Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Sarah Elizabeth Snyder Skinner

Sarah Elizabeth Snyder Skinner

Mar 20, 2026

Sarah Elizabeth Snyder Skinner, 51, of Siler City, went to her heavenly home on Friday, March 20, 2026.

She was born on December 24, 1974, in Japan the daughter of Gilbert Snyder and Lynn Norman. Sarah's memory is treasured by her parents of Wilmington, NC, her husband of 29 years Rev. Michael Skinner of the home, her sons Ben Skinner of...

Clarence Thomas Brewer

Clarence Thomas Brewer

Mar 18, 2026

Clarence Thomas Brewer, 82, of Siler City, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Clarence was born on May 21st, 1943, in Chatham County, to Clyde S. and Effie Hicks Brewer. He is preceded in death by his parents; and his sisters, Shirley Jean Brewer and Ollie Mae B. Lineberry.

Left to cherish...

William "Randy" Randall Collins

William "Randy" Randall Collins

Mar 18, 2026

William Randall “Randy” Collins, 65, of Pittsboro, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 18th, 2026, at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus Hospice surrounded by loved ones.

Randy was born on January 4th, 1961, in Chatham County to Benjamin Payne and Doris Teague Collins. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Left to cherish Randy’s memory is his wife of 27...

Doris Adelaide Pope Tant

Doris Adelaide Pope Tant

Mar 17, 2026

Doris Adelaide Pope Tant, 92, of Pittsboro, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 17th, 2026, at Transition LifeCare in Raleigh, surrounded by family.

Doris was born in Durham on September 18th, 1933, to the late Julius Dwight and Zada Inez Howard Holleman. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hubert Edward Tant, Sr.; her first husband,...

Carol Wilkie Sloan

Carol Wilkie Sloan

Mar 11, 2026

Carol Wilkie Sloan, 81, of Goldston, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, March 11th, 2026, at Sanford Health & Rehabilitation surrounded by family.

Carol was born April 3rd, 1944, in Chatham County, to the late Jim and Clara Hancock Wilkie. She is preceded in death by her parents; her late husband, Bobby Ray Sloan, Sr.; and her brothers, Jack Wilkie,...

Marjorie Joanne Boling Marshall

Marjorie Joanne Boling Marshall

Mar 9, 2026

Joanne Boling Marshall of Siler City, NC, passed away peacefully at home on March 9, 2026, at the age of 88. Born February 6, 1938, she was the daughter of Marvin J. Boling and Mattie Mae Dark Boling.

After graduating from Siler City High School, she attended one year at Pfeiffer College. In 1957, she married Bobby G. Marshall, and they...

William Harrison Elder

William Harrison Elder

Mar 5, 2026

William Harrison Elder of Siler City, age 92, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026. A lifelong resident of Siler City, he was the son of the late Harland H. Elder and Nell Welch Elder.

Bill is survived by his wife, Barbara Meadows Elder; stepdaughter, Lisa Meadows Barbee and her husband, Dale, of Siler City; stepsons, William David Sellers and his wife,...

Richard "RJ" Monroe Moore

Richard "RJ" Monroe Moore

Mar 4, 2026

Richard Monroe “RJ” Moore was born sleeping on March 4th, 2026.

RJ was the deeply treasured and longed-for baby of Richard D. and Brooke S. Moore. He leaves behind his sweet siblings, Raylin, Ryker, and Rori Green; and his loving grandparents, Ken & Dawn Powers Smith, and Nina Weaver Moore & Richard “Dickie” Devon Moore (dec).

RJ is also survived by his...

Clyde Eugene Vickers

Clyde Eugene Vickers

Mar 3, 2026

Clyde Eugene Vickers, 80, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Clyde was born on May 23rd, 1945, in Davie County, to the late William Clyde and Annie Mae Smith Vickers. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donnie; and his sister, Diane.

Clyde enjoyed driving race cars...

