Ruth (Young) Pope
Jan 22, 2026
Ruth Pope, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home on January 22, 2026, surrounded  by her family.
Born in Columbus County, North Carolina, to John R. Young and Ollie Cheshire, Ruth had a knack for numbers, a love of a well-organized ledger, and an eye for detail that served her well throughout her career in retail...
Grace Brown Marino
Jan 19, 2026
Grace Brown Marino, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, January 19, 2026
Funeral arrangements are Private.
Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
Donald Richard Wire Ii
Jan 19, 2026
Donald Richard Wire, II, 85, of Raeford, passed away on January 19, 2026, at Autumn Care of Raeford.
Donald was born July 16, 1940, in Danville, Illinois, to Donald Richard Wire and Margaret Louise Main Wire.  He was educated in Danville and attended Purdue University and Southern Illinois University studying Philosophy, History, and Political Science. He earned...
Robert Carroll Dudley
Jan 17, 2026
Robert Carroll Dudley, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, January 17, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his daughters.
Robert was preceded in death by his wife, Betty R. Dudley; his parents, Colbert Dudley and Darsel Dudley Bass; his siblings, James Dudley, Helen Dudley and David Dudley.
Robert is survived by...
Betsy Nunnamaker Muncy
Jan 16, 2026
Betsy Tyndall Nunnamaker Muncy, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Sampson County, Betsy was the daughter of the late Fredrick Tyndall and Alene Warren Tyndall and was the youngest and last surviving of six children. She was dedicated to community service and had a...
Sylvia Diane (Jackson) Matthews
Jan 16, 2026
Sylvia Diane Matthews, 81, of Wade, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, following complications from a sudden fall. Sylvia had courageously battled liver disease for the past 24 years.
She was the youngest of two daughters, born on January 19, 1944, to the late Joseph Erskin Jackson and Eula Reeves...
Mary Lou (Westbrook) Turlington
Jan 15, 2026
Mary Lou Turlington, age 90, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home, surrounded by her loving family.
Mary was born on October 19, 1935, in Newton Grove, North Carolina, to the late Jasper and Norva Westbrook. An only child, Mary was known in her youth as a bit of...
Leeelna Ann (Edge) Napoleon
Jan 15, 2026
LeeElna Ann Napoleon, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, January 15, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Ann was born on March 11, 1935, in Cumberland County to the late Raymond Edge and Ethel Smith Edge. She became a proud military wife when she married her love, Ronald Napoleon. Together...
Faye (Livengood) Humphrey
Jan 14, 2026
Faye Livengood Humphrey, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, January 14, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Faye was born on July 18, 1939, in Surry County to the late D.A. Livengood and Myrtle Badgett Livengood. In 1961, she married the love of her life, Gerald F. Humphrey, and they shared 64...
Dr. Robert Stephen Ginn
Jan 13, 2026
Robert Ginn was lovingly known as Dr. Ginn to many who were blessed by his dedication to teach the Bible. His life was filled with the bright colors of his extensive Daylily gardens, conversations with family members, and hours and hours of study which covered every page of Scripture multiple times over the 80 years of ministry that God...
Margaret Ann (Johnson) Gregory
Jan 8, 2026
Margaret Johnson Gregory, 84, of Eastover, passed away at her home surrounded by family on January 8th, 2026.
Margaret was born on May 8th, 1941, in Erwin, North Carolina. She was the daughter of Willie and Lorena Johnson. She graduated from Central High School in 1959. On October 20th, 1959, she married her true love, Willie "Billy"...
Raymond Edward Hamilton
Jan 7, 2026
Raymond Edward Hamilton, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family.
Raymond was born April 24, 1944, in Tonasket, Washington to Edward N. and Kathrine Kells Hamilton. He was a US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War. He worked for Nampac (National Packaging & Manufacturing Co.) in Toccoa, GA. ...
Wanda (Lee) Christian
Jan 5, 2026
Wanda Lee Christian, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Wanda was born on September 28, 1962, in Robeson County to the late Lonnie Lee and Mary Lois Prevatte Lee. She was a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School and dedicated much of...
Barbara Ann (Beard) Ferrell
Jan 4, 2026
Barbara Ann Beard Ferrell, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital.
Barbara was born on August 15, 1941, in the Beard Community of Eastover, North Carolina, where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Danford Beard and Helen McLaurin Beard....
Freddie Rocco Navarra
Jan 1, 2026
CSM (Ret.) Freddie Rocco Navarra, 88, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026.
Freddie was born on April 20, 1937, in Everett, Massachusetts, to the late Fredrick and Lena Navarra. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for 23 years, retiring with the rank of Command...
Adam Culbreth
Dec 31, 2025
Adam Culbreth, 46, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family.
Adam was born on July 27, 1979, in Cumberland County. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing sports and was a devoted Carolina Tar Heels fan. When his health permitted, he found great joy...
Loy Stan Mark
Dec 30, 2025
Loy Stan Mark, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Haymount Rehabilitation Center.
He was born on February 15, 1935, in China. Mr. Mark retired from Boddie-Noell Enterprises after many years of dedicated service.
Mr. Mark greatly enjoyed trips to the beach and had a true passion for cooking. He...
Laura (Kohlstedt) Downing
Dec 27, 2025
A loving wife, mother, daughter and daughter-in-law, Laura Kohlstedt Downing, 60, died Dec. 27, 2025, while visiting family in Raleigh.
"She was glowing on her birthday," husband Michael Downing said about her birthday celebration. "The happiest I've ever seen her. She told my Aunt Martha, 'I'm the happiest person in the world.'"
Born Dec. 26,...
Vicki Jane (Baker) Cooper
Dec 26, 2025
Vicki Jane Cooper (Baker), age 73, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 26, 2025. A woman of remarkable strength, warmth, and perseverance, Vicki leaves behind a legacy of dedicated service and a family who adored her.
A Life of Service and Legacy
Born on February 6, 1952, Vicki grew up in DeKalb,...
Joseph (Joe) Richard Tansey, Jr.
Dec 23, 2025
Joseph Richard Tansey Jr. (Joe) passed away on Tuesday, December 23, after a brief illness. Joe was 61.
Joe was predeceased by his parents; Father Joseph Tansey Sr. in 1991, stepfather Russell Laustsen in 2017, and mother Doris K. Laustsen in 2025.
He is survived by his sister, Donna-Marie (Tansey) Saultz and her husband Edward....
