Obituaries

Jancey Thomas Dickens

Jancey Thomas Dickens

Aug 10, 2025

Jancey Thomas Dickens, 70, of Cameron passed away Sunday August 10, 2025.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

She was born to the late Elbert Brice Thomas and Margaret Rae Pattishall. She was a volunteer at the Christian United Outreach Center (CUOC). She enjoyed going to the enrichment center, line dancing, the beach, and crafting.

In addition to her father, she was preceded...

Gervaye Simpson

Gervaye Simpson

Aug 2, 2025

Obituary For

Gervaye Marie (Serrahn) Simpson, From Cameron NC 28326

Passed Away August 2, 2025 11:41 PM

At UNC Chapel Hill, NC Hospital MICU Rm 4307

Gervaye Simpson was

A five times Cancer survivor with lung problems that led to My wonderful wife Gervaye (Gerri) Lucky Simpson end of life celebration which ended in peace and quiet transition to eternity. We had family by her...

Frankie Lee Swann

Frankie Lee Swann

Jul 22, 2025

Frankie Swann, 79, of Sanford, NC passed away on July 22, 2025, from cancer. 

The family will greet friends from 5:00 until 7:00 pm Friday August 1st at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

Frankie was a devoted father who loved his sons so much. He spent his leisure time coaching T-ball, going to soccer games, and taking the boys to BMX races. He...

Scott R. Simeth

Scott R. Simeth

Jul 19, 2025

Scott R. Simeth, 69, of Sanford passed away on Saturday July 19, 2025. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Scott was born a son to Phyllis Wolf Simeth and the late Raymond Simeth. He was a train enthusiast who enjoyed woodworking and music. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by his fiancé...

Robert Trent Burkey

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

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

) at Carbonton Community Church Cemetery. The family will greet friends following the service in the Church Fellowship Hall. At the family’s request, please dress casually.

Born in Lee Co, Janice was the daughter of...

Barry Scott Taylor

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

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

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

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...