James "Sonny" Mashburn
Oct 24, 2026
James Louis “Sonny” Mashburn, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, October 24, 2026, leaving behind a lifetime of cherished memories, unforgettable stories and a family who loved him dearly.
Born on January 29, 1933 in Carbonton, NC. Sonny was the son of the late Arch Green Mashburn and Lizzie Mae Mashburn. He attended Goldston High School, where he met Doris Virginia...
Bobby Donald Hill
Oct 26, 2026
Bobby Donald Hill, "Papa Bob", 96, passed peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Monday, October 26, 2026 at the Durham VA Hospital.
Bob was a native of Highfalls, NC. He was a faithful, longtime member of Highfalls Christian Church (formerly Highfalls Friends Meeting) where he served as Monthly Meeting Clerk, Sunday School Superintendent, elder, Sunday School teacher, and in many other...
Clara Jean Hussey
Oct 21, 2026
Clara Jean Smith Hussey, 87, of Robbins, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at Peak Resources/Pinelake in Carthage. The graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Friday, October 23, 2026 at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor Scott Kidd presiding. Friends may sign the register on Thursday afternoon from 1:00-5:00 pm. Per request of the family, no public...
Marie Phillips Barber
Oct 17, 2026
Jessie “Marie” Neal Phillips Barber, 93, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2026 at Peak Resources/Pinelake in Carthage. The graveside service will be at 2:00 pm on Wednesday, October 21, 2026 at High Falls Wesleyan Church with Chaplain Rae Ferrarini presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00-5:00 pm on Tuesday, October 20, 2026 for friends to...
Maxine Cheek HIll
Oct 12, 2026
Esther Maxine Cheek Hill, 88, of Robbins, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. The funeral will be at 3:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026 at Fair Promise UMC with Pastor Jody Maness and Pastor Fred Dyer presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00-2:45 pm.
Maxine was born in Moore County...
Margaret Cox Hayes
Oct 11, 2026
Margaret Ann Cox Hayes, 84, of Asheboro, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at Meridian Center in High Point. Visitation will be held at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 5:30-7:00 pm on Thursday, October 15, 2026. The funeral will be at 11:00 am on Friday, October 16, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Pastor Brian Allmon presiding.
Margaret was born in...
Jerry Wayne Hopkins
Oct 11, 2026
Jerry Wayne Hopkins, 46, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026 at his home. A memorial graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, October 25, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Pastor Don Edwards presiding.
Jerry Wayne was born in Guilford County on April 3, 1980. He worked as an auto mechanic. He enjoyed watching...
Lucille "Kay" Jordan
Oct 9, 2026
Lucille “Kay” Starr Jordan, 74, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026 at UNC Hospital surrounded by her family.
Kay was born in Chatham County on September 2,1952 to Fred and Louella Owens Starr. She was employed as a C.N.A. with First Choice. Kay loved to cook for her family and friends. She loved her family and cherished...
Richard Thomas Brown
Oct 6, 2026
Richard Thomas Brown, 86, of Pittsboro, passed away on Tuesday, October 06, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his family. The funeral service will be held at 3 p.m. on Friday, October 9, 2026, at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, with Pastor Don Edwards presiding. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary from 1 to 2:45 p.m., prior to the...
Sara "Judy" Gordon
Sep 28, 2026
Sara Marie “Judy” Coble Gordon, 81, of Staley, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2026 at Chatham Hospital surrounded by her family. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, October 2, 2026 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with John Phillips presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1:00-1:45 p.m. Judy will lie in repose...
Michael Lewis Testerman
Sep 19, 2026
Michael (Mike) Lewis Testeman, of Goldston, passed into the arms of Jesus on September 19, 2026 after several years of declining health.
He was born in Lee County, NC on November 27, 1958, the son of Fred Clarence Testerman and Florence Hash Testerman. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Neal and Harvey Junior, as...
Joyce Buie Chalflinch
Sep 10, 2026
Joyce Ellen Buie Chalflinch, 84, of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, September, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional surrounded by her family who loved her dearly. The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 13, 2026 at Flint Hill Baptist Church, with Pastor Zack Garner presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 2:00-2:50 in...
Henry Robert Reynolds, III
Sep 9, 2026
Henry Robert Reynolds, III, of Robbins, passed away on Wednesday, September 9, 2026 at his home. The family will receive friends at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 11:00-11:45 am on Monday, September 14, 2026 followed by the funeral service at noon. Burial will be at The Russell Family Cemetery on Atlantic Rd., in Robbins.
Henry was born in Alaska on May 12, 1953...
Rodney Brian Brady
Aug 18, 2026
Rodney Brian Brady, of Bear Creek, North Carolina, passed away on August 18, 2026. He was born on November 4, 1967, and was a lifelong resident of Chatham County.
Rodney was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and a graduate of Chatham Central High School, where he made lasting memories and had record-breaking seasons as a pitcher for the Bears...
Kaylee Nicole Thompson
Aug 8, 2026
Kaylee Nicole Thompson, 15, of Bennett, went home to be with Jesus on Saturday, August 8, 2026 at her home. The funeral will be at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, August 15, 2026 at Beulah Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Jackson and Pastor Terry Warren presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal. Joyce-Brady Chapel will...
Dwight Jones
Aug 1, 2026
Dwight Franklin Jones, 86, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Dwight was a native of Chatham County. He was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and a believer of the Lord Jesus Christ. He served as a Deacon and Trustee.
Dwight owned and operated Dwight Jones Grocery & Gas. After retirement, he worked at...
Richard "Jeffrey" Baker
Jul 25, 2026
Richard “Jeffrey” Baker, 64, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A Celebration of Life will be held on August 6, 2026 at 3:00 p.m. at Rise Assembly in Sanford with Pastor Ronnie Whitaker and Pastor Tim Gore presiding.
Jeffrey was born in Harnett County on January 11, 1962 to Marvin and Brenda...
Becky Wilkes
Jul 22, 2026
Rebecca Jane "Becky" Caviness Wilkes, 77, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 25, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Putnam Friends Church with Pastor James Brewer and Pastor Chandler Wilkes presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The viewing will be from 1:00-1:45 p.m. The...
Tommy Pickard, Jr.
Jul 10, 2026
Thomas “Tommy” Edward Pickard, Jr., 74, of Rosewood, CA, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026 in California. A graveside memorial will be held on Thursday, August 6, 2026 at 2:00 p.m. at Rives Chapel Baptist Church with Pastor John Howard presiding.
Tommy was born in Chatham County on September 15, 1951 to Thomas Edward Pickard, Sr. and Foy O’Briant Pickard....
Bryan Keith Johnson
Jul 9, 2026
Bryan Keith Johnson, 34, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 15, 2026 from 1:00-4:00 p.m. at the Family Life Center of Tyson's Creek Baptist Church.
Keith was born in Gaston County on January 19, 1992 to Bryan Johnson and Nikki Crowell. He attended of...
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