Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Paul David "P.D" Fields

Paul David "P.D" Fields

Jan 1, 2022

Paul David “PD” Fields 81, of Siler City passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022 at Chatham Hospital, Siler City.  

P.D. was born in Chatham County on August 26, 1940, the son of the late Jesse Paul and Mildred Ray Fields. He attended Silk Hope School and Guilford College.  He was a member of Mt Vernon UMC where he was an...

Michael Thomas DeAngelo

Michael Thomas DeAngelo

Dec 29, 2021

Michael Thomas DeAngelo passed away peacefully in his sleep on Wednesday, December 29, 2021 surrounded by his family.

Michael is preceded in death by his parents; Albert and Christine DeAngelo and his son Gregory Height.

He is survived by his wife of thirty-nine years Mary E. DeAngelo; his daughters, Elizabeth Willett and husband Lynn, Katherine Jacoby and husband Jacob; grandson, Paul Jeffrey...

Betty Eleanor Moody

Betty Eleanor Moody

Dec 29, 2021

Betty Denkins Moody, age 85, of Siler City passed away on December 29, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care.

Mrs. Moody was born in Sanford, NC on February 24, 1936, the daughter of the late Jessie Carl Denkins and Eleanor Mae Phillips Denkins.

Mrs. Moody attended Siler City First Wesleyan...

Evelyne Frazier McDaniel

Evelyne Frazier McDaniel

Dec 28, 2021

Evelyne Frazier McDaniel, 86, of Siler City passed away on December 28, 2021 surrounded by her loved ones at her home.

Mrs. McDaniel was born in Chatham County on October 12, 1935, the daughter of Jessie M. and Ester Needham Frazier.

Evelyne was a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church, where she attended the Adult Ladies Sunday School Class. She loved children,...

James Edward Wicker

James Edward Wicker

Dec 20, 2021

James Edward "Eddie" Wicker, 76, of Goldston, passed away surrounded by his loved ones on December 20, 2021 in Sanford, NC.

Eddie was born in Moore County on November 12, 1945,  the son of George and Ellen Denny Wicker.

Mr. Wicker was a member of Antioch Baptist Church in Goldston. Growing up, Eddie worked with his father on their farm. He enjoyed...

Nancy Beane Burke

Nancy Beane Burke

Dec 19, 2021

Nancy Beane Burke, 79, of Siler City, passed away on December 19, 2021.

Nancy was born in Chatham County on November 18, 1942, the daughter of Elijah and Eula Pike Beane.

In addition to her parents, Nancy is preceded in death by her husband Lonnie Carroll Burke; and siblings, Rev. Kenneth E. Beane, Myrtle B. Stephens, Dwight W. Beane, Evelyn B. Thompson,...

Joella Mobley Jones

Joella Mobley Jones

Dec 18, 2021

Joella Mobley Jones, 86, of Goldston, passed away on December 18, 2021 at First Health Hospice, in Pinehurst, NC.

Joella was born in Durham, NC on April 23, 1935, the daughter of Isaac and Inez Holder Mobley.

She was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist Church. Joella spent her working years as a bookkeeper for several small businesses. She loved going shopping,...

Tammy  Lynn Staley

Tammy Lynn Staley

Dec 10, 2021

Tammy Lynn Staley, 54, of Siler City, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Siler City Center.

Ms. Staley was born in Chatham County on September 15, 1967, the daughter of  Arthur and Lillian Haithcox Staley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Franklin Staley and Dale Wayne Staley.

No services are planned at this...

Sherrie  Fanette Rives

Sherrie Fanette Rives

Nov 30, 2021

Sherrie Fanette Rives, 60, of Siler City, passed away on November 30, 2021 at Siler City Center.

Sherrie was born in Chatham County on June 1, 1961, the daughter of Melvin and Betty Phillips Rives.

Ms. Rives graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1979, and afterwards attending the first class offered at CCCC for Nursing. She spent her working years as...

Gary Lee Louk, Jr.

Gary Lee Louk, Jr.

Nov 28, 2021

Gary Lee Louk, Jr., 33, of Bear Creek, passed away on November 28, 2021.

Lee was born in Chatham County on May 2, 1988, the son of Gary Lee Louk, Sr. and Melanee Sirls Moore. 

Lee worked for PSSI. He had a love of music, and enjoyed playing his drums. He cherished his time with family and friends. 

He is survived by his...

Bobby Ray Sloan, Sr.

Bobby Ray Sloan, Sr.

Nov 26, 2021

Bobby Ray Sloan, Sr., 72, of Goldston passed away on November 26, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Sloan was born in Lee County, NC on December 29, 1948, the son of the late James and Geraldine Womack Sloan.

Bobby loved his family dearly, and cherished his time with them. Bobby spent his working years as a poultry farmer. He enjoyed watching races...

Robert Elvis Parnell, Jr.

Robert Elvis Parnell, Jr.

Nov 25, 2021

Robert Elvis Parnell, Jr., 72, of Ramseur passed away on November 25, 2021 at Parkview Health and Rehab in Chapel Hill.

Robert was born in Lamar, SC on January 13, 1949, the son of Robert Elvis and Doris Huggins Parnell. 

Mr. Parnell was a retired Air Force Veteran. He was a cowboy at heart, and loved motorcycles. He cherished his time with...

Virginia Juanita Bowman

Virginia Juanita Bowman

Nov 22, 2021

Virginia Juanita Hodge Bowman, 86, of Siler City, passed away on November 22, 2021 at her home.

Juanita was born in Grayson County, VA on September 16, 1935, the daughter of Leether and Ethel Price Hodge. She spent her working years as a florist, Juanita loved her flowers. She enjoyed spending time cooking a delicious meal in her kitchen. In addition...

Norman Arthur Jordan, Sr.

Norman Arthur Jordan, Sr.

Nov 20, 2021

Norman Arthur Jordan, Sr., 94, died November 20, 2021, at his home in Siler City. He was the youngest child of Claude Womble Jordan and Blanche Jones Jordan. He graduated from Siler City High School in 1947, where he was a three-sport athlete, and from N.C. State College in 1952, where he earned a B.S. degree in dairy husbandry. It...

George Daniel Pike

George Daniel Pike

Nov 15, 2021

George Daniel “Danny” Pike, 62, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 15, 2021. 

Danny was a native of Chatham County.  He was born in Siler City on July 23, 1959 to George Edward Pike and the late Mary Hurlene  (Pickard) Pike. 

Danny was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, class of 1977. He was...

Clifford Bryce Holt

Clifford Bryce Holt

Nov 12, 2021

Clifford Bryce Holt, 96, of Siler City, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.

Bryce was born in Chatham County on November 11, 1925, the son of Newby and Carrie Lee Johnson Holt.

He was a faithful member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church all of his life, and served in numerous positions in the church. He retired from the...

Thomas Howard Crowson

Thomas Howard Crowson

Nov 7, 2021

Thomas Howard Crowson, 77, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born in Randolph county, North Carolina on January 1, 1944, to Paul T. and Gladys Staley Crowson.

Mr. Crowson loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He also loved his work family, Zimmerman - Dynayarn. Thomas enjoyed working...