All Obituaries

Mrs. Irmgard “Emmy” Dufresne, 85, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence. A private, family service will be held. Emmy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dufresne. She is survived by her seven children, Mary Beth, Manuela, John, Mike, Michelle, Tom, and Gene; 25 grandchildren; 18 great-grandchildren; and two sisters, Helga and Traudl. Our Mother..... Will always be remembered as a sweet kind-hearted loving woman. She loved her family...

Cathy Elaine Bertrand, 65, of Hope Mills, NC, went to join the angels on Friday, April 30, 2021. A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00PM at O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home and Crematory.  A graveside service is to be held on Thursday, May 6th at 2:00PM at Harnett Memorial Park. Cathy touched the heart of everyone she met and never met a stranger.  She was loved by all that knew her. She was a charitable person that gave of her time and...

Delores Ann “Mooncat” Wigal, 79, of Harnett County, loving wife and mother, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 1, 2021. Delores loved being a home body and watching her soap operas; General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and The Golden Girls.  She loved her cats and feeding wild birds in the yard and she loved listening to Luciano Pavarotti. She was predeceased by her parents, Virgil and Ruth Jockisch; and her brother, Virgil “Buddy” Jockisch,...

Mrs. Carolyn Baker Matthews, 75, of Lillington, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 24, 2021.  Carolyn enjoyed flowers and friends and her cats. She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Matthews; and her parents, Joab Baker and Vida Baker. Carolyn is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Matthews and Skeeter Matthews; brother, Jerry Baker; sisters, Faye Arnold and Betty Ashworth; granddaughter, Brittney and four great-grandchildren. Arrangements by...

Mr. Kevin Felton Brown, 32, of Bunnlevel, passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2021.  Kevin had a great sense of humor and loved to be a jokester.  He loved sports, especially football and fishing.  He loved his daughter, Alessia Brown.  He was a personable person, never having met a stranger.  A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, April 20, 2021 at Westview Cemetery at 3:15 pm.  A visitation will be held from 2:00-3:00 pm at...

Mr. Timothy “Tim” Mark Stephens, 77, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, April 13, 2021. A native of Lillington, he was son of the late John and Mattie Blanchard Stephens. Tim was also preceded in death by his wife of 45 years, Linda Hawley Stephens. Tim graduated from Lillington High School in 1963 and attended Campbell College. Tim retired from Harnett Co. Schools after 29 years as a vocational teacher. He was a member of Lillington Baptist Church, Lillington Masonic Lodge #302,...

Mr. Clifton Foster Burgess, 86, of Lillington, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Clifton had served in the U.S. Army and was a pillar in the Harnett County farming community.   He was also a devoted son, brother, and friend, who tirelessly looked after his family.  Clifton also loved beekeeping. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, at 11 am at Barbecue Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Rev. Jerry Parsons presiding. Clifton was preceded in...

Ricky Turlington, 66, of Lillington, passed away peacefully on April 9, 2021, at Rex hospital with family by his side. Ricky worked as a welder for many years at Becker Sand and Gravel. He is survived by his wife of 26 years, Cheri; his son, Bob, and his daughter, Jennifer (husband, Jonathan); two brothers, Palmer (wife, Nancy) and Rodney (wife, Luann); four sisters, Barbara (husband, Bill), Rita (husband, Eric), Robin (husband, Michal) and Rose; numerous nieces...

Mrs. Cynthia A. Polky, 75, of Angier, went to be with her Lord on Friday, April 9, 2021. A memorial service will be held on Monday, April 12, 2021, at 3 pm at Crossroads Church with Dr. Kenneth Dalton presiding. Cynthia was preceded in death by a son, Mark Polky; as well as several beloved dogs, which her children say she loved more than them. She is survived by her three children, Kathleen Hershman and husband, Gregory, of Hampstead, Joe Polky and wife, Wendy, of Bunnlevel, and Eric...

Mrs. Lenora K Harvell, 96 of Lillington, was welcomed with open arms by her Lord and Savior on April 8, 2021. Lenora was born on October 27, 1924 to Benjamin and Bettie Keith of Fuquay-Varina. She married Roy B Harvell on November 16, 1950. Lenora was a sweet and loving soul. She was quick to offer a meal or dessert for anyone who stopped by. She cooked some of the best southern food that was ever made. Her desire to serve others was always a part of her recipes, and it is certain that is...