Stephen Brian Rogers

Stephen Brian Rogers obituary, Sanford, NC

Stephen Brian Rogers

Stephen Rogers Obituary

Visit the Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home website to view the full obituary.

Stephen "Steve" Brian Rogers, 70, of Sanford passed away October 4, 2025. No services are planned at this time.

Stephen was born in Lee Co. to the late William Atlas Rogers and Aline Kelly Rogers. He loved baseball, and the Hurricanes. 

He is survived by his sisters Phyllis R. Dixon and husband Ray, and Ava J. Davidson; brother Scott Rogers and wife Junko; and many nieces and nephews.

To plant trees in memory, please visit the Sympathy Store.

Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home

509 Carthage Street, Sanford, NC 27330

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