All Obituaries

Betty Chiles Fayetteville

Ms. Betty Thomas Chiles, 88, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. Betty was born in Dallas, Texas, where she attended the University of Texas and Texas Tech. It was there she met her husband, Urnie. Due to her husband’s service in the Air Force, Betty traveled the world. She and her husband eventually settled in Fayetteville, where she was a successful real estate agent. Betty enjoyed spending time with her family and friends. A...

Ms. Betty Thomas Chiles, 88, died Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. Betty was born in Dallas, Texas, where she attended the University of Texas and Texas Tech. ...

Darrell Bill Fayetteville

Darrell Ray Bill, 57 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ray was born on November 12, 1963, in Cumberland County to the late William McKinley Bill, Jr. and Jewell Lee Bill. He was Co-owner and Vice President of Billy Bill Grading Company. He enjoyed NASCAR, hunting and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, grandfather, and friend to all who loved him. Due to COVID19, a private family service will be...

Darrell Ray Bill, 57 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ray was born on November 12, 1963, in Cumberland County to the late William...

Lillian Smith Fayetteville

Lillian Aileen Weeks Smith, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hillcrest Center in Durham, N.C. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com

Lillian Aileen Weeks Smith, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021 at Hillcrest Center in Durham, N.C. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements...

Delores Lee Fayetteville

Delores Johnson Lee, 76, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Delores was born March 30, 1945 in Harnett County, NC to the late Bessie and Edgar Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Nolen Lee, Sr. and a daughter, Cynthia Lee. She was a loving mother, wife, grandmother and sister. Delores was a faithful member of Northwood Temple. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, September 30, 2021 at 11 am at...

Delores Johnson Lee, 76, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, September 25, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Delores was born March 30, 1945 in Harnett County, NC to the late Bessie and...

Burnise Perry Fayetteville

Burnise Perry, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side. Burnise was born on November 24, 1935, in Knott County, Kentucky to the late Nicodemus Perry and Mary Bates Perry. A Vietnam Veteran, he was retired from the U.S. Army as MSG and served as a pilot and air traffic controller. He also retired from the City of Fayetteville as a Traffic Supervisor. His military awards included the Bronze Star Medal, Air Medal, Combat...

Burnise Perry, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 24, 2021, at his residence, with his family by his side. Burnise was born on November 24, 1935, in Knott County, Kentucky to...

Helene Flynt Fayetteville

Helene “Helen” Schurawsky Flynt, 90, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hope Mills Retirement Center. Helen was born April 9, 1931 in Kiev, Ukraine to the late Adele and Alex Schurawsky. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at 11 am at Main Post Cemetery at Ft. Bragg, NC. Helen is survived by her son, Harry James Flynt and wife Carol; grandchildren, Sasha and Sean Flynt; great-grandchildren, Emilen Leon and Elora Flynt. In lieu of...

Helene “Helen” Schurawsky Flynt, 90, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, September 23, 2021 at Hope Mills Retirement Center. Helen was born April 9, 1931 in Kiev, Ukraine to the...

Gerald Williams Fayetteville

Gerald M. Williams, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Womack Army Medical Center. Gerry was born on December 28, 1942, in Blount County Tennessee to the late Charles Arthur Williams and Grace Costner Williams. He was retired from the U.S. Army after 23 and a half years of service as a Warrant Officer and parachute rigger. He was owner and operator of T & W Auto Sales. He was a member of Phoenix #8 and Clifford Duell #756 Masonic Lodges where he...

Gerald M. Williams, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 23, 2021, at Womack Army Medical Center. Gerry was born on December 28, 1942, in Blount County Tennessee to the late...

Betty Caid Fayetteville

Betty Jo Seals Caid, a long-time resident of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at home on 21 September 2021 at the age of 90. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1949. She was an accomplished civil servant who completed her service as an executive secretary at Headquarters, Fort Bragg when she retired on 3 December 1988. She was a loving mother who devoted her life toward raising her three children: Charlene, Vanessa and Brian. Betty Jo was beloved to all who knew her, especially her...

Betty Jo Seals Caid, a long-time resident of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at home on 21 September 2021 at the age of 90. She graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1949. She was an...

