All Obituaries

Regina Smith Fayetteville

We have lost another member of America’s “Greatest Generation”. Regina M. Smith has gone to be with the Lord at age 99. She loved God, country, family and friends. In fact, those who knew her would say her gift to us all, was love. Born in Loving, GA, Regina left home for Atlanta at age 18 to go to Beauty school. She met and married her US Army husband of 60 years in 1944. As he left for war, she joined the war effort herself by working at the...

We have lost another member of America’s “Greatest Generation”. Regina M. Smith has gone to be with the Lord at age 99. She loved God, country, family and...

Murray Acevedo Fayetteville

Murray S. Acevedo, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Murray was born April 7, 1953 in Bronx, NY to the late Sarah and Antonio Acevedo. He was an Air Force Veteran. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, December 7, 2022 at 10 AM at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with military honors. He is survived by his sister, Suzette Salick and nephews, Mario and Michael Velez. Online condolences may be sent to...

Murray S. Acevedo, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Murray was born April 7, 1953 in Bronx, NY to the late Sarah and Antonio Acevedo....

Elizabeth Davis Fayetteville

Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, 89 of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Carolina Inn Assisted Living, Fayetteville NC. She was born on April 17, 1933, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Joseph O. Davis and Wife Elma Davis. Preceding her in death was her loving husband of 60 years, Harvie Davis and also a sister, Evelyn Davis and a brother, J.B Davis. Mrs. Davis retired from American Tobacco Company in Durham, NC with 38 years of excellent service....

Mrs. Elizabeth Davis, 89 of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with her Lord, Wednesday, November 23, 2022, at Carolina Inn Assisted Living, Fayetteville NC. She was born on April 17, 1933, in...

Peggy Powell Fayetteville

Mrs. Peggy Jane Whitaker Powell, 83, of Fayetteville, formerly of Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A private family service will be held at a later date. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com

Mrs. Peggy Jane Whitaker Powell, 83, of Fayetteville, formerly of Kentucky, passed away on Monday, November 21, 2022, at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center. A private family service...

Susan Swain Myrtle Beach, SC

Susan Ann Davis Swain, 69, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Regency Hospital of Florence in Florence, SC. Susan was born August 26, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Betty and Donald Davis. Funeral Services will be held on Friday, November 25, 2022 at 12 Noon at St. Michael Archangel Catholic Church, 806 Arsenal Avenue Fayetteville, NC 28305. The family will receive friends at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home at 2PM on Friday. She is survived by her beloved...

Susan Ann Davis Swain, 69, of Myrtle Beach, SC passed away on Sunday, November 20, 2022 at Regency Hospital of Florence in Florence, SC. Susan was born August 26, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC to the...

Noel Rosado Fayetteville

Noel “Tony” Antonio Rosado, 66, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Tony was born August 21, 1956, in Isabela, Puerto Rico to the late Miguel and Leticia Rosado. Tony is survived by his wife Georgia, his beautiful twins, daughter Sophia and son Nicholas; and sons Joseph and Sean; his mother and father-in-law, Sarah and Marty Winkler; his nieces Barbara Mercado and Monica Rodriguez; his aunt Elena Rosado and many other...

Noel “Tony” Antonio Rosado, 66, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Saturday, November 19, 2022, surrounded by his family. Tony was born August 21, 1956, in Isabela, Puerto Rico to...

David Joyce Fayetteville

David Noel Joyce, 56, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro. David was born in Forsyth County on November 16, 1966, to the late Lester B. Joyce and Elba Fulk Joyce. He was a retired TSGT with the U.S. Air Force after 24 years of service, where he served 4 tours in Afghanistan and 3 tours in Iraq. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, November 29, 2022 at 1 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial with Military Honors will follow...

David Noel Joyce, 56, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, November 18, 2022, at the UNC Hospice House in Pittsboro. David was born in Forsyth County on November 16, 1966, to the late Lester B....

Virginia Coker Fayetteville

Virginia Riley Coker, age 87, died peacefully in her home on November 18th, 2022. Born November 4th, 1935, Virginia created a loving home with her husband Bill for their two kids, Kel and Billy. She loved and cherished her two grandchildren, Brooke and Liam. Virginia was a fierce and loyal friend, always ready to listen and give advice to those who sought it, and many did. Though she lost her husband Bill far too early, she found a new lease on life, traveling by plane for the first time in...

