OBITUARIES

Anna Fields Brooks

Anna Fields Brooks

Jul 8, 2025

Anna Marie Fields Brooks, 75, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Saturday, July 12, 2025 at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service and at other times at the home of Dalton Taylor.

Anna was born in Moore County on February 3, 1950 to...

Grace Garner Dunn

Grace Garner Dunn

Jul 8, 2025

Laura Grace Garner Dunn, 77, of Asheboro, passed away on Tuesday, July 8, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House. Visitation will be held on Thursday, July 10, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Friday July 11, 2025 at High Falls Christian Church, where she was a member, with Pastor Chris Wilson presiding....

James "Doodie" Beal

James "Doodie" Beal

Jul 7, 2025

James Robert “Doodie” Beal, 78, of Bear Creek, passed away on Monday, July 7, 2025 at The Siler City Center. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 am on Thursday, July 10, 2025 at Joyce-Brady Chapel with Kevin Poe presiding. The family will receive friends following the service.

Doodie was born in Chatham County on November 15, 1946 to Vernie...

Arretina Guenette

Arretina Guenette

Jun 26, 2025

Arretina “Tina” Rose Guenette, 52, of Seagrove, danced her way to the stars on Thursday, June 26, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional. Born on April 9, 1973, in Hampden County, MA, Tina lived life with a contagious zest that could light up even the cloudiest day.

Tina, a dedicated LPN, poured her heart into caring for others, but her true passions...

Gary Allen Patrick

Gary Allen Patrick

Jun 24, 2025

Gary Allen Patrick, 63, of Siler City, passed away on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at his home. Visitation will be held at Joyce-Brady Chapel from 5:30-7:15 pm on Friday, June 27, 2025. A brief memorial service will follow with Pastor Ed Carter. The graveside service will be held at Restwood Memorial Gardens in Hinton, WV on Tuesday, July 1, 2025.

Gary...

Thelma Spoon Brewer

Thelma Spoon Brewer

Jun 15, 2025

It is with great sadness that the family of Thelma Jean Kidd Spoon Brewer announces her passing on Sunday, June 15, 2025, after a prolonged illness. She was 84 years old.

Thelma was born June 19,1940 to J.W. and Rachel Ritter Kidd of Coleridge. She grew up strong-willed and free-spirited with spunk and a love for life and her family. She...

Betsy Needham

Betsy Needham

Jun 10, 2025

Betsy Maness Needham, 94, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at her home on Borden Rd. surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born on December 19, 1930 to Quincy Addison Maness and Rosie Pearl (Brown) Maness, of Robbins. Betsy grew up in Moore County along with her sister, Lillian and brother, Charles, who preceded her in death.

In addition...

Linville "Bud" Garner

Linville "Bud" Garner

Jun 10, 2025

Linville “Bud” Garner, 88, of Bennett, entered his Heavenly Home on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 surrounded by his family. He was the son of the late Charlie Addison Garner and Lydia Anne Ritter Garner.

The family will receive friends on Friday, June 13, 2025 from 6:00-8:00 pm at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, June 14, 2025...

Donnie Lee Maness

Donnie Lee Maness

Jun 6, 2025

Donnie Lee Maness, 83, of Seagrove, passed away on Friday, June 6, 2025 at his home. The funeral will be held on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at 2:00 pm at Riverside Baptist Church with Rick Asbill and Jordan Cain presiding. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service.

Donnie was born in Randolph County on August 30, 1941...

Lucy Caviness Martindale

Lucy Caviness Martindale

Jun 5, 2025

Lucy Alice Caviness Martindale 97, of Robbins, passed away on Thursday, June 5, 2025 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 8, 2025 at 3:00 pm in the Beulah Chapel of Beulah Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Jackson, Pastor Robert Kidd and Pastor Terry Warren presiding. Visitation will be one hour prior to the...

