Mar 18, 2026

Charles Schantz, a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, passed away on March 18, 2026, at Temple University Hospital, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born with a warm spirit and an unmistakable sense of humor, Charles was known for making those around him smile. He was a proud graduate of Temple University and honorably served...

Mar 14, 2026

Hope Eastmond, 51, of Lillington, NC passed away on March 14,2026. she was born on January 20,1975, in Newark, NJ to the late George and Mary Rodrigues.

Born on January 20,1975, in Newark, NJ, she went to school at St Casimir School until 4th grade before moving to Middletown,NJ,  where she graduated from Middletown High...

Mar 11, 2026

Angus Thomas (Tom) Shaw entered into the presence of his Lord and Savior, March 11, 2026 surrounded by his loving family.

Tommy, as he was know by his family and friends, was born on September 27, 1946 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Angus D. and Ernestine Thomas Shaw.  He was the grandson of the...

Mar 8, 2026

JoAnn Elizabeth Lenhart born on May 5th 1959 passed away on March 8th 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville surrounded by family and friends. JoAnn who lived to be 66 years old was born and raised in Flint Michigan graduating from Flint Northern, then attending the University of North Dakota before later becoming a DBA...

Mar 4, 2026

Ricky Dale Duncan Jr., 16, passed away on March 4, 2026. He was born on August 17, 2009, and throughout his life he showed a strength, kindness, and spirit that deeply touched everyone who knew him.

Ricky was the beloved son of Rick Duncan and Brittany Yarbrough. He is also survived by his maternal grandmother,...

Mar 4, 2026

Tommy Lynn "Slick" Thomas, 64, of Lillington passed away at his home on Wednesday, March 4, 2026.

He was born February 19, 1962, to the late Jessie Ruth Wilder Thomas and William Russell Thomas. Tommy grew up working at his family's business, T & J Motors, where he developed a lifelong passion for cars and...

Feb 25, 2026

Thadean Bette Puryear Moore, 96, passed away February 25, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.  She was born March 3, 1929 in Harnett County to the late William "WA" Archie Puryear and Rebecca Ann Wood Puryear.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Milton Moore, Jr.; son, Melvin Ray Moore; granddaughter,...

Feb 20, 2026

Mr. Jeffrey Stewart Wester, 66, of Lillington, passed away Friday, February 20, 2026, at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Bobby S. Wester and Margaret Faye Nordan Wester. He was raised in a Christian home and attended Cape Fear Presbyterian Church, which his great-grandfather, Nathan Wester, and other...

Feb 17, 2026

Mr. Troy C. Armstrong, 80, of Coats, formerly of Charlotte, NC, went home to be with the Lord, Tuesday, February 17, 2026, surrounded by his family, at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation in Lillington.

Troy was born March 21, 1945, in Gaston County, NC, the son of the late James and Roxie Armstrong. In addition to...

Feb 16, 2026

Janie Underwood Green, 86 of Lillington passed away Monday, February 16 at Universal Healthcare surrounded by her loving family. She was born on September 26, 1939, to the late Clyde Underwood and Vera Price Underwood. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband John Charles "Pete" Green.

She retired from...

Feb 9, 2026

Joseph Hoey Holder

Mr. Joseph Hoey Holder, 86, of Lillington passed away February 9, 2026, at his residence with his family present.

Hoey, the son of the late Joe and Willa Holder was born October 28, 1939.  He graduated from Boone Trail School in 1958 and later earned an Associate Degree...

Feb 7, 2026

Sue Logan Patterson, 92 of Broadway, faithful servant of Jesus Christ, passed away on February 7, 2026 confident in the promise of eternal life through her Savior.

Born in Surry County, North Carolina, Sue spent the majority of her life in Broadway, NC, where she built a life marked by steadfast faith, quiet strength, and...

Feb 3, 2026

Daphne Snell Perry, 84, of New London, North Carolina, passed away on February 3, 2026, due to natural causes related to her long-running battle with non-small cell lung cancer.

A memorial service to honor Daphne and celebrate her amazing life will be held at 11:30 AM Saturday, May 16 at Campbell University's Butler Chapel in...

Feb 3, 2026

Bobby Ray Pleasant, 76, of Lillington, NC passed away February 3, 2026.  He was born in Erwin, NC on August 20, 1949 to the late Clyde and Ava Warren Pleasant.

Bobby is survived by his loving wife, Linda; son, Marty; daughter, Melissa; brother, Terry; as well as many grandchildren, great-grandchildren, and loving family members.

Feb 1, 2026

Patricia "Pat" Couch Roberts, 84, passed away Sunday, February 1st, leaving behind a family who loved her deeply.

Pat was born on December 17th, 1941, to Hubert and Patricia Couch in Danville, Virginia, and grew up in Reidsville, NC.  She lived her life centered on family, faith, and taking care of others.

She...

Feb 1, 2026

Edward "Pat" Patterson O'Quinn, 89, of Lillington, passed away, Sunday, February 1, 2026 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center in Sanford, NC. In addition to his parents Pat was preceded in death by his wife Una Mae Holder O'Quinn; brothers Cecil, Earl, Ralph, and Joe Bailey O'Quinn; and sisters Betty Tyson and Lucille Brown.

Pat...

Feb 1, 2026

Sharon "Gail" Faircloth Champion, age 78, went home to be with her Lord peacefully at home, surrounded by her loving family, on February 1, 2026. Born on May 6, 1947, Gail lived a life rooted in love, faith, and devotion to her family.

Gail was preceded in death by her parents, Bessie Lee Faircloth, and...

Jan 30, 2026

Connie Frances Womack Wicker, 75, of Lillington, NC, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026.  She was born in Harnett County on January 18, 1951 to the late Welton Worth Womack and Mary Elaine Gilchrist Womack.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Robert Womack.  Connie was a beloved wife, mother,...

Jan 30, 2026

Kenneth "Chris" Christopher Carwell, 53, of Fuquay Varina, NC, passed away January 30, 2026. Born May 1, 1972, in Raleigh, NC to the late Gary Carwell and Shirley Gaskins Carwell.  Chris was a native of Garner, NC but had called Harnett County his home for the past 10 years.  Chris is survived by his wife Leslie; son...

Jan 27, 2026

Mrs. "Mary" Magolene Cain Page Connor of Lillington N.C. went to meet her Lord and Savior on January 27, 2026 at Lillington Heath and Rehab.

Mary was born December 31, 1927 in Harnett County to Willie Crystal "Bill" Cain and his wife Mollie Gilchrist Cain.  She was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Vaden...