Sep 11, 2026

Dorothy Jean (Price) Barham, 91, of Lillington, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 11, 2026.

Services will be announced at a later time. 

Sep 10, 2026

Mr. William “Billy” Wimberly, 86, of Lillington passed away Thursday, September 10, 2026, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Leo and Maie Wimberly. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by 2 sons, Michael Wade and William Leo Wimberly; son-in-law, Stephen Lynn Mason; 2 brothers,...

Sep 5, 2026

Frances Gregory Austin, 86, of Buies Creek, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 5, 2026, after a period of declining health.

She was born in Harnett County, North Carolina on December 26, 1939 to the late Mary Aldine King Gregory and Howard Clyde Gregory. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband Demery Austin (2013);...

Sep 5, 2026

Doris "Faye" Davis Jernigan, also lovingly known as Granny and GiGi, 90 passed away on September 5, 2026, at her home, surrounded by the family she loved so much.

She was born on April 2, 1936, in Johnson County to the late John Richard and Virginia Catherine Price Davis. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her...

Sep 4, 2026

Susan Kay Jones, 77, of Broadway, NC, passed away peacefully on September, 4, 2026.

At the center of Susan’s life was her love for God. She was devoted to studying the Bible and was a faithful prayer partner to those she loved. She loved her family deeply and worked tirelessly to care for them. She enjoyed cooking, baking, canning, and freeze-drying,...

Sep 4, 2026

Martha Dollie Mason 92, of Broadway, passed away September 4, 2026, at home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harnett County to the late Walter and Lula Bennett. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Freeman Mason.

Dollie is survived by her daughters Lynda Mason Bryant and Susie Buchanan (Randy); Grandchildren Chris Whitlow...

Sep 2, 2026

Shirley Elizabeth Kennedy Shelburne, 92, of Lillington, NC passed away on September 2, 2026. She was born on March 26, 1934, in Harnett County to the late Lee Franklin Kennedy and Sadie Ellen Woodley Kennedy. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Amfort Shelburne, who died on April 28, 2005. Shirley is survived...

Aug 28, 2026

Jarrod Lee McNeill, 41, of Erwin, passed away August 28, 2026. He was born in Moore County, the son of the late Norman Keith McNeill and Agnes Stewart McNeill Taylor. In addition to his father, Jarrod was preceded in death by his daughter, Faith McNeill; mother-in-law and father-in-law, Joan and Ronnie Parker; paternal grandparents, Jim and Lillian McNeill; maternal grandparents,...

Aug 25, 2026

Philip Odell Spence, a lifelong resident of Harnett County, passed away Tuesday August 25th surrounded by his family on the same small farm in Lillington where he was born and raised.. Philip was one of nine children born and raised on the family farm. He was preceded in death by his Parents Broughton and Lily Spence, his six sisters, Ruth...

Aug 23, 2026

Stephen B. Gainey, 74, passed away peacefully on August 23, 2026, in Lillington, North Carolina. 

He was born on February 6, 1952, in Dunn, North Carolina. Steve dedicated more than 30 years of his life to serving his community as a corrections officer with Harnett Corrections. He took great pride in his work and in helping others. Even after retirement, Steve...

Aug 21, 2026

Barbara McLamb Byrd, 86, passed away on August 21, 2026. She grew up on a farm in the Buies Creek area and attended Campbell College and UNC Chapel Hill. With her husband Billy, she settled to raise a family in Raleigh. Following employment as a high school teacher, a computer programmer, and a systems analyst, she chose...

Aug 20, 2026

Duane Kenneth McLaughlin, 67, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1958, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Kenneth and Carole McLaughlin. He later made his home in North Carolina, where he built a life centered around his family, hard work, and the things he loved most.

Duane proudly served his country...

Aug 17, 2026

Mrs. Linda Williams, 82, of Lillington, NC, went to be with our Lord and savior on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

After retiring in...

Aug 17, 2026

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." -Psalm 23:4

Mary Womack, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on August 17,...

Aug 12, 2026

Juanita Gale Davis, 79, of Lillington passed away August 12, 2026.  She was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on June 21, 1947 to the late John and Lorraine Hutchinson Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Juanita is survived by her son, Todd Davis (wife, Gwen...

Aug 8, 2026

Susan Ostrander Doby, born July 2, 1963, was a spirited, loving, and unforgettable woman whose presence touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She passed away on August 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer.

Susan was a fighter in every sense of the word. Her...

Aug 1, 2026

Catherine "Pat" Marie Hawley Coleman, 93, passed away August 1, 2026 at Central Harnett Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Harnett County to the late John Hawley and Alma Cannady Hawley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. L. Coleman; grandson, Nathan John Franklin Rawls; and...

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. William "Bill" Wood, 81, of Lillington passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1944, in Harnett County, the son of the late William Bernice Wood and Frances Watkins Murray.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Edwin Murray; son,...

Jul 28, 2026

Teresa McDonald Jernigan, 73, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home. She was born in Harnett County on February 20, 1953 to the late Frederick "Fred" Pittman McDonald and Iris Elaine Hudgins McDonald.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Casper "Ricky" Martin Jernigan; and brother, Frederick...

Jul 26, 2026

Samantha Lee Ann,

Some knew Sammy as this precocious loveable girl, some as this vibrant woman, some were lucky enough to even know her as both. Wife, Daughter, sister, friend, Soldier, veteran. Lover of all animals, and ever the comedienne. Like a diamond that shines so vibrantly, she was every one of these perfect facets....