All Obituaries

Roger Murphy, Jr. Fayetteville

Dudley Roger Murphy, Jr., 58, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital with family by his side. Roger was born in Logan, West Virginia to the late Dudley Roger Murphy, Sr. and Ginger Abay-Abay. He was a U.S. Army Reserves Veteran where he served as a Parachute Rigger with the 824th Quartermaster Company. He was also retired from Civil Service at Fort Bragg. Roger loved being with his family and friends. He also enjoyed spending time...

Dudley Roger Murphy, Jr., 58, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, July 20, 2022 at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital with family by his side. Roger was born in Logan, West Virginia to...

Nancy Bennett Fayetteville

Nancy Thomas Bennett, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Nancy was born in Wilmington, NC on November 12, 1932 to the late Alicia Ellis and Ernest Sinclair Bennett. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Bennett. Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home following the service on Wednesday. Nancy...

Nancy Thomas Bennett, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Nancy was born in Wilmington, NC on November 12, 1932 to the late...

Gayle Braxton Godwin

Mrs. Gayle Martin Braxton, 86, of Godwin, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in the presence of her loved ones. Gayle was born November 27, 1935, to the late Lewis Melvin Martin and Evelyn Grace Williams Martin. She was born in Graham, NC where she spent all her childhood. She attended Graham High School and later attended business school in Fayetteville, NC. She was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother that put her family at the forefront of her life. Her big...

Mrs. Gayle Martin Braxton, 86, of Godwin, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in the presence of her loved ones. Gayle was born November 27, 1935, to the late Lewis Melvin...

Faye Lewis Fayetteville

Faye Culbreth Lewis, 61, of Fayetteville gained her angel wings to fly to her heavenly home on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Faye was born November 30, 1960 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi to Donna Emily Foss and the late Kenneth Alexander Culbreth. She was preceded in death by her son, Alexander Ray Lewis; father, Kenneth Alexander Culbreth; brother, Stephen Ray Culbreth. Faye was a planner performing transportation planning, zoning and subdivision...

Faye Culbreth Lewis, 61, of Fayetteville gained her angel wings to fly to her heavenly home on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Faye was born November 30,...

Paul "Steve" Fussell Eastover

Paul Steven Fussell, 66, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Steve was born in Cumberland County on April 3, 1956, and he had a love for the UNC Tarheels and Washington Redskins. Steve was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, papa, and friend to all who knew him. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church where he served as a member of the Trustees, food pantry, bus driver for SMASH, maintenance of the church and the church cemetery. He had a passion for the...

Paul Steven Fussell, 66, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, August 7, 2022. Steve was born in Cumberland County on April 3, 1956, and he had a love for the UNC Tarheels and Washington...

Gisela Chadwick Fayetteville

Mrs. Gisela Baureis Chadwick, 79, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Scotland Regional Hospice, Laurinburg, NC, surrounded by her family. Gisela was born October 22, 1942, in Manheim, Germany. She was a seamstress. Gisela was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Chadwick and her brother, Ludwig Baureis. Gisela was survived by her daughter, Stephanie Chadwick of Laurinburg; two sons, Uwe Chadwick and wife Darlena of Honolulu, HI, and Michael Chadwick of...

Mrs. Gisela Baureis Chadwick, 79, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Scotland Regional Hospice, Laurinburg, NC, surrounded by her family. Gisela was born October 22, 1942,...

Shelria Long Fayetteville

Shelria Katherine Baxley Long, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022, with her husband of 66 years laying by her side. Shelria was born on July 1, 1938, in Cumberland County to the late Fred Dalton Baxley and Mary Lee McDuffie Baxley. In the early 1950’s, she met the love of her life while working at S & H Kress on Hay Street. Being the wife of a Airman, she spent many hours raising their children at home with her husband away but...

Shelria Katherine Baxley Long, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 6, 2022, with her husband of 66 years laying by her side. Shelria was born on July 1, 1938,...

