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Eunice Jean (Stewart) Humke

Eunice Jean (Stewart) Humke

Jul 2, 2024

Eunice Jean (Stewart) Humke, 90, died Tuesday, July 2, 2024 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC with her family by her side. Jean was born September 19, 1933, in Harnett Co., NC to Watson and Mattie Stewart. She loved to watch and play sports and was an active athlete from a young age through her adult life...

Larry Lee Womble

Larry Lee Womble

Jun 30, 2024

Larry Lee Womble, 76, of Raceland, LA, formerly of Lillington, NC, passed away, Sunday, June 30, 2024, at Chateau Napolean Care Center in Napolean, LA.

Larry was born October 22, 1947, in Harnett County.  He was a graduate of Boone Trail High School.  Larry worked in the oil industry in LA most of his life....

Fredrick "Fred" Jack Jenkins

Fredrick "Fred" Jack Jenkins

Jun 29, 2024

Mr. Fredrick "Fred" Jack Jenkins, 84 of Lillington passed away Saturday, June 29, 2024, at Emerald Health and Rehab surrounded by his family. He was born in Montgomery County on July 10, 1939, the son of the late Jack Jenkins and Christine Jenkins. In addition to his parents, Fredrick was preceded in death by his late wife...

Jeanne Myrna Hansen

Jeanne Myrna Hansen

Jun 26, 2024

Jeanne Hansen, 93, of Sanford, formerly of Rolling Meadows, IL, passed away, Wednesday, June 26, 2024 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.

Jeanne was born August 13, 1930 in Chicago, IL to the late Albert Alvin Schleif and Olga Anderson Schleif.  She married Frederick Hansen in 1948 and together they had four children.  They moved...

Mary Frances Goddard

Mary Frances Goddard

Jun 25, 2024

Mary Frances Goddard peacefully passed from this earth on Tuesday, June 25, 2024, surrounded by her loving family. Mary Frances was predeceased by her husband Neil Goddard, her parents, Joseph and Mary Johnston, her brothers Earl and Howard Johnston, and a number of aunts, uncles, and cousins. She is survived by three daughters and sons-in-law: Sharon Edmundson...

Gene Robinson

Gene Robinson

Jun 23, 2024

"Most assuredly I say to you, if anyone keeps my word, he shall never see death." John 8:51  It is this scripture and so many more that give us the assurance that on Sunday, June 23, 2024, James Eugene (Gene) Robinson walked from his earthly life and into the arms of Jesus.  He was met there by...

Frances Thomas Betancourt

Frances Thomas Betancourt

Jun 21, 2024

ALL SERVICES FOR MRS. BETANCOURT HAVE BEEN CANCELLED.  A MEMORIAL SERVICE MAY BE HELD AT A LATER DATE.  PLEASE CHECK BACK FOR ANY UPDATES.

Frances Thomas Betancourt, age 93, died after a long and remarkably healthy life.  Born and raised in Harnett County, on the Cape Fear River, she later graduated from Peace College, married...

Carolyn Jean Welborn

Carolyn Jean Welborn

Jun 19, 2024

Mrs. Carolyn Salmon Welborn, 87, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, June 19, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Lillington on October 29, 1936, the daughter of the late Floyd C. Salmon and Essie Black Salmon. In addition to her parents, Carolyn was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd W. Welborn....

Bernice Lee Wilson

Bernice Lee Wilson

Jun 17, 2024

Bernice Lee Wilson, 69, of Lillington, passed away, Monday, June 17, 2024 at UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC. Bernice was born July 17, 1954 in Harnett County to the late Henry and Beulah Worrell Wilson. He worked as a plumber most of his life and was a member of Fellowship Baptist Church in Lillington.

He...

Joseph (Jeff) Jerome Beck, Jr.

Joseph (Jeff) Jerome Beck, Jr.

Jun 14, 2024

Joseph (Jeff) Jerome Beck, Jr., 64, of Lillington, passed away, Friday, June 14, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC, after a long battle with ALS.

Joe was born May 19, 1960, in Independence, MO.  He was a veteran of the US Army, retiring after 28 years of service.  Joe was the...