Joseph Hesser Fayetteville

Joseph Michael Hesser, 89 of Fayetteville, formerly of Altoona, PA. passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Carolina Inn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com

Joseph Michael Hesser, 89 of Fayetteville, formerly of Altoona, PA. passed away on Sunday, September 19, 2021 at Carolina Inn. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this...

Patricia Ontiveros Fayetteville

Patricia Healan Trueblood Ontiveros ,83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home surround by her family on September 18, 2021. Patricia was a homemaker who loved spending time with her family. She is survived by her husband, Jose H. Ontiveros, her daughters, Kathleen R. Stuck and Edith M. Thompson, her son, Jose M. Ontiveros II, 4 granddaughters and 9 great grandchildren. The family will receive friends and family to celebrate her life in their home at 6613 Baldoon Dr....

Patricia Healan Trueblood Ontiveros ,83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home surround by her family on September 18, 2021. Patricia was a homemaker who loved spending time...

Maranda Nutter Fayetteville

Maranda Lee "MiMi" Nutter, 31 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 from Multiple Blunt Force Injuries sustained in result of a motor vehicle accident. Maranda was born Sepember 18, 1989 in Jacksonville, NC to Cindia Lesky and Edward Nutter. She was the oldest of three siblings, Janay, Ceaira and Logan. Maranda is survived by her three children, who made up her world, Mariyah (10), Christian Jr "CJ" (8), Sarina (4) and their father,...

Maranda Lee "MiMi" Nutter, 31 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, September 17, 2021 from Multiple Blunt Force Injuries sustained in result of a motor vehicle accident. Maranda...

Susan Williams Fayetteville

Susan Rawlings Tolar Williams passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with family at her side. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church attending regularly until the pandemic shutdown. She served on the Vestry, Altar Guild, and taught Sunday School. She was a member of the National Society of the Colonial Dames in North Carolina. Susan attended St. Mary’s College and Women’s College (now UNC-Greensboro). She was a retired co-founder of Williams Office...

Susan Rawlings Tolar Williams passed away Wednesday, September 15, 2021 with family at her side. She was a lifelong member of St. John’s Episcopal Church attending regularly until the...

Harold Brigman, Jr. Fayetteville

Harold Lee Brigman, Jr., 62, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. Harold was born December 19, 1958 in Cumberland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his father, Harold Lee Brigman, Sr. Harold was a loving son and brother. He enjoyed playing the guitar and played with the Braves of Thunder. Graveside services will be Wednesday, September 22, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Lafayette Memorial Park. Harold is survived by his mother, Doris McLaurin Brigman; sisters,...

Harold Lee Brigman, Jr., 62, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his home. Harold was born December 19, 1958 in Cumberland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his...

Billy Starks, Sr. Fayetteville

Billy Gene Starks, Sr, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3 PM at Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 5:30-6:30 PM at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Online condolences may be made at http://www.jerniganwarren.com Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

Billy Gene Starks, Sr, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, September 14, 2021 at his residence. A graveside service will be held Sunday, September 19, 2021 at 3 PM at Lafayette...

Helen Potter Fayetteville

Helen Grace Hall Potter, 94, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at her home with her beloved family by her side. Helen was born December 3, 1926, in Lenoir County, NC to the late Lanie and Frank Hall. She was preceded in death by a son, Randal B. Potter. Helen was a member of Trinity Baptist Church. She was a loving mother, sister, and a faithful military wife. A committal service will be held on Thursday, September 16, 2021, at 10:00 am at Sandhills State Veterans...

Helen Grace Hall Potter, 94, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, September 13, 2021, at her home with her beloved family by her side. Helen was born December 3, 1926, in Lenoir County, NC to the...

Hughie Cecil Hayes Fayetteville

Cecil Hayes, 84 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Cecil was born on October 7, 1936, in Sampson County to the late Houston Cecil Hayes and Marjorie Rich Hayes. He served in the U.S. Air Force until the death of his father. He had a kind gentle spirit and a dry quick wit. He graduated from Massy Hill High School in 1955, retired in 1999 from PWC after 32 years of service and was a member of Village Baptist...

