James “Alvis” Tew, 92, of Fayetteville died Monday, September 17, 2018.   Born in Sampson County, NC, he was the son of William B. Tew and Lela Wrench Tew.  He grew up on a farm and moved to Fayetteville in 1948 where he worked as Service Manager at Sears for 40 years.  He was a licensed Amateur Radio Operator and enjoyed talking to other “hams” all over the United States and throughout the world.   He was preceded in death by his wife...

SFC Richard H. McDaniel, Retired US Army, 74, of Hope Mills passed away Sunday, September 16, 2018. Services will be held at a later date at Arlington National Cemetery with full military honors. Richard was preceded in death by his parents and grandparents. Richard is survived by his wife, Sandra L. McDaniel of Hope Mills; son, Christopher M. McDaniel and wife Jennifer of Chicago, Illinois; sister, Shirley Stutsman and husband Jim of Brownsburg, Indiana; several nieces and...

  Mrs. Maxine Edith Garner, 86 of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away peacefully on September 12, 2018 in Panama City, Florida.  Funeral Services will be held Saturday, October 6, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. The burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. to 1 p.m. prior to the service.  Maxine is preceded in death by her parents Oliver and Eva Hewitt Matthews, her brothers, Oliver Weldon 'Son', and Warren...

Emma Claire Dixon, aged 12, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away September 11, 2018. Emma was born October 5, 2005 and was the daughter of Christopher and Dawn Dixon. Emma adored her parents, her brothers, her grandparents, aunts, uncles and cousins. She was her “daddy’s girl” and her “mama’s heart”.  Emma loved the attention of being the only little girl on both sides of her family. Her most recent obsession involved the color teal - from her...

Margaret “Mae” Corum, 73, of Hope Mills died Tuesday, September 11, 2018 at her residence. Funeral services are incomplete at this time. She was preceded in death by her parents, Clarence and Ruby Martin;  husband, Donald Corum; son, Tony Lewis; stepson, Dale Meredith;  brothers, Ray , Lee  and Wilbert Martin; sister, Annie Rippeon. Mae is survived by her daughters, Tammie Harvatin and husband Rick, Wanda Mayer and husband Mac;stepchildren,...

Ms. Isabelle Hope Canale died Monday, September 10, 2018 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 22, 2018 at 11 AM at Trinity Baptist Church. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10-11 AM at the church.  She is survived by her mother Ravyn and father Anthony Canale. 

Jane Evlyn Lewis Delaney, 80, of Fayetteville, devoted wife and beloved mother died Tuesday, September 4, 2018. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, September 29, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. The family will receive friends from 12 p.m. - 1 p.m. prior to the service at the funeral home.  Mrs. Delaney was preceded in death by her husband James. D. Delaney and her daughter, Coleen Margaret “Maggie” Girdwood. She is survived by her children,...

Joanne Bullard Hanks, 76, of Fayetteville, died Monday, September 3, 2018. Funeral services will be held Saturday, September 8, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Entombment will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens Mausoleum. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Friday at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home and from noon - 1 p.m. prior to the service on Saturday. Mrs. Hanks was preceded in death by her husband, Freddie A. Hanks; parents, Arthur LeSane Bullard and Malona Brown...

Dorothy Dixon McAllister, age 96, passed away September 1, 2018 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.  Dorothy was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Frederic Seymour Dixon and Irene Byrd Dixon.  After graduating from Fayetteville High School, Dorothy obtained a bachelor’s degree in education from Salem College in Winston Salem, North Carolina.  While in college, Dorothy made her debut with the Cape Fear Assembly in Fayetteville, NC, and the Terpsichorean Club at the...

SFC William Lyman Bernard, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, September 1, 2018. The family will receive friends at Jernigan-Warren Funeral home on Friday, September 7, 2018 from 11am to 12noon. Memorial services will follow at 12 noon in Jernigan-Warren Chapel with military honors. William is preceded in death by his wife, Michiko Bernard. He is survived by his daughters, Elizabeth Baker and husband Gary of Aloha, Oregon; Ellen Dion of Altamonte Springs, Florida; Esther Canoy...

Mariel Derby Runkle, 91, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, September 1, 2018. Funeral services will be held Wednesday, September 5, 2018 at 1 p.m. at St. James Lutheran Church with the Rev. John P. Locke officiating. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park.  The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. Tuesday, September 4, at St. James Lutheran Church. Mrs. Runkle was preceded in death by her husband of 51 years, Richard Daniel “Dick” Runkle. She is survived by her...

