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Dr. Elijah L. Nelson
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)...
Jim Donavon Hartman
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...
James "Jim" Edge
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.
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Brenda Gray
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...
Diana Lee Norton
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...
Robert Johnson Chaffin
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,...
Jennifer Dawn Smith
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...
John M. Mcleod
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,...
Roberta Marie Womble
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...
Amanda Nicole (Carpenter) Mcdonald
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...
Glen Arthur Foust
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...
Betsy Ann (Westfall) Parker
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...
Col. Michael R. Wood U.S. Army (Retired)
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...
Asia Chanel Cochran
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...
Louise B. Quick
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...
Irmgard "Emmy" Dufresne
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...
Cathy Elaine Bertrand
May 3, 2021
Cathy Elaine Bertrand, 65, of Hope Mills, NC, went to join the angels on Friday, April 30, 2021.
A visitation will be held Wednesday, May 5th from 6:00-8:00PM at O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home and Crematory. A graveside service is to be held on Thursday, May 6th at 2:00PM at Harnett Memorial Park.
Cathy touched...
Delores Ann (Jockisch) Wigal
May 1, 2021
Delores Ann "Mooncat" Wigal, 79, of Harnett County, loving wife and mother, passed away on the morning of Saturday, May 1, 2021.
Delores loved being a home body and watching her soap operas; General Hospital, The Young and the Restless, and The Golden Girls. She loved her cats and feeding wild birds in the yard...
Carolyn Baker Matthews
Apr 24, 2021
Mrs. Carolyn Baker Matthews, 75, of Lillington, went to her Heavenly home on Saturday, April 24, 2021.
Carolyn enjoyed flowers and friends and her cats.
She is preceded in death by her husband, Allen Matthews; and her parents, Joab Baker and Vida Baker.
Carolyn is survived by two sons, Jeffrey Matthews...
Kevin Brown
Apr 17, 2021
Mr. Kevin Felton Brown, 32, of Bunnlevel, passed away on Saturday afternoon, April 17, 2021.
Kevin had a great sense of humor and loved to be a jokester. He loved sports, especially football and fishing. He loved his daughter, Alessia Brown. He was a personable person, never having met a stranger.
A graveside...

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