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Frances M. Black, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence. Frances was born on October 2, 1939 in Caroleen, N.C. to the late James S. and Elizabeth Small Mahaffee. She was a member of Westminster Presbyterian church and she retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg as a Health Associate. Frances was preceded in death by her sister, Elizabeth Ann Mahaffee; brothers, Charles R. Mahaffee, M. Brooks Mahaffee and James S. Mahaffee, Jr. She is...

Frances M. Black, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at her residence. Frances was born on October 2, 1939 in Caroleen, N.C. to the late James S. and Elizabeth Small...

Bertha Shelton Fayetteville

Bertha "Jean" Shelton, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Turbeville; her son, Mike Shelton and wife Jean; her grandchildren, Mickey Shelton, Edward "Barie" Shelton, Trishia Turberville, and Angela Shillinglaw; her great-grandchildren, Justin Turbeville, Waylon Dangerfield, and Wyatt Dangerfield; her great-great grandchild, Ayla Turberville; and her brother, Cliff...

Bertha "Jean" Shelton, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 8, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She is survived by her daughter, Joyce Turbeville; her son,...

Virginia McMillan Wade

Mrs. Virginia D. McMillan, 91, of Wade passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, May 7, 2021 following an extended illness. Vallie as she was affectionately known, was born Valentine's Day, 1930 in Cumberland County to the late William H. and Cora Ellen Dail. She graduated from Central High School in 1948 and worked for 35 years and retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph. She was a lifelong member of McMillan Presbyterian Church where she was active in the...

Mrs. Virginia D. McMillan, 91, of Wade passed away peacefully at her daughter’s home on Friday, May 7, 2021 following an extended illness. Vallie as she was affectionately known, was born...

Carolyn Linley Fayetteville

Carolyn F. Schaefer Linley, 74, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence. Carolyn was born on January 25, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late, Jack F. Schaefer and Christine Pearce Schaefer. She was preceded in death by her husband, John C. Linley, Jr. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery Chapel. Rev. Floyd Benfield will be officiating. She is survived by her godson, Robert...

Carolyn F. Schaefer Linley, 74, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 4, 2021 at her residence. Carolyn was born on January 25, 1947 in Albuquerque, New Mexico to the late, Jack F. Schaefer...

James Mabe Fayetteville

James Robert Mabe, 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence. Bobby was born on May 21, 1950 in Cumberland County to the late James Riley Mabe and Pauline Ashwell Mabe. He was employed as a Dental Lab Technician for the past 45 years with Cumberland Porcelain Laboratory. He enjoyed hunting, fishing and was very talented in playing the guitar, piano and writing his own songs. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, May 7, 2021 at 11a.m. at Lafayette...

James Robert Mabe, 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 3, 2021 at his residence. Bobby was born on May 21, 1950 in Cumberland County to the late James Riley Mabe and Pauline Ashwell...

Ayako Matsumura Fayetteville

Ayako Kikuchi Kilburn Matsumura, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born June 22, 1928 in Tokyo, Japan to Hisao and Chiyori Kikuchi and moved to the United States in the early 1950s. She worked as a telephone operator prior to coming to the US, and worked a number of years at Kings Point Mfg. Co. and M. J. Soffe Company here in Fayetteville. Ayako is a member of SGI-USA (Soka Gakkai International-USA), the largest Buddhist community in the...

Ayako Kikuchi Kilburn Matsumura, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. She was born June 22, 1928 in Tokyo, Japan to Hisao and Chiyori Kikuchi and moved to the United...

Jennifer Gore Fayetteville

Jennifer Schmittle Gore, 33, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Jennifer was a 2006 graduate of Leesville Road High School in Raleigh and a 2010 graduate of East Carolina University. Jennifer was a loving educator with a passion for teaching. She proudly taught at Brentwood Elementary School, Rockfish Elementary School, and most recently at Jack Britt High School. She was a life-long fan of the ECU Pirates, served as an Ambassador for ECU as a student, and was...

Jennifer Schmittle Gore, 33, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 2, 2021. Jennifer was a 2006 graduate of Leesville Road High School in Raleigh and a 2010 graduate of East Carolina...

