Mar 12, 2021

Mr. Wayne Thomas Dahnke, 75, of Sanford, NC, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 12, 2021, while surrounded by members of his loving family in the comfort of his home. Wayne passed away after a brave 4-year battle with terminal illness. Visitors were welcomed in his home by him, despite his ill health. He...

Mar 11, 2021

Mr. Walter Frank Wooten, 87, of Lillington, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 11, 2021, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.

Frank was born June 22, 1933, in Edgecombe County, NC to the late Curtis and Nannie Wooten.  He served in the US Air Force for...

Mar 11, 2021

Christopher Shannon Jackson went home to Jesus on March 11, 2021 at age 46.

Chris was born to Ann Jackson Parker and the late Henry Carroll Jackson on March 19, 1974 in Dunn, North Carolina. Chris married the love of his life and high school sweetheart, Vivian V. Jackson on May 30, 1992, and together...

Mar 9, 2021

Eva Cameron Warrick, 92, passed away in the early morning of Tuesday, March 9, 2021. She was born August 20, 1928 in Harnett County to the late George D. and Ila H. Cameron.

Eva is survived by her daughter, Angela H. Wright, son-in-law, Mark and their three daughters, Heather, Lauren and Nicole.

After...

Mar 8, 2021

Mr. Victor Lee Davis, 71, of Lillington passed away March 8, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Robert Allen and Esther Brown Davis. In addition to his parents, Victor was preceded in death by an infant daughter, Tiffany Lorease Davis. Victor was an active member...

Mar 5, 2021

Mrs. Joyce Annette Collier Gies, 90, of Lillington passed away Friday, March 5, 2021 at her home surrounded by her children. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late John David Collier and Frances Inez Mills Collier Ausley, Samuel Hal Ausley, who from age 10 she considered him to be her father. In addition...

Mar 3, 2021

Mrs. Lou Partin Jarman, 90, of Angier passed away Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. Lou was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Dalton and Minnie Partin. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 53  years, R.G. "Dick" Jarman, son-in-law, Jerry W....

Mar 3, 2021

Mr. Michael Wayne "Mike" Hamilton, Sr., 44, of Lillington, passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

Mike loved to fish and to eat.  Above all else, he loved his family and his children and grandchildren were his pride and joy.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, March 6, 2021, at 2...

Mar 1, 2021

Howard Nathaniel Avrette died on March 1, 2021 with his loving wife of 71 years and his daughter by his side. He was born on December 6, 1930 in Rolesville, NC to Ernest Calvin and Myrtle Caviness Avrette. He graduated from Corinth Holders High School in Johnston County in 1949 and married his high school love, Ella...

Feb 28, 2021

Mrs. Brenda Carol Williford Johnson, 75, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, February 28, 2021 at Windsor Point in Fuquay-Varina. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Edward and Lillian Betts Williford. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Rhonda Carol Martin and grandson, Jonathan Bruce Martin. Brenda...

Feb 28, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Boggs Griffin, 75, of Mamers, passed away on Sunday, February 28, 2021.

She is survived by her brothers; Johnnie Boggs and wife, Diane; Jimmie Boggs and wife, Jean; her "special child" William; and numerous nieces and nephews, great-nieces and great-nephews.

She is predeceased by her parents; William and Ruth Boggs; sister, Margaret Moore;...

Feb 19, 2021

Mr. Dimas E. Escandon, 23, of Lillington, passed away on Friday, February 19, 2021.

Funeral services for Dimas will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2021, at 11 am at St. Bernadette's Catholic Church in Fuquay-Varina, with Father Fernando presiding.  The burial will follow at Harnett Memorial Park in Lillington.

He is survived...

Feb 13, 2021

Mr. Ronnie Eugene "Gene" Gregory, 72, of Lillington, went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, February 13, 2021.

Gene was a 1966 graduate of Boone Trail High School.  He earned an Associate's Degree in Applied Science from CCTI.  He worked for 50 years in the textiles industry.

He was an avid...

Feb 7, 2021

Mrs. Elsie Byrd Brown, 91, of Lillington, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2021.

Elsie was born July 4, 1929, in Lee County to the late Junious and Alda Byrd.  She was retired from Capt. Rod Sullivan, Inc. in Sanford.  She was a member of Antioch Baptist Church and the Lillington Chapter #243 Order of...

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Dougald G. "Doug" McCauley, 78, of Lillington, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, February 05, 2021, while surrounded by his loving family.

Doug was born October 3, 1942, in Harnett County to the late Ernest and Elizabeth McCauley.  He worked at Southern States, Inc. for 45 years before retiring.  He was...

Feb 5, 2021

Mr. Jesse "Frankie" Arnold, Jr., age 71, of Lillington passed away February 5, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Jesse Frank Arnold, Sr. and Vera Colville Arnold. In addition to his parents, Frankie was preceded in death by his brother-in-law, Bert Dew. Frankie was a...

Feb 4, 2021

Nellie Maxine Patterson, 92, of Broadway went to her heavenly home to be with the Lord on Thursday, February 4, 2021 with her family by her side. She was born on August 5, 1928 in Lee County, the daughter of the late Gladys Lett of Sanford NC. Maxine married the love of her life, James Laten Patterson...

Feb 3, 2021

Mrs. Arnnette Marie Hise, 70, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, February 03, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Gary, IN, the daughter of the late Arnold H. and Lois E. Swedberg Raduenz.

Arnnette was a beloved wife, mother, and "Nana".  Ron and Arnnette were happily married for 51...

Feb 3, 2021

Carla Gusovius Atkins, age 93, of Anna Maria, Florida, died peacefully in her sleep of natural causes on Wednesday, 3 February 2021, at her son's home in Arlington, Virginia.

Born on 21 April 1927 in Königsberg, East Prussia, Germany, to Dr. Paul Gusovius and Ella Schwarz Gusovius, Mrs. Atkins was an avid English student at...

Feb 2, 2021

Mark Calvin Janes peacefully passed away at home after an unexpected illness on February 2, 2021. He was a loving partner, father, and brother.

Mark graduated from NC State in Civil Engineering. He was a professional engineer and excelled throughout his 25 year technical career, enabling him to work for a number of engineering/construction companies throughout the...