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...

Jan 29, 2021

Johnny Dean Barbour was born on January 18,1952 in Danville, Virginia. Johnny's parents were Calvin and Clara Barbour (deceased), sister, Cheryl Barbour Walker and husband, Mark (Hickory, NC). Step brothers, Freddy Martin (Kernersville, NC), and Farley Martin (Danville, Va).

John is survived by his wife of 35 years, Judy Sutherland Barbour (Lillington, NC), two children, Lindy Barbour...

Jan 27, 2021

Virginia Hergert Adams, 90, of Buies Creek, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home, January 27, 2021.  Virginia was born November 11, 1930 in Baltimore, Maryland, to Carl A. and Helen D. Hergert.

"Ginnie", as she was known by friends and family, grew up in Forty Fort, Pennsylvania, the eldest of five siblings.  After she...

Jan 24, 2021

Thomas Ray Byrd "Tommy", 77, of Lillington passed away Sunday, January 24, 2021, at the VA Hospital with his family by his side. He was born in Lee County , the son of the late Carlyle and Cleo Byrd. Tommy was a lifetime member of Antioch Baptist Church in Mamers, NC. He enjoyed being outside, working in...

Jan 23, 2021

Mr. Terry Thomas McDonald, 70, of Lillington passed away Saturday, January 23, 2021 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Ralph and Jean O'Quinn McDonald. In addition to his parents, Terry was preceded in death by his grandparents, Worth T. Cummings and Nora T. Cummings; sister, Andreia...