Fayetteville NC Obituaries | Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home & Cremations

Samuel Hair Fayetteville

Samuel Dwight Hair, 73 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The family will receive friends on Sunday June 13, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A Graveside Service will be held on Monday, June 14, 2021 at 11am in Greenwood Cemetery in Dunn, NC. Online condolences may be sent to www.jerniganwarren.com Services provided by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 In lieu of flowers, memorials may be...

Samuel Dwight Hair, 73 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, June 10, 2021. The family will receive friends on Sunday June 13, 2021 from 6pm to 8pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral...

Trent Handley Fayetteville

Trent Tyrone Handley, 19, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born October 23, 2001 in Providence, RI to Tanisha Ji-Kena (Gailliard) Handley and Olanrewaju Larry Handley. Trent was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Herman and Arva Gailliard; and his paternal grandfather, Julius Pickett Sr. Trent was pursuing a Bachelor’s Degree in Business and Entrepreneurship at Fayetteville State...

Trent Tyrone Handley, 19, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at UNC Children's Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He was born October 23, 2001 in Providence, RI to...

Ruby West Fayetteville

Ruby Gray West, 77, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Mary Gran Nursing Home in Clinton, N.C. with her beloved family by her side. Ruby was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late Ella Jackson and George Robert West. She was preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Reverend Bobby West. Funeral services will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 at 2 pm at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow at the Adams Cemetery in Hope Mills. The family will receive friends at...

Ruby Gray West, 77, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at Mary Gran Nursing Home in Clinton, N.C. with her beloved family by her side. Ruby was born in Cumberland County, NC to the...

Samantha Birkholz Fayetteville

Samantha Ann McClellan Birkholz, 45, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday June 6, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1976 in Wheeling, WV to the late Susan Hawk McClellan and Samuel McClellan. Samantha’s hobbies included photography, crafting with her son, visiting museums, listening to music, and cooking for her family. She was a dedicated homeschooling mom who loved to see her son learn and grow. She had a sense of humor and smile that would light up any room...

Samantha Ann McClellan Birkholz, 45, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday June 6, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center. She was born March 31, 1976 in Wheeling, WV to the late Susan Hawk McClellan...

Harris Heustess Bladenboro

Harris Ray Heustess, 91, of Bladenboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 4, 2021. Harris was born on April 16, 1930 in Columbus County to the late Edgar Rufus and Jeanette Devane Heustess. As a young man, Harris worked in the shipyard at Newport News, VA before returning home to begin his lifelong career as a farmer. He was an excellent carpenter and enjoyed woodworking, especially building birdhouses. He was a long-time member of New Center...

Harris Ray Heustess, 91, of Bladenboro, passed away at home surrounded by his family on Friday, June 4, 2021. Harris was born on April 16, 1930 in Columbus County to the late Edgar Rufus and...

Lauretta McMillan Wade

Lauretta D. McMillan of Wade, NC passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at home in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. McMillan, and is survived by her son Chris and his wife Charlotte of Wade, four grandchildren, two great grandchildren, and many nieces and nephews whom she loved. She is also survived by her sister-in-law Jacqueline Dail of Garner. Lauretta was a long-time employee of Carolina Telephone / Sprint and was an...

Lauretta D. McMillan of Wade, NC passed away on Friday, June 4, 2021 at home in the company of her family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Harry S. McMillan, and is survived by...

Ja Koo Fayetteville

Ja Kyung Koo, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Services entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

Ja Kyung Koo, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Services...

Dorothy Hedgepeth Fayetteville

Dorothy “Dot” Stevenson Hedgepeth,82, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Dorothy was born December 8, 1938 in Vance County, NC to the late John and Ora Stevenson. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years, Edward Carlton Hedgepeth and a brother, John Thomas Stevenson. She loved children and taught preschool and kindergarten for many years. She enjoyed working in her church, Grace Baptist Church. Dot worked at Grace Baptist Church Daycare and Guy...

Dorothy “Dot” Stevenson Hedgepeth,82, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 31, 2021. Dorothy was born December 8, 1938 in Vance County, NC to the late John and Ora Stevenson....