Margaret Owen Fayetteville

Born May 19, 1925 to Nicholas and Ida Grainger, Margaret Grainger Owen began her life in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The oldest of five children, Margaret’s life was a testimony to hard-work and helping care for others. She began working at Fort Bragg with the Army and Air Force Post Exchange at the early age of 16. She would continue for 31 years rising through the ranks to achieve the position of Retail Manager of the Post Exchange. Along the way,...

Born May 19, 1925 to Nicholas and Ida Grainger, Margaret Grainger Owen began her life in Fayetteville, North Carolina. The oldest of five children, Margaret’s life was a testimony to...

Maury Turner Fayetteville

Maury Lorne Turner, 54, of Fayetteville, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro. Maury was an only child, born on November 16, 1966 in Atlanta, Georgia to the late Henry Elbern Turner and Patsy Fay Bates Gober. He served his country with 4 years in the U.S. Army and retired after serving 25 additional years with the U.S. Air Force. He was a gentle, kind man and trusted God throughout his life and had a passion for preaching...

Maury Lorne Turner, 54, of Fayetteville, entered the loving arms of Jesus on Friday, April 30, 2021 at the Kitty Askins Hospice House in Goldsboro. Maury was an only child, born on November 16,...

Dorothy Garcia Fayetteville

Dorothy Mae Garcia passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 93. She spent most of her adult life in Fayetteville, North Carolina and passed away peacefully at the Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. She was a devoted Army wife and loving mother to her three children. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, SGM Anthony Garcia. She is survived by family members: son Michael Anthony Garcia and his wife Loni, son Richard...

Dorothy Mae Garcia passed away Thursday, April 29, 2021 at the age of 93. She spent most of her adult life in Fayetteville, North Carolina and passed away peacefully at the Haymount...

Susan "Sue" Klopfenstein South Bend, IN

Susan C. “Sue” Klopfenstein, of South Bend, IN and formerly of Charlotte, NC died peacefully following a brief illness early Thursday morning, April 29, 2021 at the Ernestine M. Raclin House in Mishawaka, IN with the arms of Christ wrapped around her. Mrs. Klopfenstein was born on Thursday, April 14, 1955 in Fayetteville, NC to the late William Malcolm “Billy” and Vera “Jean” (Baxley) Clark, Jr. As the former Pamela Susan Clark, on a Saturday...

Susan C. “Sue” Klopfenstein, of South Bend, IN and formerly of Charlotte, NC died peacefully following a brief illness early Thursday morning, April 29, 2021 at the Ernestine M. Raclin...

James Scoggins Hope Mills

James Edward Scoggins, 95, of Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 11:30am in Jernigan Warren Chapel with burial following at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street Online condolences may be made at http://www.jerniganwarren.com Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301.

James Edward Scoggins, 95, of Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at his residence. A Funeral Service will be held on Tuesday May 4, 2021 at 11:30am in Jernigan Warren...

Linda Rasberry Fayetteville

Linda Holder Rasberry, 77 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Linda was born on December 28, 1943 in New Hanover County to the late Howard Holder and Dorothy Cooper Holder. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cross Creek Cemetery with Rev. Nick Smith officiating. A celebration of life service will be held at a later date. She was preceded in death by her husband, William...

Linda Holder Rasberry, 77 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, April 27, 2021 at her residence with her loved ones by her side. Linda was born on December 28, 1943 in New Hanover County to the...

Doris Taylor McPhail Williams Fayetteville

Doris Taylor McPhail Williams, born on June 30, 1931, passed away surrounded by “her girls” on April 27, 2021. She was 89 and gorgeous. She was born on a farm in Sampson County to the late William H. Taylor and Nula Currie Taylor. Her late grandmother, Rosie Taylor, was - and will always remain - her inspiration. Doris was Co-Owner and Operator of “The Pilgrim Gifts and Antiques” with her best friend and sister, Carolyn Naylor, for 35 years. She lived a life of...

Doris Taylor McPhail Williams, born on June 30, 1931, passed away surrounded by “her girls” on April 27, 2021. She was 89 and gorgeous. She was born on a farm in Sampson County to the...

