Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Carolyn Jean Miller Powell

Carolyn Jean Miller Powell

Jun 3, 2025

Carolyn Jean Miller Powell, 82, of Siler City, NC, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, June 3, 2025, surrounded by many family members at UNC Chapel Hill.

Carolyn was born on May, 12, 1943, in Kansas City, Missouri to the late Charles Samuel and Pauline Rose Noll Miller. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Jerome “Jerry”...

Melvin "Mel" Richard Spencer

Melvin "Mel" Richard Spencer

May 31, 2025

Melvin “Mel” Richard Spencer, 69, of Pittsboro, passed away Saturday, May 31st, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill surrounded by family.

Mel was born on February 5th, 1956, to the late Melvin Reed and Audrey Hawkins Spencer in Oneida County, Idaho. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Sue Barkley.

Mel was an lead engineer in software development.  He...

Darrell Lloyd Cole

Darrell Lloyd Cole

May 31, 2025

Darrell Lloyd Cole, 81, of Goldston, NC went to his Heavenly home on May 31, 2025 with his son and daughter by his side. Darrell was born on September 13, 1943 in Eagle Springs, NC, the son of Sam and Nettie Cole.

Darrell was very proud of his 2 children, 5 grandkids and 5 great grandkids. His whole face would beam...

Lewis "Keith" Kidd

Lewis "Keith" Kidd

May 28, 2025

Lewis “Keith” Kidd, 54, of Siler City, NC went to his heavenly home on Wednesday May 28. 2025. Keith was born November 7, 1970, at Chatham Hospital to Joseph “Joe” Abner Kidd, and Sue Kidd Underwood.

Keith was a devoted father to his children, loving son, and brother. Preceded in death by his father Joe Kidd. He is survived by his...

Robert Palmer Murchison

Robert Palmer Murchison

May 27, 2025

Robert Palmer Murchison, 82, of Sanford, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 27th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Robert was born on July 4th, 1942, in Wake County to the late Gus Palmer Murchison, Jr. and Margaret Wilson Murchison. He is preceded in death by his parents and his grandson, Robert Tucker Grimes.

After high school, Robert joined the...

Ella Fern Wright Binzen

Ella Fern Wright Binzen

May 27, 2025

Beloved mother, sister, aunt, and “Nana”, Mrs. Ella Fern Binzen passed peacefully surrounded by family and loved ones. Born in 1937 in Strawberry, Arkansas, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Binzen; her son, Gary Wright; and daughters, Susan Mayberry and Lavonne Binzen. She was the youngest of the six children of Odessa and Luther Wright, and is...

Joyce "Faye" Godwin Gaines

Joyce "Faye" Godwin Gaines

May 24, 2025

Joyce “Faye” Godwin Gaines, 84, of Siler City, died Saturday, May 24, 2025, on what would have been her and her late husband, Lester Allen Gaines, 68th wedding anniversary. Faye decided there was no better gift than to reunite with him in heaven.

Faye was born in Harnett County, NC on January 14, 1941, to the late Carl and Ethel Robinson...

Frances Dowd Payne

Frances Dowd Payne

May 23, 2025

Frances Dowd Payne, 68, of Siler City, passed away Friday, May 23rd, 2025 at 4:17 p.m.

She was born Wanda Frances Dowd on Sunday, August 26, 1956 at the old Chatham Hospital in Siler City, North Carolina to Lillie Belle (Mote) Dowd and George Dewey Dowd, Jr. She lived her early life on Alston Bridge Road.

Fran said at every opportunity that...

Robert Albert Long, Sr.

Robert Albert Long, Sr.

May 22, 2025

Bobby died peacefully May 22nd, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones in Bear Creek, North Carolina. He is preceded in death by his mother Margaret L Long (Walker) and father Joesph E Long Sr. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers Joseph Long Jr., Edward “Leroy” Long, Johnny Long and his sister Lorraine Trapp.

Bobby grew up in Deale,...

