Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Carlos Enrique Simpson

Carlos Enrique Simpson

Jul 21, 2024

Carlos Enrique Simpson, 61, of Siler City passed away at his home on July 21, 2024. He was born in Costa Rica on December 27, 1962, son of Mariana Cristina Hernández and Ernesto Simpson. Left to cherish his memory and mourn his loss is his wife, Jessica Simpson, his sons, Demoins Simpson, Daryl Simpson, and Brandon D'Arce and granddaughter Erika...

Roberta Ann Hodgeman

Roberta Ann Hodgeman

Jul 21, 2024

Roberta Ann Hodgeman (Gill), aged 87, passed away on July 21, 2024, in Bear Creek, North Carolina, where she had resided since moving from Kent, Ohio in 1984. 

Born on July 6, 1937, in Chicago, Illinois, to the late Winifred (Shupp) and Robert Gill. Roberta graduated from Randolph High School in 1955 and later from Bohecker’s Business College. A skilled seamstress,...

Willia Caviness Moore

Willia Caviness Moore

Jul 18, 2024

Mrs. Willia Moore, 90, went to her eternal home to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 18, 2024. 

Mrs. Willia was born on August 19, 1933, in Randolph County. The only daughter of Winona Williams and Charlie D. Caviness. She had a passion for sewing, lighthouses, and North Carolina beaches. She was an active member of Sandy Branch...

Herbert Wilson Bell

Herbert Wilson Bell

Jul 17, 2024

Herbert W. Bell

Born in 1922 in Yonkers, New York to Herbert W. Bell Sr. and Ruth Moshier, he graduated from Taft School, and after two years at Williams College, he enlisted in the Army Signal Corps during World War II and spent two and a half years in the Mediterranean Theater of operations as a Teletype-Code Clerk. After the War,...

Barbara Anne Groce Teague

Barbara Anne Groce Teague

Jul 13, 2024

Barbara Anne Groce Teague, 88, died peacefully at home after several years of declining health on July 13th, 2024.

Barbara was born in Guilford County, NC to William Carl Groce, Sr. and Beulah Irene Harmon Groce on December 21st, 1935. She is preceded in death by her parents, four brothers, Carl Groce, Jr, Tommy Groce, Charles Groce, and George Groce; and...

Barbara Jean Stinson Poe

Barbara Jean Stinson Poe

Jul 13, 2024

Barbara Jean Stinson Poe, 85, of Siler City, died, Saturday, July 13, 2024 at Chatham Hospital.

Barbara was born in Chatham County to Robert Ray and Myrtle Gaines Stinson on December 11, 1938. 

She retired from Glendale Hosiery after many years. Mrs. Poe loved her family and loved to take care of them. She was always either going to or watching softball,...

Thomas Stewart Collins

Thomas Stewart Collins

Jul 11, 2024

Thomas Stewart Collins, 68, of Bear Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 11th, 2024, at home with his loved ones.

Thomas was born in Lee County on November 12th, 1955, to Thomas M. and Genevieve Stewart Collins. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Judy Collins.

Thomas is survived by his wife of...

Ronnie Earle Wilkie

Ronnie Earle Wilkie

Jul 11, 2024

Ronnie Earle Wilkie passed away on Thursday, July 11, 2024. He was born to Robert Odell and Janie Kate (Gaines) Wilkie. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Odell Wilkie and wife Charlotte Wilkie Allsup of Goldston, NC; sisters Helen McDuffie and husband Ray, of Broadway, NC; and Fayedene Goins, of Goldston, NC. 

Ronnie is...

Eugene Ritter

Eugene Ritter

Jul 10, 2024

Eugene Ritter, 80, of Staley, NC, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Eugene was born August 1st, 1943, in Chatham County to Raymond John and Jewel Elizabeth Wright Ritter. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Naomi Jewell Ritter.

Eugene is survived by his wife of...

Marlene Lynette Clapp Brown

Marlene Lynette Clapp Brown

Jul 9, 2024

Marlene Clapp Brown (Pud), 88 of 6924 Airport Rd in Bear Creek passed Tuesday, July 9, 2024, at UNC Health Chatham. She was born June 4, 1936 in Wake County to the late Ben and Josie Wright Clapp of Siler City.

