Obituary Listing

Mar 25, 2026

Robert Love Carter, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 16, 1942, in Cumberland County, Robert was the son of the late Jack Cashwell Carter and Myrtle Carroll Carter. He was raised in the Grays Creek community, where he developed a deep...

Mar 25, 2026

Kristie Sue Whaley, 75, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Southern Pines.

Born on November 14, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California, Kristie was the daughter of the late Stanley Edward Skidmore and Doris Mae Sandberg Skidmore. She carried a lifelong passion for art, especially painting,...

Mar 25, 2026

When the sun rose over the North Carolina Sandhills on the morning of June 11, 1935, Frances Melree Hubbard began an epic journey that would last just over nine decades.

A fifth generation native of Cumberland County, NC, Melree was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie David and Alice Jordan Hubbard. She was their 7th child, the...

Mar 25, 2026

Carol Tanner Holloway, 77, of Stedman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Valley Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on July 30, 1948, in Robeson County to the late Velma McLamb. She graduated from Hamlet High School in 1966 and dedicated many years of service to the Cumberland County Department...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael Charles Smith, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away on March 24th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fayetteville and lived in the area all his life. Mike received an Associate's degree from Wayne Community College. In his early career, he worked in retail management, insurance, delivered potato chips and candy, umpired local baseball and...

Mar 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennifer Pittman Basham, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, friend and teacher who died peacefully at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She passed on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Jennifer was born on February 3, 1976, the...

Mar 22, 2026

Isabelle P. Westmoreland, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

She was born in Eagle, West Virginia, to the late Fredrick and Mabel Perry. Isabelle shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Eddie, who preceded her in death. Together, they enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and many other destinations, creating a lifetime...

Mar 21, 2026

Randall Wayne Blackburn, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Randall was born on August 11, 1967, in Waco, Texas, to the late Floyd Eugene Blackburn and Sandra Thrower Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Irene Thrower, and his paternal grandparents, Floyd...

Mar 21, 2026

Francis (Frank) Rene Pineiro, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at home, with his wife of 58 years by his side.

Born April 17, 1941, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Sarah Quinones and Andres Pineiro, and was the youngest brother of Andy, Evelyn, and the...

Mar 18, 2026

Timothy Dwight Harrison, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Valley Hospice House.

Timothy was born September 17, 1955, to Richard Cecil Harrison and Tera C. Guy.  He was a long time bus driver for musical groups and was loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2026

Jerry C. Bullock, of Supply and formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brunswick County.

Jerry was a devoted member of Northwood Temple in Fayetteville and, during his time at the coast, attended Highest Praise. He found great joy in spending time at the beach, especially at Browns Landing. A man of few...

Mar 14, 2026

Dr. Menno Pennink, a retired neurosurgeon, visionary developer, devoted husband, father, and pillar of the Fayetteville community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and compassionate medical care at the age of 90 on March 14, 2026.

Dr. Pennink's life was a remarkable journey defined by persistence, brilliance, and service. Having endured the hardships of wartime Indonesia in...

Mar 12, 2026

Dr. Stephen Council Gooding, born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Sylva, North Carolina, passed into the next life on the morning of  March 12, 2026, at the age of 91.

Dr. Gooding is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Rhonda McAbee Gooding; his three children from a previous marriage, Stephen Gooding Jr. (Martha), Deane Gooding Hiles...

Mar 11, 2026

Bonita "Nita" Jeannette Russ, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nita was born July 9, 1956, in Duplin County to the late Wilbur and Alice Bostic.

Nita loved the Lord and faithfully attended Gourd Springs Baptist Church. She had a passion for teaching and enjoyed helping...

Mar 10, 2026

James Martin Wilkinson, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on November 30, 1941, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, James was the son of the late World War II veteran Sidney and Myrtle Wilkinson.

James had a lifelong passion for helping others and was always...

Mar 6, 2026

Shirley Mae Barefoot of Fayetteville, NC went peacefully to her heavenly home on March 6, 2026, and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on December 25, 1937, in Benson, NC, she was employed by Carolina Telephone until she retired to enjoyed life with her family and friends.  All were blessed by her incredible...

Mar 4, 2026

The world has lost a beautiful soul. Marilyn Lucille (Pingatore) Danis, 81, passed away peacefully March 4, 2026, in UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Marilyn was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on June 4, 1944, to Mary Carmola Pingatore and Sylvester Pingatore. She had a fiercely loving heart and a driven...

Feb 27, 2026

Robert passed away peacefully at his home Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Sacramento, California on December 26, 1955, to his parents Robert F. Howie, Sr, and Minnie S. Howie. After his father finished military service, they moved back to Fayetteville, NC. Robert was a graduate of E.E. Smith High School, and he attended N.C. State University....

Feb 27, 2026

CW4 (Ret.) Roy Lee Warren, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.  Born on November 4, 1934, in Asheville, NC, CW4 Warren grew up enjoying life as a lifeguard, paper delivery boy, and was a Western North Carolina boxing champion during his school age years.   He was born to...

Feb 22, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Malcolm L. Koonce, a proud veteran and devoted member of his community.

Malcolm answered the call to serve his country shortly after graduating from Seventy-First High School. In 1973, he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served until receiving his honorable discharge as a Private (PVT) in...