May 3, 2023

Mr. James "Jimmy" Watson Wood, 75, of Sanford passed away Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at the SECU Jim & Betsy Bryan UNC Hospice Home in Pittsboro. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Watson and Grace Mason Wood. In addition to his parents, Jimmy was preceded in death by his sister, Grace "Tootsie"...

May 2, 2023

Alex Raymond Bayles, 77, of Lillington, exchanged earth for heaven, Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home in Lillington, NC.

Alex was born January 14, 1946 in Harnett County to the late Walter Raymond Bayles and Mildred Mae Worrells Bayles.

He was preceded in death by his brothers, Charles Bayles and Marshall Bayles....

Apr 30, 2023

Craig Joseph DePriest, 75, of Cary, formerly of Miami, FL, passed away, Sunday, April 30, 2023 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.

Craig was born March 19, 1948 in Chautauqua County, NY to the late Bland and Phyllis McCarthy DePriest.  He was a 1970 graduate of the University of Connecticut, where he played football.  Craig...

Apr 29, 2023

Junior Colon Smith, 89, of Lillington, died Saturday, April 29, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

Junior was born January 26, 1934 in Chatham County to the late Mallie Colon Smith and Ola Gilchrist Smith.  He was a lifelong farmer and was a civil service employee with the Fish and Wildlife Division at...

Apr 23, 2023

Janet Fay Parker Kunselman, 78, of Broadway, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023 at her home in Broadway, NC.

Janet was born December 10, 1944 in Harnett County to the late James Fred Parker and Lena Clyde Weatherspoon Parker.

She was preceded in death by her husband's, Willard Porter and Tex Kunselman; sister;...

Apr 20, 2023

Ms. Heather Lynn Watt, 49, of Lillington passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her home. She was born in East Hartford, Connecticut on March 6, 1974.

Heather is survived by her parents, Kerry Watt and Mary Sue of North Carolina, Rita Thornbrough and husband, Matt of Florida. She is also survived by her brother,...

Apr 17, 2023

Mrs. Karen Connors, 55, of Spring Lake passed away Monday, April 17, 2023 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. She was born in Fayetteville, NC, the daughter of Marcia and Bobby Knight. Karen was preceded in death by her niece, Samantha Marie Knight. She was a graduate of Campbell University. Karen worked as a teacher in the...

Apr 16, 2023

Mrs. Julia "Judy" L. Hamilton, 79, of Spring Lake passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Emporia, VA, the daughter of the late Charles and Eloise Wenk. In addition to her parents, Judy was preceded in death by her husband, Glenn Hamilton; brother, Charles Wenk, Jr.; sisters,...

Apr 15, 2023

Gail Spence, 85, of Dunn, left this earth peacefully on Saturday, April 15, 2023 at her daughter's home surrounded by her family.

Gail, the daughter of the late Aldine and Howard Gregory, was born July 28, 1937 and spent her early years in Buies Creek, NC.  She was a devoted nurse for over 38 years...

Apr 14, 2023

Mrs. Tammy Hockaday Benson, 55, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, April 14, 2023, at her home. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late James Edgar Hockaday and Elizabeth Herring Hockaday. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jason Wayne Paradise; sisters, Rebecca Ann Mauney and Phyllis...

Apr 14, 2023

Norman Ray Strickland, 64, of Lillington, died Friday, April 14, 2023 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC.

Ray was born October 23, 1958 in Harnett County, NC and was graduate of Lillington High School class of 1977.  He was also a graduate of Sandhills Community College where he received his associate degree.  Ray was...

Apr 13, 2023

Samuel Eugene Ellis, 84 of Lillington, passed away, Thursday, April 13, 2023 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC.

Sam was born November 11, 1938 in Wake County, NC.  He was raised at the Methodist Home for Children in Raleigh, where he had fond memories.  Sam was employed as a certified pipe welder and instructor,...

Apr 10, 2023

Nathan Ray Johnson, 84, of Lillington passed away, Monday, April 10, 2023 at his home. Nathan was born August 9, 1938 in Harnett County to the late Chesley & Arlie Wester Johnson. He was the baby of nine children.

Nathan attended Lillington High School and enlisted in the US Navy on his 18th birthday. He...

Apr 9, 2023

Ronnie Thomas Page, 73, of Broadway, passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home in Broadway, NC, surrounded by his family.

Ronnie was born July 5, 1949 in Lee County, NC and was a Vietnam Veteran of the US Army.  He was a graduate of Lillington High School and was employed with the US...

Apr 9, 2023

Shirley Gail Holder, 73, of Lillington, passed away, Sunday, April 9, 2023 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington, NC.

Shirley was born in Lee County on April 1, 1950 to the late William Ithra Holder and Mina Holder.  She was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church.

She was preceded in death by...

Apr 7, 2023

Our beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather and uncle, Dennis Allen Thomas, passed away on April 7, 2023 at his home, after an 18 month battle with cancer.

Dennis is survived by his wife, Mary, sons Dennis (Angela), Michael (Anabel), Aaron (Melissa) and Jacob, brothers and sisters, Edwin J, Denise, Debbie, Darren, Daniel, Darcy and Dolores,...

Mar 28, 2023

Gerald ("Gerry") Seifert, 93, of Lexington, KY, formerly of Broadway, NC, died March 28, 2023, at Baptist Central Medical Center. He was born in New York, New York in 1930, to Samuel and Hattie Seifert.

Gerry's education ranged from pre-veterinary studies at Rutgers University, to a law degree at Indiana University (Indianapolis), and finally a...

Mar 21, 2023

Jimmie Loyd Allen, 84, of Lillington, graduated to heaven, Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home surrounded by "his girls".

Jimmie was born June 24, 1938 in Johnston County, NC to the late Lois Pearl Stanley Allen and James Talmadge Allen.  Growing up on a farm in Johnston County, he developed a love for growing...

Mar 21, 2023

Eddie Sullivan Sanders, 72, of Lillington, NC, died Tuesday, March 21, 2023 at his home.

Eddie was born January 30, 1951 in Raleigh, NC to the late Eddie Rose Sanders and Elizabeth Freeman.  He was graduate of NC State University and a veteran of the US Army and the US Coast Guard with over 37...

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Robert "Bob" G. Wojtas, 79, of Fuquay-Varina passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, March 21, 2023, at his home surrounded by his daughters and wife. He was born in Cleveland, OH, the son of the late Joseph John Wojtas and Ann Nakoneczny Wojtas.

Bob was a graduate of Ohio State University with...