Raymond Smith Fayetteville

Raymond Allen Smith, 66, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Raymond was born February 6, 1955 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Bishop Boyd and Lucille Smith. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel and Richard Smith; sister, Jeanette Lee. Graveside services will be held on Sunday, April 25, 2021 at 2 pm at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Wade, NC. The family will receive friends following the...

Raymond Allen Smith, 66, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 22, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Raymond was born February 6, 1955 in Cumberland County, NC to the...

Bruce Pittman Raeford

Bruce Howell Pittman, 74 of Raeford passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Bruce was born in Rome Ga. On October 29, 1946 to the late Harvey Pittman and Blanche Twilley Pittman. He was retired from the U.S. Army after 23 years of service. Graveside services will be held Friday, April 23, 2021 at 3 p.m. at Lafayette Memorial Park, with Rev. Jeff Isenhour officiating. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Karen Herring Pittman; daughter, Jennifer Basham and husband Brian;...

Bruce Howell Pittman, 74 of Raeford passed away on Tuesday, April 20, 2021. Bruce was born in Rome Ga. On October 29, 1946 to the late Harvey Pittman and Blanche Twilley Pittman. He was retired...

Fletcher Oakes Wade

Fletcher Reid Oakes, 76, a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Fletcher was born August 4, 1944 in Craven County, NC to the late Benton Watkins Oakes, Sr. and Thelma Dixon Taylor. He had nine brothers and sisters. This man loved people and never met a stranger. His children were his heart and not to mention how much he loved and cared about his loving wife, Kathy. In...

Fletcher Reid Oakes, 76, a loving husband, grandfather, great-grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend passed away Saturday, April 17, 2021 peacefully surrounded by his wife and children. Fletcher...

Lenore Morris Eastover

Mrs. Lenore Williams Morris, 94, of Eastover, NC passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at Bethesda Health Care Facility. She was born September 9, 1926 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Leonia Bain Williams and Andrew A. Williams. Lenore was preceded in death by her beloved husband, Mr. James A. Morris, Sr.; one son, James A. Morris, Jr.; three daughters, Shelby Gerber of Williston, SC, Brenda Shanks of Lewisville, NC, and Kathryn Scruggins of Eastover, NC; five brothers, Marcus Williams,...

Mrs. Lenore Williams Morris, 94, of Eastover, NC passed away Saturday April 17, 2021 at Bethesda Health Care Facility. She was born September 9, 1926 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Leonia...

Frederick Wilcox Hope Mills

Frederick Allen Wilcox, 76, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1943 in Bogalusa, LA to the late Margaret Allene Bright Wilcox and Rev. Herbert Allen Wilcox. Frederick served his country during the Vietnam War from November 1960 – April 1965, as a Military Policeman. During his time in the military, Frederick was stationed in Garmisch, Germany and Berchtesgaden, Germany. As the son of a minister, Frederick...

Frederick Allen Wilcox, 76, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Sunday, May 24, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born July 16, 1943 in Bogalusa, LA to the late Margaret Allene Bright...

Larry Robertson Fayetteville, NC

Mr. Larry Haskell Robertson,86, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1934 in Craigsville, VA to the late Mary Doyle Robertson and Haskell Cleveland Robertson. Larry was preceded in death by two sisters, Beatrice Welcher and Stella Glover; and two brothers, Burnett Robertson, Kenneth Robertson, and brothers-in-law, Leslie Ramsey and William Dodd. Larry served his country honorably in the United...

Mr. Larry Haskell Robertson,86, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Thursday, April 15, 2021 at his residence surrounded by his family. He was born November 19, 1934 in Craigsville, VA to the late...

MSG (Ret) William Culbertson Fayetteville

MSG (Ret) William (Bill) Joseph Culbertson, 72 of Fayetteville, passed away on April 13, 2021. Bill was born August 30, 1948 in Panama City, Florida. He grew up as an Air Force “brat” before joining the US Army to continue his adventures. He married his wife, Janet, in November 1969 in Germany. After he retired from the Army in 1992, he worked at Fayetteville Christian School for the next twenty years. He is preceded in death...

MSG (Ret) William (Bill) Joseph Culbertson, 72 of Fayetteville, passed away on April 13, 2021. Bill was born August 30, 1948 in Panama City, Florida. He grew up as an Air...