Cecil Hayes, 84 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021, at his residence with his family by his side. Cecil was born on October 7, 1936, in Sampson County to the late Houston...

Sarah Hare Fayetteville

Sarah Pickett Hare, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Haymount Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born on May 14, 1932 in Cumberland County to the late Ernest Pickett and Geneva Kennedy Pickett. She was a homemaker and worked part-time at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the Bookstore as students returned to classes each fall semester. She was a member of Northwood Temple for over 40 years and served on the...

Sarah Pickett Hare, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at Haymount Rehab and Nursing Center surrounded by her loving family. Sarah was born on May 14, 1932 in...

Ruth Dumont Fayetteville

Ruth Jeanne Couture Dumont was born in Auburn, Maine on October 23, 1934 and carried to heaven on September 11, 2021 at the age of 86. She graduated from St. Dominic’s High School in Lewiston, Maine in 1952. She married Marcel B. Dumont 2 days after her 18th birthday and shared 62 years of marriage and had 5 children, 3 daughters and 2 sons. Ruth’s pride and joy were her 5 children, 11 grand-children and many great grand-children. As a military spouse for 24 years, her...

Ruth Jeanne Couture Dumont was born in Auburn, Maine on October 23, 1934 and carried to heaven on September 11, 2021 at the age of 86. She graduated from St. Dominic’s High School in...

Gracelynn Pace Fayetteville

Gracelynn Hope Pace infant daughter of Brandon Hopkins and Crystal Pace passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Gracelyn was born August 19, 2021 in Cumberland County, NC. Graveside service Friday, September 17, 2021 at 11:00 am at Cross Creek Cemetery in Fayetteville. She is also survived by her sisters, Zakurah and Zoe Baker; maternal grandparents, Rose and Timothy Pace. Online condolences my be made...

Gracelynn Hope Pace infant daughter of Brandon Hopkins and Crystal Pace passed away Friday, September 10, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Gracelyn was born August 19, 2021 in...

Phyllis Matthews Wade

Phyllis Holmes Matthews, 70, of Wade passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home. Phyllis was born July 17, 1951 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Myron and Mildred Holmes. She was preceded in death by her brother, Barney Holmes and half-sister, Mary Alyce Benkosky. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, September 12, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Antioch Baptist Church, 6237 Front St., Falcon, NC with Dr. David Moore, officiating. Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. The family...

Phyllis Holmes Matthews, 70, of Wade passed away Thursday, September 9, 2021 at her home. Phyllis was born July 17, 1951 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Myron and Mildred Holmes. She was...

Bettie Kidder Fayetteville

Bettie Y. Kidder, 90 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. Kidder was a very active member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she served as both an elder and a Stephen Minister. She was a member of the Flora MacDonald Garden Club, the Art League, the Chaminade Music Club and served 6 years on the Board of Directors of the Cape Fear Botanical Garden. Her favorite past time was playing her piano. Mrs. Kidder graduated form Maury High School in Norfolk, Virginia...

Bettie Y. Kidder, 90 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, September 8, 2021. Mrs. Kidder was a very active member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she served as both an elder and a...

Bella Sanchez Fayetteville

Bella Paras Sanchez, 72 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence. Bella was born on May 29, 1949, in the Philippines to the late Abundio Paras and Victoria Balilu. She enjoyed the outdoors and long walks in her neighborhood. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandma, and friend to all who knew her. A private family service was held at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Bella is survived by her husband of 50 years, Eligio Sanchez; daughter, Raquel...

Bella Paras Sanchez, 72 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, September 7, 2021, at her residence. Bella was born on May 29, 1949, in the Philippines to the late Abundio Paras and Victoria...

Sherwood Seagroves Fayetteville

Sherwood Lane Seagroves, 70, of Linden passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. Sherwood was born August 20, 1951 in Lee County, NC to the late Juanita Barrs. He was preceded in death by a sister, Frances Duvose. He was a retired Army Sergeant Veteran and spent some time serving the military in Germany. Sherwood was a retired technician with Carolina Telephone. Sherwood loved the Carolina Tarheels basketball games, opening day of dove season, horses, and spending time with his...

