Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Cynthia Scott Nall

Cynthia Scott Nall

Mar 21, 2023

 

Cynthia Kay Scott Nall  Jan. 1, 1954- March 21, 2023

Cynthia was born just moments before her twin brother, on Jan. 1, 1954, to parents Jean and Raymond Scott. She grew up in Chatham County, in the Bennett and Siler City communities.

Cynthia has many passions in life, including animals, the beauty of nature, swimming, and her family, most of...

Kenneth Wayne Anders

Kenneth Wayne Anders

Mar 17, 2023

Kenneth (Kenny) Wayne Anders, a life-long resident of North Carolina died unexpectedly on March 9, 2023 at the age of 65.

Kenny is survived by his father, RV Anders of Goldston; daughter, Lenena Blake (Husband Tim) of West End; Grandson, Adley Johnson of West End, Bonus Grandson, Hunter Blake of West End; Brother, Steve Anders (Wife Alice) of Oak Ridge;...

Leon Smith

Leon Smith

Mar 16, 2023

 

Leon Smith, 78, of Siler City, passed away on Thursday, March 16, 2023.

Mr. Smith was a Chatham County native, born on December 11, 1944, the son of Harvey and Jennie Clark Smith.

He was a proud US Army Veteran. Leon attended Rocky River Baptist Church. He liked to get outside and go fishing and play with his dogs....

Alexander Joseph Mastej Jr.

Alexander Joseph Mastej Jr.

Mar 15, 2023

 

Alexander Joseph Mastej Jr., 84, of Silk Hope, passed away Friday, March 15, 2023.

Mr. Mastej was born in Bergen County, New Jersey on April 14, 1938, son of Alexander and Jean Kokosky Mastej. He was a veteran of the United States Marine Corps. He worked for the New York Transit authority for many years. Alexander spent years lovingly...

Charles Lee "Bill" Moody

Charles Lee "Bill" Moody

Mar 14, 2023

 

Charles Lee "Bill" Moody, 89, of Siler City, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 14, 2023, surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Bill was a Chatham County Native, born on December 21, 1933 to Charles Lewis and Argie Gaines Moody.

He was a member at Plainfield Friends Meeting, where he served in...

Randall Paul Brower

Randall Paul Brower

Mar 11, 2023

 

Randall Paul Brower, 91, of Siler City, died Saturday, March 11, 2023.

Randall was born in Randolph County on October 19, 1931, the son of Roscoe and Maude Burgess Brower. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by brothers, Archie, Edward, Woosley, Lynwood, Clyde and George; sister Edith Gallamore; and infant son.

Mr. Brower was an...

Mildred Louise Gaines Hart

Mildred Louise Gaines Hart

Mar 9, 2023

 

Mildred Hart, 89, of Siler City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, March 9, 2023.

Mildred was born September 25, 1933, to parents Charlie and Thelma Gaines.

She married her sweetheart, Clyde “Buck” Hart on November 1, 1952. They went on to have two children; Cindy and Neal.

Mildred was one of the first employees hired during the grand opening...

Brian Keith Barnett, Sr.

Brian Keith Barnett, Sr.

Mar 8, 2023

 

Brian Keith Barnett, Sr., 57, of Snow Camp, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023 at his home.

Mr. Barnett was born in Beckley, West Virginia on October 3, 1965, the son of Adron Keith Barnett, Sr. and Norma Simms Barnett.

Brian was employed as an Auto Mechanic for Silk Hope Transmission. He enjoyed riding Harley Davidson motorcycles, and...

Cora Lee Cave Womble

Cora Lee Cave Womble

Mar 8, 2023

Cora Lee Cave Womble, 87, of Siler City, passed away on Wednesday, March 8, 2023.

Mrs. Womble was born in Dobson, NC on December 15, 1935, the daughter of Tom and Bessie Cave.

Cora was a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church. She spent her working years as a Sales Representative for Cato. Cora loved to get outside and work...

Shirley Mashburn Childress Smith

Shirley Mashburn Childress Smith

Mar 6, 2023

 

Shirley Grace Childress Smith, 88, of Winnabow, died Monday, March 6, 2023.

Shirley was born in Lee County on April 15, 1934, the daughter of Lillie Bell Oldham and Matthew M. Mashburn.

Mrs. Smith was a member of Carbonton United Methodist Church. She spent many years working as a dye stamper with Moen. Shirley enjoyed gardening and when she...

