John Ralph "Vernell" Richmond

John Ralph "Vernell" Richmond obituary

John Ralph "Vernell" Richmond

John Richmond Obituary

Obituary published on Legacy.com by Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford from Dec. 9 to Dec. 16, 2025.
Mr. John "Vernel" Richmond, age 70, of Sanford, NC, transitioned to eternal rest on Sunday, December 7, 2025, at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill, NC.

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December 18, 2025

Dorothy Worthy family posted to the memorial.

December 18, 2025

Alice Matthew posted to the memorial.

December 9, 2025

Knotts Funeral Home - Sanford posted an obituary.

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Dorothy Worthy family

December 18, 2025

My condolences and prayers go out to the family. I´m so sorry for your loss. May prayer for the family is that God will comfort your hurting hearts and that He will give you all the strength to go through this difficult and painful time.

Alice Matthew

December 18, 2025

My condolences and prayers are with the family. May God comfort your hurting hearts as you go through this difficult hour.

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