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Obituaries
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...
David Wayne Thomas
Oct 5, 2024
David Wayne Thomas 72 of Sanford passed away Saturday, October 5, 2024.
Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday (10/12/2024) at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. The family will greet friends from 1:00 until 2:00 Saturday before the service.
Mr. Thomas was born in Lee Co son of the late Frank Lewis Thomas and Thelma Jane Cameron Thomas.
Mr. Thomas is survived...
Barbara Gail Foushee Freeman
Oct 4, 2024
Barbara Gail Foushee Freeman, 78 of Sanford peacefully passed away Friday October 4, 2024.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday November 15th at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home.
Gail was born in Lee Co, daughter of the late Frank Currie Foushee Sr and Auba Grey Scott Foushee. She was preceded in death by her husband, Wayne E. Freeman Sr...
Angela Breedlove Deal
Oct 4, 2024
Angela Breedlove Deal, 56 of Sanford passed away Friday, October 4, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 11:00 am Monday at Chatham United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Church cemetery.
Angela was born in Chatham Co a daughter of the late John C Breedlove and Earlene Reeves Breedlove. She was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Lynn...
Frances Y. Vance
Oct 3, 2024
Frances Yacomino Vance, 80 of Sanford and Cameron, passed away Thursday October 3, 2024. Funeral services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday October 10th at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery.
Mrs. Vance was born in Holden, WV daughter of the late Louie Yacomino and Theresa Varacalli Yacomino. She was kind and nurturing spirit who loved...
Charlotte Miriam Hohenstein
Sep 30, 2024
Charlotte M. Hohenstein, 93, born on December 8, 1930, in Philadelphia, PA, passed away peacefully, leaving behind a legacy of love, creativity, and community involvement.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Mr. and Mrs. Hohenstein, and her close friend, Mary Louise Matthews.
A proud graduate of Temple University, Charlotte earned her master’s in education in 1961, reflecting her lifelong passion...
Elena Grace Orr
Sep 29, 2024
Elena Grace Orr, infant daughter of Josiah Orr and Mikayla Mouser Orr, went home with the Lord on Sunday September 29, 2024. Elena was a beautiful baby girl with a great big heart. Her time with us, though brief, was precious and filled with love, warmth, and snuggles. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Saturday (10/5/2024) at Rogers...
Emma Lee Buchanan Ellis
Sep 27, 2024
Emma Lee Buchanan Ellis, 76 of Sanford passed away Friday September 27, 2024.Graveside services will be held at 3:00 pm Sunday (9/29/2024) at Buffalo Cemetery.
Mrs. Ellis was born in Lee Co a daughter of the late William Buchanan and Ethel Blake Buchanan Gregory. She loved her family and friends, cooking and going to flea markets.
Mrs. Ellis is survived by her...
Peggy Montgomery VonCanon Wyatt
Sep 25, 2024
Peggy Montgomery VonCanon Wyatt, 97 of Sanford passed away Wednesday September 25, 2024, after a brief illness. A Memorial service will be held at 4:00 pm Thursday October 3rd at St Luke United Methodist Church.
Mrs. Wyatt was born in Moore Co a daughter of the late Forest Whitney VonCanon and Margaret Elizabeth McCaskill VonCanon. Mrs. Wyatt was a member of...
Michael Anthony "Mikey" Leoczko
Sep 21, 2024
Michael Anthony “Mikey” Leoczko, 31 of Sanford passed away Saturday September 21, 2024. A private memorial service will be held at a later date.
Mikey was born in Sanford, loved carpentry work, playing the guitar, and spending time with family and friends. He was preceded in death by his dad, Michael Borys Leoczko, and his grandmother, Shirley Valk.
Survivors include his mother,...
Jerry Carlton Layne
Sep 21, 2024
Jerry Carlton Layne, 76 of Sanford passed away Saturday September 21, 2024. Graveside services will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday at White Hill Presbyterian Church cemetery.
Mr. Layne was born in Lee Co a son of the late James Oscar Layne and Vera Jane Banner Layne. He was a Veteran of the US Army and retired from the NC Dept...
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