Fayetteville NC Obituaries | Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home & Cremations

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. Funeral arrangements are...

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...

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 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 will be held on Wednesday, April 14,...

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 Kentucky to the late Hubert...

Jarrod Hartley Fayetteville

Jarrod Hartley, 27, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, April 10, 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

Jarrod Hartley, 27, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021. Funeral arrangements are pending. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Services...

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 Ralph, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

Susan Jane Ralph, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021. Funeral arrangements are private. Online condolences may be sent...

Doris Edmundson Fayetteville

Doris Magness Edmundson, 93 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in her home. She was born July 1, 1927 in Bailey, N.C. to Edna Sanders and Oliver Eatmon. As a youngster, she happily played with her friends and cousins in the fields and woods around her Aunt Maggie’s farm, but the onset of the war years saw her and her mother moving with her stepfather, Harold Magness, to naval bases in Virginia and California. Later returning to Wilson, N.C., she was...

Doris Magness Edmundson, 93 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, March 19, 2021 in her home. She was born July 1, 1927 in Bailey, N.C. to Edna Sanders and Oliver Eatmon. As a...

Nora Moore Fayetteville

Nora Lee Davis Moore, 86, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Nora was born on January 9, 1935 in Rockingham, NC to the late Robert L and Rosa Mae Davis. She graduated from Rockingham High School in 1953, where she was homecoming queen, and the first high school graduate in her family. After high school graduation she moved to Greensboro, NC where she met her husband, Bill. They moved to Fayetteville in 1968 where they became active and...

Nora Lee Davis Moore, 86, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully at her home on Thursday, March 18, 2021. Nora was born on January 9, 1935 in Rockingham, NC to the late Robert L and Rosa Mae...

Alton Medlin, Jr. Fayetteville

Alton Berry "Al" Medlin, Jr., 70, of Gray's Creek, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1pm in Jernigan Warren Funeral Home with Rev Larry Smith Officiating, burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Services entrusted to Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

Alton Berry "Al" Medlin, Jr., 70, of Gray's Creek, passed away on Thursday, March 18, 2021. A Funeral Service will be held on Sunday, March 21, 2021 at 1pm in Jernigan Warren...

Brett Ciccone Fayetteville

Brett Gerringer Ciccone, 40, of Fayetteville passed away at his home on March 17, 2021 with his beloved family by his side. Upon graduating from Terry Sanford High School in 1999, Brett furthered his studies at East Carolina University, where he received a Bachelor of Science Degree in Construction Management. For the past 7 years, he has worked in the family business, Ciccone Properties as commercial property manager. An outdoorsman at heart, Brett thoroughly enjoyed any activity that...

Brett Gerringer Ciccone, 40, of Fayetteville passed away at his home on March 17, 2021 with his beloved family by his side. Upon graduating from Terry Sanford High School in 1999, Brett furthered...

Stuart Knoff New York City

Stuart Thomas Knoff, known to his friends as "Tom", passed away February 25, 2021 in New York City. He was born Apri1 13, 1963 at West Point, NY where his father was stationed at the time. His parents were Betty Boyd Newberry Knoff and the late Colonel Edward M. Knoff, Jr. He was a proud "Army Brat" and often spoke about the many places he had lived. He was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School and East Carolina University with a BS degree...

Stuart Thomas Knoff, known to his friends as "Tom", passed away February 25, 2021 in New York City. He was born Apri1 13, 1963 at West Point, NY where his father was stationed at...

Robert McQuown Fayetteville

Robert Alan McQuown, 68 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. McQuown was born on August 3, 1952 in Seattle, Washington to the late William Lee McQuown and Betty Jean Lothian. He retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service. A graveside service will be held at a later date in Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home,...

Robert Alan McQuown, 68 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, March 13, 2021. Mr. McQuown was born on August 3, 1952 in Seattle, Washington to the late William Lee McQuown and Betty...

Marty Rhue Fayetteville

Marty Lee Rhue, 57, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home. Marty was born July 23, 1963 in Arlington, TX to Jean and Patrick Rhue, Sr. Marty was an Air Force veteran and a retired general electrical contractor. Committal services will be held at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Bragg on Monday, March 22, 2012 at 1:00 pm with military honors. Survived by his wife Jaxie W. Rhue; daughter, Spirit Rhue; brothers, Rickie and Keith Rhue; 3 grandchildren. In...

Marty Lee Rhue, 57, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 at his home. Marty was born July 23, 1963 in Arlington, TX to Jean and Patrick Rhue, Sr. Marty was an Air Force veteran and...

