Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Eddie Ray Lambert

Eddie Ray Lambert

Oct 18, 2020

Eddie Ray Lambert, age 60, of Bear Creek passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 in Bear Creek, NC. Mr. Lambert was born January 14, 1960, a Montgomery County native, the son of Oscar and Lucy Greene Lambert. . Eddie attended the Bear Creek Baptist Church. He enjoyed doing anything outdoors, such as hunting and fishing. He loved spending time...

Larry  Oldham

Larry Oldham

Oct 18, 2020

Larry Oldham, 76, of Liberty died Sunday, October 18, 2020 at his home. Mr. Oldham was born March 8, 1944, a Chatham County native, the son of James Marshall and Blanche Marley Oldham. Larry was an Army veteran in the Vietnam war. He enjoyed playing golf, fishing, and working in the garden. You could find him in front of the...

Frankie Pearl Gilmore

Frankie Pearl Gilmore

Oct 18, 2020

Frankie Pearl Gilmore, 89, of Rockingham, passed away on Sunday, October 18, 2020 at Hermitage Retirements Center, Rockingham, NC. Mrs. Gilmore was born April 26, 1931, a native of Chatham County, the daughter of Frank and Berchie Gilmore. Frankie loved flowers and roosters. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter Jenny Lind Guthrie. She...

Geraldine Strickland Scott

Geraldine Strickland Scott

Oct 17, 2020

Geraldine Strickland Scott, 79, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mrs. Scott was born April 17, 1941, a native of Durham, the daughter of the late Oliver and Trecie McLeory Strickland. Geraldine loved spending time with her family and friends. The love she had for her sons was untouchable. She was at peace...

Roland Manley Perry

Roland Manley Perry

Oct 15, 2020

Roland Manley Perry, 91, of Siler City passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mr. Perry was born December 21, 1928, a native of Chatham County, the son of Elmer and Myrtle Lindley Perry. Roland loved to dance and going to visit his friends, he never met a stranger. Mr. Perry was an Army...

Kathleen Nelson Lemons

Kathleen Nelson Lemons

Oct 14, 2020

Kathleen Nelson Lemons, 92, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 14, 2020 surrounded by loved ones at her home. Mrs. Lemons was born April 9, 1928, a native of Chatham County, the daughter of Austin and Carrie Trogdon Nelson. Kathleen was very active and served on various committees at Edward Hill Friends Meeting. She loved anything to do...

Kaye Gilliland Ferguson

Kaye Gilliland Ferguson

Oct 13, 2020

Kaye Gilliland Ferguson, 64, of Greensboro, passed away peacefully. surrounded by her family on Tuesday, October 13, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Ferguson was born November 26, 1955 the daughter of Thomas "Bill" Jackson and Rebecca Burnette Brown Gilliland. She loved to travel, especially to Walt Disney World, and her annual vacations with her family. Kaye was an avid fan...

Margie Mae Maness

Margie Mae Maness

Oct 5, 2020

Margie Mae Thomas Maness, 89, of Liberty passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020 at Wesley Long Hospital, Greensboro. Mrs. Maness was a native of Chatham County, born May 21, 1931 the daughter of Theodore R. and Callie Wilson Thomas. Margie was a member of at Mt. Zion Baptist Church and retired from Bellmont Hosiery. She is preceded in death...

Billy Ray West

Billy Ray West

Oct 2, 2020

Billy Ray West, 84, of Washington. NC died Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. West was born July 3, 1936, a native of Wayne County, the son of the late Brodie and Nora Crumpler West. He was preceded in death by his parents, wife; Helen J. Clark West, and son; Mike West. Mr. West graduated from Guilford College...

Joshua Grant Gaines

Joshua Grant Gaines

Oct 2, 2020

Joshua Grant Gaines, 35, of Siler City passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gaines was born August 2, 1985, a native of Chatham County, the son of Lynn Reid and Sue Nall Gaines. He loved spending time with his family, friends and beloved dog Honzo. Joshua was a member of the Goldston United Methodist Church....

