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Linda Carol Maher
Jan 16, 2014
Mrs. Linda Carol Maher, 56, of Lillington passed away Thursday, January 16, 2014 at her home. She was born in France, the daughter of the late Howard William and Alice Watson Amidon. Linda loved family more than life itself. She will be deeply missed. Linda was preceded in death by her sister, Kathleen Swank and brother, Benedict Amidon. Memorial...
Linda Bell Newton
Jan 13, 2014
Linda Bell Newton, 68, of Lillington passed away Monday, January 13, 2014 at her home. Linda was born on March 1, 1945 to Hubert and Beatrice Bell of Lillington, NC. Linda lived her entire life in Harnett County. In 1964, Linda married the love of her life, Michael Newton. They would have celebrated their 50th wedding anniversary this year....
Gary Lindsay Sykes
Jan 10, 2014
Mr. Gary Lindsay Sykes, 62, of Sanford died Friday, January 10, 2014 at his home. He was born in Lee County, the son of the late Paul Alonzo and Helen Oneta Womack Sykes. Gary worked as an electrician for Aruaco Panels in Moncure for 35 years. His hobbies included computers and gaming. Gary enjoyed family gatherings. Graveside service will...
Tom Jerald Stanley, Jr.
Jan 7, 2014
Bunnlevel Thomas "Tom" J. Stanley, Jr., 57, of Bunnlevel, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 7, 2014 at Wake Med Raleigh. Tom was born on May 13, 1956 in Columbus, Ohio to Goldie M. and the late Thomas J. Stanley. Tom was preceded in death by a brother, Dennis. Tom was a Navy Veteran and had...
Vila Ellis Michaels
Jan 4, 2014
Mrs. Vila Ellis Michaels,75, of Mamers died Saturday, January 4, 2014 at Central Harnett Hospital in Lillington. She was a life-long resident of Harnett County, the daughter of the late Larry Junion and Mary Margaret Butler Ellis. Mrs. Michaels was preceded in death by her husband of 52 years, Jack Michaels. She was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother and...
Mary Latham Foster Waters
Jan 1, 2014
Sanford Mary Latham Foster Waters, 65, of Sanford died Wednesday, January 1, 2014 at Duke University Hospital. Mary Latham was born in Rocky Mount NC and grew up in Plymouth. She was the daughter of the late Joseph and Louise Brinkley Foster. A graduate of East Carolina University, she received her Bachelors of Fine Arts in Arts Education. She...
Catherine Jean Lamm Reynolds
Dec 19, 2013
Lillington Catherine Jean Lamm Reynolds, 61 of Lillington passed away Thursday, December 19, 2013 at Betsy Johnson Regional Hospital. Catherine is the daughter of Wilbert Lamm and the late Barbara McGuire. She is survived by her husband Tom Reynolds of the home; a daughter, Catherine Yvette Hope of Lillington; a brother, Robert Lamm and wife Cathy of Pikeville; 3...
Joyce Butts Brown
Dec 13, 2013
Mrs. Joyce Butts Brown, 78, of Bunnlevel died Friday, December 13, 2013 at her home. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Roy W. and Thelma Partin Butts. Joyce was preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, Aubert Brown; brother, Douglas Butts and a grandson, Joseph Brown. She owned and operated Butts and...
Melba T. "Grandmel" Wester
Dec 10, 2013
Melba "Grandmel" Wester, 73 of Raleigh died Tuesday, Dec. 10, 2013. A native of Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Evada Willis Tart. A graveside service will be conducted 2:30 pm Friday, December 13, 2013 at Harnett Memorial Park in Lillington. The family will receive friends from 1:00-2:15 pm prior to the service at...
James "Sid" Miller
Dec 9, 2013
James "Sid" Siddall Miller 61, of Lillington died Monday, December 9, 2013 at Rex Hospital. A native of Harnett County, he was the son of the late Telford A. and Sarah Bethea Miller. Sid was a long-time employee of Phelps Welding and local business owner in Lillington. He was well known in the community and will be sorely missed....
Thurman Henry Rogers
Dec 5, 2013
Thurman Henry Rogers, 82 of Lillington died Thursday, December 5, 2013, at Emerald Health and Rehab. Mr. Rogers was born September 9, 1931, in Greensboro to the late Henry Aaron and Josie Collins Rogers. He spent the majority of his life in Harnett County. He was preceded in death by his wife of 41 years, Doris Gilchrist Rogers; sister,...
Candace "Candy" Singleton
Nov 29, 2013
Mrs. Flora Candace "Candy" Rogers Singleton, age 64 of Lillington, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, November 29, 2013. She was the daughter of the late Tommie Hubert and Lida Mae Rogers. A native of Princeton, NC she worked as a real estate agent with Century 21 in Goldsboro and later with ReMax Signature Home Builders...
Helen Holder
Nov 26, 2013
Mrs. Helen Long Holder, 69, of Lillington, formerly of Fayetteville, died November 26, 2013 at Central Carolina Hospital in Sanford surrounded by her family. She was born in New Hanover County, the daughter of the late Jim Mack and Edna Marie Clemmons Savage. Mrs. Holder was preceded in death by 3 brothers and a sister. She retired as a...
Edith Burkert
Nov 18, 2013
Memorial service will be held at a later date.Memorial service will be held at a later date.
Virginia Stanford
Nov 16, 2013
December 30, 1926-November 16, 2013 Virginia Lee Campbell Stanford passed away peacefully in her sleep on Saturday morning, November 16, 2013, about a month shy of her 87th birthday. She was the granddaughter of James Archibald Campbell, the founder of Campbell University, and daughter of Marion Lee Newman and Arthur Carlyle Campbell. Virginia is survived by her four children...
John Marshall Johnson
Nov 15, 2013
John Marshall Johnson, 87, of Lillington passed away Friday, November 15, 2013 at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill. John was preceded in death by his parents Chesley and Arlie Wester Johnson. A brother, Larry Johnson. John was a master carpenter and home builder. He was an avid hunter and loved the outdoors. John served in the US Army...
Faye Yow
Nov 14, 2013
Mrs. Faye Powell Yow, 73, of Lillington died Thursday, November 14, 2013 at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. She was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Obie Powell and Bertha Davis Powell. Mrs. Yow was unselfishly devoted to her family. She was preceded in death by her sister, Peggy Holland. Funeral service will be 2:00 PM Sunday,...
Michael Allen Webb
Nov 6, 2013
Lillington Michael Allen Webb, 22, of Lillington, died Wednesday November 6, 2013 at his residence. Michael loved spending time at the beach and going on long walks. Michael is survived by his mother and step father, Cheryl and Donald Flowers of the home; Father, Anthony Scott Webb and wife Letitia of Bunnlevel; Maternal grandparents, Ruthann Bernett and husband Robert...
Tony Johnson Byrd
Nov 1, 2013
Tony Johnson Byrd, 55 of Lillington passed away Friday, November 1, 2013 at his residence surrounded by his family. Mr. Byrd was a member of Calvary Baptist Church, Lillington. Mr. Byrd was preceded in death by his father, Wilbon Johnson Byrd and his step-daughter, Tiffany Lemons. Funeral Services will be held 3:00 P.M. Monday, November 4, 2013 at Calvary...
Jerry "Pete" Hamilton
Oct 28, 2013
Mr. Jerry Glenn "Pete" Hamilton, 71, of Lillington died Monday, October 28, 2013 at his home. He was born in Harnett County, the son of the late William Harry and Eunice Fore Hamilton. Pete was a general contractor over 30 years. He was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Hamilton Johnson West and brother, Franklin Delano Hamilton. Graveside...

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