Dec 7, 2019

Retired US Air Force Master Sgt George M. Rivera (Santo Ribera), 80, of Lillington, passed away Saturday, December 7, 2019.

George was born and raised in Louisiana and joined the Air Force in 1958.  He served a total of 26 years.  He served in Vietnam, Germany and Taiwan.  He retired at Griffiss Air Force Base...

Dec 7, 2019

Billy Bryant Fore, 82, passed away at his home in Christian Light on Saturday, December 7, 2019, after several years of declining health.

Bill was born April 8, 1937 in Harnett County to the late Fred Thomas Fore and Hattie Dean Fore.  Bill was a retired tobacco farmer.  He was an avid fisherman, racing enthusiast...

Dec 6, 2019

Henrietta O'Quinn Murray, age 85, of Lillington died peacefully at her home on Friday, December 6, 2019 as a result of complications from ovarian cancer.

Henrietta was native of Harnett County and was formerly a resident of Raleigh and Emerald Isle.   She was the daughter of the late Redden B. and Lillie Byrd O'Quinn and was preceded...

Dec 5, 2019

Austin Clark Wiser, 81, of Lillington, NC, died on Thursday, December 5, 2019, from a sudden illness. He was a beloved child of God and there is nothing that brings his family more joy than knowing that he is now with his Lord and Savior in Heaven for eternity- healthy and full of life and enjoying all...

Dec 4, 2019

Retired MSgt John Robert "Mac" MacNeil, 60, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, December 04, 2019 after a long and hard fight with Pancreatic Cancer.

Mac is a decorated Air Force Veteran who served during Operation Enduring Freedom. He proudly fought for and served his country with honor and valor for 21 years. During his Air...

Dec 4, 2019

Mrs. Ruby Owens Stewart, 82, of Bunnlevel passed away Wednesday, December 4, 2019 at her home. She was born in Stantonsburg, NC, the daughter of the late Seth McCoy Owens and Edrie Keel Richards Owens. Ruby was an avid gardener and loved to be outdoors. She was a long time faithful member of Friendship Baptist Church in...

Dec 3, 2019

Mrs. Doris Mae Smith Strickland, age 87, of Wilmington passed peacefully on December 3, 2019 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Life Center of Wilmington, NC. She was born on June 22, 1932 in Erwin, NC to Gayland and Mary Smith. She was married for 53 years to Jim Strickland who preceded her in death.

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Dec 2, 2019

Mr. Edward Paul Cunningham, 73, of Lillington, passed away Monday, December 02, 2019.

Ed was a Marine Corps veteran of the Vietnam War.  Following the military, he worked with his wife, Sharon, helping others start their own businesses.  Ed was real and people were drawn to his personality.  He loved helping to inspire other people...

Nov 30, 2019

Mrs. Sue P. Thomas, 88, of Lillington passed away Saturday, November 30, 2019 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Arthur Pipkin and Elsie Womble Pipkin. Sue was a graduate of Lillington High School where she was Valedictorian of the class of 1949. She was led to the Lord at...

Nov 20, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn Elizabeth Goff, 82, of Lillington passed away Wednesday November 20, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Saluda County, SC, the daughter of the late Homer L. Ruff and Ruth Hendricks Ruff. Carolyn was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, James E. Goff and daughter, Kim Barbour. ...

Nov 17, 2019

Natalie Renee Giles Cole, a beloved mother, daughter, sister, aunt, niece, and friend to many, died unexpectedly on November 17, 2019 at the age of 25.

Natalie was born at Rex Hospital in Raleigh on December 11, 1993. She grew up in Fuquay-Varina and attended Fuquay-Varina High School. Natalie fulfilled a dream of becoming a...

Nov 12, 2019

Ms. Kelly Gail Cockman, 51, of Bunnlevel passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of Ronnie and Gail Hudson Cockman. Kelly worked as an assistant elementary school teacher and bus driver for 18 years at Boone Trail Elementary School. She loved spending time with...

Nov 12, 2019

Mr. Jerry T. Blanchard, Sr., 76, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Tuesday November 12, 2019 at his home. He was born in Harnett County to the late Charles and Mary Hortense Ennis Blanchard. Jerry was also preceded in death by his sister, Carolyn Blanchard Wimple.

Trusted, beloved, and respected by all who knew him; he provided,...

Nov 10, 2019

Mrs. Ruth S. Hallman, 90, of Lillington passed away Sunday November 10, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Will Stephens and Mattie Whittington Stephens. Ruth was also preceded in death by her husband of 60 years, Clawson W. Hallman; brothers, Lester, Craven, Elbert "Big Boy"...

Nov 7, 2019

Mr. Bonny Ballard, 85, of Lillington, passed away Thursday, November 7, 2019.

Bonny was one of the longest living members of Lillington Baptist Church.

Bonny graduated from Lillington High School and attended the University of Maryland.  He served in the US Air Force for 10 years.  After serving, he owned and operated his...

Nov 6, 2019

Jonathan Darrell Temple, 67, of Bunnlevel, passed away Wednesday, November 6, 2019, in his home.

He was born in Dunn and was the son of the late Josephine McLamb and Willis Edgar Temple Jr.  Darrell proudly served in the National Guard for approximately 2 years.  In 1974, Darrell took over what was Triangle Drain Company...

Nov 3, 2019

Retired US Air Force Lt Colonel James Thomas Bales, Jr., 88, of Buies Creek, a true American Hero, passed away peacefully, Sunday, November 3, 2019 at his residence.

Jim was a graduate of NC State University with a degree in Geology.  He later earned his Master's.  He was very proud to have served his country...

Oct 21, 2019

Retired US Army SGM Carvel Frank Gregory, 84, of Buies Creek, passed away on Monday, October 21, 2019.

He was an engineer in the U.S. Army for 30 years and worked in the Postal Service for 16 years.

Carvel was predeceased by his parents, Aldine King Gregory and Howard Gregory.

He...

Oct 16, 2019

Mrs. Wendy Young McDonald, 62, of Bunnlevel passed away October 16, 2019. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Gay Bill Young and Mildred Cox Young. Wendy's sweet spirit will be missed by family and friends.

Wendy is survived by her husband of 38 years, Henry "Mac" McDonald of the home;...

Oct 14, 2019

Mr. Nealie Willard Cummings, Jr., 69, of Lillington, passed away Monday, October 14, 2019.

Nealie, a.k.a., Rocker T, was a lifelong, hard-working brick mason.  He loved his family, NASCAR, the Wolfpack, and gardening.  Once you knew him, you did not forget him.  He was a friend to so many.

A funeral service will...