Julia Fitch, age 72, of Broadway, passed away on Sunday, April 11, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, with her daughter by her side. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Arrangements are incomplete. Cox Memorial..."Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need."  

  Elizabeth Lynn Hammerman, age 77, of Southern Pines, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her home. Elizabeth was born in Chicago, Illinois on January 23, 1944 to the late Peter Joseph and Gina Blanchi Pendola. She was a loving sister and aunt and will be greatly missed. She is survived by a sister, Marijean Cray of California and nephew, Dominic Rossi of Illinois. Services will be held in Illinois. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox...

  Nell Taylor Street Hinzman, age 80, of Cameron, passed away on Friday, April 2, 2021 at her home, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at 6:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Mike Hinzman officiating. The family will receive friends immediately following the service at the funeral home. Nell was born in Broadway, North Carolina on March 23, 1941 to the late Britten and Jennie Patterson Taylor. In addition to her...

Deborah George Hubbard, age 74, of Whispering Pines, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at her home. Debbie was born in Newton, New Jersey on January 16, 1947 to the late Peter and Mildred George. She was a loving mother and friend and will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her. She is survived by her son, Scott Mathews and wife Heather of Monroe, NC. No services are planned. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. Cox Memorial..."Serving GOD, by...

  Wayne Thomas Sanders, age 77, of Vass, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at his home, with his family by his side. Wayne was born in Onslow County on December 6, 1943 to Arthur Sanders and Mary Parker Sanders. He spent his working career as a truck driver and mechanic. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather and friend and will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife of 43 years, Kathy Moore; children, Mike Sanders of South Carolina, Cindy Sanders,...

William “Bill” Harkness, age 65, of Cameron,  passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, surrounded by his loving family. Bill was born in Saint Paul, Minnesota on September 8, 1955 to the late Nicholas Pies, Sr. and Grace Talbott. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by a brother, Nick Pies. Bill proudly served his country in the U.S. Air Force. His achievements in life were numerous but he will be remembered as a loving...

Gary Rick Bowman aka “Slick Rick”, age 43, of Sanford, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 20, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Jonesboro Cemetery in Sanford with Rev. Robbie Gibson officiating. Family will receive friends after the graveside. Rick was born in Sanford, North Carolina on June 21, 1977 to Gary William Bowman and Joyce Pilson Weatherford. He spent his working career in the landscaping business. He touched many people in...

Linda Louise Oswalt, age 69, of Vass, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021, peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family. Linda was born September 2, 1951 in Colorado to Richard Hiemstra and Roberta Parrish. Linda was a loving and caring wife, mother, sister, grandmother and great-grandmother. She lived her life caring for others and enjoying her family. She was a private caregiver who took care of residents at Fox Hollow Senior Living Community and Penick Village. She is survived...

Elwood Earl Kennedy, Sr., age 86, of Aberdeen, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by his loving family. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 10 until 11. A  private Graveside Service will be held on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 at 1:00 p.m. at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with Full Military Honors. Elwood was born in Duplin County on November 2, 1934 to the late Thomas and...

Shirley Cooke Eddins, age 81, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, surrounded by her family. A Graveside Service will be held on Saturday, March 13, 2021 at 3:30 p.m. at Center United Methodist Church Cemetery in Sanford. Shirley was born in Sanford, North Carolina on January 31, 1940 to the late Lester and Lillie Echols Cooke. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her husband, Richard Foster Eddins,...