All Obituaries

Ann Tingler Fayetteville

Ann Jackson Tingler, 72, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Ann was born on August 31, 1950 in Harnett County to the late Sanford D. Jackson and Matha Williford Jackson. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Tuesday, June 6, 2023 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A funeral service will be held at 10 a.m. on Wednesday, June 7, 2023 at the Church of The Open Door. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park West. An updated...

Ann Jackson Tingler, 72, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, June 2, 2023. Ann was born on August 31, 1950 in Harnett County to the late Sanford D. Jackson and Matha Williford...

James Adkins Fayetteville

James A. Adkins, 88 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. James was born in Cumberland County on May 18, 1935. He was the last of the nine children born to the late Arthor Thomas Adkins and Mamie Barefoot Adkins. James was a graduate of 71st Highschool and a U.S. Navy veteran where he was a part of the Seabees. He retired from Independent Lift Truck Service where he was the owner and operator. After retirement he joined his wife with her business, House of Quilting,...

James A. Adkins, 88 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023. James was born in Cumberland County on May 18, 1935. He was the last of the nine children born to the late Arthor...

Barbara Haas Fayetteville

Barbara Jane Haas, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on December 8, 1936. Barbara earned her Bachelor’s degree at Bradley University where she met her beloved husband of 63 years, David Lee Haas. She was an avid reader throughout her life. After David and she raised their two daughters, Tammora Suzanne Edge and Christina Elizabeth Clark, she began a career in preparing taxes, a...

Barbara Jane Haas, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023 at Duke University Hospital in Durham. She was born in Peoria, Illinois on December 8, 1936. Barbara earned her...

Ursel Trimm Fayetteville

Ursel Gertrude Trimm, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Ursel was born on November 13, 1939, in Berlin, Germany to the late Wilhelm Otto Schrader and Charlotta Rother Schrader. As a young girl, Ursel lived through hard times, however she never lost hope. After moving to the United States, she took night classes where she earned her GED. She was formerly employed in the jewelry department at the Post Exchange at...

Ursel Gertrude Trimm, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, June 1, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Ursel was born on November 13, 1939, in Berlin, Germany to the late...

Earl "Mack" Harris Stedman

Earl McGougan “Mack” Harris, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31st. He was born on January 5th, 1931 to the late Ausband Gentry Harris and wife, Annie B McGougan Harris. Mack was a life long member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. He married the love of his life, Peggy Love Core, on November 1st, 1953. Mack lived a long full life of public service working in many different occupations. He served in the US Navy from 1948 to 1950 and co-owned and operated...

Earl McGougan “Mack” Harris, age 92, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 31st. He was born on January 5th, 1931 to the late Ausband Gentry Harris and wife, Annie B McGougan...

John Warren, Jr Fayetteville, NC

John McKnight Warren Jr., of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 28, 2023. His loving wife was by his bedside. John was born November 12, 1946, to the late John McKnight Warren and Lillian Charlotte Havlicek of Miami, Florida. John is survived by his beloved wife Mary Beth Warren; his daughter Lydia Warren Roberts and her children, William Warren Roberts and Charles Stewart Roberts II; his son David Wesley Warren, his wife Joni Warren and their...

John McKnight Warren Jr., of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully early Sunday morning May 28, 2023. His loving wife was by his bedside. John was born November 12, 1946, to the...

Pauline Davis Fayetteville

Mrs. Pauline Blanchard Davis, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Pauline was born February 17, 1930, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late Harvey Blanchard and Ida Helen Townsend Blanchard. She was a teller at a local bank. Pauline was preceded in death by her first husband, Raymond C. Davis and her second husband, T. J. Evelyn. Pauline is survived by her daughter, Mary Fisher; her son, Ted W. Davis; her...

Mrs. Pauline Blanchard Davis, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, May 24, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Pauline was born February 17, 1930, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late...

Julius Adcox Fayetteville

Julius Ray Adcox, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Ray was born on October 12, 1951, to the late Julius Currie Adcox and Johnette Moye Adcox in Vander, North Carolina. He is survived by his loving wife of 45 years, Susan Haney Adcox; daughter, Lindsay Wellons and husband Jason of Wade, NC; grandchildren, Addison and Parker Wellons; sisters, Susie Phillips and husband Jack of Eastover, NC, and Kay Lovick and husband Cliff of Wade, NC; and numerous sisters-in-law,...