Orville "O.T." Failen, Sr. Fayetteville

Orville Theodore (O.T.) Failen, Sr. 83 of Fayetteville, died on Friday August 5, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley from complications of surgery. O.T. was the oldest son of James David Failen and Bennie Inez Failen. He was born in Kingsport, Tennessee but lived in South Carolina until he joined the Army in 1959. Since then, he lived mostly in North Carolina. O.T. was a retired Army Warrant Officer and a Vietnam veteran among his awards were, Senior Army Aviator Badge, Senior Army Parachutist...

Orville Theodore (O.T.) Failen, Sr. 83 of Fayetteville, died on Friday August 5, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley from complications of surgery. O.T. was the oldest son of James David Failen and Bennie...

Ursula Wyer Fayetteville

Mrs. Ursula Margaret Schaaf Wyer, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Ursula was born November 14, 1928, in Darmstadt, Germany, to the late Heinrich and Charlotte Schaaf. She was a homemaker. Ursula was preceded in death by her husband, CSM Avon B. Wyer and her son, Roy Wyer. Ursula is survived by her daughter, Virginia Wyer Stiles of Hereford, AZ; two grandchildren, Amanda Wyer and Erin Wyer both of Orlando,...

Mrs. Ursula Margaret Schaaf Wyer, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, August 4, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, NC. Ursula was born November 14, 1928, in Darmstadt, Germany, to...

Ann Hobbs Eastover

Mrs. Ann Strickland Avent Hobbs, 91, of Eastover, NC, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ann was born July 9, 1931, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late William Maurice Avent and Cornelia Strickland Avent. She was a retired lab technician. Ann was Past Mother Advisor for the Rainbow Girls, Fayetteville Chapter. She enjoyed quilting, sewing, and crossword puzzles. Ann had a strong faith in the Bible and reading daily...

Mrs. Ann Strickland Avent Hobbs, 91, of Eastover, NC, died Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ann was born July 9, 1931, in Rocky Mount, NC, to the late William...

Shawn "John" Gauldin Fayetteville

Mr. Shawn "John" Logan Gauldin, 78, of Fayetteville, NC, died June 22, 2022, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 9:30 a.m. until 10:30 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A memorial service will follow at 11:00 a.m., in the Cumberland Memorial Gardens, Fayetteville. Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301. Online condolences may be made to...

Mr. Shawn "John" Logan Gauldin, 78, of Fayetteville, NC, died June 22, 2022, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The family will receive friends Saturday, August 6, 2022, from 9:30...

Coletta Roach Fayetteville

Coletta Lahr Roach, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at home with her beloved family by her side. Coletta was born November 29, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the late Helen Rooney and Walter Lahr. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Dorothy Taylor and Sue Carson; and a grandson, Roderick. Coletta grew up in Goldsboro, NC. She graduated from East Carolina University and received a Master’s Degree in Education. Coletta attended First Baptist Church...

Coletta Lahr Roach, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 1, 2022 at home with her beloved family by her side. Coletta was born November 29, 1933 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to the...

Darius Rozier Fayetteville

Mr. Darius S. Rozier, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Darius was born June 19, 1935, in Robeson County, NC, to the late Braxton Worth Rozier and Lonnie Mae Herring Rozier. He served in the US Army and with the Bohemia Fire Department in Long Island, New York. He retired as a mental hygiene therapy aid from Pilgrim State Hospital. He was a member and deacon of Pleasant Grove Baptist Church. Darius was a loving husband,...

Mr. Darius S. Rozier, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, August 1, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Darius was born June 19, 1935, in Robeson County, NC, to the late Braxton Worth...

Isabel Martinez Fayetteville

Isabel Martinez was born to Santiago and Rosalia Gil on June 18, 1929, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She was the second-born daughter of eight children. Isabel had a close relationship with her grandparents who migrated here from the Canary Islands of Spain. Her grandparents donated part of their land to build the first and only Catholic Church Cemetery, Elementary and Middle School in the Arecibo town of Esperanza, which remains in existence. It is believed that the...

Isabel Martinez was born to Santiago and Rosalia Gil on June 18, 1929, in Arecibo, Puerto Rico. She was the second-born daughter of eight children. Isabel had a close relationship with...

Hedwig Bittner Fayetteville

Hedwig Bauerfeld Bittner, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Hedwig was born February 12, 1934, in Germany, to the late Emilie and Gustav Bauerfeld. She was preceded in death by her husband, John Joseph Bittner, Sr., a son, John Joseph Bittner, Jr., and daughter, Joanne Bittner. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, at 12 noon at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens....

