Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Hugh David McLaurin, Sr.
Apr 30, 2024
Hugh David McLaurin, Sr. well-known family man, friend and farmer crossed the Great Divide at his home surrounded by his family on April 30, 2024. He was 84.
Born July 16, 1939, he was the son of Neil Jefferson McLaurin and Ruth Jones McLaurin, neé Cook. He is preceded in death by his parents and the love of his life, Jeanette...
Jeanette Fay Blankenship
Apr 30, 2024
Jeanette Fay Blankenship, 59, of Asheboro, died Tuesday, April 30, 2024 surrounded by her family.
Jeanette was born in Bluefield, West Virginia on February 19, 1965, to Essel Dillon and Rosie Welch Dillon. In addition to her parents, Jeanette was preceded in death by her husband, Troy Blankenship; sisters, Carol and Kathy Dillon; brother, Randall Dillon; and grandchild, Aysia Alston.
Jeanette is...
Benjamin Byron Oldham
Apr 28, 2024
Mr. Benjamin Byron Oldham died Sunday, April 28, 2024 at the age of 94.
The service will be at First Baptist Church, Siler City, Monday, May 6, at 3:00 pm. Visitation will be 1 hour before the service. Reverand Allen Admire will be presiding. Graveside will be family only.
Mr. Oldham was born November 16, 1929 to the late James M. and...
Barry Eugene Parker
Apr 25, 2024
Barry Eugene Parker, 64, of Bear Creek, died Thursday, April 25, 2024, at his home.
Barry was born at the US Naval Hospital in Rota, Spain on November 18, 1959, to Henry Eugene Parker and Clara Fay Peltier Parker. He attended East Carolina University where he earned his BSBA and later worked as a finance manager for a large financial institution....
Myra Annette Brooks
Apr 22, 2024
Myra Annette Russell Brooks, 79, of Greensboro, went home to be with Jesus on April 22nd, 2024, surrounded by family.
Myra was born in Davidson County on March 22nd, 1945, to Conrad R. Russell and Lora Bernice Black Russell. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, David Russell.
She is survived by her husband of 56 years, Rodger...
Grady Ray Coble
Apr 13, 2024
Grady Ray Coble of Bear Creek went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, April 13, 2024. He died peacefully at his home surrounded by his family. He was 81 yrs of age.
Ray was born December 18, 1942 in Randolph County, to Denson Coble and Myrtle Brown Coble. He is preceded in death by his parents, his wife of...
John Allen White Johnson
Apr 13, 2024
John Allen White Johnson, 90, of Siler City, died Saturday, April 13, 2024, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
Mr. Johnson was born on Beech Grove Farm, near Scotland Neck, NC, on March 14, 1934, to Ranthus Byron Johnson and Thelma Elizabeth White Johnson. He proudly served his country in the US Air Force in Vietnam.
It is said that...
Charles Sanders Gunter, Jr.
Apr 12, 2024
Charles Sanders Gunter, Jr, 90, of Siler City, passed away Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Hospice House of Randolph.
Charles was born in Chatham County on February 25, 1934, to Charles Gunter, Sr. and Flonnie Lillian Womble Gunter. He was the last living sibling of eight. He was preceded by his parents; his wife of 32 years, Ruhedell Kimrey Gunter;...
Oliver Jackson Murphy, Jr.
Apr 12, 2024
Oliver Jackson Murphy, Jr. (Jack), died peacefully Friday April 12, 2024 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC.
Jack was born June 4, 1941, to the Rev. O.J. Murphy and wife Thelma Freeman in Knoxville, TN. He spent his middle and high school years in Hickory, NC where his father was pastor of Penelope Baptist Church....
Barbara Trogdon Rachel
Apr 12, 2024
Barbara Delores Trogdon Rachel, 91, of Siler City, died Friday, April 12, 2024 at the Siler City Center.
Mrs. Rachel was born in Chatham County on December 18, 1932, to Luva and Fleta Perry Trogdon. Barbara was a waitress at many of the local restaurants during her lifetime. She was an active member of Oakley Baptist Church. Sitting and reading a...