FAYETTEVILLE    Mortison B. Hudson, 79, known as MB, was born May 4, 1939, in Johnston County. MB's Heavenly Father called him home on August 31, 2018 at 8:30 pm. He was at home surrounded by his loving family.     MB is survived by his loving wife, Shirley Beasley Hudson of Fayetteville; son, Mickey G. Hudson and wife Eva; son, Chris L. Hudson and wife Cheryl; daughter, Debra Hudson Woodell and husband Tommy; six grandsons, Matthew G. Hudson and...

Mr. Joe Anzaldua Saldua, 65, died Thursday, August 30, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held Saturday, September 8, at 10 A.M. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. The family will receive friends Friday evening from 6-8 P.M. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. The family will also receive friends following the memorial service at 12:30 P.M. at Destiny Now Hope Mills: 6415 Camden Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306 He is predeceased by his parents, Beatrice Anzaldua...

Norma Ruth Ivey, 80, of Linden, died Wednesday August 29, 2018 in her home.  A funeral service will be held Sunday, September 2 at 2:30 PM at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Burial will follow at Oak Grove Cemetery in Maxton, NC. The family will receive friends Saturday evening from 6-8 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.  She is the widow of John A. Ivey.  She is predeceased by her son, Daniel Ivey.  She is survived by four sons, John, Paul, James, and David; two...

Peggy Joyce Blue Gibbs of Carthage died Wednesday, August 29, 2018 at her home. She was born December 23, 1935 to the late Alton and Lula Blue. Peggy was preceded in death by her parents and her husband, Julian Byng Gibbs of Fayetteville. She is survived by her sister, Rebecca B. Bowen (Jene) of Carthage, a niece, Diann B. Fortune (Dennis) and their son Nicholas of Southern Pines and a nephew, Ronald Bowen of Morehead City and his daughter, Grace. Peggy grew up on a farm in a close-knit...

Jesse David Parnell, 88, of Fayetteville, North Carolina died Tuesday, August 28, 2018.  David was born August 7, 1930 to the late Jesse Thomas Parnell and the late Dora Elizabeth Cook Parnell. David grew up in the Seventy-First community and graduated from high school there. After spending time in the US National Guard, he returned home to work with his Dad building homes in and around Fayetteville.  His interest soon turned to building swimming pools. In 1966, David founded...

Estelle H. Norton, 84, left us on Tuesday, August 28, 2018, with her family by her side in her home in Fayetteville, NC. Estelle was born December 20, 1933, in Whigham, Georgia to Fletcher Golden Teel and Cumi Estell Shirley Teel. Her father was a farmer and a chicken doctor in Whigham, Georgia before he passed away before Estelle was born. She had two sisters and 4 brothers who predeceased her, (Elease Teel McCorkle, Grace Teel Hammac, Lloyd Teel, William E. Teel, Kelley Teel, and James...

Michael Ray Simpson, passed away on Thursday, August  23, 2018. Graveside services with Navy Military Honors will be held on Thursday, September 6, 2018 at 10am in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery  

Patty Sue Britt Poche’, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, August 23, 2018 in her home surrounded by her loving family. She is predeceased by her parents, Gilbert and Essie Britt, her husband, William H. Poche’, Sr., and son, Joseph Malcolm Poche’. She is survived by daughters, Patricia Susan Poche’ Geddings, Barbara Jean Poche’ Ward, and Linda Marie Poche’ Young; and son, William Herbert Poche’, Jr.; sister, Mary Rita Britt; 5...

John Bowden Smith, Jr., 70, of Eastover, passed away on Wednesday, August 22, 2018; on the farm, doing what he did best. John was born on January 7, 1948 to the late John B. Smith, Sr. and Carolyn B. Smith.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Suellen S. Carter. He is survived by his loving wife, Gayle McDonald Smith of Eastover; son, Jeffrey Ryan Smith of Fayetteville and his wife, Audrey; granddaughter, Alexa; son, Henry McDaniel Smith of Eastover; brother, Curtis Beard Smith of...

