Delores Strickland Parker
Feb 2, 2015
Delores Strickland Parker, 81, formerly of Bunnlevel, died Monday, February 2, 2015 in Littleton NC. Delores was born November 4, 1933 in Cumberland Co. to the late Eric and Bernetta Strickland. Delores was preceded in death by her husband Edmund Parker; brother, Angus Strickland and a sister, Wilma Webb. Delores was a lifelong member of Harmony Baptist Church, where...
Leonard Joseph "L.J." Patterson
Jan 29, 2015
Mr. Leonard Joseph "L.J." Patterson, 71, of Lillington passed away Thursday, January 29, 2015 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Dewey Caviness and Bessie Harrington Patterson. L.J. was a US Army veteran serving in Vietnam. He medically retired from COTY after 22 years as a distribution supervisor and...
Paul Clement Geeding
Jan 29, 2015
Paul Clement Geeding, a resident of Lillington, North Carolina, died on January 29, 2015. Mr. Geeding was born on August 14, 1958 in Wichita, Kansas. He was active in scouting and earned the Eagle Scout Award. He graduated from Wichita East High School in 1977. In 1978 Paul enlisted in the United States Navy and became a navy corpsman....
Walter Charles Davis
Jan 27, 2015
Spring Lake Walter Charles Davis, 76 of Spring Lake died Tuesday, January 27, 2015 at his sisters house surrounded by his children and family. Walter was known most for helping others. He enjoyed going to church and splitting wood. Walter was born May 23, 1938 in Theresa NY to the late Emerson Sr. and Ann Elizabeth Davis. Walter was...
Annie Merle Hodges
Jan 26, 2015
Mrs. Annie Merle McGee Sawyer Hodges, 87, of Angier went home to be with the Lord Monday, January 26, 2015 surrounded by her loving family at her residence. She was born in Johnston County, the daughter of the late Alton McGee and Floy McGee. Annie Merle was preceded in death by her husbands, Thomas Cecil Sawyer, James Dixon Hodges...
Pearl Jenny Simone Morris
Jan 26, 2015
Mrs. Pearl Jenny Simone Morris, 84, of Deland FL died Monday, January 26, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Health Systems. Pearl was born March 16, 1930 in New Jersey to the late Robert and Anna Simone. She was preceded in death by husband, Richard Foley; a son, James Foley; 2 sisters and a brother. Pearl was a devoted mother...
Beatrice H. Holder
Jan 26, 2015
Beatrice H. Holder, 78 of Sanford died Monday, January 26, 2015 at her home. Beatrice was born November 5, 1936 in Harnett Co. to the late William Itha and Mina Holder. Beatrice was preceded in death by her husband, Dannie Claude Holder; 2 brothers, Donald and Bill Holder, 3 sisters, Inez Mangum, Lee Etta Barefoot, and Lindy Clark. Beatrice...
Helen Russell Crews
Jan 14, 2015
Mrs. Helen Russell Crews, 87, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, January 14, 2015 at the Transitions Lifecare in Raleigh. She was born in Kinston, NC the daughter of the late Elliott Swan and Bryce Wooten Russell. Helen was a graduate of Southwood High School in Lenior County, Flora McDonald College and received her Masters Degree in Social Work from...
Lillie O'Quinn Walker
Jan 6, 2015
Lillie O'Quinn Walker, 93, of Mamers, formerly of Long Beach, NC went home to be with the Lord on January 6, 2015. She was preceded in death by her husbands, William Everett Norden and Paul Walker and a son, Ellis Norden. A Memorial Service will be conducted 2:00 pm Saturday, January 10, 2015 at O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Chapel. The family will...
Linda Coley Grantham
Jan 5, 2015
Linda Coley Duke Grantham, 72 of Lillington went to be with her Lord on Monday, January 5, 2015 at Emerald Health and Rehab Center. Linda was born January 10, 1942 in Wake County to the late Caleb and Marjorie Abrams Coley. Linda was preceded in death by her sisters, Madge Smith, Lucille Goff, Margaret Lee, Catherine Matthews, Anne Harris...
