All Obituaries

Mr. Vender A. Frazier, age 69 of 2707 Academy Street, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at his residence.   Professional Services Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home

Dr. Nellie Marie White, age 67 of 638 East Forest Oaks Drive, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at her residence. Dr. Nellie Marie Roberson White was born to the late Nellie Roberson and Carl Isler on September 12, 1952 in Harlem, New York. She transitioned to her heavenly home on July 8, 2020.  Growing up in Harlem, New York, Dr. White later moved to Trenton, North Carolina with her mother. Dr. White is a graduate of the class of 1970 of Jones Senior...

Bacilia Garcia Carlos, age 64 of 64 Adler Lane, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC.   Professional Service Entrusted to: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford.

Virginia Elnora Belk, 93 of 322 Temple Avenue, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Wednesday, July 8, 2020 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center, Sanford, NC. Virginia Elnora Spruill Belk, known affectionately to many as “Sally,” along with her twin brother, was born on May 24, 1927, in Goldston, NC to Myrtle Lambert Spruill and Edgar Vanderbilt Spruill and was the sixth of eight siblings.  She transitioned to her heavenly home on July 8, 2020, in her room at...

Jason William Arnold, age 45 of 1611 Phillips Drive, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, July 5, 2020. Because GOD, in HIS infinite wisdom is too wise to make a mistake, the family of Jason William Arnold humbly submit to the will of GOD for calling him to eternal rest on Sunday Morning July 5, 2020. Jason William Arnold, along with his twin brother Jonathan Wayne Arnold were born on January 17, 1975, Queens hospital in New York to Sharon Thomas-Waddell and Wayne...

Mrs. Ethel Jean Jackson, age 82 of 101 Woodcrest Drive, Chapel Hill, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, June 5, 2020, at her residence. Ethel Jean Jackson was born to William (nicknamed “Teazelle”) and Easter (Hargraves) Riggsbee at Duke University Hospital. She grew up in Chapel Hill, North Carolina and was raised with her older adopted sister, the late Billie (Hargraves) Dorsey.  Her parents doted on her and Ethel often recalled that on those occasions when her...

Lora Ann McNeill, age 60 of 6947 Sheriff Watson Road, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC. Aunt” Boo Boo”, as she was known, was born January 20, 1960 to the late Cleo Louise Gilmore Sellers and Henry Louis McNeil. She attended Western Harnett High School where she was a phenomenal basketball and softball player. Anyone who knew “Boo Boo” could attest to the fact that before her health declined,...

Burma Jewel Bullock, age 92 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Friday, July 3, 2020 at her residence. Burma Bullock was born on June 21, 1928 and left her earthly home on July 3, 2020.  She was born the only child of the late Luther Raines and Ina Evans Raines of Apex, NC. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 32 years, Benjamin Thomas Bullock, of Sanford, NC Burma attended the Mary Potter School in Oxford, NC, Winston State Teacher’s...

Tauanda Lavette Redwine, age 48 of 2603 Applegate Way, Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Tuesday, June 30, 2020 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Tauanda M. Redwine, daughter of Brenda Pearson and the late Arthur Massey, was born Feb 16, 1972 Sanford NC. She transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, June 30, 2020. Tauanda was a kind, loving person who was loved, by all. Tauanda attended Lee County High School and received her high school diploma. Tauanda worked at Hampton...

Maria Balentina Urieta Chavez, age 51 of 4414 U.S. 70 Business Highway, Clayton, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, June 28, 2020 at UNC Johnston Health, Clayton, NC. She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents:  Amparo Chavez and Marciana Rojas Valenzuela (both deceased ) and her paternal grandparents: Moises Urieta and Tiadosa Toledo (both deceased )  She leaves to cherish her memories her children: Lorena Lagunas Urieta, Yicel...