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Davis Salmon Black
Feb 15, 2010
Davis Salmon Black, 92 of Lillington died Monday, Feb. 15, 2010 at his home. A native of Harnett County , he was the son of the late William Henry and Maggie Salmon Black and was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Oma Jackson Black. Mr. Black retired from the Harnett County Schools Maintenance Department after 23...
Ronnie Ellis
Feb 14, 2010
Mr. Ronnie Roger Ellis, age 47, of Lillington died Sunday, February 14, 2010 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. He was born in Harnett County, the son of Roy Ellis and the late Peggy Lee Ellis. Ronnie worked as a painter until 2002. He was a very unique person who was interested in a lot of different activities. Ronnie...
George Mccotter
Feb 14, 2010
George V. McCotter, 92, died February 14, 2010 in Lillington, N.C. Mr. McCotter was born Dec. 4, 1917 in Cash Corner, N.C. to Victor and Mary Swann McCotter. He was a member of the Lillington Baptist Church and former member of New Bern Baptist Church. He served two tours of duty in the United States Navy, one during WWII....
Smith Butts
Feb 13, 2010
Melvin Smith Butts passed away peacefully in his home on February 13, 2010 after a courageous battle with Parkinson's Disease. After being diagnosed six years ago, he fought hard to maintain his involvement with family and community and most importantly with his church. The outpouring of love and support from family, friends, neighbors and even strangers kept Smith lifted...
Edna Black
Feb 10, 2010
Edna Black, age 94 died Wednesday, February 10, 2010 at her home. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Henry and Melissa Byrd Black. She was preceded in death by her husband, Malcolm "P.M.â€
James A. Crooks
Feb 2, 2010
James (Jim) Albert Crooks, 94, of Buies Creek, NC, formerly of Winston-Salem, died peacefully on February 2, 2010, following a short illness. Jim grew up in Maiden, NC, and was the class president of his high school. He graduated from Appalachian State Teacher's College in 1937 and was a state champion collegiate wrestler and team captain nicknamed "The Strangler.â€...
Ida Mills
Feb 1, 2010
Mrs. Ida G. Mills, age 95, of Sanford died Monday, February 1, 2010 at the E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Preston and Sally Salmon Gregory. Mrs. Mills worked for 29 and a half years at Cornell Dubilier in Sanford. She was a longtime member of Antioch...
Collie Clark
Jan 18, 2010
Mrs. Collie A. Clark, age 81 of Bunnlevel died Monday, January 18, 2010 at her home. She was born in Wilkes Co., NC, the daughter of the late Thomas Roosevelt and Annie Elizabeth Hubbard Ashley. She was preceded in death by her husband Garner S. Clark; son, Freddie Clark, Sr. ; daughter in law, Karen T. Clark; three brothers...
Wilda Dickens
Jan 15, 2010
Mrs. Wilda L. Dickens, 81, of Lillington died Friday, January 15, 2010 at E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. She was the daughter of Alvin R. and Margaret Sewell Laubscher and was one of six children. Mrs. Dickens was preceded in death by her husband of 67 years, George Dickens. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 pm Monday,...
Sunnie Byrd
Jan 12, 2010
Sunnie Marie Byrd, 52, of Lillington, passed away on January 12, 2010 following a brave battle with brain cancer. She was preceded in death by her father, Lassiter Byrd. A lifelong resident of Harnett County, Sunnie worked for almost 25 years in the family business, Byrd's Grill, until it closed in late December of 1998. For the past 10...
Harvey J. Beard, Jr.
Jan 8, 2010
Mr. Harvey James Beard, Jr., age 54, of Lillington died Friday, January 8, 2010 at the Laurels of Chatham in Pittsboro. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Harvey James, Sr. and Gertrude Wilburn Beard. Mr. Beard farmed for many years and then worked as a mechanic. He enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Beard was...
Karen Tedder Clark
Jan 5, 2010
Mrs. Karen Tedder Clark, 57 of Bunnlevel died Tuesday, January 5, 2010 at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Leo and Kathleen Baker Tedder and was preceded in death by a sister, Kathy Tedder Custer. A memorial service will be held Friday, Jan. 8, 2010 at 4...
Ruth S. Bowers
Dec 27, 2009
Ruth S. Bowers, 92 of Lillington died Sunday, December 28, 2009 at E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. A native of Cherokee County, she was the daughter of the late Rev. Charles and Victoria Solesbee and was preceded in death by her husband, Ed R. Bowers. She retired from Mission Hospital in Asheville after 20 years of service....
Jenice Turner
Dec 24, 2009
Sarah Jenice Turner, 86, of Lillington died Thursday, December 24, 2009. Born in Harnett County, June 2, 1923, she now joins her parents, Lonnie and Sarah (Sissy) Williams Turner in Heaven. Preceding her in death also were sisters, Iola T. Talley and Rachel T. Hill. She was a beloved daughter, sister, aunt, and friend who was known for her...
Mary Wester
Dec 22, 2009
Mary Louise Wester, 86 of Lillington died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at Rex Rehab and Nursing Care of Apex. A lifelong resident of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Zebulon and Cleveanne Ellis Satterfield and was preceded in death by her husband Brooks Wester, two brothers, Vance and Randolph Satterfield and a sister, Faye Harvell. Mrs....
Alean Yow
Dec 22, 2009
Alean Yow, 90 of Lillington died Tuesday, Dec. 22, 2009 at Dunn Rehabilitation Center. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late William and Maggie Salmon Black and was preceded in death by her husbands, Robert C. Yow and Joe Brown and a daughter, Esther Yow King. Funeral service will be conducted 3:00 pm Wednesday,...
Donald Ray Turlington
Dec 21, 2009
Mr. Donald Ray Turlington, Sr. 55 of Lillington passed away suddenly on Monday, December 21, 2009 at the age of 55. Donald was born on December 28, 1953 in Erwin, NC to the parents of Jack and Louise Jernigan Turlington who are now deceased. He was also predeceased by a brother whom he loved dearly, Randy Kay Turlington. Donald...
Lillian Mcneill
Dec 19, 2009
Lillian Brown McNeill, 93 of Broadway died Saturday, December 19, 2009 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home in Sanford. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late John David and Sarah Patterson Brown. She was preceded in death by her husband James "Jimâ€

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