Jun 28, 2019

Mrs. Carolyn W. Vaow, 85 of Lillington died Friday, June 28, 2019 at Central Harnett Hospital.  Mrs. Vaow was preceded in death by her husband, Lewis Vaow, her son Walter Lewis Johnson and 2 sisters, Christine Stansbury and Geraldine Freeman.  Carolyn was a retired beautician and a member of Palestine Presbyterian Church in Linden.

Funeral...

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Joseph R. "Bobby" Lanier, 88, of Buies Creek, formerly of Sanford, went home to be with his Lord on June 25, 2019.

Bobby was born in Harnett County to the late Exum and Oma Lanier.  He served in the US Army during both World War II and Korea.  He was proud to have been...

Jun 25, 2019

Mr. Oscar James Simmons, 95, of Sanford passed away Tuesday June 25, 2019. He was born in Floyd County, VA the son of the late Julian Oscar Simmons and Alma Dillon Simmons Lemons. Oscar was a US Navy-Air Corps veteran and served during WWII. He spent his working years at Fieldcrest Mills and retired as the Plant...

Jun 23, 2019

Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Larry D. McCray, 59, of Lillington, passed away peacefully, surrounded by his family, on Sunday, June 23, 2019.

Larry served for 23 years in the Air Force, during which he served in the Gulf War.

A funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 27,...

Jun 23, 2019

Mrs. Verda Lewis "Lynn" Helms, 88, of Seven Lakes, formerly of Lillington, passed away June 23, 2019.

Lynn was born November 21, 1930 to the late Norman and Verda Lewis and raised in Lillington.  She graduated from Lillington High School in 1950 and Flora MacDonald College in 1952.  She married Bob in 1953 and they...

Jun 18, 2019

Ms. Darlene Evelyn Porter, 53, of Lillington passed away Tuesday June 18, 2019. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of David Lee and Betty Gilbert Porter.

Darlene is survived by her daughter, Meghan Porter of Palm Beach Gardens, FL; son, Michael Porter of Camp Lejeune, NC; parents, David Lee Porter and Betty Gilbert...

Jun 16, 2019

US Army SFC Darryl James Brake, 33, of Spring Lake, died Sunday, June 16, 2019.

Darryl was a graduate of Harnett Central High School.  He has been serving in the US Army for the past 12 years; during which he has served in both the Afghanistan and Iraq Wars.  He served with the 3rd Infantry...

Jun 12, 2019

Mr. Larry Connell Knott, 75, Army veteran of Vietnam War, passed away June 12, 2019.

Larry served in the Harnett County Sheriff Department for 24 years as Deputy Sheriff and then was elected Sheriff.  It was with great honor that he received The Order of the Long Leaf Pine Society while serving his county; and...

Jun 11, 2019

If you ever met her, you will never forget the encounter. After five minutes, you would've known her life story, and a story or two about each of her children and grandchildren, plus you would have shared your own. She knew how to ask a question (or three) & she genuinely wanted to get to know you....

Jun 10, 2019

MAJ. Steve Shields Retired USAF was born 14 January 1939, Los Angeles, California.   He is survived by his wife Julia Ann Shields of Buies Creek, NC; children Stephen Shields; Michael Shields; Tracy Williams, Lyn Shields, all of California and Liz Epperson of Florida;  stepson, James Harris of Buies Creek; brothers Allen Shields, Craig Shields and Kevin Shields...

Jun 9, 2019

Mrs. Myrtle Beard Johnson, 66, of Linden, passed away on Sunday, June 9, 2019.

Myrtle was born July 11, 1952 in Harnett County to the late Harvey James and Gertrude Beard.  She worked as a CNA for 35 years in the Harnett County area.

A private service will be held.

She...

Jun 7, 2019

Mrs. Rosalie Stone Ferrell, 86, of Buies Creek, passed away on Friday, June 07, 2019.

Rosalie was born October 1, 1932 to the late R.M. (Rock) and Bessie Willis Stone.  She graduated from Buies Creek High School and then worked at Campbell University for 35 years at the Carrie Rich Memorial Library; working in the...

Jun 7, 2019

Chelsea Nicole Smith Born March 12th, 1993 Passed away on June 7th, 2019 Friends and family regretfully announce the passing of Chelsea "Boo" Nicole Smith on June 7th, 2019. Chelsea is preceded in death by her beloved Papa - Dr. Grover A. Smith, Jr. Together they find comfort in each other and in their Heavenly Father.

Jun 5, 2019

Mr. Halford William Boggs, 74, of Mamers passed away Wednesday June 5, 2019 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh. Halford was preceded in death in by his parents, William Milow Boggs and Ruth Hanes Boggs; wife, Doris Poindexter Boggs and a daughter, Wendy Marie Boggs. He enjoyed gardening and watching NASCAR. Halford owned and operated Boggs Body Shop...

Jun 2, 2019

Mr. Robert L. Frye, 74, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019 surrounded by family at Rex Heart and Vascular Hospital in Raleigh. Robert was born in Meadville, PA, August 30, 1944 to Harry and Margaret Frye. He was a 1962 graduate of Meadville Area Senior High School and a 1979 graduate of Gannon University. He...

Jun 2, 2019

Mrs. Sylvia McCauley Paschal, 90, of Angier, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2019.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, June 5, 2019, at 11:30 am at Lillington Baptist Church with Rev. Daniel Selman presiding.

She was preceded in death by her brother, Benjamin D. McCauley.

Sylvia is survived by...

Jun 1, 2019

Mrs. Mary L. Wilson, 84, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday June 1, 2019. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Herman and Rosa Johnson Matthews. Mary delivered newspapers for the Fayetteville Observer over 30 years. She was preceded in death by a sister, Rosa Mae Honeycutt.

Mary is survived by a...

May 26, 2019

Mrs. Donna Joyce Horner, 68, of Lillington, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Donna was born August 24, 1950 in Johnstown, PA to the late Orville and Julia Fisher.  She graduated from Franklin High School in 1968, and she married Paul Horner on July 24, 1970.  Donna and her family moved to North Carolina...

May 26, 2019

Mrs. Mary "Mary Lou" McPhail, 96, of Lillington, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, May 26, 2019.

Mary was retired from Harnett County Schools after 16 years of service.  She was a longtime member of Spring Hill Church.

A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, May 28, 2019, at...

May 16, 2019

Mr. Roy Rogers Gainey, 62, of Lillington passed away Thursday May 16, 2019 at his home. Roy was born in Harnett County. He worked in construction for many years. Roy enjoyed collecting coins and other collectible items. He was preceded in death by his father, Ander Gainey and brother, Danny Ray Gainey.

Roy is survived...