Julius Ray Adcox, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023. Ray was born on October 12, 1951, to the late Julius Currie Adcox and Johnette Moye Adcox in Vander, North Carolina. He...

Walter Gregory Fayetteville

Walter Albert Gregory, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Carolina Rehabilitation Center. Walter was born on September 8, 1933, in Johnston County to the late William Gregory and Lina Whitman Gregory. He was a member of Marvin United Methodist Church, where he was a past treasurer, usher and served in all the church activities as long as he was able. He retired from Binswanger Glass Company as a Sales Representative. The family will receive friends at...

Walter Albert Gregory, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023, at Carolina Rehabilitation Center. Walter was born on September 8, 1933, in Johnston County to the late William...

Norma Nunez Parkton

Mrs. Norma Nunez, 69, of Parkton, NC, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, after a long battle with cancer. Norma was born October 23, 1953, in the Bronx, NY, to the late Miguel A. Nunez and Magdalena Maldonado Nunez. She graduated from the University of Puerto Rico at Río Piedras with multiple degrees and worked as a Teacher at Dr. Agustín Stahl High School in Bayamon. Norma also worked as a Nurse in the Fayetteville area for...

Mrs. Norma Nunez, 69, of Parkton, NC, died Sunday, May 21, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC, after a long battle with cancer. Norma was born October 23, 1953, in the...

Theodore "Dick" Blount, Jr. Fayetteville

Theodore Blake “Dick” Blount, Jr., 91, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the N.C. State Veterans Nursing Home. Dick was born January 5, 1932, in Fayetteville to the late Elizabeth and Theodore Blake Blount, Sr. He was preceded in death by his brother, Calvin Blount and sister, Virginia Bishop. Dick was a retired photographer with the Fayetteville Observer. He was a faithful member of Victory United Methodist. He was an Army Veteran. He enjoyed his...

Theodore Blake “Dick” Blount, Jr., 91, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, May 21, 2023, at the N.C. State Veterans Nursing Home. Dick was born January 5, 1932, in Fayetteville to...

Michael Gibson Fayetteville

Michael Douglas Gibson, 65, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Michael was born on April 8, 1958, in Cumberland County, to the late Fay Daniel Gibson and Alimena McLamb Gibson. He was a 1976 graduate of Terry Sanford High School and graduated from East Carolina University in 1980 with a degree in Political Science. Michael was a Master Carpenter; he built many homes from the coast to the Southern Pines area. He also did renovations where he...

Michael Douglas Gibson, 65, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Michael was born on April 8, 1958, in Cumberland County, to the late Fay Daniel Gibson and...

Alma Harvey Fayetteville

Alma O’Briant “Boots” Harvey, 85, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord And Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. Alma was born September 13, 1937 in Kernersville, NC to the late Elnora and Frank O’Briant. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Eugene Harvey. Alma retired from the Cumberland County School System and later worked as a church secretary for Green Springs Baptist Church for several years. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Alma O’Briant “Boots” Harvey, 85, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord And Savior on Thursday, May 18, 2023 at her home. Alma was born September 13, 1937 in Kernersville, NC...

Manuel Perez Hope Mills

Mr. Manuel Bautista Perez, 57, of Hope Mills, NC, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at First Health Moore County, Pinehurst, NC, surrounded by his family. Manuel was born in Tamuning, Guam, to Norberto Pangelinan Perez and Maria Atoigue Bautista Perez. He was a Facility Supervisor at Fayetteville State University. Manuel was a man of many talents and interests to include, fishing, boxing, football, baseball, rooster fighting, cars, off-roading, singing karaoke and playing guitar,...

Mr. Manuel Bautista Perez, 57, of Hope Mills, NC, died Wednesday, May 17, 2023, at First Health Moore County, Pinehurst, NC, surrounded by his family. Manuel was born in Tamuning, Guam, to...

Catherine Poprik Fayeteville

Mrs. Catherine Fay Poprik, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Fayetteville, NC on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. She was born in Burlington, NC on August 5, 1927, to the late Alvin Allred, Sr. and Catherine Noah Allred. After graduating first in her class from E.M. Holt High School in Burlington in 1944, Fay enrolled in the Nashville General Hospital School of Nursing. During that time, she became engaged to Michael Poprik, Jr., who was attending US Army Air Corps Cadet...

