Duncan Bethune McBryde, Jr.
Jun 16, 2026
Duncan Bethune McBryde, Jr., 78, of Raeford, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 16, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving wife.
Born on September 25, 1947, in Cumberland County, Duncan was the son of the late Duncan Bethune McBryde, Sr. and Mabel Furmage McBryde.
Duncan retired from Procter & Gamble after 38 years of dedicated service in sales. He was...
Sherman Davis
Jun 15, 2026
Mr. Sherman Davis, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 15, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Sherman was born on August 12, 1937, in Cumberland County to the late John Davis and Ada Everette Davis.
A proud veteran, Sherman served his country honorably in the United States Air Force. Following his military service, he dedicated 30 years to...
Robert Ronald Palmer
Jun 11, 2026
Robert Ronald Palmer passed away peacefully on June 11, 2026. The day was warm and sunny, and the light of the sun shone upon him as he departed. He was surrounded by his family and beloved nurses who took incredible care of him at The Enclave Assisted Living Home in Clayton, North Carolina.
Bob (as he was known to most) was...
Frances E. Royal
Jun 11, 2026
Miss Frances Royal, known to all as Aunt Frances, 99, of Atlanta, Georgia passed away on Thursday, June 11, 2026 in her “home” at Wesley Woods surrounded by her loved ones.
Frances was born on June 1, 1927 in Cumberland County to the late Lillie Geddie and Deroy “Walter” Walden Royal. She accepted Jesus Christ as her Lord and Savior when...
Donna Sue Randell
Jun 8, 2026
Donna Sue Randell (Donna R. Taylor, Donna R. Johnson) went home to Heaven on June 8, 2026, following a massive stroke.
Donna was born on December 18, 1941 to Robert William “Bill” and Jessie Catherine Gough Randell in Tulsa, Oklahoma. She graduated from Tulsa Central High School in 1959 before attending Oklahoma Baptist University. Donna married and had three daughters during...
Nina Manley Johnson
Jun 7, 2026
Nina Manley Johnson, of Supply, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly at her residence on Sunday, June 7, 2026. She was 61 years old.
Born on August 19, 1964, at Fort Bragg, NC. Nina grew up in a military family and carried throughout her life the resilience, adaptability, and strong sense of family that shaped her upbringing.
For many years, Nina worked with...
Helen Hughes Petrucelli
Jun 2, 2026
Helen Hughes Petrucelli, 98, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2026, at her residence with her family by her side.
Helen was born on April 23, 1928, in Bladenboro, North Carolina, to the late Rev. Holland Hughes and Alma Bowen Hughes.
She was a faithful member of Northwood Temple, where she lovingly served in the nursery for 25 years. Helen...
Joyce Hope Carpenter
May 31, 2026
Joyce Hope Cook Carpenter, 81 of Fayetteville, NC died Sunday, May 31, 2026
Joyce was born November 12, 1944 in Johnston County to the Late Charlie Thomas Cook and Viola Elizabeth House Cook
She was preceded in death by her Husband of 46 years, Retired US Army Sergeant Major Clifford Paxton Carpenter in 2015 and her two sisters, Rachel Beasley and Mae...
Douglas C. Barrett
May 31, 2026
Douglas (DC) Barrett passed away on Sunday, May 31. He was born January 22, 1935, the only child of John and Sadie Barrett.
Growing up in Massey Hill, he graduated from Massey Hill High School in 1954. Following graduation he began his career with Carolina Telephone. Answering his call from Uncle Sam and serving his draft in the US Army, he...
Norman F. Smith
May 30, 2026
Norman F. Smith, Jr., 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday May 30, 2026, at Duke Medical Center with his loving family by his side.
Born on December 21, 1941, in Cumberland County, Norman was the son of the late Norman F. Smith, Sr. and Mary Agnes Barnette Smith.
Norman shared a loving marriage with his wife, Joan E. Smith, for...
Jeneal Jackson Harris
May 27, 2026
Jeneal Jackson Harris, 96, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, May 27, 2026.
Jeneal was born on January 7, 1930, in Cumberland County, NC to Ernest and Elgie Lewis Jackson. She graduated as valedictorian from Stedman High School in 1947. She went on to graduate from Campbell College (now University) and Worth Business School. A job search led her to a position...
Shirley Owens Simmons
May 27, 2026
Shirley Owens Simmons, 87 of Fayetteville, North Carolina journeyed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Left behind was a legacy woven in faith, fierce love, and unforgettable memories. Shirley was born on May 30, 1938, In Mullins, South Carolina to John and Betty Owens.
Shirley was a woman whose life was grounded in God and a devotion...
Catalina Arroyo Diaz
May 20, 2026
Catalina "Cathy" Arroyo Diaz, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Cathy was born on March 14, 1964, in Huixtac, a rural town in Guerrero, Mexico. At the age of 14, she moved to the city of Cuernavaca in Morelos. There, she began working in the market, selling fruits and vegetables while...
David Lee Irving
May 19, 2026
David Lee Irving, 61, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina, on June 20, 1964, to the late Richard Lewis Irving and Anna Jean Jarvis Irving.
David graduated from Fayetteville Academy in 1982 and later attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Shortly after he met and married...
Frances Markum Salaz
May 18, 2026
Frances Markum Salaz of Fayetteville, North Carolina journeyed to be with the Lord on May 18, 2026. Frances was born February 24, 1938, in Woodbury, Tennessee, into the loving arms of George and Altie Markum who have now welcomed her into her heavenly home. She now resides with all of her immediate family members and will be waiting for each...
Charles Edward Bechtol, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Charles Edward Bechtol, Sr., 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born December 16, 1945, in Cumberland County, Charles was the son of the late Edward F. Bechtol and Leona Ida Mae Whisner Bechtol.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd...
Jack Richard Fulp
May 12, 2026
Jack Richard Fulp, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on February 20, 1931, in Aurora, Missouri to the late Albert Fulp and Helen Johnson Fulp. He spent part of his younger years in California before joining the United States Army, where he...
Janette (Carroll) Page
May 12, 2026
Janette Carroll Page, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Village Green, with her family by her side.
Janette was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 1, 1929, to the late George William Carroll, Sr. and Bertha Morgan Carroll. At a young age, she moved with her family to Cumberland County, where...
Bertin Jaime Ledesma
May 4, 2026
Bertin was born on October 8, 1972, in Mexico to the late Antonio Jaime Gonzalez and Maira Ledesma Vargas. At a young age, he moved to Fayetteville, where he worked tirelessly to build a better life for himself and his family. Through dedication and perseverance, he established his own business, Bert's Lawncare, which he took great pride in.
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Claire Raine Hann
May 3, 2026
Claire Raine Hann was born on April 27, 2026, at Womack Army Medical Center. Though her time on earth was brief, she filled the hearts of her family with immeasurable love and precious memories before gaining her angel wings on May 3, 2026.
Claire is lovingly survived by her parents, Ataysia Grant and Camden Hann; her brother,...
