Oct 8, 2017

Dylan James Knox, father, son, brother and dear friend, died unexpectedly on October 8, 2017 at the age of 32. Dylan, a gentle and loving young man, was born in Raleigh, and after moving to Lillington with his family, was captain of his high school tennis team, the Harnett Central Trojans. At Methodist University, he played on...

Oct 6, 2017

Stephen Carpenter, 70, of Lillington, North Carolina passed away on Friday, October 6th, 2017, at Duke University Medical Center after a long battle with cancer.

The memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Crossroads Church in Lillington where Steve was an active member of the church. Reverend Ken Dalton...

Oct 6, 2017

Mrs. Elsie Ann Gamerdinger, 71, of Lillington passed away Friday, October 6, 2017. Mrs. Gamerdinger's Connecticut family is very grateful to the staffs of Pinecrest Gardens and Harnett Co. Adult Services for their quality care and commitment for Elsie Ann's wellbeing. She will be buried in Connecticut with her beloved husband, David in a private family service....

Oct 3, 2017

Franklin Renneisen Morrison Sr went home to be with the Lord at the age of 91 on October 3, 2017 after a brief illness. Franklin died peacefully in his home, and his confidence about his eternal destiny is expressed well in a poem he authored in 2011.

THOUGHTS ABOVE I've been thinking about my journey,...

Sep 30, 2017

Mr. Jimmy Lee Brown, 71, of Angier passed away Saturday, September 30, 2017. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late George Ransom and Lillian Stewart Brown. Jimmy was preceded in death by his wife, Helen Brown; 2 sons, Tony Brown and Wayne Brown; 3 sisters, Peggy Moore, Hazel Hare and Betty Cutts. He...

Sep 28, 2017

Fulton P. Lanier, CPT Army Air Force, age 27, was officially declared missing in action (MIA) as of 31 January 1944 after the C-87 he was piloting with a crew of 4 other Army Air Force Crew Members, went missing after taking off from Kunming, China. The C-87 was never seen or heard from after departing from...

Sep 24, 2017

Clive Gilchrist Thomas, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, sister and daughter gently passed on September 24, 2017. Born on July 13, 1931, she was welcomed into the world by her loving parents Isaac and Nannie Gilchrist. Raised with eleven sisters, their ardent love and everlasting bonds served as one of the cornerstones of her happiness throughout her life....

Sep 21, 2017

Mr. Jerry Norris Brown, 74, of Cheraw SC, formerly of Sanford, passed away Thursday September 21, 2017 in Cheraw, SC. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Elmer and Pauline Wicker Brown. Jerry enjoyed fishing and watching NASCAR. He was preceded in death by his brother, Larry Brown and a grandson, Aaron Lewis....

Sep 20, 2017

Mr. James Nathan "Bucky" Brown, 51, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, September 20, 2017 at his home. He was born in Lynchburg, VA, the son of the late James David Brown and Felicia Temple Brown. In addition to his father, he was preceded in death by paternal grandparents, Nathaniel and Catherine Brown; maternal grandparents, Burnice and Mattie...

Sep 19, 2017

Kelly Bailey, Jr., age 52 of Sanford, died Tuesday, Sept. 19, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was preceded in death by his father, Kelly Bailey, Sr.. Kelly worked as General Manager of Pizza Hut in Pittsboro for 32 years. He loved NASCAR racing and The Ohio State Buckeyes.

He is survived by...

Sep 18, 2017

Mr. Thomas "Tom" R. Siko, 56, of Lillington passed away Monday, September 18, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was born in Latrobe, PA, the son of the late Julius and Susan Siko. Tom worked with Patrick Electric Contractors in Lillington for 35 years. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and brother. Tom was...

Sep 17, 2017

Mrs. Brenda Gail Holder, 69, of Dunn passed away Sunday, September 17, 2017 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Wade Nordan, Wade and Eunice Lucas. Brenda enjoyed living in Maggie Valley and traveling to the N.C. Mountains. She loved to sew, garden and make crafts. Brenda...

Sep 16, 2017

Mr. William Wayne Dickens, 80, of Lillington passed away Saturday, September 16, 2017 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Malcom and Beulah Womack Dickens. Wayne was preceded in death by a daughter, Sheila Dickens; 2 brothers, Malcom Dickens, Jr. and Thomas Hal Dickens and sister, Beulah...

Sep 12, 2017

Mr. Nigel Colden Smith, 45, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born in Lee County, the son of Nigel Jesse and Linda Faye Cobb Smith. Nigel was a graduate of Western Harnett High School where he played on the football team. He passed along his love of football to his sons and loved...

Sep 9, 2017

Mrs. Kathy Drewry, 65, of Spring Lake passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Magnolia House Retirement Center in Sanford. She was born in Rowan County, the daughter of the late Sydney Albert Perry, Sr. and Colene Furr Perry. Kathy was a homemaker and loved to rescue animals. She loved traveling, shopping and spending time with family....

Sep 9, 2017

Mrs. Linda Casturao, 64, of Mamers passed away Saturday, September 9, 2017 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. Linda was born in St. Louis, Missouri. She loved children and animals. Linda was preceded in death by a son, Isaac Noonan; sisters, Barbara and Janice.

Linda is survived by her husband, Tony Casturao of the home;...

Sep 5, 2017

Mr. Marcus Ronald Patterson, 89, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Emerald Health and Rehabilitation in Lillington. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Pierce and Lillie Patterson. Ronald enjoyed fishing, playing baseball and was an avid NC State fan. He owned and operated Patterson's Barber Shop in Mamers for...

Sep 5, 2017

Mr. Donald "Don" E. Waters, 67, of Sanford passed away Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. He was born in Martin County, the son of the late Marion and Vivian Waters. Don grew up in Jamesville, NC and was a graduate of East Carolina University. He had many roles in the Lee County School System...

Sep 1, 2017

Ernest J. Millican, 81 of Fuquay-Varina died Friday, September 1, 2017 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents, Elder and Erma Edwards Millican. He was a member of Cape Fear Presbyterian Church in Lillington. Mr. Millican was survived by his wife, Linda Patrick Millican. Daughter, Adrienne Matthews (Jason) of Fuquay-Varina. Son, Craven Millican (Kristi) of...

Aug 30, 2017

Mr. Robert "Bob" Gray Knight, 93, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, August 30, 2017 at the SECU Hospice Home in Smithfield. He was born in Guilford County, the son of the late Robert Gorrell and Gray Vernon Knight. Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Johnson Knight, son Kenneth Johnson Knight and daughter-in-law, Cheryl H....