Oct 31, 2018

Peggy Jean Cryner Brown, 78, of Buies Creek, passed away surrounded by her family on October 31, 2018, after an unexpected illness.

She is survived by her husband, Gerald; her three children Jennifer Joyner (Ken), Jeff (Cristie), and Jay (Tracy); her sisters Penny Kye (Lee) and Patty Stockner; her nephew Joe Brown; and her grandchildren...

Oct 23, 2018

Patty June Ludwig Jung died Tuesday, October 23, 2018.  Born February 6, 1936 in Faith, North Carolina to the late Cohen Chester and Ida Ruth Peeler Ludwig, Patty was raised with three siblings: the late Donna Bernhardt, Neil Ludwig and Nan Jansson.  Graduated from Granite Quarry High School, she earned a BA degree in PreMed/Biology from Catawba...

Oct 21, 2018

Mrs. Teresa Sue Byrd Campbell, 62, of Lillington passed away Sunday October 21, 2018 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Marion Edward and Mary Ann O'Quinn Roberson. In addition to her father, she was preceded in death by her son, Logan Campbell and brother, Tracy Byrd.

Sue...

Oct 21, 2018

Anita Whitley, 75, of Coats, NC passed away Sunday, October 21, 2018.

Anita worked in child care for 30 years at Stokes Daycare (Memorial Baptist Church).  She loved to garden and play piano; was a wonderful baker and cook; and an avid reader.

Funeral services will be held on Saturday, October 27, 2018,...

Oct 16, 2018

Mrs. Jean Womack Godfrey, 75, of Broadway, went home to be with the Lord on October 16, 2018.

Jean was born November 8, 1942 in Harnett County to the late Edsel and Mary Ann Womack.  Jean worked for Coty/Pfizer for 32 years before retiring.  She loved to read, travel and spend time at the beach.  Her favorite...

Oct 15, 2018

Mrs. Madge "Granny" R. Butts, 94, of Lillington passed away Monday October 15, 2018 at home. She was born in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Pearlie A. and Letha N. Yarborough Royal. In addition to her parents, Madge was preceded in death by 10 siblings. She loved bird watching, reading and cross word puzzles. Madge...

Oct 10, 2018

Lessie "Jean" Hobbs, 79, of Bunnlevel, NC passed away unexpectedly at her home on Wednesday, October 10, 2018. She was born and raised in Bunnlevel, NC, graduated from Lillington High School and attended Campbell University. She was an underwriter and insurance agent for the North Carolina Farm Bureau for more than 25 years. Jean was an excellent...

Oct 9, 2018

Evelyn Marie Cox was born on Monday, October 8, 2018, at 1:20 pm. to parents Melvin and Christine Cox at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. She weighed 5 pounds, 1 ounce and was 17 1/2 inches long.

Evelyn's family was blessed with about a day and a half of love before she went...

Oct 5, 2018

Mr. Robert Larry Currin, 76, of Lillington passed away Friday October 5, 2018 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late James Robert and Eloise Rae Johnson Currin. Larry was a graduate of  Buies Creek School and Campbell University. He was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force. After serving in...

Oct 2, 2018

Retired Air Force Lt. Colonel Frederick Lowell Chisholm, age 75, of Bunnlevel, NC, born August 9, 1943, went home to his heavenly Father on October 2, 2018.

Fred was born in Brattleboro, Vermont, to Donald Angus Chisholm and Priscilla Blanchard Chisholm. He grew up in New England and graduated from Marietta College in Ohio. After...

Oct 2, 2018

Thomas Scott "Scotty" Johnson, 59, passed away at his home in Lillington with his loved one, Tuesday, October 2, 2018.  Scotty was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Margaret and Thomas Johnson.  He was an avid hunter and fisherman.  Scotty enjoyed celebrating life with his family and many friends at his home and at...

Sep 26, 2018

Mrs. Shirley Baucom Jordan, 73, of Fuquay-Varina, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 26, 2018.

Shirley was retired from the State of NC after her career in Public Health.  She was a devoted wife, loving mother and Nana to her beloved grandchildren.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018...

Sep 24, 2018

Mr. Larry "Bill" Taylor, 76, of Lillington passed away Monday September 24, 2018 at his home. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Willie John and Lillian McNeill Taylor. Bill was preceded in death by his wife, Alice Taylor; brother, Roger Taylor and a sister, Sandra Glidden. Bill loved spending time with family...

Sep 23, 2018

Gary Wayne Gilbert of Fuquay-Varina was born on September 4, 1970, at Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.  He grew up in the Christian Light area of Harnett County and attended Harnett Central High school where he played baseball and football and graduated in 1988.  He married Tracy Ryals on August 29, 1992, and had a son born...

Sep 23, 2018

Jose (Joe) Alvarez 69, a Vietnam Army Veteran died Sept 23, 2018. He is survived by his wife of 46 years Dawn Alvarez, son Paul Michael Alvarez (wife Staci), granddaughters Isabella and Irene. We will celebrate his life on October 6, 2018 11:00 am to 12:00 pm followed by an honor guard at O'Quinn Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home...

Sep 22, 2018

Mr. Bryant Patterson, 54, of Lillington passed away on Saturday, September 22, 2018.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, September 26, 2018 at 4 pm in Calvary Baptist Church with Rev. Danny Lewis presiding.  The burial will follow in the church cemetery.

He was preceded in death by his father, LJ...

Sep 19, 2018

Mr. Buddie Ray Norris, 56, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, September 19, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Woodrow and Edna Matthews Norris. Buddie graduated from Harnett Central High School in 1980. He worked as real estate appraiser for over 20 years. Buddie...

Sep 18, 2018

Earl Craven Roberts of Lillington passed on September 18. 2018 at Wake Med Cary Hospital after a prolonged illness of 6 weeks.  He was born on January 22, 1942 to King and Nannie P. Roberts.  He was preceded in death by His Parents, King & Nannie Roberts, His mother & father in law, Hubert & Pat Couch,...

Sep 16, 2018

A Time to be Born

A precious gift from God, Eva Mae McDougald, was born September 5, 1951 to the Late Charlie and Dessie Ray Frederick in Harnett County, NC

A Time to Love

Eva Mae McDougald was united in holy...

Sep 11, 2018

Mrs. Annie Lou Autry Avery, 71, of Sunset Harbor, formerly of Coats, passed away on Tuesday, September 11, 2018. She was born in Lee Co. on December 19, 1946 to the late Halford and Eunice Autry.  Annie worked as a cosmetologist for over 20 years. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, September 20, 2018 at...