Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

William Harrison Elder

William Harrison Elder

Mar 5, 2026

Mr. William "Bill" Harrison Elder, peacefully passed away from the Siler City Center, early Thursday morning, March 5th, 2026.

A Service to honor his life and memory will be held 2:00PM, Saturday, March 14, 2026 at First United Methodist Church in Siler City, NC.

A visitation will be held in the church's fellowship hall, following the service.

In lieu of flowers, memorials may...

Richard "RJ" Monroe Moore

Richard "RJ" Monroe Moore

Mar 4, 2026

Richard Monroe “RJ” Moore was born sleeping on March 4th, 2026.

RJ was the deeply treasured and longed-for baby of Richard D. and Brooke S. Moore. He leaves behind his sweet siblings, Raylin, Ryker, and Rori Green; and his loving grandparents, Ken & Dawn Powers Smith, and Nina Weaver Moore & Richard “Dickie” Devon Moore (dec).

RJ is also survived by his...

Clyde Eugene Vickers

Clyde Eugene Vickers

Mar 3, 2026

Clyde Eugene Vickers, 80, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, March 3rd, 2026, at home surrounded by family.

Clyde was born on May 23rd, 1945, in Davie County, to the late William Clyde and Annie Mae Smith Vickers. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, Donnie; and his sister, Diane.

Clyde enjoyed driving race cars...

Arthur Jackson "Jack" Hilliard

Arthur Jackson "Jack" Hilliard

Mar 1, 2026

Arthur Jackson “Jack” Hilliard, 84, of Goldston, died Sunday, March 1, 2026.

Jack was born in Chatham County on September 29, 1941 to the late Joe C. and Berta H. Hilliard. He worked in the poultry industry most of his life and started his own poultry equipment supply store, Jack’s Supply, in 1987. Later as the business grew he and his...

John Arthur Jabbusch

John Arthur Jabbusch

Feb 28, 2026

John Jabbusch, 73, of Siler City passed away Saturday, February 28, 2026. John lived a life defined by curiosity, service, and an entrepreneurial spirit grounded in lifelong learning. Born in Birmingham, AL, he was the son of Art and Virginia Jabbusch, formerly of Siler City. From an early age, John showed a fascination with how things worked—an interest that would...

Clarice Andrews Harris

Clarice Andrews Harris

Feb 26, 2026

Clarice Andrews Harris, 82, of Siler City, passed away peacefully on Thursday, February 26, 2026. Clarice had many health issues that she battled for several years: melanoma, kidney disease, and Parkinson’s disease.

Clarice was born February 16, 1944, in Chatham County to the late Harold Edwin and Elsie Imogene Frazier Andrews. She attended Meroney Methodist Church and attended faithfully when she...

Louise Brown Womble

Louise Brown Womble

Feb 26, 2026

Louise Brown Womble, 90, of Siler City, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Louise was born in Randolph County on January 29, 1936, to Clyde Z. Brown and Daisy Coble Brown. She was a sewer at Kellwood Hosiery for many years. She loved spending time with her family.

Louise is survived by her daughter, Sandra McNeill; grandson, Forrest T. McNeill; brothers, Richard Brown...

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr.

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr.

Feb 26, 2026

Benner Henry Stinson, Jr., 67, of Goldston, died Thursday, February 26, 2026.

Henry was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1958, to the late Benner Henry Stinson, Sr. and Evangeline Davis Stinson. He was a poultry and cattle farmer. He loved to ride motorcycles and taking his dogs along with him in the s by s. Anytime a Clint East...

Reynaldo Dimas Colores

Reynaldo Dimas Colores

Feb 25, 2026

Reynaldo Dimas Colores, 51, of Climax, died Wednesday, February 25, 2026.

Reynaldo was born in Oaxaca, Mexico on March 23, 1974, Zosimo Dimas and Esperanza Colores. Reynaldo loved his family with his goal in life was to be a great father and teacher to his children. He showed his sons how to be hard working men and how to love their...

Randall Eugene Underwood

Randall Eugene Underwood

Feb 19, 2026

Randall Eugene Underwood, 64, of Siler City, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, along with his mother, Frances Seawell.

Randy was born July 6, 1961, in Chatham County to the late Richard Underwood and Frances Louvine Maness Seawell. He was preceded in death by his parents and brothers, David and Michael Underwood.

