The Sanford Herald

Wallace, SC Charles S. McLendon, 78, died Saturday, January 28, 2023. Born in Bennettsville, SC, he was the son of the late Charlie Garrett and Ruby Hatcher McLendon. Charles proudly served in the United States Army and then went on to work many years in various managerial roles in manufacturing plants. Charles enjoyed spoiling his family, loving on his beloved cat "Scooter", and feeding any animal that wandered in his yard. He loved to fish, hunt, pick his guitars, and be outside tinkering. His doting wife of fifty-four years, two sons, and granddaughter loved him so much. He used every opportunity he had to raise hell and he will be sorely missed everyday. Surviving is his wife...

Ollie Belle Davenport, 91, passed away on Friday, January 20, 2023 at Magnolia Cottage Care in Dover. Ollie was born in Lee County on March 10, 1931, to the late Lemuel and Emmie Craven Davenport. She was employed as a nursing instructor with Duke University until her retirement. Ollie's Christian faith and trust in God were evident in her daily life. The love and kindness that she had for others was a blessing to all who knew her. The family will receive friends on Friday, January 27, 2023, from 10:30 - 11:00 a.m. at Seymour Funeral Home, followed by a service to celebrate her life at 11:00 a.m. with Larry Tyndall presiding. Interment will be at the Buffalo Cemetery in...

KUSKI, DOROTHY A (nee Gallo), of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Sanford, NC, Rhinebeck, NY, and North Massapequa, NY, on December 4, 2022, at age 90. Devoted wife to Philip for 68 years. Loving mother to Kenneth (Terry), and Phyllis Lawless (Peter). Fond sister of Maryann, late sisters Rita, Judy, and Barbara, and late brother Neil. Wonderful grandmother to Christopher, Jennifer, Caroline, and great-grandmother to Colt, Lucas, and Emily. Dorothy, better known as Dottie, spent her early years in Hempstead, NY where she met Philip Kuski, of the Hempstead NY Police Department, and was married in 1954. They would move to North Massapequa, NY, and raise their family. Dottie and Phil...

Ms. Diane Joy (Pomeroy) Parker, 72 passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022 at her home surrounded by her family. The family will have a Celebration of Diane's Life Service at a later date at the home. Diane is preceded in death by her parents, Charles Franklin Pomeroy and Fayoline Mae (McKay) Pomeroy; her husband and love of her life, Mark "Sam" Parker; and her siblings, Cindy Belansky and Terry Pomeroy. Diane worked for many years at the Rubbermaid Plant in New York, was a CNA in New York and North Carolina and did medical transport in New York for many years. She also resided for 9 years with her late husband, Sam. She leaves to cherish her memory, her son, Joey Lucente & wife,...

Roger Walter Carter, 87, passed away on Saturday, September 10, 2022. A graveside service will be held 2:00 p.m. Saturday, September 17, 2022 at Haywood Independent Bible Church Cemetery in Moncure, NC. The family will receive friends at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home on Saturday from 11:00 a.m. until 1:30 p.m. Walter was born August 1, 1935 in Bear Creek, NC to David Lee and Bertha Ada Tickle Carter. He was a 1954 graduate of Deep River School and attended Campbell College. He served his country proudly in the US Army and the US Coast Guard. Walter was a member of Union UMC and was employed as an Insurance Adjuster. He enjoyed fishing and gardening. In addition to his parents he is...

Timothy Claude Winstead, 76 of New Hill, passed away on September 6, 2022. Tim was born on August 19, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late, Claude and Vivian Winstead. A proud alumni of Deep River High School, he graduated in 1964. He owned Super Auto Parts in Apex, NC for 25 years and retired in 1998. Prior to his self employment, he was an on the road salesman for auto parts, serving with Eastern Parts Distributors for many years. As a hobby, Tim loved buying, selling, and repairing cars. In his casual time, he enjoyed watching Nascar. He owned a second home at White Lake, where he enjoyed boating and skiing. He loved his grandchildren and spent his retirement making memories with them. In...

Legacy is more than the things we do. Legacy is the people whose lives we change. Sandra Walker Brown, 75, of Augusta, GA passed away on August 3, 2022 in Augusta. Sandra was born in Richmond, VA to Phillip Loth Walker and Mary Jane Behymer on October 1, 1946. She graduated from Sanford Central High School in Sanford, NC in 1964 and from the University of North Carolina at Greensboro (UNCG) in 1969 with a Bachelor of Music in Performance. She later studied at the Manhattan School of Music where she met her husband and fellow opera singer Melvin Brown. While a student at UNCG, Sandra participated in a performance of 'Messiah' at the National Cathedral in Washington DC, the result of placing...

