Thomas William Olcott
Aug 3, 2025
Thomas William Olcott died August 3, 2025 of natural causes at the age of 93. Tom was born March 22, 1932, in Indianapolis, IN to Ellsworth Landon Olcott of Indianapolis and Lucile Elizabeth Nusbaum Olcott, of Richmond, IN. Tom graduated from Southside High School of Fort Wayne, IN in 1949, DePauw University with a BA in Chemistry in 1953,...
Tommie Edward Purser Sr.
Aug 2, 2025
Tommie Edward Purser Sr., age 76, left this world peacefully on August 2, 2025. Born on August 28, 1948, Tommie was the son of the late Thomas and Dora Purser, who were serving in the US Military in Austria at the time of his birth.
Tommie (Tom) was the son of an outdoor enthusiast, who grew up...
Kenneth H. Kuykendall
Jul 31, 2025
Kenneth H. Kuykendall, 55, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, July 31, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time..
Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
Lenora Cathrine (Melvin) Mullins
Jul 24, 2025
Lenora Cathrine Mullins, beloved wife, sister, mother, grandmother, aunt and great-grandmother, passed away peacefully on July 24, 2025, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, NC, just weeks after celebrating her 100th birthday. Born June 15, 1925, in Fayetteville, NC, Lenora graduated from Seventy-First High School and began a long life of service and adventure. She managed a Post Exchange...
Ivan Collazo-Caraballo
Jul 22, 2025
Ivan Collazo Caraballo, 71, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully with his family by his side on July 22, 2025. He was born on May 4, 1954, in Utuado, Puerto Rico, to Juan Collazo and Juana Caraballo.
Ivan proudly served in the United States Army for 22 years, retiring with the rank of Sergeant First Class. He was...
James Robert Keifer
Jul 20, 2025
James Robert Keifer, 83, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, July 20, 2025 at his home.
He was born July 30, 1941 in Berwick, Pennsylvania to the late Robert Keifer and Mildred Lehr Keifer. Jim was born the oldest of three, roaming the hills of Pennsylvania most of his early childhood. By his early teens, Jim's...
Betty Lou (Tuggle) Thornton
Jul 20, 2025
Betty Lou Thornton, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, July 20, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on October 10, 1935, in Darnell, Louisiana, Betty was the daughter of the late Volice and Lula Tuggle. She made Fayetteville her home for over 60 years and dedicated more than three decades to educating the youth...
Martha Sheila Bardeguez
Jul 18, 2025
Martha Sheila Bardeguez, 70 years old, passed away in Fayetteville, NC on July 18, 2025.
Martha was born in Tarrytown, NY on June 14, 1955, to Esther and Pedro. She grew up with her four brothers: Pete, Ahmed, Edwin (deceased), and Efrain; and carried her devotion to family throughout her life. She passed away in Fayetteville, NC...
Bobby "Bob" Jackson Walston
Jul 18, 2025
Bobby (Bob) Jackson Walston was welcomed into the arms of the Lord on July 18, 2025. Born in Stantonsburg, NC, he was the beloved son of the late Willie (Jack) Walston and Ruth Galloway Walston.
Bob is survived by his devoted wife of 71 years, Shirley Jean Walston (Holt); two loving daughters, Jeannie Katyna Walston of Fayetteville,...
Edward "Eddie" Vaughan
Jul 18, 2025
Edward "Eddie" Marion Vaughan, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his loving daughters.
Born on April 16, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, Eddie was the son of the late Ihrie Raynor Wiggins.
A lover of stories and the written word, Eddie built a long...
Jean (Sewell) Johnson
Jul 16, 2025
Jean S. Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 16, 2025.
Born on July 13, 1933, in Sampson County to the late Arthur and Lela Sewell. Jean lived a remarkable life filled with immense faith, love and joy that touched all who knew her.
Jean was a devoted and...
James Robert Terry
Jul 14, 2025
Mr. James (Jim) Robert Terry, 89, of Fayetteville, NC died Monday, July 14, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
He spent 20 years in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. He then served as a District Manager for 20 more year with Boddie-Noell Enterprises.
Jim was preceded in death...
Robert Howard Sexton
Jul 11, 2025
Robert Howard Sexton, 73 of Hope Mills, NC died Friday July 11, 2025.
He is survived by his wife JoAnne, sister Renna and husband David Vencill, nephew Matt and wife Tawny Vencill
A Private Family Service will be held at Cumberland Memorial Gardens.
In Lieu of flowers plant a memorial tree in his...
Mary S. Averitt
Jul 10, 2025
Mary S. Averitt, 92, of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on September 29, 1932, in Sampson County, Mary was lovingly raised by Mr. Willoughby and Ruth Hughes Willoughby. A proud military wife, she supported her family through every deployment and transition, always with grace and unwavering...
Ruby Leigh Mclemore
Jul 10, 2025
Ruby Leigh McLemore, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 10, 2025.
Born on November 17, 1949, in Cumberland County, Ruby was the youngest child of the late John Henry McLemore and Ollie Moore McLemore. She brought joy and laughter to those around her with her sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and one-of-a-kind personality....
Donald Ray Faircloth
Jul 10, 2025
Donald Ray Faircloth, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on May 19, 1943, in Sampson County, Don was the son of the late James Albra Faircloth and Nellie Catherine Sessoms Faircloth. A proud patriot, he served four years in the U.S. Army, working with the...
Varonda (Trusdale) Shuman
Jul 9, 2025
Mrs. Varonda Shuman, age 65 of Fayetteville, NC, was called home Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born August 5, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter to the late Christine and Hayward Truesdale and sister to Mark, Michael, Myleta Truesdale, and Kimberly Howard.
Ronnie, Schatzi, Ma, and Mema, as she was affectionately...
Mark Allen Arrington
Jul 8, 2025
Mark Allen Arrington, 68, of Stedman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born in Cumberland County on April 27, 1957, Mark was the son of the late Joy Merlene Brewington. After his mother's passing when he was a young boy, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Alvin and Mildred...
Walter Murray Swing
Jul 3, 2025
Walt Swing, 88, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his family. He was raised in Conshohocken, PA and graduated from East Carolina University in 1959 where he was a member of Pi Omega Pi Honorary Business Fraternity. He earned his Masters Degree from Boston University. Walt served for 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as...
Edna (Bass) Adair
Jun 30, 2025
Edna Bass Adair, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on April 21, 1928, in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Bass.
Edna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She married the love of her life, the late Ben Adair, and...
