Nov 27, 2017

Nov 27, 2017

Max Bynum Burns, 79, of DeWitt Smith Road, Pittsboro died Monday, November 27, 2017.

Mr. Burns was born in Chatham County on July 23, 1938 the son of Mark Bynum and Eula (Smith) Burns. Max was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and had worked as a barber for over 50 years. Max had also worked as a supply clerk...

Nov 25, 2017

Nov 20, 2017

Wilma Smith Gunter, 88, of Buck Gunter Road, Siler City died Monday, November 20, 2017 at UNC Hospice, Pittsboro.

Mrs. Gunter was born in Lee County on April 6, 1929 the daughter of Frank and Sadie (Buchanan) Smith. Wilma was a member of Mount Vernon Springs Presbyterian Church where she had served on several committees. She had retired from Kellwood Manufacturing....

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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...

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...

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...

Oct 27, 2017

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...

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...

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...

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,...

Oct 10, 2017

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.

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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...

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...