Virginia Riley Coker, age 87, died peacefully in her home on November 18th, 2022. Born November 4th, 1935, Virginia created a loving home with her husband Bill for their two kids, Kel and Billy....

Stormy Griffin Linden

Stormy Price Griffin, 60, of Linden, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born October 4, 1962, in Harnett County to Sherwood and Irmgard Price. She had a successful career as an underwriter for Union Home Mortgage Co. Stormy loved her family, friends, and all living creatures; rescuing many, and making sure no animal went hungry. She loved being surrounded by the beauty of her yard and enjoyed exploring the woods with her husband. She...

Stormy Price Griffin, 60, of Linden, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 17, 2022. She was born October 4, 1962, in Harnett County to Sherwood and Irmgard Price. She had a...

Julia Bolton St. Pauls

Mrs. Julia Bolton, 81, of Gray’s Creek, NC, transitioned to her heavenly home Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family. Julia was born October 28, 1941, in Robeson County, NC to the late Odious Nance and Mildred Virginia Edwards Nance. She graduated from Gray’s Creek High School in 1960. She retired from Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company after 28 years of service. She then worked for Eastern Turf, Horne’s Furniture and the Cumberland...

Mrs. Julia Bolton, 81, of Gray’s Creek, NC, transitioned to her heavenly home Wednesday, November 16, 2022, in her residence surrounded by her family. Julia was born October 28, 1941, in...

Phyllis Herring Fayetteville

Phyllis McLamb Herring, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Bethesda Health Care Facility in Eastover with her beloved family by her side. Phyllis was born September 21, 1939 in Sampson County, NC to the late Lillian and Otis McLamb. She was preceded in death by her husband, Willis Herring. Phyllis was the Co-Owner of Herring Electronics. She was a faithful member of Temple Baptist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Thursday, November 17, 2022 at 11:00 AM...

Phyllis McLamb Herring, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, November 14, 2022 at Bethesda Health Care Facility in Eastover with her beloved family by her side. Phyllis was born September...

Curtis Minge Fayetteville

Curtis Allen Minge, 71, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Curtis was born January 17, 1951, in Middletown, OH, to the late Richard E. Minge and Mary F. Cushen. He was retired from the US Army. Curtis is survived by his mother, Mary F. Cushen; six children, Christopher Minge, Melissa Minge, Dustin Williams and wife Christie, Heather Loch, Richelle Acevedo and husband Stanley, and Michelle Minge; seven grandchildren; and seven...

Curtis Allen Minge, 71, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Curtis was born January 17, 1951, in Middletown, OH, to the late Richard E....

Willie Dorman, III Fayetteville

Willie Purdie “W.P.” Dorman, III, 50, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his residence. Willie was born August 28, 1972, in Fayetteville, NC, to Willie P. Dorman Jr. and the late Judith Ammons Dorman. He was a graphic artist for the local newspaper, as well as a caregiver. Willie is survived by his father, Willie P. Dorman, Jr.; two sisters, Dr. Lisa Dorman Troutman and her husband LTC (R) David and Jennifer Dorman Michaelson and her husband Marc;...

Willie Purdie “W.P.” Dorman, III, 50, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, November 10, 2022, at his residence. Willie was born August 28, 1972, in Fayetteville, NC, to Willie P....

Hollis Tingler, Jr. Fayetteville

Hollis Glen Tingler, Jr. 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence with his wife of 39 years by his side. Glen was born on December 26, 1951, in Wytheville, Virginia to the late Hollis Glen Tingler, Sr, and Jean Quesenberry Tingler. He was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served in Korea. He graduated from Methodist College with an Engineering Degree and retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg where he worked as an engineer. He was a member of the...

Hollis Glen Tingler, Jr. 70, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence with his wife of 39 years by his side. Glen was born on December 26, 1951, in Wytheville,...

Ronald Bansley Fayetteville

Ronald “Scott” Harry Bansley, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on November 8, 2022, at UNC Memorial Hospital. Scott was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard Harold Bansley and Evelyn Mathilda Gloe Bansley. He served with the U.S. Army and retired after 28 years. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Amanda Ryan. He is survived by his loving wife of 18 years, Barbara Nelson Bansley and his precious granddaughter, Ava Gossens. The family will receive...

