Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Karl Frederick Ernst
Oct 25, 2024
Karl Frederick Ernst, 73, of Siler City, died peacefully at the Hospice House in Pittsboro, Friday, October 25, 2024.
Karl was born in Guilford County to the late William S. and Margaret Edmondson Ernst on February 13, 1951. In addition to his parents, Karl was preceded in death by his brothers, William “Bill” Ernst and Robert “Bob” Ernst.
Karl is survived by...
James "Jim" Alfred Bowers
Oct 22, 2024
James “Jim” Alfred Bowers, 86, of Goldston, passed away Tuesday, October 22nd, 2024, at Chatham Hospital surrounded by family.
Jim was born in Chatham County on July 9th, 1938, to the late Alfred O. and Margaret Elizabeth Buckner Bowers. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Frances S. Bowers; his grandson, William Ryan Bowers; his brother, Billy...
Zane Michael Holland
Oct 21, 2024
Zane Michael Holland, 29, of Asheville passed away Monday, October 21st, 2024.
Zane was born on December 18th, 1994, in Orange County to Michael and Robin Holland. He is preceded in death by grandmother, Carolyn Gilliland; his brother, Blake Kevin Mashburn; great grandparents, Gertie & Robert Gaines.
Zane received his diploma from Central Carolina Community College. He graduated from the Recovery Ventures...
Matilda Jane Paschal Carter
Oct 21, 2024
Matilda Jane Paschal Carter, 85, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 21, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband, W.O. Carter,Jr. and his son Cliff Carter, her parents Wade and Mary Lee Paschal,Sr., and her beloved sister, “Libby” Lindley. She is survived by her son, Chris Carter (Pam) Siler City; grandson, Noah Carter, High Point; sister, Nancy Price...
Rosa Elvia Ibarra
Oct 18, 2024
Rosa Elvia Ibarra, 63, peacefully passed away Friday, October 18, 2024, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City, NC.
A visitation will be held from 6-9:00PM, Wednesday, October 23rd at Centro Familiar Cristiano, 1831 N Chatham Ave, Siler City, NC 27344.
Her funeral will be held 9:00AM, Saturday, October 26 at Centro Familiar Cristiano with burial following at Chatham Memorial Park.
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James Franklin Williams
Oct 18, 2024
James “Jimmy” Franklin Williams, 87, of Siler City, passed away Friday, October 18, 2024. Jimmy was born in Siler City on September 1, 1937, to William Bernard “Barney” Williams and Eugenia “Jean” Siler Williams. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother William Earl Williams and wife, Rosemary H. Williams. He is survived by his wife...
Rebecca "Becky" Gail Watson
Oct 17, 2024
Rebecca “Becky” Gail Watson, 76, of Sanford, went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 17th, 2024, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, surrounded by family.
Becky was born May 7th, 1948, in Lee County to the late Benjamin Nathaniel and Treva Foster Watson. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Michael...
Wade Everett Beal
Oct 13, 2024
Wade Everett Beal, 81, of Siler City, passed away Sunday, October 13th, 2024, at Chatham Hospital surrounded by family.
Wade was born on September 13, 1943, in Martin County, NC to the late Ronder and Eula Price Beal. He is preceded in death by his parents and his wife, Phyllis Beal; and granddaughter, Jessica Lafone.
He worked for Chatham Food for several...
Walter Francis Caldwell
Oct 3, 2024
Walter Francis Caldwell, 83, of Bear Creek, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at UNC Hospital - Chapel Hill.
Walter was born on June 8, 1941, in Haywood County the son of the late Lee Jim and Susan Sweetner Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife Anne Finn Caldwell; brothers, Charles, Howard, and Carl Caldwell;...
Gregorio "Gabriel" Vasquez-Altamirano
Oct 2, 2024
Gregorio Vasquez Altamirano “Gabriel”, 78, of Siler City, died Friday, October 4, 2024.
Gabriel was born in Miahuatlan, Oaxaca Mexico on February 11th, 1946, to Mauro Vasquez. He was a Sargent in the National Military Service for many years. After moving to America, he worked several different jobs. His last job being a framer at a furniture company.
Gabriel is survived by...
James "Jim" Wesley Davis
Oct 1, 2024
James “Jim” Wesley Davis, 78, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.
Jim was born May 6th, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Wade and Katherine Cook Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Wade “Butch” Davis, Jr. and Robert “Bobby” William Davis.
Jim was a...
Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Jr.
Sep 29, 2024
Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Jr., 94, of Siler City was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, surrounded by family.
AC, as he was affectionately known, was born August 20th, 1930, in Moore County to the late Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Sr. and Swannie Caviness Dunn. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of...
Nannie Rochelle Clark Downing
2024
Mrs. Nannie Rochelle Clark Downing, 99, peacefully passed from her earthly home to her eternal home, Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.
Mrs. Downing was born in Chatham County, NC, July 23, 1925, to the late Flora Lee Jones Clark and Urie Thomas Clark. She was a graduate of Pittsboro High School and worked at Kellwood...
Timothy Mark Phillips
Sep 19, 2024
Timothy Mark Phillips, 57, of Siler City, passed away at home Thursday, September 19th, 2024.
Mark was born March 22nd, 1967, in Chatham County to the late Clayburne Kelly Phillips and Lucille Clark Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Teresa Ferguson.
Mark was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and the Siler City Lions Club....
Lala Deane Sykes Dark
Sep 13, 2024
Lala Deane Sykes Dark, 97, of Siler City, passed away peacefully in her home on her 97th birthday, saying she was ready to go to her “heavenly home”.
Deane was born in Burlington on September 12th, 1927, to the late William & Adele Coleman Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nick Bray Dark; sister, June Carol...
Barry Dale Edwards
Sep 12, 2024
Barry Dale Edwards, 75, of Siler City, died Thursday, September 12, 2024.
Barry was born March 12, 1948, in Guilford County to the late Glosson and Esta Coble Edwards. He was a US Marine Corps. Veteran. Barry spent many years as a union organizer for industrial businesses.
Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughters, Brandy Edwards and Megan Gilliland and husband Jason;...
Dorothy Heard
Sep 12, 2024
Mrs. Dorothy Heard, 94, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the High Point Regional Medical Center.
Dorothy was always known as "Dot". She was born in Canton, Georgia on November 29, 1929. Dot grew up in a Christian home with three brothers and two sisters. Her homemaking skills began as a child, helping her mother with her siblings. She...

Wayne Paul Hildreth
Sep 9, 2024
Wayne Paul Hildreth, 68, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at UNC Hospital.
Wayne was born in Washington DC on May 29th, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Betty Ruth “Ruthie” Powell.
Wayne was a US Army veteran and was a retired truck driver. He loved watching...
Audrey Kay Fields Holt
Sep 9, 2024
Audrey Kay Fields Holt, 73, of Bear Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Audrey was born on January 27th, 1951, in Chatham County to the late Aubrey and Bronna Cheek Fields. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Rufus Owens; and special friend, Eddie Bear Nance.
Audrey...
Jimmy Earl Phillips
Sep 7, 2024
Jimmy Earl Phillips, 81, of Bonlee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 7th, 2024, surrounded by family.
Jimmy was born July 18th, 1943, in Chatham County to the late Arthur Edward and Nora Jane Joyce Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne Phillips, Taft Phillips, and Jack Phillips; sisters, Bobby Webster, and Hilda Moore;...