Obituaries

Brenda Ann Morrison Stone

Brenda Ann Morrison Stone

Nov 2, 2024

Brenda Ann Morrison Stone, 74 of Sanford passed away Saturday November 2, 2024. A memorial service will be held on Thursday (11/7) at 12pm at Swann Station Baptist. The family will receive friends at the church at 11am prior to the service.

 

Brenda was born in Harnett Co. to the late Wayman Chalmers Morrison and Gladys Matthews Morrison. She loved watching...

Roger Dale Alvey Jr

Roger Dale Alvey Jr

Oct 30, 2024

Roger Dale Alvey Jr, 49 of Sanford passed away Wednesday October 30, 2024.

 

A Memorial service will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday November 12th at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Mr. Alvey was born at Torrejon AFB in Spain. He was a caring person, worked in construction, enjoyed gaming and computers, drawing and painting pictures, racing (cars and go carts), and his cat, Worm.

 

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Raj Upadhyaya

Raj Upadhyaya

Oct 27, 2024

Raj Albert Upadhyaya, 58, of Sanford passed away on Sunday October 27, 2024.

 

A private family service will be held at a later date.

 

Raj was preceded in death by his parents Surendra Prasad Upadhyaya and Arlene Fagerberg Upadhyaya, and daughter Ruth Upadhyaya. Raj was a gifted computer programmer, loved major league baseball, especially the Chicago Cubs and was a licensed pilot.

 

Mr....

Donald Wayne Hilliard

Donald Wayne Hilliard

Oct 26, 2024

Donald Wayne Hilliard, 82 of Sanford passed away Saturday October 26, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday (11/1/2024) at First Apostolic Church. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens.

 

Mr. Hilliard was born in Lee Co son of the late Weldon Hilliard and Maude Lee Yow Hilliard. He was preceded in death by his wife’s, Edna Mae...

Billie Karen McDougald Atkins

Billie Karen McDougald Atkins

Oct 25, 2024

Billie Karen McDougald Atkins, 82, died peacefully surrounded by her family on Friday, October 25, 2024, after suffering a stroke. Billie is awaited in heaven by her sons, Clyde Kelly Atkins, Jr. “Chuck”, Tanner Kelly Atkins; grandsons Mack and Luke Hatcher; and her parents, Grace and Ellison McDougald.

 

Billie is survived by her husband of 60 years, Clyde Kelly Atkins, Sr.,...

Nathanial Sean Cooper

Nathanial Sean Cooper

Oct 24, 2024

Nathanial Sean Cooper, 20 of Cameron passed away Thursday October 24, 2024.

 

The family will greet friend from 12:00 until 6:00 pm Thursday at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

 

Nathan loved being with his family and friends, car shows and the car culture, learning, fashion and traveling, especially to Gatlinburg, TN.

 

Nathaniel is survived by his parents Leonard Travis Cooper and Jessica Nicole Emory...

Ralph "Bud" Treadwell

Ralph "Bud" Treadwell

Oct 24, 2024

Ralph Earl “Bud” Treadwell, 95 of Siler City, formerly of Sanford, passed away Thursday October 24, 2024. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday November 9th at The Journey Church (17475 US-64, Siler City). The family will greet friends from 1:00 until 2:00 at the Church prior to the Memorial Service.

 

Bud was born in Westchester Co. to...

Eugene "Gene" Hughes

Eugene "Gene" Hughes

Oct 23, 2024

Eugene “Gene” Hughes, 81, of Sanford’s Deep River Community went to be with the Lord on the evening of Wednesday October 23, 2024, surrounded by his family.

 

Gene was preceded in death by his parents Elvin Hughes and Ida Holland Hughes; grandson Jacob Pilson; and sister-in-law Debbie Hughes.

 

He is survived by his wife Louise Hughes; daughters Teresa Pilson (Tim) and Angela...

Christopher Neil "Chris" Darroch

Christopher Neil "Chris" Darroch

Oct 22, 2024

Christopher Neil “Chris” Darroch, 59 of Sanford passed away Tuesday October 22, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 4pm Monday (10/28/24) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Grace Chapel Cemetery.

 

Chris was born in Lee Co. a son of Neil E. Darroch and the late Anna “Faye” Harrelson Darroch. He graduated from Lee Co. Highschool where...