James Durbin Fayetteville

James “Jim” Patrick Durbin, 80, passed away on March 12, 2021, in Fayetteville, NC. Jim was born in New Albany, IN on December 6, 1940 to the late Leo Durbin and parents Ada Davis Harris and George Harris. He was preceded in death by his wife of 39 years, Loretta. Affectionately known as Jimmy, he began his early antics in Jeffersonville Township IN. At the age of 10, the state police were called to hunt down the little scamp after he ran away. He was later found hiding in a...

James “Jim” Patrick Durbin, 80, passed away on March 12, 2021, in Fayetteville, NC. Jim was born in New Albany, IN on December 6, 1940 to the late Leo Durbin and parents Ada Davis...

Annie Pritchett Florence, SC

Cornelia (Connie) Davis Pritchett, 94, of Fayetteville, NC and Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House, following a year-long battle with pulmonary disease. She was preceded in death by her husband of 45 years, C.D.Pritchett, and infant son, Kenneth Pritchett. Connie is survived by sons Dan Pritchett (Margaret) of New Bern, NC, Wayne Pritchett of Whiteville, NC, Charles Pritchett of Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, and daughter Lynne P. Jackson of...

Cornelia (Connie) Davis Pritchett, 94, of Fayetteville, NC and Florence, SC, passed away on Friday, March 12, 2021, at McLeod Hospice House, following a year-long battle with pulmonary...

Linda Blough Fayetteville

Linda Blough, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of Christ passed from this world to her eternal home on March 9th, 2021. Born October 3, 1942 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Paul Huie and Vernie Webster Huie. She was preceded in death by her husband of 59 years Ernie Blough. She is survived by her brother Steve Huie (Kannapolis) and sons Guy Blough (Angela) of Raleigh, Eric Blough of Charlotte, Eddie Blough of San Diego, Grandchildren Aaron Blough (Courtney) of Clayton, Alexandra...

Linda Blough, devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and servant of Christ passed from this world to her eternal home on March 9th, 2021. Born October 3, 1942 in Kannapolis, NC to the late Paul Huie...

Carolyn Schneider Eastover

Carolyn Taylor Schneider, 77 of Eastover passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Carolyn was born on December 28, 1943 in Evansville, Indiana to the late Thomas Grady Taylor and Thelma Irene Moore Taylor. She worked as a bookkeeper for several businesses in the area. A private family service will be held. Carolyn was preceded in death by her sister, Jo Ann Taylor and brother, Gary Thomas Taylor. She is survived by her children, Ashley S. Tingen...

Carolyn Taylor Schneider, 77 of Eastover passed away on Monday, March 8, 2021 at her residence with her family by her side. Carolyn was born on December 28, 1943 in Evansville, Indiana to the...

Paul Plessinger Fayetteville

Paul Eugene Plessinger, 78 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Paul was born on September 19, 1942 in Warwick County, Virginia to the late Delbert Plessinger and Doris Garnand Plessinger. He was a U.S. Army Vietnam Veteran, and retired from PWC as a mechanic. A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 3 p.m. on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with military honors. To view livestream, please click this...

Paul Eugene Plessinger, 78 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Paul was born on September 19, 1942 in Warwick County, Virginia to the late...

Louis Raspi Fayetteville

Louis A. Raspi, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens with military honors. He was preceded in death by his wife, Nellie Townsend Raspi. Survived by his daughters, Diane C. Moore, Terry Lou Cooper, Sandra R. Nowiski and husband Daniel; grandchildren, Renae and husband, James and wife, Madelyn and husband Matt,...

Louis A. Raspi, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021 at his home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, March 11, 2021 at 11:00 am at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will...

Dr. Frank Stout Fayetteville

Dr. Frank Palmer Stout, whose legacy will live on across this community in the form of thriving businesses, gleaming buildings, generous philanthropy and in the picture-perfect smiles of thousands of orthodontic patients, died Saturday, March 6. He was 77. Frank Stout was a man of vision coupled with an inimitable work ethic that he inherited from both his father and grandfather. That combination of dreaming and diligence would lead to a lifetime of success. A lifelong Fayetteville...

Dr. Frank Palmer Stout, whose legacy will live on across this community in the form of thriving businesses, gleaming buildings, generous philanthropy and in the picture-perfect smiles of thousands...

