Nov 6, 2021

Margaret Mattie Bowers Thornburg passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at the age of 90.  She was born at home outside Pittsboro, NC on January 12, 1931, the daughter of Willie and Eva Bowers, of Chatham County.  She graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1949.

On April 11, 1952, Margaret married Bobby H. Thornburg in Greensboro, NC, where they lived...

Nov 6, 2021

Elizabeth Kemnitz Baird, 87, of Siler City passed away on November 6, 2021 at her home.

Mrs. Baird was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 25, 1933, the daughter of Anthony and Irene Gramza Kemnitz.

Elizabeth spent her working years as a secretary for the US Government. She loved spending time with her family and outside working in her garden. In addition...

Nov 2, 2021

Louise Humble Poe, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born in Randolph County on August 5, 1924, the daughter of Tyson and Lucy Catharine Cox Humble. 

Louise was a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church since 1956. She was an avid animal lover, especially cats. Louise enjoyed spending time reading and working in her garden. She was...

Nov 2, 2021

Margie Brafford Johnson, 85, of Sanford, passed away on November 2, 2021, at Parkview Retirement Village, Sanford, NC.

Mrs. Johnson was born in Chatham County on November 19, 1935, the daughter of Elmer Howard and Curtis Van Roberson Brafford.

Margie loved to craft and spend time painting. She was an excellent cook and famous for her chocolate pies. She enjoyed travelling whenever...

Oct 24, 2021

Dennis Keith McNeill, 59, of Pittsboro passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mr. McNeill was born May 28, 1962, in Fort Benning, GA, the son of Boyd E. and Rebecca Brown McNeill. 

Dennis was a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church. He graduated from Jordan Matthews in 1980, afterwards attending Central Carolina Community College. Dennis spent...

Oct 21, 2021

Mary Frances Crabtree Lewis, 80, formerly of Oak Island, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Siler City Center.

Mrs. Lewis was born in Guilford County on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Otho and Pearl Crabtree Welborn.

Mary was of the Baptist faith. Before taking the time to stay home and care for her family, she spent her working years at...

Oct 21, 2021

Jose Sesmas, 36, of Siler City passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mr. Sesmas was born March 5, 1985, in Austin, TX, the son of Jesus Sesmas Villa and Lorenza Valdorinos Villa. 

Jose loved his family especially his children. He was a very hard worker, he put his whole heart in all that he did. He...

Oct 19, 2021

Carolyn Newsome Pittman, 87, of Siler City passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mrs. Pittman was born in Hertford County, NC on June 26, 1934, the daughter of Troy and Lena Taylor Newsome.

Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church. She spent her working years as a devoted Elementary School Teacher for 35 years. Carolyn...

Oct 17, 2021

Robert Lee Carmines, 82, of Bear Creek died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Carmines was born July 30, 1939, the son of Harry and Margret Quinn Carmines.

Robert was of the Methodist Faith. He played Golf on the University of Richmond Golf team. Robert spent his working years as a Medical Rep. He enjoyed betting on horse races and...

Oct 16, 2021

Toni Branson Cheek, 58, of Graham passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Alamance Health Care Center, Burlington.

Ms. Cheek was born in Chatham County on September 28, 1963, the daughter of Billy James Branson and Martha McPherson Clifton.

Toni, best known as Gigi, cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandkids and her dog Booben. She enjoyed getting...

Oct 13, 2021

Linda Fraioli Salvador, 72, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.

Mrs. Salvador was born January 19, 1949 at , NY the daughter of the late Frank and the late Rose Germanie Fraioli.

Linda was of the Catholic/Christian faith, once attending St. Vitos Catholic Church in New York. She was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School in New York....

Oct 13, 2021

Margrett Ann "Margo" Griffith Cleland, 63, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.

Mrs. Cleland was born on August 29, 1958 in Hanover, WV and had also resided in Racine, OH. She was the daughter of Homer Earl and Margie Meade Griffith. Margo was a homemaker and attended Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. Margo...

Oct 12, 2021

Ginger Spencer Parrish, 48, of Snow Camp passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.

Mrs. Parrish was born in Guilford County on February 15, 1973, the daughter of John and Alice Martin Spencer.

Ginger was a 1990 graduate of Southern Alamance High School. She worked as an office administrator at Bear Creek Arsenal until her passing. Ginger adored her grandchildren, and crafting,...

Oct 10, 2021

Fannie Wright Martin, 85, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home.

Mrs. Martin was born in Orange County on February 7, 1936, the daughter of George and Lillian McPherson Wright.

Fannie previously attended Mebane Chapel UHC, was under watch care and participated in the Spiritual Echos Choir at Gees Grove AME Zion...

Oct 9, 2021

Trace Buckner (Ritch W. Buckner III) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at the age of 19. 

Trace was a beloved son of Ritch and Tammy Buckner, and brother to Anna Claire Buckner.  He is survived by Grandparents Diane Buckner of Siler City, Ritchie Buckner and wife Beverly Buckner of Siler City and was proceeded in death by his grandmother...

Oct 8, 2021

Oct 6, 2021

Frances "Pig" Phillips Dowd, 93, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at SECU Jim & Betsy Brian Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, Pittsboro.

Mrs. Dowd was born in Chatham County on October 30, 1927, the daughter of Sam R. and Rosa Daughtry Phillips.

Frances was a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church and their WMU Class. She spent...

Oct 3, 2021

Marianne Ivey Roberson, 70, of Siler City passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mrs. Roberson was born in Durham County on September 9, 1951, the daughter of Millard Rose and Annabel Heath Ivey.

Marianne was a loving wife and mother. She adored her family and all her animals, especially her chihuahuas. Marianne always handled the...

Sep 24, 2021

Patsy Wann Hinson, 90, of Siler City passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 24, 2021 at SECU Jim & Betsy Brian Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, Pittsboro. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will be cherished and live on in her two sons, her four grandchildren, and her nine great-grandchildren (who she spoiled every chance...

Sep 24, 2021

James Winfred Cooper, 85, of, Siler City went to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 24, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.

Mr. Cooper was born in Wake County on October 20, 1935, the son of James Atlas Cooper and Porter Stone Cooper Hale.

James was a member of Center United Methodist Church and served as a greeter. He spent...