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...

Feb 9, 2025

Barbara Elaine Howard Fore 83, passed away at her home in Christian Light on Sunday, February 9, 2025, after a courageous battle with cancer.

Barbara was born September 6, 1941 in Harnett County to the late James Wilson Howard and Mary Jane Sloan Howard. Barbara had worked many years for Lufkin in Apex but her...

Feb 7, 2025

Mr. Bertie Lee Butler, 84, of Sanford passed away February 7, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Harnett County to the late Walker and Ida Mason Butler. In addition to his parents Bertie was preceded in death by his wife Ann Morris Butler, son Michael Butler, several siblings.

He...

Feb 7, 2025

Mrs. Karen U. Thomas, 72, of Lillington passed away Friday, February 7, 2025, at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. She was born in Lee Co., the daughter of the late Charles and Maxine Patterson Upchurch. In addition to her parents, Karen was preceded in death by her sisters, Donna Upchurch Patterson, Melanie Upchurch McLeod and a nephew,...

Feb 5, 2025

Janet passed away after a long and valiant battle with Parkinson's Disease. She was a loving wife, mother, and sister. After graduating from Anderson Creek School, she obtained an Executive Secretarial diploma from the Worth College Business Career Institute, which lead to a successful career supporting attorneys in multiple locations.

As a dedicated legal secretary,...

Feb 5, 2025

Clarence Lavern Cordevant, 95, passed away February 05, 2025, at his home. Clarence was born July 27, 1929, in St. Louis, MO, to the late Lawrence and Elizabeth Cordevant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by wives, Bertha Cordevant and Mona McNeill; son, Lanny Cordevant; siblings, Hope, Alice Friedman, Doris, Ralph and Lester...

Feb 3, 2025

Betty Ann Britt, 63, of Angier, passed away, Monday, February 3, 2025 at her home in Angier, NC.

Betty Ann was born February 3, 1962 in Harnett County to the late John Broughton Britt, Sr. and Anne Eliza Britt.  She was a graduate of Harnett Central High School, Campbell University, and the Norman Wiggins School...

Jan 30, 2025

Janitt Hiott West, 81, passed away at the Enclave in Clayton on Thursday, January 30, 2025. She was born April 16, 1943 in Bermuda during WWII to the late Mundy Hiott and Nita Morgan. In addition to her parents, Janitt was preceded in death by her husband, Tony West. She is survived by her children, Donna Cortez,...

Jan 29, 2025

Elizabeth Louise "Libby" Mason, 83, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, January 29, 2025, at Emerald Health and Rehab Center in Lillington. She was born June 24, 1941 in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Wade Clarendon and Hassie Elizabeth Brown Mason. In addition to her parents, Libby was preceded in death by her brother, Reynolds Mason;...

Jan 25, 2025

Neil Eldridge Brown, 88, of Bunnlevel, NC, passed away, Saturday, January 25, 2025 at the SECU Jim and Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice in Pittsboro, NC.

Neil was born May 8, 1936 in Cumberland County to the late Neil and Ellen Rae Morrison Brown.  He was a retired veteran of the US Air Force and lifetime...

Jan 23, 2025

Mr. Herbert "Frankie" Franklin Matthews, 67, of Bunnlevel, North Carolina passed away Thursday, January 23, 2025. He was born on October 5, 1957 in Dunn, North Carolina, to the late Bennie Junior Matthews and Lurene Keith Culick Matthews. In addition to his parents, Frankie was also preceded in death by his brothers, William Dorcy Matthews, Bennie Junior...

Jan 21, 2025

Shannon Christyn Carter, age 33, of Lillington, NC, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 21, 2025, at her residence. She was born June 12, 1991, in Cumberland County, the daughter of Jill Mangum and her husband, Donald, and Chris Carter and his wife, Illyssa.

Shannon graduated from Harnett Central High School in 2009. Shortly after,...

Jan 12, 2025

Karen E. Smith (née Rudolph), loving wife and mother, died January 12, 2025 at her home in Broadway, North Carolina, after a brief but valiant fight against cancer.

Karen was born on the 24th of October, 1949, and lived her early life in Paterson, New Jersey, with her mother and 4 siblings. She was a...

Jan 10, 2025

Mr. Ronney Lewis Yarborough, 78, of Broadway, passed away on January 10, 2025, at First Health Hospice House. He was the son of the late Lewis and Francis Yarborough. In addition to his parents Ronney was preceded in death by his sister Patricia Shotwell.

Ronney graduated from Boone Trail School. He worked as a truck...

Jan 7, 2025

Mr. Bryan Hugh Matthews, 48, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, January 7, 2025, at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Jeffrey and Dianna Baker Matthews.

Bryan served as a firefighter with Summerville-Bunnlevel Fire and Rescue for over 20 years.  He enjoyed fishing and talking about history--especially WWII.   You...

Jan 4, 2025

Margie Marie Holder Heaster Drake, 96, of Spring Lake, passed into eternal rest and new life on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her home surrounded by her beloved family. The story of her life is so rich and vivid, it deserves emphasis on each part.

She was born on November 26, 1928, in Harnett County,...

Dec 26, 2024

Tracy Keith ("T.K.") Loftis, 70, of Sanford, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family. He was born on August 24, 1954 in San Diego, CA, the son of the late John and Kathleen Loftis. In addition to his parents, Tracy was preceded in death by his sister, Kathleen Ann Sheek.

Dec 24, 2024

Ms. Susan Wade Ashworth, 51, of Lillington, passed away on December 24, 2024, at her home. She was the daughter of the late John Wade Ashworth and Janice Harrington Ashworth.

Susan graduated from Cape Fear Christian Academy in 1991, East Carolina University with a bachelor's degree and a master's degree in education from Campbell University...

Dec 22, 2024

It is with a very heavy heart that I announce the passing of our beloved Mary "Nanny" Hughes (1933-2024) at 91. On December 21st 2024, Mary went to be with her husband Baden & the Lord while surrounded by her daughters. As I compose this and sort through all of the photos we have collected over the...

Dec 17, 2024

David Michael Thompson, 78, of Lillington, passed away, Tuesday, December 17, 2024 at Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington, NC.

David was born November 27, 1946 in Albany, GA to the late Dorsey and Katherlyn Hudgins Thompson.  He was a veteran of the US Navy retiring with over 20 years of service.

He...