Obituary Listing

Feb 17, 2026

Brigadier General (retired) Joseph L. Nagel, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late William and Elvira Nagel.

Joe was the beloved husband of Charlotte, and father to Joseph Robert "Bob," who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Melanie Monchick (Randy), his...

Feb 16, 2026

Judy Brinkley Knowles, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, February 16, 2026. "Judy Lee" was born in Winston Salem, NC in 1945 to the late Holland Lee and Ruby Smith Brinkley of Davidson County. She was an alumnus of Ledford High School and attended East Carolina College and Campbell University.

Feb 16, 2026

James Morris Lucas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.

Born on December 27, 1943 in Macon, to Ralph and Cecil Lucas.  James was born and raised in Georgia and was a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves fan.  He played high school basketball and joined the military after graduation....

Feb 15, 2026

Mr. Clarence Stewart Hough, 90, of Fayetteville, formerly of Coats, NC, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home while being lovingly cared for by family.

Stewart was born in Harnett County on July 27, 1935, to Clarence R. and Mary S. Hough. Stewart was an only child but was lovingly welcomed into family of...

Feb 14, 2026

Jolene Cain Hopper, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jolene was born August 9, 1934, in Bladen County to Rufus Alpine Cain and Bessie Cornelia Rice Cain and graduated from White Oak High School.  She was a member of Live Oak Methodist Church as a child...

Feb 12, 2026

Russell C. Farmer, 91, passed away on February 12th, 2026. Russell was born in Tway Hollow, KY and attended Hall High School. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee & Nell Farmer, his adoptive parents Russ & Ola Collins, his brother Dwain Farmer, and his sisters Patricia (Pat) Josephs & Mary (Jibby) Chambers. He is survived by...

Feb 8, 2026

Marie Jane Battipaglia Figliuolo, known as Jane, 91, of Fayetteville, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Jane was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York, to the late Victor Battipaglia and Catherine Cafariello Battipaglia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Feb 5, 2026

On 5 February, 2026, God in His infinite and wise providence called to eternal rest our beloved and devoted wife and mother Deborah C. Foulks-Carter, one of two children born to Arthur Smith Sr. and Irma Pass Smith on February 18, 1949.

She was born and raised in Washington D.C., where she was baptized at St. Gabriel...

Feb 3, 2026

Linda Sue Hodgson, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after a brief illness.

Linda was born on April 7, 1952, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Mr. Gayle and Dorothy Fogg Gayle. One of four girls, Linda experienced the loss of her father at a young age, after which her family moved to...

Feb 3, 2026

Dorothy Nunnery, beloved mother, grandmother, and matriarch, passed away peacefully on February 3, 2026, at the age of 101. Born on October 13, 1924, in Long Island, New York, Dorothy lived a life defined by resilience, devotion, and love for her family.

Raised in an orphanage, Dorothy learned independence and strength early in life. As a young...

Feb 2, 2026

Donald Ray Blankenship, 93, of Sanford, passed away on Monday, February 2, 2026, at his home, surrounded by his loving family. Born on April 6, 1932, in Mohawk, West Virginia, he was the son of the late Matthew and Frankie Jane Blankenship.

After high school, Donald honorably served his country in the United States Air Force for...

Feb 1, 2026

Ginko Imamura Reeder, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on February 1, 2026.

Ginko was born on March 12, 1931, in Kumamoto City, Japan, to the late Kazuo and Fumiko Imamura. She was a woman of deep faith and quiet strength. Ginko placed great value on education and generously shared her time volunteering in schools. She found...

Jan 31, 2026

James Paul Webb, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 31,2026 at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Online condolences may be left at www.jerniganwarren.com

Funeral arrangements entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301

Jan 30, 2026

Polly Tonet O'Quinn, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 30, 2026, at Sentara Albemarle Medical Center in Elizabeth City, North Carolina.

Polly was born on May 20, 1935, in Harnett County to the late Jim Coleman and Delia Byrd Coleman. She was the last surviving member of her family of five siblings.

She...

Jan 29, 2026

Henry Lawson Hall, Jr., 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Henry was born on November 24, 1939, in Holly Springs, Georgia to Ruby and Henry Hall, Sr.

"Hank" was a valorously decorated retired U.S. Army combat veteran, successful business founder, and a genuinely caring person to all his many associates, family, and friends throughout his lifetime of adventures.

He...

Jan 29, 2026

Dr. Hilda Gray Bullard Kennedy, 94, of Sanford, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026.

Hilda was born on November 3, 1931, in Fayetteville to Timothy G. and Irene V. Bullard. She grew up in Fayetteville but spent most of her adult life in Sanford. She received her Bachelor's degree from Women's College in...

Jan 26, 2026

Timothy Shankweiler, 76, of Fayetteville NC, formerly of Greentown, PA., went to heaven on January 26, 2026.

Tim was born in Allentown, PA. in 1949, to Charles and Ruth Shankweiler. After graduating from Dieruff High School, he went into the United States Air Force where he was a police officer. During his military career, Tim served in...

Jan 25, 2026

Carolyn Rebecca Miller, age 89, of Little River, South Carolina, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, January 25, 2026, at Wake Medical Center.

Carolyn was born in Cumberland County on February 18, 1936, to the late George E. Thomason and Sadie L. Holland.

She was adored by her daughters, and her life...

Jan 25, 2026

Lajos "Ludy" Goczan, 93, died Sunday, January 25, 2026. He was born in Hungary on October 28, 1932. He was preceded in death by his parents and all seven of his siblings, all of Hungary.

In 1957, Lajos immigrated to the United States in search of freedom and opportunity. Shortly thereafter, he proudly joined the U.S. Army,...

Jan 23, 2026

Stanley Morris Betancourt, 89 Fayetteville North Carolina, passed away peacefully on January 23, 2026, surrounded by his family.

Stanley was born in St. Petersburg, Florida, June 11, 1936, to William McKinley Betancourt and Aletha Allen Betancourt. Stanley was an Air Force veteran. He taught motorcycle safety on Fort Bragg, NC. Later in life, he learned the art...