OBITUARIES

Jan 26, 2021

Mrs. Wanda Sue Hicks, 66, of Siler City, died Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst. In accordance with her wishes, no services are planned.

Wanda was born in Dillon County, SC on February 15, 1954 to Willie and Lucille Clark Hyatt, who preceded her in death. She attended New Beginnings Church of God. She...

Jan 21, 2021

Janice Ruth Hussey Cox, 81, of Bennett, NC, passed away on January 21, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House. The graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, January 24, 2021 at Bennett Baptist Church, with Rev. Adam Beddingfield presiding. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday, January...

Dec 29, 2020

Ray Dolphus Hardister, 75, of Bennett passed away on December 29, 2020 at Randolph Hospice House.  A graveside service will be held at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 2, 2021 with Pastor Don Edwards presiding. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Friday, January...

Dec 25, 2020

Janet Brady Bridges, 45, of Siler City, NC, passed away on December 25, 2020 at Chatham Hospital. A graveside celebration of life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, January 9, 2021 at Fall Creek Baptist Church, with Rev. Chris Gambos and Preacher George Townsend presiding. Attendees are asked to wear masks and practice social distancing. Joyce-Brady Chapel will...

Dec 20, 2020

Mavine Garner Yow, 84, of Seagrove, passed away on December 20, 2020 at Tara Plantation of Carthage.  A graveside memorial service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, December 23, 2020 at New Center Christian Church, in Seagrove with Dr. Jonathan Burris and Rev. Jason Franks presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open from 1:00 p.m. to 5:00 p.m....

Dec 18, 2020

Frances (Tina) Stutts Burns Smith, 72, of Staley, NC, went to be with our Heavenly Father on December 18, 2020. Graveside services will be at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, December 28, 2020 at Staley City Cemetery with Pastor Wayne Roark presiding.

She is survived by her devoted husband of 46 years, Hughes William (Bill) Smith; daughters, Mary Wilson...

Dec 16, 2020

Angel Renee Hare, 47, of Robbins passed away on December 16, 2020.  A graveside memorial service will be held at Bascom Chapel UMC, where she was a member, at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 27, 2020 with Rev. Vick Hill and Rev. Rebecca Chapman presiding.

Angel was born in Randolph County on April 3, 1973 to Joy...

Dec 10, 2020

Lewis Foster “Buddy” Poe, 76, of Bennett, passed away on Thursday, December 10, 2020 at Peak Resources-Pinelake in Carthage. The funeral will be held at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, December 13, 2020 at Beulah Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Dr. Neal Jackson presiding. The viewing room at Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday from 1:00...

Dec 1, 2020

Enoch Willard Hill, 91, of Bennett, passed away on Tuesday, December 1, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday, December 4, 2020 at Fall Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. George Townsend and Pastor Bob Lovett presiding. The viewing room at Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on...

Nov 26, 2020

Roger Lee Phillips, 78, of Bear Creek, passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2020 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, November 29, 2020 at Fair Promise U.M.C.  with Rev. Tom Halberg presiding. The viewing room at Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm for those wishing to...

Nov 19, 2020

Wade Herman “Boop” Phillips, 92, passed away on Thursday, November 19, 2020 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home in Pittsboro. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 21, 2020 at 12:00 p.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church, in Bennett, where he was a member, with Rev. George Townsend and Pastor Edwin Moore presiding. Joyce-Brady...

Nov 11, 2020

Carlie Marissa Voss, 20, of Robbins, gained her angel wings on Wednesday, November 11, 2020. A graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 15, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Pine Grove Baptist Church, in Eagle Springs, with Andy King presiding. The family will receive friends at the church from 1:30 pm-2:45 pm. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on...

Oct 30, 2020

Wilma Maxine Odom Comer, 87, passed away Friday, October 30, 2020 at her home. The graveside service will be held on Sunday, November 1, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Asbury Baptist Church, in Seagrove, where she was a member with Rev. Patrick Robinson presiding.

Wilma was born in Randolph County on December 27, 1932 to Aster Carl...

Oct 27, 2020

Pastor David Ray Snider, 68, passed away Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at UNC Hospital. The graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 31, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Community Independent Baptist Church, in Seagrove with Pastor Tom Cochran and Pastor John Forrest presiding. Friends are encouraged to bring lawn chairs. The family will host a visitation on Friday,...

Oct 23, 2020

Willis Herbert Brady, 94, passed away Friday, October 23, 2020 at Moore Regional Hospital. The graveside service will be held on Tuesday, October 27, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at High Falls UMC with Rev. Robert Kidd and Rev. Chris Wilson presiding. Friends may come by Joyce-Brady Chapel from 10:00 am-5:00 pm on Monday, October 26, 2020 to sign the...

Oct 20, 2020

Angela Marlene Beasley McNeill, 55, passed away Tuesday, October 20, 2020 at First Health Hospice House. The graveside service will be held on Friday, October 23, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Unity Grove Baptist Church in Carthage, with Rev. Gary Reeder and Rev. Josh Leroy presiding. The body will lie in state on Thursday, October 22, 2020 from 12:00...

Sep 28, 2020

Howard Kenneth Jones, 82, of Bennett, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family. The outdoor funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Bennett Baptist Church, where he was a member, with Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst, John Phillips, and Pastor Edwin Moore presiding. Speakers will be set up...

Sep 16, 2020

James Olin Wright, 87, of Ramseur, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at Genesis Center in Siler City. The funeral, with Military honors, will be at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday, September 20, 2020 at Pleasant Grove Christian Church, in Bennett, with Pastor Don Edwards presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Saturday, September 19,...

Sep 16, 2020

Paul Clinton Comer, 83, of Seagrove, passed away on Wednesday, September 16, 2020 at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst. The funeral will be at 2:00 p.m. on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at Beulah Baptist Church, in Bennett, with Dr. Neil Jackson and Dr. Curtis Barbery presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Friday, September...

Sep 11, 2020

Betty Jean Poe Ritter, 73, of Robbins, passed away on Friday, September 11, 2020 at her home. A graveside service will be held at Smyrna UMC at 11:00 a.m. on Monday, September 14, 2020 with Rev. Kenneth Bouldin presiding.  Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Sunday, September 13, 2020 from 12:00 pm-5:00 pm for those who would like to...