Randy Mitchell McGehee, 64 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. A memorial graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 24, 2022 at St. Andrews Presbyterian Church Cemetery (5422 St. Andrews Church Road, Sanford, NC 27332), officiating will be Rev. Robert Davis. He is preceded in death by his parents, Abraham McGehee and Ola Jackson McGehee; and infant brother, George Marvin McGehee. Randy leaves to cherish his memory, his loving companion of 15 years, Shelby Boggs; 4 daughters, Heather, Samantha, Candi & Jerri; 14 grandchildren; sisters, Ellen Setzer (Danny) and Brenda S. Hancox (John); and several nieces, great...

Yvonne Macdonald Belch, 67, of Sanford, and formerly of Edenton, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022. Mrs. Belch was born in Washington County on April 13, 1955, and was the daughter of the late John Alexander Macdonald and Joyce Faye Oliver Simons (husband, Henry, deceased). In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by a sister, Brenda Lou Macdonald. Formerly employed as a Spinner at the Edenton Cotton Mill, she later moved to Sanford and worked with Parkdale Mills. After retiring, she worked part-time at the Sanford Wal-Mart. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church in Edenton. Surviving is her husband, William Arnold Belch; two daughters, Ginger Belch Sikes (husband, Robert...

Ann Joyce Windley, 98, died on Monday, July 11, 2022. Born in Mount Airy, NC, on December 7, 1923, she was a daughter of the late Robert Frank Joyce and Arminda "Minnie" Ball Joyce. Mrs. Windley attended Greensboro College. She was a very devoted Wife, Mother, Grandmother and Friend. Survivors include her sons, William H. Windley, III (Vivien), of Irmo, SC and John Frank Windley (Nancy), of Columbia, SC; grandchildren, Claire Windley Rhodes, Elizabeth Ann Windley and John Burns Windley; great-grandchildren, Emily Ann Adams, Abigail Windley Adams, Carter Michael Rhodes, Ethan Blake Rhodes, Rhyley Catherine Windley, John William Windley and Rhaegan Camlin Windley. In addition to her parents,...

Garrett E. Kelly (1942-2022) of Wilmington, NC, died peacefully in his sleep at his home in Wilmington, NC, blessedly to meet his Heavenly Father. His service will be a celebration of life at Grace United Methodist Church, on Saturday, August 6, 2022 at 2:00 pm. His obituary, in full, may be found at Andrews Mortuary on Market St. www.andrewsmortuary.com

Tony Michael Sciturro 9/26/1929-6/23/2022 Look in Webster's Dictionary under "Alpha Male" and you may very well see a picture of Tony Sciturro serving our country during the Korean War, owner of several successful businesses, and on the founding Board of Directors of the Garage Boys Club of Breakers Landing, Hutchinson Island, Florida. Now, turn to D and find the word "DAD". Tony will be proudly standing there with his two daughters and their families. Also included are the relatives and young friends that he mentored as though they were his own. Family was everything to Tony, a strong character trait that he learned from his Sicilian parents and relatives. In the S's you will find...

Mrs. Sheridan "Sheri" McCormick Carter, 77, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022 at her home. The funeral service will be conducted on Sunday at 3 PM at St. James United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in Pinewood Memorial Park. Sheri was born on June 17, 1945 to the late Evelyn Bailey and Roy Holton McCormick in Baltimore, Maryland during World War II. She was a graduate of both Sanford Central High School and East Carolina College (now East Carolina University) where she earned a B.S. in Social Studies. Sheri previously resided in Winston-Salem, Smithfield, and Sanford. She met and later married Charles Wesley Carter, III (Buzz). They were high school sweethearts. Sheri was a...

Douglas Richard Johnson, 91, passed away peacefully on January 31, 2022, in hospice at Waltonwood Lake Boone retirement community, Raleigh, NC. Doug was surrounded by the deep love and comfort of his wife Marcia and his children. Doug was born in Wisconsin Rapids, WI, on November 10, 1930, to Nels and Nellie Johnson. His family moved to Troutdale, Oregon, during the early years of World War II. Doug graduated from Benson Polytechnic High School. Future education plans were put on hold during his four years of military service in the Air Force during the Korean War. He later enrolled in the University of Portland as a General Engineering student. At age 75, Doug retired as Mechanical...

