All Obituaries

Ann Lanier Carroll, age 93, went to be with the Lord on April 10, 2024. Ann was the daughter of the late James Jefferson and Gladys Senter Lanier, and was preceded in death by her beloved husband, George Richardson Carroll, Jr., and infant sister, Doris S. Lanier. Ann was born in Kipling, NC. She married a handsome Highway Patrolman, and they made their home in Lillington. She was an active member of Lillington United Methodist Church, and later Lillington Baptist Church. She loved being a...

Mr. Baccuhus Holland Carver, 54, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, April 9, 2024 at his home. He was born on November 10, 1969, in Kingstree, SC the son of the late Thomas Carver and Shirley Pulley Bullard. In addition to his father, Baccuhus was preceded in death by his aunt, Anna Barbour and furry friend, Fred. Baccuhus was a graduate of South View High School in Hope Mills, Campbell University, and the Norman Adrian Wiggins School of Law. He enjoyed the outdoors, including hiking,...

Ms. Nancy Louise Holder Williams McNeill, 82, of Mamers passed away peacefully, Saturday, April 6, 2024, surrounded by her family. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Leslie Carson Holder and Callie Mae Black Holder. In addition to her parents, Nancy was preceded in death by her son, Thomas Louis Williams, brother, Harry Holder, and sister, Libby Currin. Nancy was a devoted mother, granny, and gran gran, sister, and aunt. She worked as a supervisor in manufacturing for...

On December 19th, 2023, Carolyn Brown Tuggle was called Home by Our Heavenly Father. She was born on September 2, 1939, to late Ira James and Lattie Beasley Brown. She was a 1958 graduate of Buies Creek NC High School, and attended Campbell College before transferring to East Carolina University, from which she graduated with a teaching degree. Carolyn later received her Masters in Education from Eastern Kentucky University. While living in Lexington, KY, she taught at Harrison and Julius...

TSGT. Thomas Patrick Knight Retired, USAF, 88, of Lillington NC. passed away Monday, March 18, 2024 at his home. He was born in Scranton PA. He was the son of the late Thomas O. Knight and Marion Ollendike Knight. A US Marine for 10 years he then completed his service with 10 years in the US Air Force. He served in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. After active duty he worked for the Department of Navy as a Technician in the Trident Nuclear Submarine Program. After leaving civil service he...

Mrs. Sharon Ann Stauffer, 70, of Lillington passed away, at her home on Thursday, April 04, 2024. Sharon was born May 18, 1953 in Rockford, IL to the late James and Dorothy Bakeman. She loved to travel, especially in the Southwest with many four-wheel trips to Moab Utah. She was an avid amateur astrologer and designer quilt maker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Michael Stauffer and nephew Adam Herbig. Sharon is survived by sister Kathleen Herbig,...

Mrs. Glenda Fay Radau, age 89, of Angier passed away 4/4/2024 at the Senior Citizen Center Lillington NC. A native of Louisiana, she raised her family in California and relocated to North Carolina with her retired husband in 1985. She was the daughter of the late Herbert and Paula Coats Money. Glenda was preceded in death by her daughter, Mona Greenhut of Angier and grandson, Dawson William Radau. A private burial will be held in Harnett Memorial Park, Lillington. She is survived by her...

Mrs. Ramona Johnson Bethune, age 95, of Bunnlevel, died Wednesday, Apil 3, 2024 at Greenleaf Retirement Home in Lillington.  A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Chesley and Arlie Wester Johnson.  She was preceded in death by her husband Daniel Bethune, eight siblings and grandson, Brandon Mark Bethune. Ramona is survived by two sons, Danny Martin Bethune (Coleene) of Lillington, and Johnny Richard Bethune (Becky) of Bunnlevel; grandchildren, Jonathan,...

Jacqueline "Jackie" Adams Smith of Harnett and Brunswick Counties went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 2, 2024 Born April 17, 1928 to Everett Otis Adams and Nellie Virginia Adams, she is survived by her children; Debbie S. Jackson (Harry) of Dunn; Jeffrey L. Smith (Bernice) of Kipling; Jennifer S. Harrop (Don) of Angier; grandchildren: Tracy Jackson of Dunn; Dawn Hampton (Jim) of Dunn; Stephanie Moore of Elizabeth City, NC, Ashley Blalock of New York, NY; Clint Harrop of...

Sylvia Jeanette West, 73, of Lillington, gained her heavenly wings, Tuesday, April 2, 2024 at her home in Lillington, NC.  Jeanette was born October 3, 1950 in Chatham County, NC to the late Herman Lee Johnson and Betty Jane (Minnis) Johnson.  She was a graduate of Jordan Matthews High School Class of 1968, where she was a member of the Beta Club and song leader of the Bible Club.  Jeanette was a talented pianist and vocalist performing at various churches, with a quartet on...