Zebulon Vance Cox, Jr., age 87, of Shallotte, North Carolina formerly of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2024, at Grand Strand Medical Center in South Carolina. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are incomplete. Cox Memorial..."Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need."

Ronald Kelvin Coker, age 58, of Sanford formerly of Alaska, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Ronald was born in Alabama on March 26, 1966 to Betty Williams Daniels and the late Gerald Coker. He was an avid Carolina Fan and also enjoyed golf, football and loved playing bingo. He was a loving son, father, brother, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. He leaves behind his mother, Betty Williams Daniels; sons, Casey Coker of Alaska, Collen...

Anita Mihalko Dove, age 78, of Carthage, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2024, at her home, surrounded by her family. Anita was born in England on February 1, 1946 to the late Stephen Mihalko and Gladys Eileen Burton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Dove, Sr. She leaves behind her daughters, Lesley Newman-Morgan of Wilmington, Marcie Newman-Fiske of Carthage; grandsons, Zachary Fiske, Jacob Fiske; sister, Karen Costanzo; brothers, Gary and...

Margaret Mackey Corbin, 97 of Vass, NC died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.   She was born October 18, 1926, in Montrose, NY.  Margaret was the daughter of the late Edward Mills Mackey and Mae Carey Mackey.  She graduated from St. Michaels High School in St. Mary’s County, MD and took classes at St. Mary’s College.  She went to work immediately at Patuxent River Navy Base, Lexington Park, MD, working there until she relocated...

Charles William Bennett, age 81, of Cameron, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at UNC Hospital.  He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on November 15, 1942 to the late Charles and Sarah Harris Bennett. Charles is survived by his son, Randy Bennett (Marsha) of Whispering Pines; daughters, Rebecca Snyder of Kentucky, Rhonda Gould (Jay) also of Kentucky.  He also leaves behind grandchildren and great grandchildren.  No services are planned. Condolences may be sent to...

Betty Doss Bibey Ashburn of Vass, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 91. Born Betty Irene Doss on February 19, 1933, in Mayodan NC to Marvin and Julia Hardy Doss. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mickie Sheffield, her husband Luke Bibey, sons, Dale, Ronnie and Stevie Bibey, her daughter Phyllis Edmisten, grandson William (Blue) Bibey, great grandson Luke Dowd and second husband Roby Ashburn. Betty moved to Moore...

Rev. Charles King was born on September 20, 1934, in Yancey County, NC to his proud parents Ralph and Nancy English. Good Friday March 29, 2024, he departed to be the with the Lord. As a young boy, his stepfather Clint King adopted him, and was a positive influence on his life. God has blessed Charles with long life. He shared that his life was not easy. However, he stated if he had to do it over again, he would not change any of his life experiences. Charles accepted Jesus Christ in his...

Melvin Dennis Cunningham, age 84, of Carthage, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Melvin was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 7, 1939 to the late Clarence Ray and Grace Vincent Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara M.  Cunningham, brother, Vincent Ray Cunningham. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy with over 28 years of service and a tour in Vietnam. He was a loving father,...

Estella McIntosh Lichner, age 85, of Vass, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 4:00pm at Lakeview Presbyterian Church with Pastor Julie Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Estella was born in Moore County on February 9, 1939, to the late John Robert and Ella Oldham McIntosh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...

Deborah Thompson McKenize, age 67, of Pinehurst, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Pinehurst Health & Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00pm at Solid Rock Community Church, Sanford, N.C. with Pastor Brad Marona officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 1 until 2. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Deborah was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on April 25, 1956 to...