Mrs. Catherine Fay Poprik, age 95, passed away peacefully at her home in Fayetteville, NC on Mother’s Day, May 14, 2023. She was born in Burlington, NC on August 5, 1927, to the late Alvin...

Druscilla Brackett Fayetteville

Mrs. Druscilla Dean Jenkins Brackett joined her beloved husband, John Lee Brackett, with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Druscilla was born May 2, 1930, to the late Hezekiah J. Jenkins and Maude Blanche Lynn. She was a homemaker. Druscilla was preceded in death by her brothers, William and Robert Jenkins and her daughter, Jonnette Kathleen Brackett Ballard. Druscilla is survived by daughters, Leigh Anne Brackett Grice (and husband, Bevan Edward Grice)...

Mrs. Druscilla Dean Jenkins Brackett joined her beloved husband, John Lee Brackett, with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, May 14, 2023. Druscilla was born May 2, 1930, to the late Hezekiah J....

Monika Burrell Fayetteville

Monika Kulisch Burrell was born on April 24th 1944 to the parentage of Karl Kulisch and Herta Erna Martha of Berlin, Germany. She graduated with a degree in Marketing Design which lead her to live and travel in the United States during the mid 60s. She would meet her partner of 50 years, Lawrence Burrell, at a Ray Charles concert while on holiday in Germany. Monika was a...

Monika Kulisch Burrell was born on April 24th 1944 to the parentage of Karl Kulisch and Herta Erna Martha of Berlin, Germany. She...

Lawrence Burrell Fayetteville

Lawrence “Larry” R. Burrell, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Larry was born on February 27, 1945, in Brazos County, Texas to the late Napoleon Burrell and Delia Erzell Burrell. He was Retired from the 82nd Airborne division of the U.S. Army and was a devoted soldier. He was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend to all who knew him. Larry loved to go fishing anytime he got the opportunity to go and was a self taught engineer since...

Lawrence “Larry” R. Burrell, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023. Larry was born on February 27, 1945, in Brazos County, Texas to the late Napoleon Burrell...

Charlotte Ingram Fayetteville

Charlotte Jane Ingram was born in Fayetteville, NC on January 22, 1962, to C. C. (Larry) Ingram and Mary Jane Ingram. She passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home. She attended Lafayette School and graduated from the Fayetteville Academy in 1981. Following graduation Charlotte worked at Cross Creek Savings and Loan where she brought joy to the staff and customers. She continued to shine for another 25 years at the law firm of McGeachy, Hudson and Zuravel where her favorite activity...

Charlotte Jane Ingram was born in Fayetteville, NC on January 22, 1962, to C. C. (Larry) Ingram and Mary Jane Ingram. She passed away on Friday, May 12, 2023 at her home. She attended Lafayette...

Grace Henderson Fayetteville

Mrs. Grace Henderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12th, 2023 in her home in Fayetteville, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, DW, her mother and father, Bertie & Ray Miller; brother, Arnold Miller; sister, Joyce Miller; son-in-law, Brent Michaels and grandson, Jason Michaels. She was born on December 8th, 1928 in Hickory, NC. Before retiring at 82, Grace and DW traveled with the US Army from the Philippines to Alaska back to Fayetteville, NC....

Mrs. Grace Henderson went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, May 12th, 2023 in her home in Fayetteville, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband, DW, her mother and...

Helga Erben Fayetteville

Mrs. Helga Klein Erben, 92, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence. Helga was born June 27, 1930, in Berlin, Germany. She was a homemaker. Helga was preceded in death by her husband, Frank H. Erben. Helga is survived by her daughter, Silvia Gibson, her son, Frank Erben (and wife Vickie); four grandchildren, Christina Erben Comer, Caitlin Erben, Derek Gibson, and Kristy Gibson. A private graveside service will be conducted at...

Mrs. Helga Klein Erben, 92, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, May 10, 2023, at her residence. Helga was born June 27, 1930, in Berlin, Germany. She was a homemaker. Helga was...

