Obituaries
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...
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
Jack Darrin Patterson, 59, of Sanford passed away June 17, 2025. Arrangements to be announced.
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.
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...
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...
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