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Carl Edward Owens

Carl Edward Owens

Jun 21, 2023

 

Carl Edward Owens, 83 of Sanford passed away Wednesday June 21, 2023.

 

Services will be private.

 

Mr. Owens was born in Muscogee Co Georgia, son of the late Carl Emery Owens and Minnie Hutchin Owens. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Phyllis Louise Thomas Owens, and two daughters, Deborah O. Watson, and...

Bessie Anne Fore

Bessie Anne Fore

Jun 20, 2023

 

Bessie Anne Fore, 83, of Sanford passed away on Tuesday June 20, 2023. A graveside will be held on Friday June 23, 2023 at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery at 10am.

 

She was preceded in death by her husband James W. Fore; parents Wilbur T. Oldham and Josie Wicker Oldham; son James Lewis Fore; grandson Kevin Fore; and great...

Catherine Cox Simmons

Catherine Cox Simmons

Jun 13, 2023

 

Catherine Elaine Cox Simmons, 66 of Sanford passed away Tuesday June 13, 2023. Funeral services will be held from 5:00 until 6:00 pm Friday (6/16/2023) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.

 

Mrs. Simmons was born Honolulu, HI, daughter of the late William “Bill” Cox Jr and Mattie Ellen Horton Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Glen...

H. Stone Kennett

H. Stone Kennett

Jun 13, 2023

 

Henry Stone Kennett, 89 of Raleigh passed away June 13, 2023.

 

He was born April 2, 1934, in Durham, to the late H.C. Kennett and Grace Stone Kennett. In addition to his parents, he was predeceased by his wife of 55 years, Shirley Garrett Kennett, and a brother, H. Connor Kennett Jr.

 

Mr. Kennett is survived by...

Richard Eugene Coleman Sr

Richard Eugene Coleman Sr

Jun 12, 2023

 

Richard Eugene Coleman Sr., 71, of Sanford passed away Monday June 12, 2023. Memorial Services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday June 24, 2023, at Sanford Church. The family will start receiving friends Saturday at 10:00 am prior to the service.

 

Richard was born in Franklin County, Va., and grew up there and in Bassett, Va., and...

Josephine Maddox

Josephine Maddox

Jun 12, 2023

 

Josephine Cary Patterson Maddox, age 86, passed away Monday, June 12, 2023. A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday, June 25th in the Chapel at First Baptist Church, Sanford. The family will greet friends following the service in the Parlor.

 

Josephine grew up in the Broadway community of Lee County and was a...

Jimmy Marshall Bass

Jimmy Marshall Bass

Jun 8, 2023

 

Jimmy “Jim” Marshall Bass of Sanford, NC, departed his earthly home with family by his side and entered his eternal heavenly home on Thursday, June 8, 2023, at the age of 86.

 

Jim was born in Orrum, NC in Robeson County on March 31, 1937, to the late Marshall Guilford Bass and Cora Lutie Walters Bass. In addition...

William Alton Boaz

William Alton Boaz

Jun 5, 2023

 

 

William Alton “Billy” Boaz, 68 of Sanford passed away peacefully Monday June 5, 2023 at his home, surrounded by his family.

 

Billy was born in Cumberland County, the son of Dorothy Badgett Boaz and the late Sidney Alton Boaz. He owned and operated Sanford Rewinding Company for many years. An avid Duke fan he enjoyed boating, fishing,...

Phyllis Jean Lyons Priest Harmon

Phyllis Jean Lyons Priest Harmon

Jun 3, 2023

 

Phyllis Priest Harmon, 93, of Dillion, South Carolina formerly of Sanford entered her Heavenly home Saturday June 3rd. Funeral services will be held Friday, June the 9th at 3:00pm in the Chapel of Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Burial to follow at Lee Memory Gardens.

 

Mrs. Harmon was born on April 26th, 1930, to Hobart and Ida Lyons in...

Margie R. Goins

Margie R. Goins

Jun 3, 2023

 

Margie Roener Goins passed away on June 3, 2023 after a courageous struggle with cancer. Margie was the youngest child of the late Robert Lee Goins Jr and Mossie McIntyre Goins.  She was preceded in death by siblings Anthony Goins, Rosey Mae Goins, George Goins and Glenn Goins.  She is survived by her brother James Goins. 

