Evelyn Arwood Ginn
Aug 3, 2026
Born in Cleburne, Texas, on May 25th,1927, Evelyn Arwood was the eldest child of Mabry and Fannie Adams. She grew up just down the street from grandparents, whose home was a bustling center of activity, and a place that modeled the wonders of a big family. Once a Texan, always a Texan, once a lady, always a lady… this was...
Acie Ray Gardner
Aug 1, 2026
Acie Ray Gardner, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, August 1, 2026, at Tucker Hospice House in Kannapolis, North Carolina, with his loving family by his side.
Born on April 1, 1942, in Craven County, North Carolina, Acie was the son of the late John Ralph Gardner and Bertha Lewis Gardner.
On April 26, 1968, he married the love of...
Mary Lou Dibling
Jul 31, 2026
Mary Lou Pruden Dibling, 84, passed away peacefully on July 31, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Born on February 5, 1942, in Haskins, Ohio, Mary Lou was the beloved daughter of the late Myron Edwin and Marie Walbolt Pruden. A bright child from the start, she skipped first grade and joined a class of sixteen...
Linda Cline Waddell
Jul 28, 2026
Linda Ann Cline Waddell, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on March 24, 1947, in Cumberland County, Linda was the daughter of the late Glenn Cline and Annie Ivey Cline. She earned an Associate Degree in Business from Fayetteville Technical Community College and dedicated 30 years of service to...
Catherine Wilkinson Parker
Jul 28, 2026
Catherine Wilkinson Parker, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 28, 2026, at her home with her loving family by her side.
Born on February 1, 1938, Catherine was the daughter of the late Sidney M. Wilkinson and Myrtle Overton Wilkinson. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, she was a respected businesswoman and the owner and operator of Bordeaux Florist...
Barbara Nelson Bansley
Jul 26, 2026
Barbara Jean Bansley, 64, of Rocky Mount, formerly of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2026, at her residence. Born on October 20, 1961, she was the daughter of the late Melvin Nelson and Cynthia Langley Nelson.
Barbara was known for her joyful spirit and her love of life. She enjoyed bowling, playing IMVU, traveling, and shopping. She was...
Judy J. Milbourne
Jul 26, 2026
Judy Milbourne, 83, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Frankfurt, Germany, died peacefully in the hospital on July 26, 2026.
Judy was born in Liegnitz, Germany in 1942 to Gottfried and Elli Emma Laugisch. She relocated to the United States in 1963 with her husband and children.
Judy was a housewife for many years, sold Avon and Home Interior, co-owned a moving and...
Wanda Graham McHugh
Jul 25, 2026
Wanda Sue McHugh, 87, of Raeford, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 25, 2026, at Autumn Care of Raeford.
Born on July 21, 1939, in Memphis, Tennessee, Wanda was the daughter of the late Robert Leslie Graham and Dollie Inez Smiley Graham.
Wanda retired from the Nevada State Department of Transportation, where she faithfully served as a Records Clerk. She...
Michael John Lysek
Jul 25, 2026
Michael John Lysek, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his residence on Saturday, July 25, 2026.
Born on July 4, 1952, in Buffalo, New York, Michael was the son of the late Chester Raymond Lysek and Frances Kromer Lysek.
Michael proudly served his country in the United States Army, retiring with the rank of Master Sergeant (MSG) after 23 years of...
Shelton Hunt Shearon
Jul 23, 2026
Shelton Hunt Shearon, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on July 23, 2026, at the age of 82. Born on January 1, 1944, Shelton lived a life marked by dedication to education, service to her community, and deep love for family and friends.
Shelton graduated from Needham Broughton High School, where she met the love of her life, James Shearon, whom...
Jacqueline Lebas Golden
Jul 21, 2026
Jacqueline Lebas Golden, 79, passed away peacefully on July 21, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born on June 9, 1947, in Montbazon, France, Jacqueline lived a life marked by dedication to her family, her work, and her passions.
Jacqueline spent her early years in France, where she attended high school in Tours and completed two years of trade school to become...
Terry Arlene Swanner Brewer
Jul 18, 2026
Terry Arlene Swanner Brewer, 64, of Summerville, South Carolina, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at her residence with her loving family by her side.
Born on October 6, 1961, in Cumberland County, North Carolina, Terry was the daughter of Janet Ayscue Swanner and the late Joseph Swanner.
Terry proudly served her country in the United States Air Force and...
Margaret Young Myers
Jul 18, 2026
Margaret Alma Young Myers, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 18, 2026, at Valley Hospice House surrounded by her daughters.
Margaret was born November 25, 1943, in Fayetteville, to Roscoe David Young and Eula Mae Morris Young.
During her life she worked for Cumberland County School System and Public Works Commission.
She enjoyed horse racing, especially watching Secreteriat. She loved to...
Barbara Louise Lane Spear
Jul 17, 2026
Barbara Louise Spear, 100, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 17, 2026, at Carolina Inn.
Born on June 3, 1926, in Alton, New Hampshire, Barbara was the daughter of the late Benjay Lane and Mildred Gilman Lane. On September 29, 1949, she married the love of her life, Wayne Spear, who preceded her in death. She was also preceded...
James Frank Watson
Jul 16, 2026
Major James Frank Watson, USAF (Ret.), a 4th generation American Revolutionary War Patriot, was born to William
Calvin and Grace Margaret Bridges Watson on April 2, 1931 in Shawnee, OK. A retired Major in the USAF, he passed
away peacefully on July 16, 2026 at UNC Hospital.
Best known as “Papa”, he is preceded in death by his brother, William Calvin Watson, wife...
Dr. Lisa Lynn Troutman
Jul 13, 2026
Lisa Lynn Dorman Troutman passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at the age of 63, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, following a courageous and lengthy battle with dementia. While the disease gradually took away many of her memories, it never diminished the love she inspired in those fortunate enough to know her.
Born on March 12, 1963, in Fayetteville, Lisa was...
Eva Koch Nance
Jul 13, 2026
Eva Koch Nance, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on July 13, 2026, at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital–Hoke Campus in Raeford at 6:06 a.m., with her loving family by her side. She was 86 years old.
Eva was born on March 16, 1940, in Heilbronn, Germany, to the late Hildegard Koch and Erwin Koch.
For 30 years, Eva worked alongside her son, Michael,...
Loretta Enerson
Jul 12, 2026
Loretta Katherine Enerson, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on July 12, 2026, at her daughter's home in Cameron, following a long and courageous battle with cancer. Just two days earlier, on July 10, she celebrated her 66th birthday surrounded by the love of her family.
Born on July 10, 1960, in Gainesville, Georgia, Loretta was the beloved daughter of...
Charles Michael Smith
Jul 9, 2026
Charles Michael Smith, 46, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, July 9, 2026, at his home.
Michael was born October 18, 1979, and was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School. He was employed as a produce clerk at Carlie C’s on Owen Drive. Having grown up in his grandfather’s custom cabinet shop, Michael was an accomplished cabinet finisher. He enjoyed...
CW3 Dillon Michael Adams, U.S. Army
Jul 9, 2026
CW3 Dillon Michael Adams — soldier, gym rat, Spartan racer, and self-appointed connoisseur of a good bassline — has left the building, and you can bet he made an entrance in Heaven.
Dillon was born on April 23, 1990, in Bangor, Maine, to Shelly and Christopher Adams. He was raised in Parkman, ME, and graduated from Tri County Technical High School...
