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Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Walter Francis Caldwell

Walter Francis Caldwell

Oct 3, 2024

Walter Francis Caldwell, 83, of Bear Creek, died Thursday, October 3, 2024, at UNC Hospital - Chapel Hill.

Walter was born on June 8, 1941 in Haywood County the son of the late Lee Jim and Susan Sweetner Caldwell. In addition to his parents, Walter was preceded in death by his wife Anne Finn Caldwell; brothers, Charles, Howard, and Carl Caldwell;...

James "Jim" Wesley Davis

James "Jim" Wesley Davis

Oct 1, 2024

James “Jim” Wesley Davis, 78, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home Tuesday, October 1st, 2024, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Jim was born May 6th, 1946, in Minneapolis, Minnesota to the late Wade and Katherine Cook Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brothers, Wade “Butch” Davis, Jr. and Robert “Bobby” William Davis.

Jim was a...

Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Jr.

Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Jr.

Sep 29, 2024

Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Jr., 94, of Siler City was called home to be with his Lord on Sunday, September 29th, 2024, surrounded by family.

AC, as he was affectionately known, was born August 20th, 1930, in Moore County to the late Atlas Cleveland Dunn, Sr. and Swannie Caviness Dunn. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife of...

Nannie Rochelle Clark Downing

Nannie Rochelle Clark Downing

2024

Mrs. Nannie Rochelle Clark Downing, 99, peacefully passed from her earthly home to her eternal home, Saturday morning, September 21, 2024, while surrounded by her loving family.

Mrs. Downing was born in Chatham County, NC, July 23, 1925, to the late Flora Lee Jones Clark and Urie Thomas Clark. She was a graduate of Pittsboro High School and worked at Kellwood...

Timothy Mark Phillips

Timothy Mark Phillips

Sep 19, 2024

Timothy Mark Phillips, 57, of Siler City, passed away at home Thursday, September 19th, 2024.

Mark was born March 22nd, 1967, in Chatham County to the late Clayburne Kelly Phillips and Lucille Clark Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Teresa Ferguson.

Mark was a member of Hickory Grove Baptist Church and the Siler City Lions Club....

Lala Deane Sykes Dark

Lala Deane Sykes Dark

Sep 13, 2024

Lala Deane Sykes Dark, 97, of Siler City, passed away peacefully in her home on her 97th birthday, saying she was ready to go to her “heavenly home”.

Deane was born in Burlington on September 12th, 1927, to the late William & Adele Coleman Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Nick Bray Dark; sister, June Carol...

Barry Dale Edwards

Barry Dale Edwards

Sep 12, 2024

Barry Dale Edwards, 75, of Siler City, died Thursday, September 12, 2024. 

Barry was born March 12, 1948, in Guilford County to the late Glosson and Esta Coble Edwards. He was a US Marine Corps. Veteran. Barry spent many years as a union organizer for industrial businesses.

Mr. Edwards is survived by his daughters, Brandy Edwards and Megan Gilliland and husband Jason;...

Dorothy Heard

Dorothy Heard

Sep 12, 2024

Mrs. Dorothy Heard, 94, peacefully passed away Thursday, September 12, 2024 at the High Point Regional Medical Center.

Dorothy was always known as "Dot". She was born in Canton, Georgia on November 29, 1929. Dot grew up in a Christian home with three brothers and two sisters. Her homemaking skills began as a child, helping her mother with her siblings. She...

Wayne Paul Hildreth

Wayne Paul Hildreth

Sep 9, 2024

Wayne Paul Hildreth, 68, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at UNC Hospital.

Wayne was born in Washington DC on May 29th, 1956. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Betty Ruth “Ruthie” Powell.

Wayne was a US Army veteran and was a retired truck driver. He loved watching...

Audrey Kay Fields Holt

Audrey Kay Fields Holt

Sep 9, 2024

Audrey Kay Fields Holt, 73, of Bear Creek, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, September 9th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Audrey was born on January 27th, 1951, in Chatham County to the late Aubrey and Bronna Cheek Fields. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother-in-law, Rufus Owens; and special friend, Eddie Bear Nance.

Audrey...

