Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Billy Hugh Elkins
Aug 14, 2025
Billy Hugh Elkins, 83, of Bear Creek, died Thursday, August 14, 2025.
Billy was born in Lee County, NC on December 7, 1941, to the late Alton Hugh and Gladys Williams Elkins. He was the owner of Elkins Sawmill in Moncure. He was a member of Antioch Christian Church Independent Baptist .
Billy is survived by his loving wife of 61 years,...
Irene Edwards White
Aug 13, 2025
Frances Irene Edwards White, 96, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 13th, 2025, at the Siler City Center.
Irene was born on September 30th, 1928, in Chatham County, to the late Fred & Mattie McKeithan Edwards. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, James T. White, and her daughter, Kay W. Purcell, three...
Tracy Darin White
Aug 12, 2025
Tracy Darin White, 59, of Goldston, passed away Tuesday, August 12th, 2025, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Center in Hillsborough.
Tracy was born May 29th, 1966, in Lee County, to William Thomas White and Carolyn Gaines Gilliland. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Tracy loved watching sports of all kinds. He liked racing, baseball, and football. He enjoyed...
Ellen Faye Burke Dixon
Aug 10, 2025
Ellen Dixon, a beloved mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away on August 10, 2025, at the age of 75. Born on June 1, 1950, Ellen's life was a beautiful blend of devotion and unwavering love for her family.
Ellen had a remarkable talent for crafts, particularly in creating stunning wreaths and beautiful tapestries. Her hands brought to life beautiful pieces that...
Jared Charles Spruill
Aug 2, 2025
Jared Spruill, 40, of Siler City, passed away August 2, 2025. He was born September 23, 1984 and grew up in Pamlico County, North Carolina.
He is survived by his parents, Joseph and Kim Spruill, his sister, Erin Spruill Bode and her husband, Stephen Bode and niece Penny Bode.
Jared enjoyed being outside and discovering the simple things in nature. He loved...
Pauline "Polly" Blackburn Baldwin
Aug 2, 2025
Pauline “Polly” or “Peggy” Blackburn Baldwin, 92, of Wake Forest, went to her Heavenly home on the evening of August 2, 2025.
Polly was born on March 13, 1933, in Pender County to the late William Samuel and Bertha Lee Carroll Blackburn. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Larry Neal Baldwin...
Karon Sue Vanzant Carlson
Jul 31, 2025
Reverend Karon Sue Vanzant Carlson, 78, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on July 31st, 2025, surrounded by family.
Karon was born February 9th, 1947, in McKinley County, New Mexico to the late James Wiley and Dorothy Esther Mace Vanzant. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband of 55 years, Reverend James “Jim” Byron Carlson; and...
Charles Arthur Cooper
Jul 26, 2025
Charles Arthur Cooper, 82, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away peacefully in his home on July 26, 2025.
Born on September 11, 1942, in Pittsboro, Charles was a talented mechanic and musician. He was known for his generosity and love for God and family. He is survived by his wife Brenda Cooper; children Jeffrey and Julia, six grandchildren, and 5 great grandchildren....
Jay Herbert Gatlin
Jul 24, 2025
Jay Herbert Gatlin
November 2, 1942 – July 24, 2025
Jay Herbert Gatlin, 82, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, surrounded by his loving children and listening to the music of his favorite artist, Neil Diamond.
Born in Sedalia, Missouri, on November 2, 1942, Jay was the son of the late Frances and Herbert Gatlin. He proudly served...
Robert Carrol Wrenn "The Hulk"
Jul 12, 2025
Robert Carrol Wrenn “The Hulk”, 76, of Siler City, passed away at his home Saturday, July 12, 2025, surrounded by his family. Robert was born in Chatham County, NC on March 17, 1949, to the late Carrol Willis Wrenn and Sara Bruton Wrenn. In addition to his parents, Robert was preceded in death by his brother, David Willis Wrenn.He was 1967...