Esteibi Benitez Martinez
Apr 11, 2024
Esteibi Benitez Martinez, 46, of Siler City, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at UNC Hospital.
Esteibi was born in Paso de Guayabal, Mexico on December 1, 1977, to Orfanel Aguirre Benitez and Josefina Martinez Gonzalez. Mr. Benitez Martinez loved being outdoors, his favorite times were spent fishing or bicycling and enjoying the country and farming. He also was very interested...
William Earl "Smiley" Thomas
Apr 10, 2024
William Earl “Smiley” Thomas, 63, of Pittsboro, went home to Jesus Wednesday, April 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Smiley was born on January 17th, 1961, in Lee County, to Williard Dunn and Nancy Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents; brothers, Charlie Thomas, Kenneth Ray Beal, and Billy Ray Thomas; and sister, June Carol Bray.
He is survived...
Bobby Deese Lineberry
Apr 5, 2024
Bobby Deese Lineberry, 90, of Staley, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024, at the Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.
Bobby, a native of Chatham County was born on January 24, 1934, to Edgar Deese Lineberry and Della Rosella Cain Lineberry. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his wife Mildred Johnson Lineberry; son, Ralph D. Lineberry; sisters,...
Clarence Byron Thomas
Apr 3, 2024
Clarence Byron Thomas, 89, of Siler City, a beloved husband and father, peacefully passed away Wednesday, April 3rd, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Byron was born on April 12th, 1934, in Siler City to the late Clarence Dan and Swannie Virginia Fox Thomas. He is preceded in death by his parents; three sisters, Jackie Awtrey, Mary Joe Thomas, and...
Betty Jane Puphal Boyd
Mar 30, 2024
Betty Jane Puphal Boyd, 82, of Siler City, went home to be with her Lord Saturday, March 30th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
Betty was born in Lincoln County, Wisconsin on March 3rd, 1942, to Henry and Bernice Liesman Puphal. She is preceded in death by her parents, her daughter, Kristine Hinson; her brothers, Laverne Puphal, Duane Puphal, Henry "Hank"...
Melvin Daniel Messer
Mar 16, 2024
SILER CITY, NC Mr. Melvin Daniel Messer, 78, of Siler City, passed away Saturday, March 16, 2024 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.Melvin was born July 24, 1945 in Wake County, NC to the late Floyd Daniel Messer, Jr. and Marjorie Lee Jones.He was a proficient carpenter and worked in commercial construction.Melvin is survived by his brother, Gordon Messer (Wanda) of...
Gary Douglas "Doug" Deaton
Mar 16, 2024
Gary Douglas Deaton, 76, went to his heavenly home Saturday, March 16th, 2024, at his home.
“Doug” was born on June 9th, 1947, in Siler City, NC to the late Bernard Worth and Mary Frances Deaton. He was the third of four children, one of which precedes him in death: his sister, Judy Deaton Thomas.
Doug was a proud veteran of the...
Wrenn Carroll Jordan
Mar 16, 2024
Wrenn Carroll Jordan, 85, of Siler City, passed away Friday, March 16, 2024.
Wrenn was born in Chatham County on October 11, 1938, to Harry Lane Jordan and Cara Wrenn Jordan. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers: Rev. R. Harry Jordan and wife, Frances Weaver Jordan, of Wilson and James Allen Jordan, of...
Beulah Mae Caviness Hicks
Mar 10, 2024
Beulah Mae Caviness Hicks, 96, of Goldston, went to her heavenly home Sunday, March 10th, 2024, at home surrounded by family.
She was born in Chatham County on February 4th, 1928, to James Lern Caviness, Sr. and Bessie Ann Hilliard Caviness. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, William H. Hicks; her son, Dwight Hicks; her daughter, Jeanette...
Larry "Ricky" Richard Murdock, Jr.
Mar 10, 2024
Larry “Ricky” Richard Murdock, Jr. transcended into his heavenly home on Sunday, March 10th, 2024. He was a loving and devoted son, father, grandfather, brother, cousin, and a friend to many people.
He was born on August 1, 1968, in Siler City, N.C. to the late Larry Murdock, Sr. & Linda Murdock-Siler. Ricky was the first of two children born to this union....
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