Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

William Donald Barber

William Donald Barber

Dec 30, 2025

William Donald Barber, 92, of Sanford, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 30th, 2025, at Chatham Hospital.

Donald was born on December 11th, 1933, in Chatham County, to the late Ferry Mason and Emma Sophronia Bowman Barber. He is preceded in death by his parents; daughter, Crystal Jeanne Barber; son, Paul Trenton Barber; brothers, Charles Barber and Ferry Barber,...

Sarah Elizabeth Glosson Hinshaw

Sarah Elizabeth Glosson Hinshaw

Dec 29, 2025

Sarah Elizabeth Glosson Hinshaw, 89, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, December 29th, 2025, at Ramseur Rehabilitation and Healthcare, surrounded by family.

Sarah was born on February 27th, 1936, in Alamance County to the late Endsley and Cammie Rose Johnson “Etta” Glosson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Robert Arnold Hinshaw; her seven...

Joseph Glenn Dunn, Sr.

Joseph Glenn Dunn, Sr.

Dec 29, 2025

Joseph Glenn Dunn, Sr., 94, passed away peacefully at his home on December 29, 2025, after a brief illness. He was born on October 15, 1931 in Chatham County, the son of George Thomas and Beulah Lloyd Dunn. After graduation from Bonlee High School, Joe proudly served in the US Army stationed at Fort Bliss, Texas. He graduated from Asheboro...

Chester "Buster" Joseph Pegram

Chester "Buster" Joseph Pegram

Dec 23, 2025

Chester “Buster” Joseph Pegram, age 73, passed away peacefully at his home on December 23, 2025, in Pleasant Garden, North Carolina.

Buster was born on May 8, 1952, in Greensboro, North Carolina, to the late Edward Elijah Pegram and Mary Elizabeth Newby Pegram. He was raised in the Catholic faith and carried those values of compassion, generosity, and kindness throughout his...

Elizabeth "Lib" Ann Holder

Elizabeth "Lib" Ann Holder

Dec 23, 2025

Elizabeth “Lib” Ann Clapp Holder, 93, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 23rd, 2025, at Ramseur Rehab & Healthcare surrounded by her family.

Lib was born September 8th, 1932, in Catawba County to the late C. A. “Bill” Clapp and Floy Irene Sigmon Clapp. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Ray Holder,...

Margaret Crutchfield White

Margaret Crutchfield White

Dec 21, 2025

Margaret “Peggy” Crutchfield White, 99, of Siler City, passed away Sunday, December 21, 2025.

Peggy was born in Chatham County on December 4, 1926, to Charlie and Dora Hudson Crutchfield. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Franklin Ross White, Sr.; an infant son; 5 brothers, Lacy Crutchfield, George Crutchfield, John Crutchfield (Sadie), Tommy (Dodie)...

Donald "Don" Melvin Heard

Donald "Don" Melvin Heard

Dec 14, 2025

Donald “Don” Melvin Heard, 75, of Garner, went to his Heavenly home on December 14th, 2025, at TerraBella Asheboro, surrounded by family.

Don was born on July 17th, 1950, in Cherokee County, GA, to the late Claude Junior and Dorothy Ellen Bobo Heard. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandchildren, Sarah and Haley Rierson.

Don was a 1968...

Virginia Willette Coley

Virginia Willette Coley

Dec 12, 2025

Virginia Willette Coley, age 86, passed away peacefully on Friday, December 12, 2025 at Westchester Manor in High Point.

Virginia was born on September 19, 1939 in Chatham County, NC to Austin and Callie Brooks Willette. Virginia is a 1957 graduate of Goldston High School where she was Valedictorian, a member of the basketball team, and served on the homecoming court....

Mary Hinson Daye Mertens

Mary Hinson Daye Mertens

Dec 9, 2025

Mary Daye Hinson Mertens, 92, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, December 9th, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Mary was born on September 18th, 1933, in Chatham County, to the late Lewis Hinson and Mossie Murray Poole. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husbands, Herbert “Jeep” Daye and Herbert Lee...

Calvin Martin "Marty" Wilson

Calvin Martin "Marty" Wilson

Dec 8, 2025

Calvin Martin "Marty"  Wilson, 71, of Bennett passed away on Monday, December 8th, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family.

Marty was born in Chatham County on October 10th, 1954, to the late John Hoover and Nancy Elaine Pritchard Wilson. He is preceded in death by his parents and his brothers, Greg and John Wilson.

Marty was a 1972 graduate of...