Hedwig Bauerfeld Bittner, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, July 29, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Hedwig was born February 12, 1934, in Germany, to the late Emilie and...

Edith Evans Smithsburg, MD

Edith Marie Wood Evans, 88 of Smithsburg, Maryland and formally of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on July 28, 2022, at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born October 30, 1933, in Fayetteville, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lewin & Mary Verlena nee Robinson Wood. She was employed by and retired from the Cozy Cottage of Fayetteville, where she worked as a Nurse’s Aide for thirty years. Edith enjoyed word searches, creating artwork, and watching birds....

Edith Marie Wood Evans, 88 of Smithsburg, Maryland and formally of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on July 28, 2022, at the Meritus Medical Center in Hagerstown. Born October 30, 1933,...

Shirley Adair Fayetteville

Shirley May Adair, 86, of Hope Mills, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. Shirley was born on June 2, 1936, in Maine, to the late Frank Gero and Treffina Pendleton Gero. The family will receive friends on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, from 2-3 p.m. with a funeral service following at 3 p.m. Shirley was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to all who knew her. She had a love for animals. She was...

Shirley May Adair, 86, of Hope Mills, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at her daughter’s home, with her family by her side. Shirley was born on June 2, 1936, in Maine, to the late...

Wendell Culbreth Eastover

Wendell Eulon “Wink” Culbreth, 83, of Eastover passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Wink was born September 12, 1938 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Janice Catherine Sessoms and Eulon B. Culbreth. He was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela C. Culbreth; sons, Nicky Culbreth and Shane Culbreth ; sisters, Vivian Hall, Betty Hutchinson, Norma Warren and a brother, Larry H. Culbreth. There are no services planned...

Wendell Eulon “Wink” Culbreth, 83, of Eastover passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Wink was born September 12, 1938 in Cumberland...

Deborah Currie Fayetteville

Deborah DeBruhl Currie, 66, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 18, 1956 in Kinston NC (Lenoir County) to the Late James T. DeBruhl and Joyce Gaskins DeBruhl. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Sunday, July 24, 2022, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A funeral service will be conducted at 2:00 p.m. on Monday, July 25, 2022, in the Jernigan-Warren Funeral...

Deborah DeBruhl Currie, 66, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 22, 2022, surrounded by her loving family. She was born April 18, 1956 in Kinston NC (Lenoir...

Rev. David Canady Parkton

David Nordan Canady, age 84, of Parkton, North Carolina died on July 19, 2022. The visitation will take place at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home from 6:00pm–8:00pm on Monday, July 25th. 2022. The funeral will be held at Green Springs Baptist Church in Parkton, North Carolina at 2:00 on July 26th, 2022 and the burial will follow at the church cemetery. The family will receive guests at 751 Kairos Drive, Parkton, NC 28371. Mr. Canady was born in Grays Creek, North...

David Nordan Canady, age 84, of Parkton, North Carolina died on July 19, 2022. The visitation will take place at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home from 6:00pm–8:00pm on Monday, July 25th....

Catherine Johnston Fayetteville

Catherine Dailey Johnston, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Catherine was born on October 14, 1943, in Morgantown, WV to the late Carl H. Dailey and Lena Marie Schmidt. She retired as a teacher after 40 years of service. Funeral service will be held on Saturday, July 23, 2022, at 10 a.m. at Campground United Methodist Church. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family will receive friends on Friday, July 22, 2022, from 6-8 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren...

Catherine Dailey Johnston, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, July 19, 2022. Catherine was born on October 14, 1943, in Morgantown, WV to the late Carl H. Dailey and Lena Marie Schmidt....

Della Patterson Eastover

Della Irene Washburn Patterson, 78, of Eastover, NC passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Salem United Methodist Church, officiated by Rev. Gil Wise and Rev. Melinda Ivey. The family will receive visitors at 1:00 pm in the church sanctuary. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. Della was born in Shelby, NC. Her family moved to Godwin, NC, when she was a young girl. She was the daughter of Rayman...

