Dec 6, 2025

Jeffrey Jay Hood Jr., 30, of Spring Lake, NC, passed away, December 6, 2025.  He was born in Fort Hood, Texas to Jeffrey J. Hood Sr. and Candes Hood.  In addition to his parents, he is survived by his wife, Brittany Hood; children, Milyana and Mycah Hood; sister, Kashayl Boose (Corey); niece, Zashayla Santana.

Jeffrey...

Dec 6, 2025

Michael David Pazdziorko Sr., 74, passed away peacefully on December 6, 2025, at his home in Broadway, NC, surrounded by his loved ones.

Born a simple man who found joy in life's quieter moments, Michael was a proud U.S. Army veteran who carried his service with humility. He enjoyed fishing, eating crabs, and relaxing with...

Nov 28, 2025

Connie Mack Wester, 84, of Raleigh, passed away Friday November 28, 2025. He was born April 29, 1941, in Harnett County to the late Brooks and Mary Louise Wester. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Melba Wester.

Connie is survived by his son, Christopher Wester, granddaughters, Jamie Mauldin...

Nov 23, 2025

Richard Earl Esslinger Sr., lovingly known as "Earl" or "Big E," of Lillington, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on November 23, 2025, at the age of 86, after a peaceful passing following a brief decline in health.

Born on September 29, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, Earl carried his Tennessee roots proudly...

Nov 22, 2025

Harold Murchison Lanier, 88, passed away November 21, 2025.  He was born June 27, 1937 in Harnett County to the late Carlos V. Lanier and Mary Murchison Lanier along with three brothers: James Avon Lanier (deceased), Carlos Wayne Lanier (deceased), and Kenneth Larry Lanier.  He is survived by his wife, Dencie Brown Lanier, daughter of the late...

Nov 21, 2025

Robert Wayne Carroll, age 83, of Lillington, NC, passed away on November 21, 2025, at his home surrounded by his family he loved so dearly. He was born on July 16, 1942, in a little house in West End, NC. ‍He attended school at West End High School, Class of 1961.

Robert is preceded in...

Nov 18, 2025

John Pat "J.P." Butler, 86, of Broadway, passed away, Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at his home in Broadway, NC.

J.P. was born September 5, 1939 in Harnett County to the late Vester Lee Butler, Sr. and Omie Holder Butler.  He was a graduate of Benhaven High School and worked with Roadway Express, retiring with over...

Nov 15, 2025

With profound sorrow, the family of Kristy Collins Snead, 54, of Coats, shares that she was called home to the Lord on November 15, 2025. She left this earth exactly the way she lived in it; surrounded by love and faith, and held close by her husband and children.

Kristy had a kind heart and...

Nov 14, 2025

James "JD" David Colville, 84, of Lillington, NC, passed away peacefully on November 14, 2025. Born on June 9, 1941, to the late Hubert and Nancy Colville, JD lived a life defined by dedication, strength, and an unwavering love for his family. JD proudly served his country in the United States Navy for 20 years, retiring with...

Nov 8, 2025

Marcia Elaine Johnson Ivey, 85, of Lillington, NC passed away Saturday, November 8, 2025.  She was born August 19, 1940, in a farmhouse in Harnett County to the late J. Ray Johnson and Mabel Lanier Johnson.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her great-granddaughter, Barbara Anna Lynn Hunt (age 3 ½ years);...

Nov 3, 2025

Mrs. Cheryl B. Griffin, 59, of Broadway passed away Monday, November 3, 2025, at her home. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Billy and Linda Strickland Baker.

Cheryl was the most loving person with the biggest heart. She had a love for her family, friends and her beloved pets.  She...

Oct 31, 2025

Ellen Elizabeth Sawyer Herring, 76, of Clayton, passed away, Friday, October 31, 2025 at her home in Clayton, NC.

Ellen was born September 6, 1949 in Washington County, NC to the late John Wilbert Sawyer and Iva Dean Jethro Sawyer.  In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by many beloved members...

Oct 29, 2025

Lt. Colonel RET/RSV Patricia "Pat" Ann Williams, 77, of Lillington passed away Wednesday morning, October 29, 2025, at her home. She was born in Westchester Co., NY, the daughter of the late David Charles and Inez Dynan Williams. In addition to her parents, Pat was preceded in death by two sisters, Kim Williams and Susan Belvin.

Oct 28, 2025

Mr. Brandon Wiley Dickerson, of Lillington, went to be with his Heavenly Father on October 28, 2025.  He was born to the late Robert and Elaine Dickerson in Richmond, Virginia.

In addition to his parents, Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents Wiley and Inez Mangum and paternal grandmother Virginia Dare Dickerson.

Oct 25, 2025

Mrs. Brenda Nance Hogue, 64, of Lillington went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, October 25, 2025, at UNC Hospital-Chapel Hill. She was born in Durham County; the daughter of the late Claude and Connie Gladden. In addition to her parents, Brenda was preceded in death by her brother, Eddie Nance and wife, Debbie....

Oct 23, 2025

Helen Partin Smith, 94, passed away October 23, 2025.  She was born April 11, 1931 to the late George Clyde Partin and Inez Matthews Partin.  In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Edward Odell Smith; sisters, Jean Parker and Patsy Salmon; brother, Rudolph Partin; and daughter-in-law, Linda Baggett Smith.

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Oct 20, 2025

James Michael Matthews, 61, passed away Monday, October 20, 2025 at his home in Lillington, NC.  James was born May 5, 1964 in Harnett County to the late Allen Matthews and Carolyn Baker Matthews.

James is survived by his loving wife of 30 years, Denise Blackmon Matthews; brother, Jeffrey Matthews; uncle, Jerry Baker and wife,...

Oct 20, 2025

Griffin "Griff" Jefferson Bryant, Jr. of Hampstead passed away peacefully at his home surrounded by his loved ones on Monday, October 20, 2025. He was born in Bennettsville, SC to the late Griffin Jefferson Bryant, Sr. and Barbara LaRue Maynard Bryant.

In addition to his parents, Griff was preceded in death by brothers-in-law Amos Yow...

Oct 19, 2025

Mr. Edgar "Eddie" T. Smith, Jr., 74, of Lillington passed away Sunday, October 19, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family and welcomed into the arms of Jesus. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Edgar T. Smith, Sr. and Marie Jackson Smith.

Eddie Smith was a lifelong farmer,...

Oct 16, 2025

Lynn Robert Buzzard was born in Ohio on January 15, 1940, to Theodore and Mabel Buzzard. He moved to Portland, Oregon with his parents as a youth and grew up in Portland, Oregon. He was a tremendous scholar and attended Duke University on full scholarship where he received multiple degrees, graduating with honors. Lynn loved to read,...