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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Bobby Henry Thornburg

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

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)

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

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

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.

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

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

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

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)...

Vickie Freeman Millenbaugh

Vickie Freeman Millenbaugh

Dec 2, 2023

Vickie passed away from natural causes at home on December 2, 2023. Vickie was born in Auburn, GA, to Buck and Polly Freeman on March 7, 1949. She was a graduate of Pittsboro High School in 1967. She worked many years at Pinehurst Surgical Clinic and Gaines Oil Co. Vickie was currently employed with Couch Oil Co.

She is...

William Jerry Brady

William Jerry Brady

Nov 29, 2023

 

William Jerry Brady, 83, of Goldston, NC, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2023, at Chatham Hospital. Jerry was preceded in death by his wife Ann P. Brady, his parents, Howard & Daphney Scott Brady, and his sister, LaNilta B. Teague.

Jerry is survived by two sons, Todd brady (Patricia) of Asheboro, NC and Mitchell Brady of Siler City,...

Judith Arlene Webb Cruickshank

Judith Arlene Webb Cruickshank

Nov 20, 2023

 

Judith Arlene Webb Cruickshank, of Siler City, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

 

The daughter of the late James Arthur Webb and Elsie E. Webb, Judith was born June 12th, 1940, in Niagara Falls, New York.  A graduate of LaSalle High School, she attended Buffalo State University and then...

William Wayne Harris

William Wayne Harris

Nov 20, 2023

 

William Wayne Harris, 81, of Siler City, passed away peacefully at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home of UNC Health Care on Monday, November 20th, 2023, at 4:05 PM.

Wayne was born July 16th, 1942, in Chatham County, to Paul D. and Mallie S. Harris. He graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1960 and had a career...

Marvin Glenn Oldham

Marvin Glenn Oldham

Nov 19, 2023

 

Marvin Glenn Oldham, 56, of Goldston, passed away Sunday, November 19th, 2023, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.

Glenn was born November 27th, 1966, to Victor B. and Helen G. Oldham in Lee County, NC. Glenn was employed by Brooks Contractors, and he loved old cars.

He is survived by his mother, Helen Grace Oldham; his wife...

Donald "Donnie" Lee Smith

Donald "Donnie" Lee Smith

Nov 19, 2023

 

Donald Lee “Donnie” Smith, born on October 22, 1954, of Siler City, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on November 19, 2023. Donnie is survived by his beloved wife, Sheree Fesmire Smith, of 40 years, stepdaughter, April Brooke Stephens, and grandchildren, Sean William Blackmon and Sasha Brooke Blackmon, and his siblings, Margaret Smith Young (Phil) of...

Monica Lynn Lehman

Monica Lynn Lehman

Nov 15, 2023

 

Monica Lynn Lehman, 60, of Siler City, NC, departed this life on Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at home.

Monica is survived by her loving mother, Sandra Ail and her daughter, Amber Lehman; her brother, Brian Lehman, along with many stepsiblings, aunts, uncles and cousins. She is preceded in death by her father, Robert Lehman and her stepfather, Merritt “Red”...

Betty G. Lane

Betty G. Lane

Nov 15, 2023

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Betty G. Siler Lane, 95, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home Wednesday, November 15th, 2023, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Betty was born March 1st, 1928, in Siler City, to Jerry and Thedocia Hannah Siler. She is the wife of the late Clemon E. Lane...

Wanda Faye Williams

Wanda Faye Williams

Nov 13, 2023

 

Wanda Faye Williams, 81, of Siler City, NC, passed away Monday, November 13th, 2023, surrounded by family and friends.

She was born February 5th, 1942, in Chatham County, to Oran Pickett and Martha Estridge Pickett. Faye was a member of First Wesleyan Church where she was a greeter and a faithful prayer warrior for all. She loved her family...

Emma Irene Davis

Emma Irene Davis

Nov 12, 2023

 

Emma Irene Davis, 94, of Siler City, NC, passed away on Sunday, November 12, 2023, at Sanford Health Rehabilitation.

Irene was born September 29, 1929, to Luther Daniel Soles and Marjorie Ella Gause in Marlboro County, SC. Irene worked in the medical field as a CNA. She loved to knit and make quilts. She loved her plants and enjoyed...

Kenneth Maxwell MacDonald II

Kenneth Maxwell MacDonald II

Nov 10, 2023

Kenneth “Kenny” Maxwell MacDonald II, 54, gained his wings on Friday, November 10, 2023, surrounded by his family. He was born in Elizabeth City on May 7, 1969 to the late Kenneth MacDonald and Elaine Smith. He was the proud husband of 26 years to Amanda MacDonald.

Kenny worked for Grubb Properties Inc. for over 18 years. He enjoyed being...

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