Obituaries
Catherine Elizabeth Swanson
Aug 19, 2026
Catherine Elizabeth Graham Swanson, 77 of Sanford passed away at her home Wednesday August 19, 2026.
Cathy was born in Newberry, SC, daughter of the late William Felix Graham and Thelma Catherine Wilson Graham. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her grandson Christopher Lynn Graham.
Cathy was an amazing mother, grandmother, and friend who was kind, compassionate,...
Honoree Gray Donathan
Aug 19, 2026
Honoree Gray Donathan, 93, of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, August 19, 2026, at UNC Hospital with her loving family by her side. The family will receive friends on Sunday, August 30, 2026, at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home, beginning at 2pm. A memorial service celebrating her life will follow at 3pm.
Mrs. Donathan was born on January 1, 1933, in Lee County...
Allen Michael Brown
Aug 18, 2026
Allen Michael Brown, 35, of Sanford passed away unexpectedly on Tuesday August 18, 2026. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday August 26, 2026, at 2pm at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. The family will receive friends starting at 1pm before the service at the funeral home.
Allen loved being with his family. He was funny and had a big heart....
Jerry Lynn Crotts
Aug 17, 2026
Jerry Lynn Crotts, 88 of Sanford peacefully passed away Monday August 17, 2026. There will be a private committal at 1:00pm Saturday, August 29th. Family will then receive and greet friends in the Parlor at 1:15, with the memorial service to follow at 2:00pm in the First Baptist Church Chapel".
Jerry was born in Valdese, NC a son of the late...
Albert Martindale
Aug 13, 2026
Albert Glenn Martindale, 79 of Sanford passed away Thursday August 13, 2026.
No services are planned at this time.
Mr. Martindale was born in Sanford, son of the late Kenneth Martindale and Kathleen Spivey Martindale. He was preceded in death by his wife, Janis McNeil Martindale, siblings, Jerry Martindale and Peggy Cox. He was a real outdoorsman who enjoyed hunting, fishing, bird...
Sarah Smith Curry
Aug 13, 2026
Sarah Smith Curry, of Sanford peacefully passed away Thursday August 13, 2026. Funeral services will held at 2:00pm Monday August 17, 2026, at St. Luke United Methodist Church. Burial will follow at Lemon Springs Methodist Church cemetery.
Born in Lee Co, Sarah was a daughter of the late Roderick Ernest Smith Sr and Charlotte Abbott Smith. She was preceded in death...
Gearl Dean Coley Yow
Aug 11, 2026
Gearl Dean (Geri) Coley Yow passed away on August 11, 2026. She was born in Lee County, NC to Clyde Adam Coley and Naomi Cole Coley, both deceased. She is survived by her sister Lucille Hall of Carthage, NC. Geri and Lucille were part of a large, loving family of 9 siblings. Also surviving her are three children: Reverend William...
Scott Douglas Krieger
Aug 9, 2026
Scott Douglas Krieger, 55, of Sanford passed away on August 9, 2026. No services planned at this time.
Scott enjoyed fishing, watching football, playing guitar, and working on cars. He was a great friend to all that knew him. He was highly involved with MADD, Military Appreciation Day.
He was preceded in death by his mother Carmen Glasson and brother Christopher Krieger.
He...
John Henry Rice Jr
Aug 7, 2026
John Henry Rice Jr., 90, of Sanford passed away peacefully at home on August 7, 2026. The family will receive friends in McDowell Hall at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church on Wednesday August 12, 2026, at 12:30pm. Funeral services will start at 2pm in the Church Sanctuary. Burial will follow at Jonesboro Cemetery.
Henry was born in Lee Co. to the late...
Kaylani Beatrice Carvajal
Aug 6, 2026
Kaylani Beatrice Carvajal, de 6 años y residente de Sanford, falleció rodeada de su familia. Se celebrará un servicio funerario en la iglesia Ministerios Bethel, 622 Bragg St, Sanford, NC 27330, comenzando el domingo 9 de agosto de 2026 a las 7:00 p. m. y extendiéndose hasta el lunes 10 de agosto de 2026 a las 11:00 a. m. El...
