William Earl "Merle" Bryant
Feb 5, 2022
Mr. William Earl "Merle" Bryant, 70, of Kipling passed away Saturday, February 5, 2022. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late James Ray and Josephine Strickland Bryant. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Victor Bryant
William graduated from LaFayette High School in Kipling NC....
Elizabeth Hockaday
Feb 4, 2022
Mrs. Elizabeth Hockaday, 91, of Spring Lake passed away Friday February 4, 2022 at her home. She was born in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Mack and Bertha Herring. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, James Edgar Hockaday; daughters, Rebecca Ann Mauney and Phyllis Diane Hockaday; son, Steve...
Hazel Christian
Feb 4, 2022
Mrs. Hazel Christian, 93, of Carthage passed away Friday, February 4, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Forsyth County, NC, the daughter of the late Abe and Sallie Press Wilson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Clawson Christian.
Hazel is survived by...
Michael Harold Stewart
Jan 30, 2022
Michael Harold Stewart, 60, passed away January 30, 2022.
He was born July 5, 1961, in Raleigh, NC to Jean Stewart and the late Harold Stewart.
Michael enjoyed spending time with his family and friends, fishing, and playing guitar with Hobo Junction.
He is survived by his beloved wife, Diane Yow...
Linda Patterson
Jan 30, 2022
Linda Patterson, age 74, passed away on Sunday (01/30/2022) at her home, surrounded by her family. She was born in Lee County, daughter of the late Bobby Washington Howard and Stella Buchanan Howard. She was preceded in death by her parents, stepmother Wilma Dot Howard, brothers Tillman Howard and James Robert Howard, and sister Laverne Seagroves. Linda...
Russell Wright Bradley
Jan 27, 2022
Russell Wright Bradley, 73, of Fuquay-Varina, NC, formerly of Lillington, NC passed away Thursday January 27, 2022 at Transitions LifeCare Hospice House in Raleigh,NC.
He was born November 14, 1948, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Estelle Lou Taylor Bradley and Wilson Joffree Bradley.
Russell graduated from the University of North Carolina at...
Robert "Robbie" Robinson
Jan 27, 2022
Mr. Robert "Robbie" Robinson, 71, of Bunnlevel passed away Thursday, January 27, 2022 at his home. He was born in Warren County, GA, the son of the late Robert and Eva Brewer Robinson. Robbie was US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. His hobbies included farming and woodworking. He loved cross county trips on his motorcycle with his...
Brenda Alvarez
Jan 24, 2022
Mrs. Brenda LaVerne Ford Alvarez, 51, of Lillington passed away Monday, January 24, 2022 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was a loving wife and mother of four. Brenda is survived by her loving husband, Jesus Roberto Alvarez Villa of the home; daughter, Belinda Ford, son, Devon Ford, son, Javon Ford and daughter, Tatianna Ford all...
Maj (Ret.) Christopher Sean "Chris" Van Winkle
Jan 24, 2022
MAJ (Ret.) Christopher Sean "Chris" Van Winkle, 52, of Lillington, passed away unexpectedly on Monday January 24, 2022.
He was born July 20, 1969, in New York to Evelyn Slaydon Van Winkle and Max Van Winkle. Chris was preceded in death by his father, Max; his paternal grandparents, Joseph and Jule Van Winkle, and his...
Rubelle C. Huff
Jan 23, 2022
Mrs. Rubelle C. Huff, 88, of Las Vegas, NV, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away January 23, 2022. Rubelle worked at Boeing aircraft for 36 years. She was a loving mother and grandmother. Her passion was animals especially the strays and homeless.
Rubelle is survived by her son, Michael D. Huff and granddaughter, Callie D. Hines....
Wayne Allen Blanchard
Jan 23, 2022
Mr. Wayne Allen Blanchard, 89, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, January 23, 2022 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Brantley and Lessie Hillard Blanchard. In addition to his parents, Wayne was preceded in death by his wife, Betty McGee Blanchard; 2 brothers, Charles and Rudolph Blanchard; 3 sisters, Emily...
Charles "Chuck" Elmer Keeney, Jr.
Jan 20, 2022
Mr. Charles "Chuck" Elmer Keeney, Jr., 50, of Lillington passed away Thursday, January 20, 2022, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Greenbrier County, WV, the son of the late, Charles Elmer Keeney, Sr. (father), Mary Jean Tincher (mother) and the late Wayne Tincher (stepfather).
Chuck was very family-oriented and loved his...
Robert "Bob" Bernett
Jan 17, 2022
Mr. Robert "Bob" James Bernett, 85, of Lillington passed away Monday, January 17, 2022 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Pennsylvania and resided in Lillington for 45 years. Bob was a U.S. Navy veteran. He retired from BAE Systems in 2008. Bob was preceded in death by his son-in-law, Donald Flowers, grandson, Michael...
Grace Elizabeth (Wood) Parker
Jan 17, 2022
Grace Elizabeth "Tootsie" Wood Parker, 79, of Lillington passed away Monday January 17, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC.
She was born August 2, 1942, to the late Grace Mason Wood and Watson Wood. Grace was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Frank Parker and her brother, Milton Moore.
Grace...
Lt Col Usaf Carl Wade Singleton
Jan 17, 2022
LT COL USAF Carl Wade Singleton, 81, born on July 27, 1940 and died Monday January 17, 2022 surrounded by family.
He was the son of the late William Marshall and Corda Inez Singleton of Covington, KY. He served in the US Air Force for 27 years as a pilot. In addition, he...
Johnny Stewart Mclamb
Jan 15, 2022
Mr. Johnny Stewart McLamb, 86, of Lillington passed away Saturday, January 15, 2022, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Herman D and Elsie Stewart McLamb. Stewart was a graduate of Campbell College and Wake Forest College. He exemplified a servant's heart both at church...
Jean Hamilton Ballard
Jan 6, 2022
Mrs. Jean Hamilton Ballard, 85, of Lillington, passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, January 8, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Westview Cemetery in Lillington with Rev. Jeff Roberts and Rev. Daniel Selman presiding. The family will receive friends following the service.
Jean was preceded in...
Richard Vernon Wigal
Jan 6, 2022
SERVICE DATE HAS BEEN RESCHEDULED:
Mr. Richard Vernon Wigal, 78, of Spring Lake passed away Thursday, January 6, 2022, at the VA Medical Center in Durham. He was born in Jefferson County, OH, the son of the late Lawrence and Orple Wigal. In addition to his parents, Richard was preceded in death by his wife,...
Jerry Davis (Byrd) Stogsdill
Jan 3, 2022
Jerry Davis Byrd Stogsdill, 95, of Lillington passed away Monday January 3, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side.
She was born April 23, 1926, in Erwin, NC to the late Maggie Stephenson Byrd and James Richard Byrd. Jerry was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Paul Milton Stogsdill....
Charles Glen Locklear
Jan 2, 2022
Charles Glen Locklear, 80, of Willow Spring, NC passed away Sunday January 2, 2022, at Johnston Memorial Hospital in Smithfield, NC.
He was born November 6, 1941, in Robeson County, NC to the late Reola Locklear and Russell Locklear. Charles was also preceded in death by his beloved wife, Peggy Jean Locklear; his son, John...
