Jun 22, 2026

William Arthur Sawyer, 83 of Cary, NC passed away Monday June 22, 2026, at his home. He was born on September 1, 1942, to the late Caul and Eva Sawyer in Harnett County.

William was a dedicated Army veteran of the Vietnam War and was honorably discharged after 2 years of service. He then went...

Jun 17, 2026

Robertajo Ann Kramer, 83, lovingly known as "BJ," passed away peacefully at her home in Lillington, NC, on June 17, 2026.

Born on November 13, 1942, in Columbia, Pennsylvania, BJ lived a life defined by service, dedication, and quiet strength. She proudly served in the United States Army for more than 20 years, rising to...

Jun 14, 2026

James Allen Hamilton, 51, passed away on Sunday, June 14, 2026.

Born on December 24, 1974, in Sanford, North Carolina,  Allen was the son of Peggy Hamilton and the late Glenn Hamilton. He was born and raised in Harnett County and attended Western Harnett High School.

Allen had a passion for motorcycles and...

Jun 12, 2026

Lisa Ann Stokes Morris, 62, of Bunnlevel, NC passed away June 12, 2026 surrounded by loved ones.  She was born in Titusville, PA on July 10, 1963.

Lisa is survived by her loving husband,  David J. Morris; children,  Mandi and William Murcray of Portland, OR,  Mahlon Westover III and Abby of Fayetteville, NC,  Timothy and...

Jun 11, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Lee Deal Patterson, 96, of Lillington, NC, passed away Thursday, June 11, 2026, at The Lodge of Rocky Mount surrounded by her family. She was born in Harnett County to Irvin Judd and Eunice Elizabeth Deal on March 31, 1930. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband Fred Brown...

Jun 7, 2026

Jill Marie (Carr) Yocum, 68, of Lillington, NC passed away unexpectedly surrounded by her family on June 7, 2026.

Jill was born on January 21, 1958, in Niagara Falls, New York, to the late John Carr and Patricia (Kasing) Carr.

A proud veteran of the United States Air Force, she served her country...

Jun 6, 2026

After a long and well-lived life, Mr. James Lewis Smith, affectionately known as "Smitty," entered into glory on Saturday, June 6, 2026, at his home in Lillington, surrounded by family, music, and love. He was 85 years old.

Born at home in Harnett County, Smitty was the son of the late Louis Bethea Smith and...

Jun 2, 2026

Carl Lynn Jernigan, 61, of Lillington, passed away at his home Tuesday, June 2, 2026. Born in Erwin to parents Nathan Hugh Jernigan and Zada Faye Jernigan, he lived in Harnett County his entire life. He attended Harnett Central High School, where he graduated 1982, later going on to attend Campbell University and finalizing his education at...

May 31, 2026

James Steven Hood, 68, of Bunnlevel, North Carolina

James, known to most as Steve, or Stevie to his precious sister, Debbie; was born to Jetty Roebuck Walker and James Houston Hood, on October 9th, 1957 and passed away in the arms of his son on May 31st, 2026.

Steve was preceded in death...

May 27, 2026

Barbara Ruth Keck Wilson, 83, passed from this life on Wednesday, May 27th, 2026, after a three-year battle with cancer. A Celebration of Life event will be held July 4th at the home.

Barb was born in Washington, D.C. on March 24th, 1943, to Mabel Frazier and Oliver F. Keck. She was the second of...

May 25, 2026

Miss Lindsey Killian Paschal, 39, of Fayetteville, formerly of Lillington, passed away Monday, May 25, 2026. She was born in Suffolk County, VA and grew up in Harnett County, NC. Lindsey graduated from Harnett Central High School in 2005. She attended Central Carolina Community College for Phlebotomy.

Lindsey is survived by her father, Jeffrey Paschal...

May 23, 2026

Jillian Delaine Cowser Matthews, 38, of Lillington, North Carolina passed away May 23, 2026.  She was born on January 13, 1988.

Jillian found simple pleasures in the things she loved most, whether she was marveling at butterflies or enjoying her favorite Chinese meal with her husband, Ronald. Jillian brought so much warmth and light into...

May 20, 2026

Trey died at home on May 20, 2026, held in the love of the people who meant the most to him. He was 49. His final days were hard, and those who loved him walked every step with him — but nothing about his illness could erase the force of who he was. Born on June 9,...

May 13, 2026

Dorothy "Dottie" Ellen Weishaar West, 80, of Clinton, NC passed away May 13, 2026. She was born May 10, 1946 in Philadelphia, PA to the late Leo Edward Weishaar and Dorothy Mae Deery Weishaar. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husbands, Neill Turner West, Sr. and Robert Autry; daughter, Michelle West...

May 13, 2026

Melissa Yvette "Missy" Harris, born November 29, 1965, in Hatfield, Pennsylvania, passed away on May 13, 2026, at Harmony in Greensboro.

Missy was preceded in death by her parents, Richard and Pat Harris, whose love of travel and creativity influenced and shaped her throughout her life.

She was a graduate of Marywood University...

May 11, 2026

Juanita Dunn Buzzard was born Juanita Dunn on August 17,1934 to Roy and Mamie Dunn and reared in Kenansville, North Carolina. Juanita had two brothers (Allen and Harold) and two sisters (Geraldine and Dorothy). She attended Kenansville High School graduating valedictorian of her class. She acted in school plays and played the piano. She continued her education...

May 8, 2026

John J. McKenna, 77, passed away peacefully on May 8, 2026.

Born August 22, 1948, the second son in a blue-collar family, John demonstrated an exceptional intellect, culminating in a Master's degree in mathematics—a field of study that, to many who knew him, suggested he was 'made a little differently.' His professional career began after...

May 6, 2026

Mrs. Laura Katrina Rogers, 59, of Lillington passed away May 6, 2026. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Ruth Langley Hurley. In addition to her mother, Katrina was preceded in death by her husband, Tony Rogers; 2 brothers, Frederick J. Coggins, Allyn Coggins, and a sister, Jacqueline Marie Coggins.

Katrina...

May 6, 2026

Donna Jean Clayton, 68, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away on May 6, 2026, at her home. She was born on December 23, 1957, in Lee County to the late Henry Bernard Clayton Jr. and Norma Jean Patterson Clayton.

Donna will be remembered for the steady love she poured into the people and animals around...

May 5, 2026

Jeannette Barber Smith Owen, 78, of Wendell, North Carolina, passed away on May 5, 2026, in Harnett County. She was born on October 23, 1947, in Durham County to the late Fred Barber Smith and Geneva Jernigan Smith.

In addition to her parents, Jeannette was preceded in death by her husband, Mike Owen, and her...