Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Billy Burt Clapp
May 18, 2026
Billy Burt Clapp, 95, of Durham, went to his Heavenly home on Monday, May 18th, 2026, at his home with his wife by his side.
Billy was born in Biloxi, Mississippi on September 21st, 1930, to the late Billy Clayton and Floyd Sigmon Clapp. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Elizabeth Holder; and his brother, Clayton Clapp.
Billy...
Christy Dawn Poore Welch
May 17, 2026
With hearts full of love and gratitude, we announce the passing of Christy Welch - our beloved mother, devoted Mimi, cherished sister, daughter, and dear friend. Christy was born on October 28, 1974, and gained her angel wings on May 17, 2026, at the age of 51. She was preceded in death by her father, Allen Poore, and her grandfather,...
Mark Christopher Murchison
May 16, 2026
Mark Christopher “Chris” Murchison, 55, passed away on May 16, 2026, leaving behind a family and community who loved him deeply and will miss him beyond words.
Chris spent most of his life in Silk Hope, North Carolina, where he was raised on a farm alongside his family. Growing up, he learned the value of hard work early in life, spending...
Teresa Dawn Smith Kearns
May 16, 2026
Teresa Dawn Smith Kearns, 59, of Silk Hope, passed away at home on Saturday, May 16th, 2026, surrounded by family.
Teresa was born December 18th, 1966, to the late Settie and Ezzie Hilliard Smith. She is preceded in death by her parents and two brothers, Mark & Jimmy Smith.
Teresa loved cooking and eating meals with her family, especially her grandchildren. She...
Patricia Ann Allen Morgan
May 15, 2026
Patricia Ann Allen Morgan, 74, of Greensboro, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, May 15th, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital.
Patricia was born in Chatham County on August 9th, 1951, to the late Arthur Floyd and Alice Mozelle Griffin Allen. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother and sister-in-law, Lynn and Nancy Allen.
Patricia was a graduate...
Lynn Murchison
May 15, 2026
Duncan Lynn Murchison, age 62 of Goldston, NC died Friday, May 15, 2026, at Chatman Hospital.
Lynn was a native of Chatham County and enjoyed trips to the NC Outer Banks to fish and collect seashells. He was always willing to help others was a UNC Tarheel fan and loved his K-9 companion “The Big Dog, George.”
Lynn is survived by his...
Pamela Stephens Andrews Lemons
May 13, 2026
Pamela Stephens Andrews Lemons, 82, of Siler City, passed away at home on Wednesday, May 13th, 2026.
Pam was born in New York on July 7th, 1943, to the late Robert Perine Andrews, Sr. and Jean Marie Bell Andrews. She is preceded in death by her parents; her brother, Bobby Andrews; and a grandson, Cory Gale Scott.
Pam was a horse and...
Michael Hunter Shaffer
May 12, 2026
Michael Hunter Shaffer, 51, of Silk Hope, passed away tragically Tuesday, May 12th, 2026.
He was born on January 20th, 1975, in Johnson City, TN to Michael Howard and Letitia Elaine Goltzene Shaffer.
Hunter loved and was very dedicated to his family, especially his daughter. He was a member of the Silk Hope Ruritan.
He is survived by his wife, Oceanna Maxine Rhew...
Pearl Faye Maness Hargrove
May 7, 2026
Pearl Maness Hargrove passed away unexpectedly at her home on Thursday, May 7, 2026. She was a woman of strong faith who loved the Lord, her family, and her church.
Pearl was born on May 20, 1936, in Chatham County. Pearl enjoyed the simple things in life and was known for her love of quilting and vegetable gardening. She spent many...
Irene Gertrude Gray
May 6, 2026
Irene Gertrude Gray, 96, of Chatham County, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, May 6th, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Irene was born on February 24th, 1930, in Guilford County, to the late Emery and Bertha Skeen Gray. She is preceded in death by her parents, Emery and Bertha Gray; her husband, James L. Gray; and her sons,...
