Patricia M. Walker

Patricia Maxwell Walker, 80 of Sanford, died August 3, 2021. 

Born the only child of Sarah and Henry Maxwell, she spent all her professional life as an elementary teacher in Hoke, Lee and Montgomery counties.  

She is survived by her husband, John Max Walker; daughter, Mitzi Barber (Mike); sons, Max Walker and Mike Walker (Beth); and grandchildren, Kennedy Barber, Chase Barber, Jonathan Walker, Mackenzie Walker, Clayton Walker, and Collin Walker.

A Memorial service will be held at a later date. In lieu of flowers, memorial contributions can be made to St Luke United Methodist Church, 2916 Wicker Street, Sanford, NC 27330.

Online Condolences may be made at www.rogerspickard.com

Michael Moore

Michael E. Moore of Pinebluff died peacefully in his home on July 23, 2021 at age 69.
He was born on November 20, 1951, in Mobile, Alabama to the late Grover Moore and Dorothy Pereira Moore. After growing up across America, he served in the U.S. Army. Later, he worked as an aircraft mechanic for the Golden Knights Army Parachute Team. After leaving the military, he met his wife, Kimberly Thacker at her family's business at what is now PK Airpark in Raeford. He was a man of many talents, from playing the harmonica to cooking, landscaping, and being a passionate Alabama Football Fan. He especially loved spending time with his grandchildren. 

He was preceded in death by his father-in-law, Gene Paul Thacker, and his nephew, Scottie Moore. 
He is survived by his wife of 38 years, Kimberly Moore; his daughters, Lindsay Moore and Taylor Moore; mother-in-law, Billie Thacker; siblings, Richard Moore, Bonnie Felker, Jeri Moore, and Scott Moore; brothers-in-law, Tony and Tim Thacker; and grandchildren, Charlie, Madison, and Raegan Grace.
Services will be held at a later date.

Care of the family is entrusted to Crumpler Funeral Home-Aberdeen.

Arthur F. Taylor

Arthur (Art) Floyd Taylor of Lumber Bridge went home to be with his Lord and Savior died Sunday, August 1, 2021 at his home.
He was born in Richmond, Virginia on June 2, 1943 to the late Woodford David Taylor and Elizabeth Marie Thomas Taylor. He was preceded in death by his wife Barbara Taylor. He retired from the U.S. Navy in 1984 as a Master Chief.
He is survived by two sons, Timothy F. Taylor and his wife Rhonda of California and Ronnie W. Taylor of Virginia, and a grandson.
A visitation will be held from 10-11 a.m. Friday at Crumpler Funeral Home, Raeford.
A graveside service will be held at 11:30 a.m.Friday at Highland Biblical Gardens.