Obituary Listing

Jul 18, 2025

Edward "Eddie" Marion Vaughan, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, July 18, 2025, at Valley Hospice House, surrounded by his loving daughters.

Born on April 16, 1936, in Greenville, South Carolina, Eddie was the son of the late Ihrie Raynor Wiggins.

A lover of stories and the written word, Eddie built a long...

Jul 16, 2025

Jean S. Johnson, 92, passed away peacefully into the arms of her Lord on July 16, 2025.

Born on July 13, 1933, in Sampson County to the late Arthur and Lela Sewell. Jean lived a remarkable life filled with immense faith, love and joy that touched all who knew her.

Jean was a devoted and...

Jul 14, 2025

Mr. James (Jim) Robert Terry, 89, of Fayetteville, NC died Monday, July 14, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He spent 20 years in the United States Army, retiring at the rank of Master Sergeant. He then served as a District Manager for 20 more year with Boddie-Noell Enterprises.

Jim was preceded in death...

Jul 11, 2025

Robert Howard Sexton, 73 of Hope Mills, NC died Friday July 11, 2025.

He is survived by his wife JoAnne, sister Renna and husband David Vencill, nephew Matt and wife Tawny Vencill

A Private Family Service will be held at Cumberland Memorial Gardens.

In Lieu of flowers plant a memorial tree in his...

Jul 10, 2025

Mary S. Averitt, 92, of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on September 29, 1932, in Sampson County, Mary was lovingly raised by Mr. Willoughby and Ruth Hughes Willoughby. A proud military wife, she supported her family through every deployment and transition, always with grace and unwavering...

Jul 10, 2025

Ruby Leigh McLemore, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on Thursday, July 10, 2025.

Born on November 17, 1949, in Cumberland County, Ruby was the youngest child of the late John Henry McLemore and Ollie Moore McLemore. She brought joy and laughter to those around her with her sharp wit, unfiltered honesty, and one-of-a-kind personality....

Jul 10, 2025

Donald Ray Faircloth, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, July 10, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on May 19, 1943, in Sampson County, Don was the son of the late James Albra Faircloth and Nellie Catherine Sessoms Faircloth. A proud patriot, he served four years in the U.S. Army, working with the...

Jul 9, 2025

Mrs. Varonda Shuman, age 65 of Fayetteville, NC, was called home Wednesday morning, July 9, 2025, at her residence. She was born August 5, 1959, in Buffalo, New York, a daughter to the late Christine and Hayward Truesdale and sister to Mark, Michael, Myleta Truesdale, and Kimberly Howard.

Ronnie, Schatzi, Ma, and Mema, as she was affectionately...

Jul 8, 2025

Mark Allen Arrington, 68, of Stedman, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 8, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.

Born in Cumberland County on April 27, 1957, Mark was the son of the late Joy Merlene Brewington. After his mother's passing when he was a young boy, he was lovingly raised by his grandparents, Alvin and Mildred...

Jul 3, 2025

Walt Swing, 88, passed away peacefully on July 3, 2025, surrounded by his family.  He was raised in Conshohocken, PA and graduated from East Carolina University in 1959 where he was a member of Pi Omega Pi Honorary Business Fraternity.  He earned his Masters Degree from Boston University. Walt served for 20 years in the U.S. Army, retiring as...

Jun 30, 2025

Edna Bass Adair, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, June 30, 2025. Born on April 21, 1928, in Sampson County, she was the daughter of the late John and Nancy Bass.

Edna was a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister, aunt, and friend. She married the love of her life, the late Ben Adair, and...

Jun 28, 2025

Marcia DeAnne Adair-Davis, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 28, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Marcia was born April 9, 1974, in Fayetteville, to Russ and Carol Adair.  She was a graduate of Cape Fear High School where she played and helped coach softball.  After graduation, she continued to coach the softball team...

Jun 25, 2025

Shawn Michael Simmons, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, June 25, 2025, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Born on June 11, 1974, in Oklahoma City, OK., Shawn proudly served his country for 23 years in the U.S. Army and National Guard. He was a veteran of Operation Kuwait Freedom, where he worked as a mechanic among...

Jun 23, 2025

Irmgard Ruth (Zilius) Price, 84, of Fayetteville, North Carolina ascended from the limitations and bounds of her earthly body on June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family in her daughter's home in Hope Mills, North Carolina. A beloved Mama, Oma, Omi, Little Grandma, and Friend, Ruth's life was marked by love, empathy, loyalty, and kindness.

Born to...

Jun 23, 2025

Mary Alma Johnson Crumpler, 91 of Fayetteville, NC went to her heavenly home on Monday, June 23, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Mary Alma was born in Cumberland County on September 6, 1933 to the late Thelma Carter and James Marshall Johnson.  She is preceded in death by her husband Billy Crumpler, brothers A.B. Johnson, W. Graham...

Jun 22, 2025

Barbara (Davis) Bass was born June 30,1930 to Conrad and Rebecca Davis in Montgomery, AL. She and her younger sister Carolyn moved with their parents several times, eventually coming to Durham, NC where Barbara met the love of her life, Woodrow P. Bass. They dated for exactly one year before marrying on December 30, 1950 in Wilson, NC where...

Jun 21, 2025

Gregory Neil Malson was born January 7, 1961 to Jimmie Sue and Rex Malson. He graduated from Walton High School in Marietta, Georgia in 1979. After traveling for a time, he enlisted in the Army where he served as an Airborne Ranger for four years. He then relocated to the San Francisco Bay area where he earned his undergraduate...

Jun 19, 2025

Stephen Gilbert Smith, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 19, 2025, at his home, surrounded by the love of his family. Born in Lenoir County to the late Ernest Jackson Smith and Chase Honeycutt Smith, Stephen lived a life marked by devotion to his family, his faith, and the people he served. He was known for...

Jun 18, 2025

Jackie Darden, known to those who loved her best as Honey, Mom, Grandma, and Dodo, died on June 18, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, one month shy of her 79th birthday. Her body succumbed to cancer, but her spirit departed this world leaving a legacy of love, laughter, and the deep affection of those who walked alongside her—family and...

Jun 17, 2025

Elizabeth Holmes Veasey, 91, of Stedman, passed away peacefully at her home on Tuesday, June 17, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.

Born on July 7, 1933, in Harnett County, North Carolina, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late William and Mary Holmes. She spent many years residing in Delaware with her late husband, Jim Veasey, where...