Judy Grey Barrett
Jan 4, 2025
Judy Grey Barrett, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, January 4, 2025, at her residence.
Judy was born on September 1, 1941, in Cumberland County to the late Archie Harrison Barrett, Sr. and Nellie Page Barrett.
In her early years Judy's sister got her a job with Crawford & Company Insurance, where she worked...
Bill Cyrus Preece
Jan 3, 2025
Bill Cyrus Preece, 66, of Lumber Bridge, NC, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at First Health Hospice in West End, NC, after an extended illness.
Bill was born August 14, 1958, in Mannheim, Germany to Cyrus Smith and Inge Schwenzer Preece. He was a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School and worked as a sales...
Inge (Schwenzer) Preece
Jan 3, 2025
Inge Schwenzer Preece, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at First Health Hospice in West End, NC, after an unexpected illness.
Inge was born in Mannheim, Germany on June 3, 1935, to Karl Peter and Johanna Schmitt Schwenzer.  She met the love of her life, Cyrus Preece, a soldier stationed in Germany, and...
Anna Maria Greene
Jan 3, 2025
Anna Maria Greene, 94, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, January 3, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her daughter by her side.
Anna was born on November 30, 1930, in Augsburg, Germany to the late Luis and Anna Haunz.
The family will receive friends from 12:30-1:30 p.m. on Friday, January 31, 2025,...
Jerry Lane Clemmons
Dec 30, 2024
Jerry Lane Clemmons, 74, of Fayetteville, NC went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, December 30th, 2024, at the UNC Hospitals Hillsborough Campus.
Jerry was born July 14th, 1950, to Henton Hall and Ina Mae Cole Clemmons and grew up going to Person Street United Methodist Church. He attended Central High School in Eastover,...
David Ray Nimocks, Jr.
Dec 29, 2024
David Ray Nimocks, Jr was born on October 18th, 1928, in Greenwood, South Carolina. He was the son of Col David Ray Nimocks and Lalla Lee Lucius. He graduated high school from the Riverside Military Academy, where his father was the Associate Commandant. He enrolled at Georgia Tech as a bright-eyed 16-year-old and came of age during a time...
Anthony Ray Cothran
Dec 29, 2024
Anthony "Tony" Ray Cothran, 66, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after an extended illness. He fought his battle to the end and was never a quitter.
Anthony was born on May 11, 1958, in San Diego, California. He began his career working as a bagger before becoming...
Nancy M. Smith
Dec 28, 2024
Nancy McQuage Smith, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, December 28, 2024.
Nancy was born on September 13, 1937, in Cumberland County, to the late John Oliver McQuage and Mary Magdelene Jones McQuage.
She received a bachelor's degree in History from Fayetteville State and retired from teaching elementary school, where she taught at Sunnyside...
Sarah Ayako (Kushitani) Callaghan
Dec 27, 2024
Sarah Ayako (Kushitani) Callaghan, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024. Sarah was born on January 26,1929, and raised in Osaka, Japan by her late parents, Syunzo and Syueno Kushitani. She married her husband, Sergeant Major Charles Callaghan, on October 26,1957.
Sarah loved to watch sporting events on TV, especially football and basketball. Her...
Maurice B. Robertson
Dec 27, 2024
Maurice B. Robertson, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, December 27, 2024.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Onlne condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
Edna Lee (Lockamy) Mclaurin
Dec 24, 2024
Edna Lee Lockamy McLaurin, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Tuesday, December 24, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Edna was born on September 13, 1934, in Sampson County, NC, to the late William David Lockamy and Hattie Elizabeth Tyndall Lockamy. She retired from the Cumberland County Board of Education after 32 years of service.
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Joyce Ann (Tew) Smallwood
Dec 24, 2024
Joyce Ann Tew Smallwood, 93, went to be with her Lord on Tuesday, December 24, 2024, in her home, surrounded by family and friends. The family finds comfort in the fact that she got to spend Christmas in God's presence.
Born on December 5, 1931, a Cumberland County native, Joyce was a loving and caring wife, mother,...
Gary D. Cser
Dec 23, 2024
Gary D. Cser, 69, of Fayetteville, was born on August 16, 1955, and passed away unexpectedly on December 23, 2024.
He was born in Torrington, Connecticut and grew up in Santa Ana, California. He served his country for 22 years in the U.S. Army and worked for Cumberland County Schools for 27 years.
Gary is...
Belvin Ledbetter Odom
Dec 19, 2024
Belvin Ledbetter Odom, a beloved husband, brother, uncle, and friend, passed away peacefully on December 19, 2024, at his residence.
Ledbetter, as he was affectionately known, was preceded in death by his parents, Belvin and Annie Lloyd Odom, and his brothers-in-law Grady Lee, Billy Parker, and Phillip Parker.
A proud veteran of the United States...
Joann (Fair) Mcclurkin
Dec 19, 2024
Joann Fair McClurkin, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, December 19, 2024, at her residence.
Joann was born April 20, 1951, in Chester, SC, to the late Edward Woods, Sr. and Janie Mae Evans. She retired as a Licensed Practical Nurse. Joann enjoyed making memories with her family and friends, the laughter of children playing, her hummingbirds,...
Debra Michelle Collins Naylor
Dec 18, 2024
Debra Michelle Collins Naylor, born on March 31, 1964, in Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by loved ones on December 18, 2024.
A devoted wife and mother of two, Debra's warmth and compassion touched the lives of many. She was a loving family member and a dear friend who delighted in helping others through...
Mary Joyce (Griggs) Hammond
Dec 18, 2024
Mrs. Mary Joyce Hammond, 87, of Hilton Head, SC passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024, at Hilton Head Medical Center.
She was born to the late Carl and Mary Francis Griggs. She is predeceased by her husband, Thomas R. Hammond.
Joyce was an avid reader and passed that love down to her children and her...
Helen Ruth (Torrans) Hill
Dec 13, 2024
Helen Ruth Torrans Hill, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, December 13, 2024, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Helen was born November 29, 1934, in Duplin County, NC, to the late Samuel Leslie Torrans and Mattie Spell Torrans. She worked with her husband for many years in his veterinarian practices assisting him as receptionist and...
Clara (Page) Koonce
Dec 12, 2024
Clara Dyce Page Koonce, beloved wife, mother, and grandmother, of 509 Oakridge Avenue, Fayetteville, Cumberland County, NC, passed away on December 12, 2024, at the age of 87. She was born June 20, 1937, on Father's Day, to Jefferson Herbert Page and Sarah Royal Page, at home, in Cross Creek Township, Cumberland County, NC. She graduated from Fayetteville High...
John William Autry, Sr.
Dec 10, 2024
John William Autry, Sr., aged 85, passed away on December 10, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
John was born on November 19, 1939, in Fayetteville, NC.
He was employed by Trailways Bus Company and Tart's TV Furniture and Appliance Company.
He leaves behind a legacy of love, strength,...