Sherwood Lane Seagroves, 70, of Linden passed away Tuesday, September 7, 2021 at his home. Sherwood was born August 20, 1951 in Lee County, NC to the late Juanita Barrs. He was preceded in death...

John Booth Fayetteville

John Gilbert Booth, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. John was born on January 10, 1932, in Robeson County to the late Willie H. Booth, Sr. and Daisy Stephens Booth. He was retired from the U.S. Army and from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg. Funeral services will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with Rev. Tommy Underwood officiating. Entombment will follow in Cumberland Memorial...

John Gilbert Booth, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. John was born on January 10, 1932, in Robeson County to the late...

Oskar Nesbitt Fayetteville

Oskar Grettir Nesbitt, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Grettir was born on April 5, 2020, in Cumberland County to Kimberly Van Wy Nesbitt and Wayne Nesbitt, Jr. He loved dancing, eating Oreos for breakfast, eating goldfish, cuddling, and playing in the water. He loved attending mass at St. Michael the Archangel Maronite Catholic Church. A funeral mass will be held on Friday, September 10, 2021, at 10 a.m. at St. Michael the Archangel Maronite Catholic Church...

Oskar Grettir Nesbitt, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, September 5, 2021. Grettir was born on April 5, 2020, in Cumberland County to Kimberly Van Wy Nesbitt and Wayne Nesbitt, Jr. He...

Tommie Sue Jacobs Fayetteville

Tommie Sue (Reed) Jacobs, 73 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at home with her beloved family by her side. Tommie Sue, was born December 29, 1947, in Augusta County, VA to the late Thomas L. Reed and Mary F. (Bridges) Reed. She graduated from Elizabeth Brant School of Business in 1965 and worked as a Secretary at the University of Virginia. Tommie Sue married Don E Jacobs on October 12, 1968. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Tommie Sue (Reed) Jacobs, 73 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 4, 2021, at home with her beloved family by her side. Tommie Sue, was born December 29, 1947, in...

Ray Boyles, III Fayetteville

Ray Eugene Boyles, III, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ray was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 23, 1947 to the late Carrie Mae Tesh Boyles and Ray E. Boyles, Jr. Ray retired from Fasco Industries with 26 years of service. He was an Air Force Vietnam Veteran. A graveside service with military honors will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021 at 3 pm at the Moravian Church Cemetery, 3535 Spangenberg Ave., Clemmons, NC 27012...

Ray Eugene Boyles, III, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, September 3, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Ray was born in Forsyth County, NC on June 23, 1947 to the late Carrie Mae...

Edna Pittman Fayetteville

Edna Earle Moore Pittman, 93, of Fayetteville, died at her home on Friday, September 3, 2021 after a short illness this summer. She was born on June 19, 1928 to Benjamin Robert and Effie Hobgood Moore in Greene County, NC. Mrs. Pittman was a 1944 graduate of Walstonburg High School where she sang in the chorus and played on the girls’ basketball team. She then attended the NC School of Cosmetology in Raleigh. She was a hairdresser in Tarboro after she married....

Edna Earle Moore Pittman, 93, of Fayetteville, died at her home on Friday, September 3, 2021 after a short illness this summer. She was born on June 19, 1928 to Benjamin Robert...

Larry McWhorter Fayetteville

Larry Glenn McWhorter, 74 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born on August 14, 1947, in Cumberland County to the late, Ellis McWhorter and Annie Mae Davis McWhorter. He was the associate pastor at Galilee Holiness Church and was employed with Allied Security. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, September 11, 2021, at 12 noon at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will...

Larry Glenn McWhorter, 74 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021, after a brief battle with cancer. Larry was born on August 14, 1947, in Cumberland County to the late, Ellis...

Bernice Barnes Fayetteville

Bernice Cox Barnes, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Bernice was born June 18, 1930 in Robeson County, NC to the late Novella Britt and Wesley Cox. She was preceded in death by her husband, Earl Ray Barnes, Sr., sons, Earl Ray Barnes, Jr., Stephen Dudley Barnes, and Robert Shawn Barnes. Bernice was a faithful member of Grace Baptist Church. She was a military wife that loved and took care of her family and the...

