Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Joshua Grant Gaines

Joshua Grant Gaines

Oct 2, 2020

Joshua Grant Gaines, 35, of Siler City passed away on Friday, October 2, 2020 at his home. Mr. Gaines was born August 2, 1985, a native of Chatham County, the son of Lynn Reid and Sue Nall Gaines. He loved spending time with his family, friends and beloved dog Honzo. Joshua was a member of the Goldston United Methodist Church....

Richard Maury Smith

Richard Maury Smith

Sep 28, 2020

Richard Maury Smith, age 73, of Staley died Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home. Mr. Smith was born January 7, 1947, a Bladen County native, the son of Harvey and Fleda Gillespie Smith. He was preceded in death by his parents, wives; Juanita Smith and Lessie M. Smith and sister; Mary Smith Morgan. Richard was of the Baptist faith,...

James Robert Phillips

James Robert Phillips

Sep 26, 2020

James Robert "Bobby" Phillips, age 90, of Bear Creek died Saturday, September 26, 2020 surrounded by family at his home. Mr. Phillips was born March 21, 1930, a Chatham County native, and the son of Gurney Jackson and Elza Gaines Phillips. Bobby is preceded in death by his parents, a son; Cary Lane Phillips, brothers; Gurney Lewis Phillips, and B.F....

Eva Dale Davis

Eva Dale Davis

Sep 24, 2020

Eva Dale Conklin Davis, age 79, of Siler City died Thursday, September 24, 2020 surrounded by her family at home. Mrs. Davis was born May 27, 1941, a native of Alamance County, the daughter of Walter Delmar and Lillie Caulder Conklin. She was preceded in death by her parents, sisters; Vernell Conklin, Gaynell Conklin, brothers; Walter D. Conklin and Kenneth...

Julian Ray Roberson

Julian Ray Roberson

Sep 24, 2020

Julian "Pud" Ray Roberson, age 76, of Siler City died Thursday, September 24, 2020. Mr. Roberson was born September 14, 1944, a native of Nash County, NC, the son of Berry Moses and Ila Peele Roberson. Julian was preceded in death by his parents, his wife of 31 years, Edith Roberson and brothers James, Edward and Willard Roberson. He loved...

Steven Wrenn Brooks

Steven Wrenn Brooks

Sep 21, 2020

Steven "Steve" Wrenn Brooks, age 56, of Siler City died Monday, September 21, 2020. Mr. Brooks was born June 26, 1964 the son of C.L. and Faye Brewer Brooks. Steve had a lifelong love for UNC Basketball. He was a member of the Oakley Baptist Church. He loved spending time surrounded by family and took pride in his career making...

Mark Daniel Flynn

Mark Daniel Flynn

Sep 18, 2020

Mark Daniel Flynn, age 69, of Pittsboro died Friday, September 18, 2020 at his home. Mr. Flynn was born in Phillipsburg, N.J. on December 20, 1950, the son of Daniel J. and Doris Hackett Flynn. Mark loved music. He played guitar, sang in the church choir and loved spending time creating graphic art. He is survived by his parents, sister;...

George Lincoln Carter

George Lincoln Carter

Sep 16, 2020

George Lincoln Carter, age 91, of Staley, passed away with his family by his side on Wednesday, September 16, 2020. Mr. Carter was born February 12, 1929 the son of Robert L. and Lucy Owens Carter. He is preceded in death by his parents, 4 brothers and 2 sisters. George was a native of Randolph County, and a member of...

Betty Ruth Powell

Betty Ruth Powell

Sep 14, 2020

Betty Ruth (Griffin) Powell, age 61, of Siler City died Monday, September 14, 2020 at her home. Ms. Powell was born August 27, 1959 the daughter of Harold W. and Clara Griffin. Betty is preceded in death by her parents, and two sisters; Deborah and Lamar Griffin, and son; Michael William Powell. She is survived by her husband; Wayne Hildreth...

Jean Marie Lewis

Jean Marie Lewis

Sep 10, 2020

Jean Marie (Poucher) Lewis, age 87, of Siler City, N.C., died Thursday, September 10, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Lewis was born January 6, 1933, in Hudson, N.Y., the daughter of Claude and Bertha (Schneider) Poucher. She is preceded in death by her parents, husband; Albert H. Lewis, son; James H. Lewis, granddaughters; Christina M. and Mary M. Decicco, and...

