Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Patsy Brewer  Stewart

Patsy Brewer Stewart

Dec 17, 2014

Patsy Brewer Stewart, 76, of Siler City died Wednesday, December 17, 2014 at Randolph Hospice House, Asheboro. Mrs. Stewart was born in Chatham County on June 13, 1938 the daughter of Marcus and Exie Lee (Sumner) Brewer. Patsy's working career included employment at Carolina Telephone, Southern States, substitute teaching and Capital Bank. She was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church...

Byron Joy Andrews, Jr.

Byron Joy Andrews, Jr.

Dec 13, 2014

Byron Joy (B. J.) Andrews, Jr., went home to be with the Lord Saturday, December 13, 2014. Mr. Andrews was born in Chatham County on December 19, 1950, the son Byron J. Andrews, Sr. and Naomi (Phillips) Andrews. B. J. was employed at Klopman Mills, and Covil Insulation, Wilson, NC, before an auto accident in 1971 which caused brain damage...

Gerry Alan  Phillips

Gerry Alan Phillips

Dec 5, 2014

Gerry Alan Phillips, 64, of NC Hwy 42, Bear Creek died Friday, December 5, 2014 at First Health Hospital, Pinehurst. Gerry was born in Chatham County on August 21, 1950 the son of Wade Herman and Lois Smith Phillips. Gerry was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where he had taught Sunday School and was a former member of...

Walter Edward  Shue

Walter Edward Shue

Dec 3, 2014

Walter Edward Shue, 88, was welcomed home into the arms of his savior, Jesus Christ, Wednesday, December 3, 2014. His parents, Harvey Leslie Shue, Sr. and Lizzie Dale Smith Shue, who preceded in him in death, passed away when he was a child and he spent his early childhood at the Junior Home Orphanage in Tiffin, Ohio. When he grew...

Frances Paschal  Bracy

Frances Paschal Bracy

Nov 30, 2014

Frances Paschal Bracy, 96, of Siler City, NC and Sanford, NC died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at Parkview Rest and Retirement Center, Sanford. Mrs. Bracy was born in Chatham County on August 27, 1918 daughter of Charlie and Flossie (Temple) Paschal. She was raised in Bonlee, NC and moved to Richmond, Virginia to attend the Medical College of Virginia nursing...

Janie  Oakley  Dowd

Janie Oakley Dowd

Nov 30, 2014

Janie Oakley Dowd, 82, of NC Hwy 902, Siler City died Sunday, November 30, 2014 at her home. Mrs. Dowd was born in Moore County on May 10, 1932, the daughter of James Carl and Bessie (Simpson) Oakley. Janie was retired from Kayser-Roth and was a member of Meroney United Methodist Church and the Fellowship Sunday School Class. She enjoyed...

Ronda Coburn  Hooft

Ronda Coburn Hooft

Nov 22, 2014

Ronda Coburn Hooft, 59, of Mt. Gilead Church Road, Pittsboro died Saturday, November 22, 2014 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Hooft was born July 4, 1955 in Wichita, Kansas the daughter of Ron and Beverly (LaFoy) Coburn. Ronda worked in payroll and enjoyed water skiing and camping. She is survived by her husband of 26 years: Christian L J...

Lester "Curly" Owen Trogdon

Lester "Curly" Owen Trogdon

Nov 20, 2014

Lester "Curly" Owen Trogdon, 69, of Siler City died Thursday, November 20, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Trogdon was born in Chatham County on January 26, 1945 the son of Luva and Fleta (Perry) Trogdon. Curly was a member of Edward Hill Friends Meeting and the owner/ operator of Trogdon Heating and Air for 43 years. He was a veteran...

Junnie Winford Hart

Junnie Winford Hart

Nov 19, 2014

Junnie Winford Hart, 89, of Siler City died Wednesday, November 19, 2014 at Universal Health Care Of Ramseur. Mr. Hart was born in Chatham County on January 25, 1925 the son of Romie and Hattie (Burke) Hart. He was a member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church and retired from Boling Chair Company where he worked in the sample department. Junnie's...

Vera Lawson  Dowd

Vera Lawson Dowd

Nov 18, 2014

Vera Lawson Dowd, 98, of Siler City died Tuesday, November 18, 2014 at Siler City Center. Mrs. Dowd was born August 1, 1916 in Stokes County, NC the daughter of James R. and Flora (Lankford) Lawson. Mrs. Dowd was preceded in death by her husband, Wrenn Dowd; her parents; sisters, Anna Booth, Mamie Corder, Pauline Jessup, Verlie Booth; brothers, Henry...