Emily Rose Wester

Emily Rose Wester

Jun 10, 2024

Emily Rose Wester, 81, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 10, 2024 at UNC Rex Healthcare, Raleigh, NC.

Emily was born January 28, 1943 in Johnston County to the late Paul and Mamie Whitley.  She worked as an administrative assistant with the NC Department of Corrections retiring with over 20...

Susan "Susie" Marie Raba

Susan "Susie" Marie Raba

Jun 5, 2024

Susie Marie Raba was born August 14, 1953 in South Amboy, NJ. Her parents were William Dill and Eleanor Wodzinski-Dill. She has 2 brothers; William "Billy" and Eric Christopher Dill. Susie married Christopher Raba on June 29, 1974 and has 4 children; Jennifer, Jeanine, Christopher Jr., and Judith. Christopher and Susie lived in South Amboy, NJ area...

Joyce Anna (Gregory) Harrelson

Joyce Anna (Gregory) Harrelson

May 29, 2024

Joyce Harrelson, 79, of Lillington, NC, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by her loving family on May 29, 2024. She was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Albert Lee Harrelson.

Born and raised in Harnett County, Joyce was a beloved member of her community, known for her genuine warmth and...

Janet Elizabeth (Mcdonald) Stone

Janet Elizabeth (Mcdonald) Stone

May 27, 2024

Janet Elizabeth McDonald Stone, 82, of Winston-Salem, formerly of Lillington, NC, passed away, Monday, May 27, 2024 at her home in Winston-Salem.

Janet was born January 1, 1942 in Harnett County, NC, to the late John Daniel and Josie Avent McDonald. She was raised in and loved her hometown of Lillington; she graduated from Lillington...

G. Emery Hobbs

G. Emery Hobbs

May 22, 2024

Mr. Gerald Emery Hobbs, 74, passed away at his home on Wednesday May 22, 2024. He was born and raised in Bunnlevel, NC; graduated from Lillington High School; and attended Methodist College. He was a lifelong farmer, and self-employed accountant for 45 years. Emery bought his first feeder calves at 12 years old and raised cattle most...

Alice Faye Womack

Alice Faye Womack

May 21, 2024

Mrs. Alice Faye Womack, 79, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2024, at her home. She was preceded in death by her parents, Conrad B. and Elma Beasley Matthews, husband, Jay Womack, son, Joseph Bryant Patterson, grandson, Matthew Bryant Patterson, sister, Patsy Wallace and brother, Sammy Matthews. Alice owned and operated Womack's Grocery for 35 years....

Dr. James "Jimmy" Moser Jung

Dr. James "Jimmy" Moser Jung

May 19, 2024

Dr. James Moser Jung (Jimmy), 95, of Buies Creek, NC, passed away on May 19, 2024 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, North Carolina.

Jimmy was born May 25, 1928 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Daniel and Lee Shee Jung.

He attended J.W. Cannon High School in Kannapolis, and was a 1949 graduate...

Beatrice P. Coats

Beatrice P. Coats

May 16, 2024

Mrs. Beatrice P. Coats, 87, of Lillington passed away Thursday, May 16, 2024. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Johnnie and Geneva Patrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Donald Coats; son, Patrick Coats; siblings, Mildred Malloy, Elvira Bartley, Earl Patrick, Jack Patrick, and Linda...

Grace Avrette

Grace Avrette

May 16, 2024

Grace Avrette died peacefully in her home on May 16, 2024. Grace exhibited a quiet strength that enabled her family and those around her to shine. She leaves a legacy of family, faith, and love.

Born on March 7, 1932, Ella Grace Guy left high school early to marry her soulmate, Howard Avrette. Forty years...

Valerie Grey Chaffin

Valerie Grey Chaffin

May 14, 2024

Burlington, North Carolina - Valerie Grey Chaffin, aged 67, passed on Tuesday, May 14th, 2024 while surrounded by family in the home she loved in Burlington, NC. Valerie was born December 4th, 1956 in Raleigh, NC to the late Leonidas Martin Chaffin III and Mary Spicer Chaffin. She was the oldest of three children, one of whom...

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