William “Hub” Herbert Kimball, age 86, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at his home. Hub was born in Moore County on June 19, 1936, to the late James Franklin Kimball and Margaret Crabtree Evans. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his children, Susan Sineath, Joyce Smith, David Kimball and Terry Kimball, sisters, Alzadea McRae, Peggy Prince, and Rebecca Carrington, brother, James Franklin Kimball, Jr. He is survived by his daughter, Beverly Cummings of...

Lynda Palmer Kelkuski, age 69, of Cameron, passed away on Monday, May 29, 2023, at her home, with family by her side. Lynda was born in Jersey City, New Jersey on June 27, 1953 to the late William Palmer, Jr. and Marion Lewis Palmer. She is survived by her husband, Edward Joseph Kelkuski, children, Tammy Lynn Kelkuski, Todd Richard Ciuk, Richard Patrick Ciuk (Emily), four grandchildren. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com. No services are planned. Cox...

Priscilla Penegar Andrews, age 87, of Pinehurst, passed away on Sunday, May 28, 2023, at St. Joseph of the Pines, surrounded by her family. Priscilla was born in Rockingham, North Carolina on March 21, 1936 to the late Heath Penegar and Ruby Gordon Penegar. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Elbert Penegar. She is survived by her husband of 68 years, Floyd Andrews, son, Richard Andrews, two grandchildren and three great-grandchildren. Condolences may be...

Bobby went peacefully to the Lord on Wednesday, May 17, 2023, with his loved ones at his side.  Born April 21, 1934, and raised in Lobelia by Maggie Newton Brooks and Robert L. Brooks, Sr.  He served our country in the U.S. Army in communications for 2 years before starting work at the Maritron.  He started his career in banking at The Carolina Bank in Aberdeen in 1965 and moved to the Vass branch where he went on to become Vice President and...

Cynthia “Cindy” McInnis King, age 55, of Jackson Springs, passed away on Tuesday, May 16, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House, surrounded by her family. A visitation will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 6 until 8. Burial will be on Saturday, May 20, 2023, at 3:00 pm at West End Cemetery. Cindy was born in Moore County on August 20, 1967 to Brenda Hannah McInnis and the late Alan Raymond McInnis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in...

Larry Franklin Smith, age 78, of Vass, passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Friday, May 19, 2023 at 4:00 pm at Mt. Pleasant Christian Church with Rev. James Estes officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 3 until 4. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Larry was born in Hoke County on May 5, 1945 to the late James Franklin Smith...

Patricia “Tricia” Key Medlin, of Southern Pines, passed away on Friday, May 5, 2023, at UNC Hospital, with her family by her side. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, May 7, 2023, at 3:00pm at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Frank Suggs officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home from 2 until 3. Burial will follow at Pineywood Baptist Church Cemetery. Tricia was born in Moore County to Betty Lou Key and the late...

Wendy Zinn Hanks, age 71, of Vass, passed away on Thursday, May 4, 2023, at her home, surrounded by her loving family. Wendy was born in Connecticut on July 8, 1951, to the late Norman Zinn and Beatrice Pearlstein Zinn. Wendy was a very loving and strong woman. She loved all animals, especially her many pets and the animals she rescued. She took great pride in her flowers and her bird feeders were always full. Wendy had a deep love of music and was always found dancing in the kitchen. She...

Angela Cedillo Hayes, age 59, of Aberdeen, passed away on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice House, surrounded by her family. Angela was born in Germany on November 19, 1963 to Loretta Sprangler Liming and the late Raul Cedillo. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother and friend and will be greatly missed. In addition to her mother, she is survived by her husband of 25 years, Stacey Hayes; daughter, Kathrine Amanda Wilkinson (Wayne) of Cameron, step daughter, Taylor...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved Joseph Franklin Frye, age 82, of Vass, who passed away on Saturday, April 29, 2023, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, surrounded by his loving family. He was a true warrior in his battle against cancer, but his earthly body finally grew tired. The Family will receive family and friends on Tuesday, May 2, 2023, from 6-8pm, at Cox Memorial Funeral Home. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, May 3, 2023, at...