All Obituaries

Mr. John N. Colby, 76, of Erwin, passed away on Saturday, February 15, 2020. Services will be held at a later date. John is survived by his wife, Judith Colby; daughter, Dale Payette; his stepchildren; 13 grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; sister, Marilyn Willard; and several nieces and nephews.

Louisa Wilma Slaughter, 66, of Lillington, passed away Friday, February 14, 2020. She is survived by her brother, Louis Sattlethight; sister, Cathy Nash; granddaughters, Mariah Wellborn and Skylar Hughes; daughter, Malena Slaughter Hughes; daughter, Rebekah Slaughter Wood; uncle, Harold Sattlethight; cousin, Catherine Sattlethight; and beloved dog, Lil' Man.  

Mr. Wade Newton Cabe, 77, of Kipling passed away Wednesday, February 12, 2020 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Macon County, NC, the son of the late Mell Johnny and Mary Elizabeth Henry Cabe. Wade was also preceded in death by his wife, Doris Cabe and daughter, Pamela Lynn Rivers. He graduated from Franklin High School and Blanton’s Business College with a degree in Traffic Management. Wade worked and retired from Overnite Transportation Company after 36 years...

Mr. Joshua Pierce Ferraro, 20, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020. He was born in Sanford, the son of Thomas J. Ferraro and Michele E. Ferraro. Joshua was a graduate of Harnett Central High School. Joshua enjoyed fishing and going to the gym. He is a free spirit who will be missed by family and friends. Joshua was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Donald J. Klersy. Josh is survived by his mother, Michele Ferraro and step-father, Steve Burns; father, Tom...

Melody “Lynn” Gilliam Thompson, 70, of Apex, passed away on Friday, February 7, 2020. She was born in Gastonia, NC, on February 9, 1949 to the late William (Bill) Green and Betty Stewart. She grew up in Durham, NC and lived most of her life in the surrounding area. She loved her family, friends, and the Lord and was loved by all who knew her. She enjoyed the beach, butterflies and music of all kinds.  Melody is survived by her three children: Angela Harvey and...

Mr. Edward Brian Collins, Sr., age 77, of Kipling passed away Friday, February 7, 2020 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late William and Beatrice Pate Collins. Edward retired after 30 years of service with United Parcel Service. He loved spending time on the farm driving his tractor and cutting grass. Edward loved spending time with his family especially the grandchildren. He never met a stranger and will be missed by family and friends. Edward is survived by his...

Mr. Dwayne Lewis Howell, 48, of Garner, passed away on February 1, 2020. A graveside service will be held Friday, February 7, 2020, at 2 pm at Summerville Presbyterian Church Cemetery with Pastor Gerald Blake presiding.  The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Dwayne was preceded in death by his grandparents, Harry Lee Howell and Euneitta Howell, and Alvin Roosevelt Smith and Alma Lee Tew. He is survived by his sons, Wayne Lee Howell and Tonisha Ingram...

Ms. Annette Roberts Keen, 81, of Lillington, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2020. Annette was born to Woody and Mamie Roberts on May 31, 1938, in Lee County, but raised in Harnett County.  She retired from working with Pilgrims Pride after 20 years.  She was an avid Duke fan and a member of the Spring Hill UMC Quilting Ladies Group. She dearly loved her family, especially her grandchildren. Annette is survived by daughters, Margie Bass and husband, Mike, of Lillington,...

Ms. Lois Rachel Bennett, 90, of Lillington, passed away Sunday, January 26, 2020. A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, January 29, 2020 at 3 pm at O’Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home Chapel.  The burial will follow in Lakeside Memorial Gardens. Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, George Bennett; and sisters, Elvira Wilburn, Callie Cates and Frances Brown. She is survived by her three children, Mickey Bennett and his wife, Phylliss, Terri Bullock, and David...

Doris Mangum Moore, wife, mother, grandmother, and sister passed away peacefully in her home on January 24, 2020.  She was born January 27, 1927 in Harnett County to Kathleen Sanford Mangum and John Edwin Mangum. Doris worked alongside her husband, Thomas, on their farm in Harnett County for 45 years. Although her work may not have been as strenuous as his, she was, nonetheless, an equal partner in the farm’s success.  Her life was one of selfless devotion to her family,...