SFC(Ret.) Robert Hunter Hope Mills

SFC(Ret.) Robert Eugene Hunter, 85, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Robert was born March 13, 1935 in Caldwell County, KY to the late Georgia Matchen Hunter and James Darby Hunter. He was preceded in death by seven siblings. Robert is survived by his daughter, Renee Speller of Hope Mills, NC; his son, Eugene Hunter of Myrtle Beach, NC; two grandchildren, Romeo Speller and Hunter Speller; and several nieces and nephews. Robert...

SFC(Ret.) Robert Eugene Hunter, 85, of Hope Mills, NC passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Robert was born March 13, 1935 in Caldwell County, KY to the late...

Raymond "Bud" Minnick Jr. Fayetteville

Raymond "Bud" Blaine Minnick Jr., 65, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah "Debbie" Edwards Minnick; and his three brothers Charles "Chuck" Minnick and wife Shelia; William Minnick, and Allen Minnick and wife Medina. Services will be held at a later date. Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com Services are...

Raymond "Bud" Blaine Minnick Jr., 65, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC. He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years,...

Helen Devine Fayetteville

Helen Hammonds Devine, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Fayetteville. She was born October 29, 1939 in Latta, SC to Gussie Mae Hammonds. As a very young girl, they moved to Pembroke, NC where her mother married Sanford Locklear. Helen was the oldest of nine children. She loved and cherished every one of them and that was evident in the relationships she had with each of her...

Helen Hammonds Devine, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her daughter’s residence in Fayetteville. She was born October 29, 1939 in Latta,...

Billie Avila Fayetteville

Billie Jo Starrett Avila, 89 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Gastonia, NC to the late Joe B. Starrett and Gollis Millsaps Starrett In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Avila and her daughter, Cathy Jo Palaita, and a brother, Reggie Starrett of Enterprise, Alabama. The family will receive friends on Sunday, March 7, 2021 from 7pm to 9pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral...

Billie Jo Starrett Avila, 89 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021. She was born May 19, 1931 in Gastonia, NC to the late Joe B. Starrett and Gollis...

Gerald "Jerry" Aaron Fayetteville

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Bernard Aaron, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 28, 2021 at his residence after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was born July 17, 1951 in Ft. Devens, MA to the late Marie Yokla Aaron and Gerald B. Aaron, Sr. Jerry founded Pro-Chem Pest Management Service in 1989 where he served as owner and operator until his retirement in 2003. He enjoyed all things automotive including NASCAR, classic cars, and motorcycles. Jerry loved to contribute to Victory...

Mr. Gerald “Jerry” Bernard Aaron, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 28, 2021 at his residence after a lengthy battle with ALS. He was born July 17, 1951 in Ft. Devens,...

Vivian McCoy Fayetteville

Mrs. Vivian Dianne McCoy, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021. Dianne was born on February 16, 1946 in Lancaster, South Carolina to Oscar Allen and Rosa Lee Pittman. Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra Kaye Gardner, and Daughter, Melissa Dawn Smith. She graduated from Lancaster High School. After graduation, Dianne joined the United States Army, attending Medic School at Fort Sam Houston, Texas. While assigned...

Mrs. Vivian Dianne McCoy, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021. Dianne was born on February 16, 1946 in Lancaster, South Carolina to Oscar Allen and Rosa...

Norman Lemley Fayetteville

N. Eugene Lemley, 86 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice House in Raleigh. Gene was born December 8, 1934 in Belpre, Ohio to the late Lester and Iris Lemley. He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Lemley and brothers, Max and Bob Lemley. Gene was an employee of DuPont for 38 years. In 1970 he was sent to Fayetteville from the Parkersburg, WV Washington Works to help set up the Butacite lab. At the Fayetteville Works...

N. Eugene Lemley, 86 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice House in Raleigh. Gene was born December 8, 1934 in Belpre, Ohio to the late Lester...

Harold Alphin Fayetteville

Harold Leighton Alphin, 90, died peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Heritage Place in Fayetteville. Harold, a longtime resident of Cumberland County, was born May 28, 1930 to the late Fannie Roberta and Oliver Hartman Alphin, Sr. He was preceded in death by brother, Oliver Alphin, Jr. and sisters, Vera Belle Alphin, Eva Gray Brown, and Melba Hamilton. He is survived by his brother, Jerry Alphin of Raleigh, NC, whom he was very close to. Harold was a lifelong member of Judson...

Harold Leighton Alphin, 90, died peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Heritage Place in Fayetteville. Harold, a longtime resident of Cumberland County, was born May 28, 1930 to the...

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