All Obituaries

Dorothy “Dottie” Ellen Weishaar West, 80, of Clinton, NC passed away May 13, 2026. She was born May 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Leo Edward Weishaar and Dorothy Mae Deery Weishaar. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Neill Turner West, Sr. and Robert Autry; daughter, Michelle West Barbour; grandson, Neill Turner West lll, sister, Patricia “Patti” Ann Weishaar Shirley; brother, Robert “Bob” Charles Soulsby; and ...

Juanita Dunn Buzzard was born Juanita Dunn on August 17,1934 to Roy and Mamie Dunn and reared in Kenansville, North Carolina. Juanita had two brothers (Allen and Harold) and two sisters (Geraldine and Dorothy). She attended Kenansville High School graduating valedictorian of her class. She acted in school plays and played the piano. She continued her education at Free Will Baptist Bible College in Nashville, Tennessee (now Welch College), and served as VP of Student Affairs, and received her ...

Mrs. Laura Katrina Rogers, 59, of Lillington passed away May 6, 2026. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Ruth Langley Hurley. In addition to her mother, Katrina was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Rogers; 2 brothers, Frederick J. Coggins, Allyn Coggins, and a sister, Jacqueline Marie Coggins.   Katrina or “Kat”, as she was known to her friends and loved ones, leaves behind a legacy of warmth and devotion. She was a woman of deep compassion who ...

Donna Jean Clayton, 68, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away on May 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1957, in Lee County to the late Henry Bernard Clayton Jr. and Norma Jean Patterson Clayton. Donna will be remembered for the steady love she poured into the people and animals around her. Whether she was tending to her plants and flowers, caring for someone in need, or simply enjoying the quiet of home, she found joy in life’s simple moments and made others feel ...

Jeannette Barber Smith Owen, 78, of Wendell, North Carolina, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Harnett County. She was born on October 23, 1947, in Durham County to the late Fred Barber Smith and Geneva Jernigan Smith. In addition to her parents, Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Owen, and her son, Richie Owen. She is lovingly remembered by her daughter, Teresa Hawkins and husband David; her son, Rodney Owen; and her cherished grandchildren, Parker, Jackson, and Sawyer. She ...

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Westview Cemetery in Lillington. 

Leo Franklin McDonald, aged 91, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026. Leo, the second of four children, was born November 21,1934, to the late Josie Avent and John Daniel McDonald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen McDonald; sisters, Dorothy Bishop and Janet Stone; a brother, Charlie McDonald; and a step-grandson, Justin. Left to cherish his memory is his loving wife of 71 years, Pat Woodley McDonald; his son, Johnny McDonald and ...

William “Bill” Anderson, 62, passed away on April 28, 2026, as the result of a car accident in Lillington, North Carolina. Bill was born on January 23, 1964, in Hennepin, Minnesota, to James and Betty Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anderson; his daughter, Tiffani Anderson; his father, James Anderson; and his brother, Kurt Anderson. He is survived by his daughters, Bobbi Venegas (Enrique Venegas) and Chyenne Anderson; his stepson, Kyle Levrault; and his ...

Joseph “Joe” Leon Ausley, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2026, in Harnett County, NC.  He was born in Harnett County on February 15, 1940 to the late Thirley Leon Ausley and Emma Catherine Chappell Ausley.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Edith Blanchard Ausley; brothers, Donald and Ronald Ausley; sister, Doris Faye Ausley Coats; and niece, Dana Elam. Joe is survived by his son, Jeffrey Ausley and ...

Candy Pace Cook Mainor, 57, of Bear Creek, NC passed away April 21, 2026 at Duke University Hospital.  She was born April 6, 1969 in Lee County to Harold and Betty Pace. She was preceeded in death by loving brother Brian Pace. In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers Oscar Pace Jr. and Kenny Pace; her loving husband, Jake Mainor; daughter, Sarah Steinmetz; son, Wesley Cook; grandchildren, Mykala Cook, Britton and Sutton Steinmetz. Candy loved her family, especially ...