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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Doris Ann Ellington

Doris Ann Ellington

Nov 2, 2017

Doris Ann Johnson Ellington, 85, Siler City died Thursday, November 2, 2017 at her home .Mrs. Ellington was born January 11, 1932 the daughter of Wade Hampton and Annie White Johnson.

She is survived by son: Mark Ellington and wife, Jeannie of Siler City; grandson, Zack Ellington and wife, Heather of Greensboro, sisters: Linda J. Sipe of Bear Creek and Kathryn...

Kathleen Frances  Callihan

Kathleen Frances Callihan

Nov 2, 2017

Kathleen Frances Callihan, 67, passed away on November 2nd, 2017 at UNC Chapel Hill. Although unexpected, she had thankfully been able to spend time with her three sons just days prior; an answered prayer.

Born on April 21st, 1950, and raised in Youngsville, PA, she also spent more than 25 years in the Pittsboro / Siler City, NC area where she...

George Washington Burke

George Washington Burke

Oct 28, 2017

George W. "G.W." Burke, 85, of Bear Creek died Saturday, October 28, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Burke was born October 17, 1932 the son of Cullum King Burke and Mary Elizabeth Fields Burke. Mr. Burke was an Army veteran, retired from Townsend Poultry as a Supervisor, farmer, and was a self-employed dry wall contractor. G. W. was a member of...

Carolyn Willigman  Batchelor

Carolyn Willigman Batchelor

Oct 25, 2017

Carolyn Willigman Batchelor, 67, of Bear Creek died Wednesday, October 25, 2017 at Magnolia House, Sanford.

Carolyn was born in Columbia, South Carolina on January 6, 1950 the daughter of Robert Glenn and the late Lucille (Singletary) Willigman. Carolyn was a homemaker and a beautician. She enjoyed cooking and working in her flower gardens but her greatest pleasure was time spent...

Faydene Wilkie  Goins

Faydene Wilkie Goins

Oct 21, 2017

Faydene Wilkie Goins, 78, of Goldston died Saturday, October 21, 2017 at UNC Hospitals. Mrs. Goins was born in Chatham County on June 21, 1939 the daughter of Robert Odell and Janie Kate (Gaines) Wilkie. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church where she sang in the Adult Choir. Faydene was a devoted wife and caregiver, especially to her...

Ray Hadley Johnson

Ray Hadley Johnson

Oct 17, 2017

Ray Hadley Johnson, 67, entered his heavenly home on October 17, 2017 after a valiant battle with a long illness. His devotion to his family and his belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Ray was born to the late Norman and Christine (Wright) Johnson, September 5, 1950 and was a lifetime resident of Chatham...

Richard Glenn Caviness, Sr.

Richard Glenn Caviness, Sr.

Oct 11, 2017

Richard Glenn Caviness, Sr., 86, of Siler City died Wednesday, October 11, 2017 at Moses Cone Hospital, Greensboro after a courageous fight against several recent illness.

He was born April 22, 1931, and was preceded in death by his parents, John and Irene Meeks Caviness, brother Rezzie Caviness.

He is survived by his wife of 61 years, Anne Capps Caviness, and son,...

Bernardine S. McAteer

Bernardine S. McAteer

Oct 6, 2017

Bernardine S. McAteer, 81, of Siler City died Friday, October 6, 2017 at her residence. Bernardine was born in Washington, DC, the daughter of Bernard and Rose Zito Skotniski. Ms. McAteer was a member of Community Baptist Church. She enjoyed sewing, knitting, crocheting, and loved her Lord. She is preceded in death by her parents and a son Michael Giovenco.

Survivors...

Bob Parker Phillips

Bob Parker Phillips

Oct 5, 2017

Bob Parker Phillips, 97, of Phillips Avenue, Siler City died Thursday, October 5, 2017 at Coventry House Of Siler City.

Mr. Phillips was born in Chatham County on September 16, 1920 the son of Sam R. and Maggie Ethel (Phillips) Phillips. Bob was an Army Veteran of WWII, a member of the First United Methodist Church of Siler City and was...

Billy Ray Woody, Sr.

Billy Ray Woody, Sr.

Sep 30, 2017

Billy Ray Woody, Sr., 83, of Goldston, died Saturday, September 30, 2017 at his residence.

Mr. Woody was born January 14, 1934 in Chatham County, the son of Walter and Margaret (Atkins) Woody. He was a retired Poultry Supervisor, and a member of Antioch Baptist Church and had served as a Deacon. Billy was an antique collector and operated Ore Hill...

David Franklin Moody, Jr.

David Franklin Moody, Jr.

Sep 24, 2017

David Franklin Moody, Jr., 35, of Siler City died Sunday, September 24, 2017 in Myrtle Beach.

Mr. Moody was born in Orange County on July 29, 1982 the son of David F. and Carolyn (Mensch) Moody. David was preceded in death by his mother.

He is survived by his father and several aunts, uncles and cousins.

A memorial service will be held Sunday,...

Margaret Pauline "Polly"  Johnson

Margaret Pauline "Polly" Johnson

Sep 16, 2017

Pauline (Polly) Saunders Johnson, age 94, of Siler City passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 16, 2017 after several years of declining health.

She was born September 13, 1923, the daughter of Causey and Mamie Saunders of Franklinville, NC.

She was a wonderful cook, and her family knew there was always something good to eat in her kitchen, and she would not...

Frances Delores  Bowers

Frances Delores Bowers

Sep 15, 2017

Frances Spivey Bowers, 76, of High Point died Friday, September 15, 2017 at Hospice of the Piedmont in High Point.

Mrs. Bowers was born in Chatham County on August 26, 1941 the daughter of Brownie and Margaret (Poe) Harris. Frances was a 1959 graduate of Jordan Matthews High School. She was a member of Covenant Church United Methodist and the All...

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