Aug 21, 2026

Barbara McLamb Byrd, 86, passed away on August 21, 2026. She grew up on a farm in the Buies Creek area and attended Campbell College and UNC Chapel Hill. With her husband Billy, she settled to raise a family in Raleigh. Following employment as a high school teacher, a computer programmer, and a systems analyst, she chose...

Aug 20, 2026

Duane Kenneth McLaughlin, 67, passed away on August 20, 2026. He was born on December 26, 1958, in Fostoria, Ohio, to Kenneth and Carole McLaughlin. He later made his home in North Carolina, where he built a life centered around his family, hard work, and the things he loved most.

Duane proudly served his country...

Aug 17, 2026

Mrs. Linda Williams, 82, of Lillington, NC, went to be with our Lord and savior on Monday, August 17, 2026.

Linda was a loving and devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend. Her kindness, generosity, and unwavering faith touched the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing her.

After retiring in...

Aug 17, 2026

"Yea, though I walk through the valley of the shadow of death, I will fear no evil: for thou art with me; thy rod and thy staff they comfort me." -Psalm 23:4

Mary Womack, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and faithful servant of the Lord, went home to be with Jesus on August 17,...

Aug 12, 2026

Juanita Gale Davis, 79, of Lillington passed away August 12, 2026.  She was born in Raleigh County, West Virginia on June 21, 1947 to the late John and Lorraine Hutchinson Taylor.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded by 5 brothers and 3 sisters.

Juanita is survived by her son, Todd Davis (wife, Gwen...

Aug 8, 2026

Susan Ostrander Doby, born July 2, 1963, was a spirited, loving, and unforgettable woman whose presence touched the lives of everyone fortunate enough to know her. She passed away on August 8, 2026, after a courageous battle with stage 4 breast cancer.

Susan was a fighter in every sense of the word. Her...

Aug 1, 2026

Catherine "Pat" Marie Hawley Coleman, 93, passed away August 1, 2026 at Central Harnett Hospital surrounded by her loving family.  She was born in Harnett County to the late John Hawley and Alma Cannady Hawley.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, C. L. Coleman; grandson, Nathan John Franklin Rawls; and...

Jul 31, 2026

Mr. William "Bill" Wood, 81, of Lillington passed away Friday, July 31, 2026, at his home. He was born on December 4, 1944, in Harnett County, the son of the late William Bernice Wood and Frances Watkins Murray.

In addition to his parents, Bill was preceded in death by his stepfather, Charles Edwin Murray; son,...

Jul 28, 2026

Teresa McDonald Jernigan, 73, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, July 28, 2026 at her home. She was born in Harnett County on February 20, 1953 to the late Frederick "Fred" Pittman McDonald and Iris Elaine Hudgins McDonald.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Casper "Ricky" Martin Jernigan; and brother, Frederick...

Jul 26, 2026

Samantha Lee Ann,

Some knew Sammy as this precocious loveable girl, some as this vibrant woman, some were lucky enough to even know her as both. Wife, Daughter, sister, friend, Soldier, veteran. Lover of all animals, and ever the comedienne. Like a diamond that shines so vibrantly, she was every one of these perfect facets....

Jul 22, 2026

Former North Carolina resident Henry Fletcher Cummings passed away peacefully at his daughter's home in Lillington, North Carolina, on Wednesday, July 22, 2026.

Mr. Cummings was born on February 8, 1938, to the late James Cummings and Sallie Green Cummings.

Henry was a man of few words who found joy in life's simple...

Jul 19, 2026

Ruth Bouldin Gill, 75, of Raleigh, passed away on July 19, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Joseph and Avis Keene Bouldin, and her sisters, Lillian, Jane, and Bonnie.  She is survived by her son, Cyrus Gill and his wife, Jennifer; her beloved grandchildren, Carson and Elizabeth "Betty"; her sister, Sarah Webb; her cousin,...

Jul 18, 2026

"I have fought a good fight, I have finished my course, I have kept the faith."

-2 Timothy 4:7 (KJV)

James Stuart "Jim" Knorr Sr., of Forked River, New Jersey, who had recently relocated to Lillington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away from this life and awoke in the presence...

Jul 16, 2026

Kathryn Campbell King, 67, passed away on July 16, 2026. Kathryn was born on February 8, 1959, to the late Robert L. King and Catherine Campbell King of Buies Creek, NC. Kathryn was the granddaughter of Leslie H. Campbell, the second President of Campbell University, and Ora Green Campbell. She was the great-granddaughter of J.A. Campbell and...

Jul 10, 2026

Josefina Aurora Flores Peralta, age 99, of Bunnlevel, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Friday July 10th, 2026.

Born on May 20th, 1927, in Managua, Nicaragua, Aurora was the beloved daughter of the late Ester and Rudolfo Flores. In 1959, she left Nicaragua to pursue work opportunities in Puerto Rico, where she lived...

Jul 4, 2026

Mr. Ronnie Jones Womack, 76 of Lillington, passed away on Saturday, July 4th, 2026, at Duke University Hospital. He was born on March 21, 1950, to the late Clyde and Mabel Womack.

Ronnie spent 44 years working at Champion Homes. Music was one of his greatest passions, and through it he made friendships that lasted...

Jul 3, 2026

In Loving Memory of David Wayne Redding

David Wayne Redding, born on November 14, 1957, passed away peacefully at home on July 3, 2026, surrounded by the love of his family and friends.

David was a skilled cabinet maker who was proudly self-employed for 35 years. He took great pride in his craftsmanship,...

Jul 1, 2026

Elby Ervin Dulaney, 80, went to his heavenly home on July 1, 2026.  Born February 1, 1946 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina.  He was the son of the late John Irvin Dulaney and Delola Hickman Dulaney.

Elby survived his sisters: Celestial Delaney Sessoms, Catherine Lee Delaney Spradling, and Delores Ann Delaney Angelico; and his...

Jun 24, 2026

Kenneth Hill Murchison, Jr., 92, of Lillington, NC, passed away so very peacefully with his loving family by his side, on 24 June 2026 after a short illness. Many in the community knew him only, and most respectfully as, "Mr. Hill."

Mr. Hill was born on 28 Dec 1933 to Kenneth Hill Murchison, Sr. and...

Jun 23, 2026

With profound sadness and endless love, we announce the passing of Misty Waddell Carroll, who went home to be with her Lord and Savior on June 23, 2026, at the age of 48.

Born on June 18, 1978, Misty was a devoted wife, loving mother, proud Grammy, cherished daughter, sister, and dear friend to so...