Bernice Cox Barnes, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at her home with her beloved family by her side. Bernice was born June 18, 1930 in Robeson County, NC to the late...

Shirley McLaurin Eastover

Shirley Horne McLaurin, 86, of Eastover, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Gardens of Roseboro Nursing Home. Shirley was born on December 1,1934, in Dunn, NC to the late Nicholas and Mary Young Horne. She worked at JC Penney, loved traveling to the mountains and the beach, and was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend. She is preceded in death by her husband, Leland McLaurin, Sr., her siblings, and a grandson, Leland McLaurin, III. Shirley is survived by...

Shirley Horne McLaurin, 86, of Eastover, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021 at the Gardens of Roseboro Nursing Home. Shirley was born on December 1,1934, in Dunn, NC to the late Nicholas and...

Ursula Dennis Fayetteville

Ursula Dennis FAYETTEVILLE – Ursula Dennis, 90, went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. Ms. Dennis was born to the late Rudolph and Ida Ahner of Germany. She is preceded in death by her husband, Bobbie Dennis and son-in-law William Terry Lee. Ms. Dennis is survived by her daughters: Sandy Regal (Bill), Linda Lee and Brenda Dempsay (Jim) and her son Michael (Carolyn). She is also survived by seven grandchildren and three great grandchildren. Ms. Dennis grew up in...

Ursula Dennis FAYETTEVILLE – Ursula Dennis, 90, went home to be with the Lord on August 30, 2021. Ms. Dennis was born to the late Rudolph and Ida Ahner of Germany. She is preceded in...

Eloise Foles Eastover

Eloise S. Foles, 91, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Eloise was born with Polio, in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 17, 1930, to the late Joseph Hockette and Eunice Edge Hockette. She was a volunteer with Armstrong Elementary School where she won the Volunteer of the Year award, and, was known to all the children as Grandma. Eloise was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend to all who knew her. She had a...

Eloise S. Foles, 91, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, August 29, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Eloise was born with Polio, in Charlottesville, Virginia on August 17, 1930, to the...

Walter Marshall Fayetteville

Walter “Butch” Monroe Marshall, 81 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Walter was born on January 18, 1940, in Plains, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army until he was injured and honorably discharged. He was a member of the VFW and the American Legion. A funeral service will be held on Friday, September 17, 2021, at 2 p.m. at Sandhills State Veteran Cemetery Chapel with military honors. Walter was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and...

Walter “Butch” Monroe Marshall, 81 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 28, 2021. Walter was born on January 18, 1940, in Plains, Georgia. He served in the U.S. Army until...

Clarice Edge Fayetteville

Clarice Lee Melton Edge died peacefully in her home on August 28, 2021. Born in Salem, VA on April 20, 1925 to Rev. O.C. Melton Sr. and his wife Jettie Lee Davis, Clarice was preceded in death by her husband, Carlis and son, Jimmy. She enjoyed cooking for her family and church community and was a long time volunteer for St. Matthew’s United Methodist Church in their Thrift Shop. She was also a seamstress who enjoyed making clothes for herself and others. Clarice is survived by...

Clarice Lee Melton Edge died peacefully in her home on August 28, 2021. Born in Salem, VA on April 20, 1925 to Rev. O.C. Melton Sr. and his wife Jettie Lee Davis, Clarice was preceded in...

Helen Kroeger Fayetteville

Helen Louise Kroeger, 88, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was called home to her Lord on August 24, 2021. A memorial service is planned for 11:00am on Saturday September 4, 2021 at Our Redeemer Lutheran Church, NC. Reverend Tod Rappe will be officiating. There will be a luncheon following the service for family and friends. Helen was born in New York on July 16,1933. She moved to NC in the 90’s. She graduated from FTCC with...

Helen Louise Kroeger, 88, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was called home to her Lord on August 24, 2021. A memorial service is planned for 11:00am on Saturday September 4,...

