Helen McMillan Brooks, age 79, of Durham, passed away on Tuesday, August 20, 2019 at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 24, 2019 at 4:30 p.m. at Pleasant Hill Baptist Church with Pastor Gregg Newton officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 3:30 until 4:30. Helen was born in Sneads, Florida on September...

Derrick Justin Wendler, age 40, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, August 15, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Larry Martin officiating. Following the service there will be Firefighters Honor Guard and Masonic Rite #181. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Derrick was born in Lancaster, Pennsylvania...

Joseph David Kennerly, Sr, age 75, of Cameron, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by his family. Joseph was born in Philadelphia, Pennsylvania on May 1, 1944 to Paul George and Katherine Reinas Kennerly.  He served over 21 years as a Volunteer Firefighter. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend and will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife of 52 years, Bette Kennerly; children, Barbara...

Retired Marine Master Sargent Andrew John Boese, age 67, of Sanford, was called up to meet his Savior on Monday, August 5, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He passed peacefully surrounded by family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 10, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Curtis Norris officiating.The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Burial will be held in...

Henry Clay Jones, Jr., age 75, of Carthage, passed away on Wednesday, August 7, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Henry was born in Suffolk, Virginia on September 22, 1943 to the late Henry Jones, Sr. and Dorothy Jones. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Ronald Jones. He is survived by his wife, Patricia Jones and one brother, Barry Jones. Per his request, no services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox...

Rebecca Diggs Walters, age 81, of Carthage, passed away peacefully on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, August 6, 2019 at 6:00 p.m at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Darrell Garner officiating.  A private burial will be held the following day in Hope Mill, NC. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Rebecca was born...

David Brooks Wicker, age 68, of Cameron, passed away on Wednesday, July 31, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by his family. David was born in Sanford, North Carolina on October 16, 1950 to the late James Weldon Wicker, Sr and Orene Sheffield Paulus. He had a loving and generous heart and a wonderful smile that could light up a room.  He loved his family and friends dearly and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his daughter,...

Layton Frank Jones, age 80, of Vass, passed away on Monday, July 22, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, July 24, 2019 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 6 until 8 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 25, 2019 at A New Beginning Assembly of God Church in Vass at 2:00 p.m. with Pastor Jane Andrews and Pastor Sherry Baird officiating. Burial will follow in Johnson Grove Cemetery with Military Honors. Layton was born...

  Dorothy Smith Stephenson, age 91, of Aberdeen, passed away on Tuesday, July 23, 2019 at her home, with her loving family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, August 17, 2019 at Victory Baptist Church in Carthage at 2:00 p.m.  The family will receive friends at Victory Baptist Church following the service. Dorothy was born in Benson, North Carolina on August 16, 1927 to the late Roy Edwin and Carrie Foote Smith. In addition to her parents, she was...

Howard Driggers, III, age 53, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 27, 2019 from 2:00 p.m. until 7:00 p.m. for family and friends, at the home of his brother, Jerry Driggers, 501 Great Dane Road, Sanford, NC 27330. Howard was born in Laurinburg, North Carolina on October 23, 1965 to Howard Driggers, Jr and Shirley Chavis Driggers. Thank you, for accepting...