Clarence Dewey Whitt
Aug 6, 2026
Clarence Dewey Whitt, 82, of Sanford, N.C., passed away Aug. 6, 2026, surrounded by his beloved family.
Born Aug. 24, 1943, in Siler City, N.C., Clarence, known to many as C.D. and Dee, loved his family, friends and animals. He was especially fond of horses, starting with his first one, Smokey Joe. Those who came across his path described him as...
Phyllis Irene Simeth
Aug 5, 2026
Phyllis Irene Simeth
Phyllis Irene Simeth, 90, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away on August 5, 2026. Born on August 25, 1935, in Canton, Ohio, to the late Clarence W. Wolf and Elsie L. Wolf, Phyllis lived a life defined by warmth, devotion, and an enduring love for the people and passions that filled her days.
On February 13, 1954, Phyllis married...
Bhagwandin Singh
Jul 28, 2026
Bhagwandin Singh, 78, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on July 28, 2026.
Bhagwandin was born on October 20, 1947, in Plantation Port Mourant, Guyana, South America.
A viewing will be held at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home, on Monday, August 3, 2026, from 9:00 a.m. until 11:00 a.m. A Hindu ceremony service will proceed from 11:00 a.m. to 12:30 p.m. A private cremation will...
Nancey Louise Kirby
Jul 26, 2026
Nancey Louise Kirby, 77, of Sanford passed away unexpectedly on Sunday July 26, 2026, at her home. Private graveside services to be held at a later date.
A 1967 graduate of Deep River High School, she was a member of Beta Club, Choir and many more activities and clubs. She attended Turner’s Chapel for a number of years where she sang...
Guy Denzel "Denny" Pointer
Jul 26, 2026
Guy Denzil “Dennie” Pointer Jr., 65, of Sanford passed away on July 26, 2026. A funeral service will be on Sunday August 2, 2026, at 4pm at Calvary Church. The family will receive friends beginning at 3pm before the service at the church.
Guy was born a son of Guy Denzil Pointer Sr. and the late Mary Skeens Pointer. Dennie was...
Joanne Muir Beecroft Hamilton
Jul 24, 2026
Joanne Muir Beecroft Hamilton, 88, of Sanford passed away on July 24, 2026.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday July 30, 2026, at First Presbyterian Church at 11am. The family will receive friends following the service in the Harper Center.
Joanne was born in Newport News City, Va, June 22nd, 1938, to the late Dr. Morris and Rosalind Beecroft. She...
Robin Jeffrey Cummings
Jul 24, 2026
Robin Jeffrey Cummings, 66, of Sanford passed away on July 24, 2026. A celebration of life will be held at Jonesboro Heights Baptist Church on Wednesday, July 29th at 2:30 pm. The family will receive friends before the service starting at 1:00 pm in McDowell Hall.
Jeff was born in Lee County, a son of the late Jack Ross Cummings and...
Diane Black Gunter
Jul 21, 2026
Diane Black Gunter, 68, of Sanford passed away on Tuesday July 21, 2026. A graveside service will be held on Friday July 24, 2026 at Center United Methodist Church at 10am.
Diane was born in Lee Co. to the late Edward Leon Black and Winnie Irene Spivey Black. She enjoyed watching her birds in the yard, Jeopardy, Wheel of Fortune, and...
Genevieve Bullard Heckle
Jul 19, 2026
Genevieve (Jenny) Bullard Heckle of Sanford, NC passed away peacefully on July 19th, 2026 with her family by her side at the age of 98.
Genevieve was born October 17, 1927 in the Sweet Home community of Horry County SC to Onslow and Florine Bullard. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband JD, her step-daughter...
Jack Anderson Simpson Jr
Jul 18, 2026
Jack Anderson Simpson Jr.
Sergeant First Class Jack Anderson Simpson Jr., 74, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on July 18th, 2026.
Jack was born to his namesake, Jack Anderson Simpson, in Fitzgerald, Georgia. He was raised by his father, and paternal grandmother, Minnie Estelle Anderson Simpson, whom he adored.
In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his son Billy...
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