Lloyd E. Sharp, Jr.
Apr 30, 2014
Mr. Lloyd E. Sharp, Jr., 59, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, April 30, 2014 at Wake Medical Center in Cary. He was born in Delaware Co., PA, the son of the late Lloyd E. Sharp, Sr. and Anna Boyko Sharp. Lloyd was the heart and soul of his family. He enjoyed spending time with his grandkids, working in the...
Pinkston Eugene Byrd
Apr 24, 2014
Mr. Pinkston Eugene Byrd, 53, of Lillington passed away Thursday, April 24, 2014 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of Jack Byrd and Hazel Lee Byrd. Eugene worked as a carpenter for Rock Lee Builders and Jackson Builders of Dunn for over 25 years. He loved hunting, fishing and woodworking. Eugene also enjoyed cooking...
Gilbert Franklin Moore
Apr 23, 2014
Mr. Gilbert Franklin Moore, 91, of Broadway passed away Wednesday, April 23, 2014 at Westfield Rehabilitation and Health Center in Sanford. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late Willie Carson Moore and Beulah Ryals Moore Knight. Gilbert was preceded in death by his wife, Lela Ruth Thomas Moore and sister, Katherine Faircloth. Gilbert was a...
Charlotte Austin Howard
Apr 19, 2014
Charlotte Austin Howard, 72 of Fuquay-Varina passed away Saturday, April 19, 2014 at her home. Charlotte was born in Newport News, VA to the late Wilbur and Olga Winfield Austin. Charlotte was preceded in death by 2 sons, David Goshern and Greg Gerehart. She was talented in many different areas. She loved spending time with her children and grand...
William "Billy" Ray Creasey
Apr 16, 2014
William "Billy" Ray Creasey, 71, of Harrisburg Pennsylvania, and formerly of Timberville, VA passed away quietly at the home of his daughter Tammy Bowman in Harrisonburg, VA on April 16, 2014. Mr. Creasey was born in Rockingham Co. on November 22, 1942 to the late Ruby Sellers and Lewis Creasey. He was raised by his grandparents the late Ruben...
John Waylon Porter, Sr.
Apr 15, 2014
Lillington John Waylon Porter, Sr. 79 went to be with our Lord and Savior Tuesday, April 15, 2014. A native of Harnett Co. he was the son of the late Ernie And Beulah Lanier Porter. He was preceded in death by his wife of 50 years, Margie Moore Porter; 2 brothers, Willard and Rex Porter; 2 sisters, Eunice Mason...
Bradeene Blackmon Vail
Apr 9, 2014
Mrs. Bradeene Blackmon Vail, 89, of Raleigh, formerly of Buies Creek, passed away Wednesday, April 9, 2014 at Brighton Gardens in Raleigh. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Junius Fulton and Katye Hatcher Blackmon. Mrs. Vail was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Taylor Vail and daughter, Phyllis Ann Vail. She worked as...
Elaine "Lucy" Martin
Apr 6, 2014
Elaine "Lucy" Martin, 62 of Lillington passed away Sunday, April 6, 2014 surrounded by her family. Elaine was born in Cumberland Co. to the late Louise Williams and Neil Scott. She was preceded in death by 2 brothers, Neil Calvin and Ronnie Calvin. Elaine was a beloved wife, mother and sister. She was the best grandmother that any grandchild...
Stella Akers
Apr 4, 2014
Mrs. Stella Marie Blankenship Akers, 88, of Spring Lake passed away Friday, April 4, 2014 at her home. She was born in Maitland, WV, the daughter of the late William Henry and Renda Jane Milam Blankenship. Mrs. Akers was preceded in death by her husband, Wilda Akers; daughter, Drena Gay Glover; son, Ricky Dean Akers and several brothers. She...
Jessie G. Patterson
Apr 3, 2014
Jessie G. Patterson, 87 of Broadway died Thursday, April 3, 2014 at her residence. Jessie was born in Lee County to the late Wilbur Marvin and Ella Maude Gillis. She was preceded in death by her husband Madison Cleo Patterson and 2 sons, Travis and Delbert Patterson. Jessie was a member of the Women's Missionary Group and taught Sunday...
