Obituaries

Recent Obituaries from Siler City, NC and Surrounding Areas.

Judith Weaver Morris

Judith Weaver Morris

Oct 11, 2025

Judith “Judy” Weaver Morris, 79, of Stafford, VA formally of Siler City, NC, passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025.

Funeral arrangements are pending.

Smith & Buckner Funeral Home is serving the Morris family.

Online Condolences may be made at www.smithbucknerfh.com

Christopher Todd Stout

Christopher Todd Stout

Oct 11, 2025

Christopher Todd Stout, 53, of Sanford, NC passed away Saturday, October 11, 2025 at Central Carolina Hospital. Chris was born on August 7, 1972 in Randolph County to Phillip and June Tillman Stout.

He graduated from Northwood High School and attended Central Carolina Community College. He spent many years working in industrial maintenance and also as a skilled welder before becoming...

William Lee Buckner

William Lee Buckner

Oct 8, 2025

William Lee Buckner, 83, of Siler City, went to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, October 8th, 2025, at his home surrounded by family.

William was born in Chatham County on December 7th, 1941, to the late Wren and Joyce Perry Buckner. He is preceded in death by his parents and his stepfather, P.D. Short.

William was a graduate of NC State University...

Nellie Emmaline Gray Overman

Nellie Emmaline Gray Overman

Oct 7, 2025

Nellie Gray Overman, 94, of Bear Creek went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 7th, 2025, surrounded by her family at her home.

Mrs. Overman was born in Randolph County on March 10th, 1931, the daughter of George M. Gray and Lena Edwards Gray.

Nellie loved the Lord and was a long-time member of Tyson’s Creek Baptist...

David Wayne Mabry

David Wayne Mabry

Oct 5, 2025

David Wayne Mabry passed away on Sunday, October 5th,2025 at First Health Hospice House in West End NC with his wife and daughter by his side.

Wayne is the son of Kenneth and Mary Mabry.

Survived by: Wife of 24 years, Donna Brafford Mabry; daughter, Erica Nicole Mabry Shoemaker (Ryan), sons, Casey Ray Foushee (Emily) and Nicholas Stephen Keifer (Hannah); parents, Kenneth...

Helen Grace Covington Oldham

Helen Grace Covington Oldham

Oct 3, 2025

Helen Grace Covington Oldham died Friday, October 3, 2025 at her home. Helen was born in Rockingham County on May 4, 1939, to the late James and Nellie Covington. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Victor Beal Oldham; and her son, Marvin Glenn Oldham.

Helen is survived by her daughters, Vicki Phillips, Teresa Ross...

Carol Bryne Gmitro Hall

Carol Bryne Gmitro Hall

Oct 2, 2025

Carol Byrne Gmitro Hall, 82, of Siler City, passed away on Thursday, October 2nd, 2025, at home surrounded by family.

Carol was born in Minneapolis, MN to the late John and Margaret Gmitro. She is preceded in death by her parents and her brother, John Gmitro.

Carol worked as a journalist for the Star-Tribune in Minneapolis, Minesota and then for the Raleigh...

Frances Caviness Spivey

Frances Caviness Spivey

Sep 28, 2025

Sarah Frances Caviness Spivey, 81, of Bear Creek, went to her Heavenly home on Sunday, September 28th, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Frances was born in Chatham County on January 15th, 1944, to the late Ivor Berch and Sallie Brooks Caviness. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, James Wesley Spivey; her son, Andy Holt; daughter,...

Donna Dunn Emerson

Donna Dunn Emerson

Sep 25, 2025

Donna Dunn Emerson, 80, of Asheboro, went to her Heavenly home on Thursday, September 25th, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House in Asheboro.

Donna was born in Burlington on November 10th, 1944, to the late Ray & Esther Coble Dunn. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband, James Emerson.

Donna retired as secretary for a heating and cooling company....

Joseph Glenn Dunn, Jr.

Joseph Glenn Dunn, Jr.

Sep 25, 2025

Joseph “Glenn” Dunn, Jr., 59, of Bonlee, passed away suddenly at his home on Thursday, September 25, 2025.

Glenn was born on February 9, 1966, in Siler City, NC, to Joseph “Joe” Dunn, Sr. and the late Mary Gilliland Dunn. From an early age, Glenn carried with him a deep love of cars, racing, the outdoors and the people around him....

