Feb 15, 2022

Jean Lupold Knepp, 86, of Bear Creek, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at Moore Regional Hospital.

Mrs. Knepp was born in Clinton County, PA on March 21, 1935, the daughter of George and Marguerite Watkins Lupold.

Jean was an active member of the Antioch Christian Church. She spent her working years as a Registered Nurse, she enjoyed making people smile....

Feb 15, 2022

Madeline Holleman Hudson, 97, formerly of Pittsboro, passed away on Tuesday, February 15, 2022 at White Oak Manor in Kings Mountain, NC.

Ms. Hudson was born in Durham on March 25, 1924, the daughter of Juluis and Zada Howard Holleman.

Madeline was a member of Loves Creek Church. She prided herself on being a hard worker, she retired after years working as...

Feb 14, 2022

Donald "Don" Lewis Beane, Jr., 54, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, February 14, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Mr. Beane was born in Chatham County on July 29, 1967, the son of Donald Lewis Beane, Sr. and Camela Perry Crutchfield.

Don spent his working years as a Sports Editor for the Chatham News. Don played baseball...

Feb 13, 2022

Lisa Faye Sales, 55 of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, February 13, 2022 at her home.

Ms. Sales was born in Chatham County on April 10, 1966, the daughter of Dallas and Betty Tabon Sales.

Lisa received her Associate's Degree in Culinary Arts at Alamance Community College. She loved to cook, spending her working years as a Manager over Nutrition for...

Feb 11, 2022

Sarah Pike Siler Gardner, 64,  of Siler City, went to her heavenly home on Friday, February 11, 2022 at UNC Hospice in Pittsboro.

Mrs. Gardner was born in Chatham County on January 27, 1958, the daughter of George E. and Mary Pickard Pike.

Sarah was baptized and raised in Rocky River Baptist Church. She later became an active member of Piney Grove...

Feb 11, 2022

Russell Jerry Johnson, 85, of Siler City passed away Friday, February 11, 2022 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital. Russell was born February 24, 1936, son of the late Edward Lester and Berta Fox Johnson.

Russell was a well known farmer in the Silk Hope Community. He loved bluegrass and gospel music, watching sports, and spending time with his family and his...

Feb 6, 2022

Feb 5, 2022

Feb 5, 2022

Berta Johnson King, 79, of Gulf, passed away on Saturday, February 5, 2022 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Mrs. King was born in Chatham County on June 26, 1942, the daughter of Edward Lester and Berta Fox Johnson.

Berta was a member of Bethany Baptist Church, where she held several offices and loved her church family. She very proud to have...

Feb 4, 2022

Bobby G. Johnson, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home on Friday, February 4, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Mr. Johnson was born in Chatham County on May 9, 1929, the son of William and Stella Harris Johnson.

Bobby was a member of Joy Baptist Church, where he served on several committees, sang in the Church Choir,...

Feb 3, 2022

Jenny Lynn Paschal Cranford, 90, of Siler City went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, February 3, 2022, surrounded by her loved ones at her home.

Jenny was born in Chatham County, NC to the late Len B. and Eva Gilbert Paschal. After graduating from Bob Jones Academy in Greenville, SC, she received her RN degree from Rex...

Feb 1, 2022

Sharon Ann Scott Milholen, wife of Barry D. Milholen, passed away peacefully at home on the morning of February 1st, 2022. She was born on March 4th, 1955, the eldest daughter of Russell and Jackie Scott. A beloved wife, mother, daughter, sister, and friend, Sharon enjoyed gardening, quilting, crafting, and spending time with family and loved ones. 

Sharon is preceded in...

Jan 28, 2022

Alberto Ortega, Jr., 51, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, January 28, 2022 at Siler City Center.

Alberto was born in Mercedes, TX on November 17, 1970, the son of Alberto Ortega, Sr. and Hilda Quirogo.

Mr. Ortega was a very hard worker, spending his years as a mechanic for the textile industry. He was a loving grandfather, always spending time...

Jan 26, 2022

Jan 23, 2022

Ritchie Wayne "Buck" Buckner, Sr., 77, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, January 23, 2022 surrounded by his family at his home.

Mr. Buckner was born in Chatham County on July 16, 1944,  the son of Herbert Buckner, Jr. and Martha Ethel Moon.

Buck was a faithful member of Rocky River Baptist Church. He was a lover of Blue Grass Music...

Jan 21, 2022

Jan 17, 2022

Caroline Bricker Frazier, 85, of Bear Creek, passed away on Monday, January 17, 2022 at Cambridge Hills Assisted Living in Pittsboro, NC.

Caroline was born in Frederick, IL on February 23, 1936, the daughter of DeMoss Dawson and Pearline Miller Bricker.

She was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church in Bear Creek. Caroline loved to go to thrift stores and see...

Jan 15, 2022

Jan 11, 2022

William Siler, Jr. was the oldest of fourteen children born to the late Evelyn and William "Billy" Siler of Siler City, NC. He was born on January 2, 1940 and transcended to his heavenly home on January 11, 2022. 

William was educated in the Chatham County School System. William lived and worked in Peekskill, NY for years, before moving back to...

Jan 8, 2022

Ronny Floyd Sizemore, 73, of Bear Creek, passed away surrounded by his family, on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at S. Mitchell Mack Hospice House in Mooresville, NC.

Ronny was born on July 13, 1948, the son of Walter Floyd and Florence Brewer Sizemore.

Mr. Sizemore graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1966. Drafted during the Vietnam War in 1968, he was...