Randy is survived by...

Frances Louise Maness Seawell

Frances Louise Maness Seawell

Feb 19, 2026

Frances Louvine Maness Seawell, 88, of Siler City, died unexpectedly in the early morning hours of Thursday, February 19, 2026, with her son Randy Underwood.

Ms. Seawell was born September 29, 1937, in Chatham County to the late Daisy Vertle Mele. She was preceded in death by her husband Richard Underwood; brother, Wayne Maness; and sons, David, Randy and Michael Underwood.

She...

Patricia "Pat" Collins Perry

Patricia "Pat" Collins Perry

Feb 16, 2026

Patricia “Pat” Collins Perry, 76, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, February 16th, 2026, in Pittsboro.

Pat was born on January 11th, 1950, to the late William Franklin and Dorothy Raye Vann Collins. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 42 years, Jerry “Pete” Lee Perry.

Pat worked in the hospitality field as a hotel manager...

George Anthony Kouba

George Anthony Kouba

Feb 3, 2026

George Anthony Kouba, age 64, died on February 3, 2026 in Siler City, North Carolina. George was born on November 9, 1961 in Baltimore, Maryland, where he spent most of his childhood. He moved to Valdese, NC and graduated from East Burke High School in 1980, where he won the senior superlative “Most Humorous.” George went on to attend NC...

Barbara Coward Phillips

Barbara Coward Phillips

Jan 30, 2026

Barbara Coward Phillips, 88, of Siler City, was surrounded by her loved ones when she went home to be with the Lord on Friday Jan 30, 2026.

Barbara was born July 27, 1937, in Liberty NC to her late parents John and Ometer Ward Coward. She worked at Kellwood Hosiery for many years before finding her passion in working with children...

Anne Lindley Campbell

Anne Lindley Campbell

Jan 30, 2026

Anne Lindley Campbell, 72, of Snow Camp, went home to be with the Lord Friday, January 30th, 2026. Anne passed away at Alamance Regional Hospital after a battle with leukemia.

Anne was born in Chatham County on February 21th, 1953, to the late Peggy and Frank Lindley. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, Samuel Lindley. Left...

Margaret Ann Neal

Margaret Ann Neal

Jan 30, 2026

Margaret Ann Hundley Neal, 82, of Biscoe, died Friday, January 30, 2026.

Margaret was born in Rockingham County on November 2, 1943, to the late Russell Cyrus and Maude Duncan Hundley, the only girl of ten children. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband Melvin R. Neal; and her brothers; Junior, Bill, Odell, Carl, Donny, Robert, Kenneth, and...

Susan Holt Helmer

Susan Holt Helmer

Jan 26, 2026

Susan Holt Helmer, 74, left a life well-lived in the early hours of January 26, 2026, in her Siler City, NC home, surrounded by love. Susan was born to Billy Holt and Ruby Ellis Holt. 

She graduated from Jordan-Matthews High School in 1969 and went on to UNC - Chapel Hill, as the first in her family to attend college. She...

Harry Kirby Fagg

Harry Kirby Fagg

Jan 25, 2026

Harry Kirby Fagg, 82, passed away peacefully on January 25th, surrounded by the loving care of his family.

Harry will be remembered for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and the many friendships he built throughout his life. He had a special way of making people feel welcome and valued, leaving a lasting impression on all who knew him. His presence brought...

Barbara Holt Boone

Barbara Holt Boone

Jan 25, 2026

Barbara Holt Boone, 90, of Pine Avenue, Siler City, died suddenly on Sunday, January 25th, 2026, at her home.

Mrs. Boone was born in Chatham County on June 19th, 1935, the daughter of Wade and Dorothy Holt.

She was employed 34 years by Byrds Foods and after retirement worked part time as a Daycare Assistant at Wescare Daycare and Write Beginnings Daycare....

Steven Allen Humphreys

Steven Allen Humphreys

Jan 21, 2026

Steven Allen Humphreys, 60, of Siler City, passed away at home on Wednesday, January 21st, 2026, surrounded by family.

Steven was born on February 1st, 1965, in Hamilton County, FL in a town called Jasper to the late Roland Sanders and Willye Maude Cordel Humphreys.

He is survived by his wife Christins Cummings Humphreys of the home; his brother, Stan Humphreys of...