Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Joseph Phillip  Short

Joseph Phillip Short

Nov 3, 2019

Joseph Phillip Short, 74, of Siler City died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Mr. Short was born September 7, 1945 in Wake County, NC to Wesley and Patty Short. He served in the US Army during Vietnam Era. Mr. Short attended Emmaus Baptist Church where he was a member of the Adult 5 Fellowship...

Oren Daniel Elkins

Oren Daniel Elkins

Oct 31, 2019

Oren Daniel Elkins, 90, of Goldston died Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Mr. Elkins was born in Chatham County on May 18, 1929 - the son of Roy Banks Elkins and Mollie Jane Gaines Elkins. Oren was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed as...

Robert Allen Davis

Robert Allen Davis

Oct 30, 2019

Robert Allen Davis, 66, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Siler City.

Mr. Davis was born January 3, 1953 in Chatham County NC, the son of Billy June and Myrtle Brower Davis.

Robert was a farmer, an avid sports fan, especially enjoying golf and loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by sons: Brent Davis and wife, Jerraca of Summerville, SC...

Edith Buckner  Lindley

Edith Buckner Lindley

Oct 28, 2019

Edith Buckner Lindley, 98, of Siler City died Monday, October 28, 2019.

Mrs. Lindley was born January 21, 1921 in Chatham County, NC to W.A. and Linnie Ward Buckner.

She was employed by Kellwood as an Inspector for more than 30 years. Mrs. Lindley was the oldest member at Sapling Ridge UMC.

Mrs. Lindley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Janet Kay Darr

Janet Kay Darr

Oct 17, 2019

Janet Kay Bright Darr, age 57, of Broadway, NC died Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mrs. Darr was born July 23, 1962 in Moore County to William Curtis and Maggie Mozelle Ellis Bright. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Darr; and brother Glenn Bright.

Janet is survived by sisters: Wanda (Danny) Stover,...

Rachel Collins Hudson

Rachel Collins Hudson

Oct 5, 2019

Rachel Collins Hudson, 85, of Siler City died Saturday, October 5, 2019.

Mrs. Hudson was born in Richmond Virginia on August 21, 1934 the daughter of Grady and Sally Mann Collins. She was a kindergarten teacher at Siler City Elementary School for 25 years, and a member of the First Wesleyan Church.

Rachel was preceded in death by her husband George Adam...

Aben Emanuel Entwhistle-Hernandez

Aben Emanuel Entwhistle-Hernandez

Oct 3, 2019

Aben Emanuel Entwhistle-Hernandez, 14, of Ramseur died Thursday, October 3, 2019 in Siler City.

Mr. Entwhistle-Hernandez was born December 7, 2004, in Iredell County, the of son of Ulber and Mandie Kristine Entwhistle Hernandez-Ascencio.

He is survived by his parents and his brothers: Eric Tyden Hernandez-Entwhistle and Jaxson Jaymes Thonburg-Entwhistle,

Aben ejoyed playing video games and spending time with his family.

A memorial service...

Parker Lee  Dixon

Parker Lee Dixon

Oct 1, 2019

Parker Lee Dixon, born July 24, 2019, of Siler City passed to the arms of Jesus at Chatham Hospital on October 1, 2019. Despite his short time on earth, Parker was deeply loved and brought joy to all those around. He left this world with true and innocent love to be shared by all.

Parker has gone to Heaven to be...

Joyce Davis Gunter

Joyce Davis Gunter

Sep 20, 2019

Joyce Elizabeth Davis Gunter, 71, of Siler City died Friday, September 20, 2019 .

Mrs. Gunter was born March 17, 1948 in Bessemer, Alabama the daughter of Woodrow and Mennie (Medders) Davis and was the seventh of eleven children.

She graduated from Brookwood High School in 1966. After graduation, she moved to Sherman, Texas to attend the Sherman Beauty School. While in...

Martha Jane  Helton

Martha Jane Helton

Sep 19, 2019

Martha Jane Helton , 83, of Siler City died Thursday, September 19, 2019 at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford.

Mrs. Helton was born in Mecklenburg County on December 21, 1935 the daughter of Arthur Helton, Sr. and Lottie (Leonard) Helton. She was a member of Hickory Mountain Baptist Church and a retired nurse.

Martha was preceded in death by her parents; brother, "Bo"...

Jeanette "Jean" Ritch Lunsford  Baird

Jeanette "Jean" Ritch Lunsford Baird

Sep 5, 2019

Jeanette "Jean" Elizabeth Ritch Lunsford Baird, 78, of Siler City died Thursday, September 5, 2019 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Jean was born in Cherokee County on May 15, 1941 the daughter of James and Mamie Ruth Smith Ritch. Jean was a business owner, heavily involved in her community and charitable organizations. She was a member of Community Baptist Church where...

Brian Kelly Ireland

Brian Kelly Ireland

Sep 1, 2019

Brian Kelly Ireland, age 49, of Bear Creek died Sunday, September 1, 2019 at UNC Hospice House, Pittsboro.

Mr. Ireland was born May 15, 1970 in Guilford County to Samuel M. Ireland and Joyce Branson.

He was employed by Food Line Supermarkets as a stocker. Brian loved all sports, but he was an avid NC State Wolfpack fan. His favorite hobby was...

Betty Garner Brewer

Betty Garner Brewer

Sep 1, 2019

Betty Garner Brewer, 78, of Bear Creek died September 1, 2019, at her home.

She was born December 23, 1940 at Moore Regional Hospital, the daughter of Doss and Louella Garner. She was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, class of 1959.

Ms. Brewer was a devoted member of Oakley Baptist Church. She worked at Collins & Aikman for 35 yrs....