Stephen Pitela, age 89, of Vass, passed away on Saturday, January 15, 2022, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are incomplete. Cox Memorial..."Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need,"  

Herman Cameron Thomas, Jr., age 79, of Vass, passed away on Monday, January 10, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, surrounded by family. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 3:30 pm at Barbeque Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Sanford with Pastor Russell Blackman officiating. Cameron was born in Harnett County on November 13, 1942 to the late Herman Cameron Thomas and Mary Kate Darroch Thomas. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in...

Larry Wayne Bowen, Jr. was born to Doris Defee Bowen and Larry Wayne Bowen, Sr. on December 27, 1949.  He grew up on Midland Avenue just a few doors down from his grandparents, John Morgan and Maude Defee.  He attended W. B. Wicker, Floyd Knight, Sanford Middle and Central High School where he made many lifelong friends.  He attended Sandhills Community College and Gaston Technical Institute where he met his future wife, Suzanne Neal.  They would have celebrated 53 years...

Judith Waddell Cress, age 71, passed away peacefully following a brief illness, on January 7, 2022 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 14, 2022 at 12:00 noon at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Vass, with Dr. Mark Carver officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 11 until 12 at the Funeral Home. Burial will follow the service at Wayside Evangelical Presbyterian Church Cemetery in...

Michael Caddell Cummings, Jr., age 42, of Carthage, passed away on January 7, 2022. A Graveside Service with Military Honors will be held on Saturday, January 15, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cummings Cemetery in Vass. Michael was born on April 9, 1979 to Michael Caddell Cummings, Sr. and Cindy Williamson. He was a carpenter and also proudly served his country in the United States National Guard. He is survived by several aunts, uncles, cousins and a special childhood friend, Angel Duncan of...

  Roy Eugene “Gene” Grant, Jr., age 66, of Vass, passed away on Thursday, January 6, 2022, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, January 9, 2022, at 3:00pm at Open Arms Community Church with Pastor John Brown officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 2 until 3. Burial will following at Johnson Grove Cemetery in Vass. Masks are required. Gene was born in Scotland County on...

Baby girl, Lucy Maria Ramirez infant daughter of Rafael Sosa Ortiz and Arilene Pina-Ramirez passed away on Wednesday, January 5, 2022. An angel wrote in the book of life my baby's name and date of birth, then whispered as she closed the book, "too beautiful for earth." A private visitation will be held on Monday, January 10, 2022, at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel. A private graveside service will be held on Tuesday, January 11, 2022, at New Home Baptist...

Michael Lynn Robinson, age 70, of Cameron, passed away on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at his home. Michael was born in Moore County on October 5, 1951 to the late Wallace McIntosh and Magaline Robinson. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by two brothers. He is survived by his wife of 23 years, Lolita Sparks Robinson; sisters, Debra McIntosh, Wanda Golden; brother, Derek McIntosh. No services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox...

Richard Duane Friends, age 76, of Vass, passed away on Saturday, January 1, 2022, in Linden, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 3:00pm at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Full Military Honors.  His family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home from 2 until 3:00pm. Richard was born in Woodhull, New York on September 28, 1945, to Richard Lee Friends and Louise Wheatcraft Friends. Richard proudly served...

Dexter Ray Cox, Sr., age 78, passed away on Thursday, December 30, 2021, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Monday, January 3, 2022, at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 6 until 8pm. A Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, January 4, 2022, at 3:00pm at Ephesus Baptist Church Cemetery with Pastor Larry White officiating. Dexter was born in Lee County on March 23, 1943, to the late Zebulon Vance Cox, Sr., and Nolie Thomas Cox. In...