Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

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...

Carolyn Willigman  Batchelor

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

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

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.

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,...