Oct 22, 2021

SGM. Retired James Doyle Holland, Jr., US Army Special Forces, 81, a dedicated patriot, loving husband and father, of Lillington passed away Friday, October 22, 2021, at his home. He was born April 25, 1940, in Key West Florida where his father was stationed in the U.S. Navy. He was drafted into the U.S. Army in 1962...

Oct 21, 2021

MSGT. Paul Wayne Purtell Retired USAF, 89 of Erwin passed away Thursday, October 21, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in LeFlore, OK, the son of the late Clyde and Viva Purtell. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by three sisters, two brothers and a stepson.  After retiring from...

Oct 20, 2021

Mrs. Gloria Pollock Burnette, 61, of Coats passed away October 20, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Jasper, FL the daughter of the late Melvin Pollock and Betty Whitaker Pollock. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Jason Ellis; brothers, Bennie Pollock and Eddie...

Oct 17, 2021

Danette Lee Walls Foster, 63, of Broadway, NC passed away Sunday October 17, 2021, at her residence.

She was born October 3, 1958, in Harnett County, NC to the late Evelyn Parker Walls and Frank Walls. In addition to her parents, Danette was preceded in death by her brother, Dennis Sterling Walls.

Danette...

Oct 15, 2021

James Christopher "Chris" Sprague, 36, of Lillington, NC passed away Friday October 15, 2021.

He was born October 18, 1984, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Shelia Coleman Sprague and James Larry Sprague. Chris was preceded in death by his father, James "Jim" Sprague; and his paternal grandparents William "Bill" Sprague and Mary Sprague of Shelby,...

Oct 14, 2021

Jerry Wayne Godwin, 72, of Lillington, NC passed away Thursday October 14, 2021, at the VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. He was born June 15, 1949, in Dunn, NC to the late Velma Core Godwin and William Sion Godwin. In addition to his parents, Jerry was preceded in death by a sister, Carolyn Jernigan; and two...

Oct 13, 2021

Allen Ray Brown III, 37, of Erwin NC, passed away Wednesday October 13, 2021.

He was born November 13, 1983, in Fredericksburg, VA to the late Patricia "Patt" Watts Brown and Allen Ray Brown Jr. In addition to his parents, Allen was preceded in death by his grandfather, Allen Ray Brown Sr., and his grandmother,...

Oct 11, 2021

Rhonda Hughes Stewart of Bunnlevel passed away at her home on Monday, October 11, 2021, surrounded by her family and friends. Rhonda was born on August 17, 1958 in Wake County.

Rhonda is survived by her dedicated and loving husband of almost 45 years, Eddie Stewart. She is also survived by her parents, Julia and...

Oct 9, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Dickens McAuley, 93, of Lillington passed away Saturday, October 9, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Malcom and Beulah Womack Dickens. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John McAuley; 3 brothers, Junior Dickens, Hal Dickens, Wayne...

Oct 4, 2021

Jill Renee Wilson Lee, 54, of Bunnlevel, NC passed away Monday October 4, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington.

She was born January 5, 1967, in Harnett County to Brenda Wilburn Wilson and Bobby Wilson.

Jill attended Western Harnett High School graduating with the class of 1985. She pursued a career with...

Oct 4, 2021

Ms. Edna Mae Jones Brantley, 97, of Lillington passed away Monday, October 4, 2021 at her home. She was born July 4, 1924, in Wilson County, the daughter of the late Roscoe Jones and Mattie Joyner Jones. In addition to her parents, Edna was preceded in death by husband Doc Brantley; daughter, Bonnie Lou "Molly Bee" Brantley;...

Oct 4, 2021

Mr. Mitchell Brantley, 74, of Lillington passed away Monday, October 4, 2021, at his home. He was born on May 27, 1947, in Wilson County, the son of the late Edna Mae Jones Brantley and Doc Brantley. In addition to his parents, Mitchell was preceded in death by his sister, Bonnie Lou "Molly Bee" Brantley.

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Sep 28, 2021

Ila Lorene Stanley West, 79, of Spring Lake, NC passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021, at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born February 24, 1942, in Ingrams Township, NC to the late Rose E. Adams Stanley and William B. Stanley. Ila was preceded in death by her husband, Bruce Edward West,...

Sep 28, 2021

Meredith Nichole Sanders Brown, 49, of Lillington passed away Tuesday September 28, 2021, at her residence.

She was born August 9, 1972, in Tallahassee, FL to Marsha Wright Sanders and Joseph Sanders.

Meredith graduated from Godby High School in Tallahassee with the class of 1990. She continued her education at Campbell University graduating...

Sep 26, 2021

Myra Lynn Goins Padilla, 54, of Lillington passed away Sunday September 26 ,2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

She was born January 22, 1967, in Sanford, NC to the late Bella Mae Stewart Goins and Mack Goins. Myra was preceded in death by her sister, Amanda Grey.

Myra attended Central...

Sep 25, 2021

Mrs. Dianna Matthews, 69, of Lillington passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Hughie Edward and Maude Beatres Matthews Baker. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jeffery Matthews. Dianna owned and operated Di's Daycare...

Sep 25, 2021

Mr. Christopher David Munz, 45, of Buies Creek passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at his home. He was born on September 23, 1976 in Pinehurst, the son of David and Mary Munz. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Etheleen Luck.

Chris graduated from North Moore High School. He furthered his education...

Sep 24, 2021

Mr. Linwood Earl "Jimbo" Messer, 72, of Lillington passed away Friday, September 24, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late James Alvis and Isabel Stewart Messer. In addition to his parents, Jimbo was preceded in death by his brothers, James "Bunk" Messer, Freddie Mack Messer...

Sep 23, 2021

Mrs. Melba S. Jones, 90, of Bunnlevel went to Heaven on September 23, 2021. When she entered into the gates of Heaven, there waiting for her was her husband David and parents Paul and Claire Smith. What a wonderful reunion that must have been for living a virtuous life. Melba was a stay-at-home mother and later employed...

Sep 22, 2021

Mr. Broadus Wade, 83, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Samuel J. and Annie Mae Jones Wade. Broadus was preceded in death by his wife, Phyllis Wade; daughters, Karen Wade and Mary Harper and siblings.