Jane Morris Kunz

Jane Morris Kunz

Mar 5, 2023

 

Jane Morris Kunz, 76, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, March 5, 2023.

Mrs. Kunz was born in Chatham County on October 4, 1946, the daughter of Clyde and Eva Smith Morris.

Jane loved her Carolina Panthers and Duke Blue Devils. She cherished her family, especially her grandchildren and her great granddaughter. Jane liked to spend time reading...

Robin Johnson Fulford

Robin Johnson Fulford

Mar 4, 2023

 

Robin Johnson Fulford, 55, of Staley, passed away on Saturday, March 4, 2023.

Robin was born in Chatham County on July 21, 1967, the daughter of Cary Lee Johnson and Shelia Oldham Blackmon.

She had attended Community Baptist Church in Siler City. Robin loved being outside, and enjoying the sunshine. She was always singing with her sister and playing...

Ruth Waltz Morrow

Ruth Waltz Morrow

Mar 1, 2023

 

Ruth Waltz Morrow, 95, passed away peacefully at Alamance Regional Hospital on March 1., 2023.

She was born on May 6, 1927 in Ft. Mitchell Kentucky to Joseph and Mabel Crockett Waltz. 

Ruth graduated from Beechwood School in Ft. Mitchell and attended Christian College (now Columbia University) in Columbia, Missouri. 

After moving several times in NC while her husband...

Martha Gaines Brower

Martha Gaines Brower

Feb 26, 2023

 

Martha Eloise "Ella" Gaines Brower, 88, of Siler City, passed away at her home on Sunday, February 26, 2023, surrounded by her loved ones.

Mrs. Brower was born in Chatham County on April 26, 1934, the daughter of John T. Gaines, Sr. and Mattie Hancock Gaines.

Ella was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in...

Zoann McLaughlin Adams

Zoann McLaughlin Adams

Feb 23, 2023

 

Zoann McLaughlin Adams, 76, of Siler City, passed away peacefully in her home on Thursday, February 23, 2023.

Mrs. Adams was born in Chatham County on October 27, 1946, the daughter of David Keith and Martha Elizabeth Ligon McLaughlin.

Zoann was of the Methodist faith. She was a past President of the Siler City Merchant Association, as well as...

Betty Marie Johnson

Betty Marie Johnson

Feb 22, 2023

 

Betty Marie Johnson passed away on February 22, 2023, 21 days before her 90th birthday in Summerville, SC, where she lived with her daughter, Kathy Jones, and her son in law, Bob for almost 9 years. She was predeceased by her parents, Artna and Mamie Jones, her husband, Buck Johnson, and sister, Doris LouEllen Jones.

In addition to her...

Jack Junior Henson

Jack Junior Henson

Feb 22, 2023

 

Jack Junior Henson, 87, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Jack was born in Randolph County on December 31, 1935, the son of Carl W. Henson and Conie Cox Henson.

He was a follower of Christ and was a member at Moons Chapel Baptist Church. He was a loving husband, father, and...

Ruth Clarke Holliday

Ruth Clarke Holliday

Feb 22, 2023

 

Ruth Clarke Holliday passed away in her sleep in the early morning of Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

She was predeceased by her parents, Claude and Evangeline Clark; a sister, Joanne West; a brother, Frank Clark; and her husbands, Joseph E. Greene and William L. Holliday.

Quite active, Ruth lived independently driving herself on errands to church and visits until...

Roy Dean Maness, Jr.

Roy Dean Maness, Jr.

Feb 22, 2023

Roy Dean "DJ" Maness, Jr., 60, of Siler City, passed away at his home on Wednesday, February 22, 2023.

Mr. Maness was born in Mecklenburg County, NC on December 15, 1962, the son of Roy Dean Maness, Sr., and Peggy Earl Mullis.

DJ enjoyed motorcycles, fishing and most importantly, being with his family. He was passionate about his family heritage....

Edward Fletcher Gaines

Edward Fletcher Gaines

Feb 21, 2023

Edward "Eddie" Fletcher Gaines, 76, of Siler City, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, February 21, 2023.

Eddie was born in Chatham County on January 14, 1947, the son of Carl Roe Gaines, Sr. and Laura Bell Stinson Gaines.

He was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church. He spent 47 years working as a mechanic and wrecker driver for Welford...