Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
John T. Gaines
Jan 23, 2024
John T. Gaines, Sr., born August 20, 1935; went to his heavenly home January 23, 2024.
He was preceded in death by his parents, Corbett Gaines and Clara Phillips Gaines; his brother, Shellie Gaines; his sister, Delores G. Register; and his beloved basset hounds, Elsie and Jack. He is survived by his loving wife of 33 years, Annie Kay Gaines; daughters,...
Autumn Hailey Nunnery
Jan 21, 2024
Autumn Hailey Nunnery, 26, passed away on Sunday, January 21st, 2024.
She was born January 13th, 1998, in Lee County to Ronald Scott Nunnery and Julia Elizabeth Wallace. She is a graduate of Chatham Central High School and Central Carolina Community College in Sanford with a degree in cosmetology. She attended Red Hill Missionary Baptist Church and was employed by Great...
Garland Lee "Chick" Ferguson
Jan 19, 2024
Garland Lee “Chick” Ferguson, 76, of Liberty, went home to be with his Lord and savior Friday, January 19th, 2024.
He was the son of the late Lee Verne “Bun” and Lula Mae Robbins Ferguson. Chick was born in Randolph County on October 4th, 1947. Chick enjoyed a simple country life. He loved his chickens, goats, and gardening. He liked joking...
Ashli Anderson Rist
Jan 15, 2024
Ashli Anderson Rist, 52, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord, Monday, January 15th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Ashli was born in Minneapolis, MN, to Dr. Jay A. Anderson and Holly Riggs Anderson, on May 2nd, 1971. She is preceded in death by her father-in-law, John O. Rist.
She is survived by her parents, Dr. Jay and Holly...
Johnnie Frances Hanks David
Jan 12, 2024
Johnnie Frances Hanks David (Dr. THD), 87, of Siler City went to her heavenly home on Friday, January 12, 2024 surrounded by her loved ones. She was born in Larkin, AR on October 29, 1936 to Herman Glen Hanks and Grace Dale Hanks.
Johnnie was a caring and loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She graduated from Imperial Valley College...
Johny Narvell Corder
Jan 9, 2024
Johny Narvell Corder, 81, of Chatham County, went home to the Lord on Tuesday, January 9th, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Johny was born in Chatham County, May 5th, 1942, to Jesse G. Corder and Mamie Lawson Corder. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his three sisters, Alma Jean Wilkerson, Maxie...
Glenda Dees Tucker
Jan 4, 2024
Glenda Dees Tucker, 79, of High Point, passed away Thursday, January 4th, 2024, at the home of her son.
Glenda was born in Suwannee County, FL to Summer Dees and Doris Mobley on July 24th, 1944. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Vince E. Tucker and sister, Judy Gude, and her brother,...
Nora Lee Brown Ellis
Jan 2, 2024
Nora Lee Brown Ellis, 93, of Bennett, went home to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday, January 2nd, 2024.
She was born in Chatham County on August 6th, 1930, to Diffie and Dorothy Brown. In addition to her parents, was preceded in death by her husband, George “Buck” Ellis (2011); son, William “Atlas” Ellis; brothers Tydes Ray Brown...
Darryle Brent Elkins
Dec 30, 2023
Darryle “Brent” Elkins, 39, of Pittsboro, passed away December 30th, 2023.
Brent was born October 1st, 1984, in Chatham County, to Darryle Lynn Elkins and Pamela Eubanks Johnson. He was a loader operator for Pugh Concrete Company. In his earlier years, he was a volunteer fire fighter on the Silk Hope Fire Department.
He was affiliated with Sapling Ridge...
Adela Trejo
Dec 27, 2023
Adela Trejo, de 64 años, de Siler City, Carolina del Norte, falleció el 27 de Diciembre de 2023, después de una valiente batalla contra el cáncer, rodeada de seres queridos que continúan honrando su legado.
Adela nació en El Salvador, Hija de Blanca Ofelia Benitez Ramos y Concepcion Urrutia.
A Adela le sobrevive su esposo de 36 años, Francisco...
