Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
"Pat" Lizzie Womble McLaurin
Sep 22, 2022
“Pat” Lizzie Womble McLaurin
“Pat” Lizzie Valerie Womble McLaurin, 95, of Siler City, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, September 22, 2022.
Mrs. McLaurin was born in Chatham County on August 15, 1927, to Thomas Britton and Francine Johnson Womble, the youngest of ten children.
She was predeceased by her parents; her devoted husband of 57 years,...
Johnny Winberry Butts
Sep 22, 2022
Johnny Winberry Butts, 72, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, September 22, 2022 at Central Carolina Hospital. Mr. Butts was born in Kinston, North Carolina on October 26, 1949, the son of Jesse R. Butts, Sr. and Willie Winberry Butts.
Johnny was a stand-out athlete at J.F. Webb High School in Oxford, North Carolina, where he was named the North Carolina...
Terrence Robert Johnson
Sep 18, 2022
Terrence Robert "Yankee" Johnson, 76, of Siler City, passed away surrounded by his family at his home.
Mr. Johnson was born in Marion County, West Virginia on March 21, 1946, the son of Kenneth and Elizabeth Vandergrift Johnson.
Terrence loved being outside, and doing yard work. He retired after many years working in bridge construction. He cherished his family, time...
Patricia Petty Andrews
Sep 14, 2022
Patricia "Trish" Petty Andrews, 83, of Staley, passed away surrounded by her loved ones at her home on Wednesday, September 14, 2022.
Mrs. Andrews was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1939, the daughter of Lonnie and Jessie Perry Petty.
She was raised in Silk Hope, and graduated from Silk Hope School in 1956 as the Salutatorian and basketball...
Ezzie Hilliard Smith
Sep 13, 2022
Ezzie Lee Hilliard Smith, 84, of Bear Creek, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 13, 2022.
Ezzie was born in Chatham County on May 19, 1938, the daughter of Bob and Sally Phillips Hilliard.
She was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church, where she attended the Sunday School Class. She spent her working years as...
Carolyn Ray Bass Bunn
Sep 9, 2022
Carolyn Ray Bass Bunn, 86, of Siler City passed away September 9, 2022 at the Siler City Center.
Carolyn was born May 3, 1936 in Durham County, NC, daughter of the late Ray and Ida Mae Sykes Bass. Mrs. Bunn is formerly from Rocky Mount where she was a member of Benvenue Baptist Church. Carolyn loved animals, working word puzzles,...
Billy Lynn Maness
Sep 9, 2022
Billy Lynn Maness, 62, of Siler City passed away September 9, 2022 after several years of declining health.
Billy was a native of Chatham County, born February 27, 1960, son of the late Lennie Raymond and Joyce Johnson Maness. He was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School as well as Central Carolina Community College, specializing in automotive mechanics.
Mr....
Lucille Clark Phillips
Sep 7, 2022
Lucille Clark Phillips, 85, of Siler City, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022 at Alamance Regional Medical Center.
Lucille was born in Richmond, VA on August 27, 1937, the daughter of Moyer L. and Lillie Bell Cassidy Clark.
She was a hard worker, starting at a young age, and later retiring from Kellwood. Lucille loved sewing, refinishing antique furniture...
Melvin Ferguson
Sep 4, 2022
Melvin Ferguson, 71, of Siler City passed away on Sunday September 4, 2022 at his home surrounded by loved ones.
Melvin was the son of the late Lee (Bun) & Lula Ferguson. He was preceded in death by brothers Carl, Tom & David Ferguson.
He is survived by wife of 43 years Connie, sons James Mize (Shannon) & Doug Mize,...
Burnett Wendel Esch
Aug 30, 2022
Burnett "Bud" Wendel Esch, 85, of Siler City, passed away on August 30, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at his home.
Mr. Esch was born in St. Johns Michigan on May 8, 1937, the son of Burnett Casper and Zelma Grace Bond Esch.
