Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Rischel Vance White

Rischel Vance White

Jun 5, 2024

Rischel Vance White, 68, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.

He was a member of Evans Chapel Church in Siler City. Rischel was employed with Builders First Source, where he worked in home construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, anything outside, and spending time with his family, friends, and loved ones.

Rischel is survived by...

Jack Sipe

Jack Sipe

Jun 3, 2024

Jack Sipe, 89, from Bear Creek, peacefully departed on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Linda Sue Johnson, of 63 years, his parents, brothers Ralph, Ed, Paul, and Bill Sipe, sisters Alta Mae Green, Lois Gilliland, and Virgina Moody, and a beautiful angel, Baily Nevé Shaw, his great granddaughter.

Jack was...

Paulette Elaine Scotton

Paulette Elaine Scotton

Jun 1, 2024

Mrs. Paulette Elaine Thompson Scotton, daughter of Roy and Ophelia Thompson was born on March 1, 1948, in Moore County.  She transitioned from this earthly life to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC.

She was educated in the Moore County school system. She was married to her...

Trudy Cecile Cook

Trudy Cecile Cook

May 30, 2024

Trudy Cecile Moneymaker Cook, 78, of Siler City, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family. 

Trudy was born in Moline, Illinois to Floyd and Ila McHugh Moneymaker on February 9, 1946. She was graduate of UNC-Greensboro, where she received her bachelor’s degree. For many years Mrs. Cook made an impression on the lives of many children...

Jennifer Carolyn Moffitt

Jennifer Carolyn Moffitt

May 29, 2024

Jennifer Carolyn Moffitt, 63, of Pleasant Garden, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Jenniffer was born in Chatham County on November 10, 1960, to Charlie and Norma Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Ore.

Ms. Moffitt was a member of West Market Street UMC where she loved...

Charles Arthur Gilchrist

Charles Arthur Gilchrist

May 28, 2024

Charlie Arthur Gilchrist passed away from this world on May 28th, 2024, after suffering a stroke.

Charlie was born May 6th, 1939, in Harnett County NC to Edgar and Mary Hobby Gilchrist. He spent his younger years in Harnett County and graduated from Benhaven High School in 1957.

In 1962 Charlie was introduced to Louise Gaines by mutual friends in August. They...

Sharon Renee Davis Johnston

Sharon Renee Davis Johnston

May 26, 2024

Sharon Renee Davis Johnston, 51, of Siler City, lost her two-year battle with cancer Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:36 pm at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC.

A native of Alamance County, Sharon was born February 5, 1973, youngest daughter to Vivian and the late David Manley Davis. She loved art and was especially talented...

George Edward "Ed" Pike

George Edward "Ed" Pike

May 24, 2024

George Edward “Ed” Pike, 85, passed away peacefully at Chatham Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, May 24th, 2024.

Edward was a native of Chatham County. He was born in Siler City on December 13th, 1938, to the late Rachel Smith Pike. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike; his daughter,...

Maxine Brewer Nunn

Maxine Brewer Nunn

May 24, 2024

Savannah “Maxine” Brewer Nunn, 90 years old, died peacefully at her home in Snow Camp, NC, Friday, May 24, 2024.

She was born in Chatham County, NC, May 12, 1934, to Wrenn Claude and Esta Stout Brewer. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Nunn, whom she was married to for 55 years; her granddaughter, Amanda Hope...

Tempie Lou Barker Johnson

Tempie Lou Barker Johnson

May 22, 2024

Nestled on the one of the highest hills in Chatham County sits a home with a special, memorable back door. It’s through this door, Tempie Lou Barker Johnson stepped thirteen years ago on a snowy Thursday to gather her mail, however, slipping on black ice resulted in the unexpected. Unable to lift, the 89-year-old Tempie sat through a long, seventeen-degree...

Monte Dale Moody

Monte Dale Moody

May 22, 2024

Monte Dale Moody, 72, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at The Laurels of Chatham County surrounded by family.

Monte was born July 28th, 1951, in Chatham County to the late Marley Joseph Moody and Margaret Evelyn Garrett Moody. He is preceded in death by his father, his brother, Danny Moody, and his son, Andy...

Mark "Joe" Joseph Ellis

Mark "Joe" Joseph Ellis

May 19, 2024

Mark “Joe” Joseph Ellis, 64, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at Hospice House of Davidson County surrounded by family.

Joe was born on March 24th, 1960, in Orange County to James Ellis and Wilma Hackney Ellis. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Michael Ellis, and his sister, Louise Riddle.

Joe is survived by...

Brenda Ann Scott Edwards

Brenda Ann Scott Edwards

May 10, 2024

Brenda Ann Scott Edwards, 75, of Siler City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 10th, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Brenda was born on August 16th, 1948, in Moore County to Ralph L. Scott and Edith Hill Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Garry H. Edwards; and half sister,...

Max Bailey Smith, Jr.

Max Bailey Smith, Jr.

May 5, 2024

Max Bailey Smith, Jr., 70, of Siler City, passed away May 5th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.

Max was born August 17th, 1953, to Max Bailey Smith, Sr.  and Sara Elizabeth Foust Smith in Chatham County. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Max is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane Buckner Smith; two daughters, Emily Dare...

Gregory "Greg" Louis Brooks

Gregory "Greg" Louis Brooks

May 4, 2024

Gregory "Greg" Louis Brooks, 64, passed away on May 4, 2024. Greg was born in Siler City on April 30, 1960, to Faye Brewer Brooks and Charlie Louis Brooks, Jr. He is survived by his parents, his daughters Natalie Leonhardt (Dalton) of Hamlet, N.C., Autumn Beane (Luke) of Asheboro, N.C.; four grandchildren, Dayton, Henry, Delaney, and Palmer; his sisters Susan...

Hugh David McLaurin, Sr.

Hugh David McLaurin, Sr.

Apr 30, 2024

Hugh David McLaurin, Sr. well-known family man, friend and farmer crossed the Great Divide at his home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2024. He was 84.

Born July 16, 1939, he was the son of Neil Jefferson McLaurin and Ruth Jones McLaurin, neé Cook.  He is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Jeanette...

Jeanette Fay Blankenship

Jeanette Fay Blankenship

Apr 30, 2024

Jeanette Fay Blankenship, 59, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 surrounded by her family.

Jeanette was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on February 19, 1965, to Essel Dillon and Rosie Welch Dillon. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Blankenship; sisters, Carol and Kathy Dillon; brother, Randall Dillon; and grandchild, Aysia Alston.

Jeanette is...

Betty Jane Myers Manness

Betty Jane Myers Manness

Apr 29, 2024

Betty Jane Myers Manness, 70, of Siler City, went home to be with Jesus on April 29th, 2024, at Duke Hospital surrounded by family.

She was born September 21st, 1953, in Chatham County, to Nathan William Myers, Sr. and Allie Lee Hart. She is preceded in death by her parents, Nathan, and Allie; her husband, Marvin Manness; sisters, Nancy Holder, Doris...

Benjamin Byron Oldham

Benjamin Byron Oldham

Apr 28, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Byron Oldham died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 94.

The service will be at First Baptist Church, Siler City, Monday, May 6, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service. Reverand Allen Admire will be presiding. Graveside will be family only.

Mr. Oldham was born November 16, 1929 to the late James M. and...

Barry Eugene Parker

Barry Eugene Parker

Apr 25, 2024

Barry Eugene Parker, 64, of Bear Creek, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home.

Barry was born at the US Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain on November 18, 1959, to Henry Eugene Parker and Clara Fay Peltier Parker. He attended East Carolina University where he earned his BSBA and later worked as a finance manager for a large financial institution....