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Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery

Mebane, NC

Preserving Sacred Ground.Honoring Historic Legacies.

Join us in preserving the Snow Hill Cemetery for generations to come.

Our Mission

Is to actively support the preservation of the historic Snow Hill Church Cemetery, located in Mebane, North Carolina, the final resting place of our ancestors and loved ones that contributes to the community’s cultural heritage.


Established 1929

On May 8, 1929, Rufus Woods and Will Thomas, trustees of the Snow Hill Church, purchased 1.56 acres for $5.00 to be used as a cemetery in the Pleasant Grove Township, Alamance County, North Carolina.


Events & Calendar

Stay up to date with our upcoming clean‑ups, guided tours and workshops. Use the buttons below to filter by activity and click "Add to Calendar" to save an event to your personal calendar.

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Preservation Efforts

Learn how we locate unmarked graves, map burial sites, and restore headstones through workshops, conservation treatments and community involvement.

Events & Calendar

Join us for upcoming activities including clean‑ups, outreach programs and seasonal celebrations.

Plan a Visit

We’d love to welcome you. See how to find us and what to expect when you arrive at Snow Hill.

Donate

Your generosity preserves our sacred grounds and funds programs that serve our neighbors.

Visit Snow Hill Cemetery

Plan your visit to our historic grounds in Mebane. Learn about visiting hours, directions and how to respectfully explore this sacred space.

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Support Our Mission

Snow Hill Church has been officially reconstituted under a new Board of Trustees, and our leaders are currently completing the paperwork needed to establish formal giving channels for both the church and the cemetery. During this transition, online donations are not yet available. However, you can still support the mission by volunteering and by contacting our leadership directly if you would like to make a gift.

Volunteer Sign Up

Join us on upcoming projects and clean‑up days as we preserve the grounds, reset headstones, and care for this sacred space. Let us know how you would like to help, and we’ll follow up with details.

Giving & Donations

Your support helps preserve Snow Hill Cemetery and protect historic headstones for future generations.

Current Funding Need: Stone-Lifting Tripod

We are seeking donations to purchase a stone-lifting tripod, a specialized tool that allows volunteers to safely reset and stabilize headstones. Donations toward this request are needed by January 31, 2026.

  • $50–$100 supports accessories and safety equipment
  • $250–$500 helps offset shipping and setup
  • $750+ contributes directly toward the tripod purchase

Download the Tripod Funding Request (PDF)

To make a donation or ask questions:
Email President Mike Woods at snowhillpreservation@gmail.com.

Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery is a registered 501(c)(3) nonprofit organization. Contributions are tax-deductible to the extent allowed by law. EIN: 33-2222232.

Stories & History

This is an ongoing collection of names, stories, and history.

As research continues, we will add and update the individuals remembered here. If you have information, photographs, or a personal story about someone buried at Snow Hill Cemetery, we invite you to share it with us.

Please email snowhillpreservation@gmail.com to help preserve and honor our shared history.

Discover the lives and legacies of those at rest here. Personal stories and milestones connect us to our past and inspire our preservation efforts.

Lonnie and Marion Woods

Lonnie Woods (July 30, 1933 – March 23, 2006) and his wife of 46 years, Marion Woods (November 25, 1933 – February 23, 2020), were part of a proud lineage of the Woods family laid to rest at Snow Hill, including grandparents Rufus and Adeline Woods and parents Samuel and Neaver Woods.

Born in Mebane, North Carolina in 1933, Lonnie later moved to Washington, D.C., where he built a life with Marion, worked hard, and remained deeply connected to his North Carolina roots.

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Jule Thompson

  • Home State: New York
  • Military Rank: PFC (Private First Class)
  • Branch: U.S. Army
  • Conflict: World War II
  • Date of Birth: April 2, 1908
  • Date of Death: May 27, 1959

Remembering the Unknown

Countless individuals rest in unmarked graves. We honor their memory and work to identify and preserve their resting places through our research and restoration.

Learn How

Cemetery Timeline

  • 1810

    Earliest known burial on the Snow Hill grounds.

  • 1933

    Lonnie Woods is born in Mebane, North Carolina, a life that later connects Washington, DC opportunity with Snow Hill, family legacy.

  • 2025
    • Nonprofit Angels of Snow Hill Cemetery is formed to formalize preservation efforts.
    • Community volunteers establish regular clean‑ups to maintain the cemetery.
    • Ground‑penetrating radar survey planned to identify unmarked graves.
    • On November 1, 2025, Snow Hill Church is officially reconstituted for charitable, religious, and educational purposes. View Full Resolution →

Meet the Board

Board of Directors

Michael Woods

President

Rodney Woods

Vice President

Theresa Wright

Secretary

Pamala Harmon

Treasurer

Dr. Lisa Graham

Keith Gafford

Latricia Jones

Dr. Ricky A. Woods

Advisor

Board Members

Cherese White

Director of Public Relations

China Campbell

Advisor to Board

Denise Robinson

Development Chair

Dwayne Hayes

Coordinator Chair

Ivey Jones

Public Communications

Todd Blackwell

Information Technology Director

Lisa Gant

Community Liaison