All Obituaries

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 to the longevity of their 41-year marriage is due to his endless “piddling” in his shop while she governed the main house. Every evening, they’d come back together to watch the news,...

Thelma Brewer Medlin, age 89, of Whispering Pines, passed away at her home on Wednesday, June 22, 2022. Arrangements are pending and will be announced when available.

Sharon Brown Patterson, age 62, of Sanford, passed away Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lee County on August 28, 1959, to Shirley Wade Brown and the late Thomas Thurman Brown.  Sharon enjoyed gardening, crafts and shopping.  She loved her Lord, Jesus Christ with all her heart and always put the needs of others before her own. She will be missed. In addition to her mother, Sharon is survived by her husband of 41 years, Ken; brother,...

Robert Byron McGehee, age 79, of Sanford, NC, passed away Monday, June 21, 2022 at Wake Med Cary Hospital, with his family by his side. He was born in Lee County on July 26, 1942 to the late William Patrick McGehee and Alma Jackson McGehee.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by an infant sister and a brother, Billy Ray McGehee. Robert served our country in the United States Army, stationed in Vietnam where he earned a Bronze Star Medal “V” Device and was...

Deborah Gaye Frye Freeman, age 69, of Sanford, NC, passed away Friday, June 17, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Moore, County on September 19, 1952, to the late Everette B. “Cap” Frye and Mary Lemons Frye.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Craig Freeman; granddaughter, Valarie Hutchens and a special aunt, Geneva Lemons Matthews. Gaye worked many years with Lee County Department of Social Services as a...

Joseph “Joey” Samuel Weeks, age 60, of Sanford, NC passed away June 15, 2022. He was born in Lee County, NC on November 27, 1961 to Thomas “Tommy” Howard Weeks and Linda Faye Williams Weeks.  He was preceded in death by his grandparents Howard and Sally Weeks; father Tommy; son Brad Weeks, mother-in-law Maria Perilla and brother-in-law Scott Huffman.  Joey owned and operated Weeks Sand & Concrete Company.  He began his career working at Food Lion...

Audrey Bullard Eagle, 75, went peacefully to her eternal home Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford comforted by the arms of her daughter and surrounded by family. Audrey was born in Lee County on August 17, 1946, to William Earl Bullard and Bertha Lemons Bullard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald F. Eagle, III; brother, William Gray Bullard; nephew, Jonathan David Baca and dearest friend Mrs. Betty Sherrod, where...

Dollie Carmichael, age 86, of Sanford, NC passed away Wednesday, June 15, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lee County on February 16, 1936, to the late Milton Godfrey and Willie McGehee.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Sandy, Bobby, Johnny, Jack, Wade, and Willie Godfrey; a sister, Joyce Simpson.  Dollie worked at Sanford Furniture. Surviving relatives include her husband Fred Paul Carmichael of the...

Billy Jack Ray, age 46, of Sanford, passed away Tuesday, June 14, 2022, at Central Carolina Hospital. He was born in Lee County on December 25, 1975, to the late Thomas Patterson Ray and Darlene Christian Ray.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Diane Ray.  He worked in construction.  Billy Jack loved to hunt and fish – especially when his children tagged along.  He enjoyed working on cars and was a fantastic mechanic.  Billy...

Jimmy Boyd Jones, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, June 13, 2022 at his home. He was born in Lee County to the late Roland Jones and Beaulah Stone Jones.  In addition to his parents he was preceeded in death by his three brothers, Jerry, Billy Ray, and Jerome Jones.  He was a heavy Equipment Operator. Jimmy is survived by his wife Annie Godfrey Jones of the home;  children Geneva Cameron (Steve), Angie Wester (Scott), and Tracy Norris (Chad) all of Sanford; Joella Jones...