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John Paul Carr
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.
...Michael "Mike" Wayne Gale
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....
Tommy Lee Matthews
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...
Michelle Renee Short
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...
Margie Yow Hamilton
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...
E. Marshall Woodall
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...
Rachel W. Blanchard
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...
Sandra Darlene (Autry) Perry
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...
Roy Vernon Mcneill
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...
Doris Evelene (Haire) Murray
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,...
Clint "Cowboy" D. Willingham
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...
Donald P. Holloway
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...
David Lee Porter
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...
Bobby Clarence Suggs
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...
David Charles Finch
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...
Patricia Marie Adams
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.
...Ray Coates
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...
Nicky Mearl Salyers
May 12, 2025
Nicky Mearl Salyers, 63, of Angier, formerly of Coeburn, VA, passed away, Monday, May 12, 2025 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington, NC.
Nick was born March 21, 1962 in Virginia. He was a graduate of Ervington High School and was employed as a correctional officer with Red Onion State Prison in Pound, VA.
...Marshall Allen Mclean
May 12, 2025
Mr. Marshall Allen McLean, 62, of Lillington passed away May 12, 2025, unexpectedly. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Edgar Leon and Inez Lanier McLean. In addition to his parents, Marshall was preceded in death by his sister, Patricia Eloise McLean and brother, Hoyt Leon McLean. Marshall was a good-hearted person who...
Mabel "Maybelle" Collins Hilton
May 11, 2025
Mabel "Maybelle" Collins Hilton, 79, of Lillington passed away at her home May 11, 2025 surrounded by her loving family. She was born in the Luart community (between Lillington and Mamers) on November 25, 1945 to the late George Washington Collins and Callie Elizabeth Page Collins. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by...

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