Aug 8, 2021

Mrs. Virginia "Jean" Ann Upchurch, 86, of Broadway passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Louis Bethea and Flora May Black Smith. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Burton Upchurch and son, Lynn Parker....

Aug 8, 2021

(Lillington, N.C.) Peggy Cummings Holder, 75, peacefully entered into the House of the Lord at her residence following a courageous battle with cancer, August 8, 2021. Born in Lillington on August 13, 1945, she was predeceased by husband Harry in 2008, and daughter Amy in 1980; and parents, McDonald and Callie Holder Cummings, all of Lillington.

Aug 5, 2021

Ross Buchanan, 84, of Broadway passed away on August 5, 2021 after a prolonged battle with heart disease. Ross was born on September 4, 1936 to William B. and Shirley M. Buchanan. He was the third of six children.

He was predeceased by: his wife Frances Dickens Buchanan; his 3 brothers- Billy (Annaberyl), James, and...

Aug 4, 2021

Captain, U.S. Navy (Retired) Colon Stonewall Jackson, Jr., 93, of Lillington, NC passed away Wednesday August 4, 2021, at his residence with his loving wife Johnnie by his side.

He was born May 24,1928 in Cary, North Carolina to the late Pearl Futrell Jackson and Colon Stonewall Jackson, Sr. Capt. Jackson was preceded in death...

Aug 3, 2021

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Mr. Billy Ray Matthews, 93, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, August 3, 2021 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Leslie Matthews, Sr. and Bessie Ennis Matthews. Billy Ray was also preceded in death by his stepmother, Elizabeth L. Matthews and brother, Charles...

Jul 31, 2021

Mrs. Sharon E. Stephens, 65, of Sanford passed away Saturday, July 31, 2021 at Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington. She was born in Norwich, NY, the daughter of the late Hank and Virginia Dalrymple Downs. Sharon was preceded in death by her husband, Gary Stephens and daughter, Lori Stephens.

Sharon is survived by her...

Jul 28, 2021

Henry Carroll "Mac" McDonald, 74, of Bunnlevel, NC passed away Wednesday July 28,2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

He was born September 13,1946 in Harnett County to the late Alease Tyndall McDonald and Edwin McDonald. Henry was preceded in death by his wife, Wendy McDonald; and his two sons, Bobby Lane McDonald and Jonathon...

Jul 22, 2021

John K. Woody, Jr., age 76, died at Duke Hospital on July 22, surrounded by family, after battling heart disease for some time. He was born on December 11, 1944, in Durham, the son of John and Edna (Luquire) Woody, both deceased.

John attended Hope Valley Elementary School and Southern High School where he played...

Jul 21, 2021

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Mr. Jimmy T. Thomas, Sr., 77, of Lillington, NC passed away Wednesday July 21,2021 at Emerald Health and Rehab Center.

He was born February 11,1944 in Harnett County to the late Kathleen Gilchrist Thomas and David "Paul" Thomas. Jimmy was preceded in death...

Jul 17, 2021

Tammy Lee Webb Sutherland, 55, of Lillington, NC passed away Saturday July 17,2021 at her residence.

She was born December 19,1965 in Angier, NC. Tammy was preceded in death by her mother, Janet Jones, her step-father, Sherwood Jones, and step-brother, Marty Jones.

Tammy was employed as a title clerk for John Heister Chevrolet of Lillington....

Jul 14, 2021

Mr. Lloyd W. Welborn, 86 of Lillington went to be with his Lord and Savior on July 14, 2021. He was predeceased by his father, Lloyd Wesley Welborn; mother, Ferne Breeding Needham; 2 sisters, Joyce Ferne Mayer and Jo Ann McCrary all of Texas. Lloyd is survived by his wife, Carolyn, son, Wayne; granddaughter Mariah Dixon and...

Jul 8, 2021

Delores Wiley, 89, of Lillington passed away Thursday July 8, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family. She was the daughter of the late Walter and Edna Moechnig of Millville, Minnesota. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, William "Bill" Wiley; sister Marlys Larson of Minnesota; brothers Wayne and Wally Moechnig of...

Jul 7, 2021

Cynthia Hartley Lonigan, 77, of Lillington and formerly of Montgomery, NY passed away on Wednesday, July 7, 2021 at Emerald Health and Rehab Center.  Memorial services are being planned in Montgomery, NY at a later date.

Jul 6, 2021

Earl Edward Herring, 86, of Kipling went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, July 6, 2021.

Earl was predeceased by his parents Mack and Bertha Herring, brother George, wife Pauline, son Dayton, son Henry, and stepson Ron Romleski.

He is survived by his wife Anita, his son Dave (Shannon) of...

Jul 1, 2021

Mrs. Lillian Collins Thomas, 101, of Lillington passed away Thursday, July 1, 2021 at Westfield Nursing Home in Sanford. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Daniel Archibald Collins and Cora McNeill Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Perry Thomas; son, Melvin Thomas of Buffalo,...

Jun 28, 2021

Mrs. Margie Ray, 58, of Bunnlevel passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Sampson County, the daughter of the late G.H. and Doris Faircloth Ray.

Margie is survived by her fiancé, Hignio Santana of the home; sister, Marilyn Feeney and brother, GW "Sonny" Ray.  Margie was...

Jun 23, 2021

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Jun 22, 2021

Anna Jean Pulley Barbour (78) passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 22, 2021 at SECU Bryan Hospice House in Pittsboro, North Carolina.

Born February 3rd, 1943, Anna was preceded in death by her Father, Archie Pulley, her Mother, Winnie Pulley, and long time beau Steve Pendergraph.  Anna is survived by her sisters Lena Giffe (James)...

Jun 21, 2021

In Loving Memory of Pauline Anne Brown

December 26, 1956 – June 21, 2021

Devoted Wife, Loving Mother, Caring Mimi, Faithful Friend

Born December 26, 1956, to Joan and Stanley Ludwig in Washington, DC, Pauline was called home by her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on June 21, 2021.  She was...

Jun 20, 2021

Mr. Danny Lewis Smith, 56, of Lillington passed away on Sunday, June 20, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  He was born in Erwin, NC, the son of Doris Eaton and James Lewis Smith.   Danny grew up in Lillington and throughout the years worked with his father in Raleigh in the maintenance trade specializing in painting. ...