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Rebecca  Tyler Jones

Rebecca Tyler Jones

May 16, 2016

Rebecca Tyler Jones, 97 of Fayetteville passed away Monday, May 16, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family.

Rebecca was born March 17, 1919 in Robeson County, N.C. to the late Mattie Blue and William Ellis Tyler.

Mrs Jones was preceded in death by her husband, William Jacobs; sons, Berline Adolph Jacobs and...

Doris  Lee West

Doris Lee West

May 16, 2016

Mrs. Doris Lee West, 64 of Fayetteville, died Monday, May 16, 2016 at her residence.

Mrs. West was preceded in death by her brother, John Hilburn.

She is survived by her husband, Donald West of the home; Son, Steven B. West and wife Julie of Chesepeake, VA.; daughter, Crystal West Owen and husband Keith of...

Sharon  Kay Williams

Sharon Kay Williams

May 15, 2016

Ms. Sharon Kay Williams, 44, of Hope Mills, died Sunday, May 15, 2016.

A graveside service will be held on Wednesday, May 18, 2016, at 12 noon in LaFayette Memorial Park with Rev. Archie Barringer presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 10:30 am to 11:45 am at Jernigan Warren Funeral Home. Kay...

Fred  Hampton Kelly

Fred Hampton Kelly

May 15, 2016

Fred Kelly, a Fayetteville native, passed away peacefully on Sunday, May 15, 2016 at the age of ninety one.

He was born in 1925, one of four children raised by Katherine and Virgil Kelly. Fred joined the Army and served with distinction throughout Europe during WWII , receiving a purple heart.

Returning home to Fayetteville...

Curtis  Wayne Akins

Curtis Wayne Akins

May 13, 2016

Curtis Wayne Akins, 66 of Eastover died May 13, 2016 at Duke University Hospital.

He is survived by his wife, Virginia "Jenny" Akins; two daughters, Jennifer Dozier and husband Mack Dozier and Ginger Batton and husband Len Batton; brother, Eugene Priore; and two grandchildren, Bethany "Brandi" Dozier and Clarence Mason Batton. Curtis was born February 15, 1950...

Carl  Albert Brewster

Carl Albert Brewster

May 12, 2016

Carl Albert Brewster, 41, passed away peacefully in his sleep on Tuesday, May 10, 2016 at his home. Carl was born on July 9, 1974, in Panama City, Panama. He is survived by two sons, Carl, Jr. and Jakar Brewster.

A visitation will be held Thursday, May 19, 2016 from 12:30-2 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545...

Sue Carol Bullard Smith

Sue Carol Bullard Smith

May 11, 2016

STEDMAN - Sue Bullard Smith, 65, died Tuesday, May 10, 2016.

Funeral services will be held Saturday, at 11:00 a.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel with burial following in Cross Creek Cemetery.

Surviving are her husband, Walter Smith; sons, Jamie Smith, Johnathan Monacco; daughters, Lisa Seedig, Abigial Monacco and husband David, Jojo Smith and husband Bryon; 10...

Evelyn Ann Mcbryde Mckeithan

Evelyn Ann Mcbryde Mckeithan

May 9, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE — Mrs. Evelyn Ann McBryde McKeithan, 97, of Fayetteville, died Monday, May 9, 2016.

Mrs. McKeithan worked with the Administrative staff of both Pittman and Highsmith Rainey Hospital for many years and the owner of Mack's Antiques.

She was a Member of MacPherson Presbyterian Church where she was active in the Presbyterian Women.

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Mary Elizabeth Bullard Smith

Mary Elizabeth Bullard Smith

May 9, 2016

Mary Elizabeth Bullard Smith, 94 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 9, 2016 in her home surrounded by her loving family. Mary was retired from J.C. Penny's after 25 years and Sears after 18 years. She was a member of Immanuel Baptist Church. Mrs. Smith was preceded in death by her husband, David Underwood Smith and a daughter,...

