Obituary Listing

Nov 5, 2025

William Louis Shipley, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, November 5, 2025, at the Veterans Hospital, with his daughter by his side.

William was born in Baltimore, Maryland, on August 31, 1934, to the late William A. Shipley and Ruth Devaux Shipley. He proudly served his country for 26 years in the United States Air...

Nov 4, 2025

Judith "Judy" Ann Armstrong Dove, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on November 4, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Hospice, surrounded by her loving family.

Judy was born on July 18, 1941, in Kanawha, West Virginia, to the late Paul James Armstrong and Gertrude Hatten Armstrong. She was also preceded in death by her sister,...

Nov 3, 2025

Edith Tillman passed away peacefully on November 3, 2025, at Valley Hospice House, in Fayetteville, surrounded by family, friends, and love, after a six-year battle with cancer. She fought this battle like a warrior.

Edith was a very kind, sweet, trustworthy, faithful, and loving partner of Jim Lang for 41 years. Together, they enjoyed spending time with...

Nov 2, 2025

Charles W. Black, Sr., of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, November 2, 2025, at The Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on December 10, 1935, in Mecklenburg County, Charles was the son of the late Hugh Grady Black and Nellie Jane Beaty Black. He was the eleventh of twelve children and the last...

Oct 31, 2025

Elton "Wayne" Long Jr., 63, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully into his Heavenly home on October 31, 2025, surrounded by his family in love. Wayne was born in Fayetteville, NC, on April 4, 1962, to Elton "Wayne" Long Sr. and Evelyn Bryant Chapman.

Wayne grew up and lived in Fayetteville all of his life and was...

Oct 29, 2025

Vickie Lynn Hudson

Miss Vickie, age 67, of Fayetteville, NC, entered the gates of Heaven October 29, 2025.

She is pre-deceased by her father, Bruce Hudson and survived by her Mother Barbara Hudson of Fayetteville and brother Bruce W. Hudson, II. (Dana) of Jacksonville, Fl.

Family Graveside services will be conducted at Lafayette...

Oct 28, 2025

Diane Giasson Jackson, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, October 28, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Diane was born on November 25, 1953, in Androscoggin County, Maine, to the late Armand Giasson and Laurette Fournier Giasson Anderson. She was raised in a large and loving family as one of eleven children.

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Oct 25, 2025

It is with great sadness that we announce the passing of Ryan Franklin Keplinger, 51, of Spring Lake, NC who left us on Saturday, to his eternal home in Heaven on October 25, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Ryan was born on Tuesday, October 30, 1973, in Petersburg, WV. He was the son...

Oct 23, 2025

Jose Horacio Ontiveros, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 23, 2025, while doing what he loved most — riding his bicycle.

Born on March 5, 1937, in El Paso, Texas, Jose was the youngest son of four children born to the late Jose Marshall Ontiveros and Maria Pro Ontiveros.

A proud veteran, Jose...

Oct 21, 2025

Ernest Wayne Searcy, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on October 21, 2025, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on April 3, 1947, in Mobile County, Alabama, Wayne was the son of the late Davis Devon Searcy and Mary Louise Dumas Searcy. A proud patriot and devoted family man, Wayne served his country with...

Oct 21, 2025

Liliana "Lily" DeLorenzo, 88, of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by the love of her family.

Lily was born on May 19, 1937, in Trieste, Italy, to the late Ferruccio Dell'Angelo and Maria Bellina Dell'Angelo. She endured the hardships of World War II during her early years, experiences that...

Oct 19, 2025

Obituary for Anthony Nathaniel "Big O" Avrette

Anthony Nathaniel Avrette passed away unexpectedly and peacefully on Sunday, October 19, 2025, after a fun-filled weekend at the beach surrounded by family and friends. Anthony had a larger-than-life personality that will be deeply missed by all who knew him. He had broad shoulders that could carry a burden, a...

Oct 16, 2025

Dorothy Capps Harris, 92, peacefully returned to her Lord and Savior on October 16, 2025.  She was born at Wade, North Carolina to the late Alice Holland Capps and George Alexander Capps.  She married the love of her life Charley in 1952 and took on the role of a military wife and homemaker. Together, they travelled beyond North Carolina...

Oct 15, 2025

Catherine Stafford Glessner, 66, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on February 5, 1959, in Danville, Virginia, Catherine was the daughter of the late Don Stafford and Dorothy Moorefield Stafford.

Catherine was a devoted mother and a strong, caring provider to her sons, Jared Glessner...

Oct 13, 2025

Tsutose Cheek (Chiyoko), age 96, of Fayetteville NC, peacefully passed away October 13, 2025.

She was born in Tokyo, Japan, where she met the love of her life, Lee Cheek. They were married for 64 years. Chiyoko and Lee had one daughter, Christine Cheek Higgins.

Chiyoko is survived by her daughter, Christine and her husband...

Oct 12, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Sulema Shelton who left us peacefully on October 12, 2025.

Visitation will be at 3:00 – 5:00pm on Saturday, October 18, 2025, followed by a memorial service at Jernigan -Warren Funeral Home.

Born in Texas, Sulema spent her early years surrounded by the warm...

Oct 10, 2025

Nelvis Lee Semel, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 10, 2025.

Born on November 1, 1943, in Cumberland County, Nelvis was the son of the late Nelvis Myrl Lee and Beatrice Edwards Lee. After the death of his father during wartime when Nelvis was an infant, he was lovingly adopted and raised by Philip...

Oct 8, 2025

Jean Cunningham Rice Hermann, 92, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on October 8, 2025, at Valley Hospice House.

Jean had a boundless curiosity and outgoing spirit that drew people to her wherever she went.  Born on July 17, 1933, in Minneapolis, Minnesota, she grew up with a love of learning, music, sports, summer camps, and...

Oct 6, 2025

Master Sergeant Derek Jon Gerdes, USA Retired, 63, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on October 6, 2025, after a lifetime of honor, service, and devotion to his country and those he held dear.

Born in Sioux Center, Iowa, on September 27, 1962, Derek moved with his family to Shelby, Nebraska, in 1978. He graduated from Shelby...

Oct 6, 2025

Michael "Mike" Anast Gonzales, 69, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Monday, October 6, 2025. A proud veteran, devoted father and grandfather, Mike touched every life he encountered in an unforgettable way, with faith, humor, and compassion.

Born in Hope Mills to Sarah E. Gonzales (Tyson) and the late MSG...