George Wilson Fayetteville

Mr. George William Wilson, 69, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland. George was born May 4, 1954, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late James Clarence Wilson and Elizabeth White Wilson. He was a contractor for a flooring company. George grew up in the Massey Hill community. He was an avid golfer, fisherman, and a friend to so many. He will be missed. George is survived by his sister, Mary Wilson Strickland; his brother, Robert...

Mr. George William Wilson, 69, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, May 9, 2023, at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland. George was born May 4, 1954, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late James...

Nancy Ellon Carter Fayetteville

Nancy Ellon Bass Carter, 99, of Fayetteville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Ellon was born on July 14, 1923 in Clinton, NC to John and Nancy Bass. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great-grandmother. Her heart was for her family and taking care of the homeplace. She filled the family with light, laughter, love, and her exceptional country cooking. She was...

Nancy Ellon Bass Carter, 99, of Fayetteville went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Ellon was born on July 14, 1923...

Eleanor Palmer Fayetteville

Jane Marshall Palmer, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home. Jane was born July 28, 1942 in Forsyth County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie H. Palmer and a son, Scott Landon Palmer. Jane was a retired comptroller at Healy Wholesale Company. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her son, Bartley M. Palmer; grandchildren, Chance Landon Palmer (Brooke), Chasity Leona Palmer; great-granddaughter,...

Jane Marshall Palmer, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, May 3, 2023 at her home. Jane was born July 28, 1942 in Forsyth County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Charlie...

Michael Dieck Fayetteville

Michael John Dieck,70, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Michael was born July 20, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to the late Josephine Marie and William Dieck. He was preceded in death by his brother, William Dieck and sisters, Marilyn Betterton and Leila Petticrew. Michael was a retired U.S. Army Chief Warrant Officer 2. He served on the U.S. Army Parachute Team, The Golden Knights, for 33 years with 7 of those years active...

Michael John Dieck,70, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 2, 2023 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Michael was born July 20, 1952 in Peoria, Illinois to the late...

Marc Morin Fayetteville

Marc Hamilton Morin, 59, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023. At his side was his devoted partner, Ashley Legassie. Marc was born on July 9, 1963, in La Rochelle, France, to Frank Ewing Morin and Ginette Pousson Moreau. He was raised by his mother and stepfather, Jean Moreau, after coming to the US in 1964. Marc was known and loved for his sense of humor, playful spirit, and wit. He enjoyed spending his free time fishing, playing pool, listening to...

Marc Hamilton Morin, 59, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday, May 1, 2023. At his side was his devoted partner, Ashley Legassie. Marc was born on July 9, 1963, in La...

Ruth Cain Eastover

Ruth Cain (“Nanny”), 94, of Eastover, NC, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ruth was the foundation of her family and was abundantly loved by each of them. Her grandchildren and great grandchildren were everything to her and she always made sure they knew how much they were loved and how proud she was of each of them. Ruth was born November 5, 1928, in Harnett County, NC, to the late George Broughton Spence and Lillie...

Ruth Cain (“Nanny”), 94, of Eastover, NC, was welcomed into heaven on Sunday, April 30, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family. Ruth was the foundation of her family and was...

Roger Nelson Fayetteville

Roger Nelson 3-24-52 ~ 3-27-23 “I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that first came the date of birth And spoke the following date with tears, But he said what mattered most of all Was the dash between those years For that dash represents all the time That they spent alive on earth. And now only those who loved them Know what that little line is...

Roger Nelson 3-24-52 ~ 3-27-23 “I read of a man who stood to speak At the funeral of a friend He referred to the dates on the tombstone From the beginning...to the end He noted that...

Vernon Clemmons LaGrange,NC

Vernon Hall Clemmons, 85, of LaGrange, NC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Vernon was a graduate of Central High School and President of his Class of 1956. He took great pride in maintaining relationships with his classmates throughout the years. Vernon attended UNC-Chapel Hill, majoring in business and was in the AFROTC program; however, college ended when he married his sweetheart Margaret...

Vernon Hall Clemmons, 85, of LaGrange, NC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 26, 2023, in Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Vernon was a graduate of...

