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Clara Privott
Feb 28, 2023
Clara Leigh Cameron Privott, age 94, of Rocky Mount NC peacefully passed away on Tuesday, February 28, 2023.
She was preceded in death by her parents Alexander Hamilton Cameron and Thelma Dunlap Cameron, her husband the Rev. John Winborne Privott, infant son David Privott, son Warren Winborne Privott and brother Warren Hamilton Cameron (Jim).
Mrs. Privott...
Brittany Lauren Taylor
Feb 27, 2023
Brittany Lauren Taylor, 31, of Sanford went to be with her heavenly father on Monday February 27, 2023. A memorial service will be held at a later date.
Brittany was preceded in death by her father Ellis Britt Taylor and her son Rylan Taylor.
She is survived by her son Ander Britt Taylor; mother Sonya Taylor; sister...
Marie Bain Buchanan
Feb 26, 2023
Annie Marie Bain Buchanan, 85 of Sanford peacefully passed away Sunday February 26, 2023 at home surrounded by her loving family. Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm on Saturday March 4, 2023, at Shallow Well Church. The family will greet friends in the parlor starting at 1pm before the service.
Mrs. Buchanan was born in Harnett Co,...
Trudy Catherine Green Forrest
Feb 22, 2023
Trudy Catherine Green Forrest passed away peacefully at her home Wednesday February 22nd, 2023.
Born November 24th, 1943, Trudy is survived by her brother Daniel (Gwen) of Texas, brother-in-law Greg of New York, two nieces Kira and Lisa of New York and nephew Ian of Texas and many cousins. She is also survived by her best friend Wendy...
Linda Faye Williams Weeks
Feb 21, 2023
Linda Faye Williams Weeks, 81, of Sanford departed this life on Tuesday, February 21, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst after a long fight with Vascular Dementia.
Mrs. Weeks was born in Chatham Co, Sanford, NC, a daughter of the late Tyre Williams and Dorothy Rosser Williams. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59...
James Lewis Ramsey
Feb 18, 2023
James Lewis Ramsey, 90, of Bunnlevel passed away Saturday February 18, 2023.
Mr. Ramsey was born in Worth, NY, son of the late Lewis Charles Ramsey and Jennie May Westman Ramsey. He enjoyed spending time with his family, yardwork, farming and playing golf.
Mr. Ramsey is survived by his wife Constance Dolores Moody Ramsey; children Karen Songer,...
Ryan Lynn Carter
Feb 17, 2023
Ryan Lynn Carter, 34, of Sanford passed away Friday February 17, 2023.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday February 25, 2023, at Grace Chapel Church.
Ryan was born in Moore Co. to Warren Ray Carter Jr. and Elizabeth Johnson Carter. He enjoyed skateboarding, gaming online, and disc golf. He was preceded in death...
James Edward Bullard
Feb 14, 2023
James Edward Bullard Jr., of Sanford, died Tuesday, February 14, 2023, at First Health Hospice House in Moore County, with his wife by his side.
James was born on February 11, 1952, in Sanford, NC to James Edward Bullard Sr. and Eula Cole Willett (Bullard). James was the oldest of four children. James was proud to be a...
Johnny Martin Davis
Feb 12, 2023
Johnny Martin Davis, 60, of Sanford passed away on February 12, 2023, at his home in Chatham County. A funeral service will be held Friday February 17, 2023, at 3pm at Life Springs Church in Sanford, NC.
Martin was born in Sanford, NC. he worked in multiple areas of the United States throughout his career in the electrical...
Carlos Torres
Jan 30, 2023
Carlos Torres, 85, passed away Monday January 30, 2023. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Saturday Feb 4th at Euphronia Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Carlos was born in La Libertad, El Salvador son of the late Carlos Torres and Felicita Serrano. He enjoyed plying his guitar and singing and spending time with his family. In addition to his...
Richard Gibbs Davenport Jr.
Jan 30, 2023
Richard Gibbs Davenport Jr, 60 of Sanford passed away Monday January 30, 2023. A Memorial service will be held at 11:00 am Friday (Feb 3rd) at Manna Church, Sanford. A private burial will be held at Buffalo Cemetery at a later date.
Gibbs was born in Sanford a son of the late Richard G. Davenport Sr and Peggy...
Gloria Martinez Spybuck
Jan 30, 2023
Gloria Martinez Spybuck, 86, of Sanford passed away on Monday January 30, 2023. A funeral service will be held at Dallas Forth Worth National Cemetery on Friday February 10th at 10:15am.
Gloria was born in Las Animas Co. to the late Melquiades Martinez and Rose Trujillo Martinez. She enjoyed reading, crossword puzzles, watching old westerns and playing scrabble....
Colin Drake Morris
Jan 26, 2023
Colin Drake Morris, 19, of Sanford passed away on Thursday January 26, 2023. A memorial service will be held on Sunday February 5, 2023, at Rogers Pickard Funeral Home at 3pm. Family will receive friends starting at 1pm before the service.
Colin was born in Moore Co. to his loving parents James Garret Morris and Christina C. Morris....
Karen Lynn Bresee
Jan 23, 2023
Karen Lynn Bresee, 50, of Lillington North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, January 23,2023 at the SECU Hospice Home of UNC Healthcare in Pittsboro, North Carolina.
Mrs Bresee was preceded in death by her father Austen C. Asquith.
She was born August 14, 1972, the daughter of Austen and Sherry Asquith of Morris, New York. Karen...
Paul Martin Kelly
Jan 23, 2023
Paul Martin Kelly, 82 of Sanford passed away Monday January 23, 2023.
A Memorial service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday April 22, 2023 at First Presbyterina Church. Following the ceremony the family will greet friends in the Harper Center at First Presbyterian Church.
Mr. Kelly was born in Lee Co, son of the late...
Eileen Gross Pelkey
Jan 9, 2023
Eileen Gross Pelkey, 85, of Cameron passed away September 20, 2023. No service will be held at this time.
Eileen was born in New Jersey to the late George Gross and Alice Whycleff. She was an active member of her church, and senior center. She also enjoyed crossword puzzles. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...
Bryan K. Scruggs
Jan 8, 2023
Bryan K. Scruggs, 59 of Sanford passed away Sunday January 8, 2023. Funeral services will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery.
Mr. Scruggs was born in Asheville, grew up in Waynesville, moved to Thomasville and graduated High School from Brandy’s High School. After High School he...
Walter Neill Patterson
Jan 2, 2023
Walter Neill Patterson (43) passed away at his home on January 2, 2023. He was born and raised in Sanford, NC, where he lived life to the fullest with life-long friends and a big Patterson family. You’d find him with neighborhood friends, taking on adventures in Forest Hills during his younger years. He enjoyed all that nature has to...
John Oliver Barker
Jan 1, 2023
John Oliver Barker, 90, of Sanford, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023. The funeral service will be held on January 5, 2023, at 1:00 p.m. at Solid Rock Community Church.
Mr. Barker was born in Chatham County, son of the late William G. Barker and Zella Davis Barker. He was preceded in death by sibling James Edgar Barker,...
Helen High Dusenbury
Dec 26, 2022
Helen High Dusenbury, 93, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed peacefully on December 26, 2022.
She is survived by her son, David Philip Dusenbury and his wife Renee, of Sanford.
She was preceded in death by her eldest son Gerald Bobbitt Dusenbury (1981), her husband of 53 years Philip E. Dusenbury (2006), and her three brothers, PFC George Gerald...
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