Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Mertie Mashburn Smith
Aug 10, 2023
Mertie Ann Mashburn Smith, 73, of Staley, passed away Thursday, August 10, 2023.
Mertie was born in Chatham County on July 30, 1950, to John Mashburn and Bertha Lewis Mashburn Winslow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Smith; sister, Leslie Selig; brother, Woodrow Mashburn; and her beloved dogs, Bella and Phoebe.
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Leonel Benitez Martinez
Aug 9, 2023
Leonel Benitez Martinez, 52, of Siler City, died Wednesday, August 9, 2023.
Leonel was born in Paso de Guayabal, Mexico on August 25, 1970, to Orfanel Aguirre Benitez and Josefina Martinez Benitez. Mr. Benitez Martinez loved farming, swimming and just being outdoors. He was always cutting up and enjoyed spending time with his family.
Mr. Benitez Martinez is survived...
Cristobal Lopez
Aug 6, 2023
Cristobal Lopez, 82, of Siler City, passed away Sunday, August 6, 2023.
Cristobal was born in Honduras on July 10, 1941, to Lucas and Maria Lopez. Cristobal was preceded in death by his parents.
Mr. Lopez was married to the love of his life Eda for 63 years. He also attended Nueva Jerusalem. He worked for many years in a...
Jimmy Marsh Coward
Aug 4, 2023
Jimmy Coward has gone fishin’.
Jimmy Marsh Coward, 90, of Siler City, passed away Friday, Aug. 4, 2023. He was born Dec. 22, 1932, to John and Ometa Ward Coward of Ramseur, the seventh of 10 children. He grew up in Liberty, graduating from Liberty High School, where he played baseball and basketball.
He served in the U.S....
Kaitlyn Alexandria Moser
Aug 3, 2023
In loving memory of Kaitlyn,
By CJ Moser (Brother)
It is with heavy hearts that we say goodbye to our beloved sister, daughter, and friend, who exemplified kindness despite the challenges she faced. Kaitlyn's life was a testament to the resilience of the human spirit as she bravely battled her medical fragility with unwavering grace and an enduring smile.
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Frances Elizabeth Barker Gilmore
Aug 1, 2023
Frances Elizabeth Barker Gilmore, 76, of Siler City, died Tuesday, August 1, 2023.
Frances was born in Chatham County on April 9, 1947, to Johnie Henry Barker, Sr. and Dena Hicks Barker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Earl, Virgil and David Barker; and sisters, Allene Hart, Rachel Barker, Christine Harris, and Virginia...
Elizabeth Ann Foust
Aug 1, 2023
Elizabeth "Libby" Thompson Foust, 89, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2023, at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan Hospice House, Pittsboro.
Libby was born to Ernest and Annie Thompson on July 27, 1934. She was a member of Mt. Vernon Springs Presbyterian church where she was an elder, participated in the Zollie Martin Adult Sunday School class, was...
Gregory McMillon Dalton
Jul 31, 2023
Gregory M. Dalton, 46 Passed away on Monday, July 31, 2023 at his home.
Gregory was born to Clyde and Susanne Culler Dalton on November 27, 1976. Gregory was a loving husband and father who loved spending as much time as he could with his wife and boys. Gregory was a proud farmer, he never met a stranger and...
Luis Fernando Gonzalez Torres
Jul 28, 2023
Luis Fernando Gonzalez Torres, de 32 años, de Asheboro falleció el Viernes 28 de Julio de 2023.
Luis fue un amoroso padre, hijo y hermano y todos los que lo conocieron lo extrañarán profundamente. Luis amaba pasar tiempo con sus hijos y era un gran fanático del fútbol.
Al Sr. Torres le sobreviven sus padres, Fernando González y Alicia Torres...
Robert "Bob" A. Babcock
Jul 18, 2023
Robert (Bob) A. Babcock, age 88 died on July 18, 2023. He was born in Grand Rapids, Michigan and was the son of Arthur and Elizabeth Babcock. He graduated from LaPorte High School and then joined the U.S. Navy. He served primarily in the Pacific theater. He enrolled in Ball State University following the completion of his naval career....
