Oct 10, 2025

Jerry Dean Godfrey, 82, of Broadway, passed away, Friday, October 10, 2025 at Liberty Commons Nursing Care Center in Sanford, NC.

Jerry was born March 12, 1943 in Lee County to the late Harvey V. Godfrey, Sr. and Josephine Buchanan Godfrey.   He was a member of Holly Springs Baptist Church.

He was preceded...

Oct 8, 2025

Mr. Billy Gene Laviner, age 87, passed away on October 8, 2025. He is survived by his loving wife of 37 years, Gayle Parker Holder; his daughter Della Rose Laviner Woollen, spouse Lee Woollen, grandchildren Kaitlyn Marie Woollen and Victoria Rose Woollen; his daughter Anita Lynn Laviner Linton, spouse Ron Linton, grandchildren Josiah Franklin Linton, Amelia Lynn...

Oct 7, 2025

Linda Turner Perkins, 82, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 7, 2025, surrounded by her loving family. A devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, Linda found immense joy in the simple things in life. She loved traveling, bird watching from her window, and, most of all, spending time with her beloved family. Her warmth and gentle spirit...

Oct 5, 2025

Charlene Roach Henninger – known to friends as Pat, to family as Patsy, and lovingly as Mom, Grandma Pat, G-mom, or Gigi – passed away peacefully on October 5, 2025 at the age of 94, surrounded by her family.

She was born January 30, 1931 to the late Charles Arthur Roach and Nellie Florence Roach...

Sep 30, 2025

Mr. Charles "Charlie" T. Lyles, Sr., 86, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, September 30, 2025, at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born in Spartanburg, SC, the son of the late John W. Lyles, Jr. and Ann Porter Lyles Rankin. In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by a grandson, Jon Robert Lyles,...

Sep 28, 2025

Randy Hyman McNeill, 64, of Lillington, NC, passed away at his home on Sunday, September 28, 2025. Born in Lee County, Randy was the son of the late Dannie and Velma McNeill. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Dannie McNeill Jr.; sister, Loretta McNeill; and brother-in-law, George Blackmon....

Sep 23, 2025

Phillip Marvin Walden Jr. "Phil", 83 of Lillington, peacefully passed away September 23, 2025 while surrounded by his family. Phil was born June 22, 1942 in Halifax County, Virginia to the late Ola Mae Thompson Walden and Phillip Marvin Walden, Sr.

Phil is survived by his loving and devoted wife of 60 years, Brenda McInville...

Sep 21, 2025

Judith "Judy" Baker Nipper was healed from dementia and all other physical ailments as she became present with her Lord and Savior, Christ Jesus, on Sunday, September 21, 2025. The family is very appreciative to the Elizabethtown Healthcare Center along with Liberty Hospice.

Judy was a longtime devoted member of Lillington Baptist Church and the...

Sep 19, 2025

In Loving Memory of Mrs. Elizabeth "Betty" Breder

It is with heavy hearts and deep love that we announce the passing of Elizabeth "Betty" Breder, aged 87, of Fuquay Varina, who peacefully left us on Friday, September 19, 2025, at Transitions Life Care in Raleigh, NC.

Born and raised in Brooklyn,...

Sep 17, 2025

James "Bill" William Thomas, 89, of Spring Lake, passed away peacefully, Wednesday, September 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by family.  Bill was born November 9th, 1935 in Anderson, South Carolina to the late Nellie Ruth and James Pleger Thomas.  He is preceded in death by his brothers, Sam Thomas and Bob Thomas; sister, Faye Blevins; daughter,...

Sep 7, 2025

Clair L. "Butch" Maschauer, 86, passed away September 7, 2025 at the Laurels of Glenn in Garner, NC.  He was born in Washington, DC, on June 26, 1939 to the late Charles Phillip Mashauer and Sylvia Lee Marshall Maschauer.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his wife, Carol Elaine Maschauer.

Butch enjoyed...

Sep 5, 2025

Mr. Walter Gentry, 83, of Lillington passed away Friday, September 05, 2025, at Lillington Health and Rehab Center. Walter was born in Nash County, the son of the late Rev. Walter Francis Gentry and Odelia Perkins Gentry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife of 58 years, Patsy Dean Gentry.

Sep 5, 2025

Leon Douglas McKnight, 72, son of the late L.E. McKnight, Jr. and Mary Margaret Lanier McKnight, died Friday, September 5, 2025.

Doug graduated from Buies Creek High School and attended Campbell University prior to serving in the U.S. Army. Following his military service, he worked for McKnight's Drug Store in Coats before beginning a career...

Sep 1, 2025

Mrs. Selma Lett Cummings, 97, of Lillington passed away Monday, September 1, 2025, at Emerald Health and Rehab Center in Lillington. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Willie Puzie and Verta Cox Lett. In addition to her parents, Selma was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Lee Winfred Cummings;...

Aug 27, 2025

William "Bill" T. Stanley 79, of Fuquay-Varina passed away on August 27, 2025 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.

Bill was born on April 3, 1946, in Jacksonville, NC to the late Frank and Julia Stanley. He grew up in Roanoke Rapids, NC where he played football at Roanoke Rapids High School. Bill was...

Aug 23, 2025

Frances Carolyn Kernodle Lassiter, 86, of Lillington, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Saturday, August 23, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on March 13, 1939, in High Point, North Carolina, Carolyn was the eldest daughter of the late William Paul Kernodle and Esther Kenyon Kernodle. She was a graduate of Elise...

Aug 12, 2025

Robin Elizabeth Montgomery, 40, passed away August 12, 2025.  She was born July 25, 1985 in Stoughton, Massachusetts to James and Debra (Acker) Montgomery.  Robin is preceded in death by grandparents, Kenneth Acker, Charles Leonard, and Robert Montgomery; and uncle, Alan Montgomery.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her life partner, Maurice...

Aug 8, 2025

Dalton Moore Ausley, age 21, of Fuquay-Varina, beloved son of Marty and Kay Ausley, and loving mother Wanda Ann Beasley passed away Friday August 8, 2025. Dalton attended LaFayette Elementary School, Harnett Central Middle School, and Harnett Central High School where he was an outstanding catcher for the Trojans Baseball Team. He furthered his education and continued...

Aug 6, 2025

Joanne Johnson Fore, 90, of Lillington passed away August 6, 2025, at Lillington Health and Rehab. She was born February 9, 1935, in Harnett County, NC to the late Fred and Alice Johnson. In addition to her parents Joanne was proceeded in death by husbands Dewey A. Hall and Bobby Dean Fore; brothers Fitzhugh Johnson and Oliver...

Aug 2, 2025

Kenneth Ashley Stewart, 82, of Buies Creek, NC, passed away peacefully at home with his family by his side, on Saturday, August 2, 2025. He was born on November 27, 1942, in Harnett County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Ashley E. Stewart of Buies Creek.

Kenneth graduated from Buies Creek High School and earned...