Paula Fitzmaurice Vandermark, age 71, of Vass Woodlake, passed away on Monday, October 19, 2020 at her home, surrounded by her loving family with candles lit, listening to Johnny Mathis. Paula was born in Pecos, Texas on February 9, 1949 to the late James and Dorothy Haywood Fitzmaurice. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Lynda Purdy and Debra Deavor, brother, John Fitzmaurice. Paula was known for her many beautiful homes she created and scrumptious...

On Tuesday, October 6, 2020, Gene Paul Spory, loving husband, father and Pop Pop passed away at the age of 80 at Fox Hollow Senior Living. He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Margie Robison Spory. Gene was the last surviving child of John and Margaret (Dyer) Spory. He is preceded in death by his brothers and sisters, Jack, Phyllis, Don, Jane and Peggy Spory. Born and raised in Johnstown, PA, Gene played ice hockey and wrestled in high school.  After graduating from high school,...

Ray Hector Stewart, age 88, of Aberdeen, went to his heavenly home on Tuesday, October 6, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by his family. Ray was born in Moore County on March 8, 1932 to the late Challie Hampton and Bertha Mae Stewart. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Mary Magdeline Stewart, daughter, Sylvia Stewart, brother, Wade Stewart. Some things he enjoyed were fishing and spending time with his family. He will be greatly...

  Malcus Eugene Sauls, age 89, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2020 at Compass Health & Rehab in Mebane, North Carolina. A Celebration of Life with Military Honors will be held on Wednesday, October 7, 2020 at 1:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel in Vass with Pastor Steve Rosser officiating. Family will receive friends immediately following the service at the Funeral Home. Gene was born in Wake County on August 23, 1931, to the late Waylon and Gladys Earp...

Joe Fulton Furr, age 81, of Norman, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2020 at his home, surrounded by his family. A visitation will be held on Thursday, October 1, 2020 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home from 6:00 until 8:00 pm. Joe was born in Moore County on October 14, 1938 to the late Joe Martin and Marvie Boyd Furr. In addition to his parents he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Joanne Furr, sister, Magdalene Carpenter, brothers, Melvin, J. W., Ray, James and Bobby Furr....

Michael Lee Trumbo passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 in Pinehurst, NC.  Michael was born the day before VE Day, May 7, 1945 to Francis (Pinky) and Mary (Poopsy) Trumbo in Clarinda, IA.  Mike had health struggles for the last 18 years and his lowly body has now been transformed to be like Jesus' glorious body (Philippians 3:21).     Mike (Poppy) and his wife Belinda (Nonny) were married for 43 years.  They met on a blind date and were engaged 2 weeks...

John Edward Shamblin, age 41, of West End, passed away on Monday, September 21, 2020 in South Carolina. A Celebration of Life will be held at a later date. John was born in Chapel Hill, North Carolina on November 29, 1978 to Paul Shamblin of West End and Jana Coolgae of Florida. Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com Cox Memorial...Serving GOD, by serving families in a time of need."

Lelia McHarney Eury, age 94, of Vass, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, surrounded by her loving family. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at 2:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Vanya Mullinax and Rev. Dean Abernathy officiating. Burial will follow at Rocky Fork Christian Church Cemetery. Lelia was born in Beaufort County on December 8, 1925 to the late Charles and Lucy McHarney. In...

Johnnie Junior Buie, age 87, of Vass, passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, September 13, 2020 at 3:00 p.m. at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Dr. Bill Vaughn officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home. Burial will follow in the Highland Baptist Church Cemetery. CDC Guidelines will be followed for COVID-19 and the family recommends that masks be...

Jacob Scott Lemley, age 24, of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2020 at his home. A Memorial Service will be held on Wednesday, September 9, 2020 at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel at 6:00 p.m. with Pastor Jonathan Wilson officiating. The family will received friends immediately following the service at the funeral home and other times at the home, 229 Key Road, Sanford NC 27332. Jacob was born in Winston Salem on January 17, 1996 to David Scott and Joan Morris Lemley. He...