All Obituaries

William E. Spruill, Jr., 72, of Bunnlevel, NC, passed away suddenly, Friday, June 2, 2023, at his farm in Bunnlevel, as he was enjoying nature and wildlife that surrounded him. William was born November 30, 1950 in Wake County and grew up in Warrenton, NC.  He was a member of Wesley Memorial United Methodist Church in Warrenton, NC.  He attended Wayne Community College, where he majored in forestry.  He moved to Harnett County in 1974, where he was the general manager for...

Joyce Jordan Oliver, 85, of Lillington, went home to be with the Lord, Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at her home in Lillington, NC.   Joyce was born December 30, 1937 in Harnett County, NC to the late N.J. Jordan and Thelma Barbour Jordan.  She was a 1956 graduate of Lafayette High School and was employed with the Harnett County Sheriff’s Department, retiring with over 20 years of service.  Joyce was the first female deputy sheriff of Harnett County.   She was...

Floyd “Junie” Frederick Jewett, Jr., 84, of Broadway, formerly of Enosburg Falls, VT, died Wednesday, May 31, 2023 at his home in Broadway, NC.   Junie was born September 28, 1938 in Bakersfield, VT to the late Floyd Frederick Jewett, Sr. and Beulah Mae Foote Jewett-Messier.  He was employed with Carl Geary and Son Construction for over 40 years.  He was a hardworking man, whose hobby was cutting and splitting firewood for his community.  Junie enjoyed...

Thomas Harvey Baker, 82, of Lillington, passed away, Saturday, May 27, 2023 at his home in Lillington, NC.  Thomas was born December 9, 1940 in Cumberland County to the late Wilbert and Gertrude Baker.  He was a graduate of Pembroke University and worked as a programmer and manager for IBM, retiring with over 27 years of service. He had many hobbies including golf, motorcycle adventures, building houses, and buying & selling cars. He enjoyed tinkering and fixing things...

Tammie Cameron, 64, of Olivia, passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill, NC.  Tammie was born May 11, 1959 in Lee County to the late Clifton and Hazel Garrett Dean.  She was a 1977 graduate of Boone Trail High School and attended Central Carolina Community College.  Tammie was an active member and volunteer at Crossroads Church in Broadway.  She was a loving wife, mother, mawmaw and sister.     She was preceded in death by...

Benjamin “Bennie” Upchurch, 79, of Broadway, passed away, Friday, May 26, 2023 at his home in Broadway.  Bennie was born May 5, 1944 in Harnett County to the late Frank and Alberta Collins Upchurch.  He worked at Champion Homes for many years and was known for his garden and homemade sausage.  Bennie was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church.  He enjoyed time with his family and friends.       He was preceded in death by...

Leland Creig Krissman, 79, of Lillington, formerly of Hartman, AR, passed away, Thursday, May 25, 2023 at his home in Lillington, NC.  Lee was born March 9 1944 in Carbon County, UT to the late Paul and Lillie Hampton Krissman.  He was employed as an electrician with Triangle Brick, retiring with over 20 years of service.  Lee was preceded in death by his wife, Judie Spitler Krissman; sister, Paula Krissman Blackburn; brothers, Rudy Krissman, and Bill Krissman.  He is...

Mr. Walter “Buddy” Graham Hudgins, Sr., 81, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Elijah Graham and Lela Inez Matthews Hudgins. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sisters, Doris Hudgins, Iris McDonald, and Eloise Hester. Buddy retired from Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire Department after 25 years of service. He was a member of the Lillington Masonic Lodge #302 and 32nd degree...

Nancy Marshbanks Bales passed away May 24, 2023 in her Buies Creek, North Carolina home. She was born February 10, 1931 in Buies Creek, the youngest child of Burgess P. Marshbanks, Sr. and Lottie Link Marshbanks. Nancy attended Campbell College, and, in 1953, graduated from Wake Forest College. Nancy and Edwin Davis married in 1953 and raised three daughters in Cary. In 1983 Nancy married James Bales. They lived in Arizona until 1986 when she and Jim returned to North Carolina and chose...

Betty McRae Pauley, 88, of Lillington, passed away quietly in her home, Monday, May 22, 2023. Betty was born July 5, 1934 in Harnett County, NC, the daughter of the late Dee and Ethel Collins.  She was a graduate of Campbell University and served as a teacher for the Harnett County Public School System, retiring with over 25 years of service.  Betty was active with the Leadership Harnett Program and served as an Elder at Summerville Presbyterian Church.  She was a talented...