May 11, 2022

Joann Hobson Partin, 77, of Lillington passed away Wednesday May 11, 2022, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born March 8, 1945, in Harnett County, NC to the late Lou Annie Gregory Hobson and Harvey James Hobson. Joann was preceded in death by her daughter, Gloria Rose Alexander; her brother, Harvey...

May 9, 2022

Mr. Richard E. Eymer, 68, of Dunn passed away Monday, May 9, 2022. He was born in Norfolk, VA, the son of the late Richard L. and Doris Johnson Eymer. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Eymer. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during Desert Storm. Richard loved...

May 8, 2022

Amy Lee Milton Tobler, 46, of Lillington, NC passed away May 8, 2022, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington.

She was born October 25, 1975, in Wake County, NC to Ollie Milton and the late Rebecca Milton. In addition to her mother, Amy was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents; Gene and Mary Baker, ...

May 8, 2022

Master Chief Petty Officer (Ret.) John Oliver Sandrock, 69, of Lillington, NC passed away Sunday May 8, 2022, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

He was born April 6, 1953, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Katie Livingston Sandrock and John Sandrock. John was preceded in death by his sisters, Julie Sandrock and Terry Wedeking;...

May 6, 2022

Noralene Thomas Newtown, 88, passed away Friday May 6, 2022, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born August 13, 1933, in Lillington, NC to the late Essie Brown Thomas and Clarence Thomas. Noralene was preceded in death by her son, William Henry Moore; and her brothers Harold Thomas, Oaker Lee Thomas,...

May 4, 2022

Mr. William "Eddie" Taylor, 75, of Buies Creek died at home Wednesday, May 4, 2022.  He was born May 3, 1947, the son of the late Joe and Zoner Taylor.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Doris Taylor and brother Allen Arnold.

Eddie is survived by daughters Angie Taylor (Anita) of Benson, Wendy...

May 4, 2022

Mr. Bobby Byrd, 87, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, May 04, 2022 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. He was born April 3, 1935 in Harnett County, the son of the late James Edward Byrd and Bertha Wilson Byrd Dennis. In addition to his parents, Bobby was preceded in death by brothers, Charles Byrd, Bernice Byrd, Jerry...

Apr 28, 2022

Chris John Petersen, 48, of Broadway, NC passed away Thursday April 28, 2022, at Duke Raleigh Hospital in Raleigh, NC.

He was born February 13, 1974, in Plantation, FL to Elaine Marie Everett Petersen and John Joseph Petersen, Jr. Chris was preceded in death by his father, John and his brother, Charles Everett Petersen.

Apr 26, 2022

Sandra Black Page, 84, of Lillington, passed away Tuesday April 26, 2022 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by her beloved family.

She was born January 8, 1938 in Lillington to the late Bessie Turlington Black and William Henry Black Jr. Sandra was preceded in death by two brothers, William Henry Black III and...

Apr 25, 2022

Mrs. Robbie Rook, 60, of Lillington passed away Monday, April 25, 2022, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born in Great Falls, MT, the daughter of the late Grady and Effie Gates. In addition to her parents, Robbie was preceded in death by her daughter, Sara Rook.

Robbie was born in Great Falls,...

Apr 23, 2022

Richard Paul Cowen, 39, of Spartanburg, SC went to be with the Lord on April 23, 2022.  Richard was born on June 9, 1982 to Richard and Teresa Gail Cowen.

"Rick" was handsome, honest, talented, peaceful and a wonderful friend.  Rick had many friends.  He was a very hard worker. He had a good relationship...

Apr 16, 2022

Mr. John Melvin "Mel" Christian, 29, of Sanford passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late John Alvin Christian and Diane Morrison. In addition to his father, Mel was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Annie Jane Morrison and nephew, Bentley...

Apr 15, 2022

Margaret Lewis Hendricks September 8, 1932 – April 15, 2022

Mrs. Hendricks of Angier, NC, was born in Hamlet, NC, to Herbert and Pauline Lewis. She is survived by daughter Nancy Brody (Rees) of Mooresville, NC; daughter Kim Truesdale (Kent) of Angier, NC; daughter Polly Perret of Angier, NC; daughter Paula Brown of Lexington, SC;...

Apr 14, 2022

Will Roger Arnold, Sr. ,88, of Lillington, passed away Thursday April 14, 2022, at his residence with his loving wife by his side.

He was born April 30, 1933, in Harnett County, NC to the late Flora Mae Hardee Arnold and Tom Harvell Arnold. Roger was preceded in death by his daughters, Baby Girl Arnold...

Apr 1, 2022

Mrs. Karen Wicker Bryant, 63, of Broadway passed away Friday, April 1, 2022, at her home. She was born in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late George and Lois Bordeaux Wicker. Karen was a devoted wife and mother who always put her family first. She was kind to everyone and never met a stranger. Karen always...

Mar 28, 2022

Ms. Sandra "Sandy" Petersen, 89, of Lillington passed away Monday, March 28, 2022 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in West Orange, NJ, the daughter of the late Holger and Else Hansen Petersen. In addition to her parents, Sandy was preceded in death by sister, Winona Hamstra; husband, Elliott C. Raba; sons, Elliott Raba...

Mar 28, 2022

Andrew Joseph Schembra, 72, of Lillington, NC passed away Monday March 28, 2022, at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC.

He was born April 3, 1949, in Newark, NJ to the late Luise Infante Schembra and Christopher Schembra.

Andrew spent his early years in his beloved Glen Ridge Township, New Jersey. Andrew graduated...

Mar 23, 2022

Mr. Lewis Cummings, 71, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2022, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Claude McDonald and Callie Holder Cummings. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Peggy Holder.

Lewis graduated from Boone Trail...

Mar 17, 2022

Norman Patterson, age 71, passed away on Thursday, March 17th at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Harnett County, son of the late Johnnie C. Patterson and Rosie T. Patterson. He was preceded in death by his parents, brother Lee Mar Patterson and sister Johnsie Lee Patterson.

Norman attended Boone Trail...

Mar 16, 2022

Mrs. Rebecca "Becky" Hill Smith, 74, of Buies Creek passed away Wednesday, March 16, 2022, at Transitions Hospice Care in Raleigh. She grew up in Buies Creek, the daughter of the late Edward and Betty Bolton.

Becky is survived by her husband of 41 years, Patrick Smith of the home; son, Jason Collins and his...