Maj. (Ret.) Russell Cox Fayetteville

Retired US Army Major Russell Delbert Cox, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Russell was born February 3, 1933 in Bloomsburg, PA to the late Bruce M. and Anna Hittle Cox. He retired from the Army at Ft. Bragg, NC after serving 22 years. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served two tours in Vietnam. He was awarded numerous decorations including the Bronze Star. He is survived by his wife of 68 years,...

Retired US Army Major Russell Delbert Cox, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, April 12, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. Russell was born February 3, 1933 in Bloomsburg, PA to...

Jarrod Hartley Hope Mills

Jarrod Hartley, 27, of Hope Mills, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Jarrod was born in Fayetteville, NC on May 17, 1993 to Angela Benton and Heathe Hartley. Following graduation from Gray’s Creek High School in 2011, Jarrod attended Western Carolina University where he met and later married Rosemary. As a child, Jarrod enjoyed playing sports including soccer, basketball, baseball, and roller hockey. A lifelong Carolina Hurricanes and University of...

Jarrod Hartley, 27, of Hope Mills, went to be with his heavenly father on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Jarrod was born in Fayetteville, NC on May 17, 1993 to Angela Benton and Heathe Hartley....

Wanda Stover Fayetteville

Wanda June Smith Stover, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Wanda was born on May 8, 1943 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Hubert “Juicey” M. Smith and Margaret Howell Smith. She worked through the years in food service managing various restaurants and convenient stores. Wanda was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister and friend. A Celebration of Life Service...

Wanda June Smith Stover, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family. Wanda was born on May 8, 1943 in Central City, Kentucky...

Troy Dempster Fayetteville

Troy Christopher Dempster, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Wake Medical Center from injuries in an automobile accident. Troy was born February 6, 1978 in Fayetteville and was a 1996 graduate of Pine Forest High School. He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UNC Pembroke, his Master of Arts degree from the University of Tennessee, and was a dissertation away from having his Ph. D from the University of Tennessee. He taught while a...

Troy Christopher Dempster, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Wake Medical Center from injuries in an automobile accident. Troy was born February 6, 1978 in Fayetteville...

Melanie Watson Wade

Melanie Sharon Heaton Watson, 64, of Wade, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born February 10, 1957 to the late Ross and Gloria Heaton in New Orleans, LA. Melanie retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg after 36 years of service. She is a Veteran of the National Guard. She loved gardening, flowers, birds and her favorite color was purple. She was a loving wife, mother, sister and friend. She is survived by her husband of 33 years, James “Jim”...

Melanie Sharon Heaton Watson, 64, of Wade, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021. She was born February 10, 1957 to the late Ross and Gloria Heaton in New Orleans, LA. Melanie retired from Civil...

William Archbell, Jr. Fayetteville

William Bonner Archbell, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at home with his beloved family by his side. Bill was born September 11, 1946 in Beaufort County, NC to the late Gertha Marie Whitaker and William Bonner Archbell. He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Archbell and brothers, Thomas and Charles Archbell. Bill was a retired employee with Phosphate Chemical Supply. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, brother, uncle, and friend to...

William Bonner Archbell, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at home with his beloved family by his side. Bill was born September 11, 1946 in Beaufort County, NC to the late...

Edith Anderson Fayetteville

Edith Parnell West Anderson went to be with her Lord on April 5, 2021. Edith was born June 16, 1926 to William and Mary Crenshaw Parnell. She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Burnice W. West and John Foster Anderson Jr.; her beloved grandson, David Louis Guinn Sr.; her brother, William Alton Parnell; and sister, Margaret Parnell Long. Her family were farmers from Grays Creek, NC. After graduation, she came to Fayetteville and worked at...

Edith Parnell West Anderson went to be with her Lord on April 5, 2021. Edith was born June 16, 1926 to William and Mary Crenshaw Parnell. She was preceded in death by her...

