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Ronald Lopez Sanchez

Ronald Lopez Sanchez

Mar 2, 2026

Ronald Geovani Lopez Sanchez, 40, of Siler City, passed away on Monday, March 2, 2026 at UNC Hospital. The visitation and service will begin at 8:00 p.m. at Iglesia de Dios Liero de los Valles on Sunday, March 8, 2026 with Pastor Rigoberto Zacarias presiding. Burial will be at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, March 9, 2026 at Chatham Memorial Park.

Ronald...

Ronnie Brooks, Sr.

Ronnie Brooks, Sr.

Mar 4, 2026

James Ronnie Brooks, Sr., 75, of Bennett, passed away on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at his home. Services will be held at a later date.

Ronnie was born in Chatham County on June 3, 1950 to James William Brooks and Maggie Brown Brooks. He worked for Carolina Stockyards for over 30 years and later retired from Acme McCrary. He enjoyed fishing,...

Scott  Peterson

Scott Peterson

Feb 26, 2026

Scott William Peterson, 42, passed away on Thursday, February 26, 2026, surrounded by his lifelong friends and loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date, with details to be announced.

Born on July 3, 1983, in Hamilton County, Ohio, Scott was the beloved son of David Scott Peterson and Ruth Ann Taylor Peterson. From an early...

Charlie Carpenter, Jr.

Charlie Carpenter, Jr.

Feb 24, 2026

Charlie Isaac Carpenter, Jr., 80, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Saturday, March 7, 2026 at Turner’s Chapel Church, where he was a member, with Pastor Patrick Neal and Pastor Steve Johnson presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following...

Kayden Kale Moore

Kayden Kale Moore

Feb 14, 2026

On February 14th, a piece of our hearts went to Heaven. Kayden Kale Moore, 19, of Robbins, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly.

Kayden was a deeply loved, handsome, athletic young man with a tender heart. As the second of six children, he was very protective of his brothers and little sister. He cherished his family and greatly valued his friends as...

Robbie Moon

Robbie Moon

Feb 9, 2026

James Robert “Robbie” Moon, 60, of Bear Creek, passed away on Monday, February 9, 2026 at his home. He was born in Moore County on July 22, 1965.

Robbie was formerly employed at Collins & Aikman and Ingersoll Rand. He was a NASCAR and Tar Heel fan and enjoyed fishing, golf, westerns and old cars. Robbie enjoyed time with his family...

Ronnie Brown

Ronnie Brown

Feb 5, 2026

Jerry “Ronnie” Brown, 75, of Bennett, passed away on Thursday, February 5, 2026 at Moses Cone Hospital. Visitation will be at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 5:00-7:00 p.m. on Sunday, February 8, 2026. The funeral will be held at Bennett Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, February 9, 2026 with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst and Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will...

William "Bill" Brewer

William "Bill" Brewer

Jan 28, 2026

William Curtis “Bill” Brewer, 63, of Bennett, passed away on Wednesday, January 28, 2026 at Chatham Hospital. Visitation will be at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 4, 2026. The funeral will be held at Bennett Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, February 5, 2026 with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst, Rev. Tim Strider and John Phillips presiding....

Frances Hicks Ellis

Frances Hicks Ellis

Jan 27, 2026

Due to weather conditions, the service has been moved to Wednesday, February 4, 2026.

Frances Hicks Ellis went Home to be with Jesus on, Tuesday, January 27, 2026, at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Durham, North Carolina to Alfred and Hazel Hicks.

She was preceded in death by her parents, daughter, Judy Carol Carter; grandson, Joseph Lynn...

Genevieve Bray

Genevieve Bray

Jan 25, 2026

Genevieve Missouri Caviness Bray, 94, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Randolph Hospice House. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, January 30, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Pastor Don Edwards and Pastor Terry Warren presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 pm...

Rebecca Ann Garner

Rebecca Ann Garner

Jan 5, 2026

Rebecca Ann Garner, Age 59, of Seagrove, NC went to be home with the Lord on Monday January 05 at Autumn Care in Biscoe.

A memorial service will be held on Friday, January 16th at 2 p.m. at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church with Pastor D.J. Harry and Pastor Arnold Comer presiding. There will be a visitation prior to the service from...

Bessie Phillips Andrew

Bessie Phillips Andrew

Jan 5, 2026

Bessie Ellen Phillips Andrew, of Robbins, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at her home. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, January 8th, 2026, at Rocky River Friends Church with Pastor David Hobson presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The visitation will be on Wednesday, January 7th from 6-8 pm at Joyce Brady Chapel.

Bessie...

Ester Britt Hussey

Ester Britt Hussey

Dec 24, 2025

Ester Britt Hussey, age 92, peacefully went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 24, 2025 surrounded by her family. Born on July 29, 1933, in Moore County, Ester lived a life marked by faith, love, and quiet service to others.

Ester dedicated many years of hard work to Ithaca Industries, where she remained until...

Mark Beals

Mark Beals

Dec 4, 2025

Mark Anthony Beals, 67, of Goldston, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his daughter’s home.

Mark was born in Moore County on May 16, 1958 to Calvin and Mary Frances Hall Beals. He was a US Army Veteran. He retired as the Plant Manager at Jelliff Corp./LGM Division after 35 years of service and could fix anything. He loved...

Earl Leon Wiilliams

Earl Leon Wiilliams

Dec 4, 2025

Earl Leon Williams, 58, of Carthage, passed away on Thursday, December 4, 2025 at his home.

No services are planned at this time.

Earl was born on June 20, 1967 to Harold and Catherine Brewer Williams. He was self-employed as a carpenter. He enjoyed fishing, watching football and hanging out with his friends and family. He loved the outdoors and life in...

Joyce Clark

Joyce Clark

Nov 16, 2025

Mary Joyce Ellis Clark, 78, of Mt. Vernon Springs, Siler City went to her heavenly home on Sunday, November 16, 2025 at her home surrounded by loved ones. The Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 23, 2025 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with Rev. Bill Browder presiding. The family will receive friends from 1:00-1:45 p.m.

Joyce was born...

Betty Lambert Maness

Betty Lambert Maness

Oct 20, 2025

Betty Jane Lambert Maness, 86 of Bennett went home to be with her Lord and Savior on October 20, 2025 at Peak Resources, Pinelake in Carthage, NC. She was the daughter of the late Roy and Leta Lambert. She was a faithful member of Beulah Baptist Church in Bennett for over 70 years. She was a member of the choir...

Lee & Joyce Britt

Lee & Joyce Britt

Oct 13, 2025

James "Lee" Britt, 85, of Robbins, passed away on Monday, October 13, 2025, at First Health Hospice House. His wife of 62 years, Sylvia "Joyce" Willams Britt, 82, joined him 8 hours later on October 14, 2025. Their private graveside service was held on Wednesday, October 15, 2025 at Smyrna Church, where they were both members. The service was presided...

Linda Brown

Linda Brown

Oct 12, 2025

Linda Hinesley Brown, of Robbins, passed away on Sunday, October 12, 2025, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 16, 2025, at Browns Chapel Christian Church with Pastor Shawn Garner presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the committal service.

Linda was born in Moore County...

Howie Brown

Howie Brown

Sep 25, 2025

Howard “Howie” Marvin Brown, 55, of Robbins passed away on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at New Testament Baptist Church with Pastor Darren Richardson presiding.

Howie was born in Montgomery County on June 14, 1970 to James and Linda Spain Brown. He was employed...