Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Susan Buckner  Coggins

Susan Buckner Coggins

Dec 20, 2017

Susan Buckner Coggins, 61, of Siler City died Wednesday, December 20, 2017 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center, Sanford.

Mrs. Coggins was born in Chatham County on July 22, 1956 the daughter of Tull H. and Gertrude (Johnson) Buckner. Susan was a member of Plainfield Friends Meeting, a 1974 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School and Central Carolina Community College. She...

Billie Jean Pendergrass

Billie Jean Pendergrass

Dec 14, 2017

Billie Jean King Pendergrass, 76, of 176 Providence Church Road, Siler City died Thursday, December 14, 2017.

Mrs. Pendergrass was born in Guilford County on April 19, 1941, the daughter of William and Gracie Mae Watkins King. Billie was a member of Providence Independent Methodist Church and had worked at Stout Furniture in assembly. Billie enjoyed reading, crocheting, flower gardening, trips...

Joseph Lynn Pendergrass

Joseph Lynn Pendergrass

Dec 14, 2017

Joseph "Joe" Lynn Pendergrass, 76, of 176 Providence Church Road, Siler City died Thursday, December 14, 2017.

Mr. Pendergrass was born in Chatham County on August 31, 1941 the son of William Clay and Eppie Mae (Hart) Pendergrass. Joe was a member of Providence Independent Methodist Church where he served on the cemetery and grounds committee. He had been employed as a supervisor...

Tamela Janell McLaurin

Tamela Janell McLaurin

Nov 30, 2017

Tamela "Tammy" Bright McLaurin, 60, of Siler City went to be with the Lord Thursday, November 30, 2017.

Mrs. McLaurin was born in Alamance County on November 19, 1957 the loving daughter of Donald and Barbara (Justice) Bright. Tammy attended Fellowship Baptist Church, and was employed as office manager for Sammy King Insurance Agency. She was the owner of a cleaning...

Max Bynum  Burns

Max Bynum Burns

Nov 27, 2017

Max Bynum Burns, 79, of DeWitt Smith Road, Pittsboro died Monday, November 27, 2017.

Mr. Burns was born in Chatham County on July 23, 1938 the son of Mark Bynum and Eula (Smith) Burns. Max was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and had worked as a barber for over 50 years. Max had also worked as a supply clerk...

Wilma Frances Smith  Gunter

Wilma Frances Smith Gunter

Nov 20, 2017

Wilma Smith Gunter, 88, of Buck Gunter Road, Siler City died Monday, November 20, 2017 at UNC Hospice, Pittsboro.

Mrs. Gunter was born in Lee County on April 6, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Sadie (Buchanan) Smith. Wilma was a member of Mount Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church where she had served on several committees. She had retired from Kellwood Manufacturing....

Doris Ann Ellington

Doris Ann Ellington

Nov 2, 2017

Doris Ann Johnson Ellington, 85, Siler City died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home .Mrs. Ellington was born January 11, 1932 the daughter of Wade Hampton and Annie White Johnson.

She is survived by son: Mark Ellington and wife, Jeannie of Siler City; grandson, Zack Ellington and wife, Heather of Greensboro, sisters: Linda J. Sipe of Bear Creek and Kathryn...

Kathleen Frances  Callihan

Kathleen Frances Callihan

Nov 2, 2017

Kathleen Frances Callihan, 67, passed away on November 2nd, 2017 at UNC Chapel Hill. Although unexpected, she had thankfully been able to spend time with her three sons just days prior; an answered prayer.

Born on April 21st, 1950, and raised in Youngsville, PA, she also spent more than 25 years in the Pittsboro / Siler City, NC area where she...

George Washington Burke

George Washington Burke

Oct 28, 2017

George W. "G.W." Burke, 85, of Bear Creek died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Burke was born October 17, 1932 the son of Cullum King Burke and Mary Elizabeth Fields Burke. Mr. Burke was an Army veteran, retired from Townsend Poultry as a Supervisor, farmer, and was a self-employed dry wall contractor. G. W. was a member of...