She leaves an unbelievable void. As I snuggled beside her Holding her Hand as she took one last small breath, I had to say Glory to God She is Home! No more wild adventures with this crazy man, Basking in peace in her Savior’s kingdom! Hallelujah! Winnie was a devoted mother, and to know her, was to know love and kindness. She taught everyone, especially her children, how to faithfully follow Jesus by her example. She raised 3 children in the fear and admonition of the Lord: Ronald Edward Miller of Mebane, Deborah (Drew) Provencher of Pennsylvania and Janet (John) Triola of Graham. She was blessed with 7 grandchildren whom she adored: Jonathan, David, Hannah, Stephen, Janelle, Jessica and Jeremiah and 7 great-grandchildren: Brittany, Samuel, Norah, Lila, Emma, Anivia and Gianna. Winnie was compassionate, with a true servant’s heart. She was always bringing gifts to new neighbors, and food to the sick or grieving. She had an incredible sense of humor. Anyone who ever met her, loved her. She was never too tired or too busy to help others. She always had a listening ear and a word of wisdom to give anyone who was hurting. The world is a lonelier place without her smiling face.

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Dward Allen Jarrell - May 31, 1961 - December 27, 2021

Departed: 12/27/2021 (Mebane)

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Emory Jones - September 28, 1953 - December 20, 2021

Departed: 12/20/2021 (Mebane)

Obituary Preview: Emory Jones, 68 of Townsville passed away on December, 20, 2021. He was a native of South Carolina, an avid fisherman who loved the outdoors, playing pool, playing the guitar and was an avid lover of of his coffee and was the retired owner and operator of Jones Service Company. He is the son of the late Mary Thelma Ethridge Kilpatrick.

He is survived by his wife, Gail Wilson Jones, of the home;  daughters, Christy Jones (James Stewart) of Lafayette, TN and Misty Ketteman (Isaac) of Efland; grandchildren, Trestney Moore, Makayla Ketteman and Katelynn Ketteman.

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Donna Keyser York - November 29, 1940 - December 16, 2021

Departed: 12/16/2021 (Mebane)

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For families who prefer cremation, McClure Funeral Service - Mebane offers a variety of options to suit their needs. From direct cremation to cremation with memorialization, the funeral home provides compassionate guidance and support throughout the process. The staff will help families choose from a range of urns and containers, as well as select a final resting place for their loved one's remains.

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McClure Funeral Service - Mebane understands the importance of pre-planning for end-of-life care. By making arrangements in advance, individuals can ensure that their wishes are respected and alleviate the burden on their loved ones. The funeral home offers pre-planning consultations, where families can discuss their options and make informed decisions about their funeral or cremation services.

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The facilities at McClure Funeral Service - Mebane are designed to provide comfort and convenience for families during their time of need. The funeral home features a spacious chapel, visitation rooms, and a selection of merchandise, including caskets, urns, and monuments. The staff is committed to ensuring that every family feels welcome and supported throughout their visit.

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McClure Funeral Service - Mebane is deeply committed to the Mebane community. The funeral home participates in local events and supports various charities and organizations. By giving back to the community, the staff demonstrates their dedication to serving families beyond their immediate needs.

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Losing a loved one can be a devastating experience, and McClure Funeral Service - Mebane recognizes the importance of supporting families through their grief. The funeral home offers resources and referrals for bereavement counseling, as well as online obituaries and tribute pages. These tools allow families to share memories and celebrate the life of their loved one, while also finding comfort in the support of others who have experienced a similar loss.

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If you're in need of funeral or cremation services in Mebane, NC, contact McClure Funeral Service - Mebane at 1308 South Third Street, Mebane, NC, 27302. You can also reach out by phone or email to schedule a consultation or request more information about their services. The compassionate staff is available 24/7 to provide guidance and support during your time of need.

Frequently Asked Questions

What is an obituary?

An obituary is a written notice that announces the death of a person, typically including their name, age, date of birth and death, and other biographical information. It may also include details about their life, achievements, and surviving family members.

Why are obituaries important?

Obituaries serve as a way to share the news of a loved one's passing with friends, family, and the community. They also provide an opportunity to honor and celebrate the person's life, and can be a meaningful way to process grief.

Who writes an obituary?