Gregory Ray Laubert

Gregory Ray Laubert

Sep 24, 2025

Gregory Ray Laubert

Greg was born January 5th, 1959, in Ravenna, Ohio. He died, after a 5-year battle with cancer, September 24th, 2025 (66) at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, due to complications during surgery.

After graduating in 1977 from Garfield High School in Garrettsville, OH, Greg began his working life, pursuing a love of bowling that started at a very young...

Mary Robinson Parks

Mary Robinson Parks

Sep 23, 2025

Mary Robinson Parks, 79, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 23rd, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Mary was born in Pike County, KY on August 25th, 1946, to the late Rufus and Annie Robinson. She is preceded in death by her parents; her beloved husband, Terry Lane Parks; her six brothers; and seven sisters.

She...

Mary John Mashburn Scott

Mary John Mashburn Scott

Sep 20, 2025

Mary John Mashburn Scott, 77, of Staley, died Saturday, September 20, 2025.

Mary was born in Chatham County on March 15, 1948, to John Linen Mashburn and Bertha Lewis Mashburn Winslow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Scott; son, Elvis Moser; grandson, Jericho Moser; sisters, Lessie Selig and Mertie Smith; and brother, Woodrow...

Dennis Ray Green

Dennis Ray Green

Sep 18, 2025

Dennis Ray Green, 61, of Siler City, died peacefully at his home on Thursday, September 18th, 2025.

Dennis was born May 1st, 1964, in Orange County to the late Cassius and Phyllis Gaddis Green. In addition to his parents, Dennis was preceded in death by his brothers, Mike, Junior, and Jimmy Green.

Dennis is survived by his lifelong friend, Angela Garner of...

Frances Jean Todd Porter

Frances Jean Todd Porter

Sep 18, 2025

Frances Jean Todd Porter, 89, of Siler City, died Thursday, September 18, 2025, at the First Health Hospice Home in West End.

Mrs. Porter was born October 13, 1935, in Horry County, SC, the daughter of Homer Bert Todd and Effie Mae Thompkins Millikan.

For 30+ years, she packaged and shipped apparel at A.J. Shniersons textile plant, until their closing, then went...

Nancy Carol Brown Tysor

Nancy Carol Brown Tysor

Sep 17, 2025

Nancy Carol Brown Tysor, 94, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Wednesday, September 17th, 2025, at her home surrounded by family.

Nancy was born December 13th, 1930, to the late Harvey and Mary Johnson Brown. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Hugh Tysor; her infant son, Donnie Tysor; and her brother, Bobby Brown.

Nancy was...

Peggy Ann Earle

Peggy Ann Earle

Sep 16, 2025

Peggy Ann Earle, 79, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Tuesday, September 16th, 2025, at home.

Peggy was born May 21st, 1946, in Sullivan County, NY to the late Vernon and Ruth Newman Wells. She is preceded in death by her parents; her husband, Warren Earle; her son, Dale Malone; her brother, Rick Wells; and her sisters, Katie...

Ruby Lee Tyndall Mote

Ruby Lee Tyndall Mote

Sep 15, 2025

Ruby Lee Tyndall Mote, 84, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on Monday, September 15th, 2025, at The Laurels of Chatham.

Ruby was born on May 23rd, 1941, in Duplin County to the late John T. and Virsey Estelle Outlaw Tyndall. She is preceded in death by her parents; her daughter, Connie Mote; two sisters and two brothers; daughter-in-law,...

Charlene Margaret Gaddy-Elder

Charlene Margaret Gaddy-Elder

Sep 12, 2025

Charlene Margaret Gaddy-Elder, 63, of Siler City, went to her Heavenly home on September 12th, 2025, at the home of her son.

Charlene was born January 30th, 1962, in Chatham County, to the late Charles Thomas and Margaret Anderson Gaddy. She is preceded in death by her parents; her life partner, Andy Elder; and her brother, Terry Gaddy.

Charlene was a 1980...

Carol Elizabeth Kucinic Welch

Carol Elizabeth Kucinic Welch

Sep 10, 2025

Carol Kucinic Welch transitioned to her heavenly home on September 10th, 2025, at Randolph Hospice House.

Carol was born on March 13, 1947, to the late Joe and Kate Kucinic.

She spent many years working for Kellwood Hosiery Mill and ended her working career at Siler City Wal Mart, where she could be found in the garden center, walking around talking to...