Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Henry Kitchings
Jun 27, 2026
Henry Kitchings, 91, of Goldston, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 25, 1934, Henry was the son of the late Robert Edwin Kitchings and Atherton Cummings Kitchings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Robert Kitchings, and his sister, Gwendolyn Smith.
Henry proudly served his...
Edward Alan Barnes
Jun 24, 2026
Edward Alan Barnes, age 72, of Siler City, NC, passed away on June 24, 2026, after a brief illness.
Born on August 8, 1953, in Philadelphia, PA, Ed was the son of the late Anna and Wayne Barnes. He grew up in Cherry Hill, NJ, where he was a beloved brother to his brother and two sisters. A 1971 graduate of...
Beverly Ann Ruehle
Jun 24, 2026
Beverly Ann Ruehle
Beverly Ann Ruehle, lovingly known as “Bev” to her family and friends, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 24, 2026, at the Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Born on June 7, 1940, in Bucyrus, Ohio, Beverly was the daughter of the late Robert and Esther (Ulmer) Oberlander. She grew up in Bucyrus and married...
Virginia Dare Woody Smith
Jun 19, 2026
Virginia Dare Woody Smith age 97, beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother passed away peacefully at her home June 19, 2026, surrounded by her loved ones. Born to Newlon and Vader Brown Woody in Lee County on January 8, 1929, Virginia was one of three daughters who spent their years growing up on a farm in Eli Whitney. She was born...
Ben Phillip Gaines
Jun 19, 2026
Ben Phillip Gaines, Sr.
April 14, 1933 – June 19, 2026
Phil Gaines, Sr., 93, of Siler City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on June 19, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.
Born on April 14, 1933, Phil was the son of the late Corbett Gaines and Clara Phillips Gaines. He was also preceded in death by his brothers, Shellie Gaines...
Evelyn Milligan Cartrette
Jun 19, 2026
Evelyn Milligan Cartrette, 98, of Fuquay Varina formally of Siler City, died Friday, June 19, 2026.
Evelyn was born one of 13 children in Columbus County on August 5, 1927, to Erico Verona and Annie Jane Ward Milligan. She was a devout Christian lady who deeply loved her Lord. She was always singing Christian music. Evelyn was a loving mother, grandmother,...
Tammy Darlene McPherson
Jun 12, 2026
Tammy Darlene McPherson (Harris)
Tammy McPherson, 63, of Snow Camp, North Carolina, passed away the morning of Friday, June 12th peacefully in her home, with her devoted husband at her side.
Born on April 11, 1963, in Asheboro, North Carolina, Tammy was the daughter of Alfred Thomas “Tommy” Harris and Golda Rae Morton Harris.
Tammy lived a life marked by creativity, curiosity, and...
Grace Marie Anderson
Jun 9, 2026
Grace Marie Anderson was born August 1, 1933 in Americus, Georgia to the late Gustavus Adolphus and Gracie Miriam (McMath) Anderson. She died June 9, 2026 at Siler City Center, Siler City, North Carolina. The fifth of six children, Marie was preceded in death by all of her siblings: Gustavus Adolphus Anderson, Jr., Emily Anderson Gilstrap, Mary Ann Anderson, William...
Patrick "Pat" Howell Garner
Jun 8, 2026
Patrick "Pat" Garner, 80, passed away Monday night, June 8th, 2026 at Moore Regional Hospital.
Pat was born May 10, 1946, in Lee County, NC and was a son to the late Ollie Dixon and Milton Garner.
He was a 1964 graduate of Chatham Central High School. He attended UNC-Chapel Hill. In his senior year, he left UNC to join the U.S....
Dewey Thomas Lovette
Jun 7, 2026
Dewey Thomas Lovette, 99, passed away June 7, 2026, in Elizabethton, TN.