Craven Strickland Fayetteville

Craven S. Strickland, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Craven was born December 21, 1927 in Sampson County, NC to the late Sudie Royal and John Davis Strickland. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Ray Strickland, J.D. Strickland, and sisters, Reva Johnson and Louise Smith. Craven was a Navy veteran. He was the retired owner and operator of Strickland Paint Contracting. He was a faithful member of Northwood...

Craven S. Strickland, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 23, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Craven was born December 21, 1927 in Sampson County, NC to the...

Daniel "Sonny" Lewis Fayetteville

Daniel “Sonny” Lewis, 23, was born on September 12, 1997, in Lakewood, California; he passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was assigned to Charlie Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina as a Supply Sergeant. In 2014, Danny graduated from Heartland Christian Academy in Bethel, MO. He attended Long Beach Community College and was a member of the track team. In...

Daniel “Sonny” Lewis, 23, was born on September 12, 1997, in Lakewood, California; he passed away on Monday, August 9, 2021, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was assigned to...

Paul Davis Grays Creek

Mr. Paul Wenford Davis, of Grays Creek passed away August 21, 2021, at the age of 84. Paul was born on January 3, 1937 in Cumberland County to the late Willian Bailey Davis and Mattie Mae Sherrill Davis. He was a member of Carroll Memorial Baptist Church in Massey Hill. Paul was preceded in death by his wife of 52 years, Betty Lou Davis and wife, Kathleen Edge Melvin Davis; brothers, Bailey Davis, Jr. and George Davis; sister Margie Bramble. He is survived by his family, Steve...

Mr. Paul Wenford Davis, of Grays Creek passed away August 21, 2021, at the age of 84. Paul was born on January 3, 1937 in Cumberland County to the late Willian Bailey Davis and Mattie Mae Sherrill...

Marian Adams Cary

Mrs. Marian Jeanette Adams, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and volunteer. Marian enjoyed doing arts and crafts like knitting, needle work, painting, and metal-flower making. She also enjoyed playing card games and doing cross word puzzles. She enjoyed singing, reading, traveling, walking and many other activities. She was a true seeker of knowledge and guidance for herself and others. She was an active member of First...

Mrs. Marian Jeanette Adams, 88, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 21, 2021. She was a loving mother, wife, daughter, and volunteer. Marian enjoyed doing arts and crafts like knitting,...

Marlin Bailes Fayetteville

Marlin Edsel Bailes, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Womack Army Hospital at Ft. Bragg, NC. Marlin was born February 22, 1938, in Clay County, West Virginia to the late Ada Salisbury and Jennings Oatis Bailes. He was preceded in death by a brother, Jennings Oatis Bailes, Jr. Marlin was a Retired E-9 Chief Master Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force. He entered service at the age of 17 and served over 32 years stationed in twelve different places,...

Marlin Edsel Bailes, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 at Womack Army Hospital at Ft. Bragg, NC. Marlin was born February 22, 1938, in Clay County, West Virginia to...

Steven Brown Fayetteville

Steven Grant Brown, 26 of Fayetteville, NC Passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 Steven Grant Brown, 26, was taken from us and this life far too early. Steven died doing something he loved. He was killed in a motorcycle accident Friday night, August 20, 2021. During Steven’s young life, he left his mark on all those he encountered. Steven was the best kind of friend. He lived life to the fullest. He pursued adventures in his life. Steven and a friend once surfed in a...

Steven Grant Brown, 26 of Fayetteville, NC Passed away on Friday, August 20, 2021 Steven Grant Brown, 26, was taken from us and this life far too early. Steven died doing something he loved. He...

Janet Livingston Fayetteville

Janet Faye Livingston, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Janet was born on May 2, 1943, in Brainerd, Minnesota, the youngest of 17 children born to the late Ferdinand Spoden and Violet Casey Spoden. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 25, 2021, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery Chapel. Burial will follow in the Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, August 24, 2021, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. She is...

Janet Faye Livingston, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 18, 2021. Janet was born on May 2, 1943, in Brainerd, Minnesota, the youngest of 17 children born to the late...

George Chandler Fayetteville

George Edward Chandler, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. George was born on May 28, 1932, in Greenwich, Connecticut to the late George E. Chandler and Mary Graham Chandler. He retired as MSG from the U.S. Army after 27 years of service, and then retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg. He loved bowling and served as the Bowling League Secretary for many years. He was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church. A...

