All Obituaries

Allie Michelle Upchurch, 27, of Ramseur, passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021 at her home. She was born in Guilford County on August 9, 1994 to Sherry and Ricky Upchurch. Allie loved animals, horseback riding and water sports. She enjoyed hiking and being on the farm. Her favorite pastime was gardening. She was preceded In death by her brother, Glenn Upchurch and her grandparents. She is survived by her sons, Liam Neal and Levi Neal, both of Asheboro; parents, Ricky and Sherry Upchurch,...

Swannie Mae Rouse Dunlap, 87, of Eagle Springs, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021 at her home. She was born in Moore County on April 1, 1934 to Stella Rouse. She was a member of Rock Hill Friends Church and worked at Southern Garment/Ithaca for over 30 years. She also did seamstress work for the community and Scott’s Cleaners. Swannie enjoyed working in her yard, canning, gardening and preparing meals for her family, whom she cherished. She loved her birds and animals. In...

Melvin Sanxter McManus, age 98, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, Monday morning, July 5, 2021, at his home in Bear Creek, with family close beside him. He was born to Merton M. and Orpha Tillman McManus on October 5, 1922, in Bear Creek. He attended school at Gillespie Elementary School in Greensboro, attended Bennett School and then graduated from Bonlee High School. Melvin served in the Army Air Corp during World War II, teaching auto mechanics at Chanute Field near Chicago, then was...

Vicky Jean Ellington Bray, 60, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at UNC Hospital. She was born in Chatham County on July 10, 1961 to Billy Carson Ellington, Sr. and Jean Johnson Ellington. She was a cook/dietician at Sunbridge until her retirement. She loved cooking for her family, sewing, puzzle books and watching soap operas. She was preceded In death by her parents. Vicky is survived by her husband, George “David” Bray, of the home; children, Mark...

Glenn Powers Crawford, 56, of Bennett, passed away on Thursday, September 2, 2021 at his home. He was born in Durham County on March 23, 1965 to Carlton Lee Crawford and Florence Jacquelyn Powers Crawford. He was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church and worked in construction as a fork lift driver. He was a prankster and loved to pick with people. He enjoyed fishing and hunting and was a huge Jeff Gordon fan. He loved his family and his animals. Glenn adored his grandchildren. He was...

James Floyd Brown, 73, of Robbins, passed away on Sunday, August 22, 2021 at his home. He was born in Randolph County on September 25, 1947 to Marvin Clyde Brown and Millie Kennedy Brown. He attended New Testament Baptist Church and retired from Standard Mineral, where he was a welder. He enjoyed panning for gold, metal detecting, hunting and fishing. He loved his family and the time they spent together.   In addition to her parents, James was preceded in death by his sister, Rebecca...

Judith Ann Cockman Kidd, 80, of Bennett, passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at her  home. She was born in Chatham County on January 8, 1941 to Alex Allen Cockman and Martha Alberta Phillips Cockman. She was a member of Beulah Baptist Church and retired from Selig after over 20 years of service. She raised poultry along with her husband and enjoyed working in her flowers. She loved the beach, jewelry, long walks, thrift stores, yard sales and being of service to others in need. She...

Jerry Wayne Ivey, 78, of Carthage, passed away on Sunday, August 15, 2021 at his home. He was born in Bladen County on July 21, 1943 to Darius and Minnie Elizabeth Bordeaux Ivey. He was U.S. Navy Veteran (Vietnam) and served on the USS Enterprise. He was a retired mechanic at Shamrock, where he worked for 35 years. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and NASCAR. He loved spending time with his family and friends. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by his wife, Martha Jo...

Ritchie Ray Phillips, 52, of Bennett, passed away on Thursday, August 12, 2021 at Chatham Hospital. He was born in Chatham County on September 27, 1968 to Herman Ray and Carol Lee Brewer Phillips. He worked in the furniture industry and was a natural prankster. He enjoyed hunting, fishing, and motorcycle riding. He loved spending time with his family and friends and his beagles. He was preceded in death by his grandparents and his father, Herman Ray Phillips. He is survived by his life...

Frances Margaret Hiatt Ritter, 85, of Robbins passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021 at her home. She was born in Guilford County on April 28, 1936 to Jesse Clifford Hiatt and Ruth Marshall Hiatt. She was a member of Smyrna United Methodist Church and loved attending as long as her health allowed. She enjoyed gardening and working in her flowers. Frances loved her family and especially adored her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death...