Obituaries

David Samuel Greybill, age 92 of Sanford passed away on Monday, July 6, 2020 in Sanford, NC with his family by his side.... Read more »

Michael R. Gaeta, age 88 of Sanford passed away on Sunday, July 5, 2020 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. He was ... Read more »

Jerry Thomas Willis, age 83 of Sanford, formerly of Morehead City, passed away on Wednesday, July 1, 2020.Jerry was born... Read more »

William “Bill” Rufus Berryman, Jr. age 56 of Sanford passed away on Monday, June 29, 2020 at Central Carolina Hospital i... Read more »

Peggy Yerbury Patterson, 86 of Sanford, North Carolina and formerly of Ft. Walton Beach, Florida.Born on April 10, 1934 ... Read more »

Charles David Gillis, Sr., age 78, of Sanford, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Sunday, July 12, 2020 with his loving family by his side. Charles was born in Guilford County on March 5, 1942, to the late Ruth Gillis Graham. In addition to his mother, he was… Read more »

Lewis Neil Atkins, age 94, of Sanford, NC, born September 6, 1925 passed away peacefully on July 10, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice in Pinehurst, NC. Lewis served in the Navy during World War II. He retired from Lufkin in Apex where he worked in research and development. He was a… Read more »

Robert Hollis Bray, Jr. age 85, of Sanford, NC, died Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at his home. He was born in Virginia on February 16, 1935 to the late Robert Bray and Vivetta Hughes. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Jean Lynch… Read more »

James Allen Dickerson, 75 years young, Sgt. US Army and Vietnam Veteran passed away peacefully at First Health Hospice in Southern Pines. Dad was a loving father to three daughters, Toni Pendleton (Garry), Terri Munday (Scott), Jamie Champion (Brent Weaver). He is also survived by a step-son, Mark Helms (Liz);… Read more »

James Robert Welch, age 71, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 7, 2020 at UNC Hospital. He was born in Logan, West Virginia on September 16, 1948 to the late John Henry Welch and Pearl Hurley Welch. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by… Read more »

Mr. Vender A. Frazier, age 69 of 2707 Academy Street, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence. Professional Services Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home View Send Flowers Read more »

Virginia Elnora Belk, 93 of 322 Temple Avenue, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center, Sanford, NC. Virginia Elnora Spruill Belk, known affectionately to many as “Sally,” along with her twin brother, was born on May 24, 1927, in Goldston, NC… Read more »

Dr. Nellie Marie White, age 67 of 638 East Forest Oaks Drive, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her residence. Dr. Nellie Marie Roberson White was born to the late Nellie Roberson and Carl Isler on September 12, 1952 in Harlem, New York. She transitioned… Read more »

Mrs. Ethel Jean Jackson, age 82 of 101 Woodcrest Drive, Chapel Hill, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2020, at her residence. Professional Services Entrusted by Knotts Funeral Home - Chapel Hill View Send Flowers Read more »

Jason William Arnold, age 45 of 1611 Phillips Drive, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Because GOD, in HIS infinite wisdom is too wise to make a mistake, the family of Jason William Arnold humbly submit to the will of GOD for calling him to… Read more »

Susana Maldonado Diaz 51, of Sanford, passed away Sunday July 12, 2020. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday July 15, 2020 at St. Stephens Catholic Church at 11am. Ms. Diaz was preceded in death by her father Crisoford Maldonado Flores. She is survived by her mother Susana Diaz Alarcon;… Read more »

Daniel Edward McInnis 77, of Broadway, passed Friday July 10, 2020. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday July 14, 2020 at Jonesboro Cemetery at 11:00am. Mr. McInnis was born in Lee Co. to the late Daniel Howard McInnis and Catherine Overton McInnis. He was also preceded in death by… Read more »

Claiborne Waddell Wilson, 102 of Sanford passed away Wednesday July 8, 2020. Graveside services will be held at 11AM Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Buffalo Cemetery. Mr. Wilson was born in Harnett Co to the late Willie Edgar Wilson and Mattie Lee Ferguson Wilson. He was preceded in death by… Read more »

Russel Dean Dietz, 82, of Cameron passed away Sunday July 5, 2020. A visitation will be held Monday, July 13th at 11 a.m. in the greeting area of St. Stephens Catholic Church in Sanford, NC. A funeral mass will follow immediately after at noon as well as the graveside service… Read more »

Ann Phillips Womack, 80 of Sanford passed away Saturday July 4, 2020. Funeral services will be held at 10:00 am Tuesday at Cool Springs Baptist Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Born in Chatham County, She was a daughter of the late Robert Anderson Phillips and Eutha Hilliard… Read more »