Daniel C. Anderson, 82 of Fayetteville, died Monday, August 20, 2018. Dan was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Anderson; brothers, Elbert, Ernest, James and Johnny Anderson; sister, Mildred Koch. Surviving are his daughters, Delbra Steptoe and Kathy Smith; sons, Doug and Daniel Anderson Jr.; brother, Elbert Anderson; stepchildren, Robert Hubbard, Barbara Tyler and Lora McLaurin; numerous grandchildren and great grandchildren. The funeral will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 at 2:00...

 FAYETTEVILLE    Pete Wheeler,88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 20, 2018 in his home with his beloved family by his side.    Pete was an avid fisherman and an Army veteran. He was a faithful member and Sunday School teacher for over 50 years at Trinity Baptist Church. Pete was a retired insurance adjuster with Allstate Insurance for over 30 years.    Funeral services will be Wednesday, August 22, 2018 at 11:00 am at...

Cleland P. Reese received his final orders on Sunday August 19, 2018 and is now permanently stationed with his Lord in heaven.  Cle, as he was known to friends and family, was born on November 22, 1935 in Wilmington Delaware to John & Beatrice Reese and joyfully received by twin older sisters Beverly and Barbara.  He grew up with a love of fishing, hunting and all things outdoors. Animals of all sorts were of fascination to him and one of his first and favorite summer jobs was...

William “Billy” Robert Buford, Jr., passed away Sunday, August 19, 2018.  A memorial service will be held Saturday, August 25, 2018 at 1:00 PM at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville, NC.  Visitation will immediately follow the service. Billy was born on August 09, 1988 and was a beloved son, brother, uncle, nephew, cousin and friend.  He graduated from Jack Britt High School in 2006 and studied Engineering at N.C. State University.  Ever curious and...

Lee Anna Sproul, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, August 18, 2018. Lee Anna Sproul was born October 26, 1927 in Bladen County, NC to the late Lillian and Samuel Britt. She was preceded in death by her son, Keith Britt; sisters, Dorla Britt Johnson and Susan Britt Brannan; brothers, Bernard Britt, Walden Britt, Cameron Britt, Forest Britt and Sammy Britt. Lee Anna Sproul was a retired laboratory supervisor at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center for 30 years. She was a faithful...

 Sylvia Helen Roth-Roffy, 94, of Fayetteville, died Friday, August 17, 2018.  A Funeral Mass will be held Friday, August 24, 2018 at 10 a.m. at St. Ann's Catholic Church. Burial will follow in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Surviving are her Daughters, Mitzie Carroll, Marion Martinez, Sandra Roth-Roffy; sons, Charles, William and Thomas Roth-Roffy; sisters, Hilda Huddleston, Elizabeth Catlett; brother, Charles Giavelli; 9 grandchildren and 7 great grandchildren; 2 great...

Lola Allen Smith of Fayetteville, NC passed away on August 17, 2018. She was born in Louisburg, NC on April 25,1930 to the late Auburn Allen and Lola Parrish Allen. A resident of Cumberland County since 1962, Lola worked as a floral designer. She was a military wife who was dedicated to raising her sons and helping her friends and neighbors. She was a long-time member of Saint Matthew's United Methodist Church on Hope Mills Road. She was preceded in death by her parents and stepmother,...

John Floyd Campbell, 68, died Thursday August 16, 2018. He was born May 11, 1950. As a lifelong educator, John worked hard to bring knowledge and truth to all of his endeavors. He loved hiking and camping with his family in the North Carolina Mountains.  He is loved and will be missed. John is survived by his wife Cindy Campbell; son Colin Campbell; his Father and Mother, John and Nancy Campbell; brother Terry Campbell and family; sister Becky Schope and Family; and his best friends...

LTC Gregory Joseph Grusenmeyer, Retired US Army, 47, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 in Womack Army Medical Center. Greg was an Army veteran. He was born April 3, 1971 in Greene County, Ohio. Graveside services will be on Tuesday, August 21, 2018 at 10:00 am in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. The family will receive friends following the service at the cemetery. Greg is survived by his parents, Dan and Rita Grusenmeyer of Las Cruces, New...

Henry C. Traywick, Jr. 61, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, August 14, 2018 with his family by his side. Henry was employed as an engineer with the N.C. Department of Transportation. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with burial following in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m. on Thursday at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Surviving are his wife, Jackie Traywick; daughters, Janelle...