Arthur Jackson "Jack" Hilliard

Arthur Jackson "Jack" Hilliard

Mar 1, 2026

Arthur Jackson “Jack” Hilliard, 84, of Goldston, died Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Jack was born in Chatham County on September 29, 1941 to the late Joe C. and Berta H. Hilliard. He worked in the poultry industry most of his life and started his own poultry equipment supply store, Jack’s Supply, in 1987. Later as the business grew he and his...

John Arthur Jabbusch

John Arthur Jabbusch

Feb 28, 2026

John Jabbusch, 73, of Siler City passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. John lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and an entrepreneurial spirit grounded in lifelong learning. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Art and Virginia Jabbusch, formerly of Siler City. From an early age, John showed a fascination with how things worked—an interest that would...

Clarice Andrews Harris

Clarice Andrews Harris

Feb 26, 2026

Clarice Andrews Harris, 82, of Siler City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Clarice had many health issues that she battled for several years: melanoma, kidney disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Clarice was born February 16, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Harold Edwin and Elsie Imogene Frazier Andrews. She attended Meroney Methodist Church and attended faithfully when she...

Louise Brown Womble

Louise Brown Womble

Feb 26, 2026

Louise Brown Womble, 90, of Siler City, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Louise was born in Randolph County on January 29, 1936, to Clyde Z. Brown and Daisy Coble Brown. She was a sewer at Kellwood Hosiery for many years. She loved spending time with her family.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Sandra McNeill; grandson, Forrest T. McNeill; brothers, Richard Brown...

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr.

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr.

Feb 26, 2026

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr., 67, of Goldston, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Henry was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1958, to the late Benner Henry Stinson, Sr. and Evangeline Davis Stinson. He was a poultry and cattle farmer. He loved to ride motorcycles and taking his dogs along with him in the s by s. Anytime a Clint East...

Reynaldo Dimas Colores

Reynaldo Dimas Colores

Feb 25, 2026

Reynaldo Dimas Colores, 51, of Climax, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Reynaldo was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on March 23, 1974, Zosimo Dimas and Esperanza Colores. Reynaldo loved his family with his goal in life was to be a great father and teacher to his children. He showed his sons how to be hard working men and how to love their...

Randall Eugene Underwood

Randall Eugene Underwood

Feb 19, 2026

Randall Eugene Underwood, 64, of Siler City, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, along with his mother, Frances Seawell.

Randy was born July 6, 1961, in Chatham County to the late Richard Underwood and Frances Louvine Maness Seawell. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, David and Michael Underwood.

Randy is survived by...

Frances Louise Maness Seawell

Frances Louise Maness Seawell

Feb 19, 2026

Frances Louvine Maness Seawell, 88, of Siler City, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, with her son Randy Underwood.

Ms. Seawell was born September 29, 1937, in Chatham County to the late Daisy Vertle Mele. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Underwood; brother, Wayne Maness; and sons, David, Randy and Michael Underwood.

She...

Patricia "Pat" Collins Perry

Patricia "Pat" Collins Perry

Feb 16, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Collins Perry, 76, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026, in Pittsboro.

Pat was born on January 11th, 1950, to the late William Franklin and Dorothy Raye Vann Collins. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 42 years, Jerry “Pete” Lee Perry.

Pat worked in the hospitality field as a hotel manager...

Joshua "Josh" Nathaniel Hancock

Joshua "Josh" Nathaniel Hancock

Feb 13, 2026

Joshua Nathanial “Josh” Hancock passed away Friday, February 13th, 2026, at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC after a long battle with alcoholism. He was 50 years old.

Josh was born on October 8th, 1975, in Burlington, NC to John Laws Hancock and the late Cynthia Taylor Hancock. He graduated from Agape Christian Academy in Mebane, NC. He proudly served...

George Anthony Kouba

George Anthony Kouba

Feb 3, 2026

George Anthony Kouba, age 64, died on February 3, 2026 in Siler City, North Carolina. George was born on November 9, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, where he spent most of his childhood. He moved to Valdese, NC and graduated from East Burke High School in 1980, where he won the senior superlative “Most Humorous.” George went on to attend NC...