All Obituaries

Mrs. Hazelene Dearman, age 63 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 13. 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital.   ATTENTION:  Everyone that enters the Funeral Home and/or attending the services-  MUST WEAR A MASK Thank you in advance for helping us protect the families and communities that we serve. Professional Services Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home-Sanford

Mildred Rebecca Hill, age 93 of Moncure, NC transitioned into eternal rest Monday, January 11, 2021.     Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts Funeral, Sanford   ATTENTION: Everyone that enters the funeral home and/or attending the services- MUST WEAR A MASK   Thank you in advance for helping us protect the families and communities that we serve.  

Mr. Levi Evans, age 74 of 784 South Plank Road Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at Vidant Medical Center. Mr. Levi L. Evans transitioned into eternal life peacefully on Sunday, January 10, 2021.  He was born October 7, 1946 to the late Levi L. Evans Jr and the late Omelia Harrington Evans. Levi was born and raised in Sanford, N.C. Levi loved spending time with his family, grandchildren, and brother and sister.  He loved his wife Elion...

Mr. Luther Issac Lott, Jr. age 49 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 10, 2021, at his residence.   Professional Services Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home - Pittsboro

Ms. Effie Ruth Lyles, age 89, of Capital Heights, Maryland transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, January 9, 2021, at her residence. Mrs. Effie Ruth Lyles was born on July 15, 1931, to the late Mamie McDougald and James “Taft” McLean.  “Mom” as she was affectionately known by many, grew up in the Mamers, NC area and was educated in the Broadway School District. She held many jobs over the years, but her most favorite was her job as a foster mother...

Mrs. Tammy Nuwanda Kay Rone, age 50 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, January 6, 2021, at UNC Hospice Home, Pittsboro, NC. On Wednesday evening, January 6, 2021, God touched the soul of Mrs. Tammy Rone, rescuing her from labor to reward. She was the daughter of Bernice and Jaqueline Moore.  Tammy was born on September 27, 1970, in Orange County, North Carolina. Tammy was educated through the Chatham County School System and later attended Central Carolina...

Lorena Evelyn Allen, transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Tara Plantation of Carthage, Carthage, NC. Lorena Evelyn Allen was born August 10, 1910 to the late Roberta McLeod Harrington and the late Will Yarborough. She departed this life January 3, 2021 at Tara Plantation in Carthage, NC. Lorena confessed Christ at an early age and was faithful member of the Cameron Grove AME Zion Church located in Broadway, NC.  She served in various capacities as an...

Deborah Ellerby, age 70 of 1138 Taylors Chapel Rd., Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, January 2, 2021 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Deborah was known to family and friends as "Deb".  She was born June 16, 1950 to the late Leroy and Myrtle T. Ellerby of the Taylors Chapel Community. She passed away Saturday at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, N.C. surrounded by her family members. She accepted Christ at an early age at Taylors Chapel Church. “Deb”...

Mr. Micheal McLeod, age 64 of Richlands, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, December 31, 2020.  Micheal was born to the late Fannie Jean Heck Vaughan and William Nathaniel McLeod in Sanford, NC. Following graduation from Lee Senior High, Micheal joined the United States Marine Corps and served his country for over a decade as a Field Radio Operator, Radio Chief, and Recruiter. Micheal received numerous decorations including the Navy Arctic Service Ribbon, Navy Unit...

Mr. Larry Taylor, age 84 of 601 Sunflower Circle, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, December 31, 2020 at Westfield Rehabilitation Center. Larry Taylor was born August 7, 1936 to the late Gerard Taylor and Dinah Jones Taylor.  He closed his eyes and went to sleep in the arms of the Lord at Westfield Health and Rehabilitation Center in Sanford, NC on Thursday morning December 31, 2020. Larry was born in Camden, SC and spent most of his adult life in Sanford,...