OBITUARIES

May 15, 2021

Jimmy Randall Lowman, 61, of Bear Creek, passed away on Saturday, May 15, 2021. He was born in Guilford County on June 10, 1959 to John Harold Lowman and Myrtle Ruth Page Lowman. He was a painter and attended Brush Creek Baptist Church. Jimmy enjoyed the beach and drag racing. He loved cooking for his family and spending time...

May 14, 2021

Jeremy “Chad” Smith, 39, of Bear Creek, passed away on Friday, May 14, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. He was born in Chatham County on December 5, 1981 to Billy Joe Smith and Jeannette Whitt Smith. He attended Pleasant Grove Christian Church and was a salesman for C.E.D. Chad loved fishing, classic cars, ATVs and spending time with his...

May 5, 2021

Maxine Phillips Albright, 100, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at Universal Health Care. She was born in Chatham County on February 3, 1921 to Herbert and Nannie Brewer Phillips. She was a member of Fall Creek Baptist Church where she was a member of the Adult Women #2 Sunday School class....

May 4, 2021

Walter Edward “Jabo” Hussey, 88, of Robbins passed away Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. The graveside service will be held at 4:00 p.m. on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Needham’s Grove Baptist Church in Seagrove, with Rev. Dennis Harry and Rev. Jimmy Hussey presiding. Friends may sign the register at Joyce-Brady Funeral Home on Friday,...

Apr 25, 2021

Dimitrio Papaioannou, 92, of Robbins, passed away on Sunday, April 25, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 10:00 am on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at St. Katherine Greek Orthodox Church, in Burlington, with Father Sean Govostes presiding. The committal service will follow at 2:30 pm at Brown’s Chapel Christian Church, in Robbins.

Mr. Papaiaonnou was...

Apr 18, 2021

Homer Ray Brady, 87, of Robbins passed away peacefully early Sunday morning, April 18, 2021 after several months of declining health.

Homer, born April 5, 1934, to Clina and Madie Lambert Brady, was a retired grow-out manager for Showell Poultry.

He is survived by his wife of 32 years, Velna Cheek Brady, of the home;...

Apr 14, 2021

Judy Carolyn Inman Anderson, 73, of Bennett passed away on April 14, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. The graveside service will be held at Cornerstone Baptist Church, where she was a member, at 3:00 p.m. on Sunday, April 18, 2021 with Rev. Jim Petty presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Saturday, April 17, 2021 from 1:00...

Apr 6, 2021

James Eugene Rice, 92, of Apex, NC died April 6, 2021 at Transitions Life Care Hospice Home, in Raleigh. A graveside service will be held at Brush Creek Baptist Church, 5345 Airport Road, Bear Creek, NC on Monday, April 12, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. with Rev. Karen H. Whitaker presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel...

Apr 6, 2021

Norbert (Norb) Edward Adrian, aged 91 and three quarters, passed away peacefully on April 6, 2021 in his favorite “Florida” room at his home in Ramseur. The graveside service will be held at Pine Rest Cemetery at 2:00 p.m. on Sunday April 11, 2021 with Pastor John Williamson of Acorn Ridge Baptist Church and Ronald McNeill presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel...

Mar 24, 2021

Lena Craven Jones, 88, of Bennett passed away on March 24, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. The funeral service will be held at Bennett Baptist Church at 1:00 p.m. on Saturday, March 27, 2021 with Rev. Tim Strider, Rev. Dr. Jason Whitehurst and John Phillips presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Friday, March 26, 2021...

Mar 21, 2021

Martha “Lois” Smith Phillips, 89, passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at her home. The funeral service will be held on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fall Creek Baptist Church, in Bennett, with Rev. George Townsend and Pastor Edwin Moore presiding. The viewing room at Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Tuesday, March 23, 2021...

Mar 11, 2021

Robert Lee “Bobby” Thomerson, Jr., 64, of Denton passed away on March 11, 2021 at his home. A graveside service will be held at Guilford Memorial Park at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 with Preacher Mark Shelley presiding. The body will lie in state at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m.  Attendees...

Mar 10, 2021

Linda Faye Carter Brown, 77, of Bennett passed away on March 10, 2021 at Chatham Hospital. The funeral service will be held at Mt. Zion U.M.C. at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, March 15, 2021 with Rev. Dr. Russell Brownsworth presiding. Joyce-Brady Chapel will be open on Sunday, March 14, 2021 from 1:00 p.m.-5:00 p.m. for those who wish to...

Mar 4, 2021

Mr. Dewey Franklin Britt, Jr., 59, of Eagle Springs, died Thursday, March 4, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. A graveside memorial service will be held on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at 11:00 am at Pleasant View Friends Church cemetery with Rev. Kenneth McNeill presiding.

Dewey was born in Montgomery County, NC in 1961, son...

Feb 26, 2021

Mr. Raymond Herbert Brady, 76, of Bennett, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at his son’s home. At his request, services will be private.

Raymond was born in Randolph County, NC in 1944, son of the late Floyd Fields Brady and Dorothy Hammer Brady. He worked as a contractor in residential construction most of his life. He enjoyed...

Feb 21, 2021

Judith Kiser Ferree, 79, of Bennett passed away on February 21, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family. The funeral service will be held at Pleasant Grove Christian Church at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 24, 2021 with Pastor Don Edwards and Chaplin Sam Garris presiding. The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm-1:45 pm at the...

Feb 16, 2021

Phillip David Holt, 65, of Bear Creek passed away on February 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. The funeral service will be held at Rives Chapel Baptist Church at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, February 19, 2021 with Rev. Bob Wachs and Dr. Tripp Foltz presiding. The body will lie in state at the church from...

Feb 12, 2021

Maria Lynelle Rimmer Poe, 45, of Bear Creek passed away on February 12, 2021 at her home.  The funeral service will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at Brush Creek Baptist Church with Pastor Frank Taylor, Rev. Kyle Green and Rev. Robert Kidd presiding. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing....

Feb 7, 2021

Rev. Robert “Mack” Beck, 92, of Robbins was welcomed into His Savior’s arms on Sunday, February 7, 2021 at Randolph Hospice House. Mack, a military veteran, worked at the Milliken plant in Robbins while fulfilling his pastoral calling of ministering to prisoners. Once retired, Mack built Waddell Memorial Chapel in the area where the graves of his ancestors lay,...

Feb 6, 2021

David Allen Allison, 75, of Bennett passed away on February 6, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House.  A graveside service will be held at Fall Creek Baptist Church, where he was a member, at 2:00 p.m. on Tuesday, February 9, 2021 with Rev. Edwin Moore presiding. Attendees are asked to wear a mask and practice social distancing. Joyce-Brady Chapel will...