Ronald “Scott” Harry Bansley, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on November 8, 2022, at UNC Memorial Hospital. Scott was born in Chicago, Illinois to the late Richard Harold...

Mary Ruth Brown Hahira, Georgia

Mary Ruth Brown, 82, of Hahira, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter. She was born on March 5, 1940, in Chadbourn, North Carolina to the late Rosier Lennon Powell and Alma Gertrude Merritt Powell. Mrs. Brown was a bookkeeper with J. M. Mathis Company in Fayetteville, NC before she became a full-time homemaker. She loved spending time with her family and reminiscing of the old basketball days. She is a member of Morningside Baptist...

Mary Ruth Brown, 82, of Hahira, GA, passed away on Tuesday, November 8, 2022, at the home of her daughter. She was born on March 5, 1940, in Chadbourn, North Carolina to the late Rosier...

Ethel Davidson Fayetteville

On November 6, 2022, Ethel Cleary Davidson of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church for 70 years and served the Lord in many capacities. She was predeceased by her father, James O’Dell Cleary, her mother, Edith Warren Cleary, a brother, David Philip Cleary, her husband, Roland Dewitt Davidson, and a daughter, Connie Sue Davidson. She is survived by a brother, James Earl Cleary, her daughters, Sara Davidson Whitaker and...

On November 6, 2022, Ethel Cleary Davidson of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with the Lord. She was a member of Mount Gilead Baptist Church for 70 years and served the Lord in many...

Helen Miller Fayetteville

Helen Renee Miller, 53, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Helen was born on December 18, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. A gathering of friends will be held on Monday, November 7, 2022, at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home from 2-4 p.m. Helen was a loving, generous, and kind wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandma, and friend to all who knew her. She had a quick wit that often-made others laugh. She had a love for elephants, butterflies, poodles,...

Helen Renee Miller, 53, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022. Helen was born on December 18, 1968, in Los Angeles, California. A gathering of friends will be held on...

John Little, Jr. Fayetteville

John Baxter Little, Jr., 88 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his beloved family by his side. John was born October 16, 1934 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Rena and John Baxter Little, Sr. He was preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Little. John was an Air Force veteran and a faithful member of Marvin United Methodist Church. Funeral Services will be held on Saturday, November 5, 2022 at 3:00 PM at Marvin United...

John Baxter Little, Jr., 88 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, November 2, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his beloved family by his side. John was born October 16, 1934 in...

David Rhodes Fayetteville

David Neville Rhodes, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. David was born November 21, 1940 in Waterlick, VA to the late Evelyn and Robert Rhodes. He was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara Jean Rhodes and a son, David Rhodes. David was a Retired Technical Sergeant with the U.S. Air Force after 20 years of service. He was a loving and devoted husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and friend. He loved fishing, playing cards especially poker, and doing...

David Neville Rhodes, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 30, 2022. David was born November 21, 1940 in Waterlick, VA to the late Evelyn and Robert Rhodes. He was preceded in death...

James Williams Fayetteville

James Arthur “Art” Williams, 59, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home with his beloved family by his side. James was born June 4, 1963 in Harnett County. He was preceded in death by his father, James Ernest Williams. A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm on Thursday, November 10, 2022 at Camp Ground United Methodist Church. He is survived by his wife, Amanda Williams; mother, Linda Williams; son, Kerry Williams; daughter, Ashlyn...

James Arthur “Art” Williams, 59, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, October 29, 2022 at his home with his beloved family by his side. James was born June 4, 1963 in Harnett...

Lexie Jackson Fayetteville

Lexie Koonce Jackson, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1935, in Cumberland County to Viola J. and James C. Koonce, the youngest of five. She was a member of Stoney Point Baptist Church. After retiring from Burlington Industries, Lexie was a baker at the Bordeaux Winn-Dixie. Her hobbies included gardening and quilting. Her life, best described as being a loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, aunt, friend, and...

Lexie Koonce Jackson, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 26, 2022. She was born on November 9, 1935, in Cumberland County to Viola J. and James C. Koonce, the youngest of...