William Curtis Elmore
Jul 17, 2023
William Curtis Elmore, 90, of Siler City passed away Monday, July 17, 2023 at Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro.
Mr. Elmore was born in Chatham County on December 12, 1932, son of the late Millard C. and Lucy Senath Elmore. Curtis served his country faithfully in the United States Army. He went on to work for many...
Nancy Dixon Phillips
Jul 14, 2023
Nancy Dixon Phillips, 82, of Asheboro, formerly of Siler City, passed away July 14, 2023 at Randolph Health.
Ms. Phillips was born in Chatham County on July 8, 1941, daughter of the late Joseph S. Dixon, Sr. and Louise Clapp Dixon. Nancy worked for many years as a clerk at Belk Clothing Store. She was a member of Loves Creek...
Joanna "Jody" May Elliott Pearce
Jul 13, 2023
Joanna “Jody” May Elliott Pearce, 82, of Snow Camp, died Thursday, July 13, 2023.
Jody was born July 06, 1941, to Jim Wesley Elliott and Virginia Mae Bloxsom. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Marcus “Curley” Pearce and son, Stephen Neary and stepchildren, Mickey and Ricky Pearce.
Mrs. Pearce had been missing...
Patricia "Toney" Antoinette Brown
Jul 10, 2023
Patricia “Toney” Antoinette Brown, 74, of Siler City, died Monday, July 10, 2023.
Toney was born in Chatham County on August 28, 1948, to Frederic Chester Brown Sr. and Myrtle Grace Barrow Brown.
Ms. Brown attended First Baptist Church and was a devout Christian. Her adulthood was spent learning as much as she could and thereby earning her several...
Joseph "Jody" Kirkman Minor
Jul 10, 2023
Joseph “Jody” Kirkman Minor, Jr., 73, of Bonlee, passed away Monday, July 10, 2023.
Jody was born in Guilford County on September 8, 1949, to Joseph Kirkman Minor Sr. and Ruth Ezell Perry Minor.
Mr. Minor was the Executive Director of the Mediation Network of North Carolina. He enjoyed gardening and watching the hummingbirds. He loved to spend time with...
Fitima Teague Groce
Jul 6, 2023
Fitima Teague Groce of 3595 Silk Hope Road, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 6, 2023 after several months of declining health.
She was the daughter of the late Floyd Teague, Sr. and Julia Ann Perry Johnson Teague. She was the youngest of eight children. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
Danny Elliot Marley
Jul 3, 2023
Danny Elliot Marley, 74, of Siler City passed away Monday, July 3, 2023 at his home.
Mr. Marley was born in Chatham County on July 12, 1948, to the late Roy Lee and Perry Craft Marley. Danny was a proud graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, class of 1966. He then went on to graduate from the University of...
Eugene Franklin Brown
Jun 30, 2023
Eugene Franklin “Frank” Brown, 89, of Siler City, passed away Friday, June 30, 2023.
Frank was born in Randolph County on August 23, 1933, to Clyde Zimria and Daisy Viola Coble Brown. In addition to his parents, Frank was preceded in death by his granddaughter, Kimberly Brady; great grandsons, Camden and Caleb Brady; brothers, Clyde Brown Jr., Ernest Brown,...
Penny Nicole Boren Nalley
Jun 19, 2023
Penny Nicole Boren Nalley, 57, of Greensboro, NC, entered into eternal rest on June 19, 2023 at Yanceyville Rehabilitation and Healthcare Center.
Penny was born on December 28, 1965 in Mobile, AL. She grew up in Siler City, NC and spent the majority of her life in Charleston, SC and Greensboro, NC. She loved being at the beach, being a...
Sandra "Sandy" McMath GeBauer
Jun 18, 2023
Sandra "Sandy" Lee McMath GeBauer 70, of High Point, earned her angel wings on Sunday, June 18,2023. Daughter of the late Carl & Leola McMath. Sandy is proceeded in death by her sister Susan (Jerry) Oaks and her husband of many years Patrick GeBauer who remained her best friend for his entire life... Sandy is survived by her brothers Martin...
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