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;...

Nov 15, 2021

Johnnie Ray Paul, 60, of Lillington, NC passed away November 15, 2021, at UNC Rex Healthcare in Raleigh, NC.

He was born March 2, 1961, in Beaufort County, North Carolina to the late Mavis Midyette Paul and Hilton Paul. Johnnie was preceded in death by his brothers, Gary Paul and Larry Paul.

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Nov 14, 2021

Michele Buchanan Mitchell, 58, of Lillington, NC passed away Sunday November 14, 2021. She was born May 27, 1963, the daughter of the late Fred Bruce Buchanan and Fran Collins Johnson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her grandparents, the late Cad and Alda Collins and the late Brodus and Letha Buchanan,...

Nov 14, 2021

Thomas Clifford "Tommy" Sexton, 90, of Lillington, passed away Sunday November 14, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital.

He was born September 15, 1931, in Harnett County to the late Laura Parrish Sexton and James Roger Sexton, Sr. Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Charlotte Lewis Sexton, his sons, David Clifford Sexton and Steven...

Nov 12, 2021

Lisa Marie Simmons Ivey, 57, of Mamers, NC passed away Friday November 12, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born September 1, 1964, in Bradford, PA to the late Bonnie Himes Simmons and Guy Simmons. Lisa was preceded in death by her brother John Simmons; her sister, Diana Elliott; her...

Nov 10, 2021

Mrs. Jo Ann Wilt, 80, of Lillington went to be with the Lord Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Kayford, WV, the daughter of the late Bennie Brown and Annie Laura Young Brown. Jo Ann was also preceded in death by brothers, Clarence Gordon Brown, Clayton Thomas Brown; sister,...

Nov 9, 2021

Linda Jo Ann Webb, 74, of Wilkes-Barre, Pa. passed away Tuesday, November 9, 2021, at Wilkes-Barre General Hospital.

She was born January 9, 1947, in Harnett County to the late Minnie Bell O'Quinn Webb and Dewitt Webb. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, James Shelton, Talmage, Jack Clayton...

Nov 8, 2021

Mrs. Mary "Dixie" Carter Gainey, 82, of Lillington passed away Monday, November 8, 2021 at Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Waylon Bright Carter and Mary Elizabeth Adams Carter. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by two sons Danny Ray Gainey and...

Nov 7, 2021

Larry Rayfield Paul, Sr., 61, of Bunnlevel, NC, passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021, at Betsy Johnson Hospital, in Dunn, NC.

He was born January 17, 1960, in New Bern, NC, to the late Mavis Midyette Paul and Hilton Paul. Larry was proceeded, in death, by his brother, Gary Paul.

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Nov 7, 2021

Skylar Evelyn Prince passed away Sunday November 7, 2021, at her residence.

She was born April 9, 2021, in Chapel Hill, NC to Victoria Krantz and Cole Prince.

Skylar was a happy baby who brought joy and happiness to everyone she met. Her bright blue eyes and smile would captivate a room. Skylar...

Nov 7, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Brown Fore, 84, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, November 7, 2021 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Alvert and Gearldine Blanchard Brown. In addition to her parents, Ruby was preceded in death by husband, Colon Fore; brothers, Clearance, Alvin, and Caviness Brown, sister; Evelyn Smith.

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Nov 6, 2021

SGT. Major Phillip Eugene Redman US Army Retired, 88, of Lillington passed away on November 6, 2021. He was born January 22, 1933, in Surry County, the son of the late Odes and Gatrina Redman. Phillip served his country in the US Army for 24 years achieving the rank of Sergeant Major retiring in Lillington to own...

Nov 4, 2021

Mrs. Edna Dickens Flowers, 68 of Lillington passed away Thursday, November 4, 2021 at her home. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Refes and Nolie Worrell Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Michael Wayne Hamilton; brother, Wray Gene Dickens and sister, Evelyn Stevens. Edna...

Oct 28, 2021

Dorothy Cameron Hales, 92, of Lillington, died peacefully at home on Thursday night. She was the daughter of the late Thomas Watson and Addie Holder Cameron of Lillington.

She was fondly called Mrs. Hales and Dot by many, but the names that she held in highest esteem were Mother, Grandma, and then Great-Grandma. She was...

Oct 25, 2021

Mrs. Teresa Kaye Juhl, 45, of Cameron passed away Monday, October 25, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Roanoke County, VA, the daughter of Alan and Vickie Smith. She worked with VNA Scrap Iron and Recycling for 12 years as the office manager. Teresa enjoyed gardening, flowers, and spending time with family....

Oct 25, 2021

Gene Russell Stewart was born December 29, 1934, to Lena Weaver Stewart and Russell Stewart.   Gene spent his professional career in law enforcement, first serving as a patrolman for NC State Highway Patrol and then in the NC State Bureau of Investigation (SBI) where he medically retired at the age of 46.  He had also previously spent...

Oct 24, 2021

Mr. Roger Wayne Jackson, 71, of Lillington passed away Sunday, October 24, 2021. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late James William Jackson Jr. and Christine Smith Jackson. In addition to his parents, Roger was preceded in death by his brother, James Ronald "Ronnie" Jackson and sister-in-law, Sue Gilmore Jackson. Roger grew up...