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Verda "Lynn" (Lewis) Helms
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...
Darlene Evelyn Porter
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...
Darryl James Brake
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...
Larry C. Knott
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...
Carol Farrell Salmon
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....
Steve Shields
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...
Myrtle Beard Johnson
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...
Rosalie (Stone) Ferrell
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...
Chelsea Nicole Smith
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.
...Halford William Boggs
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...
Robert Lee Frye
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...
Sylvia (Mccauley) Paschal
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...
Mary L. Wilson
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...
Donna J. Horner
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...
Mary Mcphail
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...
Roy Gainey
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...
Mabel Bernice Dawson
May 10, 2019
Mrs. Mabel "Bernice" Dawson, 90, of Lillington passed away on May 10, 2019 at Universal Healthcare. She was born June 15, 1928 in Harnett County to Arthur Lee West and Mamie Beasley West. On February 2, 1947, she married Luther Paul Dawson of Lillington. They enjoyed over 40 years together on the Dawson family farm in the...
Jimmy Vance O'Quinn
May 10, 2019
Mr. Jimmy V. O'Quinn, 82, of Mamers, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, May 10, 2019.
Jimmy was born July 6, 1936, in Harnett County to the late Elvin and Ruby O'Quinn. He was a lifelong farmer. He loved fishing, both fresh and saltwater. Over the years he had a...
Tamara Aiken Wicker
May 5, 2019
Our beloved Tamara Aiken Wicker has fallen asleep from this life and awakened to eternal glory in the presence of our LORD and Savior, Jesus Christ.
She grew up in Garner, North Carolina, graduated from Garner High School and attended Wake Technical College. She worked 12 years for the North Carolina Department of Environment and...

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