Aug 11, 2026

Ernestine Marie Womble Stone Age 92 of Apex passed away on Wednesday (8/11/2026) at her home. Surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Wake County August 7, 1934, daughter of Kadir Henderson Womble and Obelia Seagrove Womble. Ernestine loved to read, especially her Bible. She enjoyed growing flowers. She was also a great seamstress, enjoyed making clothes...

Aug 3, 2026

Melodye Pendergraft Cotten, age 65 of Broadway, NC passed on Monday (8/3/2026) at Central Carolina Hospital. Melodye was born in Wake County on April 5,1961, daughter of Johnny Pendergraft and Carolyn Mitchell Pendergraft. Melodye loved spending time with her loving family. She had a loving heart for animals. A Private Celebration of Life Service will be held at a...

Aug 2, 2026

Clayborn "Clay" Michael Rattz, age 65 of Sanford passed away on Sunday (8/2/2026) at Central Carolina Hospital. Clay was born in Lee County on April 22,1961 son of Clayborn Earl Rattz and Jean Bennett Rattz. Clay was preceded in death by his parents Clayborn Earl Rattz and Jean Rattz Bass; his brother Tim Rattz. Clay enjoyed doing carpentry and...

Jul 27, 2026

Gerald "Jerry" Wayne Gunter, age 82 of New Hill, NC passed away on Monday (7/27/2026) at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC surrounded by his loving family. Gerald was born in Chatham County on May 13,1944 son of Alvarado Banks Gunter and Mary Catherine Cross Gunter. Jerry was preceded in death by his parents,wife Carolyn Morris Gunter, and his...

Jul 24, 2026

Elizabeth "Libby" Mansfield Thomas, age 56 of Sanford, passed away at her home on Friday (7/24/2026) surrounded by her family. Elizabeth was born in Lee County on June 22,1970, daughter of Ellis Max Mansfield and Sharon Bryant Mansfield. She was preceded in death by her father and stepmother Ellis Max Mansfield and Lisa Mansfield. Her mother Sharon Bryant Mansfield,...

Jun 15, 2026

Moncure:  Nancy Marie Painter Haire

Nancy Marie Painter Haire, age 84 of Moncure passed away on Monday (6/15/2026) at her home surrounded by her family. Nancy was born on January 10, 1942, daughter of Otis Clifton Painter and Alma Davis Painter. Nancy was preceded in death by her parents, her husband William "Bill" Haire, One son Marl...

May 6, 2026

CAMERON, NC:       TOMMY LAWRENCE

Tommy Lawrence, age 91 of Cameron, NC, passed away on Wednesday (5/6/2026) at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Tommy was born in Wake County, NC. Son of Elie Lawrence and Cora Elsie Goodwin Lawrence. Tommy was a member of the Good Shepherd Baptist Church in Cameron, NC. One of Tommy's...

Apr 26, 2026

PINNACLE, NC:       ANGLEA "ANGIE" SMITH PATRICK

ANGLEA "ANGIE" SMITH PATRICK, Age 60 of Pinnacle, NC formerly of New Hill, NC passed away at her home on Sunday April 26, 2026. Anglea was born in Orange County, NC on September 23, 1965, daughter of James Milton Smith and Teresa Grae Davis. Anglea was preceded in death by her...

Mar 1, 2026

Chapel Hill: Phillip Lawrence Markham

Phillip Lawrence Markham, age 68 of Chapel Hill, passed away Sunday (3/1/2026) at home. Phillip was born in Chatham County, at Mathiesen Clinic in Pittsboro, NC on January 24,1958. Son of Jesse Jefferson Markham and  Helen Mae Weaver Markham. Phillip was preceded in death by his parents. A graveside service will be...

Feb 26, 2026

Snow Camp:  Lola Saunders Honaker

Lola Saunders Honaker, age 75 of Snow Camp, NC. Formerly of Sanford, NC, passed away on Thursday (2/26/2026) at her home surrounded by her family. Lola was born in Lee County, on January 17,1951, daughter of Jerry M. Saunders and Kathleen Burke Saunders. Lola was preceded in death by her parents; her...