Patricia "Pat" Joan Owen Hedrick
May 4, 2026
Patricia Joan Owen Hedrick, age 94 of Raleigh died on May 4, 2026. Pat was born in Thomasville, NC on September 8, 1931, to William Rose and Emma Clapp Owen.
She is survived by her four children and their families: Jeff Hedrick and wife Peggy of Banner Elk, Marty McCarthy and husband Frank of Edenton, Joanna Hedrick and husband Danny of...
Gayle Marie Stinson Daniel
May 2, 2026
Gayle Marie Stinson Daniel, 73, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, May 2nd, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill hospital surrounded by family.
Gayle was born November 29th, 1952, in Siler City, to the late Benner Henry Stinson, Sr, and Evangeline Davis Stinson. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her brother, Benner Henry Stinson, Jr.
Gayle...
Janice Johnson Andrews
May 1, 2026
Janice Johnson Andrews, age 80 of Siler City, passed away on Friday, May 01, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Janice was born on January 08, 1946 in Chatham County, NC to James Edward and Mary Kathryn Terry Johnson. Janice was born and raised on a dairy farm in Hickory Mountain. She was in the graduating class of 1964 at Jordan...
George Dewey Dowd, Jr.
Apr 30, 2026
George Dewey Dowd Jr., 96, of Siler City, died Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Dewey was born in Chatham County on March 18, 1930, to George Dewey Dowd Sr. and Myrtle Fields Dowd. He was a lifelong member of Rives Chapel Baptist Church and he served on the cemetery committee. He had a great interest in genealogy, farming and gardening, and bird...
Jesse Thomas Baird
Apr 28, 2026
Jesse Thomas Baird, 84, of Siler City, died Tuesday, April 28, 2026, at his home.
Jesse was born in Harnett County on July 4, 1941, to Benjamin Dewey and Lossie Aileen Williams Baird. Jesse was preceded in death by his parent; his wives, Hazel C. Baird, Birtie L. Baird, and Jean L. Baird; brothers, Henry Baird and JB Baird. Jesse was...
Jane Fields Owens
Apr 25, 2026
Mary Jane Fields Owens, 78, of Goldston, died Saturday, April 25, 2026.
Jane was born in Chatham County on January 6, 1948, to Aubrey Jackson and Mary Bronna Cheek Fields. Jane loved her family, especially the grandsons. She enjoyed going shopping and other times sitting and watching mysteries and detective shows. Her most favorite thing to do was cook for both...
R V Anders
Apr 23, 2026
R.V. Anders, age 95, of Goldston, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 23, 2026, at Beacon Place in Greensboro, NC. Mr. Anders was born in Sylva, NC on April 4, 1931, to the late Charlie Anders and the late Rosa Mathis Anders.
R.V. was born in a family of eleven children. He worked in textiles for 18 years for Southern Webbing...
Coy Burke Caudle
Apr 20, 2026
Coy Burke Caudle, 80, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home Monday, April 20th, 2026, at his home surrounded by family.
Coy was born March 3rd, 1946, in Chatham County, to the late Andrew “Leroy” and Sallie Burke Caudle. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Virginia Brady.
Coy was a 1964 graduate of Chatham Central High...
Steven Wayne Davis
Apr 7, 2026
Steven Wayne Davis, age 79, passed away peacefully on April 7, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. A proud Veteran of the United States Army, Steve served his country with honor during the Vietnam War, carrying with him a deep sense of duty and resilience that defined the rest of his life.
Born on August 18, 1946, in Siler City, North...
James Edward Horton
Apr 1, 2026
James Horton, (Uncle Jimmy), was born in Alamance County May 28, 1944 and was selected to go home on April 1, 2026.
He is survived by his wife, Hazel Marie (Newby) Horton, of Siler City, NC; son, Chris Horton and (Keith Olson), of Portsmouth, VA; daughter, Angela Sheffield (Horton) and (Gary), of Siler City; brother, Jackie Horton and (Sedalia), of Greensboro,...
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