Jun 16, 2021

Mr. James "Jim" R. Edge, 85, of Lillington passed away on June 11, 2021 peacefully at his home.  James was a seventeen plus year army veteran who served both in Korea and Vietnam.  James worked many jobs over the years but his proudest moment was finding jobs for fellow veterans in the state of Vermont, where he...

Jun 16, 2021

Diane Marie Kelchner (formerly Mauney nee Bird) passed away on Wednesday, June 16, 2021 after a short battle with cancer.

Diane was born on April 8, 1958 in Irvington, NJ.  She enlisted in the Air Force and served on active duty from 1980 until her retirement as a Tech Sgt. in 2000.  Her duty stations...

Jun 14, 2021

Mr. Fred West, Jr., 85, of Lillington passed away Monday, June 14, 2021 at Senter's Memory Care in Fuquay-Varina. He was born in Johnston County, the son of the late Fred West, Sr. and Myrtle O'Neal West. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by a sister, Evelyn Samida and husband, Tony of Tucson,...

Jun 13, 2021

Elizabeth Tysinger Byrd died Sunday, June 13th. She was born March 30, 1928 in Harnett County, North Carolina to the late Willis Oscar and Alda Stephenson Tysinger. Elizabeth was predeceased by her husband of 71 years, Waymon Weaver Byrd; an infant daughter, Connie Lynn Byrd; and siblings, Gene Tysinger and Joan Johnson. She is survived by daughters...

Jun 12, 2021

DR. ELIJAH LOUIS NELSON March 9, 1928 - June 12, 2021 Elijah L. Nelson, Professor Emeritus of Campbell University-Retired and Resident of Buies Creek, NC, passed away and flew to the Heavens & Universe on June 12, 2021 at the age of 93 at Wake Medical Center. Elijah is survived by his daughter, Debra Nelson Taylor (Rick)...

Jun 11, 2021

Jim Donavon Hartman, 64, of Coats, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, June 11, 2021.

Jim was an avid outdoorsman, a hardworking contractor of 50 years, and most of all, loved spending time with his family.  He was a safety team member at Crossroads Church in Lillington.  He was loved by...

Jun 11, 2021

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Wednesday, June 23, 2021 at Lillington United Methodist Church. The family will received friends following the service.

Please check back for a complete obituary.

Jun 4, 2021

Brenda Cole Gray, age 80 of Lillington died Friday, June 4, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.  A native of Vermont, she was the daughter of the late Eldon and Myrtle Edwards Austin.  She was preceded in death by a son, Forrest Gray, her brother, Stuart Austin and infant brother Russell Austin.

The...

Jun 2, 2021

Diana Lee Norton, 78, of Lillington, passed away Wednesday night, June 2, 2021.

She was predeceased by her father, Leo Masonbrink; and her daughters, Winona Engle and June Norton.

Diana is survived by her daughters, Janet Schrock and Molly Norton; sons, Robert Norton and James Norton.

She was feisty and one...

May 30, 2021

FAYETTEVILLE – Robert Johnson Chaffin, 93, of Heritage Place, 325 North Cool Springs Street, Fayetteville, N.C., died Sunday, May 30, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville.

Mr. Chaffin was born August 27, 1927, in Harnett County, NC. as the youngest son of Leonidas Martin Chaffin, and wife, Alda Johnson Chaffin, both of Lillington,...

May 25, 2021

Jennifer Dawn Smith, 34, of Red Springs and born in Raleigh, NC, passed away May 25, 2021. She is predeceased by her mother, Denise Smith.

Jennifer is survived by her father, Brian Bass; stepmother, Tracy Bass; brothers, Cody Bass, Charles A. Barbour IV, and David Marc Jones; her children, Alexis Newkirk, Bobby Joe Sanderson, Christina...

May 24, 2021

Mr. John M. McLeod, 89, of Lillington passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late William and Annie McNeill McLeod. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his siblings, Melrow McLeod, Pershing McLeod, Robena Davis, Ruth Rogers, Christine Hudson,...

May 24, 2021

Ms. Roberta Marie Womble, 77, of Lillington passed away surrounded by her family on May 24, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital. She was born in Granville County, the daughter of the late Robert Dorsey and Wilma Badgett Womble. Roberta battled paranoid schizophrenia throughout her life. She was a beautiful soul that loved all people. Roberta was a...

May 23, 2021

Mrs. Amanda Nicole Carpenter McDonald, 32, of Broadway, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021.  She was born to Danny Williams and Tammy Carpenter in Raleigh.  Amanda lived in Harnett and Lee Counties her entire life.  Amanda is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Willie and Betty Lawrence, her paternal grandparents, Willie Lawrence and Betty Williams, her...

May 23, 2021

Mr. Glen Foust, 71, of Erwin passed away on May 23, 2021 with his family by his side. He was the husband of Beckie Foust and they shared 48 years of marriage together. He grew up in Nichols, NY and was the son of late Arthur and Pearl Foust. He graduated from Tioga Central School and was...

May 19, 2021

Betsy Westfall Parker, 81, of Bunnlevel, went to be with her Lord after passing peacefully with her children by her side on Wednesday afternoon, May 19, 2021.

Betsy was predeceased by her husband, Curtis; parents, Keith and Helen Westfall; sister, Kathy Westfall Smith; and brother, Keith Westfall, Jr.

She is survived by her...

May 15, 2021

Col. Michael R. Wood U.S. Army (Retired), 66, of Lillington passed away Saturday, May 15, 2021, peacefully surrounded by his family after a courageous 10-year battle with cancer.

He will be lovingly remembered by his wife, Karen Renee Wood; his son, Daniel Wood (Abigail Wood), daughters, Donna Wood (fiancé, Christopher Kempton) and Kaitlyn Hill (Daniel...

May 14, 2021

It is with our deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Asia Chanel Cochran born on July 24, 2000.

She is the very much beloved daughter of James Sr. and Kimberly Cochran.

She leaves to cherish memories of her a loving brother James Jr. (Shea); nephews Jaylen and Ja'Mez Cochran, nieces Aubrey...

May 12, 2021

Mrs. Louise B. Quick, 98, of Sanford, formerly of Lillington, passed away Wednesday, May 12, 2021 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. She was born in Harnett County on July 9, 1922 to William Henry Black and Maggie Mae Black. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Patrick E. Quick, a...

May 6, 2021

Mrs. Irmgard "Emmy" Dufresne, 85, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at her residence.

A private, family service will be held.

Emmy was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Dufresne.

She is survived by her seven children, Mary Beth, Manuela, John, Mike, Michelle, Tom, and Gene; 25...