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Larry C Jackson

Larry C Jackson

Oct 17, 2023

 

 

Larry Cecil Jackson, 78, of Sanford passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm on Sunday, October 22nd at White Hill Presbyterian Church in Sanford. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

 

Mr. Jackson was born in Lee County, North Carolina, a son of the late Garrie Leland Jackson and Lottie...

CDR Lewis R Andersen US Navy Retired

CDR Lewis R Andersen US Navy Retired

Oct 14, 2023

 

CDR Lewis (Lew) Ray Andersen 82, of Sanford passed away at home on October 14, 2023. A Memorial service will be held at St. Francis Anglican Church on Monday October 30, 2023, at ll:00 am.

 

Lew was preceded in death by his parents Raymond Loranzo Andersen and Lona Jones Andersen, and stepdaughter Jamie Anne Studley.

 

Growing up...

Janet Key Angel

Janet Key Angel

Oct 12, 2023

 

Janet Key Angel, 82 of Carthage passed away Thursday (10/12/2023). Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Monday at Euphronia Presbyterian Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.

 

Janet was born in Lee Co. daughter of the late Avery Clarence Key and Fannie Lemon Key. She was a LPN at Old Lee County Hospital then transferred to...

Louis Azzolino

Louis Azzolino

Oct 11, 2023

 

Louis Azzolino, 82, of Sanford passed away on October 11, 2023. His last wishes were to have no services or flowers.

 

Louis had a heart full of love. He was a man who believed in and showed up for his family. His wife Jane was the love of his life as he was hers. They were virtually inseparable...

Janet Hunter Long

Janet Hunter Long

Oct 10, 2023

Janet Hunter Long, 82 of Sanford peacefully passed away Tuesday October 10, 2023, at her home.

 

No services are scheduled at this time.

 

Mrs. Long was born in Lee Co, a daughter of the late James Herbert Hunter and Lenora Thomas Hunter. She was preceded in death by her siblings, James Lee Hunter, Charles Hunter, Johnny Hunter, and...

William Howard Newbound

William Howard Newbound

Oct 6, 2023

 

William Howard Newbound, 93, of Sanford passed away Friday October 6, 2023. A graveside service will be held on Tuesday October 10, 2023, at 11am at Buffalo Cemetery.

 

Mr. Newbound was born in Livingston Co, MI, a son of the late Kenneth T. Newbound and Katherine Jones Newbound. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death...

Deborah Baggett Fererro

Deborah Baggett Fererro

Sep 28, 2023



Deborah Sue Baggett Fererro, 71 of Sanford passed away Thursday September 28, 2023. A Memorial service will be held at 12:00 noon Friday, October 6, 2023, at Pineywood Baptist Church, 545 Pineywood Church Rd, Cameron, NC. The family will greet friends following the Memorial service in the Church Fellowship Hall.

 

Deborah was born in Lee Co, raised by...

Freda Dowdy Brafford

Freda Dowdy Brafford

Sep 25, 2023

 

Freda Beth Dowdy Brafford, 93 of Sanford passed away Monday September 25, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Monday (10/2/2023) at First Baptist Church Chapel. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens.

 

Mrs. Brafford was born in Lee Co, daughter of the late Hezza Kie Dowdy and Almeria Frances Cox Dowdy the youngest of nine...

Angela Dawn Gwyn

Angela Dawn Gwyn

Sep 19, 2023

 

Angela Dawn Gwyn, 42, of Cameron passed away September 19, 2023. Funeral services will be held at Euphronia Presbyterian Church on Tuesday (10/3) at 11am. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A visitation will be held at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home on Monday (10/2) from 5-7.

 

Angela was born in Lee Co. to Deborah Yow Gwyn and...

Vicky L. Oakley

Vicky L. Oakley

Sep 17, 2023

 

Vicky Lane Oakley, 75 of Sanford passed away Sunday September 17, 2023.

 

She is survived by her husband John P. Oakley Sr.; son John P. “JP” Oakley Jr.; brothers Rick Causey (Deborah) and Tim Causey (Marge); grandchildren Ryan Oakley, Sammi Oakley, and Kiersten Soils (Devontay); great grandchildren Zelda Oakley; in-laws Henry Oakley (Julie), Mike Oakley (Pam), Larry Oakley...

Julianne Cooke Ballenger Desjarlais

Julianne Cooke Ballenger Desjarlais

Sep 16, 2023

 

Julianne Cooke Ballenger Desjarlais, 67 of Sanford passed away Saturday September 16, 2023.

