Dec 10, 2021

Tammy Lynn Staley, 54, of Siler City, passed away on December 10, 2021 at Siler City Center.

Ms. Staley was born in Chatham County on September 15, 1967, the daughter of  Arthur and Lillian Haithcox Staley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her brothers, Larry Franklin Staley and Dale Wayne Staley.

No services are planned at this...

Dec 7, 2021

Nov 30, 2021

Sherrie Fanette Rives, 60, of Siler City, passed away on November 30, 2021 at Siler City Center.

Sherrie was born in Chatham County on June 1, 1961, the daughter of Melvin and Betty Phillips Rives.

Ms. Rives graduated from Chatham Central High School in 1979, and afterwards attending the first class offered at CCCC for Nursing. She spent her working years as...

Nov 28, 2021

Gary Lee Louk, Jr., 33, of Bear Creek, passed away on November 28, 2021.

Lee was born in Chatham County on May 2, 1988, the son of Gary Lee Louk, Sr. and Melanee Sirls Moore. 

Lee worked for PSSI. He had a love of music, and enjoyed playing his drums. He cherished his time with family and friends. 

He is survived by his...

Nov 26, 2021

Bobby Ray Sloan, Sr., 72, of Goldston passed away on November 26, 2021 at his home.

Mr. Sloan was born in Lee County, NC on December 29, 1948, the son of the late James and Geraldine Womack Sloan.

Bobby loved his family dearly, and cherished his time with them. Bobby spent his working years as a poultry farmer. He enjoyed watching races...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...