H. Harold Bryant
Nov 25, 2014
H. Harold Bryant Harold Bryant age 87 died Tuesday, November 25, 2014 after battling several years of declining health. Harold was born February 16, 1927 in Corsicana, Texas, son of Homer Jackson Bryant and Edell Denson Bryant. He graduated Corsicana High School in 1944; Honorable Discharged from the Navy in 1946; Graduated Navarro Junior College in 1948, and the...
Ruby Darroch
Nov 25, 2014
Mrs. Ruby Muriel Lloyd Darroch, 96, of Lillington passed away Tuesday, November 25, 2014 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was born in Johnston County, the daughter of the late Frank and Pattie Barbour Lloyd. Ruby was preceded in death by her husband, James H. Darroch, daughter, Marie Dove, sons, James "Loyd" and Alvin Darroch and grandson, Ricky...
Paul Walker
Nov 24, 2014
CW3 Paul Walker, Retired US Army, 78, of Mamers, formerly of Long Beach, NC, passed away Monday, November 24, 2014 at his home. He was preceded in death by his parents Ozell and Harvey Walker and 2 siblings. Paul leaves behind his wife of 50 years, Lillie O'Quinn Walker, 4 children, 4 grandchildren and 10 great-grandchildren. He is also...
Paula Mae Underhill
Nov 22, 2014
Mrs. Paula Mae Underhill, 40, of Lillington passed away Sunday, November 23, 2014. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late Walter Rickie Worrell and Gale Dowd Worrell. Paula was a member of Raven Rock Presbyterian Church and worked as a Teacher Assistant at Boone Trail Elementary School. She was preceded in death by her husband,...
Dorah Tart
Oct 26, 2014
Mrs. Dorah Tart, resident of Green Leaf Care Center, Lillington passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014. She was preceded in death by her husband, Paul, in 1983 and son, Thedmon, in 2014. Dorah was a long time resident of the Flatwoods Community (just outside Lillington) where she had her farm and home. For 70 years Dorah lived in that...
Betty Johnson
Oct 26, 2014
Betty Prince Johnson, 72 of Fuquay-Varina passed away Sunday, October 26, 2014 at her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born November 22, 1941 in Wake Co. to the late Lenzie Gould and Annie Vada Beasley Prince. Betty was preceded in death by her husband Thomas Ward Johnson; a son, Timothy Wade Johnson. Betty was a member of...
Thedmon Franklin Tart
Oct 14, 2014
Thedmon Franklin Tart, born April 16,1944, died on October 14, 2014 at Universal Health Care in Lillington. He was a native of Harnett County and graduated from Lillington High School where he was a member of the Beta Club. Following high school, he attended Chowan College for two years where he served as treasurer of the Kiwanis Circle K...
Robert S. Johnson
Oct 10, 2014
Mr. Robert S. Johnson, 79, of Broadway died Friday, October 10, 2014 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst. He was born April 18, 1935 in Harnett County, the son of the late Eldo Harper and Berta Dean Johnson. Robert was a graduate of Benhaven High School. He was a former Assistant Manager of Harnett County Maintenance Department, Contractor and...
Dwayne Eric Holder
Oct 6, 2014
Dwayne Eric Holder, 54 of Lillington passed away Monday, October 6, 2014 at his home. Dwayne was born July 23, 1960 in Lee Co. to the late Leonard and Bertha Holder. He was preceded in death by 3 brothers, Victor, Earl and Larry Holder. Dwayne was a member of Barbecue Presbyterian Church. He was a shipper/receiver at COTY, where...
Waylon Francis Smith Iii
Oct 6, 2014
Waylon F. Smith, III August 11, 1953 - October 6, 2014 Waylon F. Smith, III, (Dubby), of Fuquay-Varina, passed away on October 6, 2014. He was an employee of Fred Smith, Inc. Dubby is survived by his daughters, Jordan C. Smith of Fuquay-Varina and Melissa S. Parker of Willow Spring; mother, Julia J. Smith; sister, Nancy S. Winters and...