Wallace Thrash Fayetteville

Wallace M. Thrash, 88, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Family surrounded him at his passing. Wallace was born on November 26, 1933, in Wetumpka, Alabama. He was proceeded in death by his father, Macon Thrash, mother, Julia Thrash, brother, Stancil Thrash, brother, James (Buddy) Thrash, brother Bennie Thrash, brother, Charles Thrash, and brother Julian Thrash. Wallace was a proud Air Force Veteran that served his country. He was an avid...

Wallace M. Thrash, 88, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 25, 2022. Family surrounded him at his passing. Wallace was born on November 26, 1933, in Wetumpka, Alabama....

Swayn Hamlet Fayetteville

Swayn Gray Hamlet 89 of Fayetteville, NC died on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC with his beloved family by his side. Swayn was born in Halifax County, NC on May 9th, 1933 to the late Carrie and Stephen Benjamin Hamlet, Sr. He grew up in Reidsville, NC where he enjoyed the Boy Scouts achieving his Eagle Scout. He also enjoyed singing and music playing the saxophone and piano. After graduating from Reidsville High School,...

Swayn Gray Hamlet 89 of Fayetteville, NC died on Tuesday, October 25th, 2022 at Novant New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC with his beloved family by his side. Swayn was born in...

Marilyn Scott Dunn

Marilyn Lee Scott, 74, of Dunn, formerly of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. After her life, Marilyn was happy to be with her Aunt Willa Mae to rejoice and see her once again in heaven. Marilyn was born February 23, 1948, in Nyack, New York to the late Lucille and Obadiah Boone. Funeral Services will be held on Wednesday, October 26, 2022, at 2:00 PM at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. The family will receive friends at the funeral home from...

Marilyn Lee Scott, 74, of Dunn, formerly of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 20, 2022 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn. After her life, Marilyn was happy to be with her Aunt Willa...

Grace Devane Fayteteville

Grace Jackson Devane, 90. of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Grace was born on August 13, 1932, in Sampson County to the late Fred Jackson and Callie Hair Jackson. She was a long-time member of Peace Presbyterian Church. She retired after 38 years of service from Carolina Telephone. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great grandma grace, and friend to all who knew her, as well as a loving grandmother to many other children. Funeral services will be...

Grace Jackson Devane, 90. of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, October 18, 2022. Grace was born on August 13, 1932, in Sampson County to the late Fred Jackson and Callie Hair Jackson. She was...

Jesse Simmons Ladson, SC

MSG Jesse Milton Simmons, 89, of Ladson, SC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died October 2, 2022, at his residence. Jesse was born February 25, 1933, in North Carolina, to the late Edgar Oscar and Lizzy Bass Simmons. He was retired from the US Army Special Forces. Jesse was preceded in death by his wife, Grace A. Simmons and two brothers, SM Sgt James E. Simmons and MSG Lonnie W. Simmons. Jesse is survived by his stepdaughter, Debra Smith and...

MSG Jesse Milton Simmons, 89, of Ladson, SC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died October 2, 2022, at his residence. Jesse was born February 25, 1933, in North Carolina, to the late...

William Freeman Fayetteville

William Roland Freeman, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Roland was born on June 21, 1936, in Macomb, Mississippi to the late Aaron Audise Freeman and Vermell Gill Freeman. He retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service where he was a Construction Engineer. He was a master carpenter. He was a loving husband, father, brother, grandfather and friend to all who knew him. He was a wonderful storyteller of life and his military experiences. He loved riding...

William Roland Freeman, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022. Roland was born on June 21, 1936, in Macomb, Mississippi to the late Aaron Audise Freeman and Vermell Gill...

Marija Beckwith Fayetteville

Mrs. Marija Drobez Beckwith, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her residence. Marija was born June 17, 1941, in Slovenia. She was a cosmetic representative for Estee Lauder and enjoyed gardening. Marija was preceded in death by her daughter, Tina Merson. Marija is survived by her husband, Joseph D. Phillippe; a sister, Cecilia; two brothers, Martin and Rudy Drobez; a granddaughter, Stephanie Merson; and one great-grandson, Hunter...