Kerry Fields Fayetteville

Kerry Linn Fields, 45 years old, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed to be with God on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kerry was born June 20, 1975 in Adrian, Michigan to Richard and Linda (Dunham) Frazier. She grew up in Britton, Michigan and graduated from Britton-Macon Area Schools in 1993. On May 16, 1998 she married the love of her life, Chris Fields. She earned her Bachelor’s Degree in Early Education from Eastern Michigan University. She had been a teacher in the...

Kerry Linn Fields, 45 years old, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed to be with God on Sunday, May 30, 2021. Kerry was born June 20, 1975 in Adrian, Michigan to Richard and Linda...

Jerome Allen Fayetteville

Jerome Brooks Allen, 98 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Highland House Rehabilitation and Health Care. Brooks (J.B.) was born May 9, 1923, in Ruby, Chesterfield County, SC to the late Sallie Teresa Smith and Joseph Herman Allen. He was preceded in death by his wife, Estelle Coates Allen. They had been married for 78 years. He was also preceded in death buy his siblings, Leslie Murray Allen of Ruby, SC, Juanita Allen Mitchum of Georgetown, SC, Joseph Ross (Tony)...

Jerome Brooks Allen, 98 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021, at Highland House Rehabilitation and Health Care. Brooks (J.B.) was born May 9, 1923, in Ruby, Chesterfield County,...

Alberta Hall Fayetteville

Alberta Emily Hall, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 with her family by her side. Alberta was born on July 17, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Dorothea and Eugene Hoff. "Bert" was a dedicated kindergarten teacher for 37 years at Mary McArthur Elementary School, a faithful member of Arran Lake Baptist Church, and providing contributor to her neighborhood community. She is survived by her husband Henry; son Michael; daughter Catherine and husband J.D....

Alberta Emily Hall, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 with her family by her side. Alberta was born on July 17, 1940 in Teaneck, New Jersey to Dorothea and Eugene...

Carl Hoff Fayetteville

Carl Lee Hoff, 68, off Fayetteville passed away on Friday, May 28,2021 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, N.C. Carl was born on June 18, 1952 in Wayne County, Ohio to the late Lowell Eugene Hoff and Glenna Louise Valentine Hoff. He served in the U.S. Army. Funeral services will be held at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery Chapel on Friday, June 4, 2021 at 11 a.m. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Franklin Leon Hoff, Lowell E. Hoff, Jr.; and sister, Phyllis...

Carl Lee Hoff, 68, off Fayetteville passed away on Friday, May 28,2021 at the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, N.C. Carl was born on June 18, 1952 in Wayne County, Ohio to the late...

Harry McCommons Lillington

Harry Perry McCommons, "Perry" "Mac", age 84 of Lillington, NC, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born in Elkton, MD on February 24, 1937 to the late Amor P. McCommons and Ethel Elizabeth (Jackson) McCommons. Perry proudly served his country in the United States Air Force. He retired as a Chief Master Sergeant in 1985 after 30 years of active-duty service. Perry retired from federal civil service with 26 years as the Deputy Director of Mobility Forces at Headquarters...

Harry Perry McCommons, "Perry" "Mac", age 84 of Lillington, NC, passed away on May 28, 2021. He was born in Elkton, MD on February 24, 1937 to the late Amor P. McCommons and...

Patricia Bennett Fayetteville

Patricia Louise Bennett, 83, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday May 27 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1937 in Derry, New Hampshire to the late Rose Scabia Gilbert and John Robert Gilbert. Patricia was preceded in death by her son-in-law, Kenny James. Patricia worked as an Assistant Manager in a Christian bookstore. She was a devoted woman of faith who loved sharing God's word with others. She is survived by her daughter, Cynthia James; her son, Robert Pearce...

Patricia Louise Bennett, 83, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday May 27 at her residence. She was born June 30, 1937 in Derry, New Hampshire to the late Rose Scabia Gilbert and John Robert...

Annie Ruegsegger Fayetteville

Annie Belle Ruegsegger, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 with her beloved family by her side. Annie was born June 20, 1943 in Conway, SC to the late Julie Mae and Ed Roberts. She was preceded in death by 30 siblings. Graveside services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2021 at 2:00 pm at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Floyd Benfield, officiating. The family will receive friends at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home from 12:30-`1:45 pm on Tuesday. To view a...

