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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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...

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....

Nov 19, 2021

Roland Forrest Brock, a master of all trades and life-long resident of upstate New York, died unexpectedly on November 19, 2021 at the age of 63 while enjoying his retirement in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Roland was the youngest of four, born in Poughkeepsie, NY, on November 3,1958 to John and Betty Brock. He was educated...

Nov 19, 2021

William Carroll Marsalis, 84, passed away Friday November 19, 2021, after a lengthy struggle with cancer. He is survived by his wife of 66 years, Betty Jo Harrington Marsalis. Other survivors include their three children: Melody Marshall Price (Dr. David), of Buies Creek, NC; Peter Harrington Marsalis (Amy) of Pittsburgh, PA; and Christopher Anders Marsalis (Joyce) of...

Nov 18, 2021

Mr. Gerald Myrick, 81, passed away on Thursday evening, November 18, 2021, at Vidant Duplin Hospital in Kenansville.  Gerald was born in Lillington on November 30, 1939, and always considered Harnett County to be his home.  He was born to the late James Durwood and Crystal Fogle Myrick.  In addition to his parents, Gerald was preceded in...

Nov 16, 2021

Mr. Billy Ray Adams, 69, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, November 16, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Joseph Roosevelt Adams and Mary Avery Adams. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in death by his brothers, Joe and Jimmy Adams; sister, Melinda Autry;...