All Obituaries

Paul Glenn York, Jr., age 90, of Broadway, NC passed away Tuesday, January 25, 2022 at his home, surrounded by his family. He was born in Lee County, NC on June 24, 1931 to the late Paul Glenn York, Sr. and Mildred Jarrell York.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister Nancy Appen and the love of his life, his wife of 72 years, Evelyn McKinney York. Glenn was owner/operator of Avent & Thomas, Inc. for over 35 years.  He was a faithful, life-long...

Imogene Douglas Clegg died January 24th, 2022, at home in Apex, North Carolina.  Imogene, born December 19, 1930, in Sanford to the late Ora and Hettie Douglas, married Alvis B. Clegg, Jr.  Alvis’ employment with the CIA provided the family with many diverse living experiences. After graduation from Campbell and Wake Forest Universities, Imogene worked at the First Baptist Church, Rocky Mount, NC and taught in Asheboro and Sanford, NC; Angola, Indiana; Oxon Hill, Maryland;...

Nancy Lynn Hall Godfrey, age 90, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, January 22, 2022, at Central Carolina Hospital. She was born in Lee County on February 3, 1931, to the late John Berryman Hall and Lucy Rosetta High Hall.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Roy Lee Godfrey, Sr.; grandson, Randy Godfrey; brother, Bobby Blue Hall and sisters, Ruby Hall Cooper, John Anna Eades and Harriett Lucas. Mrs. Godfrey enjoyed her flower garden;...

Mabel Kathleen “Pinkie” Hall Dowdy, age 97, of the Asbury Community, passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lee County, NC on January 3, 1925 to the late Samuel D. Hall and Nora Lee Burns Hall.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Joseph Oren Dowdy and siblings S.D. Hall, Jr.,  Henry Hall, Max Hall, Jack Hall, Bobbie Sue Wall, Jerry Hall and Billy Hall.  Though...

Marian Gail Mashburn Johnson, age 75, of Sanford, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, January 17, 2022, at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro. She was born in Carbonton, NC, on June 20, 1946, to the late Archie Mashburn and Rena Mae Purvis Mashburn.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a brother, Donnie Mashburn.  Gail retired from Pfizer after 20 years of service.   She was an avid gardener and beekeeper,...

Laura Desoto Spence, age 71, of Broadway, died January 13, 2022 at her home. Mrs. Spence was born in Fresno, CA, on May 29, 1950, to the late Able James Desoto and Esther Simbol Woods.  She was a home maker and enjoyed taking care of her family and friends. Surviving relatives include her son, Travis Spence of Broadway; daughter Tammie Lynn Spence of Broadway; her partner of many years Joe Goins; brother Jayme David Desoto and Lysa of Texas; grandchildren, Erik Wofford, Brooklyn...

Christopher Scott Prevatte, 53, of Broadway, NC passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2022. He passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones. He was preceded in death by his father, William Ray Prevatte (Billy). Chris was a hardworking, selfless man who made it his life’s mission to provide for his family. He has been married to his beloved wife Vicki Prevatte for 33 years. He will best be remembered for his loyalty to his family and his hard work that he devoted to Martin...

Peggy Jane McLendon Coggin, age 85, of Sanford, stepped into her Heavenly Home on January 12, 2022 surrounded by her three children in her home.  She was born in Lee County on September 19, 1936 to the late Willie Thomas (Bill) McLendon, Sr. and the late Margaret Elizabeth Harrington McLendon.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by “the love of her life” of 65 years, Willis James (Jimmie) Coggin, her sister Elizabeth Bryan McLendon Patterson, brother...

Robert Lee Williams, age 72, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. He was born in Robeson County on June 24, 1949, to the late Edward Williams and Eva Mae Allen Williams.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by siblings, Marie Cooke, Betty Clegg, Margaret Williams and Eddie Williams.  Robert was retired from Pac Fab where he worked as warehouse supervisor.  He is survived by his loving wife, Linda...

Debra Jean Love Brown, age 63, of Sanford, NC, passed away Monday, January 10, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital with her family by her side. She was born in Lee County on May 21, 1958, to the late Robert Harold Love and Dorothy Dorman Love.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by brothers Robert Waylon Love (infant) and Larry Wayne Love.  Debra worked many years for MOEN in quality control and attended Kendale Acres Freewill Baptist Church. ...