Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
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; brothers, Raeford, Gerald and Laddie Gunter; sisters, Shirley...
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....
Claxton Leonard Johnson
Mar 9, 2024
Mr. Claxton Leonard Johnson, 82, passed away Saturday, March 9, 2024 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.
Claxton was born in Chatham County, March 12th 1941, and remained a citizen of Siler City, NC and member of Loves Creek Baptist Church through his lifetime. Claxton was known by people nationwide as the owner of Johnson’s Restaurant and its famous cheeseburgers....
Pauline Garza Andrew
Mar 8, 2024
A loving mother, grandmother and great grandmother, Pauline Garza Andrew passed away peacefully, at home, on March 8, 2024, with her six children by her side. She was born on September 20, 1934, in Poth, Texas, the daughter of Cristino and Rosa Sauceda Garza, deceased. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Phillip Rader Andrew; sisters Nora Altamirano...
Virginia Louise Gaines McLaughlin
Mar 5, 2024
Louise Gaines McLaughlin, 97, of Siler City passed away Tuesday, March 5, 2024, at her home.
Lou was born on January 7, 1927, in Goldston, NC to John and Mattie Hancock Gaines. As one of 10 children and among the oldest, she was often the go to person for counsel for a large family even late into her life.
After graduating Goldston...
Frankie Louise Cockman Mueller
Mar 5, 2024
Frankie Louise Cockman Mueller, 91, went home to be with her Lord and savior on Tuesday, March 5th, 2024, surrounded by family.
She was born in Chatham County to Atlas Franklin Cockman and Lizzie McIver Cockman on April 19th, 1932. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Joseph L. Mueller; daughter, Rebecca Louise Jordan; her brothers, Pete, Otis,...
Shirley Ann Brafford Hart
Mar 4, 2024
Shirley Ann Brafford Hart, 89, of Goldston, passed away Monday, March 4, 2024.
Shirley was born in Durham, NC on February 18, 1935, to R.F. and Gertrude Black Brafford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband of 68 years, Marvin W. Hart; son, Duane Hart; and great-granddaughter, Chloe Stevenson; and brothers, Tommy and Dale...
Wylma Jean McCrary
Mar 2, 2024
Wylma Jean McCrary, 80, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, March 2nd, 2024.
She was born In Lee County, on January 19th, 1944, to Foy Murphy McCrary and Gladys Towe McCrary Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents.
She is survived by her siblings, Thelma M. Pike, Margie M. Austin Parrish, and Lynn & Rebecca Cothren; two nieces, Candice...
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