Della Irene Washburn Patterson, 78, of Eastover, NC passed away Sunday, July 17, 2022. A funeral service will be held at 2:30 pm on Thursday, July 21, 2022, in Salem United Methodist...

Thelma Dennis Clarkton

Thelma Stiles Dennis, 86, of Clarkton passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Thelma was born on February 6, 1936, in Somerset County, PA to the late Cecil Wilson Stiles and Lillian Kunsman Stiles. A private family service will be held. She is survived by her children, Lea Ann Ransom and husband Eric of Clarkton, NC, Janice Lynn Baker and husband Rick of Sparta, TN, Tracey Eugene Dennis of Clarkton, Robert Earl Dennis, Jr. of Ellwood City, PA,...

Thelma Stiles Dennis, 86, of Clarkton passed away on Monday, July 18, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Thelma was born on February 6, 1936, in Somerset County, PA to the late...

Pauline "Polly" Orr Fayetteville

Pauline Lucile Bengs (Polly) Orr was born on September 27, 1931 to Harold Earl and Helen Casey Bengs in Geary, Oklahoma. She entered heaven’s gates to join her son Jeff, her parents, and many other family members and cherished friends on July 17, 2022. Polly grew up in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, where she was actively involved in her church, schools, and community. She was the drum major in the Kingfisher High School marching band, demonstrating her leadership skills and the...

Pauline Lucile Bengs (Polly) Orr was born on September 27, 1931 to Harold Earl and Helen Casey Bengs in Geary, Oklahoma. She entered heaven’s gates to join her son Jeff, her parents,...

Nancy Culbreth Fayetteville

Nancy Lee Culbreth, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Nancy was born on April 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Allen Donoho Kerr and Mabel Martin Kerr. She retired from Cumberland County Mental Health, where she was a social worker. Funeral services are pending at this time. Nancy was preceded in death by her sister, Sally Pfingsten She is survived by her sons, John “Jack” Culbreth and wife Barbara, Allen Culbreth, and wife Annessa;...

Nancy Lee Culbreth, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 17, 2022. Nancy was born on April 28, 1940, in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Allen Donoho Kerr and Mabel Martin Kerr. She...

Dawn Johnson Fayetteville

Dawn Horne Johnson, 60, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, July16, 2022 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Dawn was born June 9, 1962 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Ila Lee Chason and Arthur A. Horne. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt, and friend to everyone she knew. Dawn loved the outdoors, camping, beach, cooking, but most of all spending time with her beloved family and friends. She was a member of Macedonia Baptist...

Dawn Horne Johnson, 60, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, July16, 2022 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Dawn was born June 9, 1962 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Ila...

Taleana Whetstone-Perez Godwin

Taleana Fay Whetstone-Perez, 44 of Godwin, died on Friday, July 15, 2022. Taleana was born on June 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, CO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July 30, 2022, at 6 p.m. at the home of Lynn and Calvin Biggers Taleana was preceded in death by her mother, Andrea Jean McDonald Perez. She is survived by her spouse, Janet Whetstone-Perez; father, Victor Perez; brothers, Carlos Perez (Marissa), Jeremy Perez (Kevin Edelen), Isaac Perez (Lisa);...

Taleana Fay Whetstone-Perez, 44 of Godwin, died on Friday, July 15, 2022. Taleana was born on June 11, 1978, in Colorado Springs, CO. A Celebration of Life will be held on Saturday, July...

Glenn Gehm Fayetteville

Our family is heartbroken to announce the death of Glenn George Gehm; Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend. Glenn age 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, July 15, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after an unexpected illness. Although Glenn is gone from us, small pieces of him live on in each of the lives he touched. Glenn was born January 14, 1949, in Montgomery County, PA. to Siegfried Peter and Irene Gehm. Glenn is a US Army Veteran who served...

Our family is heartbroken to announce the death of Glenn George Gehm; Husband, Father, Grandfather, Great Grandfather, and Friend. Glenn age 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday,...