Mrs. Marija Drobez Beckwith, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, October 15, 2022, at her residence. Marija was born June 17, 1941, in Slovenia. She was a cosmetic representative for...

Olga "Bo" Thorp Fayetteville

Mrs. Olga Lucia Bernardin "Bo" Thorp, 89 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at 2 p.m. at St. Johns Episcopal Church. A reception will follow at the Cape Fear Regional Theatre. Below is an article from the Fayetteville Observer, written by Paul Woolverton: Olga “Bo” Thorp, one of the founders of Fayetteville’s Cape Fear Regional...

Mrs. Olga Lucia Bernardin "Bo" Thorp, 89 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, October 14, 2022. A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022 at...

James Eury Fayetteville

James “Jim” Paul Eury, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at The Greens in Pinehurst. Jim was born on November 30, 1940, in Concord, N.C. to the late Paul Homer Eury and Dora Bell Eury. He retired from the U.S. Army after 30 years of service and from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg after 25 years. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, October 19, 2022, at 11 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow at Sandhills State Veterans...

James “Jim” Paul Eury, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at The Greens in Pinehurst. Jim was born on November 30, 1940, in Concord, N.C. to the late Paul...

Rveda Faulkner Fayetteville

Rveda Marchant Faulkner, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on October 25, 1931, in Jackson County, Florida to the late James Joseph Marchant and Gladys Justice Marchant. The family moved to Stedman when she was in her youth. She was a 1950 graduate of Stedman High School. In 1953 she graduated from Highsmith Rainey Nursing School as a registered nurse. While a student nurse...

Rveda Marchant Faulkner, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her family by her side. She was born on October 25, 1931, in...

Robert Weber Fayetteville

Robert William Weber, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1933, in Brooklyn New York to the late Fredrick Weber and Lillian Moon Weber. Bob was a member of Stedman Church of God of Prophecy, where he always participated in the crafts at VBS, driving the van for activities and serving in many other capacities. He served in the U.S. Army during the Korean war. He retired from PWC after 33 years of service. He had a gift for...

Robert William Weber, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, October 10, 2022. He was born on November 28, 1933, in Brooklyn New York to the late Fredrick Weber and Lillian Moon...

Belva Upchurch Fayetteville

Mrs. Belva Jean Upchurch, 87, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Belva was born October 26, 1934, in Nash County, to the late James Henry and Annie Bryant Green. She was preceded in death by her husband, Orion Agnew “Sam” Upchurch. Belva is survived by two sons, Richard and Brian Upchurch; four grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren. A private memorial service will be conducted at the Sandhills State...

Mrs. Belva Jean Upchurch, 87, died Monday, October 10, 2022, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC. Belva was born October 26, 1934, in Nash County, to the late James Henry and...

Rebecca Cooper Reidsville

Rebecca “Becky” Taylor Cooper, 79, of Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Sunday October 9, 2022, at the Gibson House Hospice of Rockingham County. A graveside memorial service will be held on Friday, October 21, 2022 at 2 p.m. at St. Andrews United Methodist Church Cemetery. A native of Fayetteville N.C., she was a daughter of the late Wilbur E. and Betty Nichols Taylor and had lived in Reidsville for the past 22 years moving here from Ft. Lauderdale, FL. She was a...

Rebecca “Becky” Taylor Cooper, 79, of Reidsville, NC went to be with the Lord Sunday October 9, 2022, at the Gibson House Hospice of Rockingham County. A graveside memorial service...

Bobbie Starling Fayetteville

Bobbie Jean Starling, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Bobbie Jean was born on August 25, 1943, in Robeson County to the late Ambrose Atkinson and Grace Lovette Atkinson. She was a member of Cedar Creek Baptist Church, where she sang in the choir, and served in many other areas. She also loved to sing for other special occasions. She was a farmer’s wife and she and her husband were inseparable, where you saw one you saw the other. They worked side by side...

Bobbie Jean Starling, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 9, 2022. Bobbie Jean was born on August 25, 1943, in Robeson County to the late Ambrose Atkinson and Grace Lovette...

Tiffany McNair Fayetteville

Tiffany Ann McNair, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Tiffany was born on February 24, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, and was a 100% disabled veteran having served in the US Army and became a patent examiner with Civil Service Tiffany was a loving mother and grandmother and was giving to all she encountered. She loved laughing, cooking, flowers, gardening and looking after everyone with her “Mother Teresa” talks. She loved her...