Richard Maury Smith

Richard Maury Smith

Sep 28, 2020

Richard Maury Smith, age 73, of Staley died Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. Mr. Smith was born January 7, 1947, a Bladen County native, the son of Harvey and Fleda Gillespie Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives; Juanita Smith and Lessie M. Smith and sister; Mary Smith Morgan. Richard was of the Baptist faith,...

James Robert Phillips

James Robert Phillips

Sep 26, 2020

James Robert "Bobby" Phillips, age 90, of Bear Creek died Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Mr. Phillips was born March 21, 1930, a Chatham County native, and the son of Gurney Jackson and Elza Gaines Phillips. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, a son; Cary Lane Phillips, brothers; Gurney Lewis Phillips, and B.F....

Eva Dale Davis

Eva Dale Davis

Sep 24, 2020

Eva Dale Conklin Davis, age 79, of Siler City died Thursday, September 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Mrs. Davis was born May 27, 1941, a native of Alamance County, the daughter of Walter Delmar and Lillie Caulder Conklin. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Vernell Conklin, Gaynell Conklin, brothers; Walter D. Conklin and Kenneth...

Julian Ray Roberson

Julian Ray Roberson

Sep 24, 2020

Julian "Pud" Ray Roberson, age 76, of Siler City died Thursday, September 24, 2020. Mr. Roberson was born September 14, 1944, a native of Nash County, NC, the son of Berry Moses and Ila Peele Roberson. Julian was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 31 years, Edith Roberson and brothers James, Edward and Willard Roberson. He loved...

Steven Wrenn Brooks

Steven Wrenn Brooks

Sep 21, 2020

Steven "Steve" Wrenn Brooks, age 56, of Siler City died Monday, September 21, 2020. Mr. Brooks was born June 26, 1964 the son of C.L. and Faye Brewer Brooks. Steve had a lifelong love for UNC Basketball. He was a member of the Oakley Baptist Church. He loved spending time surrounded by family and took pride in his career making...

Mark Daniel Flynn

Mark Daniel Flynn

Sep 18, 2020

Mark Daniel Flynn, age 69, of Pittsboro died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. Mr. Flynn was born in Phillipsburg, N.J. on December 20, 1950, the son of Daniel J. and Doris Hackett Flynn. Mark loved music. He played guitar, sang in the church choir and loved spending time creating graphic art. He is survived by his parents, sister;...

George Lincoln Carter

George Lincoln Carter

Sep 16, 2020

George Lincoln Carter, age 91, of Staley, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mr. Carter was born February 12, 1929 the son of Robert L. and Lucy Owens Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. George was a native of Randolph County, and a member of...

Betty Ruth Powell

Betty Ruth Powell

Sep 14, 2020

Betty Ruth (Griffin) Powell, age 61, of Siler City died Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home. Ms. Powell was born August 27, 1959 the daughter of Harold W. and Clara Griffin. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters; Deborah and Lamar Griffin, and son; Michael William Powell. She is survived by her husband; Wayne Hildreth...

Jean Marie Lewis

Jean Marie Lewis

Sep 10, 2020

Jean Marie (Poucher) Lewis, age 87, of Siler City, N.C., died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Lewis was born January 6, 1933, in Hudson, N.Y., the daughter of Claude and Bertha (Schneider) Poucher. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Albert H. Lewis, son; James H. Lewis, granddaughters; Christina M. and Mary M. Decicco, and...

Rebecca Crissman Wilkie

Rebecca Crissman Wilkie

Sep 5, 2020

Rebecca "Beckie" Crissman Wilkie, age 85, of Goldston died Saturday, September 5, 2020. Mrs. Wilkie was born June 17, 1935 the daughter of Sandy Virgil and Martha Shore Crissman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; John Raymond Wilkie, and daughter; Tammie Lynn Wilkie. Mrs. Wilkie loved singing in the choir, was a member of Encourager Sunday school...