Jan 19, 2023

Thomas "Tom" Allen Callaway, 84, of Angier, formerly of Cortland, OH, died Thursday, January 19, 2023 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

Thomas was born December 9, 1938 in Portage, OH to the late Harry Edward Callaway and Evelyn Thomas Callaway.  He was owner of TNC Fiberglass Repair in Cortland, OH.  Thomas was an...

Jan 15, 2023

Laura Knox Yarbrough succumbed to an eight-year battle with cancer on January 15, 2023. Born Laura Hooper Knox on April 30, 1978 to John B. Knox and Donna Hooper-Knox, she was a Raleigh native, attending both public and private schools, and graduating from St. Mary's High School and Junior College, completing her education at Peace College, where...

Jan 14, 2023

Julie Lynn Cain, 62 of Bunnlevel, NC passed away Saturday 1/14/2023 in her home. Julie was a native of Mears, Michigan. She was preceded in death by her parents Richard and Ruthann Corliss and her youngest brother Gregory Corliss.

She is survived by her loving husband of 25 years Dennis Dee Cain; her brother Scott...

Jan 13, 2023

Worth Lee Byrd Jr., 72, passed away Friday, January 13, 2023 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. Lee was born in Lee County, the son of Worth Lee Byrd, Sr. and Jewel Ennis Byrd. Lee was a loving son, brother, uncle and friend. He loved God, his family, his church and his community. He faced many obstacles...

Jan 13, 2023

Mrs. Brenda Hawley Smith, 68, of Lillington entered her Heavenly home Friday, January 13, 2023 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late William Davis Hawley, Jr. and Madeline Ward Hawley. Brenda worked as a public health nurse for the Harnett County Health Department and retired in 2007....

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. Bessie Coats Barefoot, 72, of Lillington sadly left us Wednesday, January 11, 2023 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Starling and Lottie Parker Coats. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by sisters, Mable Jackson, Ella Mae Wells, Kathy Ruffin, Mary McLeod; brothers, Raymond Coats,...

Jan 11, 2023

Clifton "Ralph" Brown Sr. (1928-2023), loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle and friend, left this world to join his heavenly father on January 11, 2023 in his home, surround by his family, at the age of 94.

Ralph was born to Fredrick (Pa Fred) Hill Brown and Annie Newell Thomas on December 27, 1928....

Jan 10, 2023

William Charles "Charlie" Caddell, Sr., 78, of Lillington, formerly of Garner, died Tuesday, January 10, 2023 at his home in Lillington, NC.

Charlie was born April 29, 1944 in Johnston County, NC to the late William Hubert Caddell and Juanita Barefoot Caddell.

He was preceded in death by his son, William Charles Caddell,...

Jan 8, 2023

Snowdrop "Snow" Walls Crowder, 87, of Angier, died Sunday, January 08, 2023 at Parkview Retirement Village in Sanford, NC.

Snowdrop was born December 27, 1935 in Harnett County, NC to the late Frank Sherwood Walls and Esther Irene Cooke Walls.  She worked at Hudson Belk in Raleigh for over ten years and later as a...

Jan 3, 2023

Mr. James "Larry" Patterson, 74, of Mamers passed away Tuesday, January 3, 2023 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late James Adam and Virginia Bell Patterson. In addition to his parents, Larry was preceded in death by sisters, Emma Patterson Byrd, Ann Patterson Collins, Sadie Patterson Byrd...

Jan 2, 2023

Virginia Anne Watkins Blackwell, 96, of Lancaster, VA, went to be with her Lord, Monday, January 2, 2023 at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC.

Virginia was born September 17, 1926 in Hampton, VA to the late Alfred and Sarah Wilson Watkins.  She was a graduate of Hampton High School and was able to land...

Jan 1, 2023

Magdalene Herta Monsees Warrings, 80, of Carthage, died Sunday, January 1, 2023, at First Health Hospice, West End, NC.

Magdalene was born on July 8, 1942, in Germany to the late Hermann Monsees and Margaret Riggers Monsees. She emigrated to the USA at age sixteen and lived in Brooklyn, New York, and then in Cairo,...

Dec 29, 2022

Mrs. Doris M. Womble, 95, of Alpharetta, GA, formerly of Lillington, passed away December 29, 2022 at home with her family in Georgia.  She was born in Prince George County, VA, to the late Jessie Martin Johnson and Maggie Norris Johnson.  Along with her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of almost sixty years,...

Dec 29, 2022

Elizabeth "Beth" R. Johnson of Lillington, NC went to be with the Lord on December 29, 2022. She was known for her love for others and her happy spirit. She made an impression on everyone she met.

She was best known as Nana. Her two Granddaughters were her pride and joy. She couldn't have loved...

Dec 27, 2022

Mrs. Doris B. Green of Lillington, NC went to be with her Lord, December 27, 2022, after several years of declining health.  She was a long time member of Pleasant Union Christian Church, where she taught Sunday School to young children of the church.

She was affectionally known as "Mama Doris" to many of the...

Dec 26, 2022

Joseph "Joey" Norris Brown, 74, of Mamers, died Monday, December 26, 2022 at his home in Mamers, NC.

Joey was born October 22, 1948 in Lee County to the late Lucille O'Quinn Brown and Davis Salmon Brown.  He worked as an auto mechanic for many years specializing in AC repair operating his business, Joey's Auto...

Dec 23, 2022

Frances Cairnes Pace, 96, of Coats, formerly of Brevard, NC, died Friday, December 23, 2022 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC.

Frances was born May 2, 1926 in Lynn, NC to the late Sidney Warren Cairnes and Myrtle Gaines Cairnes.  She was a graduate of East Flat Rock High School and worked as a...

Dec 23, 2022

Albert Nathaniel Darrow, Jr., 77, of Spring Lake, formerly of New York, NY, died Friday, December 23, 2022, at his home in Spring Lake, NC.

Albert was born November 24, 1945 in New York, NY to the late Albert Nathaniel Darrow, Sr. and Lorene Smith Darrow.  He was a veteran of the US Army.

Dec 18, 2022

William "Earl" Brady Sr. , son of the late Shafter and Mary Brady was born March 13, 1932 in Durham, NC.  He was received into heaven, December 18, 2022.

Earl was employed at Liggett & Myers and General Telephone Company of the Southeast was a member of Olive Branch Baptist Church, Blackridge, Va.  The past...

Dec 18, 2022

Virginia Medel Stern, 83, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, formerly of Dallas Fort Worth, TX, died Sunday, December 18, 2022 at WakeMed Raleigh Hospital.

Virginia was born September 19, 1939 in the Philippines to the late Susana and Eusebio Medel.  She was a graduate of Far Eastern University in the Philippines and worked as loan officer in...