Nov 10, 2023

Mr. James Michael "Mike" Heath, 72, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. He was born in Marshall Co., AL, the son of the late James Ewell Heath and Dell Childs Heath. Mike was a graduate of Dothan High School in Dothan, AL where he was a letterman in football....

Nov 9, 2023

Eileen Kathryn Jewell, 62, of Lillington, passed away, Thursday, November 9, 2023.

Eileen was born June 4, 1961 in Glens Falls, NY.  She was a graduate of Suny New Paltz State University with a master's in education.  Eileen was a teacher for Harnett County Public Schools, retiring with over 25 years of service.  She touched...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Kathleen Brown, 97, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2023 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Lola Brown Holder. In addition to her mother, she was preceded in death by her son, Gerald Lee Brown, daughter, Judy Faye Brown and son, Michael Eugene Brown. Kathleen was also...

Nov 7, 2023

Ralph Lonnie Dennis, 73, of Lillington, NC, passed away at his home surrounded by his family.

Ralph was born November 20, 1949, in Harnett County to the late Armour and Fannie O'Quinn Dennis.  He worked as a construction supervisor for the NC Department of Transportation, retiring with over 28 years of service.  Ralph enjoyed fishing...

Nov 6, 2023

Doris Blue Wicker Morrison, 79, of Lillington, passed away Monday, November 6, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

Doris was born February 15, 1944 in Lee County to the late James H. Wicker and Anna Windham Wicker.  She appreciated God's creation and loved to watch and feed the birds.  Doris loved and enjoyed...

Nov 6, 2023

Liselotte "Lilo" Hagendorf, 92, of Shelburne, Ontario, Canada went to her eternal home on November 6,  2023, at The Village of Winston in Kitchener, Ontario, Canada.  Lilo suffered a stroke in July, 2023 and received excellent treatment at Headwaters Hospital in Orangeville, Ontario.  She returned to her home in mid-August, 2023 and moved to The Village of...

Nov 4, 2023

Mrs. Josephine Markiewicz, 70, Fuquay-Varina passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born March 19, 1953, on the island of Guam and eventually moved to the United States. Josephine spent her life enjoying many different hobbies including being close to the ocean, scuba diving, swimming, eventually settling into...

Nov 1, 2023

Remembering Peter Gabriel Hanlon, a man whose life was that of determination and passion.

Peter was born on January 5th, 1960, in Jersey City, New Jersey and left us on November 1, 2023 leaving an irreplaceable void in our hearts.

Peter started his career as a case manager at Christ Hospital in Jersey...

Oct 31, 2023

Sarah Catherine Usry Irvine, 66, passed away, Tuesday, October 31, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

Sarah was born August 5, 1957 in Lee County, NC.   She was a graduate of UNC-Wilmington with a degree in nursing.  Sarah worked as a nurse for over 40 years.

She was preceded in death...

Oct 27, 2023

Thomas Nicholas Biscardi Sr., 70, Passed away, Friday October 27, 2023 at his home in Hope Mills, NC.

Tom was born November 10, 1952 in Patterson, NJ to the late Nicholas and Theresa Biscardi. He worked with the New York Public School System in Poughkeepsie, NY and served as a volunteer fireman. Tom had a...

Oct 24, 2023

In Loving Memory of Clara Bianca Svageli Pacifico

May 12, 1930 - October 24, 2023

Clara Bianca Svageli Pacifico, a woman of remarkable strength, warmth, good humor, and resilience, passed away on October 24, 2023, at the age of 93. She was born in Trieste, Italy, on May 12,...

Oct 24, 2023

Mr. Danny Coleman Turlington, 72, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Lee C. Turlington and Myrtie Verlene Stone Turlington. Danny loved playing and coaching softball. He enjoyed beach trips with the family. Danny worked and retired from Goodyear after 34 years...

Oct 24, 2023

Mr. Richard "Dick" Leroy Wells, 94, of Angier passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. He was born in Angier, the son of the late Lee Roy and Sydna Herndon Wells. In addition to his parents, Dick was preceded in death by his son, Ricky Wells; brothers, Herndon Wells, Jack Wells; sisters,...

Oct 23, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bob" Odom Loftis, Jr., of Buies Creek, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother and esteemed educator, passed away on October 23, 2023, after a valiant battle with Alzheimer's disease. He was born in Birmingham, Alabama, but his formative years were spent in Fort Lauderdale, Florida.

Bob was a dedicated and respected tenured Professor at...

Oct 20, 2023

Annie Lee Weathers Smith, 97, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, passed away Friday, October 20, 2023, at home. She was born July 8, 1926, in Columbus County to the late Jesse Eugene Weathers and Essie Lenora Blanchard Weathers. She was a member of Christian Light Church where she joined when she made a profession of faith and was baptized...

Oct 19, 2023

Mrs. Faye M. Upchurch, 78, of Lillington passed away Thursday, October 19, 2023, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Wade Clarendon and Hassie Elizabeth Brown Mason. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her daughter, Allison Upchurch Smith; brother, Reynolds Mason; sisters,...

Oct 15, 2023

El Sr. Gilberto Villagómez-Galván, de 25 años, de Angier, falleció el 15 de octubre de 2023. Nació en Caracheo, Guanajuato, hijo de Gilberto Villagómez Gómez y Patricia Galván De Villagómez. A Gilberto le precedieron en la muerte su abuelo paterno, Ramón Villagómez; 2 tías, Audelia Villagómez, Lilia Villagómez; cuñada, Nahomi López.

Gilberto era un hombre...

Oct 12, 2023

Rev. Frank Giunta, 88, of Lillington, NC passed away, Thursday, October 12, 2023 at The Addison of Fuquay-Varina, NC.

Rev. Giunta was born December 11, 1935 in St. Louis, MO to the late Samuel and Josephine Bonuso Giunta. He served 11 years with Every Home for Christ.  Rev. Giunta also pastored for 58 years in...

Oct 8, 2023

Johnny Lane Taylor, 73, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away at his home on October 8, 2023, surrounded by his loving wife, devoted brother and sister, and his children.

Johnny Lane was born to Ben Taylor and Maggie Taylor Wood on July 10, 1950, in Sanford, North Carolina.  He was a talented football player in...

Oct 4, 2023

Mrs. Agnes "Tiny" Mangum Austin, 89, of Angier passed away Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Rufus and Mavie Mangum. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Austin, brother, Calvin Mangum, and sister, Mazelle Stephenson. Agnes graduated from...