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Obituary for Kathy Kiser Buie
Kathy Kiser Buie, a devoted wife, loving mother, and proud grandmother whose servant’s heart touched everyone she met, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, October 3, 2025, at the age of 81 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Surrounded by her family, she went home to be with the Lord.
Born on December 7, 1943, in Vass, North Carolina, Kathy was the youngest daughter of the late Andrew and Margaret Garner Kiser. She was a graduate of Farm Life High School and Sandhills Community College. She worked for over 25 years as a cosmetologist in Southern Pines. Even after retiring from her salon work, she continued caring for her community by driving a school bus for Union Pines High School, where she was affectionately known by many students.
Kathy’s world revolved around her Savior and her family. She was a devoted wife to her husband of 60 years, Stanley, a loving mother, and the proudest of grandmothers to her six grandchildren. Her faith guided her every action; she loved the Lord, her church family, and was an ever-present voice in the choir.
Kathy had a true zest for life and loved to “gallivant” with family and friends, whether it was for a spontaneous lunch and shopping trip or a longer adventure. Her home was a testament to her care, evident in the plants and flowers that surrounded it. She was an amazing cook and baker, especially known for the beautiful cakes she made for every special occasion.
With her genuine servant’s heart, she was a person you could always rely on…present, full of love and grace, and ready to help whoever needed it.
She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband of 60 years, Stanley, who passed away on September 19, 2025, and her siblings Irvin Kiser, Floyd Kiser, Norman “Pete” Kiser, Hubert Kiser, Grace Horne, and Zelma Pope.
Kathy is survived by her children, Anita Mashburn and husband Robert of Carthage, Dale Buie and wife Kathryn of Carthage, Kevin Buie of Carthage; and her grandchildren, Taylor Mashburn, Rachael Mashburn, Ella Gilliam, Murphy Buie, Ginny Buie, and Jackson Buie.
While the family is heartbroken by their loss, there is comfort in knowing that Kathy has been reunited in Heaven with her beloved husband, Stanley, who preceded her in death by just two short weeks.
A celebration of her life will be held at Yates Thagard Baptist Church on Monday, October 6, 2025, at 11:00 A.M. Pastors Steve Johnson and Sammy Frye will officiate.
Following the service, burial will take place in the church cemetery. The family will welcome friends for visitation prior to the service at 10:00 A.M. and at other times at the family home.
Services are entrusted to Fry & Prickett Funeral Home.
Online condolences may be made at PinesFunerals.com.
Two people were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins linked to a Felony Lane Gang operating across multiple states.
According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded to OrangeTheory Fitness on August 4 after a vehicle was broken into and items were reportedly stolen.
“Investigators began following leads and linked the case to similar cases in Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Foxfire, Pittsboro, High Point, and Fuquay-Varina,” states the Aberdeen Police Department in a press release. “A multi-jurisdictional investigation began, and investigators verified suspects in this case were part of a Felony Lane Gang that was targeting vehicles at gyms across several states.”
Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a rental car and located it at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Surveillance footage from a bank in Cary helped investigators identify Victoria Tudor, 48, of Raleigh, and Ethan Smith, 33, of Youngsville, as suspects.
Warrants were issued on September 26. Smith is facing charges of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, and Tudor is facing charges of felony conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses. On November 7, officers with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department and the Raleigh Fugitive Task Force located the pair. Both were taken before a Wake County magistrate and received $5,000 secured bonds.
Police said the case remains open as investigators continue working with surrounding agencies to identify additional suspects.
All suspects and persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
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Via Aberdeen Police Department.
Three people were arrested Thursday after Moore County Sheriff’s Office investigators executed a search warrant at a residence in the 100 block of Bell Fork Road in the Heflin Mobile Home Park in Aberdeen.
Detectives conducted the search on Nov. 13 and seized suspected cocaine, fentanyl, methamphetamine, psilocybin mushrooms, marijuana, multiple items of drug and marijuana paraphernalia, thirteen firearms, and more than $2,800 in cash.
Investigators arrested Jose Sanchez, 26, of Aberdeen, and charged him with felony possession of a Schedule I controlled substance; possession with intent to sell and deliver cocaine; felony possession of cocaine; possession with intent to sell and deliver marijuana; felony possession of marijuana; two counts of maintaining a vehicle or dwelling for controlled substances; and possession of drug paraphernalia. He was booked into the Moore County Detention Center under a $10,000 secured bond and is scheduled to appear in district court on Dec.10.
Tabitha Sanchez, 56, of Aberdeen, was charged with felony possession of a Schedule II controlled substance; simple possession of a Schedule VI controlled substance; and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was held at the Moore County Detention Center under a $5,500 secured bond and is also scheduled to appear in district court on Dec.10.
Brandy Grice, 50, of Aberdeen, was charged with possession of methamphetamine and possession of drug paraphernalia. She was committed to the Moore County Detention Center under a $5,500 secured bond and has the same Dec. 10 district court date.
All defendants facing criminal charges are presumed innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
Via Moore County Sheriff’s Office.
Two people were arrested in connection with a series of vehicle break-ins linked to a Felony Lane Gang operating across multiple states.
According to the Aberdeen Police Department, officers responded to OrangeTheory Fitness on August 4 after a vehicle was broken into and items were reportedly stolen.
“Investigators began following leads and linked the case to similar cases in Southern Pines, Pinehurst, Foxfire, Pittsboro, High Point, and Fuquay-Varina,” states the Aberdeen Police Department in a press release. “A multi-jurisdictional investigation began, and investigators verified suspects in this case were part of a Felony Lane Gang that was targeting vehicles at gyms across several states.”
Detectives identified the suspect vehicle as a rental car and located it at Raleigh-Durham International Airport. Surveillance footage from a bank in Cary helped investigators identify Victoria Tudor, 48, of Raleigh, and Ethan Smith, 33, of Youngsville, as suspects.
Warrants were issued on September 26. Smith is facing charges of felony obtaining property by false pretenses, and Tudor is facing charges of felony conspiracy to obtain property by false pretenses. On November 7, officers with the Fuquay-Varina Police Department and the Raleigh Fugitive Task Force located the pair. Both were taken before a Wake County magistrate and received $5,000 secured bonds.
Police said the case remains open as investigators continue working with surrounding agencies to identify additional suspects.
All suspects and persons charged with a crime are considered innocent until proven guilty in a court of law.
To sign up for the free Sandhills Sentinel breaking news e-newsletter, please click here.
Via Aberdeen Police Department.
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