All Obituaries

MAJ (Ret.) Christopher Sean “Chris” Van Winkle, 52, of Lillington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 24, 2022. He was born July 20, 1969, in New York to Evelyn Slaydon Van Winkle and Max Van Winkle. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Max; his paternal grandparents, Jacob and Jule Van Winkle, and his maternal grandparents, William and Elfriede Slaydon. Chris served his country honorably in the United States Army, most of his 24 years at Fort Bragg, in the 82nd...

Mr. Wayne Allen Blanchard, 89, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Brantley and Lessie Hillard Blanchard. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Betty McGee Blanchard; 2 brothers, Charles and Rudolph Blanchard; 3 sisters, Emily Adams, Cora Lee Tysinger, and Charlotte Jean Blanchard. Wayne is survived by his son, Richard Blanchard and wife Cathy of Fuquay-Varina; 2 daughters, Vicky...

Mr. Charles “Chuck” Elmer Keeney, Jr., 50, of Lillington passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Greenbrier County, WV, the son of the late, Charles Elmer Keeney, Sr. (father), Mary Jean Tincher (mother) and the late Wayne Tincher (stepfather). Chuck was very family-oriented and loved his family more than anything. He took so much pride in being a new grandfather and getting to know his grandson was his greatest joy....

  LT COL USAF Carl Wade Singleton, 81, born on July 27, 1940 and died Monday January 17, 2022 surrounded by family.   He was the son of the late William Marshall and Corda Inez Singleton of Covington, KY. He served in the US Air Force for 27 years as a pilot. In addition, he was a flight instructor and a Church of Christ Preacher. Mr. Singleton was a writer, handyman, and avid Bible scholar. He was preceded in death by his wife Veleda Gay Singleton, wife Flora Candace...

Grace Elizabeth “Tootsie” Wood Parker, 79, of Lillington passed away Monday January 17, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC.  She was born August 2, 1942, to the late Grace Mason Wood and Watson Wood. Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Parker and her brother, Milton Moore. Grace was a devoted and faithful member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church in Lillington. She was a past board member of Boone Trail Emergency Services and a...

Mr. Robert “Bob” James Bernett, 85, of Lillington passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Pennsylvania and resided in Lillington for 45 years. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from BAE Systems in 2008. Bob was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Donald Flowers, grandson, Michael Webb and 2 sisters, Anna Venuto and Betty Demidow. Bob is survived by his beloved wife of 57 years, Ruthann Bernett of the home; 4...

Mr. Johnny Stewart McLamb, 86, of Lillington passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Herman D and Elsie Stewart McLamb. Stewart was a graduate of Campbell College and Wake Forest College. He exemplified a servant’s heart both at church and at home. Stewart was an example of Christian character throughout his life. His love for his family was evident to all. Stewart is survived by his wife...

SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED: Mr. Richard Vernon Wigal, 78, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Durham. He was born in Jefferson County, OH, the son of the late Lawrence and Orple Wigal. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Delores Wigal; brother, Sonny Wigal and sister, Lucille West. Richard was a veteran of the U.S. Army. He loved to woodwork and make people laugh. Richard enjoyed going to bluegrass...

Mrs. Jean Hamilton Ballard, 85, of Lillington, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022. A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Westview Cemetery in Lillington with Rev. Jeff Roberts and Rev. Daniel Selman presiding. The family will receive friends following the service. Jean was preceded in death by her parents, Linwood and Hettie Wagstaff Hamilton; husband of 64 years, Bonny Ballard. She is survived by her daughters, Cyndi Moss (Ken), and Vicki Currin...

  Jerry Davis Byrd Stogsdill, 95, of Lillington passed away Monday January 3, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. She was born April 23, 1926, in Erwin, NC to the late Maggie Stephenson Byrd and James Richard Byrd. Jerry was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Milton Stogsdill. Jerry spent her entire life in the Harnett County area. She pursued a career in the medical field as a nurse for over 20 years. Jerry was an active member of the Prime Time Club and...