Angela Dare Averitte
Jan 4, 2015
Angela Dare Averitte, 34 of Lillington died Sunday, January 4, 2015. Angela was born July 15, 1980 to Donnie Averitte and the late Joan Smith Hall. She was a country girl at heart and liked horses. Angela was an out going person who loved spending time with her family. Angela is survived by a daughter, Taylor Averitte of the...
William Ellis Norden
Jan 1, 2015
William Ellis Norden, 57 of Mamers, formerly of Long Beach, NC passed away January 1, 2015. He was preceded in death by his fathers, William Everett Norden and Paul Walker. A Memorial Service will be conducted 3:00 pm Sunday, January 4, 2015 at O'Quinn-Peebles Phillips Chapel. Ellis is survived by his mother, Lillie O'Quinn Walker. Sisters: Norma West of...
Johnsie Buchanan Pace
Dec 26, 2014
Mrs. Johnsie Buchanan Pace, 91 of Lillington died Friday, December 26, 2014 at Liberty Commons Nursing Home. Johnsie was born March 22, 1923 in Lee Co. to the late A. Bryant and Mittie Mae Kelly Buchanan. Johnsie was preceded in death by her husband W.M. Pace and a grandson. Johnsie loved to plant flowers and was a fantastic cook....
Cynthia Newton
Dec 24, 2014
Cynthia (Cindy) Barnes Newton, 61, of Lillington, died at her home Wednesday afternoon, December 24th. Funeral Services will be held at Grace Community Church in Angier, officiated by Pastor Brad Talley, Saturday, December 27th. The family will receive visitors at the church at 12pm with the funeral to follow at 1pm. Graveside service will held at Woodlawn Memorial Park...
William "Willie" Hardee
Dec 22, 2014
William "Willie, G." Hardee, 63 of Erwin died Monday, December 22, 2014 at Rex Hospital, Raleigh Willie was born September 6, 1951 to the late Earl G. and Ruby Lee Barker Hardee. He was preceded in death by his nephew, Scott Hardee. Willie was a NASCAR fan and loved to garden. He was a mechanic and loved to race...
John Kendall Stewart, Sr.
Dec 16, 2014
John Kendall Stewart, Sr., 85, of Broadway died Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Emerald Health and Rehab in Lillington, North Carolina. He was born on October 17, 1929, son of the late James Kendall Stewart and Mary Lou McPhail Stewart. He was preceded in death by his brothers James Britton Stewart and Charles Elton Stewart and by his sisters...
Adele Prince Harvey
Dec 16, 2014
Adele Heath Prince Harvey passed away Tuesday, December 16, 2014 at Windsor Point Continuing Care Retirement Community in Fuquay-Varina, NC. She was born October 22, 1916 in Johnston County, and recently celebrated her 98th birthday. Adele enjoyed life to its fullest with family and friends. Her faith, southern charm ,generosity and love to family and friends will be remembered....
Robert Lenior Corbin
Dec 15, 2014
Angier Robert Lenior Corbin, 82, of Angier passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at his residence. Robert was born December 12, 1932 in Jackson Co to the late Irvin Preaulo and Alda Pressley Corbin. He was preceded in death by his wife Ruby Gardner Corbin; his son, Ronald "Ronnie" Craig Corbin; 2 brothers, Frank and Edmund Corbin. Robert was...
Kathleen Kelly Thomas
Dec 15, 2014
Mrs. Kathleen Kelly Thomas, 93, of Lillington passed away Monday, December 15, 2014 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late John F. and Nannie Laura Kelly Griffin. Kathleen loved cooking, flowers and gardening. She loved her church and supported her husband's ministry for many years. Funeral service will be 11:00 AM Thursday,...
Patricia Dianne Burgess Coleman
Dec 10, 2014
Mrs. Dianne Burgess Coleman, 63, of Broadway passed away Wednesday, December 10, 2014 at her home. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Gilbert Cameron and Rena Estelle Johnson Burgess. Dianne retired from the Ft. Bragg School System after 31 years of service as an IT Specialist Supervisor. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother...
