Jan 9, 2024

Mr. Oscar Holder, 89, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, January 9, 2024, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Ithra and Mina Holder. In addition to his parents, Oscar was preceded in death by his wife of 57 years, Lenora Holder; granddaughter, Tonya Holder; brothers, Bill Holder,...

Jan 9, 2024

Donnie "Buster" Stanley, 72, of Mercer, PA, passed away at home on Tuesday, January 9, 2024.  Buster was born in Erwin, North Carolina on November 30, 1951 to the late O. Melvin and Margie Lee (Bennett) Stanley. Buster served for 21 years in the United States Army.  After his military career ended, he went on to become...

Jan 7, 2024

Robert Vincent Martyak, 66, of Sanford, formerly of Liberty Township, OH, passed away, Sunday, January 7, 2024 at his home in Sanford, NC.

Robert was born November 30, 1957 in Johnstown, PA.  He was a graduate of Liberty High School in Liberty Township, OH.  He worked as a manufacturing technician in textile and heavy equipment...

Jan 4, 2024

In Loving Memory of Jack "Jackie" Ferrell

On Thursday, January 04, 2024, our beloved Ferd Jackson Ferrell, 72, surrounded by family, good stories, and the tunes of his favorite songs, embarked on a cosmic adventure he couldn't refuse and is now grooving through the galaxies, enjoying the ultimate reunion with his wife, family, and long-lost...

Jan 1, 2024

Annie Jean Smith Moore, 88, of Sanford, passed away, Monday, January 1, 2024 at her home in Sanford, NC.

Annie was born April 27, 1935 in Wake County, NC, and grew up in Angier and Buies Creek, to the late Sherrill and Katie Smith.  She was employed with Federal Spinning, retiring with over 20 years...

Dec 30, 2023

Mrs. Helen Delane McArtan McDonald, 90, of Lillington passed away Saturday, December 30, 2023, at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late James Franklin and Eva Mae Canady McArtan. In addition to her parents, Helen was preceded in death by her husband, Edward "Eddy" Ray McDonald;...

Dec 30, 2023

Georgena "Gena" Ann Dickens, age 45, of Lillington, passed away, Saturday, December 30, 2023 at her home in Lillington, NC.

Georgena was born December 9, 1978 in Lee County, NC.  She was a graduate of Western Harnett High School and Central Carolina Community College.   Georgena was a loving and giving person with a heart of...

Dec 29, 2023

Blake "Braxton" Adams II, 29, of Sanford, North Carolina, passed away on the evening of December 29th, 2023, at home, surrounded by his parents.

Braxton was born on February 10th, 1994 in Wake County, NC. He was a graduate of Western Harnett High School and attended Sandhills Community College.

Braxton was compassionate, fearless,...

Dec 29, 2023

Analeah Michelle (Tart) Walden, 50, of Lillington, joined her heavenly Father Friday, December 29, 2023, at Dunn Senior Citizens village after battling with Huntington's Disease since 2017.

She was born January 10, 1973, in Sanford, NC, on a snowy winter day, which is exactly how Analeah would have wanted to enter this world by her...

Dec 28, 2023

Mr. Randall Glenn Farmer, 63, of Broadway passed away Thursday, December 28, 2023, at his home. He was born in Wake County, the son of the late John Farmer and Della King Farmer. In addition to his parents, Randall was preceded in death by his brothers, Robert Farmer and Rodney Farmer and brother-in-law, Don Malone and nephew,...

Dec 26, 2023

Mrs. Joyce Squires Keene, 79, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, December 26, 2023 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. She was born in Bladen, County, the daughter of the late Ernest Troy and Nina Sherman Squires. In addition to her parents, Joyce was preceded in death by her husband, James Keene, Sr., daughter, Janet Keene, grandson, Aaron...

Dec 24, 2023

Bobby P. Wilson, 83, of Bunnlevel, passed away, Sunday, December 24, 2023 at his home in Bunnlevel, NC.

Bobby was born July 26, 1940, at home on the family farm in Harnett County to the late Nick and Louise Wilson.  He was a 1958 graduate of Anderson Creek High School and went to work on...

Dec 23, 2023

Dorothea Stewart Gilbert, 96, of Lillington, died Saturday, December 23, 2023 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

Dorothea was born in Buies Creek, NC on April 10, 1927, in the house built by her grandfather in 1908.  She was predeceased by her parents, Latta and Florrie Stewart; her first husband, Joseph Hales; her second...

Dec 23, 2023

Norfleet Everett Mangum, 83, of Cameron, passed away, Friday, December 23, 2023 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst, NC.

Norfleet was born December 22, 1940 in Wake County, NC to the late John Wallace Mangum and Rubina King Mangum.  He was a 1959 graduate of Benhaven High School  and was a veteran of the US...

Dec 19, 2023

On December 19th, 2023, Carolyn Brown Tuggle was called Home by Our Heavenly Father. She was born on September 2, 1939, to late Ira James and Lattie Beasley Brown. She was a 1958 graduate of Buies Creek NC High School, and attended Campbell College before transferring to East Carolina University, from which she graduated with a teaching...

Dec 19, 2023

Carla Joyce Rose, a devoted servant of God, loving wife and caring mother was called home to her Savior on December 19, 2023.

Carla's remarkable journey began on January 30, 1947 as a premature baby, a miracle attributed to the prayers of her mother, June, and divine promises. From her earliest moments, her heart was...

Dec 19, 2023

Jonathan Luke Blais, aged 29, hailing from Spring Lake, NC, tragically passed away on Tuesday, December 19, 2023, due to a devastating automobile accident.

Born on November 13, 1994, in Lee County, NC, Jonathan was a cherished member of the community. He spent his formative years in Cary, attending Davis Drive Elementary and Middle Schools....

Dec 18, 2023

Donald Gray Reich, of Midlothian, 85, passed away peacefully on December 18, 2023.  Donald was born on June 17, 1938, in Durham, North Carolina. He graduated from North Carolina State University in Raleigh, North Carolina with a degree in Mechanical Engineering in 1961.  After graduating from college, he enjoyed a career which included civil service for TRADOC...

Dec 18, 2023

Richard Norman St. Onge, 67, of Raleigh, formerly of Chelmsford, MA, passed away, Monday, December 18, 2023 at his home in Raleigh, NC.

Richard was born December 19, 1955 in Lowell, MA to the late Norman Edward St. Onge and Ruth Arline Bolton St. Onge.  He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother and friend. ...

Dec 17, 2023

Phyllis Joan Snyder Tschirley, 81, of Linden, passed away, Sunday, December 17, 2023 at her home in Linden, NC.

Phyllis was born August 14, 1942 in LaCrosse, WI to the late Robert Edwin David Snyder and Evelyn Violet Snyder.  She loving and caring wife, mother and grandmother.

She was preceded in death by...