Dec 12, 2018

William Dean Johnson, 61, of Siler City died Wednesday, December 12, 2018 at UNC Hospitals.

Mr. Johnson was born in Chatham County on April 7, 1957 the son of William Clyde and Rachel (Jessup) Johnson. He was a self-employed painter. He enjoyed his work, wood crafting, and antique cars.

Dean was preceded in death by his father; son, Steven Levi Johnson; and...

Dec 12, 2018

Betty Hicks Brown, 88, of Staley died Wednesday, December 12, 2018.

Mrs. Brown was born in Randolph County on January 19, 1930 the daughter of Doctor Franklin and Dillie (McDaniel) Hicks. Betty had been employed by Walker Shoe Company. She was an active member of Moons Chapel Baptist Church, having been a member of the choir, a member of the Senior...

Dec 11, 2018

Hilda Gray Smith Deaton, born on October 22, 1922, left the earth on December 11, 2018. She was the second child of Willie Mark Smith and Gertrude Johnson Smith of Silk Hope, NC. In addition to her parents Hilda is predeceased by her brother Clifford Smith his wife Evelyn, sisters Willa Mae Love her husband Jerome, Rachel Holliday her husband...

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Nov 29, 2018

Polly Stone Willett, born October 2, 1930, died on Thursday, November 29, 2018. The third of four children of Frank Milton Stone and Blanche Moon Stone, she was born and raised in Siler City, North Carolina. Polly was a lifelong member of Love's Creek Baptist Church in Siler City and her faith was evident in her daily life as a...

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Nov 19, 2018

Joyce Merritt Mote, age 85, of Siler City passed away Monday, November 19, 2018 at Duke University Medical Center, Durham.

Mrs. Mote was born September 4, 1933 and was a native of Bladen County. She was the daughter of Kerney and Maude Smith Merritt. Joyce was a member of Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church, the Senior Adult Sunday School Class and...

Nov 17, 2018

Walter Clarence Pickard, 63, of Siler City died Saturday, November 17, 2018 at Siler City Genesis Center.

Mr. Pickard was born in Lee County on October 29, 1955, the son of John William and Ethel Mae Riggsbee Pickard. Walter's occupation was a truck driver.

He is survived by brother: David Pickard of Siler City and many nieces and nephews.

A private memorial service...

Nov 17, 2018

Nov 11, 2018

William B. "Bob" Lowe, age 92, of Bear Creek died peacefully in his sleep Sunday, November 11, 2018 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur.

Mr. Lowe was born in Chatham County on June 1, 1926, the son of Cletus and Esther (Turner) Lowe. Bob was retired from LP Cox in Sanford as a carpenter. He was a member of Siler City...

Nov 9, 2018

Jody Brent Hammer,43, of Siler City.

Mr. Hammer was born in Randolph County on December 9, 1974, the son of V. Garrett and Carol Adcock Hammer.

He formally owned and operated the All Occasions By Jody. He enjoyed going to the beach, traveling, Christmas decorating and loved to be around people. Jody attended West End UMC. He was preceded in death by...

Nov 9, 2018

Virginia Cockman Barth, 95, of Siler City died Friday, November 9, 2018 at Chatham Hospital. Mrs. Barth was born October 16, 1923 in Chatham County, NC the daughter of Alex A. and Mary Pickett Cockman. She was a member of First Wesleyan Church and the Women's Bible Sunday School Class. Virginia enjoyed cooking, baking and taking care of children and...

Nov 8, 2018

Janette Smith Teague, age 91, of Siler City died Thursday, November 8, 2018 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mrs. Teague was born June 12, 1927 in Chatham County, NC, the daughter of Frank A. Smith, Sr. and Gladys Teague Smith. She was a member of Rocky River Baptist Church for most of her life where she held various offices, including Sunday...

Nov 7, 2018

Nov 5, 2018

Thomas Winston Lavender, age 82, of Siler City died Monday, November 5, 2018 at his home. Tom was born in Spindale, NC on November 8, 1935. He was preceded in death by his parents, Thomas Winston Lavender, Sr. and Vernell Bush Lavender. He was an Army Veteran and was retired from a career in medical laboratory and x-ray technology. Tom...

Nov 4, 2018