Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Mary Catharine "Mary Kate" Johnson  Harris

Mary Catharine "Mary Kate" Johnson Harris

Nov 12, 2019

brother, Carlton Johnso0n and wife, Jackie of JamestowenMary Catharine "Mary Kate" Johnson Harris, 90, of McLaurin Road, Siler City died Monday, November 11, 2019 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

Mrs. Harris was born in Chatham County on January 21, 1929 the daughter of Willie Roberson and Mary Buckner Johnson. Mary Kate was an active member of Meroney United Methodist Church, a...

Clara Mae Moffitt  Lackey

Clara Mae Moffitt Lackey

Nov 12, 2019

Clara Mae Moffitt Lackey, 96, of Greensboro died Tuesday, November 12, 2019 at Clapp's Nursing Center, Pleasant Garden.

Mrs. Lackey was born in Randolph County on June 30, 1923 the daughter of Ernest and Dovie (Craven) Moffitt. Clara was a founding member of Badin Shores Chapel in Badin Lake and had been employed as a bookkeeper with Western Auto Stores and...

Jane Cheek  Willett-Cromer

Jane Cheek Willett-Cromer

Nov 9, 2019

Martha Jane (Jane) Cheek Willett-Cromer, 89, formerly of Gulf, N.C., passed away on Saturday, November 9, surrounded by family. Jane was born November 14, 1929, the daughter of John Kilmer Cheek, Sr. and Flossie Hilliard Cheek. She was preceded in death by her parents and husband of 47 years, Howard H. Willett, Sr., her husband of 12 years, Paul E....

Gloria Gail Henderson

Gloria Gail Henderson

Nov 3, 2019

Gloria Gail Henderson, 69, of Siler City died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City.

Mrs. Henderson was born October 22, 1950 in Chatham County, the daughter of William Frank and Carrie Lee Beal Dowd.

Gail was employed by A. J. Schneierson as a Sewer, and also with Hancock Hams. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack...

William Earl McDaniel

William Earl McDaniel

Nov 3, 2019

William Earl McDaniel, 85, of Siler City died Sunday, November 3, 2019.

Mr. McDaniel was born January 4, 1934 in Chatham County, the son of William Arthur and Martha Mozelle Dunlap McDaniel. He is preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Wanda Angell McDaniel, son, James Timothy Lowe and brothers, Jessie Lewis McDaniel and June McDaniel.

Earl and his beloved...

Joseph Phillip  Short

Joseph Phillip Short

Nov 3, 2019

Joseph Phillip Short, 74, of Siler City died Sunday, November 3, 2019 at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Mr. Short was born September 7, 1945 in Wake County, NC to Wesley and Patty Short. He served in the US Army during Vietnam Era. Mr. Short attended Emmaus Baptist Church where he was a member of the Adult 5 Fellowship...

Oren Daniel Elkins

Oren Daniel Elkins

Oct 31, 2019

Oren Daniel Elkins, 90, of Goldston died Thursday, October 31, 2019.

Mr. Elkins was born in Chatham County on May 18, 1929 - the son of Roy Banks Elkins and Mollie Jane Gaines Elkins. Oren was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church where he had served as a Deacon, Sunday School Superintendent, and Sunday School Teacher. He was employed as...

Robert Allen Davis

Robert Allen Davis

Oct 30, 2019

Robert Allen Davis, 66, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 30, 2019 in Siler City.

Mr. Davis was born January 3, 1953 in Chatham County NC, the son of Billy June and Myrtle Brower Davis.

Robert was a farmer, an avid sports fan, especially enjoying golf and loved his grandchildren.

He is survived by sons: Brent Davis and wife, Jerraca of Summerville, SC...

Edith Buckner  Lindley

Edith Buckner Lindley

Oct 28, 2019

Edith Buckner Lindley, 98, of Siler City died Monday, October 28, 2019.

Mrs. Lindley was born January 21, 1921 in Chatham County, NC to W.A. and Linnie Ward Buckner.

She was employed by Kellwood as an Inspector for more than 30 years. Mrs. Lindley was the oldest member at Sapling Ridge UMC.

Mrs. Lindley was preceded in death by her parents; her husband,...

Janet Kay Darr

Janet Kay Darr

Oct 17, 2019

Janet Kay Bright Darr, age 57, of Broadway, NC died Thursday, October 17, 2019. Mrs. Darr was born July 23, 1962 in Moore County to William Curtis and Maggie Mozelle Ellis Bright. She was of the Baptist faith. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Tom Darr; and brother Glenn Bright.

Janet is survived by sisters: Wanda (Danny) Stover,...