All Obituaries

Mr. Robert "Pap" Alston, age 72 of 4353 N. Hwy 902 Pittsboro, NC passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at UNC Hospitals. Robert Laster Alston, affectionally known as “Pap” entered this life on January 03, 1947, and he answered God’s call into eternal rest on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC. Pap was the firstborn of Isaac Jr and Carrie Brooks Alston and was raised in Pittsboro, NC. Educated in the Chatham County School Systems, Pap was an...

Gladys Edith Pegues, age 89 of 506 S. Third. Street, Sanford, NC passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at her residence.   Arrangements By: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford

Rosemary Guydish, age 95 of 1479 Carolina Dr., Sanford, NC passed on Tuesday, May 21, 2019 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.    Arrangements By: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford

Darrell Charles Whitley, age 55 of 5 Thomas McGee Rd., Sanford, NC passed on Friday, May 17, 2019 at Central Carolina Hospital.   Arrangements By: Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford, NC 

Mrs. Shirley Ann Wilson was born in Philadelphia, PA to the late Clifton and Louise Burke on June 14, 1944.  Shirley was the oldest of four siblings, and attended the Philadelphia School system.  Her passion for helping others led her to spend many years working with children who had learning disabilities.  Throughout her life, Shirley has attended various churches, but her current church home was the Mark Webb Family Worship Center, where she was a very...

John Henry Womble, age 85 of 318 N. 3rd St., Sanford, NC heard God calling.  God was searching for his faithful servant as he roamed the halls of Central Carolina Hospital. John was happy, ready, willing so he answered and went home with the Lord, Monday, May 13, 2019.   John was born to the late Ernest Womble and Irene Bynum Womble  February 08, 1934, in Goldston, North Carolina. He attended Goldston Colored High School. In Life he was also known as John Henry, Papa...

Tonia Annette Vinston, age 53 of 7453 Sheriff Watson Rd., Sanford, NC passed on Monday, May 13, 2019 at her residence. Tonia Annette Vinston Moore was born on March 30, 1966 to Otis Vinston and the late Shirley Harris at Good Hope Hospital in Dunn, NC.  When a cure was not to be, God allowed her to spend one more Mother’s Day with her children and grandchildren, then gently spoke her name on May 13, 2019 as she slept in her bed. Tonia was preceded in death by her mother. Tonia...

Mr. Andrew Christopher Foushee age 52  passed on Friday. May 10, 2019.    Arrangements By: Knotts Funeral Home - Chapel Hill   The family will be accepting donations at Knotts Funeral Home - 113 N. Graham Street; Chapel Hill, NC  27516 - (919) 968-7780. 

Obie Sullivan Hooker, age 62 of 71 Whetstone Dr., Angier, NC passed on Friday, May 10, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital.  In the wee hours of the morning on May 10, 2019, the Lord reached down to pluck a beautiful flower, Obie Sullivan Hooker, born April 27, 1957 to the late Mary Owens Hooker and Walter R. “Bob” Hooker. Obie lived life to the fullest, he found joy in making those around him smile, his laugh was infectious and if you were in the room you could not help...

Mr. Jeremy Darryl Watson, age 31 of 1615 Glasgow Street, Durham, NC passed on May 9, 2019 at his residence. Jeremy Watson was born on July 31, 1987. He was given his wings on May 9, 2019. He attended Durham Public Schools and graduated in 2005. He studied the book of The Quran where he accepted Islam as his faith. He worked in construction and enjoyed all aspects of nature. Jeremy was preceded in death by his grandfather Herman “Papa” Page, great-grandparents Johnnie and...