Entertainment

Obituary for Luke Andrew Blanchard

Published

1 month ago

March 26, 2025

Luke Andrew Blanchard, 23, of Sanford, died on Monday, March 24, 2025, from injuries sustained in an automobile accident.

A visitation will be held from 1 p.m. to 3 p.m. followed by a funeral service at 3 p.m. on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at the Emmanuel Baptist Church 632 McCrimmon Road, Carthage, NC 28327. There will be a private burial. The family will welcome extended family and friends at Calvary Memorial Church following the service.

Luke was born Feb. 5, 2002 in Pinehurst to Louis and Jennifer (Fox) Blanchard. Luke gained a great appreciation for his Lord and Saviour growing up at Calvary Christian School. Luke had an incredible love for his son, Jaxson Lee Blanchard, and his wife, Michaela Blanchard. He looked forward to watching all his son’s new milestones. He was so very proud to be a Dad. Luke had a passion for woodworking and was just getting started on so many new projects. He absolutely enjoyed showing off his accomplishments. Luke enjoyed hunting, fishing, grilling, disc golf, bowling, and spending time with his family and fur babies. Luke was a dedicated team member to the Moore County Maintenance team and really showed passion for what he did. He showed love to every student and staff member he encountered. Luke will be greatly missed by so many.

He is survived by his wife of four years, Michaela Nicole (Green) Blanchard; a son, Jaxson Blanchard of Sanford; his parents, Louis Blanchard and Jennifer (Fox) Blanchard of Southern Pines; four brothers, William Blanchard of Williamsburg, VA, Bradley, Jonathan, and Matthew Blanchard of Southern Pines; one sister, Alaina Blanchard of Southern Pines; two sisters-in-law, Lizzie Hernandez of Eagle Springs and Tessa Green of Texas; a brother-in-law, Ethan Taylor of Southern Pines; grandparents, William R. Blanchard and wife Donna of Carthage; Jean Fox of Aberdeen; father and mother-in-law, Tim Green and wife Heather of Texas and Kelly Taylor of Carthage; grandparents-in-law David and Joyce Taylor of Carthage.

Luke was preceded in death by a grandfather Barry Fox.

Online condolences can be made to www.bolesfuneralhome.com

Services entrusted to Boles Funeral Home of Southern Pines.

Entertainment

Obituary for Mary Ellen Mosey Mangas of Vass

Published

1 month ago

March 26, 2025

Highland Cavalier Team

Mary Ellen Mosey Mangas, age 81, of Vass, passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2025, at Sanford Health & Rehab in Sanford surrounded by her family.

Mary Ellen was born in Geneva, NY on June 25, 1943, to the late Francis and Julia McCarthy Mosey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister-in-law, Marie Mosey, and nephew, James.

She is survived by her husband Donald Joseph Mangas; daughter, Donna Renberg (Patrick) of Raleigh, NC; sons, Keith Mangas (Barbara) of Yardley, PA and Kevin Mangas (Erin) of Lexington, KY; sister, Carol Reynolds (Bob) of Cohocton, NY; brothers, James Mosey of Syracuse, NY and Frank Mosey (Toni) of Skaneateles, NY; grandchildren, Charlie, Jack, Parker, Abigail, Julia, Jacob, Andrew and Maxwell; nieces and nephews, Theresa, Jennifer, Katherine, Stephen, Allison, Jessica and Melissa.

Mary Ellen’s career throughout her life included working as an Executive Secretary for Bausch and Lomb and Eastman Kodak in Rochester, NY. She also served as a Volunteer Coordinator at St. John’s Nursing Home in Rochester, NY and worked in Transportation at Clayton State College in GA. Mary Ellen was an avid Bridge player with her many friends in the Woodlake community as well as her group of friends at Pinehurst Country Club. She was also a member of the Red Hatter’s Club in Woodlake. She was loved by her family and friends and will be greatly missed.

Services will be held at a later date.

Condolences may be sent to www.coxmemorialfuneralhome.com.

The family has entrusted services to Cox Memorial Funeral Home & Crematory of Vass.