Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Rebecca "Becky" Teague  Jordan

Rebecca "Becky" Teague Jordan

Mar 27, 2017

Rebecca (Becky) Teague Jordan left this earth for her Heavenly home Monday, March 27 at UNC Hospitals. She was preceded in death by her fathers, James Spurgeon Teague, Jr. and Joseph Mueller, Jr. Left to cherish her memory: her mother and best friend, Frankie Mueller; sons, Bryan Jordan and Jayme (Jamie) Jordan all of Siler City; brothers, Jeff Mueller (Dawn)...

Paul DeLancey Johnson

Paul DeLancey Johnson

Mar 25, 2017

Paul DeLancey Johnson, 90 of Siler City, passed away Saturday, March 25, 2017 at Genesis Healthcare in Siler City after years of declining health. Mr. Johnson was a native of Chatham County born on April 12, 1926, the son of William Ernest Johnson and Emily Elizabeth "Lizzie" Ward Johnson. Paul was born and raised on the family farm which he...

Emma Jean Frazier

Emma Jean Frazier

Mar 24, 2017

Emma Jean Lawhorn Frazier, 69, of Bear Creek died Friday, March 24, 2017 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mrs. Frazier was born December 10, 1947 in Danville, WV, the daughter of William and Alice Daniels Lawhorn. Emma Jean loved her grandchildren, her dogs and beach trips. She is survived by daughters; Brenda F. Scott of the home, Norma F....

Doris Andrews  Russell

Doris Andrews Russell

Mar 22, 2017

Doris Andrews Russell, 74, Siler City passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 22, 2017. She was born on December 14, 1942 in Siler City. She is preceded in death by her parents Harold and Imogene Andrews, sister-in-law Janice Cox Andrews and a nephew, Forrest Andrews. She is survived by her sister, Clarice Andrews Harris and her husband, William Wayne Harris,...

Virginia Sipe  Moody

Virginia Sipe Moody

Mar 19, 2017

Virginia Sipe Moody "Pete", 88, of Bear Creek died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at St. Joseph Of The Pines, Southern Pines. Mrs. Moody was born in Rockingham County on October 16, 1928 the daughter of Oscar Lee and Minnie (Alcon) Sipe. She retired from A. J. Schneierson after 34 years of service. Virginia was a member of Sandy Branch Baptist...

Louise Daniel  Sparks

Louise Daniel Sparks

Mar 19, 2017

Louise Daniel-Sparks, 82, of Siler City died Sunday, March 19, 2017 at UNC Hospital. Mrs. Sparks was born in Guilford County on May 2, 1934, the daughter of Rennie Edward and Inez Hanner Poole. She attended Central High School in Greensboro. Her senior yearbook says she was "sweet in school … nice in all ways." If you knew Louise, you...

Daynelle Creekmore Blackmon  Headen

Daynelle Creekmore Blackmon Headen

Mar 14, 2017

Daynelle Creekmore Blackmon Headen, 83, of Hope Mills, formerly of Siler City, died Tuesday, March 14, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville. Mrs. Headen was born in Franklin County, in Spring Hope, on May 5, 1933 the daughter of Robert Clifford and Nellie (Bowden) Creekmore. Daynelle was a member of Highland Baptist Church, Hope Mills and a former...

Ernest "Junior" P. East

Ernest "Junior" P. East

Mar 11, 2017

Ernest "Junior" P. East, 85, formerly of Goldston, died Saturday, March 11, 2017 at Siler City Center. He was preceded in death by his wife, Eula Margaret Klass East, died in July, 2014 and his father, Ernest Bradley East who died December, 1974. Ernest is survived by a son David East. A graveside service will be held Thursday, March 16,...

Johnthan Edward "Buck"  Johnson

Johnthan Edward "Buck" Johnson

Mar 9, 2017

Johnthan Edward "Buck" Johnson, 82, of Siler City died Thursday, March 9, 2017 at Siler City Center. Mr. Johnson was born in Chatham County on August 6, 1934 the son of David Archie and Allie Burke Johnson. Buck was a member of Brookdale Baptist Church where he helped cook for all church activities with a meal. He had worked at...

Carl Roe  Gaines, Jr.

Carl Roe Gaines, Jr.

Mar 8, 2017

Carl Roe Gaines, Jr., 75, of Goldston died Wednesday, March 8, 2017 at Siler City Center. Mr. Gaines was born in Chatham County on September 14, 1941 the son of Carl R. Gaines, Sr. and Laura (Stinson) Gaines. He was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and a barber, operating a shop in Sanford for several years. Carl enjoyed fishing...

