Obituaries
Robert Trent Burkey
Jul 16, 2025
Robert Trent Burkey age 59, passed away unexpectedly on July 16, 2025 at his home.
He was born a son of Robert & Lousie Burkey. He grew up in Sanford and graduated from Lee County High School. After graduating he enlisted in the Air Force and served 3 years in the Philippine Islands. After his discharge from the Air Force, he...
Jose Tovar Moreno
Jul 15, 2025
In Loving Memory of Jose Tovar Moreno
My grandfather wasn’t just a great grandpa; he was also a devoted father, a loving husband, and an amazing friend to anyone in need. Known for his generosity, he was always quick to help others and never expected anything in return. A hard worker all his life, he even tried to continue working after...
Ralph Dennis Larsen
Jul 15, 2025
Ralph Dennis Larsen, (85), went to his heavenly home on July 15th, 2025.
Ralph was born in Chicago, Illinois, on September 8, 1939, to the late Carl and Anna (Andersen) Larsen. Ralph served in the Navy on the USS Essex. His family lived in Mt. Carroll, Illinois, where he owned a hardware store and home center. Ralph loved being involved with...
Hazel June Fincannon
Jul 13, 2025
Hazel June Fincannon passed away Sunday July 13, 2025.
A Memorial Visitation will be held at the family home on Saturday July 19th from 11:00 am until 5:00 pm.
Hazel is survived by her parents, AJ and Magen Fincannon; sister, Reese M Fincannon, twin brother, Cash Fincannon; maternal grandparents, Michele Kelly (Lee), and Kevin Godfrey; paternal grandparents, Terri Williams, and Michael Dale...
Andrew Vaughn Hunter
Jul 10, 2025
Andrew Vaughn Hunter, 47, of Sanford passed away on Thursday July 10, 2025. A celebration of life will be held on Sunday July 20, 2025, at White Hill Presbyterian Church at 2pm. Burial to follow in the church cemetery.
Andrew was an extremely savvy person. He was talented at building and fixing machines. The true definition of a “Jack of All...
Theodore "Ted" Lanier
Jul 9, 2025
Theodore Bailey Lanier August 31, 1934 – July 9, 2025
Theodore (Ted) Bailey Lanier, 90, of Sanford, passed away peacefully the morning of July 9, 2025, after a lengthy illness. Throughout his last weeks and months, he was surrounded by a steady stream of family members, friends, neighbors, devoted caregivers, and especially his beloved wife, Peggy.
Ted was born August 31, 1934,...
Alma Gayle Adcock
Jul 8, 2025
Alma Gayle Adcock
November 4, 1949 – July 8, 2025
Alma Gayle Adcock, 75, passed away on July 8, 2025.
Gayle was born in Durham, North Carolina to the late Jack Adcock and Martha Bowling Adcock. She was a talented fiction writer, achieving an MFA from the University of Iowa Writer’s Workshop and was one of the youngest writers to be published in...
Leticia Portales Tapia
Jul 8, 2025
Leticia Portales Tapia, born July 6, 1967, went to be with the lord on July 8, 2025. She was the third child born to Alfredo H. Portales and Dora C. Portales. Leticia was married to Pedro Tapia Sr. for 38 years and had 3 handsome boys, Marco Mauricio, Pedro Jr and Joel Tapia.
She was a devoted housewife and a renal...
Kevin Wayne Anderson
Jul 4, 2025
Kevin Wayne Anderson
November 5, 1954- July 4, 2025
Kevin Anderson, our beloved son and brother, passed away unexpectedly at his home in Sanford, North Carolina on Friday July 4th 2025. Kevin, age 70, experienced a sudden cardiac event while clearing tree damage caused by a thunderstorm earlier in the week.
Born in Cedar Rapids, Iowa, Kevin was the second son of Clifton...
Lyndon Stack Johnson
Jul 2, 2025
Lyndon Stack Johnson, 72, passed away Wednesday July 2, 2025 at Moore Regional Hospital.
Born in Lee Co. a son of the late Paul “Plink” Johnson and Margaret “Peggy” Johnson. He moved to Moorehead City where he spent most of his years. He was an avid gardener growing tall, beautiful sunflowers. He loved fishing, NASCAR, and spending time with friends. In...
Deborah Mitchell
Jun 30, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Foster Mitchell, 75, passed away peacefully Monday, June 30, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sanford, NC, Debbie was the only daughter to the late Warren William and Ruth Briggs Foster.
Debbie graduated from Greenwood High School in 1967 and was married to CSM (Ret.) Larry S. Mitchell for 43 years, until his death in 2011. She was...
Janice Marshburn Brady
Jun 28, 2025
Janice Marshburn Brady, 68 of Robbins peacefully passed away Saturday June 28, 2025 surrounded by her family. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Thursday (7
Born in Lee Co, Janice was the daughter of...
Barry Scott Taylor
Jun 26, 2025
Scott Taylor, 72, passed away peacefully June 26, 2025, at the UNC Hospice Care after years of medical issues related to a stroke. At the time of his passing, he was a long-time resident of Raleigh and the surrounding Triad area.
Known as Scott to his friends and Scotty to his family, he was born on July 25, 1952, at the...
Sandra Wilkins Bullock
Jun 24, 2025
Sandra Lee Wilkins Bullock
March 15, 1937-June 24, 2025
Sandra died peacefully at Parkview Retirement Village after a long and brave battle with dementia. She was the daughter of James Carl and Martha Roberta Rich Wilkins. She was born in Anna, IL and died in Sanford, NC after having lived in Baker, LA for 57 years. She was married to Richie Quinn...
Shane Gene Beal
Jun 22, 2025
Shane Gene Beal, 43, of Sanford passed away on Sunday June 22, 2025. No services are planned at this time.
Shane was born a son of Esther Beal and the late Bobby Beal. He enjoyed fishing, hunting and working on small engines, In addition to his father he was preceded in death by his brother Chad Beal.
He is survived by his...
Frozie Woods
Jun 22, 2025
Frozie Gates Woods, age 92, passed away peacefully on June 22, 2025. Born on February 14, 1933, on a farm in Orange County, North Carolina. Frozie was one of six siblings, all of whom preceded her in death.
Frozie was married for 58 years to Gillie “Pete” Woods, who passed away in 2008. Together, they built a loving home and a...
Alsie Jean Comer Marsh
Jun 21, 2025
Alsie “Jean” Comer Marsh, 89, of Sanford passed away on Saturday, June 21, 2025. A graveside service will be held at Cameron Church Cemetery on Tuesday, June 24, 2025, at 3:30pm with a funeral to be held following at 4:30pm Circle M City, 74 Cowboy Lane, Sanford, NC 27330. The family will receive friends following the funeral for a reception...
Claude M. Wagner
Jun 19, 2025
Claude M. Wagner,75, of Sanford passed away on Thursday June 19, 2025. A graveside service will be held on Monday June 23, 2025, at Buffalo Cemetery at 11am.
Claude was born in Harnett Co. to the late Issac Wagner and Clara Ashworth Wagner. He was a master plumber for well over 40 years. He was a master of all trades. He...
Jack Darrin Patterson
Jun 17, 2025
December 8, 1965 – June 17, 2025
Jack Darrin Patterson, 59, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away on June 17, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. The family invites friends, family and all who loved Jack to come and celebrate his life on Saturday August 2, 2025 at Deep River Northview Park in the Recreational Building from 3-6pm at 3409 Hawkins...
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.
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