Obituaries in Southern Pines, NC

Marty Russell McKenzie, a native of Pinehurst, North Carolina, who devoted his life to the preservation and celebration of his world-renowned hometown, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, January 17, 2026.He was the son of Pinehurst residents William Ivey McKenzie and Maggie Belle Farmer McK...

Coy Scott McNeill of Pinehurst, NC, passed away peacefully on January 25, 2026 after a short battle with cancer. He was 66 years old.Coy was born and raised in Asheboro, NC, where he developed a love of the woods, sports, music, and community. He graduated from Asheboro High School in 1978, where he...

Keith P. Pohl, 56, born in Warren, MI, passed away peacefully with family by his side on 01/17/2026.Keith graduated from East Detroit High School, where he excelled in athletics, earning varsity letters in both football and basketball. Even as an adult, he enjoyed co-ed softball and volleyball with ...

Tonya Matthews Godwin, 55 of Seven Lakes, was set free and entered heaven on Saturday afternoon, January 17, 2026, surrounded by family and friends. Throughout her 20-year battle with Multiple Sclerosis, Tonya never stopped giving thanks and living life fully. She taught everyone to see the best in ...

Michael Dwayne Connor, beloved husband, father, brother, and son, passed away in his home on January 17, surrounded by his family, in Jackson Springs, North Carolina. Mike was 63 years old.He is survived by his devoted wife of 40 years, Lois Connor, with whom he shared a lifetime of love, ...

After 86 years of happy, healthy and rewarding days, JoAnn Marie Erickson passed away on January 19, 2026. She was born in Fargo, North Dakota, to Samuel and Josephine (Lynnes) Vangsness on November 11, 1939. She was raised on their family ranch/farm where her formal education took place in a one-...

Teresa June O'Brien Guion went home Sunday, January 18, 2026. She was at home with family beside her.Teresa was born May 3, 1932 in Oregon, to Nettie Grace Cooper and Thomas O''Brien. She was the youngest of five daughters, and the last surviving. She is preceded in death by her husband, Danny Patt...

Barbara Ann Davis, 82 of Jackson Springs, NC, passed away on January 15, 2026 at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.Born on March 30, 1943 in Elizabeth, New Jersey to the late Donald and Adelaide Siems. Barbara was a devoted registered nurse who dedicated more than 50 years of her life to carin...

James “Jay" Daniel Burris, Sr., 91, of Southern Pines, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.Born in Campbell County, TN, Nov. 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Oscar and Eliza Grubb Burris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by hi...

Charlotte Hayes, a beloved mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, peacefully departed this world on January 12, 2026, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst, North Carolina. She was born on April 1, 1947, in Holzheim, Germany. Charlotte was 78 years old at the time of her passing, leavin...

Pammy’s life was filled with vibrant passions and a deep love for music. She found joy in playing bluegrass music and was known for her skillful musicianship and infectious enthusiasm. Pammy also enjoyed spending time with her family and friends at her family’s lake house in Lake Lure, NC. Pammy app...

Retired Master Sgt. Philip Reece Parsons 91, of West End, N.C, passed away peacefully on January 11, 2026, surrounded by family. He is survived by his wife, Mary Elizabeth, five children and sister, Iris Duvall (Larry Carpenter). He was preceded in death by his father Worth Parsons, mother, Thelma P...