Gwendlene Victory (Naylor) Burns
Apr 24, 2025
On April 24, 2025, Gwendlene Victory Burns, age 96, passed away peacefully at her daughter Debbie's home in Fayetteville. Gwen was born on September 13, 1928, in Sampson County, North Carolina to Roxie Spell Naylor and Eddie Clarence Naylor. She was preceded in death by her husband and by her five siblings.
Gwen was swept off her...
James Lemuel Jones
Apr 23, 2025
James Lemuel Jones, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 23, 2025, at Womack Army Medical Center.
James was born on December 22, 1942, in New Hanover County to James Chalmers Jones and Dorthea Smith Jones. He is an Air Force Veteran and served as a firefighter at Pope AFB. Upon discharge from the USAF, he...
Violet (Cook) Hammond
Apr 21, 2025
Violet Cook Hammond, 84, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 21, 2025, at her home surrounded by the love and comfort of her devoted family.
Born on August 2, 1940, in Wake County, Violet was the beloved daughter of the late Milton Cook and Ila Bullock Cook. Raised on a family farm, Violet...
Gerlinde Brooks
Apr 19, 2025
Gerlinde Brooks, 83, passed away on April 19, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Born on November 4, 1941, Gerlinde led a life marked by dedication and grace. She built a respected career as a stenographer and office manager, serving with distinction in positions with the U.S. Army in Bad Tölz, Germany. Later, she continued her professional journey...
William "Bill" Godfrey
Apr 19, 2025
William "Bill" W. Godfrey, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on April 19, 2025, surrounded by his loving family. He was 84.
Born on May 31, 1940, in Columbia, North Carolina, William was the son of the late Felbert Godfrey and Mary Rhodes Godfrey. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather, he will...
Daniel Webb Peavey
Apr 18, 2025
Daniel Webb Peavey, 88, of Cameron, NC, passed away peacefully on April 18, 2025, around 9:00pm. He was surrounded by family. Dan was born May 10, 1936, in Brookhaven, MS.
He is survived by his wife, Joan Hennings; two sons, Wilton Peavey (wife, Ann) and Mark W. Peavey (wife, Tina); three stepdaughters, Donna L. Hennings, Sherry E....
Doris Ann (Maxwell) English
Apr 15, 2025
Doris Ann Maxwell English, 87, of Stedman, passed away at her home on Tuesday, April 15, 2025.
Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Raymond and Wilma Maxwell. She was preceded in death by her husband, John E. English.
She was a retired school teacher and a member of Highland Presbyterian...
Betsy Poythress Little
Apr 14, 2025
Betsy Poythress Little, 80, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Monday, April 14,2025, with her husband and daughter by her side.
Betsy was born on October 2, 1944, in Henderson, NC to the late Joseph Oliver Poythress and Katie Hester Poythress. She was a beloved daughter, wife and mama.
After graduating from Henderson High School,...
Carol G. Oates
Apr 13, 2025
Carol G. Oates, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away April 13, 2025.
Carol was born July 28, 1936, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to the late David and Virginia Oates.
She dedicated most of her life to being a member of Holy Trinity Episcopal Church. She was extremely devoted to her church, family, and friends.
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Jack Marshall Propst
Apr 13, 2025
Jack Marshall Propst, 80, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Sunday April 13, 2025, surrounded by his family.
Jack was born April 20, 1944, in Newton, North Carolina to the late Nellie and Claude Propst.
After graduating from Newton High School, he joined the United States Army, which landed him in Fayetteville. This is where he...
Sarah Jane (Goins) Goins
Apr 13, 2025
Sarah Jane Goins, affectionately known as Mama, Granny, and Doll, passed away peacefully on April 13, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at the age of 92.
Born on May 3, 1932, in Moore County, North Carolina, Sarah Jane was the heart and soul of her family. She found joy in life's simple pleasures—sewing, quilting, cooking for her...
Joyce Kathryn (Sellers) Emerick
Apr 13, 2025
Joyce Kathryn Sellers Emerick, 73, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, April 13, 2025, at her residence with her family by her side.
Joyce was born on October 24, 1951, in Cumberland County to the late Norman Otis Sellers and Peggy Rose Sellers.
She attended Hillside Baptist Church where she loved singing in the choir....
Harold David Mclamb
Apr 12, 2025
Mr. Harold David McLamb of Wade, North Carolina passed away on Saturday, April 12, 2025.
Mr. McLamb, son of Wilburn and Gertie (Parker) McLamb, was born on May 25, 1944 in Sampson County. In 1962, he graduated from Midway High School. On December 15, 1968, he married Gwendolyn Joyce Hare. Together, they went on to have four...
Brett Howe Davis
Apr 11, 2025
Brett Howe Davis, 43, of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with the Lord from his home early Friday morning, April 11, 2025, after a lifelong battle with a rare genetic disease called Friedreich's Ataxia. He was born on January 4, 1982, in Fayetteville, NC, to John Richard Davis, Sr. and the late Terry Lynn Sandrock.
A fighter...
Michael James Iannone, Sr.
Apr 10, 2025
Michael James Iannone, Sr., 70, of Raeford passed away on Thursday, April 10, 2025.
Michael was born on November 8, 1954, in Utica, NY to the late Tomasino Iannone and Mildred Moore Iannone.
Michael was a veteran of the U.S. Army where he served 12 years. He retired from Fort Bragg Fire Department after 35...
Juanita Jackson Peoples
Apr 8, 2025
Juanita Peoples, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday April 8, 2025, at WakeMed in Raleigh.
She was born to the late Effie and Perry Jackson October 4, 1944, in Dunn, North Carolina, just about two miles from Spivey's Corner.
Juanita had a strong love for dancing, more specifically, shagging. Throughout her high school and college...
John Edgar Prevette, Iii
Apr 6, 2025
John Edgar Prevette, III November 4, 1978 – April 6, 2025
John Prevette, beloved husband, adventurer, engineer, ukulele strummer, and master of corny jokes, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025, surrounded by love. He lived a life full of curiosity, kindness, and quiet bravery—and on his own terms.
Born in Smithfield, North Carolina,...
Robert "Bob" Earl Poole
Apr 6, 2025
Robert Earl "Bob" Poole, a self-made man who built a legacy of success through hard work, strong family bonds, community service, unfailing generosity, and a winning smile for everyone he met, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 6, 2025. He was 79 years old.
Born in Durham on November 26, 1945, Bobby Poole, as he was known...
Michael Alan Logan
Apr 6, 2025
Michael Alan Logan, 59, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, April 6, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Michael was born August 13, 1965, in Fayetteville, to Gary and Sharlyn Logan. Â He was employed at the family business, Logan's Body Shop and became the owner/operator of the towing portion of the business.
He enjoyed...
Vivian "Peggy" (Wilkins) Burnett
Apr 4, 2025
Vivian "Peggy" Wilkins Burnett, 99, of Hope Mills, NC died peacefully in her sleep at her home on Friday, April 4, 2025.
She was born May 1, 1925, in Granville County, NC to James Gattis and Lillie Fowler Wilkins. The family relocated to Harnett County in the early 1930s and settled on a tobacco farm in the...
