May 2, 2022

Robert Bruce (Bob) McKinley, 97, of Siler City died peacefully on May 2, 2022 at his home.  Born April 9, 1925 in College Springs, IA, he was one of six children of Ira L. and Mary G. McKinley

Bob was a US Navy Veteran and a 1946 graduate of Northwestern University, where he played on the football team.  His career...

Apr 26, 2022

Mary Lou Crowe Budd, 83, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, April 26, 2022 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford.

Mrs. Budd was born in Washington, PA on March 26, 1939, the daughter of Thomas and Augusta Marie Crowe.

Mary Lou was a member of Loves Creek Baptist Church. She spent 37 years working in Catalog Advertising for MBF...

Apr 25, 2022

William "Bill" Wilborn, 93, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, April 25, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Wilborn was born in Person County, the son of Annie Holcumb Wilborn.

Bill was a US Navy Veteran, who proudly served his country. He spent his working years as a weaver for Burlington Industries in Ramseur, NC. Bill was a member of...

Apr 24, 2022

Brandon Isaac Preciado, 15 months old, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, April 24, 2022.

Brandon was born in Orange County on December 30, 2020, the son of Brianna Nikole Snavely and Angelo Isaac Preciado.

Baby Brandon will be missed and loved everyday. He is survived by his parents; twin sisters, Eleanor Aliyah and Elaina Iris Preciado; paternal grandparents,...

Apr 23, 2022

Vernon Russell Oldham passed away on April 23rd at Genesis HealthCare. He was born on March 23rd, 1944 in Moore County the son of Henry and Bessie Oldham. He was a member of Cool Springs United Methodist Church, graduated from High Falls High School and retired from MasterCraft/ Collins and Aikman after 40 years of service. In addition to his...

Apr 15, 2022

Angela Genise Albright, 49, of Staley, passed away on Friday, April 15, 2022.

Ms. Albright was born in Chatham County on December 29, 1972, the daughter of Millis Edward Albright and Elaine Martin Mowery.

Angela adored her family. She liked to spend time at the beach, and going swimming. Angela loved listening to the rain. She enjoyed playing her music, especially Lil'...

Apr 14, 2022

Sara Marie (Page) Williams, 42, of Snow Camp, passed away at her home on Thursday April 14, 2022.  Sarah was born on May 25, 1979 in Rangely, Colorado. She lived with her parents in Blue Mountain, Co. and attended school in Dinosaur, Co where she met her lifelong friends Mari Horn & Kendra Burger. Sarah’s family moved to Dinosaur where...

Apr 11, 2022

Imogene Duncan Beeler, 82, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.

Mrs. Beeler was born in Knoxville, TN on December 7, 1939, the daughter of Oscar M. and Pearlee Burchell Duncan.

Imogene loved her mother, and thought the world of her grandmother. She spent her working years as a caregiver. In addition to her parents, Imogene is preceded by...

Apr 8, 2022

Jean Wrenn Andrews, 91, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, April 8, 2022.

Jean was born in Davidson County on January 20, 1931, the daughter of Charlie C. and Leona Miller Wrenn.

Mrs. Andrews grew up on 2nd Ave. in Siler City. She was the 1949 Valedictorian at Siler City High School, and went on to graduate from Meredith College specializing...

Apr 4, 2022

Terry Dean Andrews, 78, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, April 4, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones at his home.

Mr. Andrews was born on August 6, 1943, the son of Walter Brown "Brownie" and Bessie Anderson Andrews.

Terry was a Navy Veteran during the Vietnam War where he received the National Defense, Vietnam Service, and the Vietnam Campaign Medals. He...

Apr 2, 2022

Joshua "Toby" Samuel Dixon, 39, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 2, 2022 at his home.

Mr. Dixon was born in Chatham County on January 1, 1983, the son of Steven Dixon and Jan Beal.

Josh was a graduate of Chatham Central High School. He had worked hard, from Hart's Furniture to many, many years as a truck driver. His...

Apr 1, 2022

Susan Siler Phillips, 73, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.

Mrs. Phillips was born on November 5, 1948, the daughter of Robert Siler, Sr. and Margaret Johnson Siler.

Susan was a member of Siler City Presbyterian Church, she loved both her family and church family dearly. She was a volunteer at the Siler City Food Pantry. Susan loved...

Mar 24, 2022

William Welford Beck, 89, of Siler City, died Thursday, March 24, 2022 at Coventry House of Siler City.

Welford was born in Chatham County on November 25, 1932, the son of Lonnie Earnest Beck and Lillian Scott Beck. He was a member of Moons Chapel Baptist Church. He served in the U.S. Navy with lifetime friends, Jimmy Cranford and the late...

Mar 23, 2022

John Ross Dowdy, Jr., 77, of Siler City, passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2022.

Mr. Dowdy was born in Chatham County on May 28, 1944, the son of the late John Ross Dowdy, Sr. and Larzelle Tysor Dowdy.

John grew up attending Roberts Chapel Baptist Church in Goldston. He spent his working years as a Machine Operator for Ramtex, Inc. John...

Mar 19, 2022

Lisa René Phillips, 60, of Goldston, passed away on Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Ms. Phillips was born in Lee County on October 25, 1961, the daughter of the late Burnice "B.F." and Hazel Beal Phillips.

Lisa was a member of Antioch Baptist Church. She spent her working years with the Lee County Department of Social Services. Lisa adored her family, enjoyed watching...

Mar 15, 2022

Ann Kirkman Dowdy, 82, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at Universal Healthcare in Ramesur.

Mrs. Dowdy was born in Chatham County on April 25, 1939, the daughter of Cecil and Helen Rosser Kirkman.

Ann was an active member of Asbury United Methodist Church, where she served as Treasurer. She enjoyed spending time bowling, and traveling. In addition...

Mar 14, 2022

Mar 14, 2022

Marie Brady Cockman, 94, of Silk Hope, died Monday March 14, 2022.

Mrs. Cockman was born August 18, 1927 in Bennett NC, to Roland F. and Vaie Scott Brady. 

Marie was a graduate of Bennett High School and McClung's Business College in Greensboro NC. After graduation Marie was first employed as a secretary for the Greensboro Police Department. She then became a...

Mar 8, 2022

Mar 8, 2022

Earl David Dowd, 89, of Alston Bridge Rd in Siler City, NC  went to be with the Lord on Tuesday March 8th, 2022 after fighting a lengthy battle with Alzhiemers Dementia. 

Earl  was born June 6th of 1932 in Siler City to George Sr. and Myrtle Fields Dowd. He was preceded in death by both of his parents, brother Guy Dowd...