Mary Farrell Fayetteville

Mary Lou D’Jinis Farrell, 92, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ms. Farrell was born June 1, 1930, in Cumberland County to the late Gus and Mamie Sutton D’Jinis. She was a PX Manager at Fort Bragg, NC. She was preceded in death by a son, Jerry Farrell; two sisters, Ethel Reaves and Helen Autry; and a brother, Tom Carpenter. Ms. Farrell is survived by two sons, Michael Gene Farrell and Ronald Anthony...

Mary Lou D’Jinis Farrell, 92, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, July 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ms. Farrell was born June 1, 1930, in Cumberland County to the late Gus...

Joseph Caulder Jacksonville, Florida

Joseph Caulder, 66 of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, FL Joseph was born on October 24, 1955 in Cumberland County. He worked as a warehouse manager for an electrical company. Funeral services will be held on Monday, July 18, 2022 at 2 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the service at...

Joseph Caulder, 66 of Jacksonville, FL, formerly of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 13, 2022 at the Mayo Hospital in Jacksonville, FL Joseph was born on October 24, 1955...

James Day Fayetteville

James Edward Day, 86 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 The family will receive friends on Thursday July 14th 2022 from 6-8pm at Jernigan Warren Funeral Home Funeral service will be held on Friday July 15, 2022 at 8:30am at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints (3200 Scotty Hill Road) followed by burial with Full Air Force Honors at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery, FT Bragg, NC To view a livestream of the service, please go...

James Edward Day, 86 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 7, 2022 The family will receive friends on Thursday July 14th 2022 from 6-8pm at Jernigan Warren Funeral Home Funeral service...

Roland Renfrow Fayetteville

Mr. Roland Renfrow, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. Roland was born March 14, 1938, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Willard and Ruth Congleton Renfrow. He was a member of New Life Pentecostal Holiness Church and participated in jail ministry for 35 years. Roland was a retired crane operator. Roland is survived by his wife Angela Renfrow; two sons, James W. Renfrow (Pamela) and Brian K. Renfrow; two sisters, Helen Weaver and Linda...

Mr. Roland Renfrow, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, July 7, 2022, at his residence. Roland was born March 14, 1938, in Johnston County, NC, to the late Willard and Ruth Congleton Renfrow....

Carol Hunter Fayetteville

Carol Joanne Hunter, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Village Green Health Care. Joanne was born on July 23, 1933, in Roaring Spring, PA to the late James I. Rightnour and Kathryn Logue Rightnour. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Thursday, July 7, 2022, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held on Friday, July 8, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Main Post Cemetery. Joanne was preceded in death by her husband, James “Jim” F....

Carol Joanne Hunter, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022, at Village Green Health Care. Joanne was born on July 23, 1933, in Roaring Spring, PA to the late James I....

David McAlpin Fayetteville

David Junior McAlpin, 91 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com.

David Junior McAlpin, 91 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, July 5, 2022 at his residence with his family by his side. A private family service will be held. Funeral arrangements by...

Gladys Bullard Hope Mills

Gladys Fisher Bullard, 88, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Gladys was born on September 15, 1933, in Sampson County to the late Vander Fisher and Maggie Brown Fisher. Gladys wore many hats throughout her life, she was known as the “Master Biscuit Maker” at the Hardee’s on Cumberland Road. Her passion was caring for others. She was the happiest when she was being the “Nanny” for many...

Gladys Fisher Bullard, 88, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, July 1, 2022, at her residence with her family by her side. Gladys was born on September 15, 1933, in Sampson County to the late...

Nestor Velazquez Fayetteville

Nestor Velazquez, affectionately known as Pops, entered Glory near Brevard, North Carolina on June 30th, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1950, in Moca, Puerto Rico to Cirilo and Daniela Velazquez and was the youngest of nine siblings. The family migrated to New York City when he was 4 years old. He graduated from Morris High School in the Bronx. On December 18, 1971, he married Naomi Nieves and together they had 7 children whom they raised in Fayetteville,...

Nestor Velazquez, affectionately known as Pops, entered Glory near Brevard, North Carolina on June 30th, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1950, in Moca, Puerto Rico to Cirilo and Daniela...

