Mar 28, 2025

Carolyn Jane Wells Walker, 91, of Lillington, passed away on March 28, 2025, surrounded by her family. Born on September 30, 1933, in Spartanburg South Carolina, to the late Welton and Addie Glass Wells. She was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years William Paschal Walker and a son, Keith William Walker. Carolyn was an...

Mar 25, 2025

William "Junior" Herbert Christian, Jr., 81, of Lillington, passed away, Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at his home in Lillington, NC.

Junior was born May 11, 1943 in Harnett County to the late William Herbert Christian, Sr. and Nora Tutor Christian.  He worked as a licensed electrician and delivered newspapers in Sanford and Lillington for many...

Mar 18, 2025

Gregory Scott Wester, 51, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away, Tuesday, March 18, 2025.

Gregory was born February 8, 1974 in Wake County, NC to the late Jerry Scott Wester and Emily Rose Whitley Wester.  He was a graduate of Harnett Central High School and attended NC State University and the University of North Carolina.  He enjoyed...

Mar 14, 2025

Shirley Lynn Hair Johnson, 53, passed away at Betsy Johnson Hospital surrounded by her loving family on March 14, 2025.  She was born in Harnett County on June 1, 1971.  Shirley was preceded in death by her father, Leon Franklin Hair.

She is survived by her husband of 34 years, Dwayne Johnson; daughters, Jessica Jones...

Mar 14, 2025

Margie Lee Dorman Stewart, 87, of Lillington, passed away, Friday, March 14, 2025 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Margie was born November 18, 1937 in Harnett County to the late Lawton and Margaret Dorman.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Cyrus F. Stewart; son, Scott Stewart; brothers, Bobby Dorman and...

Mar 12, 2025

James Brian "Jim" Dahlke, 66, passed away March 12, 2025.  He was born in Walworth County, WI to the late Armand "Spike" and Velda Dahlke on March 13, 1958.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, William "Bill" Dahlke and nephew, Steven Kreoffske.

He is survived by his wife,...

Mar 10, 2025

Robert "Bobby" Lewis Hamilton, age 85, of Lillington NC, passed away peacefully Monday, March 10, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. Bobby was born in Lee County on December 15, 1939, to the late Robert Lee Hamilton and Louise Brown Hamilton. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by his brother, Joseph...

Mar 10, 2025

Lynda Ann Black Dixon, 75, passed away at her home on March 10, 2025, surrounded by her family.  She was born in Harnett County on June 29, 1949 to the late William Henry Black, Jr. and Bessie Turlington Black.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved son, Daniel Flemming Latta; brothers,...

Mar 8, 2025

Ms. Emma Jean Beres, 89, of North Hollywood, CA passed away on March 8, 2025, at UNC Health Johnston Hospital. She was born on July 20, 1935, to the late Alex J. Beres and Ethel Sirbek. In addition to her parents, Emma was preceded in death by husband Jay Howard Gettleman.

Emma grew up in...

Mar 6, 2025

James William Martin, 86, passed away March 6, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Hospital.  He was born January 5, 1939 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Maldred Martin and Viola Mahaffey. In addition to his parents, he was preceded by his wife, Curlie Lee Martin; brother, Lee Martin; and daughter, Pamela Britt.

He is survived by...

Mar 1, 2025

George Zoltan Turi, 52, of Lillington, NC, passed away suddenly, Saturday, March 1, 2025 at his home.

George was born September 26, 1972 in Washington, D.C. to the late Nandor "Fred" and Carol Finnegan Turi.  He was a 1996 graduate of the University of Maryland (Go Terps!) and was a Validation Engineer currently employed with...

Feb 26, 2025

Christopher Jacob Shaw, 32, was taken to heaven unexpectantly on February 26, 2025.  He was born the only son to Dennis and Michele Shaw on February 8, 1993.  Christopher was a disabled combat veteran who served his country with pride.  Like his father and grandfather before him, he turned 19 while in combat.  His love of God...

Feb 25, 2025

Arlene Hough Tant, 76, passed away February 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her loved ones.  She was born January 14, 1949 in Nash County to the late William and Rosalie Hough.

She is survived by her husband of 55 years, Donald Ray Tant; son, Scott Tant and his wife Cindy; granddaughter, Blakely Scott...

Feb 24, 2025

Frances Alene Crocker Goolsby passed away in sleep at her Lillington home Monday, February 24, 2025.

Born April 8, 1944 on a Johnston County, North Carolina farm in the Thanksgiving Church area to Ivey Clifford Crocker and Mamie Delia Creech, Alene shared childhood with nine siblings.

A baccalaureate graduate of East Carolina University...

Feb 24, 2025

Herbert "Alex" Ennis, 74, of Buies Creek, passed away on Monday, February 24, 2025

He was born June 17, 1950 to Herbert and Mary Mitchell Ennis.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother Robert Ennis.

He is survived by his sons, Adrien Ennis and Allen Ennis; sister,...

Feb 20, 2025

Mrs. Cleta Nell Stewart Thomas, 87, of Broadway, NC passed away on February 20, 2025, at Sanford Manor Memory Care. She was born on October 5, 1937, to the late Andrew Watson Stewart and Martha McPhail Stewart.  In addition to her parents, Cleta was preceded in death by husband John Robert "Bobby" Thomas, 5 brothers and 5...

Feb 19, 2025

John C. Hutchison, formerly of Harrington, DE, went home to be with his Heavenly Father on February 19, 2025.

Born in Dover, DE, he was the son of Paul and Mary (Paris) Hutchison. John was the youngest of the first set of triplets to be born at Kent General Hospital on June 20, 1942.

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Felecia Temple Brown, 82, of Lillington, NC left her earthly home to enter paradise on Tuesday, February 18, 2025. She was born on May 3, 1942, to the late Burnice F. and Mattie Lee Brown Temple. In addition to her parents, Felecia was preceded by death by her husband of 36 years, James David "Jimmy" Brown;...

Feb 13, 2025

James Martin (Marty) Pessagno, 78, of Lillington, NC, passed away on February 13, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital, Fayetteville after a brief illness. Before moving to Lillington, Marty lived in Mayo, MD on the Ramsey Bay for over 60 years.

Marty was born in Washington, DC and graduated from Bladensburg High School in 1966....

Feb 11, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Clyde Franklin Strickland, a beloved son, brother, uncle, husband, father, grandfather, and great grandfather. He departed this life peacefully, surrounded by loving family, and holding his beloved wife Connie's hand, on Tuesday, February 11, 2025 at the age of 86. He leaves behind a legacy of...