Annie Belle Ruegsegger, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 with her beloved family by her side. Annie was born June 20, 1943 in Conway, SC to the late Julie Mae and Ed...

Lige Folsom Lake City, FL

Taps have sounded. Heaven has gained another angel. 1st Sgt. Lige Walter Folsom went to meet his Lord and Savior, at age 95, on May 25, 2021, after receiving loving care in the Hospice Unit of the VA Medical Center in Lake City, FL. Lige was born in Berlin, GA on October 5, 1925. He entered military service on December 6, 1944, and after basic training volunteered for airborne service. After earning jump wings, he returned to his family near High Springs, FL...

Taps have sounded. Heaven has gained another angel. 1st Sgt. Lige Walter Folsom went to meet his Lord and Savior, at age 95, on May 25, 2021, after receiving loving care in the...

Melvin Mauldin Fayetteville

Melvin Vinson Mauldin, 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the SECU UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC. Melvin was born January 11, 1951 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Thelma Vinson and Clarence Edward Mauldin. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Clarence E. and Henry Marvin Mauldin. Melvin was a Navy veteran and a retired realtor in Fayetteville for 30 years. Committal services will be held on Tuesday, June 1, 2012 at 1:00 pm at Sandhills...

Melvin Vinson Mauldin, 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the SECU UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro, NC. Melvin was born January 11, 1951 in Cumberland County,...

Cyrus Preece Fayetteville

Cyrus Smith Preece, 90 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Cyrus was born on January 16, 1931 in Buchanan, KY, the second to the youngest of 16 children born to the late C.W. Preece and Mary Smith Preece. He retired as a Sergeant Major from the U.S. Army Special Forces. He was life member of the Special Forces Association. Chapter 1-18 A graveside service will be at 3 p.m. Friday, June 4, 2021 at Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends and family...

Cyrus Smith Preece, 90 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021. Cyrus was born on January 16, 1931 in Buchanan, KY, the second to the youngest of 16 children born to the late C.W....

Robert "R.C." Wiggins Fayetteville

Robert Charles “R.C.” Wiggins, 85, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. R.C. was born November 18, 1935 in Robeson County, NC to the late Bessie and Vernie Wiggins. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Brad, Houston, Wilton, J.T., H.L. Wiggins. He was raised in Massey Hill and loved to go fishing at the Outer Banks. R.C. was a Navy veteran. He retired as an assistant fire chief with the City of Fayetteville Fire...

Robert Charles “R.C.” Wiggins, 85, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side. R.C. was born November 18, 1935 in Robeson County,...

Bobby Parrish Fayetteville

Bobby Parrish, 80, passed away on May 23, 2021. He was a teacher in the Cumberland County school system for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marty; daughter, Sara Hairr and her husband Jeff; daughter, Lea Lindsay and her husband Brad; two grandchildren, Jacob and Jordan Lindsay; and brother, Billy Parrish. A Graveside service will be held Thursday, May 27 at 10 am at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville. In lieu if flowers, donations can be sent to...

Bobby Parrish, 80, passed away on May 23, 2021. He was a teacher in the Cumberland County school system for over 30 years. He is survived by his wife of 58 years, Marty; daughter, Sara...

Alice Shaw Fayetteville

Alice Landry Shaw, 100, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1920 in St. Martin Parish, LA to the late Rose Lorins Landry and Luc Landry. Alice was preceded in death by her 13 brothers and sisters and her husband, Thomas J. Shaw. They met in Lake Charles, La and married September 6, 1945. She is survived by her daughter, Wynetta Bray and husband Raymond; her sons, Thomas Shaw and...

Alice Landry Shaw, 100, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Saturday May 22, 2021 at her residence. She was born December 30, 1920 in St. Martin Parish, LA to the late...

Joanne Smith Lillington

Joanne Johnson Smith, 62, of Lillington, was born March 10, 1959 in Ft Ord, California and passed away at Womack Army Medical Center on Friday, May 21, 2021. Joanne lit up a room with her presence. She was a loving wife, daughter, mother, and “Producer of Miracles”. She was a dedicated special education teacher who taught in Cumberland and Harnett Counties. She enjoyed traveling across the country with her husband Ira. One of her greatest joys was being a...

