All Obituaries

Mr. Henry Lewis, 68, of 4310 Bunnlevel-Erwin Road, Erwin, passed away August 9, 2020.  The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Joseph Cathey, 70, of 229 East L Street, Erwin, passed away August 6, 2020.  The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Darrett L. Robinson, 71, of 7419 Third Street, Wade, passed away August 5, 2020. He is survived by: his daughter - Filisa Murphy of Wade, NC; his grandchildren:  Disha Daretta Murphy, Marquis Murphy, Wytisha Liggons, Deonte Liggons, and Nicholas Robinson-Carter;  four great grandchildren: Jazzmin Murphy, Jimmie Robinson III, Mariah Murphy and Malaya Murphy.  He also leaves to grieve his sisters:  Janis Patricia Robinson-Mathis (Johnny*Late*), Veronica Robinson, Eunice...

Mr. Marvin L. Moore, 59, of 72 Rad Street, Lillington, passed away August 4, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories: mother - Maxine Moore of the home; sons - Patrick Lee Moore (Laquonya) of Spring Lake, Marquis Moore of Lillington, and Antonio Moore; grandchildren - Zariyah, Zeveah, Zachariyah, Justice, Ta’Marion and Ta”Marra; sister - Janet Moore of Lillington; brother - John Kenneth Moore of Garner; maternal aunts whom were reared as sisters - Betty Kelly (Johnny) of...

Mr. Kenneth Bell, 66, of 304 West Church Street, Benson, passed away August 3, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife - Patricia Bell of 38 years of the home; daughters - Denita Devega of Wake Forest, Shanita Tabb-D'Angelo (Joe) of Wake Forest, Denise Williams of Four Oaks, Lakesha Surles of Benson; son - Christopher Williams of Selma; sister - Cleo "Ann" McKinnon (James) of Benson; brothers - Vance Wynn of Selma, Horace Bell (Vanessa) of Benson, Stacy Bell of...

Mrs. Birdie L. Matthews, 85, of 166 H H McKoy Lane, Fuquay-Varina, passed away August 1, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories: her children - Lillie Canady, Clifton Matthews, Rosa Dennis, Erden Blount, Willie Matthews, Jr., Rayvon Matthews, and Lola Evans. She also leaves many memories with her grandchildren, great grandchildren, nieces, nephews, cousins, and friends. The viewing will be Friday, August 7, 2020 at the Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Angier, from 12 Noon...

Mr. Neal Reese, Jr., 54, of 74 Holiday Road, Bunnlevel, passed away July 28, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories: his mother - Sarah Reese; sisters - Keturah Reese of Raleigh, Francine Reese of Bunnlevel; nephews - Isaiah Reese, Isaac Reese; a host of cousins and other family members. The viewing will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn, from 10:00 am - 11:00 am with no more than 10 individuals at any one time. The funeral service will be conducted...

Mr. Tracy Pate, 37, of Durham, formerly of Lillington, passed away July 26, 2020. He leaves to cherish his memories: his daughter - Ome Wiggins of Dunn; four step children; mother - Luvenia Pate of Lillington; brothers - Timothy Pate of Bunnlevel, Michael Pate of Garner; aunt - Irene Pate of Laurinburg; his fiancee' - Elizabeth Wiggins of Durham, with whom he lived; and other relatives and friends. The viewing will be Saturday, August 1, 2020 at the Dafford Funeral Home...

Mrs. Inez M. Lee, 90, of 128 West Church Street, Angier, passed away July 25, 2020. She leaves to cherish her memories: son - Rickey Lee (Karen); daughter-in-law - Beverly Pigford; grandchildren - Lakeyanttie "Tasha" McKoy, Ronald Edgar Lee, Jr., Keonna Parker Ronoiz (Jeff), Damian Lee, Angela Autry (Travis); nine great grandchildren, three great great grandchildren; goddaughter - Willie Mae McKoy; and a host of other family and friends. The viewing will be Tuesday, July 28, 2020...

Mrs. Mary "Mag" Vandergriff, 80, of 551 Chinaberry Lane, Angier, passed away July 16, 2020. She was the daughter of the late Archie and Esther Smith McNeill of Scotland County.  She married Clyde Vandergriff and moved to Harnett County where she resided until God called her home. She is survived by: her children - Deaconess Teresa Farrington (Daniel) of the home, Barbara Vandergriff of Angier, Deacon Clyde Vandergriff, Jr. (Cora) of Angier, David Vandergriff...