Austin Lee Evans

Austin Lee Evans

Mar 7, 2017

Austin Lee Evans, 92, of Siler City passed away Tuesday, March 7, 2017 at Woodland Hill Care & Rehabilitation, Asheboro. Mr. Evans was born in Gaston County on December 30, 1924 the son of Gordon E. and Nellie (Allen) Evans. Austin was a veteran of the US Navy and a member of the Siler City Pentecostal Church where he had...

Caroline Patricia Hunter

Caroline Patricia Hunter

Mar 2, 2017

Caroline Patricia Hunter, 24, of Bonlee-Bennett Road, Siler City died Wednesday, March 1, 2017 in Jackson, Mississippi. Ms. Hunter was born In Charleston, South Carolina on September 8, 1992 the daughter of George T. Hunter and Candace (Dew) Beal. She was a 2010 graduate of North Moore High School and attended GTCC. Caroline was a beautiful person with an infectious...

Lottie  Ellington

Lottie Ellington

Mar 2, 2017

Lottie Phillips Ellington, age 94, went to be with her Heavenly Father on March 2, 2017 She was a native of Chatham County where she was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church. In the latter part of her life she attended First Wesleyan Church of Siler City. Mrs. Ellington worked at Williams and Brower for 5 years before being...

Bruce Eugene Porch

Bruce Eugene Porch

Feb 27, 2017

Bruce Eugene Porch, 80, of Siler City died Monday, February 27, 2017 at UNC Hospitals. Mr. Porch was born in Caldwell County on November 2, 1936 the son of Geter R. and Lucille (Winkler) Porch. Bruce was a lifelong member of Loves Creek Baptist Church and a member of the Adult Men's Sunday School Class and was currently attending First...

James Robert Phillips

James Robert Phillips

Feb 26, 2017

James Robert Phillips, 87, of formerly of Bear Creek died Sunday, February 26, 2017 at Magnolia House, Sanford. Mr. Phillips was born in Chatham County on October 2, 1929 the son of James Rubin and Annie (Hough) Phillips. James was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church and a retired truck driver for the US Postal Service. He was preceded...

Melvin R.  Neal

Melvin R. Neal

Feb 20, 2017

Melvin R. Neal, 74, of Jesse Phillips Road, Robbins died Monday, February 20, 2017. Mr. Neal was born in Moore County on June 3, 1942 the son of Clayborn Mack and Annie Maude (McKenzie) Neal. He was a member of Fair Promise United Methodist Church where he played on the church softball team. Melvin loved times spent with his family...

Peggy Ann Paschal  Oldham

Peggy Ann Paschal Oldham

Feb 19, 2017

Peggy Ann Paschal Oldham, 80, of Siler City died Sunday, February 19, 2017. Mrs. Oldham was born in Chatham County on February 23, 1936 the daughter of Harvey Lee and Mahala (Lane) Paschal. She was self- employed as a Tax Preparer and attended Siler City Chapel. She enjoyed cooking and times spent with her family. Peggy has been a faithful...

Vera Elizabeth Cotner  Bray

Vera Elizabeth Cotner Bray

Feb 13, 2017

Vera Cotner Bray, 90, of Siler City died Monday, February 13, 2017 at Coventry House Of Siler City. Mrs. Bray was born in Chatham County on September 6, 1926 the daughter of Tate C. and Alma (McPherson) Cotner. Vera was a member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her...

Helen Brooks  Roberts

Helen Brooks Roberts

Feb 13, 2017

Helen Dark Brooks Roberts, 96, of Charlotte, formerly of Bonlee, died Monday, February 13, 2017. Mrs. Roberts was born in Chatham County on January 11, 1921 the daughter of Archie Rufus and Emma Dark Brooks. She was a member of Bonlee Baptist Church and retired from Moore's Department Store after 23 years of service. Helen had been a volunteer with...

Richard Stephen Joseph  Baum

Richard Stephen Joseph Baum

Feb 9, 2017

Richard Stephen Baum, 80, of Siler City died Thursday, February 9, 2017 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mr. Baum was born in Queens, New York on February 15, 1936 the son of William Anthony and Lucille (Robinson) Baum. Richard was of the Catholic Faith and was a sales representative for W. A Baum Company, a family owned business that sold...