All Obituaries

Margaret Grogan Lovick, age 88, of Sanford, NC, died Friday, January 15, 2021 at her home. She was born in Rockingham County, NC on August 2, 1932 to the late Carlis Saunders Grogan and Ida Henley Grogan.  Mrs. Lovick was a member of Sanford Church of God and served in the choir and nursery.  She cherished time with family and outings with friends. She is survived by her husband Robert Wayne Lovick; daughter Lori Wilkinson and husband Gary of Sanford; grandson Justin Wilkinson of...

Tony Ray Brown, age 57, of Sanford, NC, died Thursday, January 14, 2021 at his home, surrounded by his devoted family. He was born in Lee County, NC on June 10, 1963 to Warren Ray Brown and Doris Marie Godfrey Sheffield.  His mother preceded him in death.  Tony was a hardworking Christian family man who loved his family more than anything.  He grew up attending Central Baptist Temple and was a member of New Hope Baptist Church.  He enjoyed fishing at the coast and...

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 was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Glenn Marshall Poole.  She was a member of Shallow Well United Church of Christ.  Barbara worked for many years for JC Muse Company before opening her own...

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 loved spending time at the beach and was an animal lover. She is survived by her fiancé, Tony Oldham; son, Travis Causey and wife, Erica of Cameron; daughter, Tonya Carver...

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 Industrial Maintenance for Sara Lee, National Textiles and Frontier.  He was an avid outdoorsman who loved hunting, fishing and gardening.  He treasured his family and his dog...

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 the cafeteria and as a bus driver. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Burns Thomas and husband, Buddy of Southport; sister, Ruth Baker of Fuquay-Varina; four grandsons,...

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 by his wife, Evelyn Joyce Kennedy Garner and siblings, Robert Garner, Teddy Garner, Agnes Martin, Peggy Patterson and Hazel Black.  Mr. Garner was a long-time tobacco farmer, carpenter and preacher. ...

Mildred McNeill Hinnant, age 79, of Broadway, NC, died Monday, January 11, 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital. She was born in Harnett County, NC on May 5, 1941 to the late Curtis Madison McNeill and Monie Jane McNeill.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by husband Joseph Milbern Hinnant; and siblings Lester McNeill, Shelby Glascock, and Curtis McNeill.  Mildred graduated from Boone Trail High School and was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.  She...

Anthony Wayne Poe, age 74, of Sanford, passed away on Sunday, January 10th at home. He was born in Lee County on August 30th,1946 to the late Roy Talmadge Poe and Virginia Gray Powers Poe. Wayne grew up in east Sanford. He attended Sanford Central High School, Central Carolina Technical College, and the Virginia School of Polygraph. Wayne was honored to have served for the Sanford Police Department for 51 years, becoming the first City of Sanford employee to pass the 50-year milestone for...

Donna Lynn Beasley, age 62, of Broadway, NC, died Saturday, January 9, 2021 at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus. She was born in Cumberland County, NC on May 3, 1958 to the late James Earl Beasley Sr. and Dorothy Smith King.  In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her brother Jaa Beasley.  Donna was a Social Worker. She is survived by a son Ryan Woodell and wife Jennifer of Bonlee; daughter Misty Womack of Sanford; parents, Dorothy Smith King and James...