Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.
Dwight Douglas Lindley, Sr.
Jan 12, 2026
Dwight Douglas Lindley, Sr., 81, of Siler City, North Carolina, peacefully passed away on January 12, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on June 3, 1944, in Siler City, Dwight was the son of Charlie Jabus Lindley and Lucille Pegg Lindley. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved grandson, Timothy Neill...
Peggy Alice Johnson Cockman
Jan 12, 2026
Peggy Alice Johnson Cockman, 88, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, January 12th, 2026, at Randolph Hospice House.
Peggy was born on May 5th, 1937, in Chatham County, to the late Oren Taylor and Myrtle Womble Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, William “Billy” Larry Cockman; her son, Larry Taylor Cockman; and her brother, Rufus...
Mildred JoAnn Lindley
Jan 11, 2026
Mildred JoAnn Lindley, age 91, passed away January 11th, 2026, at Liberty Commons Skilled Nursing in Burlington, NC.
She was born in Alamance County on September 23rd, 1934, but lived most of her life in the Silk Hope community of Chatham County. She was the daughter of the late Harlow and Ruth H. Lindley. JoAnn was also preceded in death by...
Suzann Marie Schladale Marcle
Jan 9, 2026
Suzann Marie Schladale Marcle, 80, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 9th, 2026.
Suzann was born on October 19th, 1945, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John King and Grace Natalie Marie Schieffer Schladale. She is preceded in death by her parents; and her husband of 46 years, Gerald S. Marcle.
Suzann worked in the clerical field...
Deborah Sue Foy Ferguson
Jan 9, 2026
Deborah “Miss Debbie” Sue Foy Ferguson, 68, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Friday, January 9th, 2026, at her home surrounded by family.
Deborah was born on March 22nd, 1957, in Jacksonville, NC, to Victor and Reba Foy. She is preceded in death by her father.
Miss Debbie drove a bus for Chatham Middle School where she retired after...
Nancy Carolyn Doss Hardy
Jan 8, 2026
Nancy Carolyn Doss Hardy, 75, of Goldston, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill surrounded by family.
Nancy was born November 3rd, 1950, in Lynchburg, VA, to the late Charlie and Alease Johnson Doss. She is preceded in death by her parents; her son, Chuck Lindsay; her brothers, Tom Doss and Charlie Doss; and...
Mattie Patricia "Patsy" Wood Hancock
Jan 7, 2026
Mattie “Patsy” Wood Hancock, 91, passed away peacefully on January 7, 2026, at Wesley Long Hospital in Greensboro, North Carolina, surrounded by her two daughters. She was born on January 26, 1934, in Mecklenburg County, North Carolina, to the late Mattie McFalls Wood and Jerry Burton Wood, Sr.
Patsy attended Queens University in Charlotte, North Carolina, and later married her high...
Summer Janeth Soria-Mora
Jan 6, 2026
Summer Janeth Soria-Mora, 16, of Siler City, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at home.
Summer was born on September 25th, 2009, in Orange County to Karl Soria and Angeles Mora. She is survived by her parents, her two sisters, Daphne and Luna; her two brothers, Aiden and Sean; her stepfather, Roberto Puertos; and many friends.
Summer was a sophomore...
Sara Madeline Joyce Elmore
Jan 6, 2026
Sara Madeline Joyce Elmore, 85, of Asheboro, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, January 6th, 2026, at Alpine Health and Rehabilitation surrounded by family.
Sara was born April 29th, 1940, in Guilford County, to the late Thomas Jefferson and Mary Edwards Joyce. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Billy Hoyt Elmore.
Sara was a homemaker and...
Eddie Dean Wilkie
Jan 2, 2026
Eddie Dean Wilkie, 64, of Siler City, died Friday, January 2, 2026.
Eddie was born in Chatham County on April 16, 1961, to the late Lacy G. and Edna Martha Hill Wilkie. He was an inspector at Mountaire Farms for many years, he loved to tinker with things. His greatest joy came from spending time with his family, especially his grandchildren.
Eddie...
Richard Arthur Lineberry, Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
Richard A. Lineberry, Jr., 92, passed away unexpectedly, at his home in Siler City, January 1, 2026.
He was born in Columbus County, NC, February 1, 1933, a son to the late Mabel Crumpler and Richard A. Lineberry, Sr.
Mr. Lineberry had a long and fulfilling life. He honorably served in the U.S. Army and retired from the U.S. Post Office after...
Sandra Joann "Joan" Andrews-Johnstone
Dec 30, 2025
Sandra Joann "Joan" Andrews-Johnstone, 91, of Hampstead NC, passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday, December 30, 2025.
Joan was born on October 7, 1934, in Bonlee, NC. She was the daughter of Keller Rives and Dale (Brooks) Andrews. Joan received her MSW from Washington University in St. Louis, MO and was in private practice as a Marriage & Family Counselor.
She was proceeded...
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
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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....



