Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Robert Elvis Parnell, Jr.
Nov 25, 2021
Robert Elvis Parnell, Jr., 72, of Ramseur passed away on November 25, 2021 at Parkview Health and Rehab in Chapel Hill.
Robert was born in Lamar, SC on January 13, 1949, the son of Robert Elvis and Doris Huggins Parnell.
Mr. Parnell was a retired Air Force Veteran. He was a cowboy at heart, and loved motorcycles. He cherished his time with...
Virginia Juanita Bowman
Nov 22, 2021
Virginia Juanita Hodge Bowman, 86, of Siler City, passed away on November 22, 2021 at her home.
Juanita was born in Grayson County, VA on September 16, 1935, the daughter of Leether and Ethel Price Hodge. She spent her working years as a florist, Juanita loved her flowers. She enjoyed spending time cooking a delicious meal in her kitchen. In addition...
Norman Arthur Jordan, Sr.
Nov 20, 2021
Norman Arthur Jordan, Sr., 94, died November 20, 2021, at his home in Siler City. He was the youngest child of Claude Womble Jordan and Blanche Jones Jordan. He graduated from Siler City High School in 1947, where he was a three-sport athlete, and from N.C. State College in 1952, where he earned a B.S. degree in dairy husbandry. It...
George Daniel Pike
Nov 15, 2021
George Daniel “Danny” Pike, 62, passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Monday, November 15, 2021.
Danny was a native of Chatham County. He was born in Siler City on July 23, 1959 to George Edward Pike and the late Mary Hurlene (Pickard) Pike.
Danny was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, class of 1977. He was...
Clifford Bryce Holt
Nov 12, 2021
Clifford Bryce Holt, 96, of Siler City, passed away on November 12, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House.
Bryce was born in Chatham County on November 11, 1925, the son of Newby and Carrie Lee Johnson Holt.
He was a faithful member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church all of his life, and served in numerous positions in the church. He retired from the...
Thomas Howard Crowson
Nov 7, 2021
Thomas Howard Crowson, 77, passed away surrounded by his family on Sunday, November 7, 2021. He was born in Randolph county, North Carolina on January 1, 1944, to Paul T. and Gladys Staley Crowson.
Mr. Crowson loved his family and was very proud of his children and grandchildren. He also loved his work family, Zimmerman - Dynayarn. Thomas enjoyed working...
Elizabeth Kemnitz Baird
Nov 6, 2021
Elizabeth Kemnitz Baird, 87, of Siler City passed away on November 6, 2021 at her home.
Mrs. Baird was born in Milwaukee, WI, on December 25, 1933, the daughter of Anthony and Irene Gramza Kemnitz.
Elizabeth spent her working years as a secretary for the US Government. She loved spending time with her family and outside working in her garden. In addition...
Margaret Bowers Thornburg
Nov 6, 2021
Margaret Mattie Bowers Thornburg passed away peacefully on November 6, 2021 at the age of 90. She was born at home outside Pittsboro, NC on January 12, 1931, the daughter of Willie and Eva Bowers, of Chatham County. She graduated from Pittsboro High School in 1949.
On April 11, 1952, Margaret married Bobby H. Thornburg in Greensboro, NC, where they lived...
Louise Humble Poe
Nov 2, 2021
Louise Humble Poe, 97, passed away on Tuesday, November 2, 2021. She was born in Randolph County on August 5, 1924, the daughter of Tyson and Lucy Catharine Cox Humble.
Louise was a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church since 1956. She was an avid animal lover, especially cats. Louise enjoyed spending time reading and working in her garden. She was...
Margie Brafford Johnson
Nov 2, 2021
Margie Brafford Johnson, 85, of Sanford, passed away on November 2, 2021, at Parkview Retirement Village, Sanford, NC.
Mrs. Johnson was born in Chatham County on November 19, 1935, the daughter of Elmer Howard and Curtis Van Roberson Brafford.
Margie loved to craft and spend time painting. She was an excellent cook and famous for her chocolate pies. She enjoyed travelling whenever...
