Aug 1, 2025

Dr. Robert "Perk" Perkins passed away peacefully at his home August 1, 2025. Perk was born in 1938 to Harold and Erma Perkins of Glendale, West Virginia. Upon completing high school, he initially attended West Liberty College before transferring to West Virginia University where he completed a Bachelor degree followed by Masters and Doctorate degrees in Geology....

Jul 30, 2025

Herman Floyd Tyson, 72, of Buies Creek passed away July 30, 2025, at his home. He was born January 28, 1953, in Wilmington, NC to the late Norman and Dorothy Tyson.

He graduated from New Hanover High School in 1971 and was a devoted Wildcats supporter. Herman's Electronic Technology degree brought him to Campbell University...

Jul 29, 2025

Sandra Jean Strickland Tigrett passed away peacefully on July 29, 2025, at her residence in Bunnlevel. She just turned 74 years old. The family is deeply saddened. Sandra was born on July 14, 1951 in Sanford, NC and grew up on The Rockefeller Plantation, Harnett County, NC. Sandra was predeceased by her father and mother, William (Bill)...

Jul 28, 2025

John P. Carr Sr., 91, of Lillington, NC passed away July 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by loved ones.  He was born January 26, 1934, in Allegheny County, PA to the late Leonard and Alberta Carr.  In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wives, Patricia J. Carr and Margaret Shepard.

Jul 27, 2025

Mr. Michael "Mike" Wayne Gale, 67, of Lillington passed away Sunday, July 27, 2025, at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Joseph Gale and Sarah Matthews Gale.

Mike owned and operated Mike Gale Plumbing for many years. He loved to hunt and fish, especially with his granddaughter, Emma....

Jul 13, 2025

Tommy Lee Matthews, 83, of Angier passed away Sunday July 13, 2025. He was born April 10, 1942, in Harnett County to the late Woodrow and Helen Matthews. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his sisters Hilda Weaver and Marie Matthews.

Tommy is survived by children, Lori Matthews, Teresa Rupp...

Jul 9, 2025

Michelle Renee Short (affectionally referred to as "Chelle," "Momma," or "Love Bunny" by her husband; "Mom" by her kids, and "Gram" by her granddaughters), age 56, went to be with her Savior on July 9, 2025. Many women have done excellently, but she surpassed them all as a woman who feared the Lord and was worthy of...

Jun 18, 2025

Mrs. Margie Yow Hamilton, age 82, of Lillington died Wednesday, June 18, 2025. She was born in Darlington County, SC the daughter of the late Robert Clifton and Alean Black Yow. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry "Pete" Hamilton and sister, Esther King.

Margie is survived by...

Jun 16, 2025

E. Marshall Woodall, 87 of Lillington, NC, died peacefully in his home on June 16, 2025, with his beloved wife of 67 years, Gladys Johnson Woodall, by his side. He poured himself into his community, his church, and his family. He lived a life of  love, joy, peace, patience, kindness, gentleness, and self-control.

Marshall grew...

Jun 15, 2025

Mrs. Rachel Gray Weaver Blanchard, 95, of Fuquay-Varina, widow of the late Stanley Edward Blanchard, died Sunday, June 15, 2025, at Emerald Health and Rehab Center in Lillington. Rachel was the daughter of the late Roger and Retha Weaver of Lillington, NC.

In addition to her husband and parents, Rachel was preceded in death by...

Jun 10, 2025

Sandra Darlene Perry was born April 14, 1950 in Wake County, NC to William Cleveland Autry and Beatrice Ray Autry.

Sandy's hobbies were thrift stores and yard sales.  She was a hard-working woman, who enjoyed doing for others.  Sandy never met a stranger.

She was preceded in death by her daughter, Robbin Perry...

Jun 9, 2025

Roy Vernon McNeill, 78, of Lillington, passed away, Monday, June 9, 2025 at his home in Lillington, NC.

Roy was born on June 19, 1946 in Harnett County, NC to the late Cleve and Ruth Byrd McNeill.

He started out early in life farming and then went on to work as a material...

Jun 7, 2025

Doris Evelene Haire Murray, 87, passed away Saturday, June 7, 2025 in Lillington, NC.

Doris was born May 10, 1938 in Harnett County, NC to the late Thomas Henry and Generah Lee Smith Haire.  In addition to her parents, Doris was preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, William "Bill" Roland Murray; daughter,...

May 31, 2025

Clinton David Willingham (Cowboy), 65 of Erwin NC passed away peacefully on the morning of Saturday May 31 2025. Clint was born on August 19 1959, in Augusta Georgia to the late William Clark Willingham Jr and Linda Hughes Willingham.

Clint devoted the early years of his life in the South Carolina and Florida Army...

May 29, 2025

Donald P. Holloway died May 29, 2025. Don was the son of Craig and Edith Holloway formerly of Fuquay-Varina, NC. Visitation with the family is scheduled for Sunday, June 1, 2025 from 6-8pm in the Gathering Space of Saint Francis United Methodist Church, 2965 Kildaire Farm road, Cary, NC 27518.

He graduated from NC State...

May 29, 2025

David Lee Porter, Sr., 87, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2025 in his hometown of Lillington, NC.  Lee was born on September 27, 1937 to the late Ernie Richard and Beulah Mae Lanier Porter.    In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by 2 sisters, 3 brothers, and daughter Darlene Evelyn Porter.

Lee...

May 27, 2025

Bobby Clarence Suggs, 86, of Lillington passed away peacefully at his home May 27, 2025, surrounded by his loving family and friends.

He was born April 15, 1939, in Harnett County to the late Clarence and Alice Suggs. In addition to his parents Bobby was preceded in death by his brother Johnny Suggs and brother-in-law...

May 21, 2025

David Charles Finch, 42, loving son, brother, and friend died on Wednesday May 21, 2025. Born on December 3, 1982, in Pueblo CO, to the late William (Bill) K. Finch (Casper, WY) and the late Debra E. Strickland (Anderson Creek, NC), David was the youngest of three children. His siblings, Shannon and Michelle, were proud big sisters...

May 18, 2025

Patricia Marie Adams, 42, of Lillington, NC passed away May 18, 2025.  She was born on April 4, 1983 in Harnett County.

Trish loved animals and working on the farm.  She enjoyed fishing and looking for special rocks and arrowheads.  She was known for her cooking (especially banana pudding).  She will be greatly missed.

May 16, 2025

Ray Coates, 81, of Fuquay-Varina, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on May 16, 2025 — his 61st wedding anniversary — with his beloved wife, Ellon Coates, by his side. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, Ray lived a life rooted in faith, family, and farming.

Born May 1, 1944, in Johnston...