All Obituaries

Mrs. Ruth S. Hallman, 90, of Lillington passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Will Stephens and Mattie Whittington Stephens. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clawson W. Hallman; brothers, Lester, Craven, Elbert “Big Boy” and Edward Stephens and sisters, Beulah, Vera, Hazel and Kathleen. She was a life long member of Antioch Baptist Church and supervised...

Mr. Bonny Ballard, 85, of Lillington, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019. Bonny was one of the longest living members of Lillington Baptist Church. Bonny graduated from Lillington High School and attended the University of Maryland.  He served in the US Air Force for 10 years.  After serving, he owned and operated his own construction business for 30 years. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, November 9, 2019, at 11:00 at Summerville Presbyterian Church Cemetery...

Jonathan Darrell Temple, 67, of Bunnlevel, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in his home. He was born in Dunn and was the son of the late Josephine McLamb and Willis Edgar Temple Jr.  Darrell proudly served in the National Guard for approximately 2 years.  In 1974, Darrell took over what was Triangle Drain Company after the passing of his father, which became Temple Drain Company.  In 1983, Darrell founded Temple Grading and Construction Company Inc. to continue his...

Retired US Air Force Lt Colonel James Thomas Bales, Jr., 88, of Buies Creek, a true American Hero, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence. Jim was a graduate of NC State University with a degree in Geology.  He later earned his Master’s.  He was very proud to have served his country in the US Air Force for 21 years; during which, as a decorated pilot, he valiantly flew missions and fought battles in both the Korean and Vietnam Wars. Jim loved...

Retired US Army SGM Carvel Frank Gregory, 84, of Buies Creek, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019. He was an engineer in the U.S. Army for 30 years and worked in the Postal Service for 16 years. Carvel was predeceased by his parents, Aldine King Gregory and Howard Gregory. He is survived by his wife of 62 years, Gisela; children, Barbara Hiemstra (Mike), Ronnie Gregory and Kenneth Gregory; granddaughter, Mariel Hiemstra; sisters, Betty Jean Parrish, Gail Spence, Frances Austin;...

Mrs. Wendy Young McDonald, 62, of Bunnlevel passed away October 16, 2019. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Gay Bill Young and Mildred Cox Young. Wendy’s sweet spirit will be missed by family and friends. Wendy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Henry “Mac” McDonald of the home; son, Drake Faucett and wife Kitura of Angier; step-daughter, Tammy Jones of Broadway; loving grandmother of Kayden, Kody and Kendall; sister, Diana Locklear of...

Mr. Nealie Willard Cummings, Jr., 69, of Lillington, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019. Nealie, a.k.a., Rocker T, was a lifelong, hard-working brick mason.  He loved his family, NASCAR, the Wolfpack, and gardening.  Once you knew him, you did not forget him.  He was a friend to so many. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at 11 am at Raven Rock Presbyterian Church.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by...

Mrs. Susan Marie Hamrick went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 65. Susan was born January 13, 1954 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Walter & Helen (Comuzie) Griffith, step-daughter of Mary (Johnson) Griffith. She was the beloved wife of Elbert Hamrick for 48 years. Loving mother to two sons, Adam (Mary Ann) and Matthew; treasured Mom-Mom of Katie, Emmy, Nick, Madeline and Lilly; dear sister of Eldridge Griffith, Phoebe Clutter (Rodney) and step-sister of...

Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Howard Randall “Randy” Teeter, 70, of Lillington, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019. Randy retired from the US Air Force after 27 years of decorated service.  He loved to travel and watch NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt.  Randy never met a stranger and treated everyone he met with dignity and respect.  His grandchildren were the apples of his eye.   He handled everything in life with poise; he was the calm,...

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stewart “Peggy” Seifert, 78, of Broadway, passed away October 11, 2019. Peggy was long involved in public service, ranging from administrative work in the N.C. Attorney General’s Office, the U.S. Senate (Senator Robert Morgan), the U.S. House of Representatives (Congressman Walter Jones, Sr.), and the N.C. Court of Appeals (Chief Judge Linda McGee). Funeral services will be held Monday, October 14, 2019 at 3 pm at Spring Hill United Methodist Church...