Rebecca Crissman Wilkie

Rebecca Crissman Wilkie

Sep 5, 2020

Rebecca "Beckie" Crissman Wilkie, age 85, of Goldston died Saturday, September 5, 2020. Mrs. Wilkie was born June 17, 1935 the daughter of Sandy Virgil and Martha Shore Crissman. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband; John Raymond Wilkie, and daughter; Tammie Lynn Wilkie. Mrs. Wilkie loved singing in the choir, was a member of Encourager Sunday school...

Victoria Allyse Martin

Victoria Allyse Martin

Sep 3, 2020

Victoria Allyse Martin, age 23, of Siler City died Thursday, September 3, 2020. Ms. Martin was born September 23, 1996, and is the daughter of Darius and Robin Johnson Martin. Victoria grew up at Emmanuel Fellowship Church and was a youth leader in liturgical dance. She remained under Emmanuel’s watch-care until her transition. Victoria attended Queen’s University majoring in nursing....

Margie Martin Kivett

Margie Martin Kivett

Sep 3, 2020

Margie Martin Kivett, age 84, of Siler City died Thursday, September 3, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Kivett was born April 20, 1936 the daughter of Drewey and Molly Watkins Martin. Margie was preceded in death by her parents, brother Howard Martin of Goldston, sisters Betty Thomas and Louise Andrews of Siler City, and husband Thomas Harold Kivett. She was...

Edith G Roberson

Edith G Roberson

Sep 2, 2020

Edith G. Roberson, age 71, of Siler City died Wednesday, September 2, 2020. Mrs. Roberson was a native of Montgomery County, born January 10, 1949, the daughter of Roy F. and Myrtle Williamson Greene. She was preceded in death by her parents, brothers Alton, Paul and Jim Greene, and sister Linda Fay Greene. Edith was of the Baptist faith, a...

Betty Jean (Brower) Lewis

Betty Jean (Brower) Lewis

Aug 29, 2020

Betty Jean (Brower) Lewis, age 89, of Asheboro died Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Trinity Glen, in Winston-Salem, NC. Ms. Lewis was born in Coleridge, NC, the daughter of Clay Cecil Brower and Ardena Yow Brower. She was a Chatham County residence for many years and a member of Moon's Chapel Baptist Church, where she was the music director. Known...

Arlene Danette LaMay Govier

Arlene Danette LaMay Govier

Aug 24, 2020

Arlene Danette LaMay Govier, age 62, of Siler City died Monday, August 24, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Govier was born June 12, 1958 the daughter of Edward and Frankie Latta LaMay. She was preceded in death by parents, and two sons Dennis Greer Jr. and Jonathan Greer. Arlene loved collecting figurines and photos of her family and adored her...

Betty J. Morgan

Betty J. Morgan

Aug 21, 2020

Betty J. Morgan, age 85, of Bear Creek died Friday, August 21, 2020. Mrs. Morgan was a native of Chatham County, NC and the daughter of Risden and Flossie (Fisher) Johnson. She was a U.S. Army veteran and a member of Antioch Christian Church. Betty retired as a department store manager and faithfully cared for others as a CNA following...

Sandra Kay Marshall

Sandra Kay Marshall

Aug 20, 2020

Sandra Kay Garner Marshall, 65, of Siler City died Thursday, August 20, 2020. Ms. Marshall was born August 16, 1955 the daughter of Sam Garner and Emma Jean Hardister Garner. Sandra was employed as a Paralegal, loved her community, doing yard work and loved her animals. She is survived by daughter: Leslie DeSilva of Wyandotte, MI. and son: Guy Bonilla...

Phil Ellis Senter

Phil Ellis Senter

Aug 18, 2020

Phil Ellis Senter, age 76, of Siler City died Tuesday, August 18, 2020 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Mr. Senter was born October 24,1943 the son of Alton and Maudie Holland Senter. He was a member of the First Wesleyan Church, a native of Harnett County, NC. Phil was a graduate of Western Carolina University, and served as an educator...

William Eugene Watson

William Eugene Watson

Aug 16, 2020

William Eugene Watson "Gene", age 90, of Bonlee died Sunday, August 16, 2020 at Chatham Hospital in Siler City. Mr. Watson was born July 24, 1930 the son Martine Watson and Ada Moore Watson. He was preceded in death by his parents, and sisters Ada Mae Scotten, Helen Hall and Betty Watson. He loved spending time at the beach and...