Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Wiley Vernon Pugh
Jun 23, 2024
Wiley Vernon Pugh, 86, passed away surrounded by family at UNC Hospital on Sunday, June 23rd, 2024.
Wiley was a native of Randolph County. He was born June 2nd, 1938, to the late John Kipling Pugh and Pearlie Burroughs Pugh. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Waymon Pugh and Jimmy Pugh.
Wiley was a graduate of Coleridge High School. He...
Ralph Dennis Brooks
Jun 21, 2024
Ralph Dennis Brooks, 79, a native of Chatham County, went home to be with the Lord, Friday, June 21st, 2024, at home surrounded by family and loved ones.
Dennis was born in Guilford County, NC to Ralph Jenkins and Polly Paschal Brooks. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Dennis was a graduate of Chatham Central High School and NC State...
Randy Wayne Andrews
Jun 16, 2024
Randy Wayne AndrewsSeptember 28, 1953 - June 16, 2024
Randy Wayne Andrews, 70, of Goldston, passed away peacefully on Sunday, June 16, 2024, with family by his side.
Mr. Andrews was born September 28, 1953, the son of Willie Reitzel and Billie Wallace Andrews. Randy was preceded in death by his father, Willie Andrews; mother, Billie Andrews; and brother, Danny Andrews.
Mr. Andrews...
Merle "Bubba" Phillips
Jun 16, 2024
Merle “Bubba” Phillips, age 75, of Siler City, NC, passed away on June 16, 2024. He passed peacefully with his family surrounding him at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro.
Bubba was born December 3, 1948, in Florence County, SC, to Juanita and George Phillips. He moved to the Phillips Family homeplace in Bear Creek, NC where he lived with his...
Roy Glen Stinson
Jun 16, 2024
Roy Glen Stinson, 72, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord Sunday, June 16th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Roy was born October 13th, 1951, in Chatham County to Glen Howard and Luttie Mae Gunter Stinson.
He is preceded in death by his parents and stepson, Steven Brown.
Roy was retired from United Fire & Safety and previously employed...
Lorena Eastridge Wicker
Jun 15, 2024
Lorena Eastridge Wicker, 87, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 15th, 2024, at UNC Medical in Chapel Hill, surrounded by family.
Lorena was born January 21st, 1937, in Meadowview, VA, to Tommy and Deal O’Quinn Eastridge. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Roy V. Wicker, Jr.; and her brother, John...
Rischel Vance White
Jun 5, 2024
Rischel Vance White, 68, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, June 5th, 2024.
He was a member of Evans Chapel Church in Siler City. Rischel was employed with Builders First Source, where he worked in home construction. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, anything outside, and spending time with his family, friends, and loved ones.
Rischel is survived by...
Jack Sipe
Jun 3, 2024
Jack Sipe, 89, from Bear Creek, peacefully departed on Monday, June 3, 2024, surrounded by his family. Preceding him in death were his beloved wife, Linda Sue Johnson, of 63 years, his parents, brothers Ralph, Ed, Paul, and Bill Sipe, sisters Alta Mae Green, Lois Gilliland, and Virgina Moody, and a beautiful angel, Baily Nevé Shaw, his great granddaughter.
Jack was...
Paulette Elaine Scotton
Jun 1, 2024
Mrs. Paulette Elaine Thompson Scotton, daughter of Roy and Ophelia Thompson was born on March 1, 1948, in Moore County. She transitioned from this earthly life to her Heavenly Home on Saturday, June 1, 2024, at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC.
She was educated in the Moore County school system. She was married to her...
Trudy Cecile Cook
May 30, 2024
Trudy Cecile Moneymaker Cook, 78, of Siler City, died peacefully at home Thursday, May 30, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Trudy was born in Moline, Illinois to Floyd and Ila McHugh Moneymaker on February 9, 1946. She was graduate of UNC-Greensboro, where she received her bachelor’s degree. For many years Mrs. Cook made an impression on the lives of many children...
