Patricia Ann Dyer
Aug 24, 2026
Patricia Ann Gee Dyer, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday night, August 24, 2026, with her loving daughters by her side.
Patricia was born on March 3, 1933, in Portsmouth, Ohio, to the late Irving Joseph and Cora Pigg Gee. She graduated from Stockdale High School in Stockdale, Ohio where she was a cheerleader and was proud to be crowned...
Wilma Lee
Aug 21, 2026
Our beloved mother, Mrs. Wilma Lee, 84, passed away peacefully after a graceful battle with dementia. Though dementia slowly took pieces of her from us over the past few years, it could never take away the love, warmth, and spunky spirit she gave so freely throughout her life.
At just 18 years old, she married the love of her life, Sgt....
David Wayne Smith
Aug 17, 2026
David Wayne Smith, 65, of Eastover, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.
David was born on December 13, 1960, in Kansas City, Missouri, to Joel K. Smith and Vivian Rodgers Smith.
David retired after 32 years of dedicated service with Goodyear Tire Co. Following his retirement, he became affectionately known as “the...
Shirley Rose Shanklin
Aug 17, 2026
Shirley Rose Shanklin, 90, of Southern Pines, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, August 17, 2026, at her residence.
Shirley was born on October 18, 1935, in Dillon, South Carolina, to the late Jack Tolar and Naomi Martin Tolar. She was a devoted military wife and mother who traveled and made homes in many places throughout her husband’s military...
Kenneth Raymond Stoughton
Aug 16, 2026
Kenneth Raymond Stoughton, 61, of Hope Mills, was taken from us unexpectedly on Sunday, August 16, 2026.
Kenny was born November 24, 1964, in Starke, Ohio to Kenneth Leroy and Barbara Vogt Stoughton. He is a proud veteran of the US Army, serving overseas in Japan, Korea, and Germany. He was employed as a truck driver for Swift Transportation. He loved...
Henry Edward Aspinwall
Aug 14, 2026
Henry Edward Aspinwall, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 14, 2026, at Duke University Hospital.
Henry was born on August 5, 1954, in Georgia to the late Thomas Edward Aspinwall and Alice Bell Dart Aspinwall. He proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring after 20 years of dedicated service. During his military career, Henry received...
Lewis Edward Wilson
Aug 13, 2026
Pastor Lewis Edward Wilson, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, August 13, 2026. He was a devoted father, grandfather, pastor, businessman, and faithful servant of Jesus Christ who dedicated his life to sharing the Gospel and leading others to the Lord.
Wilson was born on April 27, 1938, in rural Harnett County to the late Neil R. Wilson and...
Cledus Howard McCaw
Aug 12, 2026
SFC (Ret.) Cledus Howard McCaw, 83, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Cledus was born December 6, 1942, in Hopkins County, Kentucky to Manual McCaw and Callie Hedgepeth McCaw. He retired from the US Army and is a Vietnam Veteran.
Cledus is survived by his life partner, Mary Harper; her daughter, Joanna Montes; and a...
Gay Brinkley Miriello
Aug 8, 2026
Gay Brinkley Miriello, 86, of Raleigh, NC, passed away peacefully at Transitions LifeCare on August 8, 2026.
Gay grew up in Davidson County and was a graduate of Ledford High School, class of 1958. She was valedictorian, student body president, a cheerleader, a basketball player, and was voted Miss Ledford. She was not only intelligent and determined, she was a real...
Monica Rose Kovolenko
Aug 7, 2026
Monica Rose Kovolenko, 57, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on August 7, 2026.
Born on May 1, 1969, Monica was the oldest daughter of the late Harold Kovolenko and Joyce Lee Kovolenko. She was a beloved daughter, companion, best friend, sister, aunt, and great-aunt whose presence will be deeply missed by those who knew and loved her.
Monica had a lifelong...
Lucia Ivelisse Follett Olivencia
Aug 6, 2026
Lucia Ivelisse Follett Olivencia passed away peacefully at home on August 6, 2026. Her parents, Ashley and Thomas Follett, were by her side, surrounding her with love every single moment of her life.
Lucia grew beautifully for 20 weeks, firmly implanting herself into the hearts of everyone who anticipated her arrival. Though her time with us was brief, the immense love...
Evelyn Arwood Ginn
Aug 3, 2026
Born in Cleburne, Texas, on May 25th,1927, Evelyn Arwood was the eldest child of Mabry and Fannie Adams. She grew up just down the street from grandparents, whose home was a bustling center of activity, and a place that modeled the wonders of a big family. Once a Texan, always a Texan, once a lady, always a lady… this was...
Acie Ray Gardner
Aug 1, 2026
Acie Ray Gardner, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side.
Born on April 1, 1942, in Craven County, North Carolina, Acie was the son of the late John Ralph Gardner and Bertha Lewis Gardner.
On April 26, 1968, he married the love of...
Mary Lou Dibling
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Lou Pruden Dibling, 84, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Born on February 5, 1942, in Haskins, Ohio, Mary Lou was the beloved daughter of the late Myron Edwin and Marie Walbolt Pruden. A bright child from the start, she skipped first grade and joined a class of sixteen...
Linda Cline Waddell
Jul 28, 2026
Linda Ann Cline Waddell, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on March 24, 1947, in Cumberland County, Linda was the daughter of the late Glenn Cline and Annie Ivey Cline. She earned an Associate Degree in Business from Fayetteville Technical Community College and dedicated 30 years of service to...
Catherine Wilkinson Parker
Jul 28, 2026
Catherine Wilkinson Parker, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born on February 1, 1938, Catherine was the daughter of the late Sidney M. Wilkinson and Myrtle Overton Wilkinson. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, she was a respected businesswoman and the owner and operator of Bordeaux Florist...
Barbara Nelson Bansley
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara Jean Bansley, 64, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her residence. Born on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Nelson and Cynthia Langley Nelson.
Barbara was known for her joyful spirit and her love of life. She enjoyed bowling, playing IMVU, traveling, and shopping. She was...
Judy J. Milbourne
Jul 26, 2026
Judy Milbourne, 83, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Frankfurt, Germany, died peacefully in the hospital on July 26, 2026.
Judy was born in Liegnitz, Germany in 1942 to Gottfried and Elli Emma Laugisch. She relocated to the United States in 1963 with her husband and children.
Judy was a housewife for many years, sold Avon and Home Interior, co-owned a moving and...
Wanda Graham McHugh
Jul 25, 2026
Wanda Sue McHugh, 87, of Raeford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Autumn Care of Raeford.
Born on July 21, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, Wanda was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie Graham and Dollie Inez Smiley Graham.
Wanda retired from the Nevada State Department of Transportation, where she faithfully served as a Records Clerk. She...
Michael John Lysek
Jul 25, 2026
Michael John Lysek, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born on July 4, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, Michael was the son of the late Chester Raymond Lysek and Frances Kromer Lysek.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG) after 23 years of...