Conrad Tyrrell Fayetteville

Conrad Kutil Tyrrell, MS, RD, LDN, CPhT, age 25, passed away April 4, 2021. Originally from Elgin, IL and most recently resided in Fayetteville, NC. Conrad was an avid baseball player and enthusiast, enjoyed hiking, and loved the Dave Matthews Band and country music. He graduated Stevenson High School in 2014, completed his Bachelors in Human Nutrition and Dietetics at Southern Illinois University in 2018 and achieved his Masters in Human Nutrition and Dietetics from Appalachian State...

Conrad Kutil Tyrrell, MS, RD, LDN, CPhT, age 25, passed away April 4, 2021. Originally from Elgin, IL and most recently resided in Fayetteville, NC. Conrad was an avid baseball player and...

Michael Estrada Fayetteville

Mr. Michael David Estrada, 34, died April 4, 2021. No services are planned at this time. Michael is survived by mother, Beverly; sisters Alicia Estrada and Lourdes Miranda; brothers Anthony Estrada, Carlos Estrada, Jesse Estrada, Paco Estrada, and Richard Estrada. Michael enjoyed playing video games, collecting, blacksmithing, reading, and watching super hero and zombie movies. He also frequently donated plasma to help others. Online condolences may be left...

Mr. Michael David Estrada, 34, died April 4, 2021. No services are planned at this time. Michael is survived by mother, Beverly; sisters Alicia Estrada and Lourdes Miranda; brothers...

Henry "Jim" Hankins, Jr. Pinehurst

Henry James (Jim) Hankins Jr., 88, of Pinehurst passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Jim was born in Eden, NC, on January 15, 1933, to the late Henry James Hankins, Sr., and Katie Roberts Hankins. He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy. He is survived by his wife, Lyncia (Lyn) Williamson Hankins, son David (Patricia), and daughter, Heather Watson; 4 grandchildren: Matt and Ashley Hankins, Emma and Lila Watson;...

Henry James (Jim) Hankins Jr., 88, of Pinehurst passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst. Jim was born in Eden, NC, on January 15,...

Harvey Ruffin Linden

Harvey “Ray” Ruffin, 84, of Linden passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Ray was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late Dilcy Mae and John Henry Ruffin. Ray was a Navy veteran. He fought cancer for 6 years and was a loving and good-natured man. He loved his family and never met a stranger. Ray enjoyed fixing radios, televisions, and computers. Committal services will be held on Wednesday, April 7, 2021 at 3:00 pm at Sandhills...

Harvey “Ray” Ruffin, 84, of Linden passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. Ray was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late Dilcy Mae and...

Eleanor Manning Fayetteville

Eleanor Boone Manning, age 96, passed away on April 1, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. after a brief illness. She was born on May 27, 1924, in Kinston, N.C., to James Stacey and Nina Gooding Boone. On September 11, 1943, she married Oscar Raymond Manning and together they had 3 children - Ray, Stacey (deceased), and Carol. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband, and siblings: Carrie, James, Frederick, and Alton. Eleanor was a wonderful mother,...

Eleanor Boone Manning, age 96, passed away on April 1, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. after a brief illness. She was born on May 27, 1924, in Kinston, N.C., to...

Betty Drought Fayetteville

Betty Ann Pollock Drought, 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1933 in Durham County to the late Preston and Bonnie Pollock. She retired from Elk Cotton Mill in Hope Mills. A graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with Rev. Elton Bryan officiating. She was preceded in death by her sisters, Evelyn Buckley, Lucille Fann; brother, Preston Pollock, Jr. She is...

Betty Ann Pollock Drought, 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1933 in Durham County to the late Preston and Bonnie Pollock....

George Lee Spring Lake

Mr. George David Lee, 60, of Spring Lake, NC passed away Monday March 30, 2021 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC. He was born November 24, 1960 in Fort Bragg, NC to Peggy Anne Coward Lee and George Washington Lee. George was preceded in death by his mother and a son, David Lee. George worked for several years in the construction field as an electrician. His hobbies included listening to music and playing his guitar. George will be remembered for his humorous personality and his love of...

Mr. George David Lee, 60, of Spring Lake, NC passed away Monday March 30, 2021 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC. He was born November 24, 1960 in Fort Bragg, NC to Peggy Anne Coward Lee and...

