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William "Bill" Burns Foster, Jr.

William "Bill" Burns Foster, Jr.

Jul 16, 2019

William Burns "Bill" Foster, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville died Tuesday, July 16, 2019 at his residence.

Bill was born February 18, 1956 in Ft. Bliss, Texas to the late William Burns Foster and Ruby Aradella "Della" Long.

He is survived by several cousins.

A private service will be held at a later date....

Edward Lee Wallace

Edward Lee Wallace

Jul 16, 2019

Edward Lee Wallace (Papa Wallace), 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 16 at his home.

Edward was a tool and die maker for Black and Decker and Purolator and was a member of Praise Fellowship Church of God.

He is survived by his loving wife of 52 years, Annice; daughter, Joy Wallace of...

Brent R. Michaels

Brent R. Michaels

Jul 15, 2019

Brent R. Michaels departed this world for his Heavenly home on July 15 and entered through Heaven's gates to rejoice alongside his beloved son, Jason, as well friends and loved ones, and glorify His Lord and Savior. Left to cherish his memory are his beloved wife of 45 years, Connie, daughter Lori Robinson and husband Jason of Rocky Mount,...

James "Jimmy" Keith Pugh, Jr

James "Jimmy" Keith Pugh, Jr

Jul 15, 2019

James Keith Pugh Jr., (Jimmy) 50, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 15 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Jimmy worked as an automotive body repair specialist, had an entrepreneurial spirit, always had a joke, loved to laugh, and had a gentle heart. Jimmy leaves behind his loving wife of 13 years, Cathy; his parents James Sr. and...

Mary Cecile (Gerald)  Richardson

Mary Cecile (Gerald) Richardson

Jul 14, 2019

Mary Cecile Richardson, 89, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday July 14 at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

She was born July 14, 1930 in Marion, South Carolina to the late Flossie and Louis Gerald. Mary was preceded in death by her husband Hollis Damon Richardson Sr., and her daughter, Cheryl Richardson Futris.

Mary loved traveling, listening...

Diane Marie (Longmuir)  Cripps

Diane Marie (Longmuir) Cripps

Jul 13, 2019

Diane Marie Cripps, 79, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2019 at The Crossings at Wayside in Raeford, NC.

Diane was born May 2, 1940 in Mercer County, New Jersey to the late June Scarborough and John Longmuir. She was a member of Campground United Methodist Church. Diane  was a retired Medical Records Transcriber.

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Ellen Inez (Hobgood)  Reams

Ellen Inez (Hobgood) Reams

Jul 13, 2019

Ellen Inez Hobgood Reams, 92, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday July 13 at the Crossings at Wayside in Raeford.

She was born October 4, 1926 in Henderson, NC to the late Willie and William Hobgood. Ellen was preceded in death by her husband, Russell Thomas Reams.

Ellen was a faithful member of Haymount United Methodist...

Lilo Ruth Gibson

Lilo Ruth Gibson

Jul 12, 2019

Lieselotte "Lilo" Ruth Horn Gibson, 93, of Fayetteville, passed over to her Heavenly Home on Friday, July 12, 2019.

Lilo was a wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and great-grandmother who emigrated to the United States from Berlin, Germany. A woman of great Faith who believed in the power of prayer, Lilo cherished her family, her "Sunday School Ladies"...

Dr. Sijibomi Olusanya

Dr. Sijibomi Olusanya

Jul 9, 2019

Dr. Sijibomi Olusanya, 60 of Nigeria passed away July 9, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Dr. Olusanya was born July 29, 1958 in Nigeria to the late Daniel Olusanya and Victoria Odunsi.

Funeral Services will be held at Deeper Life Bible Church in Lagos, Nigeria at 10:00 am on Thursday, August 22, 2019. Burial will...

Willie J. Bryant

Willie J. Bryant

Jul 7, 2019

Willie Junior Bryant, 77, of North Myrtle Beach passed away Sunday July 7, 2019 at North Strand Hospital.