Joanne Johnson Smith, 62, of Lillington, was born March 10, 1959 in Ft Ord, California and passed away at Womack Army Medical Center on Friday, May 21, 2021. Joanne lit up a room with her...

Mabel McLamb Hope Mills

Mabel Hardison McLamb, 88, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1933 in Harnett County to the late Clethia Daniel Hardison and Paul Hardison. Mabel was preceded in death by her husband, William A. McLamb; her daughter, Rebecca Ann McLamb; her son, Timothy Paul McLamb; her sisters, Ruby Hardison Pope, Ruth Hardison Pope, and Hazel Hardison Moore; her brothers, Lutrel Hardison, Elton Hardison, and Relton Hardison; and her son-in-law,...

Mabel Hardison McLamb, 88, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Friday May 21, 2021 at her residence. She was born May 4, 1933 in Harnett County to the late Clethia Daniel Hardison and Paul Hardison....

James Jordan Hope Mills

James Albert Jordan, 86, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Jim, as he was called by his friends, was born in Massey Hill on November 15, 1934 to Charles Franklin and Adelaide Perkins Jordan. Jim is a veteran of the U.S. Army. He was a lineman for Carolina Power until he medically retired. He was an avid fisherman, both fresh and saltwater, and enjoyed spending time with friends and family at Topsail Beach. He is preceded in...

James Albert Jordan, 86, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, May 21, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Jim, as he was called by his friends, was born in Massey Hill on November 15, 1934...

Toni Twine Fayetteville

Toni Linda Twine, 69, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. Toni was born in June 15, 1951 in Cumberland County. A gathering of friends will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 6-8 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. She was preceded in death by her parents; husband, Carter Twine; and sister, Kathy Galant. She is survived by her fiancé, Bill Preece; sons, Travis Twine, Samuel D. Twine and wife, Shannon; grandchildren, Debrah S. Twine...

Toni Linda Twine, 69, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. Toni was born in June 15, 1951 in Cumberland County. A gathering of friends will be held...

Ethel Joyce Tatem Fayetteville

Ethel Joyce Tatem, 93, of Hope Mills, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Joyce was born on January 19, 1928 in Wilkes County to the late Joseph Anderson and Bertha Joines Anderson. She was a member of Hillside Baptist Church. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at 11 a.m. at Hillside Baptist Church with the Rev. Val Chadwick and the Rev. Chad Ingle officiating. The family will receive friends from 10-10:45 prior to the service at the church. Burial will follow in...

Ethel Joyce Tatem, 93, of Hope Mills, passed away on Thursday, May 20, 2021. Joyce was born on January 19, 1928 in Wilkes County to the late Joseph Anderson and Bertha Joines Anderson. She was a...

Etta Barnes Fayetteville

Etta Holiness Barnes, 85 of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Etta was preceded in death by her father, Mr. James Holiness, Mother Mrs. Alma R. Holiness, two brothers, Wallace Holiness and James "Pete" Holiness and sister, Gloria Paris She is a member of Lafayette Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC and was a member of Calvary Baptist Church in Danville, Virginia. The family will receive friends from 6pm to...

Etta Holiness Barnes, 85 of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at her home with her family by her side. Etta was preceded in death by her father, Mr. James Holiness,...

Carolyn Reaves Fayetteville

Carolyn Lee Reaves, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Carolina Inn. Carolyn was born February 19, 1933 in Savannah, GA to the late Claudia and Lloyd Lee. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lynwood Calhoun and Louis Reaves. She was a faithful member of Village Baptist Church and enjoyed being a member of The Seekers Sunday School Class where she was class president for many years. Carolyn is survived by her daughters, Lynda C. Miller and...

Carolyn Lee Reaves, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 18, 2021 at Carolina Inn. Carolyn was born February 19, 1933 in Savannah, GA to the late Claudia and Lloyd Lee. She...

Linda Collier Godwin

Linda McLellan Collier, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A lifelong resident of Cumberland County she was born on Christmas day. December 25, 1936 in Falcon. She was the daughter of the late Earl A. McLellan and Madge Lee McLellan. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving husband, C. Roger Collier. Linda was a 1955 graduate of Central High School in Eastover, She was a country girl and lived on the family farm her entire...

Linda McLellan Collier, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A lifelong resident of Cumberland County she was born on Christmas day. December 25, 1936 in...