Arnold Edge Fayetteville

Arnold Edge, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Edge was born on May 22, 1937, in Georgia. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Walstone Baptist Church. He was an avid outdoorsman where he enjoyed fishing and hunting. Mr. Edge is survived by his wife, An Kim Edge; daughters, Brenda White, Kathy Faust; son, Tim Edge; step-daughters, Kim Nguyen, Sarah Nguyen and Vanessa Nguyen; and numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. A Gathering of...

Arnold Edge, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 25, 2023. Mr. Edge was born on May 22, 1937, in Georgia. He was a U.S. Army Veteran and a member of Walstone Baptist Church....

Mildred McClellan Fayetteville

Mildred Darby McClellan, 89, the Matriarch of the McClellan family, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Mildred was born December 7, 1933, in Blodgett, MO., to W.C. and Bessie Darby. She was the longtime secretary of Faymont Baptist Church and Senior Adult Coordinator. She was also the secretary and part owner of MC’s Cabinets, the family-owned custom cabinet business. Mildred is preceded in death by a son, Harold...

Mildred Darby McClellan, 89, the Matriarch of the McClellan family, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at her home with her family by her side. Mildred was born...

James Garner Fayetteville

James Earl Garner, 61, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Hoke County, NC. James was born November 20, 1961, in Cumberland County, NC, to Earl Garner and Mary Louise Todd Patrick. He was a sales representative for his family’s furniture store. James is survived by his daughters, Rebecca, Pamela, and Christina; four grandchildren; stepfather, Norman Patrick; stepbrother, David; and stepsister, Michelle. The...

James Earl Garner, 61, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, April 25, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Hoke County, NC. James was born November 20, 1961, in Cumberland County, NC, to Earl...

LaNeice Wilson Fayetteville

LaNeice K. Wilson passed away on April 23, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina at the age of 46. LaNeice was born in the month of April to Diane and Gregory Wilson in Brooklyn, New York. In 1995, she graduated from Middletown High School in Middletown, New York. She earned a degree in culinary arts from Johnson and Wales University in Rhode Island. After graduating, LaNeice explored careers in New York within the food industry; Volunteers of America ,the Glen Arden Community and Au Bon Pain...

LaNeice K. Wilson passed away on April 23, 2023 in Concord, North Carolina at the age of 46. LaNeice was born in the month of April to Diane and Gregory Wilson in Brooklyn, New York. In 1995,...

Doris McArthur Fayetteville

Doris Louise Dawson McArthur, 94, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, in the family home where her husband Joe was born in 1924. Born in Fort Benning, GA, to James Thomas Dawson and Catherine Dale Dawson on December 26, 1928, and raised in a military family, Doris met her husband Joseph Allan McArthur during assignment to Fort Bragg. They were married September 14, 1948. With husband Joe by her side, Doris became a member of MacPherson Presbyterian Church, serving in the...

Doris Louise Dawson McArthur, 94, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, April 23, 2023, in the family home where her husband Joe was born in 1924. Born in Fort Benning, GA, to James Thomas Dawson and...

James George Hope Mills

Mr. James Henry George, 58, of Hope Mills, NC, died suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2023. James was born October 3, 1964, in Buffalo, NY, to Ronald Allen George and Martha Jean Ott George. He retired from the US Army. James is survived by his wife, Mary Rebecca Irene Hudson-George; a sister, Connie George; a brother, Charles George; three daughters, Jess George, Angelica Duff, and Macie-Lynn Shafer; two grandchildren, Hallee-Rae Duff and Niklaus Steen; and several nieces and...

Mr. James Henry George, 58, of Hope Mills, NC, died suddenly on Sunday, April 23, 2023. James was born October 3, 1964, in Buffalo, NY, to Ronald Allen George and Martha Jean Ott George. He...

John Wellons, Jr. Fayetteville

John Howard Wellons, Jr., 72, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Harnett County on May 31, 1950, he was the son of the late John Howard Wellons and Alma Ruffin Wellons. In addition to his parents, John was preceded in death by his brother-in-law Jim P. Craft, Jr. and sister-in-law Rebecca F. Wellons. John learned the value of faith, family and hard work at an early age. As a young boy, John worked at his family’s candy plant unloading...

John Howard Wellons, Jr., 72, peacefully passed away on Friday, April 21, 2023, surrounded by his family. Born in Harnett County on May 31, 1950, he was the son of the late John Howard Wellons...

