All Obituaries

Mr. Mack Goins, 83, of Mamers, passed away on Tuesday, December 01, 2020, at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. Mack was born in Surry County to the late Harvey and Martha Goins. He served in the US Army before going to work with Allied Signal, where he worked for the next 30 years. Mack was a faithful member of Antioch Baptist Church where he found friendship and love in Christ while attending the Men's Sunday School Class.   A graveside service will be held on Sunday,...

Mr. Marshall Lenwood Cobb, 91, of Broadway and formerly of Johnston County, went to be with the Lord on Saturday morning November 28, 2020. Mr. Cobb was born July 3, 1929 to Marshall Henry and Neva Langdon Cobb.  He attended school in Smithfield until the family moved to the Cleveland community where he graduated from Cleveland High School in 1947.  He attended college at Presbyterian Junior College before going to work for Carolina Power & Light Co. in Raleigh.  Mr....

Mr. Hugh Bain, 80, of Lillington passed away Monday, November 23, 2020 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Edwin and Cleo Lanier Bain. In addition to his parents, Hugh was preceded in death by his wife, Dorothy Bain; siblings, Charles Bain, Roger Bain and Lois Britt and nephew Phil Bain. He spent many joyful hours driving trucks short and long distances. He enjoyed gardening and sharing his bounty with others. Hugh was a member and Deacon of Cape Fear Presbyterian...

Mr. Marvin Ray “Doc” Rabenort, 81, of Lillington,  passed away on Saturday, November 21, 2020, at his residence. Marvin was born in Nashville, Illinois, to the late Raymond and Irene Rabenort.  He worked primarily in underground construction throughout his life. Private family services will be held at a later date. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Deranda Moller; and sister, Lavern Evans. Marvin is survived by his wife, Janice Black Rabenort; two children,...

Joseph Paul Barbour, 77, of Fuquay Varina, NC, passed away peacefully on Thursday, November 19th in his home surrounded by his loved ones. Paul was born in Norfolk, Virginia on April 28, 1943 to the late Clifton and Alavia Barbour. He was preceded in death by his brother, Louis Clifton Barbour and sister, Sandra Kay Barbour. Paul grew up in Fuquay and graduated from Fuquay Springs High School in 1961.  Paul’s love of construction, starting early in life, eventually led to his...

Mr. Ottis B. Strickland, 79, of Bunnlevel passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cumberland County, the son of the late Eric B. and Bernetta Ray Strickland. In addition to his parents, Ottis was preceded in death by his brother, Angus Strickland; sisters, Wilma Webb and Delores Carroll. He barbered over 60 years in Bunnlevel in the shop next to the house. Ottis farmed and began Strickland Backhoe Service which he operated for 29...

Mr. Alex “Pete” James McPherson, 72, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, November 11, 2020 at his home surrounded by his family after a long courageous battle with cancer. He was born in Hoke County, the son of the late Moran and Flora Jane McPherson. In addition to his parents, Pete was preceded in death by his brothers, William McPherson, Moran McPherson, Larry McPherson, James McPherson; sisters, Mildred McPherson and Flora Ann McPherson. Pete worked and retired from...

Mrs. Hortense D. Parker went to her heavenly home on Saturday, November 7, 2020. For the past 4 ½  years, she had been a resident of Universal Healthcare in Fuquay-Varina.  She was the only child of Sumner G. and Flonnie N. Davis.  She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, L. Curtis Parker, her son, C. Ray Parker, son-in-law, K. Gwyn Wester, and her grandson, Kenneth L. Wester. She and Curtis spent the majority of their time farming, especially...

Mrs. Lucille O'Quinn Brown, 94, of Lillington, passed away on Friday, November 6, 2020. A private service has been held. Lucille was preceded in death by her husband, Davis Brown; her parents, Joe and Ruth Roberts O'Quinn; sister, Betty Tyson; and four brothers, Joe Bailey, Cecil, Ralph and Earl O'Quinn. She is survived by her two daughters, Phillis Thomas and Debbie Clemmons; two sons, Ronnie and Joey Brown; six grandchildren; nine great-grandchildren; three great...

Dr. John F. Warren, 84, of Bunnlevel, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 4, 2020. His life was spent preaching the Gospel, pastoring churches in Springfield, MO, Nassau, Bahamas, Washington, DC and Waldorf, MD; retiring in 2007.  He was involved in civic and political activities and served as President of the Lions Club, President of Kiwanis Club and Chaplain of the Charles County Sheriff’s Department, among others. John was preceded in death by two sons, Michael David and...