Obituaries

Luther “Luke” Perry, age 90 of Sanford passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021. Luke was born on April 29, 1930 in Harn... Read more »

1st Sgt. Roger L. Beattie, US Army RET, age 87, passed away on January 3, 2021 at his home in Sanford.Born on February 1... Read more »

Edith Makepeace, 93, died on December 23, 2020 from secondary complications of COVID-19. She was at her home in Sanford,... Read more »

Clarice “Joyce” Womack Dickens Atkins, 93, a lifelong resident of Lee County, passed peacefully at the Liberty Commons, ... Read more »

Gladys Martha Albright Fisher, 98, of Sanford, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, December 16, 2020 at Parkview Res... Read more »

Deborah “Debbie” Sue Gunter Causey, age 60, of Goldston, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. She was born in Lee County on June 9, 1960 to the late James Daniel Gunter and Edith Wilson Gunter. Debbie was a wonderful mother and friend. She… Read more »

Barbara Spivey Poole, age 82, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice with her family by her side. She was born in Chatham County on July 11, 1938 to the late William Ralph Spivey and Frances Cole Spivey. In addition to her parents, she… Read more »

Daniel Lewis Thompson, Sr., age 63, of Sanford, NC, died Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at his home. He was born in Lee County, NC on December 15, 1957 to the late Buddy Lewis Thompson and Nancy Jean Woods Thompson. His paternal-grandparents Bessie and Frank Bean raised him. Daniel worked in… Read more »

Florence Virginia “Ginger” Burns, age 72, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Harnett County on July 20, 1948. She was preceded in death by her daughter, Stella Burns Hornaday. Ginger worked in the public School System in… Read more »

William Marion Garner, Jr., age 90, Of Whispering Pines, NC, passed away on Monday, January 11, 2021 at his home. He was born in Harnett County on November 10, 1930 to the late William Marion Garner and Nina Hall Garner. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death… Read more »

Mrs. Hazelene Dearman, age 63 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13. 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital. ATTENTION: Everyone that enters the Funeral Home and/or attending the services- MUST WEAR A MASK Thank you in advance for helping us protect the families and communities that we… Read more »

Mildred Rebecca Hill, age 93 of Moncure, NC transitioned into eternal rest Monday, January 11, 2021. Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts Funeral, Sanford ATTENTION: Everyone that enters the funeral home and/or attending the services- MUST WEAR A MASK Thank you in advance for helping us protect the families and communities… Read more »

Mr. Luther Issac Lott, Jr. age 49 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his residence. Professional Services Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home - Pittsboro View Send Flowers Read more »

Ms. Effie Ruth Lyles, age 89, of Capital Heights, Maryland transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Effie Ruth Lyles was born on July 15, 1931, to the late Mamie McDougald and James “Taft” McLean. “Mom” as she was affectionately known by many, grew… Read more »

Mr. Levi Evans, age 74 of 784 South Plank Road Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center. Mr. Levi L. Evans transitioned into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021. He was born October 7, 1946 to the late Levi L.… Read more »

Clayton Roger Dotson Jr, 63 of Sanford passed away Monday January 11th, 2021. Service arrangements are incomplete at this time. Mr. Dotson was born in Norton, VA son of Betty Jo Holbrook and the late Clayton Roger Dotson Sr. Clayton was a MRI Technician at Wake Med in Raleigh for… Read more »

Dorothy Mae Ham Teachey King, 81 of Sanford passed away Saturday January 9th, 2021. A private memorial service will be held, and a public Celebration of Life will be held at a later date when COVID-19 restrictions are lifted. Mrs. King was born in Kinston, daughter of the late Leon… Read more »

Mary Frances Haire Thomas, 71 of Sanford passed away Friday January 8, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. There will be no visitation at the funeral home. Mrs. Thomas was born in Harnett County a daughter of the late Thomas Henry Haire and Geneva Smith Haire. She… Read more »

Donald Ray Stewart, 69 of Vass, NC passed away Friday, January 1, 2021. Services will be held at a later date. Mr. Stewart was born in Montgomery Co, son of the late Leonard O. Stewart and Betty Hogan Stewart and was preceded in death by a sister, Gloria S. Bissett.… Read more »

Bobby Ray Lewis, 77 of Fayetteville passed away Friday January 1, 2021. Graveside services will be held at 1:00 pm Thursday (1/7/2021) at Cameron Grove Cemetery. Bobby was born in Sampson Co, son of the late Romnie Lewis and Gladys Faircloth Lewis and also preceded in death by brothers, Donnie… Read more »