Dennis Keith McNeill
Oct 24, 2021
Dennis Keith McNeill, 59, of Pittsboro passed away on Sunday, October 24, 2021, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Mr. McNeill was born May 28, 1962, in Fort Benning, GA, the son of Boyd E. and Rebecca Brown McNeill.
Dennis was a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church. He graduated from Jordan Matthews in 1980, afterwards attending Central Carolina Community College. Dennis spent...
Jose Sesmas
Oct 21, 2021
Jose Sesmas, 36, of Siler City passed away on Thursday, October 21, 2021, at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Mr. Sesmas was born March 5, 1985, in Austin, TX, the son of Jesus Sesmas Villa and Lorenza Valdorinos Villa.
Jose loved his family especially his children. He was a very hard worker, he put his whole heart in all that he did. He...
Mary Frances Lewis
Oct 21, 2021
Mary Frances Crabtree Lewis, 80, formerly of Oak Island, passed away on October 21, 2021, at Siler City Center.
Mrs. Lewis was born in Guilford County on August 29, 1941, the daughter of Otho and Pearl Crabtree Welborn.
Mary was of the Baptist faith. Before taking the time to stay home and care for her family, she spent her working years at...
Carolyn Newsome Pittman
Oct 19, 2021
Carolyn Newsome Pittman, 87, of Siler City passed away on Tuesday, October 19, 2021 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Mrs. Pittman was born in Hertford County, NC on June 26, 1934, the daughter of Troy and Lena Taylor Newsome.
Carolyn was a member of First Baptist Church. She spent her working years as a devoted Elementary School Teacher for 35 years. Carolyn...
Robert Lee Carmines
Oct 17, 2021
Robert Lee Carmines, 82, of Bear Creek died Sunday, October 17, 2021 at his home.
Mr. Carmines was born July 30, 1939, the son of Harry and Margret Quinn Carmines.
Robert was of the Methodist Faith. He played Golf on the University of Richmond Golf team. Robert spent his working years as a Medical Rep. He enjoyed betting on horse races and...
Toni Branson Cheek
Oct 16, 2021
Toni Branson Cheek, 58, of Graham passed away on Saturday, October 16, 2021 at Alamance Health Care Center, Burlington.
Ms. Cheek was born in Chatham County on September 28, 1963, the daughter of Billy James Branson and Martha McPherson Clifton.
Toni, best known as Gigi, cherished her family and loved spending time with her grandkids and her dog Booben. She enjoyed getting...
Linda Fraioli Salvador
Oct 13, 2021
Linda Fraioli Salvador, 72, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 13, 2021.
Mrs. Salvador was born January 19, 1949 at , NY the daughter of the late Frank and the late Rose Germanie Fraioli.
Linda was of the Catholic/Christian faith, once attending St. Vitos Catholic Church in New York. She was a graduate of Mamaroneck High School in New York....
Margrett Ann Cleland
Oct 13, 2021
Margrett Ann "Margo" Griffith Cleland, 63, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 13, 2021 at Alpine Health & Rehabilitation, Asheboro.
Mrs. Cleland was born on August 29, 1958 in Hanover, WV and had also resided in Racine, OH. She was the daughter of Homer Earl and Margie Meade Griffith. Margo was a homemaker and attended Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. Margo...
Ginger Lynn Parrish
Oct 12, 2021
Ginger Spencer Parrish, 48, of Snow Camp passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021.
Mrs. Parrish was born in Guilford County on February 15, 1973, the daughter of John and Alice Martin Spencer.
Ginger was a 1990 graduate of Southern Alamance High School. She worked as an office administrator at Bear Creek Arsenal until her passing. Ginger adored her grandchildren, and crafting,...
Fannie Wright Martin
Oct 10, 2021
Fannie Wright Martin, 85, of Siler City, passed away on Sunday, October 10, 2021 surrounded by her family at her home.
Mrs. Martin was born in Orange County on February 7, 1936, the daughter of George and Lillian McPherson Wright.
Fannie previously attended Mebane Chapel UHC, was under watch care and participated in the Spiritual Echos Choir at Gees Grove AME Zion...
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