Aug 17, 2020

Bonnie Jean Mahalik, 59, of Lillington, NC, died unexpectedly Monday evening. Her husband of 37 years is Dr. Michael P. Mahalik, Vice Dean at Campbell University School of Osteopathic Medicine.  He truly cherished every moment with his wife.

Born in Scranton, PA, she was the daughter of Jean Lowe Just and Dominick Just.  Bonnie was a licensed...

Aug 15, 2020

Jimmie Gray Baker, Sr., "Mighty Mouse", age 84, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on August 15, 2020 after a rapid decline in his health following a stroke from his heart valve replacement surgery on June 13th. Jimmie has felt so loved by his family and friends, through their love and prayers. He was a loving and...

Aug 13, 2020

Mrs. Brenda Sue Tutor Suggs, 74, of Lillington, went home to be with her Lord on Thursday, August 13, 2020.

Brenda was born and raised in the Fuquay-Varina area.  She was retired from the State of North Carolina Treasury.  She loved reading her Bible and taking care of all her family.

A private graveside service...

Aug 11, 2020

Mr. Scott Dorman Stewart, 51, of Lillington, passed away peacefully at Rex Hospital on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

Scott was a 1987 graduate of Harnett Central High School and a Lillington native.  He spent many years working for Harris Wholesale and the concluding years of his career as a salesman with Greenguard.  Scott will be...

Aug 7, 2020

Mr. Timothy Snyder, 42, of Angier, passed away at his residence surrounded by his family on Friday, August 07, 2020. Tim was born in Ypsilanti, Michigan in 1977 and moved to North Carolina in 1981. He attended school at Shawtown, Lillington Middle and Harnett Central where he met some life long friends. Tim worked at Edwards Brothers in Lillington...

Aug 7, 2020

Mrs. Anne Eliza Lipscomb Britt, 85, of Angier died Friday, August 7, 2020 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield. Anne was born on April 7, 1935 in Harnett County to the late Thomas Samuel and Eliza Smith Lipscomb. Anne was preceded in death by her husband, J.B. Britt, sister, Virginia Overton, brothers, Carl Lipscomb, Paul Lipscomb,...

Aug 4, 2020

Colonel Dallas Harris Pope passed on Tuesday, August 4 at the age of 88.

Dallas graduated from Lillington High School and NC State University where he earned a B.S. in Civil Engineering and was commissioned as a Lieutenant in the U.S. Air Force.

He entered active duty soon after graduation and served for...

Aug 3, 2020

John McKay Murchison, son of Pauline (McKay) and Kenneth Hill Murchison, was born on November 14, 1926 in Lillington, North Carolina, peacefully passed away in his home in San Juan Capistrano, California on August 3, 2020.  John is survived by his wife of 69 years,  Liliette;  his son Neill and partner, Catherine; his grandsons Jason and Justin; his daughter...

Aug 3, 2020

Mr. Ross Brown, age 76, of Mamers, NC, passed away on August 3, 2020, at Central Harnett Hospital.

Ross was born in Harnett County on February 20, 1944, to the late Oris and Algie Spence Brown.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Doralene Knight, Gaynelle Hudson, Trilby Batchelor, and Katrina...

Aug 2, 2020

Jimmy Ray Hudson, of Anderson Creek, passed away Sunday, August 2, 2020 after a brief illness.  Jimmy was a family man who loved his family and friends.  He enjoyed spending time outside and searching for arrowheads.  He was an electrician by trade.  He will be dearly missed.  Jimmy is survived by his wife of 54 years, Evelene,...

Aug 1, 2020

Jul 26, 2020

John "Johnny" W. Buchanan, 72, of Greenville, formerly of Harnett County, passed away Sunday, July 26, 2020.

John was preceded in death by wife Beverly Buchanan, and brothers Billy and James Buchanan. Johnny loved anything to do with agriculture. He taught agriculture at Deep River School and farmed many different crops throughout his lifetime. He...

Jul 24, 2020

Elizabeth Carol Sanderson, age 67, passed away peacefully July 24th 2020 due to some age-related complications. She was born May 8th, 1953 in Battle Creek, MI. to Carol and Mason Mead. She married Mark R. Sanderson in May of 1989 in Rockville, MD.  She earned her Associates Degree in 1994 at the Paducah Community College and was...

Jul 21, 2020

Mrs. Patricia Ann Holder Smith, 84, of Lillington died Tuesday, July 21, 2020 at the home of her daughter, Donna Smith. She was born October 17, 1935 in Harnett County to the late George Edward and Mildred Gilbert Holder. She is preceded in death by her husband Harold Linwood Smith; 2 sons, Harold Linwood Smith, Jr. and...

Jul 20, 2020

Mr. Delacy Wayne Johnson, 89, of Fuquay-Varina died Monday July 20, 2020 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation Center in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Ruffie and Dallie Wagstaff Johnson. Wayne is preceded in death by his wife, Frances Smith Johnson and 3 brothers, Clyde, Rudy and Grady Lee Johnson.

Jul 19, 2020

Msgt. Casiano "Sonny" Juridico Valencia, Retired USAF, 77, of Iloilo City, Philippines passed away Sunday, July 19, 2020 in Buies Creek, NC. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam veteran and retired reserve USAF.

Sonny is survived by wife Rosalinda Valencia of Layton, Utah; son, C.J. Valencia of Utah; son, Jason Valencia and wife Christine of...

Jul 18, 2020

Mrs. Addie Faucett, 94, of Lillington, passed away on Saturday July 18, 2020. Addie was born and raised in Harnett County and was former Deputy Clerk of Court in Harnett County for thirty years. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jim and Delia Byrd Coleman; husband, Kenneth Faucett; son, Wendell "Wendy" Faucett; sister, Rowena Rogers;...

Jul 16, 2020

Mrs. Jewel E. Byrd, 98, of Lillington passed away Thursday, July 16, 2020 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Orestes and Berta Hair Ennis.

Jewel was a precious and loving mother, grandmother, aunt and friend.  She loved her family unconditionally. There was frequent...

Jul 9, 2020

Mrs. Julia Johnson Smith, 91, of Chalybeate Springs, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2020 at Windsor Point Continuing Care Community in Fuquay-Varina.

Julia was born and raised in Harnett County May 3, 1929, to the late Colon and Myrtle Wicker Johnson.  She worked as a teacher's aide, primarily at LaFayette Elementary School.  She was a 70...

Jul 8, 2020

William Cary Stewart, 74, of Lillington, went to be with his Lord on Wednesday, July 8, 2020.

Cary was born on June 22, 1946, and was a lifelong resident of Harnett County, graduating from Lillington High School in 1964 where was involved in football, basketball, and baseball. He went on to continue his education at...