Mary Lee Dutton

Mary Lee Dutton

Oct 19, 2024

Mary Lee Dutton 85 of Sanford passed away Saturday October 19, 2024.

 

Mrs. Dutton was born in Sanford, NC, the only child of Lynn McIver and Mildred Muse Fields. She was a lifelong resident of Sanford, NC. She attended Sanford Central High School and East Carolina, where she met her first husband, Michael Williamson. They had 3 daughters, Debbie Smith, Trish...

Neal Imberman

Neal Imberman

Oct 17, 2024

Neal Imberman, 79, of Silver Spring, MD, formerly of Sanford, passed away Thursday October 17, 2024. Funeral service will be held at 4:00 pm Sunday (10/20/2024) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Mr. Imberman was born in The Bronx, NY, son of the late David Imberman and Rose Morganstein Imberman. He was preceded in death...

Ossie William Hinote Jr.

Ossie William Hinote Jr.

Oct 11, 2024

Ossie William “Bill” Hinote Jr., 80, of Sanford passed away on Friday October 11, 2024. No services are planned at this time.

 

He was born in Detroit to the late Ossie William Hinote Sr. and Lucette Cote Hinote. He served in the Air Force from 1962 until 1966. He was a member of the Moose, Legion, and VFW Auxiliary, as well...

Billy Wayne Dowdy

Billy Wayne Dowdy

Oct 11, 2024

Billy Wayne Dowdy, 89 of Cary passed away Friday October 11, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11am Wednesday at First Baptist Church, Cary. A graveside service will follow at 3pm at Buffalo Cemetery in Sanford.

 

Mr. Dowdy was born in Lee Co. son of the late June W. Dowdy and Kate Oldham Dowdy. He was preceded in death by...

Ruth Layne Conder

Ruth Layne Conder

Oct 10, 2024

Myrtle Ruth Layne Conder, 97, of Sanford, North Carolina went to her heavenly home on Thursday, October 10, 2024.

 

Ruth as born on April 23, 1927, in Surry County to the late James Oscar and Vera Banner Layne. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her eight siblings, Frances Foushee, Peggy McGee, Mozelle Coggins, Jimmy Layne, Ada...

David Wayne Thomas

David Wayne Thomas

Oct 5, 2024

David Wayne Thomas 72 of Sanford passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.

 

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday (10/12/2024) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Saturday before the service.

 

Mr. Thomas was born in Lee Co son of the late Frank Lewis Thomas and Thelma Jane Cameron Thomas.

 

Mr. Thomas is survived...

Barbara Gail Foushee Freeman

Barbara Gail Foushee Freeman

Oct 4, 2024

Barbara Gail Foushee Freeman, 78 of Sanford peacefully passed away Friday October 4, 2024.

 

A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday November 15th at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

 

Gail was born in Lee Co, daughter of the late Frank Currie Foushee Sr and Auba Grey Scott Foushee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Freeman Sr...

Angela Breedlove Deal

Angela Breedlove Deal

Oct 4, 2024

Angela Breedlove Deal, 56 of Sanford passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.

 

Angela was born in Chatham Co a daughter of the late John C Breedlove and Earlene Reeves Breedlove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Lynn...

Frances Y. Vance

Frances Y. Vance

Oct 3, 2024

Frances Yacomino Vance, 80 of Sanford and Cameron, passed away Thursday October 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday October 10th at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Vance was born in Holden, WV daughter of the late Louie Yacomino and Theresa Varacalli Yacomino. She was kind and nurturing spirit who loved...

Charlotte Miriam Hohenstein

Charlotte Miriam Hohenstein

Sep 30, 2024

Charlotte M. Hohenstein, 93, born on December 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and community involvement.

 

She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hohenstein, and her close friend, Mary Louise Matthews.

 

A proud graduate of Temple University, Charlotte earned her master’s in education in 1961, reflecting her lifelong passion...

Elena Grace Orr

Elena Grace Orr

Sep 29, 2024

 

Elena Grace Orr, infant daughter of Josiah Orr and Mikayla Mouser Orr, went home with the Lord on Sunday September 29, 2024. Elena was a beautiful baby girl with a great big heart. Her time with us, though brief, was precious and filled with love, warmth, and snuggles. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday (10/5/2024) at Rogers...