Obituaries
Robin Jeffery 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 2:30pm. The family will receive friends before the service starting at 1pm in McDowell Hall.
In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his brother Travis Kelven Cummings.
He is...
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...
Eric Neil Bumgarner
Jul 17, 2026
Eric Neil Bumgarner, 72, of Sanford passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loving family on July 17, 2026. Private celebration of life with family will be held at a later date.
Eric was born in Boger City, NC in Lincoln Co. to the late Lloyd Lee Bumgarner Sr. and Ruth Hilda Laney Bumgarner. Eric enjoyed going to the...
Ramiro Hernandez-Yanez
Jul 17, 2026
Ramiro Hernandez Yanez, 57, of Sanford passed away on July 17, 2026.
Ramiro is remembered as a cheerful & courageous man who persevered through 3 different types of cancer. He proudly went from being a supervisor, to becoming an owner and operator of Hernandez Auto Transport, where he met many people who loved & appreciated him.
He is survived by his children...
Rebecca Susan Brown Joyner
Jul 15, 2026
Rebecca Susan “Beckisue” Brown Joyner passed away after declining health on July 15, 2026.
Born in Sanford, Beckisue grew up on Spring Lane, was an active member of Jonesboro Presbyterian Church, attended the Lee County Public Schools, and graduated from Peace College and Meredith College with degrees in home economics and early childhood education. After graduating, Beckisue taught first and second...
Kenneth Wayne Knight
Jul 11, 2026
Kenneth Wayne Knight, 66 of Sanford passed away July 11, 2026.
There will be no services at this time.
He is preceded in death by his parents Wade Knight and Peggy Porter Travis; his wife Karen Ashworth Knight.
Louise Wilson Ray
Jul 10, 2026
Louise Wilson Ray passed away peacefully on July 10, 2026, after a long and fulfilling life at the age of 105.
Louise was born in Willow Springs, North Carolina, on January 6, 1921. She was the daughter of Ernest and Bertha Parrish Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, William H. (Bill) Ray, Sr.;...
Charles Dexter Johnson
Jul 5, 2026
Charles Dexter “Chuck” Johnson, formerly of Sanford, passed away on July 5, 2026 at his home in Kings Mountain, NC.
He was born on July 28, 1958 to William Chapin Johnson, Sr. and Elizabeth Womack Johnson. Chuck was a 1976 graduate of Sanford Central High School. Additionally, he was a graduate of Central Carolina Community College and an honor graduate of...
Hannah Elvira Gaona
Jul 5, 2026
Hannah Elvira Gaona, 24, of Aberdeen passed away on July 5, 2026. Funeral services will be held on Saturday July 11, 2026, at 2pm at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home with burial to follow at Cameron Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends before the service starting at 12pm.
Hannah enjoyed her work as a traveled nurse and loved being able to...
Amaya Enid Morales
Jul 4, 2026
Amaya Enid Morales nació el 21 de marzo de 2008 y partió en paz a la presencia del Señor el 4 de julio de 2026.
Amaya fue la amada hija de Michael Morales y Yunima Vegas, y fue criada por su dedicada abuela, Enid Rodríguez, cuyo amor, guía y sacrificio ayudaron a forjar la extraordinaria joven en la que Amaya se...
Arturo Montanez
Jul 1, 2026
En memoria de Arturo Montañez.
8 de mayo de 1990 – 28 de junio de 2026
Nos partiste el corazón. Tu partida dejó un vacío imposible de llenar y un dolor inmenso en nuestras vidas. Aunque ya no estés físicamente con nosotros, tu amor, tu sonrisa y los recuerdos que compartimos vivirán para siempre en nuestros corazones.
Descansa en paz, Arturo Hernández. Nunca...
Peggy Crissman Wilkie
Jun 26, 2026
Peggy Carolyn Crissman Wilkie, 92 of Sanford peacefully passed away Friday June 26, 2026. Mrs. Wilkie was born in Moore County, daughter of the late Arthur Crissman and Mary Elizabeth Bryant Crissman. She was preceded in death by her husband of 73 years Emory Claybourne “Squibb” Wilkie, brothers, Nathan, Frank, and JR Crissman and four sisters, Betty Jean Graham, Ina...
Christopher Sean O'Quinn
Jun 25, 2026
Christopher Sean O’Quinn, 52, of Sanford passed away on June 25, 2026. Private family services will be held at a later date.
Sean was born in Lee County to Danny Mitchell O’Quinn and the late Rebecca Rager O’Quinn. In addition to his mother, he was preceded in death by his sister Bobbie Jo O’Quinn. He was a simple man who enjoyed...
Joyce Ritter Pilson
Jun 22, 2026
Ms. Joyce (Ritter) Pilson
Ms. Joyce (Ritter) Pilson, 77, of Cameron, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 22, 2026, at Lillington Health and Rehabilitation Center.
Joyce was born to the late Lexi and Myrtis Ritter of Seagrove, North Carolina. She was a 1967 honor graduate of Seagrove High School and was known throughout her life for her deep faith, gentle...
Dorothy Badgett Boaz
Jun 15, 2026
Dorothy (Dot) Badgett Boaz passed away June 15, 2026, at Parkview Retirement in Sanford, NC at the age of 100.
Dot is preceded in death by her husband of 72 years, Sidney Boaz; son, Bill Boaz; granddaughter, Julie Roberts; parents, Charlie Elbert Badgett and Fay Matthews Badgett; Brothers, Ralph Badgett and Jack Badgett.
Dot is survived by her daughter, Peggy Roberts and...
Eileen Works
Jun 13, 2026
Eileen Marie Breslin Works, 62, of Sanford peacefully passed away Saturday June 13, 2026. Services will be private.
Eileen was born in Philadelphia, PA daughter of the late Thomas Joseph Breslin Jr and Katherine Anita Duffy Breslin. She was an adventurist person who loved to entertain, cook, and make new friends.
Eileen is survived by her husband, John Works; daughters, Anna Claire...
Angelia Robinson Beech
Jun 9, 2026
Angelia Robinson Beech, 62, of Sanford passed away on Tuesday June 9, 2026. A memorial service will be held at 11am on Monday June 22, 2026, at St. Luke United Methodist Church.
She was born to the late Grady Lee Robinson and Eveleen Ivey Robinson. She worked 41 years with Coty and then 3 years with Lowes Home Improvement. She loved...
Jane Hunter Brewer
Jun 7, 2026
Jane Hunter Brewer, 77, passed away on Sunday June 7, 2026. A graveside service will be held on Saturday June 13th at 1pm at Buffalo Cemetery. The family will receive friends immediately following the graveside in the Ladies Lounge at Sanford Elks.
She was preceded in death by her parents Hugh Wesley Hunter and Margaret Ann Gibson Hunter; son Michael Lee...
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