All Obituaries

Thomas “Tommy” Lewis Poindexter, age 82, of the Deep River Community, died Friday, February 26, 2021 at Transitions Life Care and Hospice Home in Raleigh.  He was born in Lee County, NC, on March 24, 1938, to the late Thomas Eugene Poindexter and Maggie Buchanan Poindexter.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Bertie Marie Riddle Poindexter; sisters, Virginia Crook and Alice Gainey.  Tommy worked in the Roofing business for a number of...

Juanita Lamm Crissman, age 89, of Sanford, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, February 24, 2021. She was born in Lee County, NC on June 11, 1931 to the late Nathaniel Lee Lamm and Leatha Godwin Lamm.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, “J.R.” John Robert Crissman; brother, Earl Lamm and sister, Margie Thomas.  She was a long-time member of Swann Station Baptist Church where she served as choir director for...

Doris Davis Holland went to be with the Lord on February 21st, 2021, at Northside Hospital in St. Petersburg Florida at the age of 73 years old. She is preceded in death by her parents Ivey and Nellie Davis, and her son Paul Rudolph Holland. She is survived by her husband Rudolph Holland, her daughter Angela (Steve), and her grandchildren Rylee and Jon Patrick. Doris was a graduate of Waynesburg College, obtaining a Bachelor’s in Science/Nursing. She was awarded with the...

Mary Eunice Upchurch Chandler, age 85, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at her home surrounded by family. She was born in Harnett County on August 24, 1935 to the late Frank Upchurch and Alberta Collins Upchurch.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Waylon Royce Chandler; daughter, Kay Chandler Parker; son, Waylon Royce Chandler, Jr.; siblings, Edward Upchurch, Bryant Upchurch, Harold Upchurch, Cecil Upchurch, Franklin...

Jimmy Neil Womble, age 77, of Sanford, NC, died Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at his home.  He was born in Lee County, NC, on April 21, 1943 to the late Willie C. Womble and Erselle B. Womack.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his nephew Walter D. Spivey and his step-father Worthy C. Womack.   He is survived by his daughter Jamie N. Womble of Juneau, Alaska; sister Sylvia W. Spivey and husband David of Sanford; brother Michael C. Womack of Sanford,...

A memorial service will be held Sunday, February 28, 2021 at 3:00 PM at Grace Chapel Church.  The family will receive friends following the service.  Covid precautions will be followed and the family requests that guests please wear masks. Honor Rea Christian Lett, 86, born October 15, 1934 of Sanford died Tuesday December 15, 2020 after suffering from a stroke. A native of Lee County Honor attended Broadway School where she was voted Most likely to succeed and where...

Margie Isabel Groce Mann died peacefully at her home, February 19, 2021. She was 98 years old. Margie was born in Lee County, May 19, 1922 to the late David Alton Groce and Leosia Allred Groce.  Margie grew up in Jonesboro and lived her adult life in Lee County.  She married Harold Lindsey Mann, Sr. and raised five children: Harold L. Mann, Jr., David Groce Mann, Ruth Anne Mann Rollins, William Joseph Mann and Edward Harvey Mann.  She is preceded in death by her parents, her...

Gaye Jones Foster, age 73, of Siler City, NC, died Friday, February 19, 2021 at her home. She was born in Hoke County, NC on April 4, 1947 to the late James Russell Jones and Mary Opal Mays Jones.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Randolph “Randy” Bruce Foster.  Gaye had worked for the Pantry Offices. She is survived by daughters Kimberly F. Wilson and husband Addrian of Iva, SC, Amy Suzanne Unger and husband Matthew of Sanford, NC,...

Rebecca Lee Williams Marsh, 75, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at UNC Hospital. She was born in Lee County, NC on March 11, 1945 to the late Joseph Tyre Williams and Dorothy Rosser Williams.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow “Woody” Marsh, Jr and two brothers, Johnny Williams and Jimmy Williams.  Rebecca was a long-time member of Asbury United Methodist Church where she sang in the...

Laura Diane Bell Britt, age 65, of Sanford, NC, passed away Monday, February 15, 2021 at Siler City Center in Siler City, NC. She was born in Columbia, SC on August 8, 1955 to the late Frank Debow Bell and Ann Bell and step-mother, Carolyn Bell who helped raise her after her mother passed away.  Laura was the best cook and enjoyed cooking for family and friends.  She attended Life Springs Church and if health would have allowed, Hillview Christian Assembly.  She never knew a...