Typically, a family member or close friend of the deceased writes the obituary. In some cases, a funeral home or mortuary may assist with writing the obituary or provide a template for the family to use.

What information should be included in an obituary?

A typical obituary includes the person's name, age, date of birth and death, place of residence, occupation, and names of surviving family members. It may also include details about their hobbies, interests, achievements, and any notable accomplishments.

How long should an obituary be?

The length of an obituary can vary depending on the publication or online platform where it will be published. Generally, it's best to keep it concise and focused on the most important information. Aim for around 100-200 words.

Can I include photos in an obituary?

Yes, many publications and online platforms allow you to include one or more photos with the obituary. This can be a nice way to personalize the tribute and help people remember the person who has passed away.

How do I submit an obituary to a newspaper or online platform?

The process for submitting an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Check their website or contact them directly for specific guidelines and deadlines.

Is there a cost to publish an obituary?

In many cases, yes. Newspapers and online platforms may charge a fee to publish an obituary, which can vary depending on the length of the obituary and other factors.

Can I write my own obituary in advance?

Yes, some people choose to write their own obituary in advance as a way to have control over how they are remembered. This can also be a therapeutic exercise in reflecting on one's life and legacy.

What is the difference between an obituary and a death notice?

A death notice is a brief announcement of someone's passing, typically including only basic information such as name, age, and date of death. An obituary is a longer, more detailed tribute that celebrates the person's life and achievements.

Can I include humor or personal anecdotes in an obituary?

Absolutely! Obituaries don't have to be somber or formal. Including humorous stories or personal anecdotes can help bring the person to life and make the tribute more engaging and relatable.

How do I handle sensitive or difficult information in an obituary?

If there are sensitive or difficult aspects of the person's life that you're unsure how to address in the obituary, it's best to err on the side of discretion and focus on celebrating their positive qualities and achievements.

Can I include charitable donations or memorial information in an obituary?

Yes! Many people choose to include information about charitable donations or memorials in lieu of flowers. This can be a meaningful way to honor the person's memory and continue their legacy.

How long does it take for an obituary to be published?

The timeframe for publishing an obituary varies depending on the publication or platform. Some may publish immediately, while others may take several days or even weeks.

Can I edit or revise an obituary after it's been published?

In some cases, yes. However, this may depend on the publication or platform's policies. It's always best to double-check before submitting the obituary.

What if I need to correct errors in an already-published obituary?

Contact the publication or platform directly as soon as possible to report any errors. They may be able to correct them in subsequent printings or online updates.

Can I republish an obituary at a later date?

Yes! You may want to republish an obituary on anniversaries of the person's passing or other significant dates. Check with the original publication or platform for their policies on republication.

Are online obituaries permanent records?

In many cases, yes. Online obituaries can remain accessible for years to come, providing a lasting tribute to the person who has passed away.

How do I find archived obituaries from past years?

You can try searching online archives of newspapers or genealogy websites. Many libraries also maintain archives of local newspapers that can be accessed on-site.

Can I create a digital archive of family obituaries?

Absolutely! Consider creating a digital archive using cloud storage services like Google Drive or Dropbox. You can also create a private Facebook group or online memorial page to share and preserve family obituaries.

What are some alternative ways to share an obituary beyond traditional newspapers?

You can share an obituary on social media platforms like Facebook, Twitter, or Instagram; post it on online memorial pages like Legacy.com; or create a digital scrapbook or tribute website using services like Shutterfly or Wix.

How do I ensure that my loved one's story is told accurately in their obituary?

Talk to family members and close friends who knew your loved one well. Gather stories, photos, and mementos that capture their spirit and personality. This will help you craft an accurate and meaningful tribute that honors their memory.

What if I'm struggling to write an obituary due to grief or emotional distress?

Don't hesitate to ask for help from friends, family members, or professional writers who specialize in crafting tributes. You can also seek support from bereavement counselors or support groups during this difficult time.

Can I use an online template or generator to write an obituary?

Yes! There are many online resources available that offer templates and guidance for writing an obituary. These can be helpful starting points, but feel free to customize and personalize them as needed.

How do I balance honesty with tact when writing an obituary?

Aim for sincerity without being overly critical or negative. Focus on celebrating your loved one's strengths and achievements while acknowledging any challenges they faced with compassion and understanding.