Obituaries
Harry Van Horn Evans
Apr 1, 2023
Harry V. Evans of Sanford, NC passed away on April 1st, 2023. He was 89 years old.
He was married for 60 years to his loving wife Gloria. He was born in Brookville, PA and graduated from high school in Harrisburg, PA. Harry joined the Navy and served as a Radio Operator during the Korean War. After leaving...
Jane Thomas Heins Kowell Escher
Mar 29, 2023
Jane Thomas Heins Howell Escher, 91, a native of Lee County well known for her many generous contributions to philanthropic causes and noted leader in both church and civic activities, passed on.
The daughter of Mary Thomas and Leland (“Love”) Heins, Jane was born June 9, 1931, in Sanford, NC where she lived until age 19. After graduating...
Scott Escar Carlyle
Mar 20, 2023
Dateline …. Cameron, NC
Scott Escar Carlyle Sr., 57 of Cameron passed away Monday March 20, 2023 at home. Funeral services are incomplete at this time.
Mr. Carlyle was born in Moore County, a son the late Samuel Escar Carlyle.
Mr. Carlyle is survived by his mother Annie Elizabeth Oakley Carlyle; son Scott Carlyle Jr....
Donald Ray Simpson
Mar 20, 2023
Donald Ray Simpson, 79, of Siler City passed away Monday March 20, 2023, at his home.
Mr. Simpson was born October 23, 1943 to the late Irene Lankford Simpson and JR Simpson. Donald graduated from Greenwood High School and later went on to Louisburg College. After college he joined his father and the formed their company Simpson...
Harold Lloyd Engle Jr.
Mar 19, 2023
Harold Lloyd Engle Jr, of Sanford passed away Sunday March 19, 2023. Funeral service will be held at 3 PM, Thursday March 23, 2023, at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home chapel. A private burial will be held at Candle Ridge Baptist Church Cemetery in Gray, KY at a later date.
Mr. Engle was born in Presque Isle, ME a son of...
Jerry Lynn Coley
Mar 18, 2023
Jerry Lynn Coley, 77, of Sanford, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday March 18, 2023. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday March 22, 2023, at 1pm at Solid Rock Community Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
Mr. Coley was born in Lee County, NC, a son of the late Melvin Thomas Coley...
Richard James Stone
Mar 14, 2023
Richard James “Ricky” Stone, 51, of Sanford passed away on Tuesday March 14, 2023. Graveside services will be held on Saturday March 18, 2023 at 12pm at Poplar Springs United Methodist Church Cemetery.
Ricky is survived by his brothers Frank Stone and Wayne Stone; sister Crystal Johnson; uncle Roy Lee Stone; aunts Mary Hiatt and Ann Boggs;...
David Hardy
Mar 13, 2023
David Hardy, 67, of Sanford passed away Monday March 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday March 15, 2023 Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.
Mr. Hardy was born in Davidson Co. to the late Harvey Lee Hardy and Rebecca Ann Hall Hardy. David was a hard worker who loved to...
Thelma Mae Fuquay Smith
Mar 7, 2023
Thelma Mae Fuquay Smith, 86, of Sanford passed away Tuesday March 7, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Friday at Spring Lane Assembly of God. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens. The family will greet friends at the Church starting at 10:00 am Friday.
Mrs Smith was born in Lillington to the late...
Nancy Dean Gregory
Mar 2, 2023
Nancy Dean Gregory, 61, of Sanford passed away Thursday March 2, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Saturday March 11, 2023 at 3:30pm at Buffalo Cemetery.
Mrs. Gregory is survived by her sons Robert C. McDougald and his wife Kirsten, Phoenix Adrian Gray Hill and his wife Yeny, and Leif Blaise Hill; grandchildren Beckam McDougald, Baylor...
Clara Privott
Feb 28, 2023
Clara Leigh Cameron Privott, age 94, of Rocky Mount NC peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alexander Hamilton Cameron and Thelma Dunlap Cameron, her husband the Rev. John Winborne Privott, infant son David Privott, son Warren Winborne Privott and brother Warren Hamilton Cameron (Jim).
Mrs. Privott...
Brittany Lauren Taylor
Feb 27, 2023
Brittany Lauren Taylor, 31, of Sanford went to be with her heavenly father on Monday February 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Brittany was preceded in death by her father Ellis Britt Taylor and her son Rylan Taylor.
She is survived by her son Ander Britt Taylor; mother Sonya Taylor; sister...
Marie Bain Buchanan
Feb 26, 2023
Annie Marie Bain Buchanan, 85 of Sanford peacefully passed away Sunday February 26, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday March 4, 2023, at Shallow Well Church. The family will greet friends in the parlor starting at 1pm before the service.
Mrs. Buchanan was born in Harnett Co,...
Trudy Catherine Green Forrest
Feb 22, 2023
Trudy Catherine Green Forrest passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday February 22nd, 2023.
Born November 24th, 1943, Trudy is survived by her brother Daniel (Gwen) of Texas, brother-in-law Greg of New York, two nieces Kira and Lisa of New York and nephew Ian of Texas and many cousins. She is also survived by her best friend Wendy...
Linda Faye Williams Weeks
Feb 21, 2023
Linda Faye Williams Weeks, 81, of Sanford departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst after a long fight with Vascular Dementia.
Mrs. Weeks was born in Chatham Co, Sanford, NC, a daughter of the late Tyre Williams and Dorothy Rosser Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59...
James Lewis Ramsey
Feb 18, 2023
James Lewis Ramsey, 90, of Bunnlevel passed away Saturday February 18, 2023.
Mr. Ramsey was born in Worth, NY, son of the late Lewis Charles Ramsey and Jennie May Westman Ramsey. He enjoyed spending time with his family, yardwork, farming and playing golf.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife Constance Dolores Moody Ramsey; children Karen Songer,...
Ryan Lynn Carter
Feb 17, 2023
Ryan Lynn Carter, 34, of Sanford passed away Friday February 17, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday February 25, 2023, at Grace Chapel Church.
Ryan was born in Moore Co. to Warren Ray Carter Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Carter. He enjoyed skateboarding, gaming online, and disc golf. He was preceded in death...
James Edward Bullard
Feb 14, 2023
James Edward Bullard Jr., of Sanford, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at First Health Hospice House in Moore County, with his wife by his side.
James was born on February 11, 1952, in Sanford, NC to James Edward Bullard Sr. and Eula Cole Willett (Bullard). James was the oldest of four children. James was proud to be a...
Johnny Martin Davis
Feb 12, 2023
Johnny Martin Davis, 60, of Sanford passed away on February 12, 2023, at his home in Chatham County. A funeral service will be held Friday February 17, 2023, at 3pm at Life Springs Church in Sanford, NC.
Martin was born in Sanford, NC. he worked in multiple areas of the United States throughout his career in the electrical...
Carlos Torres
Jan 30, 2023
Carlos Torres, 85, passed away Monday January 30, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday Feb 4th at Euphronia Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Carlos was born in La Libertad, El Salvador son of the late Carlos Torres and Felicita Serrano. He enjoyed plying his guitar and singing and spending time with his family. In addition to his...
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