All Obituaries

Mr. Roy Rogers Gainey, 62, of Lillington passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 at his home. Roy was born in Harnett County. He worked in construction for many years. Roy enjoyed collecting coins and other collectible items. He was preceded in death by his father, Ander Gainey and brother, Danny Ray Gainey. Roy is survived by his mother, Mary Carter Gainey of the home; sister, Jean Boggs and husband Jimmie of Lillington; 2 nieces, Candy Adams and husband Dewey of Georgia and Kimberly Boggs of...

Mrs.  Mabel “Bernice” Dawson, 90, of Lillington passed away on May 10, 2019 at Universal Healthcare.  She was born June 15, 1928 in Harnett County to Arthur Lee West and Mamie Beasley West.  On February 2, 1947, she married Luther Paul Dawson of Lillington.  They enjoyed over 40 years together on the Dawson family farm in the Flatwoods community with their three children, Nancy, Kathi and Paul.  Bernice was known for her love of cooking, sewing,...

Mr. Jimmy V. O’Quinn, 82, of Mamers, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019. Jimmy was born July 6, 1936, in Harnett County to the late Elvin and Ruby O’Quinn.  He was a lifelong farmer.  He loved fishing, both fresh and saltwater.  Over the years he had a wide variety of animals, from a monkey to birds, but his all-time favorite was his beloved dog Shorty, who went with him everywhere.  Jimmy was a member of Antioch Baptist...

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Our beloved Tamara Aiken Wicker has fallen asleep from this life and awakened to eternal glory in the presence of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.  She grew up in Garner, North Carolina, graduated from Garner High School and attended Wake Technical College.  She worked 12 years for the North Carolina Department of Environment and Natural Resources as an administrative assistant with accolades for her organization skills and work ethic, but was more known for her real gift which...

Mrs. Katherine W. Arnold, 81, of Lillington passed away Friday May 3, 2019. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Willie and Ethel Bradford West. Katherine loved working on the farm and in the greenhouse. She enjoyed growing roses, dahlias, angel wing begonias and many other flowers. Katherine also grew vegetables and sold them at local farmer’s markets. She loved spending time with family especially her 2 grandchildren, Nicholas and Aaron. Katherine...

Ms. Angel Ann Kersey, 25, of Lillington died Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Angel was such an outgoing free-spirit.  She had a beautiful soul and was loved by all who knew her. She was a graduate of Western Harnett High School, Class of 2011.  Angel was currently enrolled in the nursing program at Central Carolina Community College.   She is survived by her parents, Melissa Harper and Steve Kersey; her fiancée, Brandon Griffin; her step-son, Brendan Griffin; her...

Robert Eugene Kidwell “Bobby”, 77 died Wednesday April 17, 2019 in Fayetteville North Carolina. He leaves behind two daughters; Karen Marie Nobles (John), Cheryl Lynn Griffis (DeWayne); two sons, Jason Scott Kidwell (Shayla), Robert E. Kidwell Jr. and step children; Josh King (Pam) and David King (Tera); twelve grandchildren; Frank Whibley III, Erin Austin (Mark), Carleigh Snodgrass (Harris), Caitlyn Lotz (Austin), Amanda Nobles, John Nobles Jr, Zach Nobles, Matthew Griffis and...

Too cool for this world, Rodney Hipwell, age 49, died April 10th after a two year knock-down drag-out brawl with cancer. Born July 5, 1969 in Anaheim, California, Rod spent his early life in Southern California before relocating to North Carolina in 2008. Rod earned his undergraduate degree from California State University, Fullerton and a Masters in Health Education from East Carolina University. For the past decade, Rod worked at Campbell University, where he served in many roles, most...

Ms. Hazel L. Womack, 69, of Lillington, passed away Sunday evening, March 31, 2019. She was born December 11, 1949, in Lee County to the late Danny Mack and Mary Womack.  Hazel worked for Carnes & Company for 35 years before retiring. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, April 6, 2019, at 2 pm in O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel.  The family will receive friends following the service. Hazel was preceded in death by her parents; and her...