Margaret Mackey Corbin, 97 of Vass, NC died peacefully on Thursday, April 4, 2024, surrounded by her family.   She was born October 18, 1926, in Montrose, NY.  Margaret was the daughter of the late Edward Mills Mackey and Mae Carey Mackey.  She graduated from St. Michaels High School in St. Mary’s County, MD and took classes at St. Mary’s College.  She went to work immediately at Patuxent River Navy Base, Lexington Park, MD, working there until she relocated...

Charles William Bennett, age 81, of Cameron, passed away on Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at UNC Hospital.  He was born in Muskegon Heights, Michigan on November 15, 1942 to the late Charles and Sarah Harris Bennett. Charles is survived by his son, Randy Bennett (Marsha) of Whispering Pines; daughters, Rebecca Snyder of Kentucky, Rhonda Gould (Jay) also of Kentucky.  He also leaves behind grandchildren and great grandchildren.  No services are planned. Condolences may be sent to...

Betty Doss Bibey Ashburn of Vass, North Carolina passed away peacefully at her home on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at the age of 91. Born Betty Irene Doss on February 19, 1933, in Mayodan NC to Marvin and Julia Hardy Doss. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Mickie Sheffield, her husband Luke Bibey, sons, Dale, Ronnie and Stevie Bibey, her daughter Phyllis Edmisten, grandson William (Blue) Bibey, great grandson Luke Dowd and second husband Roby Ashburn. Betty moved to Moore...

Rev. Charles King was born on September 20, 1934, in Yancey County, NC to his proud parents Ralph and Nancy English. Good Friday March 29, 2024, he departed to be the with the Lord. As a young boy, his stepfather Clint King adopted him, and was a positive influence on his life. God has blessed Charles with long life. He shared that his life was not easy. However, he stated if he had to do it over again, he would not change any of his life experiences. Charles accepted Jesus Christ in his...

Melvin Dennis Cunningham, age 84, of Carthage, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at his home surrounded by his family. Melvin was born in Lynchburg, Virginia on August 7, 1939 to the late Clarence Ray and Grace Vincent Cunningham. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara M.  Cunningham, brother, Vincent Ray Cunningham. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy with over 28 years of service and a tour in Vietnam. He was a loving father,...

Estella McIntosh Lichner, age 85, of Vass, passed away on Wednesday, March 27, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, March 30, 2024, at 4:00pm at Lakeview Presbyterian Church with Pastor Julie Hughes officiating. Burial will follow at Union Presbyterian Church Cemetery. Estella was born in Moore County on February 9, 1939, to the late John Robert and Ella Oldham McIntosh. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her sisters,...

Deborah Thompson McKenize, age 67, of Pinehurst, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at Pinehurst Health & Rehab. A Celebration of Life will be held on Wednesday, March 27, 2024 at 2:00pm at Solid Rock Community Church, Sanford, N.C. with Pastor Brad Marona officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at the church from 1 until 2. A reception will follow in the church fellowship hall. Deborah was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on April 25, 1956 to...

Joseph Earl Howard, age 76, of Vass, passed away on Sunday, March 24, 2024, at FirstHealth Hospice House, with his daughters by his side. A visitation will be held on Thursday, April 4, 2024, at Cox Memorial Funeral Home Chapel from 2 until 4 Military Honors will follow. Joseph was born in Duplin County, North Carolina on January 11, 1948, to the late John Wesley and Sarah Turner Howard. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sherry Gail Pilgrim, brothers, Johnny...

Mary Ann Layne, age 61, of Cameron, passed away peacefully on Monday, March 11, 2024, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, surrounded by her family. Mary Ann was born in Moore County on August 18, 1962, to the late Dock Junior Layne and Lattie Margaret Johnson Layne.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her older sisters Janet and Carol, as well as an older brother Frank Layne.  She is survived by two brothers, Johnny and Martin Layne, both of Cameron,...

Harold “Bo” Perry Heasley, age 85, of Sanford, passed away on Tuesday, March 5, 2024 at Central Carolina Hospital. A Celebration of Life will be held on Sunday, March 17, 2024 at 3:00PM at East Sanford Baptist Church with Rev. Robbie Gibson officiating. Harold or “Bo” as his friends knew him was born in New Castle, Pennsylvania on June 23, 1938 to the late Harold A. and Lillian Cotton Heasley. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Joyce Heasley; stepdaughter,...