Ruby Lee Burns Brown was born in Moore County, North Carolina on Oct. 3, 1936, the first of five children born to Ardena Sanders Burns and Clemith Burns. Ruby Burns attended Robbins Elementary and then Elise High School in Robbins.
Raymond Alan Druss, born Nov. 21, 1951, in Lansford, Pa., passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at the age of 74.
Leon “Lee” Nelson Blair Jr., a dedicated family man and faithful servant of the Lord was gathered to his heavenly Father on Nov. 29, 2025. Lee passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his devoted family.
Floyd J. Fogleman, 90, of Sanford, died Saturday, Dec. 13, 2025. Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford.
Robert (Bob) K. Anzinger, MD, FACEP, beloved father, devoted husband and physician died peacefully at his home in Pinehurst on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025.
Gary William Bowman, 74, of Sanford, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Betty Lynn Sari (née Novak), 66, of Foxfire, passed away on Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, in Moore County.
Ronnie Charles Parker, 68, of Vass, died Thursday, Dec. 11, 2025, at his home. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Linda Upchurch Campbell English, 72, of Southern Pines, died Friday, Dec. 12, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst. McLeod Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
Stephen Dale Phillips, beloved husband, father, brother and friend, went home to be with his heavenly father on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, after a courageous journey.
Helmut Andrew Vogt, 95, of Cameron, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025. Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home, Sanford.
Herman Grant Perry, a Spring Lake native and a longtime Pinehurst area resident, was welcomed home by his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025. Grant was born on Aug. 15, 1960, in Fayetteville, to Herman and Mary Perry.
Pastor Robert Lee Kidd, 87, passed away peacefully at the FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst, following a brief illness. He was born on Dec. 21, 1937, in Durham, to the late Hugh Allen Kidd and Virginia Phillips Kidd.
Marilyn Sue Kirol, 88, of Pinehurst, passed away at her home at Quail Haven on Sunday, Nov. 23, 2025.
Charles Edward Jacobs, 81, of Vass, died Wednesday, Dec. 10, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Andrew Thomas Hartsell, 53, of Carthage, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Ray M. Smith Jr., 85, of Pinehurst, passed away at home on Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025, after his courageous battle with heart failure. He was formerly of East Patchogue, N.Y.
Enrique “Rick” Jesus Morales, 63, of West End, and formerly of Perth Amboy, N.J., passed away on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of family.
Ray Morgan Smith Jr., 85, of Pinehurst, died Tuesday, Dec. 9, 2025. McLeod Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
Dan Henry Bryant, 79, formerly from Erwin, now residing in Pinehurst, died at his home on Sunday, Dec. 7, 2025.
Dwight M. Ritter, 67, of Robbins, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital, Pinehurst. Person Funeral Home, Robbins.
Dr. Donald W. Warren, D.D.S./Ph.D., 90, of Southern Pines, passed suddenly at his home on Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025.
Zipporah “Zippie” Davis, 40, of Rockingham, died Friday, Dec. 5, 2025, at her home. Elite Funeral Services, Ellerbe.
Billy Roy Elkins, 79, of Pinebluff, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025.
Jason Rondel Lee, 41, of Pinehurst, passed away peacefully on Thursday, Dec. 4, 2025, surrounded by his family and close friends. Jason showed incredible strength and grace throughout his fight with colon cancer, meeting every challenge with courage.
Betty Jane Wardle died on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at the age of 94.
Karoline “MiMa” Irmgard Rauscher Funn, 90, of Sanford, died Wednesday, Dec. 3, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Phyllis Kern Frederiksen, 94, of Woodlake, died Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Albert G. Franchi, 77, of Pinehurst, died Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, Pinehurst. Powell Funeral Home, Aberdeen.
Wallace Mack, 85, of Vass, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at his home. Cox Memorial Funeral Home and Crematory, Vass.
Leon Nelson Blair Jr. “Lee,” a dedicated family man and faithful servant of the Lord, was gathered to his heavenly Father on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025. Lee passed away peacefully, surrounded by the love of his devoted family.
Bradley Taft Wilson, 53, died Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at his home. Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins.
James “Buddy” Hampton Garner, 72, died Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at his home. Kennedy Funeral Home, Robbins.
Barbara Lee Smith Crowder, 93, of Eagle, Idaho, passed away peacefully on Nov. 18, 2025. Born July 1, 1932, in Kewanee, Ill., to the late Dale and Alice Smith, she was known for her lifelong commitment to service, her passion for tennis, and her warm, welcoming smile.
Dixie Lea Oliver, 85, passed away on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, at Peak Resources in Carthage.
Sammy Hilliard Hill, 92, of Southern Pines, passed away on Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, at Quail Haven in Pinehurst.
Carole Leigh Hensley, 57, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday, Nov. 30, 2025, after a courageous 8-month battle with cancer.
Walter F. Hundley Jr., of Seven Lakes, passed away on Thanksgiving morning, Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Quail Haven Retirement Village, under hospice care.
Albert Lewis Cameron, 73, of Cameron, on Monday, Nov. 24, 2025, at his home. Knotts Funeral Home, Sanford.
Paula Jean Foreman, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and friend, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, Nov. 29, 2025, surrounded by the people who loved her most. Born on Nov. 12, 1950, Paula spent her life pouring her heart into her family and the people around her.
Todd Brantley Hunt, 62, of West End, passed on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025, in Gassaway, W. Va. Todd was born Aug. 2, 1963, in Pinehurst, to the late John D. Hunt and Patricia (McKenzie) Hinson.
Claire Williams, 95, passed on Thursday, Nov. 27, 2025, at Quail Haven Village in Pinehurst.
Diana Gail Hayden Hannah, 74, of Vass, died Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. McLeod Funeral Home, Southern Pines.
Cynthia Lee McKenzie, 74, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025. Born on Sept. 4, 1951, in Beaufort, S.C., she was the beloved daughter of Floyd and Betty Blackman Connelly.
Jay Kevin Clatworthy, 77, passed away peacefully in Pinehurst, on Saturday, Nov. 22, 2025.
Diana Duncan Belvin, of West End, died Tuesday, Nov. 11, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst. She was 85.
Richard C. “Dick” Mills, 83, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, Nov. 25, 2025, at FirstHealth Hospice House, in Pinehurst, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on March 16, 1942, in Worcester, Mass.
Donald G. Lee, born Feb. 9, 1946, was a long time resident of Pinehurst, as were his parents, Sidney and Ethel Lee.
Ted Franklin Derr Sr. was born Jan. 5, 1946, to George Edward Derr and Virginia Irene Hammack in Mecklenburg County. Ted was a graduate of Stanley High School, class of 1964, and he was a graduate of the Institute of Government in Chapel Hill NCSHP 47th class.
Mildred Faye Leslie, 84, of Sanford, died Monday, Nov. 24, 2025. Fry and Prickett Funeral Home, Carthage.
