Richard Allen Nesbitt, Operations Specialist 2nd Class Petty Officer U.S. Navy, 64, of Brandon, Mississippi was welcomed into the presence of the Lord on July 29, 2021. A devoted husband, father and "papa" to four grandchildren, he will be deeply missed, but his family rejoices as he was a man who loved the Lord with deep faith. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021 at Bible Tabernacle in Southern Pines, North Carolina. The family will receive visitors at...

  Patricia Thomas Hancock, age 82, of Southern Pines, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Patricia was born in Washington DC on October 13, 1938 to the late George Ruldolph and Mildred McNeill Thomas. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her son, Edward Harris and grandson, Kenneth Ross. Her achievements in life were numerous and she will be remembered as a loving mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and...

William “Billy” Tobo Daggett, Sr. age 58, of Carthage, was called home on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at 2:00 p.m. at Mercy Life Ministries in Sanford with Pastor Yonas Badi officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service from 1 until 2 p.m. Burial will follow at Buffalo Cemetery in Sanford. Billy was born in Richmond Heights, Ohio on August...

Sally Semenow White, age 81, of Vass passed away on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Sally was born in Watertown, New York on June 14, 1940 to the late Joseph Michael and Frances Carter Semenow.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James K. White, Sr. and sister, Joanna Semenow. Sally was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her son, James K. White, Jr....

Peggy Lou (Alexander, Boenke) Ault, age 91, of Carthage, passed away on Friday, July 16 at First Health Hospice. Peggy was born on January 13, 1930.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her children, Peggy Jo Clark (Roland) of Carthage, North Carolina, Pamela Sue Maurus of Brandenburg, Kentucky, Bobbie Hollingsworth (Gary) of Cincinnati, Ohio, Richard Ault of Aberdeen, Meda Finley (Regan) of Amelia, Ohio,...

William “Bill” Lewis McFadyen, age 70, of Cameron, passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church in Lobelia. A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 19, 2021 from 6 until 8 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home in Vass. Bill was born on May 4, 1951, to the late James Lewis and Daisy Marks McFadyen and grew up in Raeford, North Carolina. He spent his career working...

Charlie Miller McGehee, age 80, of Cameron, passed away on Tuesday, July 13, 2021 at UNC Hospice Care in Pittsboro, surrounded by his family. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, July 17, 2021 at 4:00 p.m. at Cameron Community Cemetery with Pastor Ralph Douglas officiating. A visitation will be held at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 2 until 3 p.m. prior to the graveside service. Charlie was born in Sanford, North Carolina on September 25, 1940 to the late Jim and Katie Godfrey...

Percy Ralph Page, age 84, of Carthage, went to his heavenly home on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at home, surrounded by his loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at 11:00 a.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Vass with Pastor John Chavis and Pastor Mike Garner officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the Funeral Home from 10 until 11. A private family burial will follow at Emmanuel Baptist Church Cemetery in...

Angela Jenean Sweat Martatos, age 52, of Carthage, passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Angie was born in Moore County on March 31, 1969 to Osborne Sweat and Pauline McDonald Sweat. She was a loving mother, daughter, sister, aunt, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her mother, Pauline Sweat of Carthage; children, David Wayne Smith of Cameron and Angelina Lynn Martatos of Sanford; sisters, Amber...

James “Jimmy” Lane Metcalf, age 61, of Cameron, passed away on Thursday, July 1, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Jimmy was born in Santa Barbara, California on March 14, 1960 to the late James Edward Metcalf and Martha Gay Webb. He was a self employed construction worker and was also a licensed home inspector. Jimmy was an avid fisherman and belonged to the Sandhills Bassmasters. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Tammy McGehee Metcalf; sisters, Cathey...