All Obituaries

Mr. Nathan Hugh Jernigan, 82, of Lillington passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Molton Millard Jernigan and Mary Ellen Barefoot Jernigan. Hugh was a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea. He was a farmer and also co-owned J&W Supermarket in Lillington. He worked and retired from the NC Prison System in Lillington. Hugh was an active member of Lillington Baptist Church for over 50 years...

Mr. J.D. Douglas, 75, of Broadway, passed away on September 12, 2019. J.D. was a hard-working and loving father that would go the extra mile to help anyone he considered family or friend.  He will be missed. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 12 noon at Cool Springs United Methodist Church.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery. He was preceded in death by his parents, George Douglas and Hattie Douglas. J.D. is survived by son, Mike...

Mrs. Mary Jane Veangare McLucas, 30, of Lumberton passed away September 5, 2019 at Southeastern  Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of Pry Veangare and Amy Collins. Mary was a wonderful mother, daughter and sister. She had a passion for music and loved her friends dearly. Mary was preceded in death by her maternal grandmother, Mary Collins. Mary is survived by her father, Pry Veangare; mother, Amy Collins; daughter, Nathalia Matthews; 2...

Mrs. Carole Jackson Wooten, 81, of Lillington, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 1, 2019. She was born in Wilson, NC.  She graduated from Atlantic Christian College and taught Business in the Harnett Co. School System for 34 years.  She was an active member of Lillington Baptist Church where she actively played in the Handbell Choir for over 30 years. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 4, 2019 at 11 am in Lillington Baptist...

Mr. Joseph David “Dabber” Chandler, 71, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, August 31, 2019. David was born January 16, 1948, in Alamance County to the late J.Y. and Virginia Chandler.  He played football at Appalachian State University.  He served in the NC National Guard and attended Piney Grove Baptist Church. Above all else, David was a great husband, father, and grandfather to his family who he adored.  He...

Mr. J. Ray Autry, 76, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, 2019. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 3 pm in Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.  Ray is survived by his wife, Kay Autry; daughter, Renee Jones Morris and husband Scott Morris; four grandchildren; three great-grandchildren; and a sister-in-law, Sylvia Wiggs and husband Lee Wiggs of Goldsboro.   In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Kindred Hospice, 136...

With deepest sorrow, we announce that James Huddleston (Jamie), age 32, our most beloved son, brother, family member, and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 30, 2019, in Lillington.  Jamie, from Fort Pierce, Florida, was a well accomplished, award winning angler and golfer.  He was also an avid paintballer, hunter, outdoorsman, and craftsman.  He was a welder by trade and a lover of laughter, life, children and animals by nature.  Jamie was also known to...

Mrs. Carol Elaine Maschauer, 76, of Lillington, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019. Carol was a great fisherman and cook who especially loved Chesapeake blue crabs.  Above all else, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother. The family will have a private celebration at a later date. Carol is survived by her husband of 47 years, Clair “Butch” Maschauer; daughter, Cheryl Owens; one grandson, Robert Dowgiallo; and a brother, Ed Farrar.

James Eugene “Gene” Lewis Jr., of Buies Creek had the great honor of meeting his Maker, Redeemer and Friend on Friday, August 23, 2019.  After a well fought battle against lung and heart issues, he valiantly stepped into his King’s presence and received the well earned decorations of a heroic soldier. Gene lived up to his nick name BIG Gene.  He was larger than life.  No opportunity to Think Big and to encourage others was ever passed up.  In earthly...

Mrs. Dorothy Tingen Smith, 83, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Thursday August 22, 2019 at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunn. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Wade Tingen and Magdalene Tingen Cotton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Porter Smith, 2 brothers-in-law, Chester Snipes and Ben Smith. She and her husband farmed tobacco and other crops for many years. Dorothy was a member of Chalybeate Springs Baptist...