James Otis  Johnson

James Otis Johnson

Nov 17, 2014

James Otis Johnson, 83, of New London died Monday, November 17, 2014 at his residence. Mr. Johnson was born in Chatham County on October 19, 1931 the son of Folger B. and Callie (Haith) Johnson. Mr. Johnson was a member of Mt Zion Baptist Church, Liberty. Otis was an avid outdoors man. He enjoyed times he spent as a carpenter,...

Irene White  Joyce

Irene White Joyce

Nov 11, 2014

Irene White Joyce, 91, of Siler City died Tuesday, November 11, 2014 at Care View Rest Home, Snow Camp. Mrs. Joyce was born in Chatham County on May 24, 1923 the daughter of Thomas B. and Matie (Tally) White. Irene was a member of Rehobeth United Methodist Church and a homemaker. She was preceded in death by her husband, John...

Betty Sue Hudson  Albright

Betty Sue Hudson Albright

Nov 8, 2014

Betty Sue Hudson Albright ended her courageous battle with cancer and several years of failing health on Saturday, November 8, 2014. Betty went peacefully to be with her Jesus at her home on 1423 Coleridge Road, Siler City. Betty was born February 4, 1932 the seventh child of fourteen children. She was preceded in death by her parents, George and...

Sula Mote  Taylor

Sula Mote Taylor

Nov 5, 2014

Sula Mote Taylor, 80, of Siler City-Snow Camp Road, Siler City died Wednesday, November 5, 2014 at Chatham Hospital, Inc., Siler City. Mrs. Taylor was born in Pender County on July 20, 1934 the daughter of Sandlin and Effie (Blanton) Mote. She had been employed by Gold Kist Hatchery, attended Kingdom Hall of Jehovah Witnesses and could often be found...

James David "Dave"  Pollok

James David "Dave" Pollok

Oct 30, 2014

James David "Dave" Pollok, 64, of Greensboro Avenue, Siler City died Thursday, October 30, 2014 at his home. Dave was born in Durham County on August 19, 1950 the son of James Gardner and Mary Lee (Cheek) Pollok. Dave was a member of the First Baptist Church of Siler City, where he was a Deacon, chairman of the Baptist Men,...

Mary Decie Brower  Paschal

Mary Decie Brower Paschal

Oct 29, 2014

Mary Decie Brower Paschal died on Wednesday, October 29, 2014 at Chatham Hospital in Siler City, North Carolina. Decie was the wife of Donald Lee Paschal, who preceded her in death on May 4, 1992. Decie was born on August 2, 1929, on her family farm in Randolph County, North Carolina. She was the youngest of three children born to...

Nancy Dorritty  Banks

Nancy Dorritty Banks

Oct 29, 2014

Nancy Dorritty Banks, 64, of 509 Pine Glade Avenue Siler City died Wednesday, October 29, at her residence. Mrs. Banks was born in Randolph County on August 31, 1950 the daughter of Woodrow Buster and Strowdie (Poole) Dorritty. Nancy attended Pentecostal Victory Temple and New Day Ministries in Liberty. She had been employed with Hadley Peoples Manufacturing and enjoyed time...

Ruby Mae Edwards

Ruby Mae Edwards

Oct 28, 2014

Ruby Kiser Edwards, 93, of Joe Brown Road, Bear Creek died Tuesday, October 28, 2014 at her residence. Mrs. Edwards was born in Chatham County on March 4, 1921 the daughter of Arthur and Gracie (Phillips) Kiser. She was a 1939 graduate of Bonlee High School, a member of Oakley Baptist Church where she sang in the choir and was...

Bryant Howard  Brewer

Bryant Howard Brewer

Oct 27, 2014

Bryant "Howard" Brewer, 79, of Vander Oldham Road, Bear Creek died Monday, October 27, 2014 at First Health Hospice And Palliative Care, Pinehurst. Mr. Brewer was born in Chatham County on August 18, 1935 the son of Kenny and Alma (Hicks) Brewer. He served in the Army during World War II and retired from Gold Kist Hatchery where he was...

Hazel Willett  Patterson

Hazel Willett Patterson

Oct 27, 2014

Hazel Willett Patterson, 91, of Edward Hill Church Road, Siler City died Monday, October 27, 2014 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. Mrs. Patterson was born in Chatham County on December 11, 1922 the daughter of Steven Herbert and Sue (Trogdon) Willett. Hazel was a 1939 graduate of Bonlee School, a member of Edward Hill Friends Meeting where she was a...