 

Service arrangements are incomplete at this time.

 

Julianne was born in Catawba Co, daughter of the late Harold Cooke and Susan Miller Cooke. She served as a Speech Therapist for 31 years in SC and NC school systems, loved movies and had a passion...

Charles R Huggins

Charles R Huggins

Sep 14, 2023

The Rev. Dr. Charles R Huggins, 87, of Sanford, NC passed away peacefully at home Thursday September 14, 2023 after a long well fought battle with dementia. He was surrounded by family and holding the hand of the love of his life.

 

Charles was born June 14, 1936, in Lenoir, NC, the son of the late Russell J. and...

John Howard Orum

John Howard Orum

Sep 14, 2023

 

John H. Orum, 94 of Sanford passed away Thursday September 14, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday (9/21/2023) at New Life Bible Church, where he will lie in state beginning at 12:00 noon. Burial will follow at Cool Springs Baptist Church Cemetery.

 

Mr. Orum was born in Guernsey Co, OH, son of the late...

Sarah Ann Jones

Sarah Ann Jones

Sep 11, 2023

 

Sarah Ann Pepper Jones, 85 of Sanford passed away September 11, 2023.

 

Sarah was born in Louisiana to the late Horace Pepper Sr. and Ruby Gates Pepper. She loved reading, art, cooking and gardening. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by son David Bruce Jones; sisters Rosemary Stockett and Gabria Wilkins; and brother Horace...

Deurie Kelley Barker

Deurie Kelley Barker

Sep 8, 2023

 

 

Deurie Kelley Barker, 87, of Sanford, passed away on Friday September 8, 2023. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Wednesday (9/13/2023) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Mrs. Barker will lie in state from 2-3pm before the service.

 

Deurie was born in Concord, NC to the late Ethel Ketner Kelley and James Henry Kelly. In...

Edith Lagunas Nambo

Edith Lagunas Nambo

Sep 7, 2023

IN MEMORY OFEDITH LAGUNAS NAMBOOCTOBER 23, 1975 - SEPTEMBER 7, 2023 BELOVED DAUGHTER OF FELIX & SUSANA LAGUNAS WIFE OFISRAEL MASTACHE MOTHER OFJOSE, DANNA, ISRAEL & ISMAEL GRANDMOTHER OFANELIS, ADRIEL & ALAYNA SISTER OFARLINDO, OFELIA, IPOLITA, NEREIDA, NOEMI, ELUITH & JORGE   MEMORIAL SERVICEFRIDAY, SEPTEMBER 8, 2023 FUNERAL SERVICE 2-4 P.MROGERS-PICKARD FUNERAL HOME509 CARTHAGE ST, SANFORD, NC, 27330   VIGIL4...

Pamela White Hunter

Pamela White Hunter

Sep 6, 2023

 

Pamela White Hunter72, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away surrounded by family on the morning of September 6th after a long battle with Alzheimer’s.

 

She was preceded in her death by her parents Claude and Henrietta White and her sister Claudette White.

 

Pam loved the beach. She enjoyed collecting sea shells and taking long walks on...

Minnie Mae Spivey Spencer

Minnie Mae Spivey Spencer

Sep 6, 2023

 

Minnie Mae Spivey Spencer, 82 of Sanford passed away Wednesday September 6, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 10:00 am Saturday (9/9/2023) at the Spivey Family Cemetery.

 

Mrs. Spencer was born in Lee Co, a daughter of the late James Madison Spivey and Martha Lee Shields Spivey. She was preceded in death by her husband, Louis R...

Jessie Mae Blackmon Jamerson

Jessie Mae Blackmon Jamerson

Sep 2, 2023

 

 

Jessie Mae Blackmon Jamerson, 74 of Sanford passed away Saturday Sept 2, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Tuesday at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Lee Memory Gardens.

 

Mrs. Jamerson was born in Harnett Co, a daughter of the late Edward Blackmon and Stella Ammons Blackmon. She was preceded in...

Pamela Cole Ridenhour

Pamela Cole Ridenhour

Aug 28, 2023

 

 

Pamela “Pam” Faye Cole Ridenhour 61, of Sanford courageously won her fight against breast cancer on Monday, August 28, 2023, surrounded by her family in her home.  Funeral services will be conducted 11 am on Friday, September 1, 2023, at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow at Barbecue Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

 

Pam was born in Lee...

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