Joseph Keefe Linden

Joseph Cole Keefe, infant son of Caryn and James Keefe went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A private family service will be held. Cole was preceded in death by his brother, William Knox Keefe; paternal grandparents, Rebecca and Eddie Keefe. He is survived by his sisters, Raegan, Ryleigh, Gracyn, and Kennedy; brother, Brooks; maternal grandparents, William, and Leanne Whitley. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C....

Joseph Cole Keefe, infant son of Caryn and James Keefe went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 18, 2021. A private family service will be held. Cole was preceded in death by his brother,...

Linda Ridley Fayetteville

Linda McKee Ridley, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 1pm to 2pm at Community Praise Assembly, 7462 Glen Raven Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 with funeral services following at 2pm. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park - West on Raeford Road She was preceded in death by her son, Dennis William Ridley and two sisters, Susie McKee and Ruth...

Linda McKee Ridley, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday May 17, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. The family will receive friends on Friday, May 21, 2021 from 1pm to...

Thelma Toler Fayetteville

Thelma Jackson Toler, 101, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 at Hope Mills Retirement Center. She was born May 31, 1919 and was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. She worked in retail for many years, from downtown Fayetteville in the 1950's and 60's up until her retirement from Peebles Department store in 1984. She was a member of Temple Baptist Church for many years and was active with the ladies groups up until the time her health made that impossible....

Thelma Jackson Toler, 101, passed away peacefully on May 15, 2021 at Hope Mills Retirement Center. She was born May 31, 1919 and was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville/Cumberland County. She...

Paul Harty, Jr. Fayetteville

Paul Hampton Harty, Jr. 77, of Fayetteville passed away on May 13, 2021 at the Universal Healthcare of Lillington with his family by his side. Paul was born on August 1, 1943 in Bloomfield, Missouri to the late Paul Hampton Harty, Sr. and Celesta Izella Lewis Harty. He was a 1961 graduate of Bardolph High School in Illinois, and graduate from Southeast Missouri State College in 1965 with a double major in History and Social Studies. He continued his studies in guidance and counseling at...

Paul Hampton Harty, Jr. 77, of Fayetteville passed away on May 13, 2021 at the Universal Healthcare of Lillington with his family by his side. Paul was born on August 1, 1943 in Bloomfield,...

Alexander Lewis Fayetteville

Alexander Ray Lewis, our beloved son, 22, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Alex was born July 30, 1998 in Cumberland County to Faye Culbreth Lewis and Randy Scott Lewis. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Bobby and Laverne Lewis; and his uncle Steve Culbreth. Alex pursued a career in construction. He had a passion for cars and enjoyed all things automotive. He is survived by his loving parents, Faye...

Alexander Ray Lewis, our beloved son, 22, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday May 13, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Alex was born July 30, 1998 in Cumberland County to Faye...

Tommy Keith Pittsboro

Tommy Joe Keith, 74, of Pittsboro, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301. Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren,com

Tommy Joe Keith, 74, of Pittsboro, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville,...

Eldridge Starling Fayetteville

COL.(Ret.) Eldridge Lonnie Starling ,85, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1936 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Edith Carter Starling and Ellis Mass Starling. Mr. Starling was preceded in death by his sister, Rachel Phipps; and two brothers, Charles “PeeWee” Starling and Anthony “Tony” Starling. Mr. Starling was a faithful and devoted member of Macedonia Baptist Church. He served his...

COL.(Ret.) Eldridge Lonnie Starling ,85, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday May 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born January 23, 1936 in Cumberland County, NC to the late...

Joseph Mintz Fayetteville

Funeral Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Helen Lantz Hope Mills

Helen Marie Lantz, 71, of Hope Mills passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Helen was born August 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Eleanore and Harley Richards. She was a banker from Continental Federal Savings and Loan in Cleveland, Ohio. No services are planned at this time. She is survived by her husband, Ronald Lantz; daughters, Tiffany Smith and Kathryn Lantz; sister, Gail Riola; grandchildren, Jasmyne and Camara Weizer, Rowan, Ella and Grayson...

Helen Marie Lantz, 71, of Hope Mills passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Helen was born August 11, 1949 in Cleveland, Ohio to the late Eleanore and Harley...

Frances Black Fayetteville

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...

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