Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Carolyn Willigman Batchelor
Oct 25, 2017
Carolyn Willigman Batchelor, 67, of Bear Creek died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Magnolia House, Sanford.
Carolyn was born in Columbia, South Carolina on January 6, 1950 the daughter of Robert Glenn and the late Lucille (Singletary) Willigman. Carolyn was a homemaker and a beautician. She enjoyed cooking and working in her flower gardens but her greatest pleasure was time spent...
Faydene Wilkie Goins
Oct 21, 2017
Faydene Wilkie Goins, 78, of Goldston died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at UNC Hospitals. Mrs. Goins was born in Chatham County on June 21, 1939 the daughter of Robert Odell and Janie Kate (Gaines) Wilkie. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she sang in the Adult Choir. Faydene was a devoted wife and caregiver, especially to her...
Ray Hadley Johnson
Oct 17, 2017
Ray Hadley Johnson, 67, entered his heavenly home on October 17, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.
Ray was born to the late Norman and Christine (Wright) Johnson, September 5, 1950 and was a lifetime resident of Chatham...
Richard Glenn Caviness, Sr.
Oct 11, 2017
Richard Glenn Caviness, Sr., 86, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro after a courageous fight against several recent illness.
He was born April 22, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene Meeks Caviness, brother Rezzie Caviness.
He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Capps Caviness, and son,...
Bernardine S. McAteer
Oct 6, 2017
Bernardine S. McAteer, 81, of Siler City died Friday, October 6, 2017 at her residence. Bernardine was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of Bernard and Rose Zito Skotniski. Ms. McAteer was a member of Community Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and loved her Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son Michael Giovenco.
Survivors...
Bob Parker Phillips
Oct 5, 2017
Bob Parker Phillips, 97, of Phillips Avenue, Siler City died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Coventry House Of Siler City.
Mr. Phillips was born in Chatham County on September 16, 1920 the son of Sam R. and Maggie Ethel (Phillips) Phillips. Bob was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Siler City and was...
Billy Ray Woody, Sr.
Sep 30, 2017
Billy Ray Woody, Sr., 83, of Goldston, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence.
Mr. Woody was born January 14, 1934 in Chatham County, the son of Walter and Margaret (Atkins) Woody. He was a retired Poultry Supervisor, and a member of Antioch Baptist Church and had served as a Deacon. Billy was an antique collector and operated Ore Hill...
David Franklin Moody, Jr.
Sep 24, 2017
David Franklin Moody, Jr., 35, of Siler City died Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Myrtle Beach.
Mr. Moody was born in Orange County on July 29, 1982 the son of David F. and Carolyn (Mensch) Moody. David was preceded in death by his mother.
He is survived by his father and several aunts, uncles and cousins.
A memorial service will be held Sunday,...
Margaret Pauline "Polly" Johnson
Sep 16, 2017
Pauline (Polly) Saunders Johnson, age 94, of Siler City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 after several years of declining health.
She was born September 13, 1923, the daughter of Causey and Mamie Saunders of Franklinville, NC.
She was a wonderful cook, and her family knew there was always something good to eat in her kitchen, and she would not...
Frances Delores Bowers
Sep 15, 2017
Frances Spivey Bowers, 76, of High Point died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point.
Mrs. Bowers was born in Chatham County on August 26, 1941 the daughter of Brownie and Margaret (Poe) Harris. Frances was a 1959 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School. She was a member of Covenant Church United Methodist and the All...
Earlene Keck Ellington
Aug 25, 2017
Earlene Keck Ellington, 76, Siler City died Friday, August 25, 2017 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.
Mrs. Ellington was born October 10, 1940 in Chatham County, the daughter of Ike and Frances Keck. Mrs. Ellington was member of Piney Grove United Methodist Church and worked at Boling Chair Company. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband,...