Tom was born May 29, 1927, in Bladen County, NC, son to the late Gilbert Norman Lovette and Bertha Bryant Lovette. He worked in textiles and was a shuttle mechanic. Thomas loved farming, gardening, and catching fish. He was great with his hands and used to build bird houses...
John William Kerstetter, Jr.
Jun 7, 2026
John William Kerstetter Jr., 72, affectionately known as "Pa," passed away peacefully at Hospice of Randolph on June 7, 2026, after a courageous 13-year battle with multiple myeloma (bone cancer). He was born and raised in Westchester, PA to John William Kerstetter Sr. and Mildred E. Kerstetter (Walton). He retired his years as a long haul truck driver in Siler...
Madison Marie Hayes
Jun 5, 2026
Madison Marie Hayes, 26, of Siler City, entered her Heavenly home on Friday, June 5th, 2026.
Madison was born in Lee County on May 10th, 2000, to Joey Hayes and Amy Hayes. She is preceded in death by her great grandparents, who she loved very much.
Madison was someone who made her presence known in any room she walked into. Whether that...
Mary Lou Caldwell Burns
Jun 3, 2026
Mary Lou Caldwell Burns, age 77, of Siler City, North Carolina, passed away on June 3, 2026, at Siler City Center.
Mary Lou was born on February 15, 1949, to the late Pauline Caldwell.
Mary Lou found joy in life's simple pleasures. She enjoyed coloring, reading, and watching her favorite soap operas. More than anything, she loved her family and dedicated her...
Dana Lynn Laws Wicker
Jun 2, 2026
Dana Lynn Laws Wicker, 59, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 2nd, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill surrounded by family.
Dana was born on August 28th, 1966, to the late David and Donna Chaney Laws. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Chuck Wicker.
Dana worked at Walmart for over 30 years. She...
William Mike York, Jr
Jun 1, 2026
Mike York, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away unexpectedly in the early hours of Monday, June 1, 2026. When word came that morning, his family gathered quickly, flying and driving into Siler City, NC from across the East Coast to be together.
Obituaries often read as a list of accomplishments, and although every person is much more than that, Mike had...
Letitia Elaine Goltzene Shaffer
Jun 1, 2026
LETITIA ELAINE SHAFFER (Letty), 83 of Siler City NC passed away Monday June 1st, 2026, in her home. She was born to Howard and Elaine Goltzene in Springfield Ohio on March 23, 1943.
She was a member of Sapling Ridge Global Methodist Church. She worked for several years as an engineer with Under Writers Lab in Research Triangle Park and was...
Hazel Marie Newby Horton
May 28, 2026
Hazel Marie Newby Horton, 82, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, May 28th, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Hazel was born in Chatham County on February 18th, 1944, to the late Thomas and Willia Headen Newby. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 57 years, James Edward Horton; her brothers, Ray...
Frances "Frankie" Gaines Bridges
May 21, 2026
Frances “Frankie” Gaines Bridges, 89, of Oak Ridge, TN, formerly of Siler City, died Thursday, May 21, 2026.
Frankie was born in Chatham County on January 30, 1937, to John T. Gaines, Sr. and Mattie Hancock Gaines. She was a member of Loves Creek Baptist where she loved to sing in the choir.
Frankie is survived by her 3 children, Mike Bridges,...
Ashlea Ann Taylor
May 18, 2026
Ashlea Ann Taylor, 37, of Goldston, North Carolina, peacefully entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2026, surrounded by the love of family after a courageous journey through life’s challenges.
Born February 24, 1989, Ashlea was a beloved daughter, mother, granddaughter, niece, cousin, and friend whose strength, resilience, and caring spirit touched everyone who knew her....
Billy Burt Clapp
May 18, 2026
Billy Burt Clapp, 95, of Durham, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, May 18th, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.
Billy was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 21st, 1930, to the late Billy Clayton and Floyd Sigmon Clapp. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Elizabeth Holder; and his brother, Clayton Clapp.
Billy...
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