Edwina Anderson Fayetteville

Edwina Ruth Furin Anderson, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Edwina was born on August 18, 1955, in Cumberland County. She had a special love for cats and most days when she was able, you could find her playing boardgames or cards. A memorial service will be held at a later date. She is survived by her mother, Aundrey Fulcher; children, Marshall Massey (Heather), Melanie Leigh May (David); grandchildren,...

Edwina Ruth Furin Anderson, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, April 20, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side. Edwina was born on August 18, 1955, in Cumberland...

Ruby Lovick Fayetteville

Ruby Mae Reeves Lovick, 89 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Carolina Inn. Ruby was born March 4, 1934 in Randleman, NC to the late Maude and Herman Reeves. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Verdery Lovick and sisters, Josephine Bunch and Peggy Todd. She was a 1952 graduate of Massey Hill High School. She was a retired teacher’s aide with the Cumberland County Schools. Ruby was a faithful member of New Hope Church of God. A graveside...

Ruby Mae Reeves Lovick, 89 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 18, 2023 at the Carolina Inn. Ruby was born March 4, 1934 in Randleman, NC to the late Maude and Herman Reeves. She was...

Bobby Perkins Fayetteville

Bobby W. Perkins, 91, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2023 at Angel House Hospice Care in Whiteville, NC. He was born in Red River County, Texas on November 24, 1931. He served in the U.S. Air Force for 21 years, with service in Korea from January 1951 to January 1952 and Sondrestrom, Greenland from September 1958 to September 1959 and in Vietnam September 1966 to September 1967. After retiring from the Air Force in September 1970, he settled in...

Bobby W. Perkins, 91, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Monday, April 17, 2023 at Angel House Hospice Care in Whiteville, NC. He was born in Red River County, Texas on November 24, 1931. He...

Elmer Hall Fayetteville

Mr. Elmer Rowland Hall passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, and is reunited in heaven with his wife Lorraine, daughter Pam, parents, and siblings. Elmer was born March 14, 1921, in Fayetteville, NC, to Roland and Mary Susan Jackson Hall. Elmer was one of five children, Raymond, Margaret, Ed, R.W., who are deceased. Elmer married Lorraine Peterson of Sioux Falls SD, on May 16, 1945, in San Antonio, TX, and they enjoyed 66 years of loving marriage. The couple met during Elmer’s military...

Mr. Elmer Rowland Hall passed away Sunday, April 16, 2023, and is reunited in heaven with his wife Lorraine, daughter Pam, parents, and siblings. Elmer was born March 14, 1921, in Fayetteville,...

Josephine Kelley Fayetteville

Josephine Walker Kelley, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, April 16th, 2023. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Kelley was born on November 24, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the 2nd of 4 daughters born to Stella Turner Walker and Charles Benjamin Walker. She was a graduate of the University of Chattanooga, where she was a member of the Alpha Delta Pi Sorority and the Mortar Board Honor Society. Following graduation, she married Paul Benson Kelley and went to work for The Tennessee...

Josephine Walker Kelley, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, April 16th, 2023. She was 91 years old. Mrs. Kelley was born on November 24, 1931, in Chattanooga, Tennessee. She was the 2nd of 4...

Robert Barrs Linden

Mr. Robert Levair Barrs, 89, of Linden, NC, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Robert was born April 18, 1933, to the late James Archie Barrs and Laura Sharpe Dangerfield Barrs. He retired from the US Army. Robert enjoyed fishing, spending time with his grandchildren, and helping others in need. Robert is survived by his grandson, Dallas Seagroves (and wife Melissa); his granddaughter, Kelly Seagroves-Tepe; and great-grandchildren, Austin...

Mr. Robert Levair Barrs, 89, of Linden, NC, died Friday, April 14, 2023, at the Fayetteville VA Medical Center. Robert was born April 18, 1933, to the late James Archie Barrs and Laura Sharpe...

Thuan Trang Fayetteville

Thuan Trang, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Thuan was born on June 25, 1952 in Vietnam to the late Trang Hiep and La Trinh. He was the owner and operator of a restaurant. A Funeral Mass will be held on Monday, April 17, 2023, at 11 a.m. at St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 10-11 a.m. prior to the service at the church. He is survived by his wife, Phuong Thi Kim Nguyen; brother, An Trang and...