Thomas Warren Goldston, 96, of Boca Raton, FL formerly of Raleigh, died Monday evening at his home. Thomas was a son of the late Thomas Wesley and Sumna Barber Goldston. He was preceded in death by his wife, Marie L. Goldston, his son, Forrest Goldston and his sister, Emalene Goldston. Thomas was a member of Western Boulevard Presbyterian Church. He was an Army veteran and retired from a long career in the lumber industry. A service will be held 1 pm Saturday in the mausoleum chapel at Montlawn Memorial Park. The family will receive friends immediately following the service. Thomas is survived by his daughter, Lorie G. Garland of Boca Raton, FL; grandchildren, Michael Wade of Deerfield...

Patrick Jackson Beckwith, of Sanford, NC, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. Patrick was born in Wake County on April 7, 1947. He was preceded in death by his mother, Magdalene Beckwith and brother, Gerry Beckwith. Patrick is survived by his wife of 43 years, Peggy Campbell Beckwith; father, Claude Jackson Beckwith Jr; brother, Daniel J Beckwith (Kay); son, David Yoder (Pam); daughter, Dawn Beckwith Pearce (Bryan); several grandchildren; brother-in-law, Russ Patterson (Sara); nephews, Josh and Orus Patterson and "Little Liam" Patterson. Patrick Beckwith retired from service in the U.S. Army and the North Carolina National Guard. Patrick served our...

Van Ray Groce, Sr., age 83, passed away at home on October 23, 2021. He was born October 7, 1938 to John Marvin and Beulah Rosser Groce in Sanford, Lee County, North Carolina. He attended Sanford Central High School, the University of North Carolina and was a lifelong Tarheel fan. Van also served in the National Guard. For over 52 years Van developed land, built commercial properties, and built homes for families in the Sanford area. He was instrumental in the development of numerous residential neighborhoods in Lee and Harnett counties. He especially enjoyed designing homes to meet a family's specific needs and was a visionary in everything he touched. Van loved spending time with his...

Leslie Ward Pilson Allen, daughter of the late Henderson and Virginia Ward passed away on Monday, October 18, 2021 at the age of 73. A memorial service will be held on Monday, October 25, 2021 at 2:00pm in the chapel of McLaurin Funeral Home with the family receiving friends one hour prior to the service from 1:00 until 2:00pm. She is survived by her husband, Charlie Allen; daughter, Elizabeth Pilson of Clayton; sons, Chris Pilson and Scott Pilson both of Cameron, Justin Allen of Oak Ridge; brother, Terry Ward of Sanford; sister, Elsie Wetzel of Leland; granddaughters, Kim Pilson of Fayetteville and Paige Coffee of Newport; six great grandchildren. In addition to her parents, she is also...

Doyle "Gene" Stepp, 61, of Sanford, NC, husband of Vicki Sue Darfler Stepp, passed away on Saturday, September 25, 2021. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11 o'clock at James A. Dyal Funeral Home Chapel. Burial will follow at Carolina Memorial Gardens, 7113 Rivers Ave., N. Charleston, SC 29406. Due to COVID please wear a mask and practice social distancing. Flowers will be accepted. Gene was born on June 3, 1960 in Charleston, SC, son of Doyle G. Stepp and wife Loucile Cotney Stepp of Brunswick, GA and the late Mary Killion Kirlin. He enjoyed golfing. He was a handyman at heart and loved working outside at his new house and his yard. Survivors in addition...

Charles Robert "Chuck" Donau, 78, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, August 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Charles was born October 18, 1942 in Jersey City, New Jersey to the late Charles Harold Donau and Grace Parente Donau. He was preceded in death by a sister, Doris Donau Kaufmann. Chuck was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer 3 Special Forces in the U.S. Army. He loved his country and his family. He graduated from the University of Washington in Seattle with a Physician's Assistant Degree. He also graduated from Campbell University with a Bachelor in Health Sciences. Charles was the first Physician's Assistant in the Emergency Room at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center...

LaVonne S. Oertel of Dunn died august 13, 2021. Condolences may be made at pughfuneralhome.com.