OBITUARIES

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...

William Cephus Kidd

William Cephus Kidd

Mar 18, 2025

William Cephus Kidd, 79, of Bennett, passed away on, March 18, 2025, at Alpine Health & Rehab in Asheboro. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 24, 2025, at Beulah Baptist Church with Matt Barbour and Dr. Neal Jackson presiding. The visitation will be Sunday, March 23, 2025, at Joyce Brady Chapel from 6-8 p.m.

William,...

Martha Carter Maness

Martha Carter Maness

Mar 15, 2025

Obituary for Martha Elizabeth Carter Maness

Martha went home to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Saturday, March 15, 2025 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, North Carolina. Martha was born on March 23, 1964 in Portsmouth Naval Hospital in Portsmouth, Virginia. Her family returned to Hartwell in the early 1970’s when her father retired from...

Robert Lee Akers

Robert Lee Akers

Mar 13, 2025

Robert Lee Akers, of Carthage, passed away on March 13th, 2025, at his home. There will be a memorial celebration Monday March 17th from 6-8pm at Joyce Brady Chapel.

Robert was born in Tuscon Arizona to Jackie and Edna Akers. He was a member of Pine Mountain Church in Bennett. He worked in textiles as a plant manager for Arauco. He...

Robert Cecil "Bob" Scott

Robert Cecil "Bob" Scott

Mar 13, 2025

Robert Cecil “Bob” Scott, of Bennett, passed away on Thursday, March 13, 2025, at Chatham Hospital in Siler City with his family by his side. There will be a graveside service held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, March 16, 2025, at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Dr. Ron Chaney presiding. In case of inclement weather the service will be held...

Larry Glenn Moody

Larry Glenn Moody

Mar 8, 2025

Larry Glenn Moody 75, of Carthage, passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at First Health Hospice Care. There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Larry was born in Alamance County on December 10th, 1949, to Marley and Evelyn Moody. He was retired from the poultry industry installing equipment. He served in the U.S. Army from February...

Gracie Peoples

Gracie Peoples

Mar 8, 2025

Emma Grace Peoples “Gracie”, 19, of Carthage, passed away on Saturday, March 8th, 2025, at Duke University Hospital. The Funeral Service will be held Tuesday, March 11th at 2pm at Putnam Friends Church. There will be visitation prior to the service from 12-1:45. Family will receive friends after the funeral service in the fellowship hall.

Gracie was born on April 18th,...

Larry Herbert Brooks

Larry Herbert Brooks

Mar 7, 2025

Larry Herbert Brooks, 74, of Siler City, passed away on Friday, March 7th, 2025, at his home. There will be a private memorial service at a later date.

Larry was born in Chatham County on October 17th, 1950, to Lawton and Ometa Brooks. He was retired from Boling Chair Company where he worked for 25 plus years. He loved hunting, golf,...

Betty Fields Nall

Betty Fields Nall

Feb 13, 2025

Betty Mae Fields Nall, 81, of Bear Creek, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2025 at Clapp’s Convalescent Nursing Home. The funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 16, 2025 at 3:00 pm at Fall Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Edwin Moore and Pastor George Townsend presiding. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Visitation will be prior to the...