All Obituaries

Charles Andrew Hickman, age 68, of Sanford, NC, died Saturday, July 20, 2019 at his home. He was born in Lee County, NC on April 27, 1951 to Posie Lee Hickman and Margie Kellam Hickman.  His father preceded him in death along with two sisters Evelene Brafford and Geraldine Yates.  Charles was a brick mason and owned and operated Charles Hickman Masonry for many years.  He received a lifetime deacon recognition at Grace Independent Baptist Church in Olivia and loved the UNC...

Mildred Giles Cox Cavanaugh, age 84, of White Lake, NC, formerly of Sanford, NC, went home to be with our Lord on July 19, 2019. She was born in Missouri and lived in various places including Detroit, Michigan, Sanford, NC, Ocean Isle Beach, NC and White Lake, NC. Our beloved “Mick” was a retired LPN with Central Carolina Hospital, where she served many as well as in her personal life.  She was loved by her family and friends wherever she worked and lived and will be...

  Gerald Scott Nowell, age 65, of Sanford, passed away at his home on Wednesday, July 17, 2019 after a short illness. He was born on May 20, 1954 to the late William Oliver Nowell and Geneva Beeson Nowell.  Gerald worked for many years at Lee Paving Company.  He enjoyed meeting new friends each week at his flea market. In addition to his mother, Gerald is survived by his brothers, Shelton Nowell of Sanford and Dennis Edward Nowell and wife, Janice of Sanford and several...

On Tuesday, July 16, 2019, Creable Elaine Dean Bland, age 65, of Sanford, North Carolina, a Warrior of Christ, gained her Angel Wings. As a devout Christian, Creable is now resting peacefully with her Savior.   She was born in Lee County on November 18, 1953 to the late Charles Dewitt Dean and Anna McLean Dean. She gave of her life, time, and energy to help better the lives of others. She retired as a Teacher Assistant with over 20 years of service to Lee County Schools. She was...

Jeffrey Lynn Coe, age 59, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at The Laurels of Chatham. He was born in Lee County on August 25, 1959 to the late James Carol Coe and Annie Ruth Whitaker Coe.  Prior to a decline in his health, Jeff worked for many years at Carnes Company.  If you knew Jeff, you knew he was an avid Carolina fan.  He loved people. Jeff is survived by his brother, Ronnie Coe and wife, Shirley of Sanford; a sister, Renee Patterson and husband,...

Nancy Louise Stone Causey, age 79, of Sanford, passed away at her home on Sunday, July 14, 2019 She was born in Lee County on August 13, 1939 to the late Theodore Stone and Maggie Ray Stone.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Causey.  Nancy is survived by her son, Bobby Causey of Sanford; two daughters, Gail Johnson and husband, Larry of Sanford and Hilda Causey of Sanford; five grandchildren; eight great-grandchildren and three...

Sarah (Sally) Perrin Thrower Hardison, 81, of Cheraw, South Carolina died Saturday, July 13, 2019 in Sanford, North Carolina in hospice care following a stroke.  A graveside service will be held August 10, 2019 at 10:30 AM at Chatham Hill Memorial Gardens in Cheraw.  In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to St. David’s Cemetery Association, PO Box 1196, Cheraw, SC 29520 or All Saints’ Episcopal Church, 635 Hamilton Street, Roanoke Rapids, NC 27870. Born in Cheraw,...

Christopher Rafael Johnson, age 18, of Lehigh Acres. Florida died Sunday, July 7, 2019. Mr. Johnson is survived by his father, Gerardo Acosta of Sanford, N.C. and his mother, Rebecca Johnson of Florida; three brothers, Nicholas Gantes, Victor Johnson, and Jordy Johnson, of Florida; a sister, Angel Johnson of Florida; an aunt, Valerie Galtieri and husband Ryan; an uncle, David Jones and wife, Jamie and by a maternal grandmother, Cheryl Bird of Sanford, N.C. The family will receive friends...

Jamie Kuster Boisvert, age 40, of Goldston, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born in Union County, New Jersey to Patricia Waite Kuster and the late Howard John Kuster, Jr.  Jamie was a loving mother and wife.  Her other passion was animal rescue – especially dogs.  She believed every animal deserved a loving home.  In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband, Brian Boisvert; two sons, Brian Boisvert,...

James “Jimmy” Vance Williams, Jr., age 71, of New Hill, passed away on Saturday, July 6, 2019 at his home. He was born on July 12, 1947 to the late James Vance Williams, Sr. and Katie Shepperd Garner.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a son, James Vance Williams, III; sisters, Hannah McLean, Barbara Hathcock and step-brother, Jerry Garner.  Jimmy worked for many years as a welder with Casey Industrial, Inc. and D&S Construction. Jimmy is...