Obituaries in Sanford, NC

Denzil Ware Galloway, affectionately known as “Woody,” passed peacefully in his sleep at home in Cameron, NC on October 3, 2025, with his wife of eight years, Brenda Spivey Galloway, by his side.He was born on October 11, 1973, to Sidney and Gloria Galloway, originally of West Virginia, who now resi...

Rebecca Irene Thompson of Sanford, a devoted mother, grandmother, and friend passed away at the age of 83, on September 24, 2025 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.Born on August 17, 1942 in Skygusty, West Virginia to the late Robert and Gladys Hatfield. Rebecca was a faith-centered woman wh...

Judith Ann Boswell Hutchens, 86, of Sanford, died peacefully in her sleep, surrounded by family at her home, on Wednesday, September 24th, 2025. Born September 16, 1939, in Wilson, NC, the only child of Alvin Troy Boswell and Annie Mae Etheridge Boswell, Judy graduated from Charles L. Coon High Scho...

Evelyn Sykes May, 74, of Sanford, NC passed away Wednesday, October 1, 2025 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. Evelyn was born May 8, 1951 in Burlington, NC to the late Walker Ervin Sykes and the late Frances King Sykes. Evelyn was born and raised in Burlington, NC and later moved to Sanford....

Edna Gray Hickman, 93, died on Saturday, Jan. 3, 2026 at FirstHealth Hospice. She went home to her Lord and Savior and other family members, who’ve gone before her. Edna was born in Harnett County. Edna was preceded in death by parents Lee Hickman and Martha Hickman. Siblings Curtis Hickman, Cla...

Martha Lou Gordon Bright, 90, of Sanford, passed peacefully at the Central Carolina Hospital, Sunday December 21, 2025.Born in Pittsboro, Aug. 2, 1935, she was the daughter of the late Jim and Nannie May Williams Gordon. In addition to her parents, Martha Lou was preceded in death by her husband Wa...

Curtis N. Moses, 79 of Sanford, passed away on December 6, 2025.He is preceded in death by his parents; grandson, Curtis Gomez; and wife, Mary Moses.He leaves behind three children, Rebecca – Efrain Chavarria, Howard Moses, and Velma Davis; 10 grandchildren, Wanna-Ricardo Gavan, Antonio Chavarria-Ha...

John Rufus “Johnny” Clark, age 82, of Goldston, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026, at UNC Medical Center Hillsborough.Johnny was a native of Chatham County, North Carolina, born to the late Willard Jerome Clark and Mary Underwood Clark. In addition to his parents, his beloved daughter, Angie ...

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Due to the possible inclement weather please see the new date for this service. The service will be livestreamed. age 73 of Moncure NC transitioned to eternal rest Saturday January 24 2026 at Duke University Hospital in Durham NC. Nannie C. Taylor was a woman of true virtue and grace. Born on March ...

John was the son of the late Roy and Ruth Berryman. He was born on November 27 1949. After graduating from W.B. Wicker High School he joined the US Air Force on May 28 1969 and was honorably discharged in 1973. After his separation from the USAF he returned to Sanford and worked as a Quality Control...

age 76 of Sanford NC transitioned to eternal rest Tuesday January 27 2026 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill NC. He attended W.B. Wicker School. He loved fishing and playing music back in his younger days his D.J. name was Joe Blow Disco. He also had a passion for cars he used to fix them and was the b...