Inez Oldham Hough Dowd
Dec 27, 2023
Inez Oldham Hough Dowd, 93, of Siler City, went home to be with Jesus, Tuesday, December 27th, 2023, at Hospice of Randolph.
Born in Chatham County on April 18, 1930, she was the daughter of Henry Lewis Oldham and Martha Cornelia Fisher Oldham. She was employed at AJ Schneiersons as a seamstress for 32 years.
She was a member...
Bobby Henry Thornburg
Dec 26, 2023
Bobby Henry Thornburg passed away in Pittsboro, NC, on December 26, 2023, at the age of 90, following a brief illness.
He was born in Greensboro, NC on October 18, 1933. On April 11, 1952, Bobby married Margaret Mattie Bowers in Greensboro, NC, where they lived for well over 40 years. In September 1955 they had a daughter, Debra. ...
Hattie Kathryn Rogers Alston
Dec 22, 2023
Hattie Kathryn Rogers Alston, 76, of Siler City, passed away Friday, December 22, 2023.
Mrs. Alston was born in Chatham County on September 20, 1947, to John and Lizzie Lindley Rogers. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Alston; brothers, Doyel, Larrie, Lerry, and Johnnie Rogers; sisters, Beverly Mc Swain and Shirley...
Claire Elizabeth Campbell (Brady)
Dec 20, 2023
Claire Elizabeth Campbell (Brady) of Siler City, NC passed away peacefully in her home on the morning of December 20th, 2023, while surrounded by her dogs, friends, and family. Claire fought for 8 months, fighting an undiagnosed illness that stumped some of the smartest doctors in the world, proving them wrong every step of the way until the end....
Jerry Lynn Hicks
Dec 18, 2023
Jerry Lynn Hicks,62, of Siler City, passed away Monday, December 18,2023, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones. Jerry was born in Chatham County on May 12, 1961, to James Otis “Bill” Hicks and Margaret Louise McBryde Hicks. He worked in the poultry industry as maintenance and a truck driver for Showell, Goldkist, and Pilgrim’s Pride. Jerry...
George "David" Cockman
Dec 16, 2023
George “David” Cockman, 72, of Bear Creek, passed away Saturday, December 16th, 2023, at his home surrounded by family and loved ones.
David was born in Chatham County on February 13th, 1951, to George Henry Cockman and Omblean Curtis Cockman. He was a machinist for Hadley Peoples for 40 years and also Cockman Machine Shop for 16 years and...
Buddie Cleo McLaughlin, Jr.
Dec 15, 2023
Buddie Cleo McLaughlin, affectionately known as "Bud" to friends and family, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 15, 2023, at UNC Hospital in Hillsborough, NC, at the age of 94.
Born on November 21, 1929, Buddie was the eldest of three sons to the late Buddie McLaughlin Sr. and Virtle Marley McLaughlin. He was a graduate of Siler...
Juanita Barker Richardson
Dec 15, 2023
Juanita Barker Richardson, 78, of Bear Creek, NC, passed away December 15th, 2023, at her home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Juanita was born in Chatham County to Johnie Henry Barker and Dena Hicks Barker on July 22nd, 1945. She was employed as a beautician for 54 years and worked at Total Fit Beauty Shop.
Juanita was a...
Veonia Cassie Mae Goldston Alston
Dec 15, 2023
Veonia Cassie Mae Goldston Alston was born on May 4, 1939, to the late Emma Alston Goldston and Rena Paul Goldston. She was called home on December 15, 2023.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Thursday, December 21, 2023, at Glovers Grove AME Zion Church. Veonia will lie in state from 12:00 to 1:00 P.M. Burial...
Jason Michael Downing, II
Dec 12, 2023
Jason Michael Downing II, 18, of Burlington formerly of Bear Creek, died Tuesday, December 12, 2023.
Jason was born in Durham County on March 28, 2005, to Jason Michael Downing, Sr., and Tara Messer Downing.
Jason is survived by his parents, fiancée, Joan Marie Riojas of Burlington; Jason and Tara Downing, of Bear Creek; sister, Makayla Downing Lehman (Caleb)...
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