Obituary Listing

Apr 3, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Nancy Susan Blackman Smith, 90, of Linden, NC, who went home to be with the Lord on April 3, 2025, in Raleigh, NC, while in hospice care.

Born on April 19, 1934, in Raleigh, NC, Nancy was the daughter of the late Julius Charles Blackman and...

Apr 3, 2025

Richard 'Rick' Preston Thornton, Jr., 66, of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away unexpectedly on April 3, 2025. He was born in Rocky Mount, N.C. on January, 14, 1959.

Rick is survived by his wife of 32 years, Cynthia Overaker Thornton; children, Rossi Thornton (Jenna), Caleb Thornton (Megan) and Ashley Thornton; and grandchildren, Kinleigh Thornton, Walker Thornton and Camden...

Apr 3, 2025

Stephanie Gail Rogers, 75, was sent to her eternal home on Thursday, April 3, 2025.  She was born on February 18, 1950, in Johnson City, TN.  She was the beloved daughter of the late Charles and Eunice Moncrief.

In addition to her parents, Stephanie was preceded in death by her daughter, Crystal Gail Lee.

Stephanie...

Apr 2, 2025

Doris Eilene Bubar of Sanford, passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  She was a loving wife, mother and a great friend.

Doris was born on November 10, 1938, in Longview, Washington, to Robert Lewis Warner and Leona Letta Marques.  She was preceded in death by her first husband of 38...

Apr 2, 2025

Shirley Tidwell Frederick, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 2, 2025.

Shirley was born on December 14, 1938, in Columbia, S.C. to the late Troy C. Tidwell and Garnie Davis Tidwell. She retired from civil service at Ft. Bragg where she worked as an arts and crafts director.

The family will receive friends...

Mar 31, 2025

Thomas Alexander Hyde, III, 86, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away March 31, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Lex was born on December 13, 1938, to the late Ann and Thomas Hyde Jr, in Essex County, New Jersey.

He served his country with pride and after 28 years, retired from the United States Army as...

Mar 29, 2025

Corey Michael Wilson, 36

Beloved son, father, brother, and friend

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Corey Michael Wilson, who left us far too soon at the age of 36 on March 29, 2025. Corey was born in Fayetteville, NC on November 1, 1988, to Marchelo Maynor and Lisa Ureste...

Mar 29, 2025

Willie Pearl Shiver, 86, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 29, 2025, at her home surrounded by loving members of her family.

Pearl was born on May 9, 1938, in Houston County, AL to the late Charlie Kermit Smith and Willie Green Smith

She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Charles...

Mar 28, 2025

Mavis Ruffin Starling, 98, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Friday, March 28, 2025, at her residence surrounded by her family on the day before her 99th birthday.

Mavis was born on March 29, 1926, in Harnett County, to the late John Henry Ruffin and Dilcy Mae Williams Ruffin.

She was a lifelong member of...

Mar 27, 2025

Ashton Carter Pagett entered this world with a bright and commanding presence on June 10, 2013, in Nassawadox, VA. Tragically, his life was cut short on March 27, 2025. While his time with us was far too brief, we take comfort knowing he is now reunited with his beloved Aunt Monica and Uncle Ray Ray in heaven, where they...

Mar 26, 2025

Joseph Simpson, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

Joseph was born on October 20, 1941, in Onslow County to the late Thomas Atkins Simpson and Ida Mae Brinson Simpson.

He started his career with Bleeker Motors where he was a mechanic and specialized in Jaguars and Fiats. He later worked with...

Mar 24, 2025

Ashley Ann Tew, 32, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, March 24, 2025, while staying at her grandmother's home.

Ashley was born on February 20, 1993, in Cumberland County where she grew up and graduated in 2011 from Jack Britt High School.

Ashley was a loving daughter, niece, cousin and friend to all who knew...

Mar 23, 2025

MSG Ernest M. Bryant, US Army (ret.) age 83, of Carthage, N.C., passed away peacefully in his sleep on Sunday, March 23, 2025, at the VA Community Living Center, Fayetteville, N.C.

Ernie, as he was known to his family and friends, was born on May 28, 1941, in Alderson, W.V. He was the son of Plummer James...

Mar 23, 2025

John Robert "Bobby" Taylor, 88, of Fayetteville, NC, went to his eternal home on March 23, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Bobby was born on August 20, 1936, in Lillington, NC. He was preceded in death by his parents, Robert "Bob" Elson Taylor and Alice Renn; his wife, Julia "Judy" Edge Taylor; and his brother, Edward Taylor....

Mar 23, 2025

Hilda Myrtle Massengill Overfelt died in her sleep peacefully, Sunday morning, 8:25 a.m. on March 23, 2025, at the Woodlands Nursing home, Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Born to Ransom Lee Massengill and Lillie E. Snead Massengill in Johnston County, NC. on October 17, 1923 and welcomed by siblings Lee Massengill, Wilton Massengill, Sarah Massengill Williamson, and Florence Massengill...

Mar 22, 2025

Redmond (Richmond) Wilson was born on November 27, 1953, to the late Hattie Mae (Mommie) Jackson and Richmond (Poppa Do) Wilson in Estell, South Carolina.  He was preceded in death by his mother and father.  One sister Eunice Lindsey, one son Antonio Pittman, one niece Taniya Brister, and his grandparents: Mamie & Obrey Jackson, Queen Victoria Belenger & Richard...

Mar 22, 2025

Emanuel "Mike" Poulos, 91, of Fayetteville, NC and formerly of Wilmington, was taken by the Lord on Saturday, March 22, 2025, surrounded by his family.

Mike was born July 4, 1933, in Icaria, Greece to Zanis and Koula Poulos. His family struggled to survive under the Nazi occupation of Greece during World War II. When the war...

Mar 21, 2025

Thomas James Franckowiak, of Fayetteville, NC, died at his residence March 21st, 2025. He was born on May 14th, 1942, to Lucille Stella Bogus and Felix Stephen Franckowiak at their home in Deuel County, NE, just outside of Julesburg, CO. The family moved to Lovell, Wyoming, where Tom graduated from Lovell High School in 1960. He worked a few...

Mar 17, 2025

C. Jonathan "Johnny" Canady, ll

November 9, 1988 - March 17, 2025

36 years old

It is with great sorrow and heavy hearts that we announce the unexpected and all too soon passing of Jonathan Canady, on March 17, 2025, at the young age of 36.

Jonathan was a man with...

Mar 13, 2025

Edward Lee Flint departed this life on March 13, 2025, at UNC Rex after finally succumbing to heart disease that had plagued him many years. Although his heart was ill, it was big. He leaves behind a legacy of selfless service to his country, family, and an infinite number of friends, as he never met a stranger.

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