All Obituaries

Mrs. Lorene Kivett Ward, 88, passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2020 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington. She was born March 5, 1931 in High Point, NC, daughter of the late Thomas Carrick “T.C” and Pearl Teague Kivett. She graduated from High Point High School Class of 1949 and attended High Point College. Lorene worked for Woodworker’s Supply Company in High Point and retired in 2001 after 43 years of service. She was a faithful member of Parkwood Baptist Church where...

Mr. John Kendall “Big John” Stewart, Jr., 49, died peacefully on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 at First Health Palliative and Hospice House.  He grew up on the Stewart Farm with his parents, Kendall and Faye Stewart who preceded him in death. John was an avid hunter and there was nothing he liked better than being in the woods with his dogs, especially “John Henry” and his hunting friends.  He was a member of several hunting clubs including Cedar Creek Hunt...

It is with profound sadness we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Fannie Mimms Stewart, 92, of Wilmington, NC.  She died peacefully at Bradley Creek Health Center January 11, 2020 surrounded by her family.    She was born July 29, 1927 in Broadway, NC to the late Pearl and Sion Mimms.  Fannie attended Elon University and worked in accounting prior to starting a family.  She was predeceased by her husband, Captain James Britton Stewart of the North...

Mrs. Edith Ann Johnson Mangum, 88, of Lillington passed away Saturday, January 11, 2020 at the home of her daughter. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Chesley and Arlie Wester Johnson. Mrs. Mangum was also preceded in death by her husband of over 60 years, Calvin Mangum, Sr.; grandson, James Michael Harris II; sisters, Florine Penny, Jessie Cannady; brothers, John Johnson, Aaron Johnson and Larry Johnson. Mrs. Mangum was a master of gardening and yard sales. She loved...

Ms. Stephanie Spears Holland, 52, of Lillington passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Valdosta, GA the daughter of Lonnie B. Spears and Lorine J. Johns. Stephanie graduated from Central Carolina Community College in 1997 with a License Practical Nursing diploma and received an award for her excellence in academics. In 2002, she graduated from the RN program and received an Associates Degree in Nursing. Stephanie loved to sing...

Ms. June Celia Johnson Melvin, 84, of Buies Creek, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2019. Celia was born December 22, 1935 in a farmhouse in Harnett County to the late David Willard Johnson and Bernetta Brown Johnson.  She graduated from Buies Creek School and then attended Campbell College for accounting.  Afterwards, she married Phillip Melvin whose Air Force career took them and their children all over the world.  They came back to Buies Creek to retire in 1981.  She...

Mr. Wilbert O. Perry, 84, of Bunnlevel passed away Sunday, December 29, 2019 at his home. He was born in Springfield, MA, the son of the late William Joseph and Ora McEwen Perry. Wilbert was also preceded in death by his wife, Joan Charlotte Perry; daughter, Jean Perry Horne; a sister and 4 brothers. Wilbert was a veteran of the United States Air Force. He worked as a designer for Gould and Goodrich until his retirement. Wilbert enjoyed woodworking and watching old movies.  He was a...

Mr. Waymon Edward Graves, 77, of Erwin, passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2019. Edward was born and raised in Bunnlevel to the late Waymon and Catherine Wood Graves.  He spent most of his life working in Harnett County.  He worked in law enforcement with Lillington, Erwin and Dunn before retiring and going to work in property management.  Above all else, Edward was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Funeral services will be held Saturday, December 21, 2019,...

Gerald Young Brown died Wednesday, December 11, 2019, due to complications following a stroke.  He was 80. Mr. Brown was born on August 19, 1939, to John Clyde and Iva Young Brown of Madison County, North Carolina.  He graduated from Wake Forest University in 1961 with a degree in Chemistry/Physical Education, and completed a Master’s Degree in Physical Education at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill in 1965.  Mr. Brown began teaching anatomy and physiology...

Mr. Phillip “Phil” Holt Melvin, 56, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, December 10, 2019 at his home. He was born in Cumberland County, the son of the late Phillip Lewis Melvin and June Celia Melvin. Phil worked as a carpenter his entire life. He enjoyed the simple things in life. Phil loved his family and enjoyed being around people. Phil is survived by his wife, Kathy Melvin of the home; mother, June Celia Melvin of Lillington; 3 sons, P.J. Melvin of Apex; Jeremy Melvin and...