Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

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...

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, of Siler City, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 20, 2025, at her UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill surrounded by family.

Services are pending and will be announced at a later time.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home will be assisting the Price family.

Online condolences can be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com 

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...

Shane Keith McMath

Shane Keith McMath

Apr 29, 2025

Shane Keith McMath, 50, of Siler City, died Tuesday, April 29, 2025 at his home.

Shane was born in Alamance County on April 3, 1975, to Gordon Keith and Faye Hudson McMath. He was a 1993 graduate of Jordan Mathews High School and a 1995 graduate of Central Carolina Community college, where he received a degree in Auto Mechanics. Shane loved...

Jose David Cruz Salvador

Jose David Cruz Salvador

Apr 28, 2025

José David Cruz Salvador, de 84 años, residente de Siler City, falleció el lunes 28 de abril de 2025 en el Hospital UNC Chapel Hill.

José nació el 9 de noviembre de 1940 en Morazán, El Salvador, hijo de José Valentín Cruz y Santos Salvador. Le precedió en la muerte su esposa, Tomasa Saravina De Cruz.

José trabajaba en la construcción, reparando...

Kimberly Dawn Mote

Kimberly Dawn Mote

Apr 26, 2025

Kimberly Dawn Mote, 47, of Siler City, passed away Saturday, April 26th, 2025, at Chatham Hospital. 

Kim was born on August 6th, 1977 in Alamance County to the late Willie Mote and Mary "Marty" Mensch. She is preceded in death by her parents; her aunts, Carolyn Moody and Becky Jones. 

Left to cherish Kim's memory are her husband, Stephen A. Edmondson; her...

Donna Parmele Gottfried

Donna Parmele Gottfried

Apr 24, 2025

Donna Mourine Parmele Gottfried, 78, of Staley, died Thursday, April 24, 2025.

Donna was born in Adams County, Idaho on October 21, 1946, to James P. and Delma M. Carrick Parmele, who preceded her in death. Donna was a member of the Liberty Seventh Day Adventist Church. She volunteered with the school system to help raise money for the school. She...

David "Tony" Anthony Cook

David "Tony" Anthony Cook

Apr 19, 2025

David Anthony “Tony” Cook, (owner of Tony Cook Plumbing), 62, of Siler City, went to his heavenly home on Saturday, April 19, 2025 at UNC Hospital visited by his family and friends.

Tony was born July 4, 1962 to Linley Japp Cook and the late, Jane Olivia Welch Cook in Mt Airy, NC. He was preceded in death by his mother,...

Quinlan Charles Henry, Sr.

Quinlan Charles Henry, Sr.

Apr 19, 2025

Quinlan Charles Henry, Sr., 78, of Bear Creek, went to his Heavenly home on Saturday, April 19th, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Quinlan was born on January 5th, 1947, in Wayne County, MI, to the late Charles S. and Mildred Y. Henry. He is preceded in death by his parents; his sister, Alice Kopek; and his brother-in-law, George Kopek.

Quinlan loved...