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David E. Johnson
May 15, 2020
Mr. David Eugene Johnson, 46, of Lillington died Friday May 15, 2020 at his home. He was born in Cumberland County, the son of Brenda Coleman Johnson and the late Robert Eugene Johnson. David volunteered as a moderator with the online chat room, Disabilities R Us. He was a dedicated advocate for people with disabilities. He loved spending time...
John J. Kirchmier, Jr.
May 8, 2020
Mr. John J. Kirchmier, Jr., 86, of Portsmouth, VA, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2020.
John was born and raised in Portsmouth to the late John and Alice Kirchmier. He graduated from Virginia Military Institute and served in the US Army.
John was an avid sportsman.
Private services will be held at...
Dellar Claudine Caulder
May 6, 2020
Ms. Dellar Claudine Caulder (Cooke), 83, formerly of Fayetteville and Fuquay Varina, recently passed away.
Dellar turned her love for children into a reputable day care business that the community of Fayetteville grew to know and love. She owned and operated Dana's 71 st Day Care Centers for over 23 years. In all, she worked in childcare...
Shirley Rondeau Maxwell
May 2, 2020
Shirley Mae Maxwell, Lillington, formerly of Fayetteville, passed from this earth on Saturday, May 2, 2020. She was born in Whitehall, New York on July 13, 1932 to Fred and Marion Rondeau. She graduated from Whitehall High School in 1950 and earned her Associate Degree in Home Economics from the State University of New York Institute of...
Dorothy Wicker Byrd
Apr 30, 2020
Mrs. Dorothy Wicker Byrd, 83, of Lillington met her Heavenly Father on Thursday, April 30, 2020 after her fight against cancer. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Rory Carless and Bethora McLean Wicker. Dorothy was preceded in death by her loving husband of 47 years, John Wesley Byrd. She was a devoted wife, mother...
Larry Lee Matthews
Apr 28, 2020
Mr. Larry "PeeWee" Lee Matthews, 74, resident of Surf City, NC and a native and long-time resident of Lillington, NC passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 28, 2020.
Born November 29, 1945 in Michigan, he was the son of the late Walter Lee Matthews, Jr. and the late Virginia Griffin Matthews. He was a graduate...
Elvira "Pat" Bartley
Apr 28, 2020
Mrs. Elvira "Pat" Bartley, 89, of Edgewater, MD, formerly of Broadway, passed away Tuesday April 28, 2020. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Johnnie E. Patrick and Geneva Darroch Patrick. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by 2 sons, Kenneth Ray Bartley and James Reece Bartley; sisters, Mildred Malloy, Linda...
Marshal A. Boyd
Apr 26, 2020
Marshal Ardue Boyd of Raleigh, NC, has gone away with a friend. He passed in peace on April 26, 2020, at the age of 89.
Marshal was born on April 11, 1931, in Vansant, VA, to Ardue and Jane Boyd. He served in the Army during the Korean War before meeting the love of his life, Maledia...
Ruth Hazel Mcallister
Apr 24, 2020
Ruth Hazel McAllister, precious daughter to Michael and Ashlee McAllister, was born on Friday April 24, 2020. Her passing came unexpectedly upon her family, but they are grateful knowing that she lives eternally in Heaven. Michael and Ashlee's faith carries them through this challenging time and brings them joy knowing they will see Ruth again. Although her time with...
Clarence Phillip Bain
Apr 23, 2020
Clarence Phillip "Phil" Bain, of Youngsville, NC, a wonderful son, brother, husband, father and friend to many, passed away on April 23, 2020.
Phil packed much life and love into his 52 years on this earth. Over this past year, he courageously battled what would become an incurable cancer. He did so with strength, dignity, and bravery....
Katherine Vaught-Gerhard
Apr 20, 2020
Mrs. Katherine "Kat" Vaught-Gerhard, 38, of Lillington, passed away on April 20, 2020.
Kat was born in California to Susan and the late Larry Vaught. She lived her childhood in various places including Alaska and Panama due to her father being an Airman. She joined the US Air Force and served for 10 years before retiring.
...Judith Poe Byrd
Apr 20, 2020
Judith Poe Byrd, 75, of 1204 9th Street, Lillington, NC died April 20, 2020, at Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington where she had been a resident for three years. Mrs. Byrd was born January 2, 1945, in Harnett County, and was the daughter of John Horton Poe, and wife, Sarah Byrd Poe, both of Bunnlevel, NC....
Stephanie Gale Underhill
Apr 19, 2020
Ms. Stephanie Gale Underhill, 25, of Lillington, passed away on April 19, 2020.
Stephanie was born July 12, 1994, to the late Paula Mae Underhill, maiden name Worrell, and Timothy Ray Underhill. She was a graduate of Western Harnett High School. She had also received a degree from Phoenix University in computers.
A private family...
Hilda Bain Hardee
Apr 17, 2020
Mrs. Hilda Bain Hardee, 92, of Lillington passed away Friday, April 17, 2020. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Evander and Beatrice Henderson Bain. She was preceded in death by her husband John Mack Hardee; son-in-law, Bennie Pollock; sisters, Sarah Odom and Rachel Bain. She was a devoted wife for over 50 years.
...Katie Earle Owen Morgan
Apr 15, 2020
Katie Earle Owen Morgan died peacefully at her home in Buies Creek, North Carolina on Wednesday, April 15, 2020. She was born September 22, 1925 in Roseboro, NC, the daughter of Robert Calhoun Owen and Maggie Gavin Owen.
Mrs. Morgan was predeceased in death by her husband of 56 years, former U.S. Senator Robert B. Morgan and...
Millie Darroch
Apr 15, 2020
Mrs. Mildred "Millie" G. Darroch, 83, of Lillington passed away peacefully surrounded by her loving daughters on Wednesday April 15, 2020 at her home. She was born February 12, 1937 in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Shellie Bruce and Addie Mildred Johnson Gurganious. While attending Worth Business College, Millie met her future husband, Fred Darroch. They were...
Marsha Cox Caldwell
Apr 10, 2020
Marsha Cox Caldwell entered heaven's gates Friday, April 10, 2020. She was an inspiration to all who knew her. Marsha was a woman of strong faith and lived life serving others. She was a dedicated and devoted nurse for 30 years and continued her passion for helping others for many years later.
She enjoyed spending time with...
Mary Ray Parker
Apr 9, 2020
Ms. Mary Ray Parker, 76, of Spring Lake, passed away Thursday, April 9, 2020.
The family will be having a private graveside.
She is survived by her two sons, Gattis Mason and wife Tammy of Linden and Ricky Mason and wife Cassandra of Spring Lake; five grandchildren; two great-grandchildren; and one great great-grandchild.
David Glen Camping
Apr 1, 2020
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David Glenn Camping
Apr 1, 2020
David was born on March 14, 1947 to Marion and Ann Camping. He was raised in south Denver, graduating from South High School in 1965. He attended University of Colorado and graduated with a degree in Business Accounting. His first years after graduating were spent helping troubled businesses and turning them into successes. He then took a job with...

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