Jennifer Carolyn Moffitt
May 29, 2024
Jennifer Carolyn Moffitt, 63, of Pleasant Garden, died Wednesday, May 29, 2024, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Jenniffer was born in Chatham County on November 10, 1960, to Charlie and Norma Moffitt. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her sister, Yvonne Ore.
Ms. Moffitt was a member of West Market Street UMC where she loved...
Charles Arthur Gilchrist
May 28, 2024
Charlie Arthur Gilchrist passed away from this world on May 28th, 2024, after suffering a stroke.
Charlie was born May 6th, 1939, in Harnett County NC to Edgar and Mary Hobby Gilchrist. He spent his younger years in Harnett County and graduated from Benhaven High School in 1957.
In 1962 Charlie was introduced to Louise Gaines by mutual friends in August. They...
Sharon Renee Davis Johnston
May 26, 2024
Sharon Renee Davis Johnston, 51, of Siler City, lost her two-year battle with cancer Sunday, May 26, 2024, at 9:36 pm at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC.
A native of Alamance County, Sharon was born February 5, 1973, youngest daughter to Vivian and the late David Manley Davis. She loved art and was especially talented...
George Edward "Ed" Pike
May 24, 2024
George Edward “Ed” Pike, 85, passed away peacefully at Chatham Hospital surrounded by his family on Friday, May 24th, 2024.
Edward was a native of Chatham County. He was born in Siler City on December 13th, 1938, to the late Rachel Smith Pike. He was preceded in death by his loving wife of 62 years, Mary Hurlene Pickard Pike; his daughter,...
Maxine Brewer Nunn
May 24, 2024
Savannah “Maxine” Brewer Nunn, 90 years old, died peacefully at her home in Snow Camp, NC, Friday, May 24, 2024.
She was born in Chatham County, NC, May 12, 1934, to Wrenn Claude and Esta Stout Brewer. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Nunn, whom she was married to for 55 years; her granddaughter, Amanda Hope...
Tempie Lou Barker Johnson
May 22, 2024
Nestled on the one of the highest hills in Chatham County sits a home with a special, memorable back door. It’s through this door, Tempie Lou Barker Johnson stepped thirteen years ago on a snowy Thursday to gather her mail, however, slipping on black ice resulted in the unexpected. Unable to lift, the 89-year-old Tempie sat through a long, seventeen-degree...
Monte Dale Moody
May 22, 2024
Monte Dale Moody, 72, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home Wednesday, May 22nd, 2024, at The Laurels of Chatham County surrounded by family.
Monte was born July 28th, 1951, in Chatham County to the late Marley Joseph Moody and Margaret Evelyn Garrett Moody. He is preceded in death by his father, his brother, Danny Moody, and his son, Andy...
Mark "Joe" Joseph Ellis
May 19, 2024
Mark “Joe” Joseph Ellis, 64, of Pittsboro, NC, passed away Sunday, May 19th, 2024, at Hospice House of Davidson County surrounded by family.
Joe was born on March 24th, 1960, in Orange County to James Ellis and Wilma Hackney Ellis. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brother, James Michael Ellis, and his sister, Louise Riddle.
Joe is survived by...
Brenda Ann Scott Edwards
May 10, 2024
Brenda Ann Scott Edwards, 75, of Siler City, went home to be with her Lord on Friday, May 10th, 2024, surrounded by family and loved ones.
Brenda was born on August 16th, 1948, in Moore County to Ralph L. Scott and Edith Hill Scott. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Garry H. Edwards; and half sister,...
Max Bailey Smith, Jr.
May 5, 2024
Max Bailey Smith, Jr., 70, of Siler City, passed away May 5th, 2024, at home surrounded by his family.
Max was born August 17th, 1953, to Max Bailey Smith, Sr. and Sara Elizabeth Foust Smith in Chatham County. He is preceded in death by his parents.
Max is survived by his wife of 40 years, Diane Buckner Smith; two daughters, Emily Dare...