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Miriam Christalee (Nobles) Brown
Dec 30, 2021
Miriam Christalee Nobles Brown, 91, of Lillington, passed away Thursday December 30, 2021, at The Carrolton in Dunn, NC.
She was born April 11, 1930, in Columbus County, NC to the late Mildred Myrtle Link Nobles and Elmer Boyd Nobles. Miriam was preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Gerald Brown; four brothers; and one...
Dickey Smith
Dec 30, 2021
Mr. William Dickey Smith, 77, of Lillington entered his Heavenly home surrounded by his loving family on December 30, 2021.
Dickey is survived by his loving wife of 53 years, Jane; his sons; Josh Smith and wife Katie, Joey Smith and wife April; grandchildren, Ezra, Tad, Zoe and Ella; his brother Larry Smith and wife...
Mack Junior Brown
Dec 29, 2021
Mr. Mack Junior Brown, 77, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, December 29, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Challie and Christine Cox Brown. In addition to his parents, Mack was preceded in death by daughter, Cindy Brown; 3 sisters, Ruby Nordan, Nadine Griffin, Jackie Stone;...
Sherlyn Harrell
Dec 24, 2021
It is with deep sadness that we announce the peaceful passing of Eleanor Sherlyn Harrell, age 86 on Friday, December 24th after a courageous battle with complications from Covid-19. She was an unforgettable character and a bright spot in this world. She will be deeply missed by many who knew her. She is survived by her sister,...
Donald Jackson Byrd
Dec 23, 2021
Donald Jackson Byrd, Sr., 77 of Bunnlevel, passed away Thursday, December 23, 2021 at Clayton House.
He was born July 13, 1944, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Lilly Boseman and Richard Edward Byrd, Sr.
Donald attended North Carolina State University and went on to receive his bachelor's degree from Campbell University....
Evelyn Joy (Wells) Nordon
Dec 23, 2021
Evelyn Joy Wells Nordon, 65, of Lillington passed away Thursday December 23, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital.
She was born September 9, 1956, in Lee County, NC to the late Sarah Josephine Ellington Wells and Clifton Wells. Joy was preceded in death by her brother, Mike Wells.
Joy loved spending time outdoors caring...
Maxwell "Max" Edward Tudor
Dec 18, 2021
Maxwell Edward "Max" Tudor, 18, of Lillington, passed away Saturday December 18, 2021.
He was born March 2, 2003, in Columbus, Ohio to Rosemarie Cooper Tudor and Robert Sean Tudor.
Max was extremely passionate about swimming. He taught swimming lessons and was a member of the HCAC swimming team. He loved to participate...
Casper "Ricky" Martin Jernigan
Dec 16, 2021
Casper "Ricky" Martin Jernigan, 63, of Lillington passed away Thursday December 16, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital.
He was born February 7, 1958, in Johnston County, NC to Doris Davis Jernigan and Casper Jernigan. Ricky was preceded in death by his father, and his brother, David Jernigan.
Ricky served his country honorably in...
Judy Carol (Sloan) Buchanan
Dec 16, 2021
Judy Carol Sloan Buchanan, 70, of Lillington, NC went to be with the Lord Thursday December 16, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
She was born August 23, 1951, in Lee County, NC to the late Clara Stone Sloan and C.B. Sloan, Jr. Judy was preceded in death by her sister Patricia...
Matthew "Matt" Bradford Mcdonald
Dec 16, 2021
Mr. Matthew "Matt" Bradford McDonald, 33, of Angier passed away Thursday, December 16, 2021, at his home. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late James Bradford "Brad" McDonald and Tammy Matthews McDonald. In addition to his father, Matt was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Alvis Matthews, paternal grandparents, Jimmy and Frances...
James E Baker, Jr.
Dec 15, 2021
James Edwin Baker, Jr., 73, of Spring Lake, NC passed away Wednesday December 15, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
He was born March 24, 1948, in Moore County, NC to the late Jacqueline Hawkins Baker and James Edwin Baker, Sr.
James attended North Carolina State University and went on...
Robert Benard Blalock, Jr.
Dec 14, 2021
Robert Benard Blalock, Jr., 79, of Roseboro, passed away Tuesday December 14, 2021, at Sampson Regional Hospital in Clinton, NC.
He was born October 11, 1942, in Lee County, NC to the late Inez Clark Blalock and Robert Blalock, Sr.
Robert pursued a career in education teaching auto mechanics for over 25 years....
Hewitt A. "Buddy" Brown, Jr.
Dec 11, 2021
Mr. Hewitt A. "Buddy" Brown, Jr, 78, of Buies Creek passed away Saturday, December 11, 2021, at his home. He was born at Ft. Bragg, the son of the late Hewitt A. Brown, Sr. and Martha Edna Gregory Brown. In addition to his parents, Buddy was preceded in death by his sister, Sue Ann Brown, and his...
Norman L. Wallace, Sr.
Dec 8, 2021
Mr. Norman L. Wallace, Sr., 88, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, December 8, 2021 at First Health Reid Heart Center in Pinehurst. Norman was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Manley and Lillie Mae Bowden Wallace. In addition to his parents, Norman was preceded in death by his wife, Pasty Matthews Wallace; daughter, Norma...
Eddie Ray Holder
Dec 4, 2021
Edward Ray "Eddie" Holder, 73, of Lillington, NC passed away Saturday December 4, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital.
He was born October 28, 1948, in Erwin, NC to the late Syvada Grissom Holder and Alton Holder. Eddie was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Helen Long Holder.
Eddie attended Boone Trail High...
Jimmy Roach Sellers, Sr.
Nov 28, 2021
Jimmy Roach Sellers, Sr. 76, passed away at Central Carolina Hospital on November 28, 2021. A native of Lee Co, he was the son of the late Roach and Bleeker Sellers. Jimmy worked for the Coca Cola Bottling Co. as a service technician working on the vending machines. There will be a Graveside service at 2 PM...
Carl Emerson Wilson
Nov 27, 2021
Carl Emerson Wilson, 78, passed from this life Saturday, November 27, 2021, at his home in Fuquay-Varina, NC. A Celebration of Life will be held on December 18,2021 at 1:00 PM at the home.
Carl was born March 18, 1943, to George and Gladys Wilson of Williamson, WV. Carl attended Berea College in Kentucky, and...
Ltc(Ret.) Cary Lynn Bragg
Nov 25, 2021
LTC (Ret.) Cary Lynn Bragg, 53, of Lillington passed away Thursday November 25, 2021, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
He was born February 7, 1968, in Spokane, WA to Nancy Towner Bragg and the late Gary Bragg.
Cary received his Bachelor's Degree in Aerospace Engineering from the University of Southern...
Julie Hair Anderson
Nov 23, 2021
Mrs. Julie Hair Anderson, 58, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Tuesday, November 23, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of Chet and Faye Hair. Julie was preceded in death by her father-in-law, Rees Anderson. She worked with Cooper Tools for over 16 years until her health declined. Julie loved...
Connie Dianne (Davis) Tyer
Nov 21, 2021
Connie Tyer, 60, passed away suddenly November 21, 2021. A native of Harnett Co. She was the daughter of the late "O.C." Davis, and Rose Davis, she survives. Connie she was an avid animal lover, loved to dance and was a free spirit. She never met a stranger. The family will receive friends and relatives Friday Nov....

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