Mr. Peter West Jr. age 88, of Sanford, NC transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, August 2, 2026, at Westfield Health and Rehabilitation. "We do not own copyrights to the background music." Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford, NC

Ms. Joy Hazel Cartera, age 72, of Sanford, NC, entered eternal rest on Monday, August 2, 2026, at her residence.     "We do not own copyrights to the background music." Professional Services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford, NC

Ms. Willie Mae Tysor, age 91, of Sanford, NC, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026. The Obituary  Mrs. Willie Mae Rives Tysor was born on January 16th, 1935, in Goldston, North Carolina, to the late Ruth Hayes Rives and George Rives. She peacefully entered eternal rest on August 1st, 2026, in her home at the age of 91. Willie Mae was raised in Goldston, North Carolina, where she attended the Goldston Colored School. In her early years, she married the love of ...

Lynda Faye (Newby) Partin, age 78, of Bear Creek, NC, transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Liberty Commons, Sanford, NC.   "We do not own copyrights to the background music." Professional services entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Pittsboro, NC  

Mr. Khoran Kiheem McKoy, age 29 of Broadway, NC transitioned to eternal rest Friday July 31, 2026. Khoran Kiheem McKoy, a gentle soul, devoted father, and beloved son, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at the age of 29. A resident of Broadway, North Carolina, Khoran leaves behind a legacy of quiet strength, profound faith, and an unmatched devotion to his family. Khoran began his earthly journey in Orange County, North Carolina, born on November 21, 1996, to his loving mother, Trina ...

Willie Poe, age 83 of Pittsboro, NC, peacefully departed this life on July 31, 2026, at his home. The Obituary Willie Junior Poe was born on November 1, 1942, in Durham County, North Carolina, and departed this life on Friday, July 31, 2026, at home with his loving wife by his bedside at the age of 83. Willie was the son of the late James and Glennie Dowdy Poe. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his four brothers, Melvin Poe, Freeman Poe, Charles McCormick, and Curtis ...

Loretta H. "Bunny" Neely, 76, of Pittsboro, North Carolina, formerly of Bethel Park, Pennsylvania, passed away peacefully on July 30. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Denny H. Neely, and her parents, Arthur W. Holmes and Willa Mae Holmes.   Loretta will be deeply missed by her son, Jason Neely and his wife, Lucy Nalpathanchil; her daughter, Jodi Wiley and her husband, Mike Wiley; her grandchildren, Jordan Wiley, Cormac Neely, Coleman Wiley, and Willow Neely; ...

Ms. O’Velma Lucille (Nettles) Williams was born on March 26, 1938, to the late Colon Alfred and Irene Harris Nettles in Chatham County, NC. She peacefully entered in eternal rest on July 28, 2026, at Highfield Nursing and Rehabilitation in Cary, NC. At a young age, she accepted Christ and join Mt. View AME Zion Church, where she was an active member serving on the Usher Board, Steward Boards, Mission Department, Special Fund Raiser, Plate Sales, the T. H. McKay Scholarship supporter; ...

Jesse J. McCrimmon, age 90, peacefully departed this life on July 28, 2026. He was born on September 26, 1935, to the late James Norwood and Lubbie McCrimmon. He was united in marriage to the love of his life, Naomi C. McCrimmon, who preceded him in death. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Cathy Knight; and three children who passed at birth. Also, preceding him in death were his brothers, Thomas Norwood, Willie McCrimmon, Robert Rone and R.C. McCrimmon, four sisters Shirley ...

Rev. Freeman Marvin Brooks, age 95, of Sanford, NC, transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at his residence. Reverend Freeman Marvin Brooks was born on March 15, 1931, and lovingly raised in Siler City, Chatham County, North Carolina, by his parents, the late James Monroe Brooks and Allean Ellen Baldwin Brooks‑Emerson. On Tuesday, July 28, 2026, he peacefully departed this earthly journey and entered his eternal rest. Freeman was the proud eldest son, the first of ...