 

Margie grew...

Henry Robert Wilson

Henry Robert Wilson

May 27, 2023

 

Henry Robert “Bob” Wilson PhD, 82, of Sanford passed away on Saturday May 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.

 

Henry was born in New York to the late Henry Delano Wilson and Lucretia McCready Moeller. He received his BS from Hobart College in Geneva, NY. Following this he received his Masters and...

Thomas Heins Palmer

Thomas Heins Palmer

May 25, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Heins Palmer, age 65 of Raleigh, NC, formerly of Sanford, passed away suddenly May 25th, 2023. He was the son of the late Hugh Alston and Betty Heins Palmer of Sanford NC and Greenville SC. He was preceded in death by his brother Charles Parker Palmer.

Tom was born June 10th, 1957, in Greenville, SC. He graduated from...

Sarah Olive Lawrence

Sarah Olive Lawrence

May 24, 2023

 

Sarah Olive Lawrence, 103, died peacefully at her home on Wednesday, May 24, 2023.

 

She was born Sarah Owen Olive on November 16, 1919, in the Cumberland County community of Wade to Dr. Percy Wingate Olive and Sallie Williams Olive. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Daniel Charles Lawrence, Jr.; brothers...

Marilyn Burns Williams

Marilyn Burns Williams

May 21, 2023

 

Marilyn Joyce Burns Williams (96) died on Sunday, May 21, 2023, in Pinehurst, NC.  She was the daughter of Ollie McGregor Jackson and Robert Lee Burns, the mother of Robert Rosser and Mary Holley, and the widow of Jimmy Williams.

 

She was born, lived her early life and later years, in Sanford, NC.  She was first married at...

Roger Eugene Willard

Roger Eugene Willard

May 16, 2023

Roger Eugene Willard, 71, of Sanford passed away on May 16, 2023.

 

Graveside services will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, March 8, 2024, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

 

Roger is remembered for his service to our nation and more importantly, to his family. Mr. Willard served our nation honorably in Vietnam and Desert Storm. He was kind, generous, and loving.

 

He is survived...

Ethel Yow Badgett

Ethel Yow Badgett

May 14, 2023

 

Ethel Yow Badgett, 87, of Sanford, NC, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on May 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3pm Sunday May 21, 2023 at Grace Chapel Church. Burial will follow at Rocky Fork Christian Church Cemetery.

 

Born March 7, 1936, she was the daughter of the late Charlie Scott and...

Erick Ramirez

Erick Ramirez

May 14, 2023

 

Erick Ramirez, 29, of Sanford passed away Sunday May 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 5:00 pm Tuesday May 16, 2023, at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. The burial will be at 3:00 pm on Wednesday May 17, 2023, at Buffalo cemetery.

 

Erick was born in California. He loved spending time with his family, drawing and cooking,...

Pennie Roberts Christian

Pennie Roberts Christian

May 14, 2023

 

Pennie Roberts Christian, 76 of Sanford passed away Sunday May 14, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 am Saturday (5/20/2023) at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Christian was born in Lee Co a daughter of the late Walter L. Roberts Jr and Tulline Rice Roberts. She was preceded in death by her husband William Alexander Christian Sr.

 

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Rufus Gerald Yarborough

Rufus Gerald Yarborough

May 11, 2023

 

 

Rufus Gerald Yarborough, 77 of Sanford passed away peacefully at home Thursday May 11, 2023. A Celebration of Life will be held at 1:00 pm Tuesday (5/16/2023) at Sugarneck Venue, 4844 Buckhorn Rd, Sanford, NC.

 

Mr. Yarborough was born in Sanford, NC to the late Eura Johnson Yarborough and Geraldine Fore Yarborough. In addition to his parents,...

Kimberly Fasick Chandler

Kimberly Fasick Chandler

May 8, 2023

 

Kimberly Fasick Chandler, 63 of Jackson Springs, formerly of Sanford, passed away Monday May 8, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.

 

Services will be held on Saturday, May 20th at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home. Visitation for friends and family will begin at 1:00pm followed by Memorial service promptly at 2:00pm. Interment will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Kim...

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