Oct 9, 2021

Trace Buckner (Ritch W. Buckner III) passed away unexpectedly Saturday, October 9th, 2021 at the age of 19. 

Trace was a beloved son of Ritch and Tammy Buckner, and brother to Anna Claire Buckner.  He is survived by Grandparents Diane Buckner of Siler City, Ritchie Buckner and wife Beverly Buckner of Siler City and was proceeded in death by his grandmother...

Oct 8, 2021

Oct 6, 2021

Frances "Pig" Phillips Dowd, 93, of Siler City passed away on Wednesday, October 6, 2021 at SECU Jim & Betsy Brian Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, Pittsboro.

Mrs. Dowd was born in Chatham County on October 30, 1927, the daughter of Sam R. and Rosa Daughtry Phillips.

Frances was a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church and their WMU Class. She spent...

Oct 3, 2021

Marianne Ivey Roberson, 70, of Siler City passed away on Sunday, October 3, 2021 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mrs. Roberson was born in Durham County on September 9, 1951, the daughter of Millard Rose and Annabel Heath Ivey.

Marianne was a loving wife and mother. She adored her family and all her animals, especially her chihuahuas. Marianne always handled the...

Sep 24, 2021

Patsy Wann Hinson, 90, of Siler City passed away peacefully in her sleep on Friday, September 24, 2021 at SECU Jim & Betsy Brian Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare, Pittsboro. She will be deeply missed, but her memory will be cherished and live on in her two sons, her four grandchildren, and her nine great-grandchildren (who she spoiled every chance...

Sep 24, 2021

James Winfred Cooper, 85, of, Siler City went to his Heavenly home on Friday, September 24, 2021 surrounded by his family at his home.

Mr. Cooper was born in Wake County on October 20, 1935, the son of James Atlas Cooper and Porter Stone Cooper Hale.

James was a member of Center United Methodist Church and served as a greeter. He spent...

Sep 20, 2021

Stephanie Renee Tarkenton Walkup, 48, of Siler City passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021.

Mrs. Walkup was born in Chatham County on March 27, 1973, the daughter of Donald Lee and Margaret Johnson Tarkenton.

Stephanie was a 1991 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School, afterwards graduating in 1995 from UNC Charlotte receiving her RN/BSN. She worked at Chatham Hospital and Central...

Sep 19, 2021

Rachel Lee Edwards Moon, 95, of Snow Camp went to be with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehab Center of Alamance County, Burlington.

Mrs. Moon was born in Chatham County on August 26, 1926, the daughter of Charlie R. and Lucy Siler Edwards.

Rachel was the oldest member of Plainfield Friends Meeting Church, where...

Sep 17, 2021

Jonathan Barbee Burke, 53, of Siler City passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mr. Burke was born in Chatham County on January 8, 1968, the son of Tommie Gene and Ada Josephine Boren Burke.

Jonathan loved racing cars and was an excellent wood worker. He cherished his family. He was employed with the family owned business,...

Sep 17, 2021

Cassius Junior Green, 61, of Siler City passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mr. Green was born in Haywood County on November 11, 1959, the son of Cassius Bud and Phyllis Ann Gaddis Green.

Cassius cherished his family and his beloved cat George. He was a very hard-working man and would do all he could...

Sep 17, 2021

Enrique Ortega, Jr., 49, of Siler City passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mr. Ortega was born in California on June 21, 1972, the son of Enrique Ortega, Sr. and Gloria Sauceda Gonzalez.

He is survived by his wife of 27 years; Cynthia Calvillo and 5 children.

Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Smith & Buckner Funeral...

Sep 17, 2021

Fay Beal Jessup Brogan, 87, of Goldston went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 17, 2021 at Genesis Siler City Center.

Mrs. Brogan was born in Chatham County on January 16, 1934, the daughter of Joe and Florence Hilliard Beal.

Fay was a Registered Nurse. She graduated as an Honor Student at CCCC College in Sanford. She loved her...

Sep 7, 2021

Sep 6, 2021

Larry Donald Thurman, 76, of Staley passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones at his home in Staley.

Mr. Thurman was born in Chatham County on January 3, 1945, the son of Horace Ancel and Mary Ola Davis Thurman.

Larry was of the Baptist Faith. He spent his working years' operating heavy equipment for the NC Department...

Sep 6, 2021

Roger Thomas Govier, 74, of Siler City passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mr. Govier was born in Detroit, MI on April 6, 1947, the son of Lynn and Marie Yarnell Govier.

Roger spent his working years as a construction roofer. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Arlene...

Sep 5, 2021

Paul Leonard Tice, 85, of Siler City passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mr. Tice was born in Unionville, PA on December 10, 1935, the son of Boyd and Louise Paul Tice.

Paul was a Veteran of the US Air Force, serving from 1955 to 1961. He spent his working years as a Truck Driver. Paul...

Sep 2, 2021

Rosetta Carver Oldham, 88, of Goldston passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021, surrounded by her loved ones at her home in Goldston.

Mrs. Oldham was born in Person County on September 9, 1932, the daughter of Willie Dennis and Eva Ragan Carver.

Rosetta was a member of the Cornerstone Baptist Church. She retired after many years working for Townsend, Inc. She...

Sep 2, 2021

Betty Lou Tabon was born to David and Lutishie Tabon on February 23, 1940 in Broadway, NC. She finished her journey on September 2, 2021 where she joins her parents, her siblings, Willie, Chester, Jimmy, Youver, Grace, Eve, Sue, Ruth and Timothy, her son Samuel Sales and her grandson Jerry.

Betty was a strong, independent woman who raised 5 children, Wanda...

Aug 31, 2021

Carlean Brown Tucker, 74, of Siler City passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at Universal Health Care of Ramseur.

Mrs. Tucker was born in Chatham County on May 30, 1947, the daughter of Troy H. and Minnie "Polly" Smith Brown.

Carlene was a member of the Siler City Pentecostal Holiness Church. She spent her life caring for her family and enjoyed...

Aug 27, 2021

Dr. Lester Rogers passed away in the early morning of August 27, 2021, peacefully in his sleep at home at the age of 94.

He was born on October 18, 1926, in Brooklyn, New York, to Herman and Frances Rogers. He graduated from St. John's University and from Brandeis University as a Doctor of Veterinary Medicine and had his practice in...