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Edwin  Maurice Braswell

Edwin Maurice Braswell

Jan 30, 2017

The Honorable Edwin Maurice Braswell Sr., 94, died peacefully Monday, January 30, 2017 at Carolina Highlands.

Judge Braswell was preceded in death by his wife, Ruth Cox Braswell.

He served honorably in the Army Air Corps during World War II as a Tail Gunner on a B-17 bomber having 41 combat missions over Europe, was...

Hervey  Gray Davis

Hervey Gray Davis

Jan 27, 2017

FAYETTEVILLE - Hervey Gray Davis, 90, passed away peacefully January 27, 2017 in Raleigh, North Carolina. Hervey was born on November 1, 1926 to Frank & Belle Davis. He was the fourth of seven children and was predeceased by his brothers, Charles, Leon & Robert and his sister Doris. Hervey was married to Jessie Catherine Davis for 64 years,...

Carolyn  Cade Kuykendall

Carolyn Cade Kuykendall

Jan 27, 2017

Carolyn Cade Kuykendall, 71 of Fayetteville passed away Friday, January 27, 2017 in her home.

Carolyn was a lifetime member of MacPherson Presbyterian Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Estelle and Malloy Cade and a brother, Ervin Cade.

Funeral services will be Tuesday, January 31, 2017 at 2:00 p.m. in MacPherson Presbyterian...

Greta June Arrington Williams

Greta June Arrington Williams

Jan 27, 2017

Greta June Arrington Williams, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 27, 2017.Greta was born August 17, 1934 in Johnson County, Georgia to the late Silas James Arrington and Novie Ina Townsend.

She was preceded in death by her father, Silas James Arrington and mother Novie Ina Townsend, a sister, Gloria Francis Arrington. and her husband...

Etrue  Williams Bright

Etrue Williams Bright

Jan 27, 2017

Etrue Williams "Trudy" Bright, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday morning, January 27, 2017, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born July 26, 1934 in Fayetteville, to the late H.P and Mayme Williams, where she would grow up in Massey Hill with her 3 sisters and 2 brothers. After graduating from Massey Hill High School...

Gernell  Mclaurin Cannady

Gernell Mclaurin Cannady

Jan 26, 2017

Gernell McLaurin Cannady, 83 of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, January 26, 2017 .

Gernell was a faithful member of Sherwood Presbyterian Church and a self-employed seamstress. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Blackman Cannady.

Funeral services will be Sunday, January 29, 2017 at 3:00 p.m. in Jernigan-Warren Chapel. Burial will follow in...

Kenneth  Robert Kipe

Kenneth Robert Kipe

Jan 25, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Adalynn  Grace Mcgee

Adalynn Grace Mcgee

Jan 25, 2017

Adalynn Grace McGee, infant daughter of Crystal L. McGee passed away on Wednesday, January 25, 2017.

A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, February 1, 2017 at 6pm in Jernigan-Warren Chapel, the family will receive friends following the service.

Iris  Murchison Thornton

Iris Murchison Thornton

Jan 24, 2017

Iris Murchison Thornton died on January 24, 2017 at the age of ninety-one.

Iris was born on November 24, 1925 to the late Angus Bethune and Nida Pierce Murchison. She grew up in Harrells, North Carolina. She was a graduate of Kings Business College in Raleigh, where she met her husband James Malcolm Thornton. They moved to...

Robert Richardson

Robert Richardson

Jan 22, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Duvell  Jennings Hopper

Duvell Jennings Hopper

Jan 22, 2017

Duvell Jennings Hopper, 86 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, January 22, 2017.He was preceded in death by his parents, George Calvin Hopper and Eliza Harris Hopper and a sister, Christine H. Reeves.

Mr. Hopper was a prominent farmer in Cumberland County for all his life. He was able to serve as a mentor to many young men...

Thurman  Ferrell Jones

Thurman Ferrell Jones

Jan 19, 2017

Thurman Ferrell Jones, 83, passed away suddenly on Thursday, January 19, 2017 at the N.C. Veteran's Home in Fayetteville, N.C. Thurman was born on June 3, 1933 in Johnston County, N.C. to the late George M. Jones and Verdie Jordan Jones.

As a young man, Mr. Jones served in the U.S. Army during the Korean War. He...

Wyatt  Bullard Sessoms

Wyatt Bullard Sessoms

Jan 19, 2017

Ms. Wyatt Bullard Sessoms, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday evening, January 18, 2017 at Carolina Inn.

Funeral services will be held on Monday, January 23, 2017, at 1 pm in Jernigan Warren Chapel with Rev. Jerry Parsons presiding. The entombment will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park Mausoleum. The family will receive friends prior to the service...

Raymond  Earl Parrish

Raymond Earl Parrish

Jan 18, 2017

Raymond Earl "Sonny" Parrish, 83 of Fayetteville, Passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017.

The family will receive friends on Saturday, February 18, 2017 from 10am to 11am at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, a memorial service will follow at 11am in the funeral home chapel.

Raymond E. Parrish "Sonny" was born in Kemah, TX. After high...

Dennis  Lee Sullenger

Dennis Lee Sullenger

Jan 17, 2017

Mr. Dennis Lee Sullenger, 74, died Tuesday, January 17, 2017.

My dad was a good man. I loved him very much. I will miss him. I am proud to be his son.

In lieu of flowers, please send a donation to the Cancer Research Institute (cancerresearch.org) in memory of Dennis Sullenger.

A memorial...

Ruth Edna Bass Downing

Ruth Edna Bass Downing

Jan 16, 2017

Ruth Edna Bass Downing, 90 of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 16, 2017. Ruth was born January 17, 1926 in Northampton County, NC to the late Nannie Lee Long and Robert Drew Bass.

Ruth was a faithful member of First Baptist Church where she served as secretary to her Sunday School Class. She served on many committees...

Sotera  Manalac Castor

Sotera Manalac Castor

Jan 14, 2017

Mrs. Sotera Manalac Castor, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, January 14, 2017.

Funeral services will be held at 11am on Saturday, January 21, 2017 in St. Patrick Catholic Church. The family will receive friends from 10am to 11am at the church.

Sotera was born December 5, 1926 in Corregidor, Phillipines to the late Anacleto...

Wanda  Mcintyre Brooks

Wanda Mcintyre Brooks

Jan 13, 2017

HOPE MILLS Wanda McIntyre Brooks, 66 of Hope Mills passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 in UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. She was born June 26, 1950 in Harnett County to the late L.P. McIntyre and Ina Mae McIntyre of Dunn. Wanda was preceded in death by her beloved husband Pastor Marvin Brooks.

Mrs. Brooks was the...

Leon  Edward Brown

Leon Edward Brown

Jan 13, 2017

Leon Edward Brown, 71 of Fayetteville passed away Friday, January 13, 2017 after a lingering illness.

He was born in Sampson County to the late George Linwood Brown and Nina Barefoot Brown. He was preceded in death by brothers, Bobby, J.T., and Franklin Brown; sisters, Ruby Rigby and Linda Lee.

Leon was a loyal employee...

Madeline  Hair Grimes

Madeline Hair Grimes

Jan 13, 2017

Mrs. Madeline Hair Grimes, 84, of Fayetteville, died Friday, January 13, 2017, in her residence.

Mrs. Grimes was born August 6, 1932, to the late James "Shack" and Flonnie Hair of Vander. After graduating high school, she worked for Roses and then Carolina Telephone. Eventually, she became an admission clerk at Womack Army Medical Center where she...

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