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Shirley Corley Norton
Nov 19, 2024
Shirley Corley Norton, 69 of Sanford peacefully passed away Tuesday November 19, 2024. Services will be held at a later date in Georgia.
Shirley was born in Cedartown, GA daughter of the late Virgil Cain Corley and Vera Virginia Fields Corley. She was preceded in death by her husband, Billy Norton, daughter April Shannon Norton, and son James Edward Norton.
Mrs. Norton...
Ronny Lee McDowell
Nov 18, 2024
Ronny Lee McDowell, 69 of South Boston, VA, formerly of Roxboro and Sanford, passed away Nov 18, 2024 due to complications from surgery. He is survived by his daughter, Melissa McDowell of the home, and a sister, Sarah McDowell Smith of Roxboro.
He was a retired carpet and flooring installer, an avid NASCAR fan, enjoyed trips to the beach, fishing, hunting,...
William Derrell "Bill" Youngblood Jr.
Nov 12, 2024
William Derrell “Bill” Youngblood Jr., 66 of Sanford peacefully passed away Tuesday (Nov 12,2024).
A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Richard Lee Poletti
Nov 11, 2024
Richard Lee Poletti, 88, of Sanford passed away on Monday November 11, 2024. A Mass will be held on Friday November 15, 2024, at 11am at St Stephen Catholic Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery with military honors. A visitation will be held starting at 10am before the service at the church.
Dick was born in Newark NJ on...
Robbie Gray Butner
Nov 5, 2024
Robbie Gray Butner, 70, of Sanford passed away Tuesday November 5, 2024. No services are scheduled at this time.
Robbie was born in Lee Co. a son of the late Robert Gray Butner and Violet Atkins Butner. He enjoyed fishing, building birdhouses, hunting, gardening, NASCAR, and watching wrestling and old westerns. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...
Donald Gray "Don" Chandler
Nov 4, 2024
Donald Gray Chandler, 59, of Raleigh, NC. Beloved son, nephew, brother, cousin, uncle and friend, died too soon on November 4, 2024. Born October 7, 1965 in Lee County to the late Clarence and Polly Chandler (nee Harrington). He was a 1983 graduate of Lee County Senior High and a graduate of UNC Chapel where he majored in Journalism.
Don is...
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
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.
Mr....
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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
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.
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
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
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...
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