Jimmy Earl Phillips

Jimmy Earl Phillips

Sep 7, 2024

Jimmy Earl Phillips, 81, of Bonlee, went home to be with the Lord Saturday, September 7th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Jimmy was born July 18th, 1943, in Chatham County to the late Arthur Edward and Nora Jane Joyce Phillips. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Wayne Phillips, Taft Phillips, and Jack Phillips; sisters, Bobby Webster, and Hilda Moore;...

Larry Wilson Bristow

Larry Wilson Bristow

Sep 4, 2024

Larry Wilson Bristow, 83,  passed peacefully from this world September 4, 2024, at his home, after a year of declining health. His two daughters held his hands while he passed.

Larry was born December 12, 1940 in Pinehurst, NC to Bascom Mack Bristow and Ruth Swain Bristow. Larry spent his younger years in Moore County.

In 1961, Larry was introduced to Betty...

Frank Adam Smith, Jr.

Frank Adam Smith, Jr.

Aug 31, 2024

Frank Adam “Buddy” Smith Jr., 89, went to his heavenly home Saturday August 31st, 2024.

  A celebration of life service will be held at Loves Creek Baptist Church Thursday September 5th. Visitation will be at 1pm followed by the service at 2 pm. Burial will immediately follow the service at Loves Creek cemetery.

Frank was born July 1st, 1935, in Siler...

Marion Lee Harvey

Marion Lee Harvey

Aug 29, 2024

Marion Lee Harvey, 85, went to his heavenly home Thursday, August 29, 2024.

 A Celebration of his life will be held at Piney Grove Methodist Church, Saturday, September 7 at 11:00 am with Reverend Jim Folks officiating. Visitation will follow the service at 12:00 pm in the church fellowship hall. The family will gather with family and friends at the graveside...

Stamey Keith Oldham

Stamey Keith Oldham

Aug 29, 2024

Stamey Keith Oldham, 75, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on August 29th, 2024, at the hospice house in Pittsboro surrounded by family.

Keith was born July 19th, 1949, in Lee County to the late Exon and Jean Eva Williams Oldham. He is preceded in death by his parents; his son, Greg Oldham; his daughter, Michelle Booth;...

Eunice Ellen Allen Terry

Eunice Ellen Allen Terry

Aug 28, 2024

Eunice Allen Terry, 93, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Eunice was born in Alamance County on February 7th, 1931, to the late Thomas Folger Allen and Mary Myrtle Stevens Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, George C. Terry; her son, Mike Terry; and...

Joseph Milton Craig

Joseph Milton Craig

Aug 23, 2024

Joseph Milton Craig, 72, of Siler City, died Friday August 23, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill. 

Joe was born on February 13, 1952, in Wayne County. He was the son of the late Lynn Wilson and Mary Jo Campbell Craig. Joe was co-owner of Hamlett Associates, Inc, a general construction company. He loved staying busy.

He is survived by his wife of...

Josephine "Jo" Alicia McKeown Rayle

Josephine "Jo" Alicia McKeown Rayle

Aug 12, 2024

Josephine “Jo” Alicia McKeown Rayle, 92, of Greensboro, passed away on Monday, August 12th, 2024.

Jo was born on February 6th, 1932, in Manhattan, NY to the late Thomas and Anna Mooney McKeown. She is preceded in death by her parents and her three sisters, Marilyn Phillips, Sheila Graff, and Nancy Leonard.

Jo was a bookkeeper for many years. In 1982, Jo...

Maxine Bowers Tillman

Maxine Bowers Tillman

Aug 10, 2024

Maxine Bowers Tillman, 86, of Goldston, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, August 10th, 2024, surrounded by family.

Maxine was born in Chatham County on June 17th, 1938, to the late William Isaac and Eva Thompson Bowers. She is preceded in death by her parents; two sisters, Betty Jean Bowers, and Margaret Thornburg; three brothers, Ralph Bowers, Sherman...

Richard Keith Moffitt

Richard Keith Moffitt

Aug 10, 2024

Richard Keith Moffitt, 82, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, August 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.

Richard was born in Guilford County on January 10th, 1942, to the late Clarence M. and Ruby W. Moffitt. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Richard was an avid deer hunter and loved being out in the woods. He loved his church and...

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