Obituaries

Thomas John Walsh, 38, of Sanford, passed suddenly at his home on Tuesday, June 21st.Born in Livingston, NJ, he was the ... Read more »

Joseph Markwood Shelton, born August 9, 1947, in Utica, Maryland died in his home surrounded by his loved ones on June 1... Read more »

Sarah Frances (Lawson) Baker Scism, 83 of Sanford passed away on Wednesday, June 15, 2022 at Liberty Nursing/Westfield R... Read more »

Arthur Henry Berndt, III of Sanford, NC died June 6, 2022 at the age of 66 at his residence.Mr. Berndt was born August 1... Read more »

William L. Howard, 77, of Cameron, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on June 4, 2022 at the FirstHealth Hospice Hou... Read more »

Lucille Pace Douglas, age 79, of Broadway, N.C., passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, June 27, 2022. She was born in Harnett County, N.C., on March 11, 1943 to the late Howard Pace and Dannie Haire Pace. She was also preceded in death by her husband Gerald Wayne… Read more »

CWO2 Lowell Albert Hamel, 90, of Sanford, passed away peacefully Sunday (06/26/22) at home with family members at his side. He was born in Clyde, Kansas on August 26, 1931, to William Alfred Hamel and Leda Tremblay Hamel. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his… Read more »

Eloise Thomas Berryman, age 93, of Sanford, NC, passed away Mond;ay, June 27, 2022 at Westfield Retirement Center. She was born in Lee County, NC on April 24, 1929 to the late Arch Thomas and Ellen McKernon Thomas. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her… Read more »

Jonathan Brayden Cotton, age 21, of Sanford, NC, passed away, Friday, June 24, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC. Brayden was born in Lee County, NC on October 28, 2000. He was humorous with a kind heart and had the most beautiful infectious smile. He was… Read more »

Harold Preston McNeill, born February 28, 1949, of Sanford died on June 14, 2022 in Big Pine Key, Florida fishing for his next great catch. Before passing, he forged a 73-year trail of laughter, hard work, generosity, and wisdom. A devoted husband to wife Rhonda, who attests that the secret… Read more »

Barbara Lee Hill “Big Sister” was born March 19, 1957, to the late James Lewis and Helen Hill in Lee County, NC. She transitioned peacefully at SECU Hospice Home in Pittsboro, NC, on Saturday, June 25, 2022, supported by her daughter and family. Barbara was known to many as "Big… Read more »

Mr. Agustin Avilez Mendez, age 91 of Chapel Hill, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, June 25, 2022, at My Genesis Healthcare in Siler City, NC.. ATTENTION: Everyone that enters the funeral home and or attends services- MUST WEAR A MASK Thank you in advance for helping us protect… Read more »

Jimmie Wayne Lawrence, a descendent of the late John Archie and Stella Mae McIver Lawrence, was born November 30, 1951, in Harnett County, North Carolina. He matriculated through the Lee County (NC) School System attending W.B. Wicker School, Sanford NC. Upon integration, he was moved to Broadway High School, Broadway… Read more »

Ms. Luvenia Dowdy, daughter of the late Mr. Joe (Peter) Dowdy and Mary Bell Dowdy, age 83 of Sanford, NC was called to be with the Lord and transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, June 19, 2022, at her residence. Luvenia attended Lee County Schools. She later moved to East… Read more »

Deacon George David Reaves, age 86, received his glorious promotion to the Church Triumphant on the Lord’s Day, June 17, 2022, in Durham NC. Affectionally known by family and friends as “Deacon David,” he was born on April 1, 1936, to the late Thomas and Della Reaves of Pittsboro, NC.… Read more »

Bryan Chad Batts, 52 of Sanford passed away. Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Read more »

Betty Yow Kennedy, 94 of Sanford peacefully passed away Saturday January 8, 2022. Graveside services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Kennedy was born in Norfolk, VA, daughter of the ... Read more »

James Jerrold Kempa, 79, of Sanford passed away on January 8, 2022. Arrangements incomplete at this time. Read more »

CMSGT Donald Eugene Strange, US Air Force Retired, 71 of Sanford passed away Sunday January 10, 2022. Graveside services will be held at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery on Friday January 14th at 12:00 pm. Mr. Strange was born in H... Read more »

Vinnie Worth Howard, 75, of Carthage passed away on Sunday January 9, 2022. Arrangements to be announced. Read more »