OBITUARIES
Bobby Baker
Dec 5, 2013
ORANGE Bobby Lee Baker HILLSBOROUGH — Bobby Lee Baker, 75, passed away surrounded by his family on the evening of December 5. Bobby was born on February 27, 1938, and has spent the majority of his life in the gorgeous countryside of Orange County. He has lived the last 50-plus years residing in the Orange Grove Community, Dairyland Road,...
Margaret Kemper
Dec 4, 2013
Margaret Graham Kemper November 7, 1950 - December 4, 2013 Margaret "Meg" Graham Kemper, a loving wife, mother, and friend who embraced the gifts of life, passed away on Wednesday, December 4th at the age of 63. She bravely faced cancer for six and half years and will forever remain a source of warmth and strength to all who...
Glen Davis
Dec 3, 2013
Mebane Glen Darrell Davis Glen Darrell Davis, 80 yrs old, stepped into eternity on December 3, 2013 after a long illness. Darrell was from Mebane, NC and was married to Betty Jean Sykes who preceded him into Heaven. He is survived by Brothers: Gary and Roger Davis, Sisters: Diana Dixon and Angela Conklin all from the Piedmont Area in...
Patricia Riddle
Dec 1, 2013
HILLSBOROUGH - Mrs. Patricia Ann Riddle, 42, died Sunday, December 1, 2013. She was a caregiver for elderly people. She was an Orange County native who was educated in the Orange County Schools. She was a loving and caring wife and mother who enjoyed going to the beach and being Chris' best friend. Surviving are her husband, Rodney Hilton,...
Thelma Mayo
Nov 30, 2013
HILLSBOROUGH - Mrs. Thelma Thompson Mayo, 100 + 8 mos. went home to be with the Lord Saturday, November 30, 2013, at Rose Manor in Durham, NC. She was a native of Orange County and attended the Orange County Schools at High Rock Road School. Mrs. Mayo was a member of Lambs Chapel Church in Haw River. She was...
Imogene Oliver
Nov 29, 2013
Imogene (Jean) Idol Oliver Durham, NC - Imogene (Jean) Idol Oliver, 89, died Friday November 29, 2013 in the early morning hours at UNIHEALTH Acute Care in Raleigh, NC. Jean was born in Washburn, TN to the late H. D. and Lottie Atkins Idol. She moved to Middlesboro, KY where she graduated from Bell County High School. She then...
Betty Duncan
Nov 27, 2013
HILLSBOROUGH - Mrs. Betty Frances Ladd Duncan, 81, died Wednesday, November 27, at Duke Hospital. She was born and raised in Durham; daughter of the late William A. Ladd and Pansy M. Ladd. Mrs. Duncan was a member of West Durham Pentecostal Church. She was preceded in death by her daughter Donna Kay Saunders Basden and a grandson Christopher...
Roy Petty
Nov 18, 2013
HILLSBOROUGH -.Mr. Roy Melton Petty was called home to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Monday, November 18, 2013. He is a graduate of Orange High School. He retired from State Farm after more than 30 years of service. He was an avid salt water fisherman who loved the coast. Surviving are his wife, Linda G. Petty; his son,...
Roland Best
Nov 15, 2013
Walker's Funeral Home, Inc. Mebane - Mr. Roland Richard Best died Friday, November 15, 2013. He was a native of Pennsylvania where he attended school. He was employed by Electric Materials. Surviving are his wife, Susan Nichols Best, three sons: Matthew J. Best, Tyler S. Best, and Tucker A. Best (Makayla); five daughters: Pamela B. Dragar, Patty B. Tackett...
Patrick Sobczak
Nov 12, 2013
Patrick Michael Sobczak, 61, died on Tuesday, November 12, 2013 at Hock Family Pavilion, Durham, North Carolina. He was born in Toledo, Ohio on January 12, 1952 to the late Daniel and Julia Sobczak. He had a lifelong zest for knowledge. In 1990, he graduated from the University of Alabama in Birmingham, Alabama with a Doctorate of Philosophy. In...
George Dodson
Nov 11, 2013
ALAMANCE COUTNY MEBANE- George Manly Dodson 79, or 709 N. Wilba Rd. passed away peacefully on Monday November 11th due to an unexpected illness. George was born September 21, 1934 in Alamance County, he is preceded in death by both of his parents, and two borthers Fred and Raymond. He was a retired veteran of the United States Army...
