All Obituaries

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.   Professional Services Entrusted to Knotts Funeral Home -  Pittsboro

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...

Mr. Louis Lee Davis, age 71 of Fayetteville, NC transitioned into eternal rest on April 11, 2021, at Duke University Hospital, Durham, NC. Louis was born March 7, 1950, at Lee County Hospital in Sanford, North Carolina to Annie Davis Watson who preceded him in death. Louis attended Johnsonville Elementary/High School in Cameron, North Carolina until 1966. He graduated from Benhaven High School in Olivia, North Carolina in 1968. He entered the military in 1969 and served in the Vietnam...

Mrs. LaDonna Michelle Moton, age 58 of Sanford, NC, transitioned into eternal rest, Saturday, April 10, 2021, UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. LaDonna Michelle Savoy Moton age 58 of Sanford (born and raised in Church Point, LA) gained her heavenly wings on April 10, 2021. After a courageous battle with cancer, LaDonna will reunite with mother Ella Mae Savoy, father Hayward Savoy Sr., brothers Hayward Savoy, Jr. and Sidney Savoy. LaDonna was born in Church Point, LA on November 4, 1962,...

Mr. Ander "Andy" Thomas Nelson, Jr., age 45 of Bahama, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Duke University Hospital in Durham, NC. Ander Thomas Nelson, Jr., affectionately known as "Andy" was born on December 14, 1975, to Catherine Palmer Nelson and Ander Thomas Nelson Sr. He departed this life on Saturday, April 10 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham North Carolina. Andy was born and raised in Lee County and attended Lee County...

Mr. Dennis Ray Johnson Sr, age 58 of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest, Saturday, April 10, 2021, at Central Carolina Hospital, Sanford, NC. Dennis was born on July 21, 1962, in Rocky Mount, NC to Barbara Johnson and the late Ossie Battle Jr. Dennis was affectionately called 'Dr. DJ' and the "Mayor" of Stewart Manor; anything you wanted to know, he had the 411. At 11 months old, Dennis and his mother left North Carolina and relocated to Brooklyn, NY....

Mr. Oarn K. Dorsett, age 80 of Queens Village, New York, formerly of Sanford, NC transitioned into eternal rest, Friday, April 9, 2021, at Northshore Franklin Hospital, Valley Stream, New York. Oarn, affectionately known as Big Dad, Brother, Uncle Brother, and Buck, was born to Aaron Amice and Pauline Lambert Dorsett, December 29, 1940. He left Sanford in his teens and relocated to New York. In 1959, Oarn met and married in the same year, the apple of his eye, beat of his heart, and love...

Ms. Ana Abigail Portillo Orellana, age 68 of Sanford, North Carolina transitioned into eternal rest on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, Durham, 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. ATENCION: Todos los que entran an la funeraria y asisten a los servicios - DEBEN USAR UNA...

Mr. Clarence Lee Howard, age 70 of Cameron, NC transitioned into eternal rest on Tuesday, April 6, 2021. Clarence L. Howard was born on April 17th, 1950. He entered into eternal rest on April 6th, 2021 at the age of 70. He was the son of the late Lemuel Murchison and Dorthy Murchison. Clarence graduated from Lee County Schools as a child. He then later joined the United States Army in 1969. After serving the military, he worked for the Veterans Hospital and a...