Feb 21, 2016

Mr. Chris Koerner, 51, of Erwin passed away Sunday, February 21, 2016 at the SECU Hospice Home in Smithfield. He was born in Cumberland County, the son of Floyd Koerner and Nancy Blanton Wood. Chris was a owner/operator truck driver for many years. He loved motorcycles, NASCAR, hunting and fishing. Chris was preceded in death by his...

Feb 20, 2016

Thomas Alexander Irvin, III, 61, of Lillington, NC died surrounded by his family on Saturday evening, February 20, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC.

Service will be held on Thursday, February 25, 2016 at 1:00pm at Harnett Memorial Park, with Rev. Mark Howard officiating. The family will receive friends from 11:00-12:45pm at O'Quinn Peebles...

Feb 16, 2016

Frances Lee Jones Tyson, of Angier, NC died on February 16, 2016. She possessed an awesome spirit, was an exceptional wife, mother, sister, friend. She was both a cancer survivor and a cancer victim. Frances was born in Suffolk, VA on July 1, 1946 to the late Thomas L. Jones and June Smiley Jones. She grew up...

Feb 14, 2016

Rev. Harvey Thomas, 98, of Lillington passed away Sunday, February 14, 2016 at his home. Rev. Thomas was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Lilla Yarborough and Tillman Melvin Thomas. He was preceded in death by his wife Kathleen Griffin Thomas and siblings, Annie Newell Brown, Tillman Clifton Thomas, Sr., Olie May Thomas, Lee...

Feb 13, 2016

Mrs. Carol Stanley Coleman, 69, of Dunn passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at her home surrounded by her family. She was born in Pike County, KY, the daughter of the late Rell and Canary Stanley. Carol was a devoted and loving Christian, wife, mother and grandmother. She was also an adoptive mother and grandmother to many....

Feb 13, 2016

Kenneth "Kenny" Davis, 53 of Lillington, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Kenny was born November 29, 1962 in Macon, MO, to Rose "Dixie" Davis and the late Chester Davis. Kenny was an avid University of NC and NASCAR fan. He enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his children. Kenny is...

Feb 10, 2016

Miss Georgia L. Wilkins, 98, died February 10, 2016 at her home in Lillington, NC. She was born in Granville County on August 15, 1917, daughter of the late William A. and Lela Peed Wilkins. Miss Wilkins was a charter member of Harmony Baptist Church, and the only woman elected Deacon. She retired after 49 years service...

Feb 8, 2016

Sherry Rene Gerehart, 47 of Linden died Monday, February 8, 2016 at her residence. Sherry was born April 14, 1968 in VA to Charles Gerehart and the late Charlotte Howard. Sherry was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Gregory Gerehart and David Goshern; and her step-father, Edgar Howard. Sherry loved spending time with her grand babies. She...

Feb 4, 2016

Mr. Malcolm Russell Stout, 91, of Lillington passed away Thursday, February 4, 2016. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late James Ray Stout and Mary Alice Ellis Stout. Malcolm was a graduate of Sanford High School and served in the US Army during WWII. He went ashore at Normandy and served with the...

Feb 1, 2016

Alvis Hulan Black June 3, 1926-February 1, 2016 Al Black, a Harnett County native who coached high school sports in five decades and was named to the NC High School Athletic Association Hall of Fame in 2006. Al spent his childhood in Lillington where he grew up on a farm during the depression and developed a love...

Feb 1, 2016

Harold Elmer Owen, Sr. died Monday, February 1, 2016, in Fayetteville, N.C. He was born on April 12, 1929 in Clay County, Alabama to Mamie Evans Owen and Pelzer Eugene Owen. Harold was the youngest of four siblings, all of whom preceded him in death. He was married for 65 years to Eleanor Frances Lett Owen who...

Jan 31, 2016

Mrs. Edna K. Newton, 98, of Lillington passed away Sunday, January 31, 2016 at Harnett Woods Nursing Home in Dunn. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Nathan and Elizabeth Kelly. Edna worked for the Harnett County Register of Deeds and also served as the Deputy Secretary for the Harnett County Sheriff. She...

Jan 27, 2016

Mrs. Iris H. McDonald, 88, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2016 at Green Leaf Care Center in Lillington. She was born in Granville County, the daughter of the Elijah Graham and Lela Matthews Hudgins. Iris and her husband, Fred owned and operated Mason's Store for over 20 years. She was an active member of Calvary...

Jan 26, 2016

Mr. Erick Buckley, 39, of Cleveland, Ohio, formerly of Broadway, passed away January 26, 2016 in Ohio. He was born in Oklahoma City, OK, the son of the late Edward Allen Buckley and Gloria Faye Brown. Erick was known as a practical joker who was loved by everyone who knew him. A memorial service will be held...

Jan 19, 2016

Mr. Connie Mack Johnson, 65, went home to be with the Lord Tuesday, January 19, 2016 at his farm.

There were will be gathering and memorial at a later date. A guest book will be available at O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home Thursday, January 21, 2016 and Friday, January 22, 2016 from 9:00 AM-5:00 PM. In lieu...

Jan 16, 2016

The Reverend Norman Eugene Gossett, Sr. passed away quietly at home after a long battle with chronic heart disease. In his last days he will be remembered for his infectious large smile and the twinkle in his blue eyes. Norman was born in Rocky Mount on January 12, 1928. As the eighth child of nine children, it...

Jan 14, 2016

J.C. Knight, 67 of Lillington died Thursday, January 14, 2016 at Central Carolina Hospital. J.C. was born November 10, 1948 in Harnett Co. to the late John and Mavis Stanley Knight. He was preceded in death by his sister, Linda Narron. J.C. was a self-employed mechanic for 46 years. He was known for his sense of humor...

Jan 13, 2016

Cynthia "Cindy" Ann Coates Baker, 50 of Holly Springs was called home Wednesday, January 13, 2015 at Wake Med Cary Hospital.

Cindy was born March 5, 1965 in Wake Co. She was a fantastic wife, beloved mother and best friend of her children and beautiful granddaughters who adored her. She loved her mom, dad and...

Jan 3, 2016

Mrs. LaVerne Wilborn Bain, 81, of Bunnlevel passed away Sunday, January 3, 2016 at Transitions LifeCare in Cary. She was born March 13, 1934 to the late Gary Washington and Mary Louise Salmon Wilborn. Mrs. Bain was a loving and dedicated mother, grandmother, and farm wife. She grew up in Chalybeate Springs Baptist Church until marrying her...

Dec 31, 2015

Mr. Ricky "Rick" L. Lucas, 59, of Lillington passed away Thursday, December 31, 2015. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Lonnie F. Lucas and Betty L. Lucas. He was a graduate of Erwin High School and Central Carolina Community College. Rick retired from the Harnett County School System Bus Garage after 36...