Kelly Nicole Guthrie
Jul 9, 2025
Moore County, NC
West End
Kelly Nicole Guthrie, 35, suddenly passed away at Moore County Regional Hospital, Wednesday afternoon, July 9, 2025.
A native of Chatham County, NC, Kelly was born, daughter to Jerry Guthrie and the late Jenny Lind Holt.
Kelly was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt and friend to everyone she met. She loved cooking, especially for her family. Kelly had...
Carolyn Faye Fox White
Jul 6, 2025
Carolyn Faye White, 82, of Siler City, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, July 6, 2025, at her daughter’s home. The last few days of her life, she was surrounded by her loving family, and she passed away with both daughters by her side.
Faye was born April 7, 1943, in Chatham County and was a 1961 graduate of Silk...
Stephen Eric "Slick" Everwine
Jul 5, 2025
Stephen Eric Everwine, better known to some as “Slick”, age 55, of Bear Creek North Carolina, passed away on July 5th, 2025, at his residence.
Stephen is preceded in death by “the love of his life”, Julia Beal; granddaughter, Scarlet Rose Williams; and grandparents, Daniel Sr. and Blanche Everwine.
Stephen is survived by his 2 children, Stephen “Eric” Everwine, Jr. and Stephanie...
Jacqulynne Jourdan
Jul 4, 2025
Mrs. Jacqulynne Elaine Jourdan passed away at home, early July 4th, 2025.
Jackie was born May 15, 1957 in Chatham County, daughter to the late Evelyn Jewel Robinson and William Birx Bullard. She was a 1975 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School. She was employed with Terminix, as an Office Manager.
She liked arts and crafts, painting and coloring, and collected dolls....
Herbert "Herb" Franklin Pike
Jul 2, 2025
Herbert Franklin Pike, 79, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on July 2, 2025.
Born and raised in Siler City, North Carolina, Herb earned an Undergraduate degree from Wake Forest University and a Master’s degree from The University of North Carolina at Greensboro, both in Physical Education. Herb competed on the baseball team while at Wake Forest. He taught and coached in...
Wade McKinley Stout, Jr.
Jul 2, 2025
Wade McKinley Stout, Jr., 95, of Siler City, passed away Wednesday, July 2nd, 2025, at his home. He was born February 4th, 1930, in Siler City, NC to the late Wade M. Stout, Sr. and Berta Maness Stout. His mother became ill when Wade was very young, so he and his father moved to a farm with his aunt Vannie...
Bobby Eugene McMillan
Jun 30, 2025
Bobby Eugene McMillan, 89, of Siler City, went to his Heavenly Home on Monday, June 30th, 2025, at Hospice of Randolph County, surrounded by family.
Bobby was born in Surry County on May 17th, 1936, to the late Carlis and Blanche Ilabell Draughn McMillan. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife of 50 years Betty Beal McMillan; his...
Robert Daniel Perry
Jun 28, 2025
On June 28, 2025, Robert Daniel Perry, 66, passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones. He was born on October 3, 1958, in Chatham County, North Carolina, to AJ and Naomi Perry. From a young age, Robert developed a love for the outdoors and a strength of character that would define his life. Robert proudly served his country in the...
Wayne Paul Powers
Jun 26, 2025
Wayne Paul Powers, 78, of Siler City, NC, passed Thursday, June 26, 2025 at his home in Silk Hope.
Mr. Powers was born in Chatham County on August 3, 1946, the son of Benjamin Paul and Annabel Teague Powers. Wayne was a 1964 graduate from Silk Hope High School and he attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.
For 30+...
Roy Clayton Foushee
Jun 26, 2025
Roy Clayton Foushee, 80, of Gulf, went to his Heavenly Home on Thursday, June 26th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.
Roy was born on August 19th, 1944, in Chatham County, to the late William Thomas and Viola Jones Foushee. He is preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Martha Ann Gaines Foushee; his son, Harold C. Foushee; and his...
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