All Obituaries

Mr. Dimas E. Escandon, 23, of Lillington, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021. Funeral services for Dimas will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 11 am at St. Bernadette’s Catholic Church in Fuquay-Varina, with Father Fernando presiding.  The burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park in Lillington. He is survived by his father, Pedro Escandon Ramos; his mother, Melinda Dale Tanner; brothers, Emanuel Pedro Escandon, Zachary Isai Escandon; sister, Lexxy Lucia...

Mr. Ronnie Eugene “Gene” Gregory, 72, of Lillington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021. Gene was a 1966 graduate of Boone Trail High School.  He earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from CCTI.  He worked for 50 years in the textiles industry.  He was an avid musician and photographer.  He loved to sing, and people loved to hear his sweet voice. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, February 18, 2021, at 2 pm...

Mrs. Elsie Byrd Brown, 91, of Lillington, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021. Elsie was born July 4, 1929, in Lee County to the late Junious and Alda Byrd.  She was retired from Capt. Rod Sullivan, Inc. in Sanford.  She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and the Lillington Chapter #243 Order of the Eastern Star. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, February 10, 2021, at 11:30 am at Antioch Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Rick Beacham presiding.  The...

Mr. Jesse “Frankie” Arnold, Jr., age 71, of Lillington passed away February 5, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Jesse Frank Arnold, Sr. and Vera Colville Arnold. In addition to his parents, Frankie was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bert Dew. Frankie was a veteran of the U.S. Army serving in Vietnam. He owned and operated Arnold’s Body Shop in Lillington for many years. He loved spending time on the...

Mr. Dougald G. “Doug” McCauley, 78, of Lillington, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 05, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family. Doug was born October 3, 1942, in Harnett County to the late Ernest and Elizabeth McCauley.  He worked at Southern States, Inc. for 45 years before retiring.  He was a member and Deacon at the church he loved so dearly, Harmony Baptist Church.  He loved to mow grass, eat chocolate ice cream and drink Grape...

Nellie Maxine Patterson, 92, of Broadway went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1928 in Lee County, the daughter of the late Gladys Lett of Sanford NC. Maxine married the love of her life, James Laten Patterson on July 27, 1945. They were married for 67 years until his death on October 4, 2012. She was a loving wife, mother, grandma and long-time member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in Broadway,...

Mrs. Arnnette Marie Hise, 70, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, February 03, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Gary, IN, the daughter of the late Arnold H. and Lois E. Swedberg Raduenz.   Arnnette was a beloved wife, mother, and "Nana".  Ron and Arnnette were happily married for 51 years. They spent most of their lives together in Demotte, Indiana, where they welcomed their two sons, Ronnie, Jr. and Aaron. Her boys...

Mark Calvin Janes peacefully passed away at home after an unexpected illness on February 2, 2021. He was a loving partner, father, and brother. Mark graduated from NC State in Civil Engineering. He was a professional engineer and excelled throughout his 25 year technical career, enabling him to work for a number of engineering/construction companies throughout the southeast. Alongside Mark’s technical career he found his passion in woodworking and carpentry, constructing various...

Johnny Dean Barbour was born on January 18,1952 in Danville, Virginia. Johnny's parents were Calvin and Clara Barbour (deceased), sister, Cheryl Barbour Walker and husband, Mark (Hickory, NC). Step brothers, Freddy Martin (Kernersville, NC), and Farley Martin (Danville, Va). John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Judy Sutherland Barbour (Lillington, NC), two children, Lindy Barbour Gilbert (Lillington, NC), and son, Joseph Dean Barbour (Willow Springs, NC). Grand daughters include...

Virginia Hergert Adams, 90, of Buies Creek, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home, January 27, 2021.  Virginia was born November 11, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Carl A. and Helen D. Hergert. “Ginnie”, as she was known by friends and family, grew up in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, the eldest of five siblings.  After she graduated from Wyoming Seminary High School in Kingston, Pennsylvania, she enrolled at the University of Miami, in Coral Gables, Florida. After...