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John Archie Butler
Oct 6, 2025
John Archie Butler, 80 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully in his home on Monday, October 6, 2025.
John served in the US Air Force and worked at Averitte and King Engineering ; Hercules Steel and Eaton Corp. He enjoyed watching TV and photography.
He was preceded in death by his parents; Eunice and Archie...
George Franklin Mitchell, Jr.
Oct 4, 2025
George Franklin Mitchell, Jr., 74, of Myrtle Beach, SC, passed away at Autumn Care of Raeford, on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
He was born February 12, 1951, in Clearfield, PA to George Franklin, Sr. and Martha Mitchell.
George was a project manager for heating and air conditioner contractors.
He is survived by a...
Shane Timmothy Farrell
Oct 4, 2025
Shane Timmothy Farrell, 55, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Born on December 31, 1969, in Windham County, Vermont, Shane spent his early years enjoying life on the family farm in Chesterfield, New Hampshire. He had a deep love for the outdoors, often fishing and camping at Indian Pond, creating memories that stayed with...
Ricky Lee Pate
Oct 4, 2025
Ricky Lee Pate, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 4, 2025.
Ricky was born May 20, 1963, in Fayetteville to Horace Lee Pate and Peggy Joyce Beasley Pate. He worked in the Restaurant industry as a Manager at K&W Cafeterias. He enjoyed cars, traveling, cooking, martial arts, watching Sci-Fi movies and listening to music.
...Linda Lee (Norris) Gordon
Sep 30, 2025
Linda Lee Norris Gordon was born with an identical twin sister, Brenda Mary, on 23 September 1946, in Danvers, Massachusetts, and Linda passed away on 30 September 2025 after a struggle of four months concurrently with ovarian and lung cancers.
Linda is survived by her husband, Thomas Michael Gordon, and her son, Terry Alan Remer; twin sister,...
Mary (Honeycutt) Shum
Sep 27, 2025
Mary Honeycutt Shum, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at her residence on Saturday, September 27, 2025.
Mary was born on July 20, 1934, in Sampson County, North Carolina, to the late Earnie Blackman Honeycutt and Jessie Williams Honeycutt. Born during the Great Depression and raised in the rural agricultural community of Sampson County, Mary's early years...
Diane Lee (Howell) Jones
Sep 23, 2025
Diane Lee Howell Jones, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, September 23, 2025.
Born on December 3, 1945, in Columbia, South Carolina, Diane was the beloved daughter of the late Perry Lee Howell and Gladys Pearson Howell. A lifelong educator and artist at heart, she dedicated her career to teaching, retiring as an Art teacher...
Cheryl Elaine (Long) Ray
Sep 23, 2025
Cheryl Elaine Long Ray, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home shortly after midnight on September 23, 2025.
Cheryl was born on July 8, 1950, in Fayetteville to James David Long, Sr. and Bettie Autry Long. She retired after 39 years as Secretary of the Troop B District 1 NC State Highway Patrol.
She...
Scott David Sowers
Sep 22, 2025
Scott David Sowers, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at Valley Hospice House, with his family by his side.
Born on June 16, 1974, in Charlotte, North Carolina, Scott was the beloved son of Marsha Wiser Sowers and the late John William Sowers III. From an early age, Scott had a deep...
Cynthia Louise (Sault) Reilly
Sep 22, 2025
Cynthia Louise Reilly, 81, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on Monday, September 22, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on May 21, 1944, in Easton, Massachusetts, Cynthia was the daughter of the late Leon Elmer Sault and Cynthia Louise Vosmus Sault. She dedicated her life to education and community service, retiring...
Silas Brown, Jr.
Sep 19, 2025
Chief Warrant Officer 2 (CW2)Â Silas Brown Jr., U.S. Army, Retired, passed away peacefully on Friday, 19th of September, at the age of 82, A dedicated veteran who proudly served his country for 26 years, he was a highly respected soldier, a loving family man, and the life of every room he entered.
CW2 Brown was a...
Glynda Jewel (Faircloth) Mclaurin
Sep 19, 2025
Glynda Jewel Faircloth McLaurin was born on February 9, 1941, in Cumberland County, the fifth of six children to Miles and Cladie Faircloth. On September 19, 2025, at the age of 84, she entered her eternal reward at her home in Wade, NC, surrounded by her loving family.
After graduating from Roseboro-Salemburg High School in 1959, Glynda...
Helen Rose (Hudson) Sykes
Sep 15, 2025
Helen Rose Hudson Sykes, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her loving family on Monday, September 15, 2025.
Born on March 19, 1934, in Sampson County, NC, Helen was the daughter of the late Estol Blaney Hudson and Pauline Estelle Pope. She was also lovingly raised by her stepfather, the late Rev.W.E....
Keith Edward Garner
Sep 15, 2025
Keith Edward Garner, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on September 15, 2025, at his home.
He was born on June 19, 1958, in California to Bonnie Schmidt Garner and the late William Joe Garner. Keith proudly served in the U.S. Army for eight years. He worked as a mechanic and in maintenance at the House of Raeford...
Brian Keith Goins
Sep 14, 2025
Brian Keith Goins, 53, of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away early Sunday morning, September 14, 2025, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on August 31, 1972, in Cumberland County, Brian dedicated over three decades of his life to UPS, where he worked faithfully for 31 years. Known for his easy-going nature, immeasurable love for his...
Donna Darlene (Dixon) Thompson
Sep 14, 2025
Donna Darlene Thompson, 77, of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, September 14, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
Donna was born on June 29, 1948, in Ft. Hood, Texas, to the late Donald Dwight Dixon and Johannah Bell Slack Dixon. As a teenager, she moved to Cumberland County, where she graduated from Pine Forest High School...
Ann B. Havemann
Sep 13, 2025
Ann Havemann, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 13, 2025, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on July 1, 1942, in Hoke County, Ann was a devoted wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She found great joy in the simple pleasures of life—fishing alongside her beloved late husband, John Albert Havemann,...
Vanna Lee (Smith) Compton
Sep 12, 2025
Vanna Lee Compton, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on August 12, 1946, in Ft. Benning, Georgia, Vanna was the daughter of the late Vannas and Cora Smith.
For the past 55 years, Vanna was the devoted wife...
Donald Lee Johnston
Sep 12, 2025
Donald Lee Johnston, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, September 12, 2025.
Born on November 18, 1934, in Philipsburg, Pennsylvania, Donald was the beloved son of the late Earl and Bertha Bean Johnston. A proud patriot, Donald honorably served his country in the United States Army, retiring with distinction at the rank of First Sergeant...
Donny "Don" Kay Price
Sep 10, 2025
Donny "Don" Kay Price, 82, of Eastover, North Carolina passed away peacefully on September 10, 2025, surrounded by his loved ones. He loved God and his family above all things including golf, NASCAR, spending time at the beach, and West Virginia Football. Don never knew a stranger and will be remembered most for his kindness, generosity and witty sense...
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