George Edward Chandler, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. George was born on May 28, 1932, in Greenwich, Connecticut to the late...

Jessica Garcia Fayetteville

Jessica Irene Garcia, 34 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 A memorial service will be held on Monday August 23, 2021 at 6pm in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home; the family will receive friends following the service. Jessica Irene Garcia was born in Columbia, South Carolina to Ronald and Deborah Garcia on December 11th, 1986. She was the oldest of three daughters. Jessica attended high school in Hope Mills, NC at South View High her freshman and sophomore years and at...

Jessica Irene Garcia, 34 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 17, 2021 A memorial service will be held on Monday August 23, 2021 at 6pm in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home; the family...

Lena Painter Fayetteville

Mrs. Lena Mae Painter, 83, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Painter is predeceased by her husband Willie Carl Painter, Jr. and daughter Linda P. Stewart. She is survived by her sons Willie Earl Painter, William H. Painter (Nanci), and James W. Painter; daughter Mary E. Beacham (Eddie); grandsons Jonathan Beacham, Shane Painter, Joshua Trogdon, and Walter Trogdon. A funeral service will be held Friday, August 20, 2021, at 10 am at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Burial Will...

Mrs. Lena Mae Painter, 83, died Tuesday, August 17, 2021, at her home. Mrs. Painter is predeceased by her husband Willie Carl Painter, Jr. and daughter Linda P. Stewart. She is survived by her...

Mary Battie Fayetteville

Mrs. Mary Lee Battie was born on July 4, 1940, in Newton Grove, to the late Pearlina and Charlie Sinclair. On August 16, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., she was called home. Mary received her education in Wayne County Public Schools and later received an Associates Degree in Business from Tarrant County Jr. College in Ft. Worth TX. On June 12, 1970, Mary married the love of her life, James Battie, and shared over 51 glorious years with him. After retirement they settled in Fayetteville NC and...

Mrs. Mary Lee Battie was born on July 4, 1940, in Newton Grove, to the late Pearlina and Charlie Sinclair. On August 16, 2021 at 7:00 a.m., she was called home. Mary received her...

Robert Blackburn Fayetteville

Robert Edward Blackburn, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Bobby was born on August 8, 1932, in Pender County to the late Herbert Blackburn and Mary C. Larkins Blackburn. He was retired form the State Department of Transportation and retired as Captain from the Cumberland County Rescue Squad. Bobby was a member of Village Baptist Church, served in the U.S. Army, a Mason and Past Master of Lebanon Lodge #391, and a member of the Sudan Shrine...

Robert Edward Blackburn, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, August 16, 2021. Bobby was born on August 8, 1932, in Pender County to the late Herbert Blackburn and Mary C. Larkins...

Gloria Rose Fayetteville

Gloria Gaye Herndon Rose, age 84, passed away in August of 2021. She was the daughter of Edith Murphy Herndon Hill and Charles D. Herndon, both deceased. Gaye was fortunate to be the granddaughter of the Reverend Henry and Minnie Murphy, also deceased, who were an important part of her early life and who were major influences in shaping her values. Other relatives who were significant in her life that are deceased include her stepfather, Charles W. Hill, her mother, and her two aunts Alice...

Gloria Gaye Herndon Rose, age 84, passed away in August of 2021. She was the daughter of Edith Murphy Herndon Hill and Charles D. Herndon, both deceased. Gaye was fortunate to be the granddaughter...

Albert Smith, III Fayetteville

Mr. Albert Johnson Smith, III, 73 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday August 14, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center. Al was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer II of Support Company, 7th Special Forces Group Airborne 1st Special Forces. During his retirement he worked in sales for Q98, a Land Survey Co, and had a small PI Co. He is preceded in death by his parents, Al and Gladys Smith of Virginia and his grandson, Christopher L. Parker. A graveside service will be held...

Mr. Albert Johnson Smith, III, 73 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday August 14, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center. Al was a Retired Chief Warrant Officer II of Support Company,...

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