Cora Blanton Wilmington

Cora Bell Blanton, 92 of Wilmington, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 29, 2021. Cora was born January 7, 1929 in Green Mountain, NC, and was a native of Yancey county. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Harriet McCourry Byrd, whom she loved dearly. Cora loved gardening and was so proud of her gardens and her yard full of azaleas and dogwoods. She loved her cats and Peewee, her chihuahua. While living in Spring Lake, she worked at her brother Park’s...

Cora Bell Blanton, 92 of Wilmington, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 29, 2021. Cora was born January 7, 1929 in Green Mountain, NC, and was a native of Yancey county. She was...

Derrick Anderson Fayetteville

Derrick Miles Anderson, 59, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1961 in Denver, CO to Shirley Faye Anderson and Warren Miles Anderson. Derrick was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Michael Stuckey. Derrick loved to attend Northwood Temple Church with his brother Mark and sister-in-law Sandy. He was a faithful disciple of Christ who loved the Lord and enjoyed reading scripture and praying with his...

Derrick Miles Anderson, 59, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born December 20, 1961 in Denver, CO to Shirley Faye Anderson and...

Mrs. Lester Wilkins Fayetteville

Lester Jean Batchelor Wilkins, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at The Cardinal of North Hills in Raleigh. Lester was born on July 22, 1935 to the late Lester Meredith Batchelor and Leila Mae Watson Batchelor. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed arts, theatre, shopping and was a world traveler. Lester was a devoted second grade teacher for 40 years, most of which was spent at Pope Elementary School on Ft. Bragg. Her legacy will live on in the lives...

Lester Jean Batchelor Wilkins, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at The Cardinal of North Hills in Raleigh. Lester was born on July 22, 1935 to the late Lester Meredith...

Pauline Starks Fayetteville

Pauline DePaolo Starks was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2021. Born July 24, 1934 in New York City, Mrs. Starks was a long-time resident of Fayetteville, NC. She served as Secretary for Cumberland County and Fort Bragg Schools for many years. Mrs. Starks is survived by her husband of 67 years, Billy G. Starks, Sr.; her children, Billy G. Starks, Jr. of Fayetteville, and Diane Starks Miller (Bob) of Lynwood, WA; five grandchildren, Matt Starks (Amber),...

Pauline DePaolo Starks was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2021. Born July 24, 1934 in New York City, Mrs. Starks was a long-time resident of Fayetteville, NC. She...

Doris Bolton Fayetteville

Doris Lee Bolton, 79 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bethesda Health Care. Doris was born on February 18, 1942 in Bladen County, to the late Charlie and Leavey Quick Bolton. She retired with over 30 years of service with Carolina Telephone Co. The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m. Saturday, March 27, 2021 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her brother, David Bolton. She is survived by her daughter, Gabrielle Warwick; sisters,...

Doris Lee Bolton, 79 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bethesda Health Care. Doris was born on February 18, 1942 in Bladen County, to the late Charlie and Leavey Quick...

LTC (R) Paul Marek Hammond, L.A.

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Paul Michael Marek of Hammond, Louisiana, age 78, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 23 2021 after a sudden heart attack. He was born on August 14, 1942, in Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of Loddie and Bernice Marek. After graduating from Du Quoin Township High School in 1960, Paul came down to the south to attend Louisiana State University on a football scholarship. Upon completing his freshman year, he left the team...

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Paul Michael Marek of Hammond, Louisiana, age 78, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 23 2021 after a sudden heart...

Milton "Tom" Gibson Fayetteville

Milton “Tom” Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Columbus, MS to the late Laney Mack and Josie Gibson. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna King, Eloise Homan, Ann Shepard, and Nellie Hydrick. Left to cherish his memory are his wife of 36 years, Brenda; his sister, Jeanie Hutchinson of Memphis, TN; his sons, Joe Gibson of Greenville, SC, Tom Gibson (Deborah) of...

Milton “Tom” Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family. Tom was born in Columbus, MS to the late Laney Mack and Josie Gibson....