James “Jim” William Ogilvie, 69 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, August 10, 2018 at his residence. Jim loved the Lord, his family and serving others. He was a member of Village Baptist Church, retired CW2 PA-C with the U.S. Army and a retired Physicians Assistant from Womack Army Medical Center. He served as a Medical Missionary for the Tennessee Baptist Convention. Funeral service will be held on Friday, August 17, 2018 at 1 p.m. at Village Baptist Church Gym. Burial...

Myrtlene "Tootsie" Dallas Benitez, 74 of Gray's Creek, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on August 8, 2018 surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her parents, Jaddie Vinston Dallas and Mytrtle Catherine Ransom Dallas, her siblings, Jaddie Jerry Dallas and Walter Hughie Dallas and son Jaddie Green Hulon. A graveside service will be held at 10am on Friday, August 10th 2018 at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street "Tootsie" was a...

Joanne G. Barton, 75, of Fayetteviile went home to be with the Lord Wednesday, August 8, 2018 at her home. She leaves behind a legacy that testifies what a wonderful wife, mother, nanny and friend. She loved the Lord with all her heart and leaves behind with her family wonderful memories that will be cherished forever. She was the rock of the family with strength and everlasting faith that she shared with all. She was preceeded in death by her husband, James P. Barton, Jr. and her two...

It is with great sadness that the family of Harold Ray Ferrell announces his passing on Sunday, August 5, 2018, at the age of 95 years. He died peacefully at his home in Fayetteville where he had resided since 1954. He will be fondly remembered for his love of family and his honor, integrity, dedication to his church, service to others, as well as his gardening and mechanical skills. His spirit is carried on by his wife of 70 years, Edna Wood Ferrell; children, Michael R. Ferrell, Ron...

John O. McQuage, 101, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, August 2, 2018 at Carolina Rehab. John was retired from Bryan Honda Pontiac Cadillac after 53 years of service. Funeral services will be held on Sunday, August 5, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Culbreth Memorial Methodist Church with the Rev. Heather Locklear and Rev. Wanda Barrier officiating. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. Surviving are his daughter, Nancy McQuage Smith; step-son, Billy Gene Wray and wife Shelly; Special dear...

Sgt Major Carl Cook Retired U.S. Army, 72, of Fayetteville died Thursday, August 2, 2018. Funeral services will be held Monday, August 13, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. Surviving are his wife, Kikuko Cook; daughter, Sandra Gonzalez and husband Jose; brother, Jim Cook; sister, Connie Stirewalt; granddaughters, Amanda Gonzalez and husband Jose Mercado-Amadeo; Alicia Spears and husband Richard. The...

Helen McNeill Roberts Vick, 90, of Fayetteville , Passed away on Tuesday, July 31, 2018She worked for 32 years with Carolina Telephone Co and attended Salem United Methodist Church.Helen was preceded in death by her parents, James & Thelma McNeill, husbands, James Archie Roberts and Walter Thomas Vick. a daughter, Donna Roberts Perkins, sisters, Frances McNeill Smith, Mary Lou McNeill Darnell, Kathleen McNeill Anderson and brothers, Duncan McNeill and Gordon Pete McNeill.The family will...

FAYETTEVILLE Mary Frances Ollis, 86, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 30, 2018.Mary was born August 23, 1931 in Judsonia, Arkansas.Funeral services will be Friday, August 3, 2018 at 2:00 pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. Burial will follow in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. The family will receive receive friends one hour prior to the service at the funeral home on Friday.She is survived by a daughter, Mary Ann Mulvaney and husband Patrick; sons, Tommy Ollis, Danny Ollis, Stanley...

Mrs. Joyce Bonner Adams, 88, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, July 28, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born in Checkendon, England.A graveside service will be held Thursday, August 2, 2018 at 11 A.M. at Cumberland Memorial Gardens.Left to cherish her memory are her brothers, Joe Bonner of England and Ron Bonner (Barbara) of England; sister Annabelle B. Wilcox (Bert) of England; children Jo Lee (Tommy Tucker), Dean Adams (Carol), and Phil Adams (Janet); grandchildren Leigh...

Robert A. Royal, 95, of Fayetteville, NC died on Saturday, July 28, 2018. Robert was born on August 9, 1922 in Fayetteville, NC. Robert was a retired Tax Collection Agent with the Cumberland County Tax Office.There will be a visitation from 6-8:00 pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home on Thursday, August 2, 2018. Funeral services will be held on Friday, August 3, 2018 at 11:00 am at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. Robert was preceded in...

