Obituaries
Margaret Anne Friedman
May 8, 2025
Margaret Anne Friedman, 89, of Henrico, VA passed away peacefully on May 8, 2025.
She was preceded in death by her husband Edward J. Friedman and her father and mother, Robert H. Smith Sr. and Margaret Harrington.
She is survived by her brother, Robert H. (Carol V) Smith Jr. of Richmond, VA; her nephew, Eddie (Lara) Smith, their daughter, Scottie, and her...
Karen Ashworth Knight
Jun 9, 2025
Karen Ashworth Knight, 67 of Sanford peacefully passed away Monday June 9, 2025.
At Karen’s request, no services are planned at this time.
George H. Whitaker
Jun 8, 2025
George H. Whitaker, 74, of Sanford passed away peacefully Sunday, June 8, 2025 after a courageous and hard-fought battle with dementia. He was surrounded by those he loved most in his last days.
George was born in Robeson County, a son of the late Paul David Whitaker and Mary Thompson Whitaker. His early childhood was spent in the Abbottsburg community of...
Aaron Michael Cooper
Jun 3, 2025
Aaron Cooper 38 of Wendell NC, passed away June 3, 2025 due to medical complications. A funeral Service will be held on Friday June 13, 2025 at 1pm at Rogers Pickard funeral.
The family will receive friends beginning at 12pm before the funeral.
Aaron was born April 11, 1987 in Colorado Springs, Colorado. The beloved son of the late James “Pete” Toler...
Donald Eugene Kivett
Jun 2, 2025
Pastor Donald Eugene Kivett, 67, of Sanford, North Carolina, entered the arms of his Savior on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. A funeral will be held on Friday June 6, 2025 at 12pm at Nueva Visión Church at 2626 Watson Ave. Sanford, NC 27330 Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.
The family will receive friends on Thursday June...
Erica Leigh Willard
May 28, 2025
Erica Leigh Willard, 40, of Sanford passed away on May 28, 2025. Services to be announced.
Erica was born in Lee Co. to Lora Webster and the late Roger Willard. She was a loving sister whose smile lit up the room. She enjoyed helping others and rarely met a stranger. She liked to travel, visit the beach, go out to eat...
Margarette Maddox Parrish
May 21, 2025
Margarette Maddox Parrish, 81, of Sanford passed away on Wednesday May 21, 2025. A funeral service will be held on Saturday May 24, 2025 at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home at 11am. The family will receive friends beginning at 10am before the service.
Margarette was born in Augusta Co. Virginia to the late Conley Ferdinand Maddox and Irene Fitzgerald Maddox. She loved...
Emory Claybourne Wilkie
May 18, 2025
Emory Claybourne “Squibb” Wilkie, 96, of Sanford, peacefully passed away Sunday, May 18, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:30 at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home on May 29th, 2025.
Born in Lee County, he was the son of the late William Vance Wilkie and Lenora Theresa Matthews Wilkie Utley. He was a Veteran of the Army Air Corps and the...
Obie Richard Ellis
May 16, 2025
Obie Richard Ellis, 93, of Sanford passed away on Friday May 16, 2025. A visitation will be held on Wednesday May 21, 2025, from 5:00-6:30 pm at Calvary United Pentecostal Church. A funeral service will follow at 6:30 pm.
Obie was born in Chatham County to the late Robert Henry Ellis and Ozie Woody Ellis. He was a devoted member of...
Lillianne Rose Coon
May 14, 2025
Lillianne Rose Coon
04/30/2025-05/14/2025
Born early at 22 weeks, her 14-day fight was a beacon of hope and strength. Her memory will live on in the hearts of everyone she touched. If you'd like to celebrate her life, donations in her name to Ronald McDonald House or Duke University NICU would be a fitting tribute.
Judy Catherine Draffin
May 8, 2025
Judy Catherine Draffin, 71, of Sanford passed away May 8, 2025.
Judy Catherine Draffin was born on August 26, 1953, in Manchester Cumberland Co NC. Judy was born a daughter of the late Bernard Eugene Nicely and Mabel Louise Nicely. Judy loved to make quilts and crochet blankets. She enjoyed curling up with a good book or an occasional movie to...
Mary Alice Wilkins Holmes
May 6, 2025
Mary Alice Wilkins Holmes, 95 of Sanford peacefully passed away Tuesday May 6, 2025. A memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Saturday May 10th at First Presbyterian Church. The family will greet friends after the service.
Mrs. Holmes was born in Sanford, a daughter of the late Lucian Perryman Wilkins and Sarah Presson Wilkins. She was preceded in death...
Blanche Jordan Black
May 2, 2025
Blanche Jordan Black, 83 of Sanford peacefully passed away Friday, May 2, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Wednesday May 7th at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.
Born in Harnett County, Blanche was a daughter of the late Napolian June Jordan and Thelma Barbour Jordan. She was preceded in death by her...
Ann Womble
May 2, 2025
Ann Noe Womble of Sanford died peacefully at home in May of 2025, surrounded by her loving family and friends. During her extended illness, she was lovingly cared for by her family, special caregivers, hospice providers, First Baptist Church family members and supportive friends.
Ann Paris Noe was born to Roma Lucille Paris and James Louis Noe Jr. in Beaufort, NC....
Nancy McBryde
Apr 30, 2025
It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of our beloved Mother, Nancy Pruett McBryde, who died at the age of 95.
Nancy was a lifelong resident of Sanford, NC, and a devoted daughter of Lee and Elma Pruett of Sanford. She was a lifetime member of the St. Luke Methodist Church.
Nancy took pride in caring for her family....
Robert Neville Hayes Jr.
Apr 28, 2025
Robert Neville Hayes Jr, 75 of Sanford peacefully passed away Monday, April 28, 2025. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, May 3, 2025, at 2pm at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends Friday, May 2, 2025 from 5-7pm at Cool Springs Baptist Church.
Born in Lee Co, he was a...
Lucille Everett Stout
Apr 24, 2025
Lucille Everett Stout, 91 of Cameron passed away Thursday April 24, 2025. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Monday, (425) at Life Springs Church. Burial will follow at Meroney Methodist Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends starting at 2:00 Monday prior to the funeral.
Born in Lemon Springs, she was a daughter of the late Lee Everett and...
Ronald Limer Perkinson
Apr 24, 2025
Ronald Limer Perkinson, 77, passed away peacefully in Sanford, NC on April 24, 2025, after a long and rich life.
Ron was born in Warren County, NC, to Sterling (“Sol”) and Ruby Perkinson. He graduated from the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, where he met Edna, his loving wife of 55 years, followed by Wake Forest University Law School,...
Rebecca O'Quinn
Apr 23, 2025
Rebecca “Becci” Rager O’Quinn, 67, of Sanford passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Monday at Broadway Town Cemetery. Family will receive friends following the service at the home of Adam and Tonya O'Quinn at 5705 Bryan Drive, Sanford, NC 27332.
Becci was born January 5, 1958 in Long Beach, CA, daughter of...
Juanita Grady Tillman
Apr 16, 2025
Juanita Grady Tillman passed away at the Laurels of Chatham on Wednesday, April 16th. A graveside will be held on Thursday April 24, 2025 at Buffalo Cemetery at 11am.
The family would like to thank the Laurels for the excellent care and love that they provided for Juanita.
Juanita Grady Tillman was born on July 1, 1937 in Faison, NC. She was...
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