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Brenda Fay Mcdaniel

Brenda Fay Mcdaniel

May 4, 2025

Brenda Fay McDaniel, 80, of Zebulon, went home to be with the Lord on Sunday May 4, 2025 at Duke Hock Family Hospice Pavilion in Durham, after a brief illness.

She was born October 13, 1944 in Cliffside.

Brenda graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1962 and attended Fayetteville Technical Community College where she obtained...

Gary Allen Ruffin

Gary Allen Ruffin

May 1, 2025

Gary Allen Ruffin, 76, formerly of Fayetteville, NC died Thursday, May 1, 2025, in Puerto Rico.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 14, 2025 at 11:00am at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street.

Online condolences may be left at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC...

Elizabeth Ann (Hester)  Lewis

Elizabeth Ann (Hester) Lewis

May 1, 2025

Elizabeth Ann Hester Lewis, 88, of Sunset Beach, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, May 1, 2025, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on December 25, 1936, in Bladen County, Ann was the daughter of the late Livie Hester and Daisy Cain Hester. She was the last surviving sibling of her family...

Lawrence Hardy

Lawrence Hardy

Apr 28, 2025

Lawrence Hardy, 59, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, April 28, 2025.

Born in Washington, D.C., Lawrence was a man known for his heart of gold, protective spirit, and deep love for family. A truck driver by trade, Lawrence took pride in providing for family and keeping everything in order. Outside of work, he was passionate about football,...

Thomas Neil Louk

Thomas Neil Louk

Apr 27, 2025

Thomas Louk, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 27, 2025, at the Valley Hospice House.

Born on October 19, 1939, in Huttonsville, West Virginia, Thomas was the son of the late John Boye Louk and Creola McCullum Louk. He was raised in Beverly, WV, where he attended school before proudly serving his country....

Csm Tom Vernon Fulton

Csm Tom Vernon Fulton

Apr 26, 2025

CSM Tom Vernon Fulton, age 93, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, 26 April, 2025.

A native of the South Carolina Low Country, born on October 9, 1931, in Georgetown County, he was a son of the late Thomas Rushon Fulton and the late Katie T. Powell Fulton and husband of 66 years to the late...

Rev. David Carlton Wade

Rev. David Carlton Wade

Apr 26, 2025

Reverend David Carlton Wade, 67, of Wilmington, North Carolina, passed away on April 26th, 2025. Born on June 23, 1957 in Burlington, North Carolina, he was a devoted son to William Calvin Wade, Sr. and Ann Wilbourne Wade, a dependable brother to Patricia A. Wade and William C. Wade, Jr., a loving husband to Cynthia (Cindy) Garnet Wade, a...

Rollin Otto Raymes

Rollin Otto Raymes

Apr 25, 2025

Rollin Otto Raymes, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025.

Rollin was born on December 1, 1942, in Conway, South Carolina, to the late Presley Otto Raymes and Willmina Causey Raymes. A proud Veteran of the U.S. Army, where he served as a MP and a Medic. Rollin later became the owner and...

Robert Bryon Graham

Robert Bryon Graham

Apr 25, 2025

Robert Bryon Graham, 82, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 25, 2025, at Valley Hospice, surrounded by the love of his family.

Born on September 25, 1942, in Penns Grove, New Jersey, Robert was the son of the late Elmer Graham and Hilda Sarah Alcorn Graham. He grew up with a deep sense of devotion to his...

Gwendlene Victory (Naylor)  Burns

Gwendlene Victory (Naylor) Burns

Apr 24, 2025

On April 24, 2025, Gwendlene Victory Burns, age 96, passed away peacefully at her daughter Debbie's home in Fayetteville. Gwen was born on September 13, 1928, in Sampson County, North Carolina to Roxie Spell Naylor and Eddie Clarence Naylor. She was preceded in death by her husband and by her five siblings.

Gwen was swept off her...

James Lemuel Jones

James Lemuel Jones

Apr 23, 2025

James Lemuel Jones, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Womack Army Medical Center.

James was born on December 22, 1942, in New Hanover County to James Chalmers Jones and Dorthea Smith Jones.  He is an Air Force Veteran and served as a firefighter at Pope AFB.  Upon discharge from the USAF, he...

Violet (Cook)  Hammond

Violet (Cook) Hammond

Apr 21, 2025

Violet Cook Hammond, 84, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family.

Born on August 2, 1940, in Wake County, Violet was the beloved daughter of the late Milton Cook and Ila Bullock Cook. Raised on a family farm, Violet...

Gerlinde Brooks

Gerlinde Brooks

Apr 19, 2025

Gerlinde Brooks, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Born on November 4, 1941, Gerlinde led a life marked by dedication and grace. She built a respected career as a stenographer and office manager, serving with distinction in positions with the U.S. Army in Bad Tölz, Germany. Later, she continued her professional journey...

William "Bill" Godfrey

William "Bill" Godfrey

Apr 19, 2025

William  "Bill" W. Godfrey, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.

Born on May 31, 1940, in Columbia, North Carolina, William was the son of the late Felbert Godfrey and Mary Rhodes Godfrey. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will...

Daniel Webb Peavey

Daniel Webb Peavey

Apr 18, 2025

Daniel Webb Peavey, 88, of Cameron, NC, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, around 9:00pm.  He was surrounded by family.  Dan was born May 10, 1936, in Brookhaven, MS.

He is survived by his wife, Joan Hennings; two sons, Wilton Peavey (wife, Ann) and Mark W. Peavey (wife, Tina); three stepdaughters, Donna L. Hennings, Sherry E....

Doris Ann (Maxwell)  English

Doris Ann (Maxwell) English

Apr 15, 2025

Doris Ann Maxwell English, 87, of Stedman, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma Maxwell.  She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. English.

She was a retired school teacher and a member of Highland Presbyterian...

Betsy Poythress Little

Betsy Poythress Little

Apr 14, 2025

Betsy Poythress Little, 80, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14,2025, with her husband and daughter by her side.

Betsy was born on October 2, 1944, in Henderson, NC to the late Joseph Oliver Poythress and Katie Hester Poythress. She was a beloved daughter, wife and mama.

After graduating from Henderson High School,...

Carol G. Oates

Carol G. Oates

Apr 13, 2025

Carol G. Oates, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away April 13, 2025.

Carol was born July 28, 1936, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late David and Virginia Oates.

She dedicated most of her life to being a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. She was extremely devoted to her church, family, and friends.

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Jack Marshall Propst

Jack Marshall Propst

Apr 13, 2025

Jack Marshall Propst, 80, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Sunday April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born April 20, 1944, in Newton, North Carolina to the late Nellie and Claude Propst.

After graduating from Newton High School, he joined the United States Army, which landed him in Fayetteville. This is where he...

Sarah Jane (Goins)  Goins

Sarah Jane (Goins) Goins

Apr 13, 2025

Sarah Jane Goins, affectionately known as Mama, Granny, and Doll, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at the age of 92.

Born on May 3, 1932, in Moore County, North Carolina, Sarah Jane was the heart and soul of her family. She found joy in life's simple pleasures—sewing, quilting, cooking for her...

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