He was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church, where he loved attending services, and treasured...
Kathy Freeman Hefner
Aug 25, 2022
Kathy Sue Freeman Hefner, 66, of Bear Creek passed away on Thursday, August 25, 2022.
She was born in Chatham County on May 15, 1956, the daughter of Willie and Annie Mildred Brewer Freeman.
Kathy cherished her family, and being with her kids and grandchildren. She enjoyed working on the farm, traveling, and going to festivals around North Carolina. She...
William James Phillips
Aug 18, 2022
William James "Wheel" Phillips, 68, of Bear Creek, was called home to be with his Lord on August 18, 2022.
He was born on August 24, 1953, a native of Chatham County, North Carolina.Wheel was a 1971 graduate of Chatham Central High School and a graduate of Wake Technical Community College. A faithful Christian, he was a member of Hickory...
Hazel Bishop Griffith
Aug 18, 2022
Hazel Bishop Griffith, 88, of Siler City, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Thursday, August 18, 2022.
Mrs. Griffith was born in Green County, GA on April 11, 1934, the daughter of Melvin and Leila King Bishop.
She was a faithful member of Fellowship Baptist Church, where she sang in the Church Choir, taught Ladies Sunday School Class,...
Charles James Caldwell
Aug 17, 2022
Charles James Caldwell, 78, of Siler City, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at UNC Hospital.
Mr. Caldwell was born in Bryson City, NC on February 19, 1944, the son of Pauline Caldwell.
Charles held many jobs throughout his life, from his time as a Manager with Service Distributors, working for Selig Manufacturing, then retiring after years as a...
Anna Cathren "Chigger" Adcock Tillman
Aug 13, 2022
Mrs. Anna Cathren (Chigger) Adcock Tillman, 91 of Siler City, went to her heavenly home on Saturday, August 13, 2022.
She was born on May 17, 1931 in Chatham County, the daughter of Paul C. and Pauline Smith Adcock. Cathren was a lifelong member of West End United Methodist Church where she was involved in the Adult Sunday School Class,...
Marvin Boyd Maness
Aug 7, 2022
Marvin Boyd Maness, 80, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022 at his home.
Mr. Maness was born on January 8, 1942 in Randolph County, the son of Lucian and Mary Dunn Maness.
Marvin was a dedicated US Army Veteran, serving in the Vietnam Conflict. For 25 years, he owned and operated Hobo Drywall. Marvin loved spending...
Clinton Arthur Pearce
Aug 5, 2022
Clinton Arthur Pearce, 89, of Siler City passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, surrounded by his family at his home.
Mr. Pearce was born in Chatham County on January 10, 1933, the son of George and Sophronia Brower Pearce.
Clinton was a proud United States Army Veteran. He was a member of West End United Methodist Church, and loved...
Calvin Leon Overman
Aug 4, 2022
Calvin Leon Overman, 93, of Siler City, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Siler City Center.
Mr. Overman was born in Randolph County on March 23, 1929, the son of John and Myrtle Hackney Overman.
Leon faithfully read his bible and held close to his Baptist beliefs. He spent his working years as a truck driver for Chatham...
Katie Ward Darnell
Jul 29, 2022
Katie Ward Darnell, 86, of Bear Creek passed away July 29, 2022 at her home.
Katie was born May 23, 1936, daughter of Carl Bud and Lacy Hart Ward. She was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church. Mrs. Darnell worked for many years at JS Water's Elementary School where she assisted in the school cafeteria as well as drove...
Helen Pike Bunton Guthrie
Jul 29, 2022
Helen Pike Bunton Guthrie, 90, of Staley passed away July 29, 2022 at Universal Health Care in Ramseur.
Helen was born October 10, 1931, daughter of George F. and Leola Teague Pike. Mrs. Guthrie worked for many years at AJ Schneirson & Sons as well as Midstate Farms. She was an active member of Staley Baptist Church, where she was...
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