Patricia Prather Fayetteville

Colonel (U.S. Army, Retired) Patricia Fair Prather, aged 72, died Wednesday, March 23, 2021 with her sister, Chris Yeager, by her side. Pat was living in Fayetteville, NC at the Autumn Care Assisted Living facility where she was cared for by a loving and supportive staff. Pat was born March 23, 1949 in Fort Belvoir, VA to Lewis D. Prather and Caroline Summers Prather. She graduated from Lee High School in Springfield, VA where she was chosen to be Springfield's representative in the...

Colonel (U.S. Army, Retired) Patricia Fair Prather, aged 72, died Wednesday, March 23, 2021 with her sister, Chris Yeager, by her side. Pat was living in Fayetteville, NC at the Autumn Care...

Nancy Sullivan Fayetteville

Nancy James Sullivan, 76 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence. Nancy was born on October 14, 1944 in Pitt County to the late Claude and Louise James. She was employed with the Cumberland County Tax Office (Land Records) and later became owner and operator of Metes and Bounds Survey Mapping Co. and also worked with Sanborn Map Co. in Charlotte. A Graveside Service will be held on Friday, March 27, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Lafayette Memorial Park. She was...

Nancy James Sullivan, 76 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at her residence. Nancy was born on October 14, 1944 in Pitt County to the late Claude and Louise James. She was...

Sue Novak Fayetteville

Sue Ann Novak, 69 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Novak was born on September 10, 1951 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late Harry Frankfourth and Virginia LaBlanc Frankfourth. She worked as a pharmacy technician with Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A private family service will be held. Surviving are her children, Shawn Harvin and husband Byron, Douglas Novak and wife Jennifer; sister, Joan Smith; grandchildren, Evan and Riley...

Sue Ann Novak, 69 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mrs. Novak was born on September 10, 1951 in Ladysmith, Wisconsin to the late Harry...

Billy Scott Fayetteville

Billy D. Scott age 67, went home to be with the Lord, March 21, 2021 at 1:40 am. Mr. Billy D. Scott is survived by his wife Cheryl and three children: Kristopher (wife Samantha), Jason (wife Janie) and Jennifer (Scotty Baggett). He also had nine loving grandchildren: Madisun, Savana, Faith, Kristian, Alyssa, Leah, Kaileigh, Noah and Alexander. A sister Anne, brothers Doyle and Jerry. Billy served his country with the United States Army for 20 years until his retirement. During his military...

Billy D. Scott age 67, went home to be with the Lord, March 21, 2021 at 1:40 am. Mr. Billy D. Scott is survived by his wife Cheryl and three children: Kristopher (wife Samantha), Jason (wife...

Inge Fischer Fayetteville

Inge A. Fischer, 83 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mrs. Fischer was born on July 16, 1937 in Kiel, Germany to the late Karl Wellhausen and Anita Nittel Wellhausen. She was a loving wife and enjoyed reading, knitting and traveling. She was owner and operator of Fischer Income Tax Services up until September of 2020. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday, March 26, 2021 at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. She is survived by her husband of...

Inge A. Fischer, 83 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021. Mrs. Fischer was born on July 16, 1937 in Kiel, Germany to the late Karl Wellhausen and Anita Nittel Wellhausen....

Ethel McLaurin Eastover

Ethel Bullard McLaurin, 99 of Eastover, NC passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in her home with her family by her side. She worked with Singer Sewing Machine Company and was a homemaker. She was a lifelong member of Salem United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband David Peron McLaurin in 1982 and daughter Judy Lane McLaurin Reece in 1998. A Graveside service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 at 2pm in Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery with Rev. Melinda...

Ethel Bullard McLaurin, 99 of Eastover, NC passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 in her home with her family by her side. She worked with Singer Sewing Machine Company and was a homemaker. She was a...

Susan Ralph Fayetteville

Susan Jane Cenzalli Ralph, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born August 26, 1947 to the late Jerry and Mary (Warnock) Cenzalli in Newton, MA. Susan retired from MJ Soffe after 20+ years of service and considered her Soffe friends her second family. She was a beloved Mommy, Grammy, Mother-in-law, Sister, Aunt, and Friend She is survived by her daughter, Mary Ann (Ralph) Priester and husband, Hunter, her...

Susan Jane Cenzalli Ralph, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully with family by her side on Thursday, March 11, 2021. She was born August 26, 1947 to the late Jerry and Mary (Warnock)...

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