Tiffany Ann McNair, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home on Saturday, October 8, 2022. Tiffany was born on February 24, 1962, in Lubbock, TX, and was a 100% disabled veteran...

Rosemary Cook Monroe

Rosemary Stuart Cook, 102, of Monroe, formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home in Monroe. Rosemary was born August 24, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was preceded in death by her husbands, Lawrence Stuart and Leroy Cook; son, David L. Stuart; and granddaughter, Jennifer Graham. Rosemary was retired from Sales & Credit at Sears Department Stores. She was a member of Indian Trail First Baptist Church. A Celebration of Life Service will be held...

Rosemary Stuart Cook, 102, of Monroe, formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, October 7, 2022 at her home in Monroe. Rosemary was born August 24, 1920, in Indianapolis, Indiana. She was...

Alva "Al" Rozier Fayetteville

Alva C. “Al” Rozier, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. Al was born on August 28, 1932, in Robeson County to the late Braxton Worth Rozier and Lonnie Mae Herring Rozier. He owned Al’s Truck Service and was a retired member, officer, and served on the Board of Directors at Vander Fire Department. Al was a longtime member of Pleasant Grove Baptist church where he served as deacon and after retirement he volunteered as caretaker for the church...

Alva C. “Al” Rozier, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, October 7, 2022. Al was born on August 28, 1932, in Robeson County to the late Braxton Worth Rozier and Lonnie Mae...

Miriam Boswell Fayetteville

Miriam Ann Sealey Boswell, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. Miriam was born on January 19, 1934, in Cumberland County to the late William J. Sealey and Virginia Hubbard Sealey. Miriam retired from Ft. Bragg Civil Service after 32 years in various positions ending as a counselor with Army Emergency Relief. She was a devout Christian woman and a member of Cedar Falls for over 70 years serving in every possible...

Miriam Ann Sealey Boswell, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on Thursday, October 6, 2022, surrounded by her family. Miriam was born on January 19, 1934, in Cumberland County to the...

Margaret Hutchinson Fayetteville

Margaret J. “Peggy” Hutchinson, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Autumn Care of Raeford. Peggy was born April 8, 1943 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Margaret Beasley and Bryan Hutchinson. She was a faithful member of Lafayette Baptist Church. Peggy retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg in Dental Services. Graveside Services will be held on Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at 1:00 pm at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with Dr. Kevin Moore,...

Margaret J. “Peggy” Hutchinson, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, October 5, 2022 at Autumn Care of Raeford. Peggy was born April 8, 1943 in Cumberland County, NC to the...

Lois Autry Hope Mills

Mrs. Lois Faye Phillips Autry, 86, of Hope Mills, NC, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Autry was born September 30, 1936, in Robeson County, to the late John Roscoe Phillips and Anabel Davis Phillips. She was a member of Fayetteville Community Church. Mrs. Autry was preceded in death by her husband, Charles James “CJ” Autry; and two brothers, James and Edward Phillips. Mrs. Autry is survived by three daughters, Sharon Brunson and...

Mrs. Lois Faye Phillips Autry, 86, of Hope Mills, NC, died Tuesday, October 4, 2022, at her residence. Mrs. Autry was born September 30, 1936, in Robeson County, to the late John Roscoe...

William Ruiz Fayetteville

William Ruiz, 69, of Fayetteville passed away at his residence on Monday, October 3, 2022. William was born on October 17, 1952, in Aguada, Puerto Rico to the late Wenseslao and Isabelle Ruiz. He retired as a SFC after 22 years of service with the U.S. Army. He retired after 25 with the U.S. Postal Service where he spent most of his time as a mail carrier with the Cliffdale Post Office. He was a loving father, grandfather, brother, and friend to all who knew him. He was very family...

William Ruiz, 69, of Fayetteville passed away at his residence on Monday, October 3, 2022. William was born on October 17, 1952, in Aguada, Puerto Rico to the late Wenseslao and Isabelle Ruiz. He...

