McNeill Legacy Funeral Home

02/17/2026

John Franklin Register

Mr. John Franklin Register, age 84, passed away peacefully February 11, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 26, 1941, in Bladen County, North Carolina.

John was a hardworking and dedicated man who spent his career as an industrial line worker with Burlington Mills. He was known for his kind heart, gentle spirit, and genuine love for people. In his free time, he especially enjoyed fishing, a pastime that brought him great peace and happiness.

He attended Zion Hill Baptist Church and was a member of Love Grove Baptist Church.

John was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Evelyn Register; his parents, Walter Otis Register and Annie Mae Register; his daughter, Debra Register Hill; his brothers, Walter Register and Charles Register; and his sisters, Shirley Edge and Merle Owens.

He leaves to cherish his memory his son, John Michael Register (Nicole) of St. Pauls; his sisters, Linda Monroe of Tar Heel and Jean Register McLaughlin of Wilmington; his grandchildren, Johnathan, Katelyn, Emily, Mandy, Hanna, Cody, and Travis; as well as six great-grandchildren, along with many extended family members and friends.

A funeral service will be held on Sunday, February 22, 2026, at 3:00 p.m. in the chapel of McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home. The family will receive friends from 2:00 p.m. until 3:00 p.m. prior to the service.

John will be remembered for his warmth, his laughter, and the love he shared so freely with those around him.

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02/08/2026

Craig Allen Horne

Craig Allen Horne, age 67, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on February 5, 2026, at his residence.

Born September 2, 1958, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Craig was the son of the late Perry H. Horne and Lannie Scott Horne. He spent his life rooted in Cumberland County and worked with the Purolator Co. prior to retiring.

Craig was preceded in death by his parents; his wife, Sharon McLeod Horne; and his brothers, Jerry Horne and Kenneth Horne; as well as his sister, Margaret Horne.

He is survived by his brothers, Ronald Hal Horne (Sandra) of Lumber Bridge and Neil Stanley Horne of Stedman; along with three nieces and nephews, including Dana Horne, Kevin Horne and Christy Horne; four great nieces and nephews, Leanna Carter, Joshua Thomas, Destiny Carter, and Millie Horne a host of other relatives and friends.

Craig enjoyed the simple things in life. He especially loved fishing and camping, finding peace and enjoyment outdoors. These moments brought him comfort and happiness and were among his favorite ways to spend time.

A funeral service will be held at McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home Chapel, Wednesday, February 11, 2026 at 2:00p.m. with Rev. Terry Dooley officiating. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service. Interment will follow at Big Rockfish Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

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02/08/2026

02/03/2026

Joyce Jackson Bullard

Joyce J. Bullard, age 82, was born August 29, 1943 in Martin Co., North Carolina to the late, Cleo and Mildred Jackson and departed this life on January 30, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She was preceded in death by her husband, James E. Bullard, and several siblings, including Frank Jackson, Peggy Ayers, and Bud Jackson.

She is survived by her two sons, Steven Bullard (Veronica) and Randall Bullard; one brother, Fernando Jackson; six grandchildren; fourteen great-grandchildren; and a host of other relatives and friends who will miss her dearly.

Joyce was an avid reader and a retired educator with Fort Bragg Schools, where she dedicated nearly 30 years to educating and shaping the lives of young people. Joyce was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother who cherished her family deeply. She lived a life marked by service, dedication, and compassion for others.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, February 10, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home Chapel, St. Pauls, North Carolina.

Arrangements are entrusted to McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home.

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01/30/2026

Phyllis Council Simmons

Phyllis C. Simmons, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 30, 2026. She was born and raised in Gray's Creek, where she learned the values of hard work, perseverance, and responsibility while growing up in a farming family. She was the daughter of Marvin and Mildred Council of St. Pauls. She was preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Tommy Simmons, and her brother, Steve.

In the late 1960s, Phyllis met Tommy Simmons, the love of her life. They were married on December 10, 1971, and welcomed one daughter, Lisa. Phyllis and Tommy worked side by side operating Fayetteville Wrecker Service until Tommy's passing in 1992.

After her husband's death, Phyllis worked faithfully at Monarch Cleaners, Belk, and the Trophy House, where she was known for her honesty, dependability, and strong work ethic. Through her example, she taught her daughter the importance of strength, independence, and resilience. Phyllis leaves behind her beloved daughter, Lisa Johnson, and her husband, John, as well as her cherished grandchildren, Kaitlyn, Kyle, and Zach, and her great-granddaughter, Harleigh. She found peace in her home, especially in tending her yard, and remained deeply connected to the place where she raised her family. Even as dementia entered her life, she remained herself in the ways that mattered most.

The family will receive friends on Thursday, February 5, 2026, from 1:00 PM until 2:00 PM at McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home, 319 West Broad Street, St. Pauls, North Carolina. A funeral service will follow at 2:00 PM in the funeral home chapel.

McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home is honored to serve the family of Phyllis Simmons.

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01/27/2026

Marylou Johnson

Marylou Johnson, age 50, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, entered her eternal rest on Saturday, January 24, 2026. She was born on January 27, 1975, in Oakland, Maryland.

Marylou was known by all who loved her as a spunky, caring, and devoted woman who had a true passion for cooking and a heart that always put her family first. She was truly one of a kind—irreplaceable in spirit and love—and her presence will be deeply missed by all who knew her.

