Jack Curry Nims, age 92, of Pinehurst, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at his home. Jack was born in New York on April 29, 1926 to Harold D. Nims and Laura Merriel Curry Nims. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Navy. He was a loving father, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his daughter, Chris Nims and son-in-law, Stuart Grossman; grandchildren, Jackie Grossman and Dana Grossman. He was preceded in death by his parents, Harold D. Nims and...

Rose Irene Kovalchick, age 77, of Vass, passed away on Friday, April 19, 2019 at her home. Rose was born in New Jersey on May 31, 1941 to Anthony and Theresa Tucciarone. She was a loving wife, mother and friend and will be deeply missed. She is survived by her husband, John Kovalchick; children, Ronnie Riesinger of Vass, Susan Chapin of New Jersey. She was preceded in death by her parents, Anthony and Theresa Tucciarone; son, Michael Kovalchick; brother, Anthony Tucciarone. Condolences...

Durwood Phillip Boney, age 71, of Clinton, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at White Oak Baptist Church in Clinton from 6:00 until 8:00 p.m. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 18, 2019 at 11:00 a.m. at White Oak Baptist Church in Clinton with Rev. Matthew D. Creech and Rev. Jeffrey Barber officiating. Burial will follow in Clinton Cemetery.  Durwood was born in...

Richard Douglas Kopka, age 71, of Vass Woodlake, passed away on Monday, April 15, 2019 at his home, with his wife by his side. Richard was born in New York on March 11, 1948 to Richard and Frances Kopka. He proudly served his country in the U. S. Air Force and was a Vietnam veteran. He will be deeply missed. He is survived by his wife, Judith Kopka; children, Brian Kopka (Sarah) of Washington, Richard Kopka of California, Alexander Kopka of New Jersey; grandchildren, Wesley Ryan Kopka and...

   Christopher John Thomas, age 43, of Sanford, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, April 11, 2019 at 6:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Ray Moore officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home and other times at the home. Chris was born in Sanford, North Carolina on January 3, 1976 to the late Roy Thomas and...

Winfred Hobgood, Jr., age 75, of Vass formerly of Georgia, passed away on Sunday, April 7, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Winfred was born in Georgia on February 24, 1944 to Winfred Hobgood, Sr. and Catherine Murcher Hobgood. He was a loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. He is survived by his sons, Michael Hobgood (Tammy) of Vass, Terry Hobgood of Aberdeen, Brent Hobgood...

Donald Wayne Bridgers, Sr., age 80, of Vass, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2019 at FirstHealth Hospice House, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 31, 2019 at 3:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Pastor Lee McKinney officiating.  The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. A private family burial will follow in Johnson Grove Cemetery. Donald was born in Fuquay-Varina on April 14,...

Jerry Ray Craven, age 68, of Vass, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family.  A visitation will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 from 6-8 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Vass. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Vass. Burial will follow at Pleasant Hill Methodist Church Cemetery in Jackson Springs. Ray was born in Pinehurst, North...

Nicholas Everly Gordon, Age 68, of Cameron, passed away on Tuesday, March 26, 2019 at his home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, March 29, 2019 at 2:00 p.m. at Cameron Presbyterian Church in Cameron with Rev. Katherine Dudley officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the church. Nick was born in Columbia, Missouri on February 3, 1951 to the late Malcolm and Dorothy Butler Gordon. He proudly served his...

George Bethune Wright, age 89, of Aberdeen, passed away after having been in a nursing home for approximately six years on Friday, March 22, 2019 at Pinehurst Health and Rehab. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, March 28, 2019 at 2:00 p.m at Bethesda Presbyterian Church Cemetery in the family plot with full Military Honors. George was born in Raeford, North Carolina on July 13, 1929 to Walter Hall and Nellie Mae McInnis Wright. He entered the Marines when he was seventeen years...