Sylvia Brady Brown

Sylvia Brady Brown

Jun 4, 2025

Sylvia Dianne Brady Brown, 76, formerly of Bennett, passed away on Wednesday, June 4, 2025 at Asheboro Rehabilitation and Healthcare. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 11, 2025 at 6:00 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel with John Phillips presiding. The family will receive one hour prior to the service.

Sylvia was born in Chatham County on January 18, 1949...

Lanny Daryel "Buster" Pugh

Lanny Daryel "Buster" Pugh

May 26, 2025

Lanny Daryel “Buster” Pugh, 68, of Bennett passed away on Monday, May 26, 2025 at the VA Hospital in Durham. A memorial service will be held on June 14, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. in the fellowship hall at Bennett Baptist Church.

Buster was born in Chatham County on April 19, 1957 to Willard and Lucy Phillips Pugh. He was a Veteran...

Denson Jones

Denson Jones

May 21, 2025

James Denson Jones, 81, of Bennett, passed away on Wednesday, May 21, 2025 at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 24, 2025 at 2:00 p.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church, Bennett, NC. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends in the sanctuary one hour prior to the service and...

Joey Greene

Joey Greene

Apr 30, 2025

Joey Greene, born January 20, 1950, to Norvin and Lillian Greene, passed away on Wednesday, April 30, 2025. Joey lived a life marked by dedication and faith.

He spent many years working with Sears before answering a higher calling to ministry, serving as a pastor at various churches. He left a lasting impact.

Joey leaves behind his beloved wife, Kathy Greene; his...

Judy Ann Hickman

Judy Ann Hickman

Apr 21, 2025

Judy Ann Hickman, 76, of High Falls, passed away on Monday, April 21, 2025 at Pinehurst Health and Rehab. The funeral will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, April 25, 2025, at High Falls U.M.C. with Pastor Craig Asbill and Pastor Beth Johnson presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior...

Dorothy Hussey Smith

Dorothy Hussey Smith

Apr 13, 2025

It is with great sorrow we announce the passing of Dorothy Hussey Smith, our beloved mother, memaw and granny on Sunday, April 13, 2025. She left her earthly body and gained her Heavenly body, free from pain, after years of declining health.

Dorothy was born in Moore County, on May 22, 1937 to Quincy and Mary Owens Hussey. She was a...

Betty Jean Seawell

Betty Jean Seawell

Apr 8, 2025

Betty Jean Brewer Seawell, 91, of Robbins, passed away on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at Autumn Care in Biscoe. A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at High Falls U.M.C. with Pastor Vanlene Nelson and Pastor Beth Johnson presiding. The family will receive friends in the fellowship hall following the service.

Betty was born...

Gladys Wilson Albright

Gladys Wilson Albright

Apr 4, 2025

DUE TO WEATHER CONDITIONS, ALL SERVICES WILL BE HELD IN THE MAIN SANCTUARY.

Gladys Elaine Wilson Albright, 80, of Bennett, passed away on Friday, April 4, 2025 at FirstHealth Moore Regional. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 8, 2025 at 11:00 a.m. at Beulah Baptist Church with Dr. Neal Jackson and Pastor Travis Shelton presiding. The family will...

Terrill Lynn Morgan

Terrill Lynn Morgan

Mar 22, 2025

Terrill Lynn Morgan, of Robbins, passed away on March 22, 2025, at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. There will be a private memorial at a late date.

Terrill was born in Moore County on December 19, 1966, to Gregory Williams and Judy Morgan. He worked as a repair man and auto mechanic. He loved working with his hands, especially...

Raymond Clint Riddle

Raymond Clint Riddle

Mar 19, 2025

Raymond Clint Riddle of Siler City, passed away on Wednesday, March 19, 2025, at AuthoraCare in Burlington. The memorial service will be on Saturday March, 29 at 1 p.m. at Joyce-Brady Chapel. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 12:00-12:45. 

Raymond was born in Chatham County on November 29,1950 to Roy Riddle and Ollie Fields. He was member...