Dewey Avery
Mar 30, 2014
Coats Dewey Talwadge "Tom" Avery, 80 of Coats passed away Sunday, March 30, 2014 at Betsey Johnson Hospital. Tom was born in Harnett Co. to the late Sally Gaster and Arthur Dewey Avery. He is preceded in death by 5 brothers, Dossie, David, Clyde, Leonard, and Winfeild Avery; sister, Helen Royals; a grandson, Garrett Blackman, Tom loved his children...
Alice Faye Dickens
Mar 29, 2014
Ms. Alice Faye Dickens, 63, of Broadway passed away Saturday, March 29, 2014 at Tara Plantation in Carthage. She was born in Lee County, the daughter of the late William Winfield and Nellie Rose McCauley Dickens. Ms. Dickens was a Real Estate agent in Sanford and surrounding areas for many years. She enjoyed traveling to the mountains and beaches...
Ellen M. Sikes
Mar 26, 2014
Mrs. Ellen Moseley Sikes, beloved mother, grandmother and great grandmother, entered into rest on Wednesday, March 26, 2014. Mrs. Sikes was a member of the Lillington Baptist Church and sang in the choir there for many years. She was a retired professor from Campbell University where she taught in the Lundy-Fetterman School of Business for almost 40 years, beginning...
Thomas Lee Smart
Mar 26, 2014
Retired MSG. Thomas Lee Smart US Army, 55, of Lillington passed away Wednesday, March 26, 2014. He was born in Sumter County, SC the son of the late James Allen Smart, II and Katie Elmore Smart. Lee served 28 years in the US Army before retiring. During his career with Special Forces, he served in Desert Storm and Afghanistan....
Minnie Dean
Mar 25, 2014
Mrs. Minnie Wilson Bradsher Dean, 95, of Lillington peacefully passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at her home. She was born in Granville County, NC, the daughter of the late Fredey Booth and Minnie Anne Haskins Bradsher. Minnie was preceded in death by her husband, Thelbert Dean. She and her husband owned and operated Dean's Grocery in Lillington for...
Bobby G. Johnson
Mar 25, 2014
Bobby G. Johnson, 76 of Lillington passed away Tuesday, March 25, 2014 at the William Dunlap Center in Raleigh. Bobby was born in Johnston Co. to the late James and Ethel Johnson. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Sandra Wilson. Bobby loved taking trips to the mountains and the beach. He enjoyed working on lawn mowers...
Hazel M. Weaver
Mar 24, 2014
Mrs. Hazel M. Weaver, 95, of Buies Creek passed away Monday, March 24, 2014 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Sion H. and Lessie Upchurch Mitchell. Mrs. Weaver worked at Barefoot Oil Co. in Dunn and also Lewis Oil Co. in Lillington. She retired from Campbell University after...
Albert "Al" T. Swink, Sr.
Mar 18, 2014
Mr. Albert "Al" Thomas Swink, Sr., 83, of Angier passed away Tuesday, March 18, 2014 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. He was born July 23, 1930 in Waynesboro, VA. After retiring from the Government Printing Office with 30 years of service, Al spent his time woodworking, quilting, and spending time with his family and his beloved friend Betty...
Brenda Joyce Christian
Mar 7, 2014
Brenda Joyce Christian, 71 ,of Summerville, South Carolina passed away Friday, March 7, 2014. She was born March 15, 1942, the daughter of the late Lucille and Jim Christian. She is survived by her children, sons, Neil (Debbie) Byrd, Chris (Tamara) Byrd and daughter Allison Byrd; grandchildren, Kyra, Kayleigh, Carson, Zoe and Jamie; siblings, Faye (Tom) Brown, Nancy Christian,...
John Ryan Parker
Mar 5, 2014
Infant John Ryan Parker 8 months old of Harnett County, the son of Madison Parker and Monique Horton passed away Wednesday at UNC Memorial Hospital. J.R. was graciously born to be a hero and was taken so peacefully to save many lives. He will continue to live on through others. Funeral Service will be conducted 4:00, Sunday, March 9,...
