All Obituaries

Lee "Billly" Thomas , 78 of Four Oaks passed away surrounded by his loving family at his beach home Tuesday, March 31, 2020. Mr. Thomas will have a graveside service at Dicey Dunn Cemetery in Four Oaks at 2:00 pm Friday. April 3, 2020. Rev. Stephen Prescott will be officiating the service. In order to stay in compliance with the Governor's executive order due to the Corona Virus, the graveside service is limited to 50 close friends and family. Survivors of Mr....

Mr. Dillon J. Eldridge age 94, passed away Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehab., Dunn, N.C. In light of the recent restrictions due to the Corona Virus, the family will have a Memorial Service at a later date.  Left to cherish his memories are his wife, Ida W. Eldridge of the home, daughter; Nell Coats of Raleigh, son; Gary Eldridge of Newton Grove, grandchildren; RayAnn Eldridge, Cassie Eldridge and Michaela Eldridge.  Dillon and Ida were married September...

Mrs. Sandra F. Wise, age 74, of Mt. Olive passed away at Kitty Askins Hospice Center, Goldsboro, N.C. with her loving family by her side. In light of the restrictions due to the Corona Virus the family will have a private graveside service on Sunday, March 29th at Wayne Memorial Park. They will have a Memorial Service at a later date for family and friends. The Rev. Arthur Warren will be officiating.  Left to cherish her memories are her husband; Luther A. Wise of the home,...

Graham Stewart, 90 of Erwin, passed away at Betsy Johnson Hospital on Thursday, March 26, 2020. Mr. Stewart will have a private family funeral at Erwin United Methodist Church officiated by Rev. Don Mitchell on Sunday, March 29, 2020. Interment will follow at Erwin Memorial Park of Erwin, NC.   Mr. Stewart is survived by his wife, Della Jackson Stewart of 62 years, son, Gray Stewart and wife Jan of Cary, grandchildren, Mason Stewart and Morgan Stewart, nieces, Marsha Ingalls, Ann...

Vertie Mae Surles Baker, 98, passed away peacefully at Betsy Johnson Memorial Hospital on March 19, 2020. She was born in Sampson County, NC on August 18, 1921 to the late Hassie and Luan Surles.  She was preceded in death by husband, Raymond Baker and siblings, Alice Moore, Daniel Surles, Pearl Surles, Cleatie Henry, Lee Surles and Lucille Separk.  She is a graduate of Erwin HS. and graduated Nursing School in Rocky Mt. N.C. She was well known by many Harnett Co. children for her...

Jacob Thomas Fail age 20, of Newton Grove, passed away Monday, March 16, 2020. His graveside service will be held Thursday, March 19th at 11:00 a.m. His service will be held in the Hastings Family Cemetery, Princeton. The family will receive family and friends at his home; 7580 Harper House Road, Newton Grove. Officiating will be Rev. Danny Harris.  Jacob was an Angel sent by God for his family. He was a gift to everyone that knew him. A best friend to his Dad and Brother, he was a...

Mrs. Ann W. Best age 74 of Creel Road, Faison passed away March 12, 2020 at her residence.  Mrs. Best's funeral service will be held on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at 2 pm.  The funeral will at West & Dunn Funeral Home Chapel in Newton Grove with Rev. Stanley King officiating the service.  Mrs. Best will be laid to rest at Blackman’s Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Four Oaks.  The family will receive family and friends at the funeral...

  Kenneth Edward Warren of Newton Grove, NC, passed away March 11, 2020. He was born on July 31, 1947. Kenneth was the son of the late Joe Britt Warren and Annie Lee Britt Warren of Newton Grove. Surviving are two brothers, Joe Britt Warren, Jr., of Newton Grove, David Earl Warren of Montgomery, AL, and one sister, Willie Lee Warren Schmidt of Midlothian, VA, and her husband, Donald K. Schmidt. Also surviving are five nieces and nephews; Britt Warren (Megan), Brandy Russell (Phil),...

Mrs. Nancy Cooper, 80 of Erwin, passed away on Wednesday, March 11, 2020 at her residence surrounded by her family.  Mrs. Cooper's funeral service will be held on Sunday, March 15, 2020 at 2:00 pm at the First Baptist Church of Erwin. Officiating will be Rev. Thomas Greene. A visitation will be held at West and Dunn Funeral Home of Erwin on Saturday, March 14, 2020 from 6-8 pm. Interment will follow the funeral service in Erwin Memorial Park of Erwin, NC. Nancy is survived by her...

Mr. Kenneth Jackson, age 79 of Benson passed away peacefully surrounded by his wife and friends at his residence on Sunday, March 8, 2020. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 pm at  Spring Branch Baptist Church, Cemetery Thursday, March 12, 2020. Ms. Janice Jackson will be the speaker.  The family will receive friends at the home of Ms. Janice Jackson 1190 Tarheel Rd. Benson, NC 27504. Survivors of Mr. Jackson include his wife of 49 years Janice Jackson; sister; Rita Frances...