William Kenneth Freshwater

William Kenneth Freshwater

Dec 3, 2025

William Kenneth Freshwater, 78, of Siler City, passed away at Hock Family Pavilion of Durham.

Kenneth was born on November 28th, 1947, in Alamance County to Joseph W. Freshwater, Jr and Beryl Barton Freshwater. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife, Becky Freshwater.

Kenneth graduated from Elon College with an Accounting Degree, and he held many positions throughout...

Duncan Sinclair Cruikshank IV

Duncan Sinclair Cruikshank IV

Dec 3, 2025

Duncan Sinclair Cruickshank, IV, 62, of Siler City, passed away Wednesday, December 3rd, 2025, at Chatham Hospital surrounded by family.

Duncan was born on July 23rd, 1963, in Niagara County, NY to the late Duncan Sinclair Cruickshank, III and Judith Arlene Webb Cruickshank.

Duncan was of the Catholic religion, and he never was employed anywhere. Duncan loved game shows, music, and reading...

Deborah Lee Courie

Deborah Lee Courie

Nov 29, 2025

Deborah Lee Courie, 69, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, November 29th, 2025.

Deborah was born October 15th, 1956, in Summit County, OH, to Robert and Charlotte Cox Hoover. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, George Courie.

Left to cherish her memory is her son, Christopher Michael Benson; her sister, Phylis H. Clark...

Pastor Vernon Clark Davis

Pastor Vernon Clark Davis

Nov 27, 2025

Pastor Vernon Clark Davis, 90, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home on Thursday, November 27th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Clark was born on March 12th, 1935, in Johnston County, NC to the late Walter L. “Bo” and Alice S. Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Glenda Davis Johnston; his brother, Wendell Walters...

June Karen Phillips Price

June Karen Phillips Price

Nov 23, 2025

Ms. June Phillips Price died peacefully on November 23, 2025, in Chapel Hill, North Carolina surrounded by her family.

Ms. Price is survived by her children, Karen Phillips (Gary) and Torris Price, Jr. Her siblings Donna P. Kivett (Ricky) and Burl Phillips, Jr. (Kristy), two grandchildren Whitney Keck (Sam) and Torris Price, III. She is preceded in death by parents, Burl...

Graham Jeffrey "Jeff" Dowd

Graham Jeffrey "Jeff" Dowd

Nov 18, 2025

Jeffrey “Jeff” Dowd, 65, of Lexington, passed away on Tuesday, November 18th, after a brief stay at Hospice of Davidson County.

Jeff was born on February 2nd, 1960, in Siler City, NC, to Graham Coolidge Dowd and Sara Jo Davis Dowd. He is preceded in death by his parents.

Jeff had a gift for making jokes and sharing stories with family and...

Jeffrey Michael Scott

Jeffrey Michael Scott

Nov 6, 2025

Jeffrey Michael Scott, 54, of Bear Creek, passed away at his home unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6th, 2025.

Jeff was born on February 28th, 1971, in Chatham County, to Mike and Hazellean Gaines Scott.

Jeff worked for the Chatham County Sheriff’s Department in several positions in his earlier years. He then went to work for the DMV as a Lieutenant where he...

Jennifer Diane Godfrey Scott

Jennifer Diane Godfrey Scott

Nov 6, 2025

Jennifer Diane Godfrey Scott, 50, of Bear Creek, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, at her home.

Jennifer was born on December 15th, 1974, in Lee County to Danny Eugene and Sylvia Jean Knight Godfrey. Jennifer loved the beach and collecting seashells, spending time with her grandchildren and making memories. She loved watching football, especially when her Chiefs were...

James "Jimmy" Earl Nunley

James "Jimmy" Earl Nunley

Nov 6, 2025

James “Jimmy” Earl Nunley, 63, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, November 6th, 2025, unexpectedly.

Jimmy was born on December 8th, 1961, in Cecil County, MD, to James Thomas Nunley and Phyllis Grace Phillips. He is preceded in death by his mother, Phyllis; his brother, Leon Nunley; his great nephew, Jacob Nunley; and his great niece, Kinsey Nunley.

Jimmy loved his...

Diane Bowers Whitehead

Diane Bowers Whitehead

Nov 3, 2025

Barbara Diane Bowers Whitehead, 83, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, November 3rd, 2025, at her home surrounded by loved ones.

Diane was born on May 31st, 1942, in Washington, DC to the late John Coy and Theresa Collins Bowers. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, Willis Lee Whitehead. Diane moved to...