All Obituaries

Mr. Demetrius Lamur Snipes, age 29, of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, May 9, 2021, in Sanford 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

Ms. Yolanda Yevette Crump, age 52 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal life, Friday, May 7, 2021, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC. Yolanda Yvette Crump, known as "Oodie", was born January 15, 1969, to Theressa Crump Jackson and the late Robert Crump.   She was preceded in death by her father Robert Crump, and her Sister Becky Hackney.  Yolanda grew up In the Moncure Community and attended Chatham County Schools.  Yolanda was an avid...

Mr. Randolph Thomas Fox Sr., age 66 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, May 7, 2021, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC. Randolph Thomas Fox, Sr. was born November 9, 1954 in Sanford, North Carolina to Emma Yarborough and Grady Fox. To this marital union a younger brother, Vincent Fox, was born.    At an early age Randolph and Vincent lost their mother due to health complications. Their grandmother, Lillie Yarborough, and aunt, Helen Yarborough,...

Ms. Sarah Margaret McLean, age 70 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Monday, April 26, 2021, at her family's residence. Sarah Margaret McLean was born  January 4, 1951 in Lee County to Willie and Helen McLean. She departed her life on April 26, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Sarah accepted Jesus Christ and was able to experience first hand the wonderful joys and blessings of our Lord and Savior. Sarah grew up attending Fair Promise A.M.E. Zion and as...

Ms. Kaylani Elizabeth Cole, age 18 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Sunday, April 25, 2021, at her residence. Kaylani Elizabeth Cole, age 18, passed away on April 25, 2021, at her home in Sanford, NC. She was born November 10, 2002, in Colorado to Mylene Hobbs and Derrick Cole. She was an upcoming graduate of Western Harnett High School. Kaylani was employed as a sales associate at Marshalls in Sanford, NC. She loved drawing, painting, and playing with her pet rabbit...

Ms. Shameka Lyvette Dowdy, age 42, of Sanford NC, transitioned into eternal rest on Wednesday, April 21, 2021. Shameka Lyvette Dowdy was born August 11, 1978, in Sanford, North Carolina to Sandra Miller and David Adams Jr. She made her transition to her heavenly home on Wednesday, April 21, 2021.   Shameka was a very dedicated mother, daughter, granddaughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend to all. She was known to close family and friends by her nickname “Meka.”...

Mr. Aluther Allen, age 81, formerly of Chatham County, North Carolina, entered into eternal rest on Sunday, April 18, 2021, in Brooklyn, New York. Aluther Allen, also known to his friends as “Big Luke” was born in Chatham County, N.C. on May 18, 1939. He resided in Brooklyn, NY. Aluther’s sunset was Saturday, April 18, 2021, at the age of 80. Aluther Allen joins his beloved mother Bernice Allen-Martin and Preston Allen. Aluther was employed as a truck driver for over...

Mr. Shelton Owen Smith, age 65 of Sanford, NC (formerly of Moncure, NC) transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, April 17, 2021, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC. Mr. Shelton Owen Smith (Check), son of the late Thelma Novella Smith-Harris and Hubert Toomer, was born August 2, 1955, in Chatham County. He departed this life on Saturday, April 17, 2021 after a brief illness. Shelton was a Northwood High School graduate, Class of 1973, and very active Northwood’s...

Mr. Randy McKoy, age 64, of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh North Carolina. Mr. Randy Mckoy age 64 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest and gained his heavenly wings on April 13, 2021, at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, North Carolina. Randy Mckoy was born in Sanford NC on September 15, 1956, to James and Ethel B. Mckoy. After a sudden battle with cancer, Randy will now join his father James McKoy,...

Xavier Lamont Smith, age 43 of Pittsboro, NC transitioned into eternal rest on April 11, 2021, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh, NC. Xavier Lamont Smith known as "Red" born January 2, 1978, to Darlene Smith.  Xavier departed his life on April 10, 2021, at the age of 43 at Rex hospital in Raleigh NC. He was preceded in death by His Father Ronnie Hackney,  His Brother Ronnie Hackney Jr., His Grandparents Maline and Samuel Smith Red grew up in the Moncure Community and...