Eugene McKethan, III Supply

Mr. Eugene “Buddy” Lacy McKethan III, 60, of Fayetteville and Holden Beach, died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in the presence of his family. Eugene was a retiree of the NCDOT and continued to work in road construction for Summit Design and Engineering. He took great pride in his work and strived to give freely back to others in every aspect of his life. He loved his family, God, his career, and early morning beach walks with his 2-year-old dog Shelby, who followed him...

Mr. Eugene “Buddy” Lacy McKethan III, 60, of Fayetteville and Holden Beach, died on Thursday, June 30, 2022, in the presence of his family. Eugene was a retiree of the NCDOT and...

Linnie Averitt Fayetteville

Linnie “Dale” Byrd Averitt, born August 5, 1936, in Dillon, SC, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus F. Byrd and Retha Church Byrd, brothers, Rufus Franklin Byrd, Jr., and Jimmy R. Byrd, all of Florence SC, and infant son, David Franklin Averitt. She is survived by a sister, Nadine Blackmon of Florence; many nieces and nephews and their families, that she dearly loved and enjoyed over the years. She dearly loved her...

Linnie “Dale” Byrd Averitt, born August 5, 1936, in Dillon, SC, died Wednesday, June 29, 2022. She was preceded in death by her parents, Rufus F. Byrd and Retha Church Byrd,...

Robert Domina Fayetteville

CSM (R) Robert Sherman Domina, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Robert was born February 8, 1938, in Newport, Vermont. He was retired as a Command Sergeant Major from the US Army. After serving in the military, Robert worked in education. Robert was called to his Heavenly home on the same day as his beloved wife, Ilona, of 59 years of marriage, was laid to rest. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Denise...

CSM (R) Robert Sherman Domina, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, June 28, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Robert was born February 8, 1938, in Newport, Vermont. He was...

Thomas Little Raleigh

Thomas Quiroz “Q” Little, 41, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Thomas was born December 17, 1980 in Pasadena, California. He is preceded in death by his mother, Peggy Quiroz who died July 18, 1985. He always greeted you with an infectious smile. Always was one of quick wit and sass yet mindful and respectful. He was one of big heart and bigger hugs. He was always willing to help out for the cause of causes. Tom was one worthy of emulation and pride of...

Thomas Quiroz “Q” Little, 41, of Raleigh, NC passed away on Monday, June 27, 2022. Thomas was born December 17, 1980 in Pasadena, California. He is preceded in death by his mother,...

Marie McLendon Fayetteville

Marie S. McLendon passed away on June 27, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 30, 1927. Marie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who traveled around the world with her husband Earl in his career with the U.S. Air Force. After his retirement, he became a United Methodist minister where she served with him in his ministry. Marie was preceded in death by her husband, Rev. James Earl McLendon and her daughter, Jean McLendon. She is survived by a...

Marie S. McLendon passed away on June 27, 2022 at the age of 95. She was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 30, 1927. Marie was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who traveled...

Guy Mathis Fayetteville

Guy Eugene Mathis, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. Guy was born on April 14, 1932, in Rome, Georgia to the late Homer Charles Mathis and Viola Hobgood Mathis. For 20 years Guy gave to his country by serving in the U.S. Air Force, U.S. Navy and eventually retired from the Georgia National Guard. A Memorial service will be held at a later date. Guy is survived by his wife of 65 years, Beatrice “Bea”...

Guy Eugene Mathis, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, June 26, 2022, at his residence with his family by his side. Guy was born on April 14, 1932, in Rome, Georgia to the late Homer...

Dena Downing Fayetteville

Dena Little Downing, 52, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Dena was born on December 5, 1969, in Cumberland County to the late Walter W. “Bill” Little, Jr. and Carolyn Kinlaw Little. A private family service will be held. Surviving are her children, Maren, Campbell, and Hollyn Downing; brother, Mark Little and wife Stephanie; and her beloved furry friend, Shady. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C....

Dena Little Downing, 52, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, June 24, 2022. Dena was born on December 5, 1969, in Cumberland County to the late Walter W. “Bill” Little, Jr. and...

Ilona Domina Fayetteville

Mrs. Ilona Mach Domina, 78, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Ilona was born November 18, 1943, in Czechoslovakia, to the late Wilhelm Zens and Maria Mach. She was a homemaker. Ilona is survived by her husband, Robert Domina; three daughters, Sandra Canfield (Matt), Bernice Watson (Chris), and Terry Conner (Tim); one son, Robert Domina (Elvira); thirteen grandchildren; and one great-grandson. She was preceded in death by a daughter,...

