All Obituaries

Ms. Donna White Willis, of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at her residence.   Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home - Pittsboro, NC

Beatrice Dianne Hooker, age 70 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, September, 19, 2020 at Central Carolina Hospital.   Professional Services Entrusted To: Knotts Funeral Home, 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.

Donald Eugene Andrews, age 66 of 229 Palace Green Lane, Sanford, NC, transitioned into eternal rest Tuesday, September 15, 2020, at Cape Fear Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC 28304.   Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford

Mr. Adam "A.D." Austin, age 86 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at his residence. Adam David Austin was called to heaven by the Lord just before sunrise Thursday, September 10th , 2020. He passed peacefully at his home. Adam David was born in Sunflower County, Mississippi on February 18th , 1934 to the late Erise Byrd and Rosa Lee Austin. His family relocated to Pittsboro, North Carolina in April of 1944. There they founded the...

Glenda Cole, age 62 of Sanford, North Carolina, transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Select Specialty Hospital, Greensboro, NC.  Mrs. Glenda Talley Cole (Sugar Mama) was the daughter of the late Daniel Pegues and Gladys Talley Pegues. Glenda was born on October 20th, 1957 in Sanford, NC, Lee County. Glenda exchanged this life on earth for one of eternal rest and peace on Thursday Morning, September 10th, 2020 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro, NC. Glenda...

Mr. Felipe Ortiz Gonzalez, age 49 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, September 10, 2020, at UNC Hospice, Pittsboro, NC.   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

Kenneth Paul Cotton, Jr. "KC" age 39 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, September 5, 2020 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill. Celebrating the life of Kenneth Paul “KC” Cotton Jr, the son of the late Lorrie McIver Cotton and the late Kenneth Paul Cotton, was born September 14, 1980 and departed his life September 5, 2020. “KC” as he was affectionately known, received his education in Trenton, NJ and the Lee County School systems.  He...

Michael "Dolomite" Smith, age 66 of 119 Tree Rd, Lakeview, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2020 at his residence. On January 22, 1954 Christ gave Mr. Michael “Dolomite” Smith to Ms. Ruby Smith in Laurinburg, North Carolina. Dora and Earnest McLean raised him in Sanford, North Carolina. Michael departed his life on September 4, 2020 his home in Lakeview, North Carolina. Michael graduated from WB Wicker High School. He loved to play...

Mr. Willie Ree Nickerson, age 88 of Chapel Hill, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, September 4, 2020, at UNC Hospital Hillsborough Campus, Hillsborough, NC. On Friday, September 4th, 2020, Willie Ree “Bill” Nickerson passed away peacefully at UNC Hospital of Hillsborough, North Carolina.  Born March 16th, 1932 in Chatham County, Bill was the sixth born of twelve children to the late Pert Nickerson and Mary A. Nickerson. On June 23rd, 1951, Bill was...

Mr. Kenneth Marvell Reaves, age 64 of 135 Winston Way Apt.105, Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, September 3, 2020 at UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus , Hillsborough, NC. Obituary  Kenneth Marvell Reaves was born May 17, 1956 to Willie Ed Reaves and Nettie Mae Toomer Brooks in Chatham County, NC and started his journey to his eternal life on September 3, 2020. Kenneth was educated in the Chatham County Public Schools.  Kenneth worked numerous jobs...