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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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...
James "Jim" Greenhut
Feb 28, 2026
James Nelson Greenhut, aged 66, of Davenport, FL, passed away on February 28, 2026, at his home with his wife bedside and holding his hand. Born on September 18, 1959, Jim lived a life marked by love of family, kindness to others, a gentle spirit, and a good sense of humor. He touched countless people along the way.
A devoted partner,...
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.
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
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
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
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
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
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
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...