He was born May 1, 1942 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Ethel Lewis Bryant and Willie Irving Bryant. Willie was preceded in death by four siblings Robert Bryant, Gladys Jones, Edward Bryant, and Ruby Johnson.

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Sue (Hall)  Harris

Sue (Hall) Harris

Jul 6, 2019

Mrs. Sue Hall Harris, 97 of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, July 6, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Harris was born April 1, 1922 in Cumberland County to the late Thomas Jefferson Hall and Mae Clark Hall. She was a graduate of Stedman High School and also graduated from the School of Nursing Medical College of Virginia in...

Kristianna Borgstrom

Kristianna Borgstrom

Jul 5, 2019

Kristianna Borgstrom,40, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC with her beloved family by her side.

Kristianna was born September 2, 1978 in Berlin, Germany to the late Michael Boyd Borgstrom and Sandra Moulton Borgstrom. She was employed as a customer service representative with Sam's Club in Fayetteville,...

Mary Magdaline (Hardy)  Holden

Mary Magdaline (Hardy) Holden

Jul 5, 2019

Mary Magdaline Holden, 95 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, July 5, 2019 at her residence.

Mrs. Holden retired from M J Soffe in 2012 at the age of 89.  She was a loving mother, grandmother, GiGi and friend to many.  She loved to cook and serve others.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday,...

Shirley (Reeves)  Coleman

Shirley (Reeves) Coleman

Jul 4, 2019

Shirley Reeves Coleman, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, July 4, 2019 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Shirley was born November 19, 1938  in Cumberland County, NC to the late Bertha Holmes and Pearlie Reeves. She is preceded in death by her two sisters, Hilda Sibbett and Linda Berckman.

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Danielle Lawson

Danielle Lawson

Jul 2, 2019

Danielle Lawson, 30, of Spring Lake passed away Tuesday, July 2, 2019 at her residence.

She was a loving mother and friend to so many. Anyone that was graced by her presence knew she had a heart of giving. She will be remembered for her stern personality and warm smile. She had eyes that would light up...

Frances (Graham)  Thorne

Frances (Graham) Thorne

Jun 30, 2019

Frances Graham Thorne passed away Sunday, June 30, 2019, at the age of 89. She was born November 3, 1929, to W.A. Graham and Virginia Humphrey Graham of Cedar Creek, NC. She graduated from Stedman High School and attended Peace College in Raleigh. Frances' life centered around God, family and friends. She was a loving wife and proud mother...

Sfc (Ret) Frank Anthony Delorenzo

Sfc (Ret) Frank Anthony Delorenzo

Jun 29, 2019

SFC (Ret.) Frank Anthony Delorenzo, 86, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday June 29, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 11AM-1:30 PM on Friday July 5, 2019 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. A graveside service will follow the visitation at 2PM at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with full military honors.

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Donald Ray Brown

Donald Ray Brown

Jun 28, 2019

Donald Ray Brown, 65, of Spring Hope, formerly of Fayetteville, died Friday, June 28, 2019.

Mr. Brown was Retired from the Army as a SFC with the Special Forces. He continued serving the U. S. Military as a contractor training future United States Army Special Forces soldiers. He was an avid Historian and Civil War Reenactor.

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Sara Alice (Hamblin)  Vance

Sara Alice (Hamblin) Vance

Jun 27, 2019

Sara H. Vance passed away on June 27, 2019 at her home in Fayetteville ,NC.

The family will receive friends on Tuesday, July 2, 2019  at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home from 10:00 – 11:00 am.  A funeral service will follow at 11:00 am in the funeral home chapel with Preacher Wayne Seaton of West Fayetteville Church of Christ, ...

Derek Alton Barnhill

Derek Alton Barnhill

Jun 26, 2019

Derek Alton Barnhill, 40, of Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, June 26th 2019.

Derek was born October 7, 1978 in Cumberland County, NC to Marilyn and Arel Alton Barnhill.

A graveside service will be held at Oak Ridge Cemetery in St. Pauls at 3 P.M. on Sunday, June 30, 2019. The family will receive...

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