Elizabeth McDowell Bradford, “Beth”, 51 of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away on Friday, July 27, 2018. Beth was a loving daughter, mother, sister and friend of many. She had a smile and personality that endeared her to all. She was a free spirit with a zest for life. She had an amazing sense of humor and a contagious laugh.Beth was devoted to her children and family. She spent most of her life caring for her children. Later, she entered business, starting and managing...

Weldon E. "Buck" Frazier, 87 of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in his home on Thursday, July 26, 2018 surrounded by his family, who loved him very much. "Buck" served Fayetteville as a Master Electrician for over 60 years. He also served the community for over 12 years on the Fayetteville Police Department. Mr Frazier was a platoon sergeant in the US Army and a jungle warfare instructor in the Panama Canal Zone.He was an excellent Marksman. He served during the...

Harold Dean Penland, 72 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation on Wednesday, July 25, 2018. He was a deeply loved husband, father, brother, uncle, and friend. Harold is preceded in death by his parents, Frederick H. and Ruth Cook Penland, a son, Michael Kent Penland and a brother, McKinley Duain Penland. Surviving are his wife, Susan Simpson Penland of the home, and a brother, Hubert Penland and wife Diane of Burlington, NC, Stepsons Justin...

Mary Kennedy Vittetoe, age 87, died Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at Tidelands Waccamaw Community Hospital. Mary resided at Hope Arbor Assisted Living, in Murrells Inlet, SC.Born in Long Branch, NJ. Mary is a daughter of the late Michael Kennedy and Mary Concannon. Mary was a member of St. Michaels Catholic Church of Garden City, SC and was formally a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church of Fayetteville, NC. She was a hospital volunteer in Fayetteville for 10 years at Cape Fear Valley Hospital....

Bernard Sydney Richardson, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, July 24, 2018. Bernard retired from the Army as a SFC where he was a Paratrooper Nurse with the 82nd Airborne.A celebration of life will be held on Saturday, July 28, 2018 from 3pm to 5pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home; Full Military Honors will be rendered at 4pm.

William Christopher "Chris" McDaniel, 66, of Eastover, died Monday, July 23, 2018 at his residence. Chris was a member of Salem United Methodist Church, served with the National Guard, worked with Borden Chemical Co, and retired from Carolina Telephone/Sprint after 30 years of service. He had a love for guitars, music and kitty cats, especially his adored Sunny Elizabeth. A Celebration of Life Service will be held Wednesday, July 25, 2018 at 2 p.m. at Salem United Methodist Church...

Wesley Worth Herndon, 78 of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, July 21, 2018 at his home, surrounded by family. Worth retired after many years of owning and operating Herndon Brothers Service Station. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, July 24, 2018 at 11 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home with the Rev. Robert Phipps officiating. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park. He was preceded in death by his parents, Luther and Viola Brisson Herndon; brothers,...

Wilma Louise McDuffie went to Heaven to be with Jesus on Wednesday, July 18, 2018 after a long battle with COPD, Wilma was born in Bladen County, NC on March 26, 1923 to Myrtise and Elbert McDuffie. The family, which by then included younger sister Mavis, moved to Fayetteville where Wilma attended Massey Hill School, graduating as Valedictorian. After graduation, she went to work in the office at Burlington Industries Lakedale Plant, later working at the St. Paul’s Plant before...

Stephen "Steve" Ray Culbreth, 60, of Eastover passed away Monday, July 16, 2018 in his home.Steve was a devoted son and loved his family. He enjoyed golfing, yard work, and was an avid NC State fan. Steve will be greatly missed by family and friends.Steve is survived by his wife, Barbara Sellers Culbreth; daughter, Stephanie Salazar and husband Alex; sons, Russell Culbreth and partner Shannon, Robert Culbreth and wife Valerie; parents, Donna and Kenneth Culbreth of Eastover;...

MSGT (retired) Joseph Robert Edwards, Jr., age 89, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully at 9:20 a.m. on Monday, July 16, 2018, with his wife Doris and daughter Lori by his side. He was a deeply loved husband, father, grand and great-grandfather, brother and friend. Joe is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph R. and Pearl Edwards; two brothers, Charles and Ernest; four sisters, Dorothy, Josephine, Mary and Audrey; his first wife, Peggy Anne Smallwood Edwards, mother of his four adult...