Dec 11, 2017

Mrs. Aline H. Kelly, 96, of Lillington passed away Monday, December 11, 2017 at her home. She was born in Harnett County and lived there all her life. Aline was a lifelong and the oldest female member of Ephesus Presbyterian Church in Lillington. She loved cooking, baking, quilting and doing word search puzzles. She was well known...

Dec 9, 2017

Mrs. Barbara Buchanan Holder, 76, of Lillington passed away Saturday, December 9, 2017 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late James Edward and Rosie Cornelia Boggs Buchanan. Barbara was an active member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in Broadway where she was a member of the WMU...

Dec 4, 2017

Major Pat B. Harmon, Retired, USAF, 81, of Buies Creek passed away Monday, December 4, 2017 at his home. He was born in Harnett County and was preceded in death by his father, Carlyle and his mother "Pat" Harmon. Pat grew up on the family farm and enjoyed hunting, fishing, and spending time at the Cape Fear...

Dec 1, 2017

Mr. Al Griffin,70, of Mamers, passed away Friday, December 1, 2017 at home with his children by his side, after a long battle with cancer. Mr. Griffin was born in Lee County, son of the late William Samuel "W.S." and Nadine Brown Griffin. He is also preceded in death by a brother, Chalmers Griffin.

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Nov 25, 2017

Lillian Mae Smith Moore, 89 of Mamers, NC, died November 25th, 2017. A native of Harnett County she was the daughter of Louis Bethea Smith and Flora Mae Black Smith. Lillian was preceded in death by her husband William Oscar Moore; her brothers Robert "Bobby" and Roosevelt Smith.

Lillian is survived by her daughters, Kay...

Nov 23, 2017

Ms. Loretta Parnella O'Quinn, 75, of Mamers was fortunate to spend this Thanksgiving with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. She passed peacefully on Thursday, November 23, at her home with her family by her side. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Lee Roy and Louise O'Quinn. Loretta worked at Carnes in...

Nov 20, 2017

Mr. Robert Welton Womack, 62, of Lillington passed away Monday, November 20, 2017 at home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Welton and Elaine Gilchrist Womack. Robert honored his father and mother throughout their lives. During his mother's lengthy illness, Robert was especially attentive to her needs and helped care for her...

Nov 18, 2017

Mrs. Ruby H. Mangum, 81, of Sanford passed away Saturday, November 18, 2017 at Sanford Health and Rehabilitation Center. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Gordon and Elsie Womble Holder. Ruby worked and retired from Magneti Marelli in Sanford. She was a member of Spring Hill United Methodist Church in Lillington. Ruby...

Nov 15, 2017

Mrs. Cynthia "Cindy" Cooley, 66, of Lillington passed away November 15, 2017 at her home. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late James and Virginia Matthews Baird. Cindy (Bam!) Cooley was full of life and lived for her children, grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She was preceded in death by her brother, Tommy Baird. Cindy...

Nov 15, 2017

Mrs. Madalin Bell, 68, of Holly Springs, formerly of Broadway, passed away Wednesday, November 15, 2017 at home. She was born in Marion County, IN, the daughter of the late Loretta Clifton West. Madalin worked and retired from Saab Barracuda in Lillington. She was passionate about Christmas and was an avid Duke Blue Devil fan. Madalin was...

Nov 13, 2017

Mr. Rhora "Mac" Byrd, Jr., 93, of Buies Creek passed away Monday, November 13, 2017 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Rhora McNeil Byrd, Sr. and Mary Johnson Byrd of Bunnlevel. Mac was a veteran of the US Army Air Corps and served as a pilot during WWII. He...

Nov 13, 2017

Flora Gregg Dunham born December 1, 1929 passed away peacefully three weeks before her 88th birthday, on November 13, 2017 after brief period of declining health.

Born at home in Tippletown Pennsylvania the second child and first daughter to Frank and Ella Gregg. The family soon moved to the stone house in Dysart, PA where...

Nov 13, 2017

Mr. Owen James Caltagirone, 15, of Lillington passed away Monday, November 13, 2017. He was born in Harnett County, the son of Sandy and Joe Caltagirone. He was a freshman at Star Academy in Lillington. Owen enjoyed everything cars especially restoring his Miata convertible. He enjoyed hunting, listening to music and hanging out with his friends. He...

Nov 12, 2017

Mrs. Mincie Jean Gilbert Johnson, 70, of Lillington passed away Sunday, November 12, 2017 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Raymond Gilbert and Fannie Mae Hamilton Gilbert. Mincie was preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow Johnson; brother, William Gilbert and great-granddaughter, Sasha Johnson. Mincie is...

Nov 7, 2017

Ruth Nance Everhart (84) of Lillington, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, following a long and fiercely fought battle with cancer. She was cared for at home by the love of her life, her husband of 69 years, Joe D. Everhart, and family members. She died the way she lived her life, with grace and dignity...

Nov 6, 2017

Mrs. Peggy Joyce Page Patterson, 84, of Mamers passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Zeb and Irma Wester Page. Peggy worked at Cornell Dubilier in Fuquay-Varina and Sanford for many years. She was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church in...

Nov 6, 2017

Mr. Gary Donald Shrader, 68, of Fuquay-Varina passed away Monday, November 6, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. He worked for Gregory Poole Equipment Co. in Raleigh for over 30 years. Gary is survived by his wife and 2 sons. A private family service will be held at a later date.

Nov 3, 2017

Maxine H. Broadwell, 88 of Fuquay-Varina died Friday, November 3, 2017 at Universal Health Care in Fuquay-Varina. She was the daughter of the late Ben and Dessie Brown Highfill of Wellington, Illinois and was preceded in death by her husband Raeford Broadwell and a son, Earl Arnold. Maxine was also preceded in death by 3 sisters, Faye,...

Oct 27, 2017

Mrs. Grace Collins Bottema, lost to us at 79, of Sanford passed away Friday, October 27, 2017. Grace was a loving daughter to her parents, a cherished sister to 10 siblings and a caring mother to 7 children. She enjoyed country music, dancing, collecting carnival glass and raising dogs. She is preceded in death by her son,...

Oct 26, 2017

Mrs. Judy Carolyn Clifton Smith, 72, of Lillington passed away Thursday, October 26, 2017 at Rex Healthcare Center in Raleigh. She was born in Wake County, the daughter of the late Paul Lincoln Clifton and Floy Leona Stephenson Clifton. Judy grew up near McGee's Crossroads and was a graduate of Cleveland High School. In her early life,...