Mrs. Ilona Mach Domina, 78, died Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at her home surrounded by her family. Ilona was born November 18, 1943, in Czechoslovakia, to the late Wilhelm Zens and Maria...

Elizabeth "Libba" Pate Fayetteville

Elizabeth “Libba” Kornegay Pate, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Born in Goldsboro, NC on February 21, 1930, to Leroy Kelly and Elizabeth Woodard Kornegay, Libba attended St. Mary’s College and graduated from the University of North Carolina, where she became a Tarheel fan forevermore. After finishing a master’s degree in Education at Columbia University, she moved to Fayetteville to begin her teaching career, met and married...

Elizabeth “Libba” Kornegay Pate, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on June 21, 2022. Born in Goldsboro, NC on February 21, 1930, to Leroy Kelly and Elizabeth...

Ronald Blackwelder Fayetteville

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Ronald Blackwelder, loving husband and proud father of two daughters, passed away at the age of 79. Ron was born on April 24, 1943 in Norfolk, VA to Gilmer and Ikey (Howard) Blackwelder. After serving in the Air Force, Ron followed in his father’s footsteps and began a career in the construction industry, building homes. On November, 29, 1975, he married Joanne Rodwell. They raised two daughters, Tyler Anne and Evan. Ron was a highly skilled master...

On Tuesday, June 21, 2022, Ronald Blackwelder, loving husband and proud father of two daughters, passed away at the age of 79. Ron was born on April 24, 1943 in Norfolk, VA to Gilmer and Ikey...

Karla Johnson Fayetteville

Karla Lee Coleman Johnson, 61, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Karla was born on November 23, 1960, in Flint, Michigan to the late Robert Nash Coleman, Sr. and Marie Sue Lewandowski Coleman. She worked as a title clerk with DMV and various car dealerships. Her true passion was being a farmer's wife and riding horses. She enjoyed going barefoot and sipping sweet tea while rocking on her front porch. She was a loving...

Karla Lee Coleman Johnson, 61, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Karla was born on November 23, 1960, in Flint, Michigan to the late Robert...

Nancy Wagner Fayetteville

Nancy Purtle Wagner, 75, of Fayetteville, NC, died on June 20, 2022, at her residence. Nancy was born September 25, 1946, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Michael Gordon Purtle Sr. and Truman Rebecca Gary Purtle. After an early career in teaching, she retired from the Federal Government, USDA Rural Development. Nancy is survived by a daughter, Krista Wagner; son, Brian Keith Wagner; sister Judy Hucks; and two grandchildren, Brian and Megan Wagner. A memorial service...

Nancy Purtle Wagner, 75, of Fayetteville, NC, died on June 20, 2022, at her residence. Nancy was born September 25, 1946, in Fort Benning, Georgia, to the late Michael Gordon Purtle Sr. and...

Frances Monroe Fayetteville

Frances Marie [Ridenhour] Monroe, wife of Paul H. Monroe, Jr., fulfilled her baptismal covenant and crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all the saints, family members, and friends who have gone on before. Frances was born November 17th, 1948, to Paul James Ridenhour and Christine Jobe Ridenhour Jones in Burlington, NC. She was educated in the public schools of North Carolina to include: Burlington, Rockingham, and Montgomery County of NC. She was very...

Frances Marie [Ridenhour] Monroe, wife of Paul H. Monroe, Jr., fulfilled her baptismal covenant and crossed over to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ and all the saints, family...

Maria Soto Fayetteville

Maria Herminia Prieto Soto, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, 16 June 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC, peacefully entering into the presence of her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ. She was born on 22 March 1949 in Havana, Cuba to the late Evelio Prieto and Ysmelia Padron Prieto. Maria is a graduate of Miami Jackson Senior High School in Miami, FL, and Fayetteville Technical Community College in Fayetteville, NC. She enjoyed working as a dental assistant with...

Maria Herminia Prieto Soto, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, 16 June 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC, peacefully entering into the presence of her Lord and...

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