May 4, 2026

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, May 9, 2026 at Westview Cemetery in Lillington.

May 1, 2026

Leo Franklin McDonald, aged 91, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away on May 1, 2026. Leo, the second of four children, was born November 21,1934, to the late Josie Avent and John Daniel McDonald. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a daughter, Gwen McDonald; sisters, Dorothy Bishop and Janet Stone; a brother,...

Apr 28, 2026

William "Bill" Anderson, 62, passed away on April 28, 2026, as the result of a car accident in Lillington, North Carolina.

Bill was born on January 23, 1964, in Hennepin, Minnesota, to James and Betty Anderson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Anderson; his daughter, Tiffani Anderson; his father, James Anderson; and...

Apr 25, 2026

Joseph "Joe" Leon Ausley, 86, passed away peacefully at his home on April 25, 2026, in Harnett County, NC.  He was born in Harnett County on February 15, 1940 to the late Thirley Leon Ausley and Emma Catherine Chappell Ausley.   In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Sharon Edith Blanchard Ausley;...

Apr 21, 2026

Ricky Lynn Stone, 66, of Lillington, NC passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born March 18, 1960 in Harnett County to the late Lorman and Dorothy Stone.

Ricky is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Wanda Beaston Stone; daughter, Jennifer Miller (Neil); son, Brian...

Apr 21, 2026

Candy Pace Cook Mainor, 57, of Bear Creek, NC passed away April 21, 2026 at Duke University Hospital.  She was born April 6, 1969 in Lee County to Harold and Betty Pace. She was preceeded in death by loving brother Brian Pace. In addition to her parents, she is survived by brothers Oscar Pace Jr. and Kenny...

Apr 17, 2026

Patricia Davis O'Quinn Tomasino, 93, graduated from her life on earth to joyfully begin her life in heaven on April 17, 2026. Pat was born July 1, 1932, to Flora Frye O'Quinn and Thornal Durant (T.D.) O'Quinn and grew up in Lillington, NC. She graduated from Meredith College in 1954 with a degree in Home Economics.

Apr 15, 2026

Mr. Johnnie Ray Boggs,76, of Mamers passed away April 15, 2026, at his home. He was born on October 28, 1949, in Harnett County, NC to the late William and Elizabeth Ruth Boggs. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 55 years, Diane Boggs; his son, Timothy Ray Boggs; brothers,...

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Rita Ashworth Carroll, 74, of Fuquay-Varina passed away on April 15, 2026. She was born on December 1, 1951, in Wake County, the daughter of the late Lewis Ashworth and Mozelle Reagan Butler.

In addition to her parents, Rita was preceded in death by her husband, Jackie Gene Carroll.

Rita is survived...

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Dorothy Katherine Blanchard Page, 102, of Lillington, passed away peacefully at her home on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

She was born in Harnett County to the late Brantley B. Blanchard and Lessie Lee Hilliard Blanchard. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 44 years, Thurman Page;...

Apr 15, 2026

Mrs. Deborah "Debbie" Lee Bedinger, 71, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2026, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. The moment that Debbie passed,  she bounded joyfully into the arms of Jesus just as she knew she would.  The hope of her salvation is complete.

Debbie was born in Tacoma, WA, the daughter of the...

Apr 12, 2026

Dean Monroe Martin, 83, of Harnett County, NC passed away April 12, 2026.  He was born on August 4, 1942 in Laclede County, MO to the late Francis and Monta Butcher Martin.  He is survived by his wife, Delores Burson Martin; sons, Todd Martin and Aron Martin; as well as many loving family members.

Dean...

Apr 8, 2026

Steve Gregory of Buies Creek, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on April 8, 2026, at UNC Rex Heart Center in Raleigh, North Carolina.

He was born October 31, 1948 to the late Aldine and Howard Gregory. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Carvel Gregory and Joe Gregory; sisters,...

Apr 5, 2026

George Donald O'Quinn, 88, passed away peacefully on April 5, 2026. Born on November 26, 1937, he lived a life defined by service, dedication, and a deep love for his family and community.

Donald was preceded in death by his parents, Harvey Mack O'Quinn and Alice Gill O'Quinn.

He is survived by his...

Apr 4, 2026

Hazel Weaver Clark, of Holly Springs, North Carolina, passed peacefully on April 4, 2026, at the age of 102. During her 37,564 days on this earth, Hazel brought joy and happiness to those around her. She was born and raised in rural North Carolina, principally in Harnett County. She graduated from Lillington High School in 1942, in...

Apr 3, 2026

Mrs. Euna Faye Deal Denkins, 88, of Lillington passed away Friday April 3, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital surrounded by her family. She was born in Harnett County, the youngest daughter of Irvin and Eunice Deal. In addition to her parents Faye was preceded in death by husband Charles Thomas Denkins; sisters Ora Mae McNeill, Polly...

Apr 2, 2026

Mrs. Patsy Jo Waller, 84, of Lillington passed away peacefully Thursday, April 2, 2026. She was the daughter of the late Howard and Marguerite Davis of Morrisville. Patsy was a graduate of Cary High School. In addition to her parents, Patsy was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Waller and a son, Mike Cotten.

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Mar 28, 2026

Mrs. Nora Cathryn McDonald Blanchard, 96, of Buies Creek, passed away Saturday March 28, 2026, at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside services will be held on Wednesday, April 1, 2026, at 1:00 PM at Harnett Memorial Park with Pastor Greg Lawson presiding. The family will receive friends following the service at her home....

Mar 26, 2026

Frances "Diane" Blackman Boggs, 73, of Mamers passed away March 26, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born November 22, 1952 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Curtis Elbert Blackman and Lottie Isabell Hall Blackman.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Timothy Ray Boggs; brothers, Tommy Starling...

Mar 21, 2026

James Michael McDonald, 78, of Willow Spring passed away at his home on Saturday March 21, 2026.

He was born August 13, 1947, to James and Emily McDonald. James was a hot rod enthusiast. He will be deeply missed by his family and friends.

James requested that there would be no formal service...