OBITUARIES

Jul 26, 2021

Nellie Grace Welch Brewer, 90, of Bennett passed away on Monday, July 26, 2021 at Chatham Hospital. She was born in Chatham County on May 3, 1931 to Joe and Ada Scott Welch. She was a faithful member of Bennett Baptist Church, where she served as the church treasurer for 43 years. She also taught Sunday School and sang...

Jul 5, 2021

Melvin Sanxter McManus, age 98, died unexpectedly, but peacefully, Monday morning, July 5, 2021, at his home in Bear Creek, with family close beside him. He was born to Merton M. and Orpha Tillman McManus on October 5, 1922, in Bear Creek. He attended school at Gillespie Elementary School in Greensboro, attended Bennett School and then graduated from Bonlee...

Jun 28, 2021

Calvin Reid Harris, infant son of Brandy Hollar and Bradley Harris, passed away on Monday, June 28, 2021. The graveside service will be held on Saturday July 3, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at the Harris Family Cemetery, 1132 Odell Rd, Robbins, NC, with Rev. Jerome Smith presiding. Visitation will be on Friday, July 2, 2021 from 6:00-8:00 p.m. at...

Jun 27, 2021

Marianna Dickerson Oldham, 77, of Bear Creek, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021 at her home. She was born in Granville County on April 6, 1944 to John Thomas Dickerson and Fannie Fawcette Dickerson. She was an active member of Antioch Baptist Church and enjoyed participating in the Senior Saints. She owned and operated Pine Tree Outlet Golf...

Jun 27, 2021

Dr. Teresa Murray Reynolds, of Highfalls, NC passed away Sunday, June 27, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was 64 years of age.  The daughter of Willie Alvin Murray (deceased) and Jean Lowe Murray of Bennett, NC. She is survived by her husband - Terry Wayne Reynolds of Highfalls, NC; daughters - Tamara Reynolds (husband Sabe Schoeneg) of...

Jun 22, 2021

Mrs. Treva Mae Jones Kidd, 86, of Bennett went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at First Health Hospice House following a brief illness. Mrs. Kidd was born on December 3, 1934 in Chatham County, NC to the late James Ted Jones and Clara Mabel Routh Jones.  She was a faithful member of Beulah...

Jun 20, 2021

Andrew Jackson Brady, 90, of Bennett, passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Randolph County on October 16, 1930 to Robert Lee Brady and Fannie Murray Brady. He was a faithful member of Bennett Baptist Church and a Korean War Veteran. He was a farmer and worked at...

Jun 18, 2021

Chase Thomas Hussey, infant son of Zach and Lauren Hussey, passed away on Friday, June 18, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center. The graveside service will be held on Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Fair Promise United Methodist Church, with Rev. Tom Hallberg presiding. Friends may sign the register at Joyce-Brady Chapel on Tuesday, June 22,...

Jun 8, 2021

Camilla Rae Binkley Gilliland, 81, of Goldston, passed away on Monday, June 8, 2021 at Sanford Health and Rehab. She was born in Chatham County on September 25, 1939 to Robert Spencer Binkley, Sr.,  and Loney McDaniel Binkley. She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church, where she assisted with Bible School and sang in the church choir. She...

May 27, 2021

Mary Dell Johnson Smith passed away at 6:30 on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro. She was married to the late Ralph Smith. She worked at Glendale for many years. She loved her family and her church. Mary Dell was the daughter of the late James Dewey Johnson and the late Nancy Moody Johnson....

May 16, 2021

Joseph Lee Crabtree, 46, of High Falls, passed away on Sunday, May 16, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Moore County on June 1, 1974 to Herman Lee Crabtree and Mary Sheffield Crabtree. He was a carpenter and was also preparing to take over the family poultry farm. He attended Smyrna United Methodist...

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...