She leaves to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Willard Johnson; her two daughters, Samantha Kersey and husband Wayne Kersey, and Rebecca Lansberry and husband Brian Lansberry; and her treasured granddaughter, Addie Lansberry. She is also survived by her sisters, Carole Ford and Madonna Bowman; her brothers, Anthony Moats and Matt Porter; her mother-in-law, Sue Johnson; and a host of loving cousins, nieces, and nephews.

Marylou is now reunited in heaven with her mother, father, and brother, where she rests in peace and comfort.

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01/26/2026

Derrick Van Linton, II

Derrick Van Linton II, of Burlington, North Carolina, was born to the late Victoria Lee Locklear and Derrick Van Linton on September 18, 1981, in Suffolk, County, New York. Derrick departed this life on Thursday, January 22, 2026, at the age of 44, at his home in Alamance County, North Carolina.

Derrick was a graduate of East Alamance High School, Class of 2000, and later graduated from Gibbs School, Class of 2002. He was a digital creator with a natural artistic eye, expressing himself through graphic and visual design. Creativity was one of the ways

Derrick made sense of the world and left his personal mark.

In addition to his parents, Derrick was preceded in death by his beloved cousins Takeyla McNair, Fredrick Locklear, and Heaven (Nina) Hanna; his paternal grandparents, Evelyn Christmas and Melvin Linton; his paternal uncle Keith Linton Jr.; his maternal grandfather, Theodore Locklear; and his maternal uncles Charles Jay, Johnny Ray, Carey Drake, Timothy Locklear, and Theodore Locklear Jr.

Derrick leaves to cherish his memory his partner, Akiaya Fuller, of Alamance County, North Carolina; his beloved maternal grandmother, Gracie Lee Locklear, of North Carolina; his maternal aunts, Margie Locklear and Melody Rose Locklear, of North Carolina; his paternal brother, Mitchell Linton, of Washington, DC; his paternal uncle Keith Linton, of Long Island, New York; and his paternal cousins Janel Diaz, Ebony Linton, Desmond Linton, and Regina Bennett.

He also leaves behind his beloved maternal cousins Quinn Hanna, Tanisha McNair, Dock McNair Jr., Syrus Gaddy, Bless Hanna, Tiana McNair, and Eli Hanna all of North Carolina, along with a host of other close family members and friends who will forever cherish his memory.

Derrick will be remembered for his perseverance, his creativity, and the quiet strength with which he lived. May he now rest in peace, free from struggle and surrounded by love.

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01/26/2026

Lawrence Jackson, Sr.

Lawrence Jackson, Sr.

July 29, 1948 – January 26, 2026

Lawrence Jackson, Sr., of White Oak, North Carolina, was born July 29, 1948 in Robeson Co. and passed away on January 26, 2026 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was the beloved son of the late Asberry and Eula Parker Jackson and the devoted husband of Joan Britt Jackson, with whom he shared 58 years of marriage.

He is survived by his three children, Lawrence Jackson, Jr. and his wife Melanie of White Oak, NC; Tony R. Jackson and his wife Anita of Spencer, WV; and Elsie Reeves and her husband Jimmy of Laurel Hill, NC; seventeen grandchildren; twenty-one great-grandchildren; he is also survived by his sisters, Francis Blount of Southern Pines, NC, and Lula Pait of St. Pauls, NC.

He was preceded in death by: Paulene Barnes, Allen Jackson, Jimmy Jackson, Berry Jackson, Donald Jackson, Byrdie Hair, Ronald Jackson, Annie Lee Rice, and Mamie Gilbert.

McNeill Legacy Funeral Home is honored to serve the Jackson family.

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01/23/2026

Sylvia Taylor Service

01/22/2026

Roy Rogers Bryant, Jr.

Roy Rogers Bryant, Jr., was born January 22, 1985 in Cumberland Co. to Roy Rogers Braynt, Sr. and the late Linda Alice Bryant and departed this life on January 22, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Roy was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Alice Bryant.

He is survived by his loving wife, Destiny Lee Bryant; his son, Roy Rogers Bryant III; his daughters, Katelyn Marie Bryant and Madison Alice Bryant; his father, Roy Rogers Bryant, Sr.; his brothers, Cruz Bryant and Elvis Bryant; and his sister, Joyce Marie Sims.

Roy was a devoted husband, a loving father, a provider for his family, and a friend to all who knew him. He will be deeply missed by those whose lives he touched.

Arrangements are entrusted to McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home.

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01/20/2026

Danvy Dewey Fisher

Mr. Danvy Dewey Fisher, age 82, of St. Pauls, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026.

He was born on July 21, 1943, in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late William Dewey Fisher and Mable Faircloth Fisher. Danvy worked for many years in the construction industry as a heavy equipment operator. He was a lifelong resident of Robeson County and was known for his strong work ethic and dedication to his family.

He is survived by his loving wife, Elaine Fisher of the home; one daughter, Rosa Pat Fisher; one step-daughter, Bonnie Sue Wilburn; one sister, Carol Owens; two grandchildren, Christopher Wayne Wimberly and Bradley James Wimberly; two step-grandchildren, William Isaiah Stewart and Elizabeth Ann Sampson and a host of other relatives and friends.

In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by several brothers and sisters.

A graveside service will be held at Great Marsh Baptist Church Cemetery. The Reverend David Humphrey will officiate.

Arrangements are entrusted to McNeill-Legacy Funeral Home of St. Pauls.

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