All Obituaries

Mark Clifton Hickman,  age 60, of Broadway, NC, died Sunday, April 14, 2024. He was born in Lee County, NC on June 28, 1963 to the late John Deward Hickman, Sr. and Virginia Haithcock Hickman. John worked in construction as a carpenter. He is survived by his aunts Patsy Haithcock Sloan, Shirley Hickman Spivey all of Sanford; and numerous cousins. A graveside service will be held Saturday, April 20, 2024 at 11:00 AM at Buffalo Cemetery with Pastor Paul Conley officiating.  There...

Peggy Louellis (Wicker) Wicker, age 82 of Sanford, NC, passed away Thursday, April 11, 2024 at Transition Life Care in Raleigh, NC with her family by her side. She was born in Harnett County, NC on June 9, 1941 to the late Ellis Wicker and Louise Maddox Wicker.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, of 50 years, David Virgil Wicker, Jr. and sisters Carolyn Cole and Helen Mauldin. Peggy was a strong and independent woman who cared about others.  She...

Dorothy Nall Sizemore, age 90, of Sanford, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation. She was born in Moore County to the late Toy Nall and Beaulah Stoltz Nall.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, Arnsby “Tom” Sizemore and son, Mark Anthony “Tony” Sizemore. She was the oldest living member of Red Branch Church having joined the church at the age of 11 years.  She...

William Edward Gunter, “William Ed”, age 64 of Sanford, NC, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at UNC Hospital. He was born in Chatham County on August 24, 1959 to Herbert Burns Gunter and the late Betty Mae Poindexter Gunter.  William Ed worked in the trucking industry as a truck driver for many years.  He was an outdoorsman and enjoyed fishing, camping and playing a good game of horseshoes.  He also enjoyed watching football and...

Ivy “Foster” McNeill, age 73, of Sanford, NC, passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home, surrounded by his family.  He was born November 8, 1950 to the late Phoenix McNeill and Almeta Parrish McNeill.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his two brothers Mitchell and Carlton McNeill; three sisters-in-law Janice, Grace and Donna; a brother-in-law Wayne Poe. He was a graduate of Benhaven High School and CCTC, now CCCC with an Associate’s...

Charles “Edgar” Patterson of Broadway, NC, a devoted follower of Jesus Christ, went to be with his Heavenly and earthly fathers in glory on April 5th, at Duke Hospital in Raleigh. Living on the same family farm his entire life, Edgar loved the land, and even though he worked full-time at Allied/Honeywell for much of his adult life after graduating from Boone Trail School in 1976, he tirelessly worked it as a farmer until his body would no longer allow in this last year. 40 years...

Bobby Joe “Joey” Stewart, age 67, of Sanford, NC, passed away Friday, April 5, 2024 at Valley Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Taylorsville, NC. He was born in Lee County, NC on March 19, 1957 to the late Robert Howard Stewart and Mary Elizabeth Beal Wright.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his daughter-in-law Danielle Reece Stewart. Joey was a friend to everyone he met.  He served our community as a local insurance agent for 42 years. He...

Roger Wayne Phillips, Jr., age 64, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 4, 2024 at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home. He was born in Lee County on January 27, 1960 to the late Roger Wayne Phillips Sr., and Addie M. Cooke. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a brother Kenneth Lee Phillips. He enjoyed spending time outdoors, was a car and motorcycle enthusiast especially Harley Davidson. He enjoyed watching Nascar. But his Love of family was most important...

Rhonda was born on December 18, 1967 in Union Town, PA and passed away at her home on April 3rd, 2024. Rhonda is preceded in death by her husband of 42 years, Joel Ellis Yates 11-2-65 / 1-1-24. Her parents Lonnie Hughes 8-30-39 / 7-6-22. Helen Elizabeth Hughes 4-29-52 / 11-20-15.  Rhonda was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend. She loved gardening, wearing her extravaganza hats and bright makeup. She devoted her last year's to her family and her fur babies Rubie...

Veronica Louise Meert, age 35, of Sanford, NC, passed away on Monday, April 1, 2024 at SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan Hospice Home. She was born in Huntsville, Alabama on July 13, 1988 to Rebecca Blackmon Meert and the late Timothy Allan Meert.  In addition to her father, Veronica was preceded in death by her sister, Jessica Meert.  She was a speech therapist. In addition to her mother, Veronica is survived by her brother, Zachary Meert of Raleigh and a very special niece, Aleena...