All Obituaries

Nellie Grace Welch Brewer, 90, of Bennett passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Chatham Hospital. She was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1931 to Joe and Ada Scott Welch. She was a faithful member of Bennett Baptist Church, where she served as the church treasurer for 43 years. She also taught Sunday School and sang in the choir. Nellie worked in textiles and sold Hazel Keller cosmetics. She enjoyed cooking, reading and attending the Jolly Elders at church. She loved the Lord, her family...

Calvin Reid Harris, infant son of Brandy Hollar and Bradley Harris, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. The graveside service will be held on Saturday July 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harris Family Cemetery, 1132 Odell Rd, Robbins, NC, with Rev. Jerome Smith presiding. Visitation will be on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel. In addition to his parents, Calvin is survived by his sister, Addie Grace Harris, of the home; grandparents, Barbara & Chris Parks,...

Dr. Teresa Murray Reynolds, of Highfalls, NC passed away Sunday, June 27, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was 64 years of age.  The daughter of Willie Alvin Murray (deceased) and Jean Lowe Murray of Bennett, NC. She is survived by her husband - Terry Wayne Reynolds of Highfalls, NC; daughters - Tamara Reynolds (husband Sabe Schoeneg) of Round Hill, VA and Trenace Smith (husband Matthew Smith) of Lillian, AL; mother - Jean Lowe Murray of Highfalls, NC; brother - Billy...

Marianna Dickerson Oldham, 77, of Bear Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Granville County on April 6, 1944 to John Thomas Dickerson and Fannie Fawcette Dickerson. She was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in the Senior Saints. She owned and operated Pine Tree Outlet Golf Apparel. Marianna loved traveling and visiting places abroad. She loved her family and friends and spending time with them.   In addition to...

Mrs. Treva Mae Jones Kidd, 86, of Bennett went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at First Health Hospice House following a brief illness. Mrs. Kidd was born on December 3, 1934 in Chatham County, NC to the late James Ted Jones and Clara Mabel Routh Jones.  She was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church of Bennett. She was employed by A.J. Schneierson and Sons in Siler City for 25 years. Ms. Kidd continued employment at Ithaca Hosiery in Robbins, NC until retirement...

Andrew Jackson Brady, 90, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Randolph County on October 16, 1930 to Robert Lee Brady and Fannie Murray Brady. He was a faithful member of Bennett Baptist Church and a Korean War Veteran. He was a farmer and worked at B.B. Walker Shoe Company for 13 years. Jack was part-owner of Joyce-Brady Funeral Home when he retired. In addition to his parents, Jack was preceded in death by his sister,...

Chase Thomas Hussey, infant son of Zach and Lauren Hussey, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fair Promise United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tom Hallberg presiding. Friends may sign the register at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. In addition to his parents, Chase is survived by his sister, Hallie Hussey, of the home; grandparents, Yates...

Camilla Rae Binkley Gilliland, 81, of Goldston, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2021 at Sanford Health and Rehab. She was born in Chatham County on September 25, 1939 to Robert Spencer Binkley, Sr.,  and Loney McDaniel Binkley. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she assisted with Bible School and sang in the church choir. She was a former secretary with the Chatham News. She enjoyed Carolina basketball and cherished the time she spent with her family. In addition to her...

Mary Dell Johnson Smith passed away at 6:30 on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro. She was married to the late Ralph Smith. She worked at Glendale for many years. She loved her family and her church. Mary Dell was the daughter of the late James Dewey Johnson and the late Nancy Moody Johnson. She was born on September 20, 1935 in Chatham County. In addition to her husband and parents, Mary Dell was preceded in death by her brothers, James William Johnson, of Staley,...

Joseph Lee Crabtree, 46, of High Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Moore County on June 1, 1974 to Herman Lee Crabtree and Mary Sheffield Crabtree. He was a carpenter and was also preparing to take over the family poultry farm. He attended Smyrna United Methodist Church. Joe enjoyed riding his Harley, traveling, boating and camping at Jordan Lake. He loved spending time with his family and friends; In addition to his parents, he...