Laudie Welch Darroch
Oct 5, 2014
Laudie "Bunk" Welch Darroch, 82 of Bunnlevel passed away Sunday, October 5, 2014 at his home. Bunk was born December 13, 1931 in Harnett Co. to the late Daniel M. and Mary Catherine McDonald Darroch. He was preceded in death by a brother, Roy Darroch, 2 sisters, Pauline Matthews and Agnes Johnson; and a grandson, Tommy Ray Bradshaw. Bunk...
Bertha S. Bradley
Oct 3, 2014
Mrs. Bertha S. Bradley, 94, of Lillington peacefully went to be with her Lord on October 3, 2014 at the home of her daughter surrounded by family. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Hal Bradley, parents, Will and Beulah Simmons, 3 brothers, Lamar, Ernest and W.T. Simmons and a sister, Louise Murray. Her life was filled...
William Christian "Trace" Blackmon
Oct 2, 2014
Lillington Heaven came down and Jesus took William Christian "Trace" Blackmon, 5 Month old infant home on Thursday, October 2, 2014. Trace was born April 15, 2014 in Lee Co. to Jessica Suzanne Blackmon. Trace was preceded in death by his maternal great grandfather, James David "Jimmy" Brown. Trace was full of laughs and smiles and could brighten anyone's...
Kathy "K.K." Durocher
Sep 29, 2014
Kathy "K.K." Durocher, 53 of Lillington passed away Monday, September 29, 2014. K.K. was born January 10, 1961 in Richmond VA to the late Charles and Gailya Jordon Spicer. A memorial service will be held 6:00 P.M. Friday, October 3, 2014 at O'Quinn-Peebles-Phillips Funeral Home. The family will receive friends at the home following the service. A burial will...
Edward "Eddy" Ray Mcdonald
Sep 29, 2014
Edward (Eddy) R. McDonald, age 87 died Monday, September 29, 2014 at Emerald Health & Rehab Center in Lillington. Eddy was the 6th son of Colin & Sally McDonald. He was a veteran of World War II and retired with 36 years of civilian service with the US Department of Army, Ft. Bragg. As a lifelong member of Lillington...
Robert Lee Haire
Sep 29, 2014
Mr. Robert Lee Haire, 65 of Lillington passed away Monday, September 29, 2014 at his home. Robert was born November 8, 1948 in Harnett Co. to the late Robert Thornton Haire and Rose Mae Matthews Honeycutt. He was preceded in death by his grandparents, Rose and Hurman Matthews. A graveside service will be 3:00 P.M. Thursday, October 2, 2014...
John Owen Cooke
Sep 24, 2014
John Owen Cooke, 73 passed away peacefully in his home Wednesday, September 24, 2014. John was born April 24, 1941 in Harnett County to the late Major Owen Cooke and Lourae Austin Cooke. John never found a stranger and loved everyone. John is survived by his partner and best friend, Claudine Caulder; 2 sisters, LaVette Cooke Morgan and Barbara...
Elizabeth Gail Yow Whittington
Sep 24, 2014
Elizabeth "Lib" Gail Yow Whittington, 77 of Sanford passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2014. Lib was born June 4, 1937 in Harnett Co. to the late Frank Burton and Mallie Belle Lucas Yow. Lib got her business degree from Campbell College and continued her education at East Carolina University. She was Mrs. Central Carolina in 1957 and on the...
Rose Marie Schumann
Sep 20, 2014
Rose Marie Schumann, age 88, of Lillington, passed away on Saturday, September 20th at the Hospice House of Randolph County. She is survived by her daughter, Rose Marie Brown and sons John and Robert Schumann. A private ceremony will be held at a later date. A private ceremony will be held at a later date.
Sandra Price
Sep 17, 2014
Sandra Eatmon Price, age 67, passed away peacefully on September 17, 2014, after a 3 year battle with pancreatic cancer. She was born in Rocky Mount on March 16, 1947. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Virginia Eatmon. She attended Williford School, graduated from Benvenue High School and studied art at UNC- Greensboro. Sandra always enjoyed...