Mrs.  Aslee Jones Bowles Odom

Mrs. Aslee Jones Bowles Odom

May 7, 2016

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

John  Webster Cressler,  Ii

John Webster Cressler, Ii

May 7, 2016

Dr. John Webster Cressler II Fayetteville - Retired Army Lt. Col. US Army Dental Corp. Departed on May 7, 2016 at the age of 71.

He is survived by his beloved wife of 35 years, Nancy J. Cressler, his daughter; Audra K. Donahue, two sons; John C. Cressler and Ryan C. Cressler and four grandchildren; Autumn and...

Iola  Watley Gainer

Iola Watley Gainer

May 2, 2016

Iola Watley Gainer, 74 of Fayetteville passed away Monday, May 2, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Funeral services will be Monday, May 9, 2016 at 1:00 p.m. in St. Paul Methodist Church in Jacksonville, Alabama. Burial will follow in Jacksonville Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home Friday, May 6,...

Joe  Lee Sylvis

Joe Lee Sylvis

May 1, 2016

Retired US Army Platoon Sergeant Joe Lee Sylvis, 90, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, May 1, 2016.

A funeral service will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2016 at 10:30 am in Jernigan Warren Chapel with Rev. Larry Zaky presiding. The burial will follow at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with military honors.

Joe was retired from...

Peggy  Smith Carpenter

Peggy Smith Carpenter

May 1, 2016

Peggy Smith Carpenter, 67 of Fayetteville, died Sunday, May 1, 2016 Burial will be held at Lafayette Memorial Park . Mrs. Carpenter was preceded in death by her husband, Johnny Glenn Carpenter, Sr.; parents, Adolphus Martin Smith and Lelia Calcutt Smith; brothers, Martin Rudolph, Reese Arnold, Jerry W. and Robert Smith; sisters, Barbara A. Bottoms and Isabelle S. Owens;...

Malcolm  Alexander Bethune  Iii

Malcolm Alexander Bethune Iii

May 1, 2016

Malcolm Alexander Bethune, III, also known as II, 82, of Marietta, GA, passed away Sunday evening, May 1, 2016. He was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to the late Malcolm Angus and Helen Rose Bethune. Malcolm attended Fayetteville High School and Presbyterian Junior College where he lettered in football and basketball.

Malcolm was very active in civic...

William  Russell Alexander,  Iii.

William Russell Alexander, Iii.

Apr 29, 2016

SANFORD Mr. William Russell "Russ" Alexander, III., 58, of Sanford, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Friday morning, April 29, 2016.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, May 2, 2016 at 7 pm in Jernigan Warren Chapel. The familly will receive friends prior to the service from 5:30 to 7 pm at the funeral home.

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Selma  Pait Brown

Selma Pait Brown

Apr 29, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE - Selma Pait Brown, age 85, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016 following a brief illness. She was born in Bladen County to Wade and Maggie Pait on September 19, 1930. Selma was a loving wife and mother. She was devoted to her husband, JD, of 66 years and took great pride in their...

Susan  Elizabeth Smith

Susan Elizabeth Smith

Apr 28, 2016

Susan Elizabeth Canady Smith, 96 of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 28, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Elizabeth was born November 16, 1919 in Cumberland County to the late Hettie Blue Beard and Henry Evans Canady.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Aaron Butler "A.B." Smith, Jr.; brother, Fulton Canady and...

Joseph  Carl Wallace

Joseph Carl Wallace

Apr 27, 2016

Mr. Joseph Carl Wallace, 72, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, April 27, 2016.

Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, May 3, 2016, at 2 pm in Jernigan Warren Chapel. The burial will follow at McDaniel Family Cemetery. The family will receive friends prior to the service from 1 to 2 pm.

Carl graduated from High...

Jennifer Lynn Morrison Gibson

Jennifer Lynn Morrison Gibson

Apr 25, 2016

Jennifer Lynn Morrison Gibson, 45 of Fayetteville, died Monday, April 25, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Private Graveside Services will be held on Saturday.

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