Marlene graduated from Bonlee High School in 1954. She was a member of the Brush Creek Baptist Church, former teacher...

Roger Kent Person

Roger Kent Person

Jul 3, 2024

Roger K. Person

April 24, 1938-July 3, 2024

 A life well lived.

After a long life as a horseman, golfer, skier, runner, and for the last 20 something years an inspired artist, Roger passed away peacefully on July 3 at his residence in Siler City, NC.

.Originally from California, his career in engineering served him well as he contributed to many major construction projects...

Mary Carroll Hinshaw Powers

Mary Carroll Hinshaw Powers

Jun 30, 2024

Mary Carroll Hinshaw Powers, 90, of Goldston, went to her heavenly home Sunday, June 30th, 2024, at the home of her daughter surrounded by loved ones.

Mary was born August 25th, 1933, in Chatham County to Mr. Franklin Worth and Gladys Virginia Haith Hinshaw. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Fred M. Powers.

She is survived by...

Serenia Ann Riddle

Serenia Ann Riddle

Jun 27, 2024

Serenia Ann Riddle, 53, of Pittsboro, went home to be with her Lord Thursday, June 27th, 2024, at home.

Serenia was born October 11th, 1970, in Chapel Hill to Leton Daniel Riddle, Jr. and Wilma Louise Ellis. She graduated in 1988 from Northwood High School where she played in the marching band. She was also a graduate of Central Carolina Community...

Janie Ruth Fulford Langley

Janie Ruth Fulford Langley

Jun 25, 2024

Janie Ruth Fulford Langley, 89, of Siler City, went home to be with her Lord Tuesday, June 25th, 2024, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home surrounded by loved ones.

Janie was born October 14th, 1934, in Pitt County to James Richard and Annie Laurie Parker Fulford. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 63 years,...

Wiley Vernon Pugh

Wiley Vernon Pugh

Jun 23, 2024

Wiley Vernon Pugh, 86, passed away surrounded by family at UNC Hospital on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024.

Wiley was a native of Randolph County. He was born June 2nd, 1938, to the late John Kipling Pugh and Pearlie Burroughs Pugh. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Waymon Pugh and Jimmy Pugh.

Wiley was a graduate of Coleridge High School. He...

Ralph Dennis Brooks

Ralph Dennis Brooks

Jun 21, 2024

Ralph Dennis Brooks, 79, a native of Chatham County, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 21st, 2024, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Dennis was born in Guilford County, NC to Ralph Jenkins and Polly Paschal Brooks. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Dennis was a graduate of Chatham Central High School and NC State...

Randy Wayne Andrews

Randy Wayne Andrews

Jun 16, 2024

Randy Wayne AndrewsSeptember 28, 1953 - June 16, 2024



Randy Wayne Andrews, 70, of Goldston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, with family by his side. 

 Mr. Andrews was born September 28, 1953, the son of Willie Reitzel and Billie Wallace Andrews. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Willie Andrews; mother, Billie Andrews; and brother, Danny Andrews. 

 Mr. Andrews...

Merle "Bubba" Phillips

Merle "Bubba" Phillips

Jun 16, 2024

Merle “Bubba” Phillips, age 75, of Siler City, NC, passed away on June 16, 2024. He passed peacefully with his family surrounding him at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro.

Bubba was born December 3, 1948, in Florence County, SC, to Juanita and George Phillips. He moved to the Phillips Family homeplace in Bear Creek, NC where he lived with his...

Roy Glen Stinson

Roy Glen Stinson

Jun 16, 2024

Roy Glen Stinson, 72, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 16th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Roy was born October 13th, 1951, in Chatham County to Glen Howard and Luttie Mae Gunter Stinson.

He is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Steven Brown.

Roy was retired from United Fire & Safety and previously employed...

Lorena Eastridge Wicker

Lorena Eastridge Wicker

Jun 15, 2024

Lorena Eastridge Wicker, 87, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at UNC Medical in Chapel Hill, surrounded by family.

Lorena was born January 21st, 1937, in Meadowview, VA, to Tommy and Deal O’Quinn Eastridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy V. Wicker, Jr.; and her brother, John...