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...

Oct 13, 2019

Mrs. Susan Marie Hamrick went to be with our Lord on Sunday, October 13, 2019 at the age of 65.

Susan was born January 13, 1954 in Webster Springs, West Virginia to Walter & Helen (Comuzie) Griffith, step-daughter of Mary (Johnson) Griffith. She was the beloved wife of Elbert Hamrick for 48 years. Loving mother...

Oct 13, 2019

Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Howard Randall "Randy" Teeter, 70, of Lillington, passed away Sunday, October 13, 2019.

Randy retired from the US Air Force after 27 years of decorated service.  He loved to travel and watch NASCAR, especially Dale Earnhardt.  Randy never met a stranger and treated everyone he met with dignity and...

Oct 11, 2019

Mrs. Sarah Elizabeth Stewart "Peggy" Seifert, 78, of Broadway, passed away October 11, 2019.

Peggy was long involved in public service, ranging from administrative work in the N.C. Attorney General's Office, the U.S. Senate (Senator Robert Morgan), the U.S. House of Representatives (Congressman Walter Jones, Sr.), and the N.C. Court of Appeals (Chief Judge Linda...

Oct 3, 2019

Retired US Marine Corps COL Philip Andrew "Phil" Wilson, 67, of Benson, NC and Minnetonka, MN, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Phil was born October 15, 1951, in Columbia, SC, to the late Ernest and Mary Etta Wilson.  He graduated from Benedict College and joined the US Marine...

Sep 26, 2019

Mr. Robert Edgar Farmer, 62, of Sanford, passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, surrounded by his family, after a long, resilient battle with cancer.

Robert was born May 22, 1957 in Wake County to John and Della Farmer.  He graduated from Boone Trail in 1975.  His love of the outdoors led him to become...

Sep 18, 2019

Mr. Nathan Hugh Jernigan, 82, of Lillington passed away Wednesday September 18, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Molton Millard Jernigan and Mary Ellen Barefoot Jernigan. Hugh was a veteran of the US Army and served in Korea. He was a farmer and also co-owned...

Sep 12, 2019

Mr. J.D. Douglas, 75, of Broadway, passed away on September 12, 2019.

J.D. was a hard-working and loving father that would go the extra mile to help anyone he considered family or friend.  He will be missed.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, September 14, 2019 at 12 noon at Cool Springs...

Sep 5, 2019

Mrs. Mary Jane Veangare McLucas, 30, of Lumberton passed away September 5, 2019 at Southeastern  Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of Pry Veangare and Amy Collins. Mary was a wonderful mother, daughter and sister. She had a passion for music and loved her friends dearly. Mary was preceded in...

Sep 1, 2019

Mrs. Carole Jackson Wooten, 81, of Lillington, went to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Sunday, September 1, 2019.

She was born in Wilson, NC.  She graduated from Atlantic Christian College and taught Business in the Harnett Co. School System for 34 years.  She was an active member of Lillington Baptist Church...

Aug 31, 2019

Mr. Joseph David "Dabber" Chandler, 71, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and friends on Saturday, August 31, 2019.

David was born January 16, 1948, in Alamance County to the late J.Y. and Virginia Chandler.  He played football at Appalachian State University.  He served in the NC National Guard and attended Piney Grove...

Aug 30, 2019

With deepest sorrow, we announce that James Huddleston (Jamie), age 32, our most beloved son, brother, family member, and friend, passed away suddenly on Friday, August 30, 2019, in Lillington.

Jamie, from Fort Pierce, Florida, was a well accomplished, award winning angler and golfer.  He was also an avid paintballer, hunter, outdoorsman, and craftsman.  He...

Aug 30, 2019

Mrs. Carol Elaine Maschauer, 76, of Lillington, passed away on Friday, August 30, 2019.

Carol was a great fisherman and cook who especially loved Chesapeake blue crabs.  Above all else, she was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.

The family will have a private celebration at a later date.

Carol is...

Aug 30, 2019

Mr. J. Ray Autry, 76, died peacefully at his home on Friday, August 30, 2019.

A graveside service will be held on Saturday, August 31, 2019 at 3 pm in Spring Hill United Methodist Church Cemetery.

Ray is survived by his wife, Kay Autry; daughter, Renee Jones Morris and husband Scott Morris; four...

Aug 23, 2019

James Eugene "Gene" Lewis Jr., of Buies Creek had the great honor of meeting his Maker, Redeemer and Friend on Friday, August 23, 2019.  After a well fought battle against lung and heart issues, he valiantly stepped into his King's presence and received the well earned decorations of a heroic soldier.

Gene lived up to...

Aug 22, 2019

Mrs. Dorothy Tingen Smith, 83, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Thursday August 22, 2019 at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunn. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Wade Tingen and Magdalene Tingen Cotton. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband Porter Smith, 2 brothers-in-law, Chester...

Aug 19, 2019

Mrs. Faye Dean Morrison, 78, of Lillington passed away Monday August 19, 2019 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Carl Porter and Margaret Holder Porter. In addition to her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her husband Billy Morrison and sister Glenda Wheeler. Faye worked and retired from...