Allan Becker Fayetteville

Mr. Allan Wayne Becker, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Morning Star Assisted Living in Eastover. Allan was born October 23, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin, to the late Alfonse Allan and Ida Becker. He was retired from the US Army and from Dupont. Allan is survived by two sons, Terrance Becker and Kenneth Becker; a brother, Reginald Becker; four grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren. There will be a gathering of family and...

Mr. Allan Wayne Becker, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, September 30, 2022, at the Morning Star Assisted Living in Eastover. Allan was born October 23, 1936, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin,...

Carlton Marshall, Sr Raeford

Carlton W. Marshall, Sr., a local police dispatcher, retired veteran, and Raeford, NC resident, transitioned unexpectedly on September 26, 2022 at the age of 71 while on sabbatical in York, PA. Carlton is survived by his wife, Maria Magdalena Marshall; his living children, NaShawna Marshall, Cherre Marshall, Jeanette Sanders, Vanessa McCormick, and Carlton W. Marshall Jr. He was preceded in death by his loving young daughter Carla Maria Marshall. Carlton W. Marshall Sr. was born in...

Carlton W. Marshall, Sr., a local police dispatcher, retired veteran, and Raeford, NC resident, transitioned unexpectedly on September 26, 2022 at the age of 71 while on sabbatical in York,...

Ernest Lamson, Jr. Fayetteville

Ernest Milford Lamson, Jr. 91 of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Mr. Lamson was born on December 3, 1930, in Syracuse, N.Y to the late Ernest Milford Lamson, Sr. and Helen Klase Lamson. He was a mason and a Shriner. He retired from the U.S. Army as MSG where he served in Vietnam, was stationed in Korea and the Dominican Republic. He also retired from NCNB (Bank of America) after 21 years of service as a Bonded Courier. He then enjoyed working at Carr Toyota for the...

Ernest Milford Lamson, Jr. 91 of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 26, 2022. Mr. Lamson was born on December 3, 1930, in Syracuse, N.Y to the late Ernest Milford Lamson, Sr. and...

Edward Bates Fayetteville

Edward William Bates 94 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 26, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Bates was born on August 5, 1928, in Girard, Georgia to the late Edgar Warren Bates and Alice Wood Bates. He retired from the U.S. Army Special Forces after 21 years of service. A private family service will be held at a later date. Mr. Bates was preceded in death by his wife of 68 years, Virginia Hetzel Bates, and his sister, Ruth Crosby. He is survived by his son, Bill Bates, and his wife...

Edward William Bates 94 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 26, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Bates was born on August 5, 1928, in Girard, Georgia to the late Edgar Warren Bates and Alice...

James "Bo" Strickland Fayetteville

Mr. James “Bo” Nathan Strickland, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family and the loving thoughts and prayers of so many dear friends. James was born on December 23, 1936, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late James A. Strickland and Marie Howard Strickland. He was a graduate of Massey Hill High School and a member of Massey Hill Baptist Church. He was preceded in death by his...

Mr. James “Bo” Nathan Strickland, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, September 25, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was surrounded by his family and the loving thoughts...

Samuel Howie Fayetteville

Samuel F. Howie, 63, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Sam (Sammy) was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie S. Howie. He is survived by his father, Robert F. Howie, Sr.; brothers, Robert F. Howie, Jr. and Nathan K. Howie and wife Mary Lynn; a niece, Lily Howie; and a nephew, Benjamin Howie. The family will receive friends from 5 PM until 7 PM on Tuesday, September 27, 2022 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A graveside service will be held at LaFayette...

Samuel F. Howie, 63, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, September 21, 2022. Sam (Sammy) was preceded in death by his mother, Minnie S. Howie. He is survived by his father, Robert F....

Michael Matteson Fayetteville

Michael John Matteson of Fayetteville, passed away at the Fayetteville V.A. Medical Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 79. Michael was born into a military family in Roswell, New Mexico on November 27, 1942, to the late Richard Lewis Matteson and Ruth Elizabeth Bedessem Matteson. He was a 1965 graduate of the United States Military Academy at West Point. His brother Richard James Matteson who preceded him in death was also a 1963 graduate of West...

Michael John Matteson of Fayetteville, passed away at the Fayetteville V.A. Medical Center on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at the age of 79. Michael was born into a military family...

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