Thuan Trang, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Thuan was born on June 25, 1952 in Vietnam to the late Trang Hiep and La Trinh. He...

Addye Moses Fayetteville

Addye Henry Baggett Moses died on April 10, 2023, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Athens, Georgia, to John Robert and Catherine Jones Baggett. She graduated from Lillington High School and earned her bachelor’s degree in teaching from Greensboro Woman’s College. Addye Henry married West Point graduate Dan Moses on December 28, 1956, and in the midst of multiple military postings, she was a proud officer’s wife who was a great role...

Addye Henry Baggett Moses died on April 10, 2023, just shy of her 90th birthday. She was born on April 24, 1933, in Athens, Georgia, to John Robert and Catherine Jones Baggett. She graduated...

Cecil Terry Harrison Fayetteville

Cecil Terry Harrison, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 8, 2023, after bravely fighting an illness. After earlier working in the flooring business, Terry retired from the beverage distribution business with Healy Wholesale. He enjoyed meeting people. Terry loved and cared for his family and extended family, enjoyed auto racing, and always enjoyed cooking, whether it was for daily meals or special occasions with family. He was known for being direct and letting you know where he...

Cecil Terry Harrison, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 8, 2023, after bravely fighting an illness. After earlier working in the flooring business, Terry retired from the beverage...

Edward Brincefield Bahama

Mr. Edward “Ed” Foreman Brincefield, 87, of Bahama, NC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. Ed was born September 28, 1935, in Danville, VA, to the late William Foreman Brincefield and Fairy Lavender Brincefield. He served in the US Army and retired from the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Office as a Homicide Detective. Ed is preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Priddy Brincefield and...

Mr. Edward “Ed” Foreman Brincefield, 87, of Bahama, NC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, April 8, 2023, at the home of his son and daughter-in-law. Ed was born...

James Hilton Davis Eastover

James Hilton Davis, 73, of Eastover passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home with his beloved family by his side. Hilton was born September 2, 1949, in Robeson County, NC to the late Carleen and James Davis. He was preceded in death by his sisters, Sarah Prevatte and Iva Carol Young. Memorial services will be held on Friday, April 14, 2023 at 2:00 PM at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with Wayne Parham, officiating. He is survived by his son, Ashley Todd Davis (Kelly) of Midland;...

James Hilton Davis, 73, of Eastover passed away on Friday, April 7, 2023, at his home with his beloved family by his side. Hilton was born September 2, 1949, in Robeson County, NC to the late...

Odessa Hughes Fayetteville

Odessa Hubbard Hughes, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Odessa was born September 3, 1936, in Stedman, NC to Wiley Bunce and Neta Kate Hubbard, and spent her childhood playing with her cousins. She and her husband, Edward raised four children, enjoyed church activities and especially enjoyed lunches and shopping with friends. She was a substitute teacher in the Cumberland County Schools for many years. Odessa was preceded in death by her...

Odessa Hubbard Hughes, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 6, 2023. Odessa was born September 3, 1936, in Stedman, NC to Wiley Bunce and Neta Kate Hubbard, and spent her childhood...

Lydia Ruiz Fayetteville

Lydia Scott Ruiz, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Lydia was born on January 23, 1931, in Puerto Rico to the late Jacob Scott and Grace Ruiz Scott. Lydia was the second of nine children and the first to move to the United States. She made it possible for all of her remaining family to prosper here in America. Lydia was a women of all trades. She was an entrepreneur and owner of Lillian’s Sportwear. She was known...

Lydia Scott Ruiz, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 4, 2023 at her residence with her family by her side. Lydia was born on January 23, 1931, in Puerto Rico to the late Jacob...

Gincy Boone Fayetteville

Gincy Paul Boone, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Wickshire Creeks Crossing in Raeford. Gincy was born on October 25, 1925 in Robeson County to the late Vance Paul and Linnie Ann Deese Paul. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leo J. Boone and a son, Danny Boone. She was a member of Grace Baptist Church, and loved listening to gospel music and watching gospel television. She had a passion for gardening. She was a retired hairdresser. Funeral services...

Gincy Paul Boone, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 3, 2023 at Wickshire Creeks Crossing in Raeford. Gincy was born on October 25, 1925 in Robeson County to the late Vance Paul...

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