Nancy Paschal Price

Nancy Paschal Price

May 20, 2025

Nancy Paschal Price, 92, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 20, 2025. She was preceded in death by her husband, Robert D. Price, her parents Wade and Mary Lee Paschal,Sr., and her beloved sisters, Matilda Carter and “Libby” Lindley. She is survived by her brother, Wade Paschal, Jr. (Sharon) Siler City; sisters-in-law Nancy Dunn, Siler City, and Lucinda Pinnock, Siler...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Merritt Robinson

Jacqueline "Jackie" Merritt Robinson

May 20, 2025

Jacqueline “Jackie” Merritt Robinson, 89, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, May 20th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Jackie was born on April 4th, 1936, in White Lake, NC to the late Kerney and Maude Smith Merritt. She is preceded in death by her parents; her sisters, Joyce Mote and her husband, Billy, and Betty Smith...

Edna "Louise" Thomas Poe

Edna "Louise" Thomas Poe

May 17, 2025

Edna “Louise” Thomas Poe, 97 of Siler City, died Saturday, May 17, 2025.

Ms. Louise was born February 15, 1928 in Siler City to Theodore and Callie Wilson Thomas. She was a charter member of Fellowship Baptist Church where she was Sunday school teacher, a member of the church choir, and teacher with the youth groups including Acteens. Once she was...

Faydeene Richardson Johnson

Faydeene Richardson Johnson

May 15, 2025

Faydeene Richardson Johnson, 93, of Siler City, went to her heavenly home on Thursday, May 15, 2025 at Genesis- Siler City Center. Faydeene was born November 30, 1931 in Chatham County to the late Barthy Loe Richardson and Mary Woody Richardson.

She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Burton Johnson; her brothers, Willard Richardson, and Homard Richardson;...

Michael Irving Neher

Michael Irving Neher

May 8, 2025

Michael Irving Neher, 80, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home on Thursday, May 8th, 2025, at Dunmore Senior Living.

Michael was born November 10th, 1944, in Washington, DC to the late Glenn and Helen Kennedy Neher. He is preceded in death by his parents and his daughter, Kristine Neher.

Michael was a United States Air Force veteran who served in...

Bobby Gene Davis, Sr.

Bobby Gene Davis, Sr.

May 8, 2025

Bobby Gene Davis, Sr., 86, of Siler City, died Thursday, May 8, 2025, at home surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born in Alamance County, NC on January 15, 1939, to Eric J. Davis and Beatrice Searcy Davis. He was a member of Oakley Baptist Church where he was always willing to do what was needed. Bobby was a Deacon, on...

Donna Marie Spring Ring

Donna Marie Spring Ring

May 7, 2025

Donna Marie Ring, 66, of Siler City, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, May 7, 2025, surrounded by the love of her family and friends.

Donna was born on December 6, 1958, in Allegany, New York, to the late Joseph F. Spring and Sara J. Spring. She was also preceded in death by her beloved husband, Roger D. Ring.

Donna...

Ronald Mitchell Clark

Ronald Mitchell Clark

May 3, 2025

Ronald Mitchell Clark, 73, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, May 3rd, 2025, at home surrounded by loved ones.

Ronald was born on April 29th, 1952, in Lee County to the late Everette Monroe Clark and Nathel Jourdan Clark. He is preceded in death by his parents; his brother, David Clark; and his cousin, Daniel Clark.

Ronald was a mechanic for the...

Raymond "PeeWee" Earl Hart

Raymond "PeeWee" Earl Hart

Apr 30, 2025

Raymond “PeeWee” Earl Hart, 72, of Bear Creek, passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, April 30th, 2025.

Raymond was born May 8th, 1952, in Chatham County to the late Herbert and Willie Bivens Hart. He is preceded in death by his parents and his sister, Hilda Berry.

Raymond was a mechanic in the construction field. He enjoyed working on...

Elvis Junior Moser

Elvis Junior Moser

Apr 29, 2025

Elvis Junior Moser, 56, of Siler City, went to his Heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Elvis was born December 20th, 1968, in Lee County to Robert Junior Moser and Mary John Scott Moser. He is preceded in death by his father, Robert, and his son, Jericho J. Moser.

Elvis worked in the technological field as...

Paul Craven Ward

Paul Craven Ward

Apr 29, 2025

Paul Craven Ward, 97, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, April 29th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Paul was born July 23rd, 1927, in Chatham County to the late Hardy and Laura Yow Ward. He is preceded in death by his parents; his first wife, Bobbie Jean Fields Ward, mother of his children; his brothers, Gordon...