OBITUARIES

Bryan Keith Johnson

Bryan Keith Johnson

Jul 9, 2026

Bryan Keith Johnson, 34, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026 at his home. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Keith was born in Gaston County on January 19, 1992 to Bryan Johnson and Nikki Crowell. He attended of Chatham Central High School and was employed as a truck driver for Cumberland Septic Services....

Jerry Wayne Maske

Jerry Wayne Maske

Jul 4, 2026

Jerry Wayne Maske, 76, of Biscoe, passed away on Saturday, July 4, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. He had been a resident of Autumn Care for the past 15 years. A family graveside service will be held at Pine Mountain Friends Church at a later date.

Jerry was born in Anson County on September 30, 1949 to William and Frances Hough...

Luke Owen Covarrubias

Luke Owen Covarrubias

Jun 30, 2026

Luke Owen Covarrubias, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, June 30, 2026. He is survived by his parents, Gustavo and Coleene Cox Covarrubias, of the home; maternal grandmother, Stephanie Cox, of Goldston and paternal grandparents, Jose Fredy Covarrubias and Alma Zamudio, of Sanford. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Rob Cox.

No services are planned at this time.

Condolences...

Jearline Hancock Brown

Jearline Hancock Brown

Jun 21, 2026

Jearline Hancock Brown, 92, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, June 24, 2026 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church with Pastor Jimmy Jones and Pastor Don Edwards presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends...

David Charles Kennedy

David Charles Kennedy

Jun 20, 2026

David Charles Kennedy, 74, of Raleigh, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, June 20, 2026 at Wesley Long Hospital following a series of illnesses, surrounded by his loving family.

David was born on October 3, 1951 in Troy, NC and was the son of Charles and Aitha Kennedy, of Star, NC.

He graduated from Montgomery High School, then went on to attend...

Donald Ray Maness

Donald Ray Maness

Jun 6, 2026

Donald Ray Maness, 83, of Siler City, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on June 6, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on January 6, 1943, Donald was raised in High Falls, North Carolina. He was the son of the late Mack Maness and Mamie Maness and was preceded in death by his brother, Wilbert Maness.

Donald proudly...

Helen Wright Brady

Helen Wright Brady

May 18, 2026

Helen Marie Wright Brady, 91, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, May 18, 2026 at the Siler City Center. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 23, 2026 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the Narthex one hour prior...

Esther Dunlap Hundley

Esther Dunlap Hundley

May 7, 2026

Esther Mearl Dunlap Hundley, 81, of Robbins, passed away on Thursday, May 7, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. The private graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, May 12, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Chaney presiding.

Esther was born In Moore County on August 20, 1944 to Howard and Stella Rouse Dunlap. She was...

William Carl Currin

William Carl Currin

Apr 25, 2026

William Carl “W.C.” Currin, 91, of Bennett, passed away on Saturday, April 25, 2026 at his home. Visitation will be from 6:00-8:00 p.m. on Monday, April 27, 2026 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, April 28, 2026 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Strider presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Vernon Monroe Minton

Vernon Monroe Minton

Apr 19, 2026

Vernon Monroe Minton, 93, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026 at Dunmore Senior Living in Siler City. The graveside service will at 2:00 pm on Thursday, April 23, 2026 at Bennett Baptist Church with Rev. Tim Strider presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall from 1:00-1:45 pm. They will return to the fellowship hall...

Carol Jean Wood

Carol Jean Wood

Apr 18, 2026

Carol Jean Pope Wood, 52, of Robbins, passed away on Saturday, April 18, 2026 at her home. The family will receive friends at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 2:00-4:00 p.m. on Saturday, April 25, 2026. Burial will follow at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church.

Carol Jean was born In Moore County on August 9,1973 to Ritchie Pope and Linda Susan Hinesley. She worked as...

Trent Alexander Phillips

Trent Alexander Phillips

Apr 11, 2026

Trent Alexander Phillips, 39, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home. The graveside service will be private. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Friday, April 17, 2026 from 1:00-7:00 pm for friends to sign the register.

Trent was born in Moore County on December 6, 1986 to Terry and Sherrie Harper Phillips. He was a...

Rena Lee Kiser

Rena Lee Kiser

Apr 6, 2026

Rena Lee Purvis Kiser, 86, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, April 6, 2026 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family. The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Wednesday, April 8, 2026 at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Dr. John Williamson, Pastor Edwin Moore, Sammy Brewer and Kristy Staley presiding. The family will receive friends one...

Jerry Blankenship

Jerry Blankenship

Apr 2, 2026



David Jerry Blankenship, 63, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at UNC Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date.

Jerry was born in Pike County, KY on March 11, 1963 to Cecil and Cora Blankenship. He worked in well drilling in West Virginia. After moving to North Carolina, he was a well-respected...

Walter "Buster" Scott

Walter "Buster" Scott

Apr 2, 2026

Walter Lewis (Buster) Scott, age 97, went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, April 6, 2026 at Rock Hill Friends Church, where he was a member, with Pastor David Roudabush officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Donald Wayne Hodges

Donald Wayne Hodges

Mar 31, 2026

Donald Wayne “Hodge” Hodges, 63, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, March 31, 2026 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. Services will be held at a later date.

Donald was born in on May 8, 1962. He was a truck driver for Caviness Farms. He enjoyed NASCAR, playing golf and anything outdoors. He loved his family and spending time with his grandchildren.

In addition...

Charlie Thomas "Tommy" Motes

Charlie Thomas "Tommy" Motes

Mar 9, 2026

Charlie Thomas “Tommy” Motes, 89, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 at his home. The graveside service will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Bob Wachs presiding. Military Rites will be presented by the Randolph County Honor Guard. The family will receive friends in the Fellowship...

Patsy Barker Owen

Patsy Barker Owen

Mar 9, 2026

Patsy Louise Barker Owen, 78, of Asheboro, passed away on Monday, March 9, 2026 Lexington Medical Services. A graveside service will be held at 12:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 14, 2026 with Pastor Ted Beane presiding.

Patsy was born in Danville, VA on September 18, 1947 to William and Pauline Myers Barker. She previously worked as a retail manager at Dollar...

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,...

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...