All Obituaries

Daniel Ray Mimms, age 58, of Sanford, NC, died Thursday, April 2, 2020 at Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro, NC. He was born in Lee County, NC on January 30, 1962 to Daniel George Mimms and Lucille Jackson Mimms.  His father preceded him in death.  Daniel was a well-known plumber, for over 30 years, owning and operating Mimms Plumbing.   He always gave a helping hand to anyone who needed help and loved his family.  He also enjoyed riding Harley Davidson...

Sharon Loretta Hall, age 51, of Sanford, NC, died Monday, March 30, 2020, at her home. She was born in Lee County, NC on October 11, 1968 to Edward Geddie Hall and Laura Coe Hall.  Her father preceded her in death.  She was a member of Lee’s Chapel Christian Church and a graduate of Lee County Senior High School.  She loved watching sports, gardening, cooking and taking in stray animals.  She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. In addition to her...

John R. Griffin, 87, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at his home. Mr. Griffin was born in Harnett County, on July 27, 1932, to the late Johnnie Ernest Griffin and Leeanie Nordan Griffin.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Lynn Griffin; a brother, Grady Lonnie Griffin; and a sister Virginia Dare Matthews.  He was a retired veteran of the US Air Force where he served his country for 20 years and then civil service for 22...

Joyce Ann Smith, age 74, of Lillington, formerly of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice. She was born in Lee County on February 11, 1946 to the late Carl B. Smith and Hazel Ford Smith.  She worked many years in quality control at Moen. Joyce is survived by sons, Chad Rollins of Lillington, Scott Rollins of Tennessee and Jason Rollins and wife, Diana of Benson; daughters, Shelia Ricketson and husband, Rickey of Georgia and Amy Dearborn and husband,...

Marianne Faucette Murchison Graham passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 24th and is now gone to be with her Lord and Savior and her beloved husband of 50+ years, Dan Alexander Graham Sr.  Marianne was born December 6th, 1934 in Lillington, NC to the late James Black and Mary Faucette Murchison of Bunnlevel, NC.   Marianne attended and graduated from Lillington High School in 1953 where she was an avid cheerleader, member of the Beta Club and a Senior class...

Billy Ray Jones, of Goldston, formerly of Lemon Springs and Cameron, NC, died March 23, 2020 at UNC Hospitals after a long illness. He was born in Lee County to the late Roland Hayes Jones and Beulah Mae Stone.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Geneva Jones; two brothers, Teddy Jones and Jerry Jones.  Billy Ray worked for many years at Holt Truck and Tractor.  He is survived by his wife, Joella Mobley Jones; sons, Robert Ray Jones and...

Yvette Angel Blanche Marquilly Whitmire, age 94, of Sanford, NC, died Thursday, March 19, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Merville, France on February 20, 1926 to the late Rene August Desire Marquilly and Clemence Louise Joseph Revellion. Raised in a Catholic orphanage pre-WWII, she lived with her father and siblings until a bomb hit her home killing her father.  After treatment and being released by the Red Cross, she lived with her mother until she married...

Junior Kellam, age 88, of Olivia, NC, died Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Moore County surrounded by his family. He was born in Harnett County on June 7, 1931 to the late Will McKinley Kellam and Minnie Carter Kellam.  In addition to his parents, Junior was preceded in death by his wife, Orene Goins Kellam; brothers, John Kellam, Jim Kellam and Luther Kellam; sisters, Ethel Fore and Myrtle Hickman.  Junior worked in home construction for many...

Eugene “Gene” Milton Goodwin, age 84, of Fuquay-Varina, NC passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at his home. A native of Chatham County, NC, he spent most of his life in Apex and in 2000 moved to Fuquay-Varina.  He was a graduate of Apex High School and was employed by UNC Chapel Hill Department of Pharmacology for 32 years.  He served in ministry at Olive Chapel Baptist and Fuquay-Varina Baptist Churches as Deacon and in various other capacities. He was preceded in...

Roena Wood, age 65, of Olivia, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 8, 2020 at her home after a lengthy illness. She was born in Lee County on July 23, 1954 to the late Sherwood Wood and Juanita Graham Wood.  She worked many years at Moen.  Roena enjoyed sewing and spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Larry Watts; brother, Randy Wood and wife, Marcy of Olivia; sisters, Mary Ellen Capps and husband, Donald of Olivia and Sherri Zurweller and husband, Chuck of...