Obituary Listing

Apr 17, 2026

Matthew William Boldig, 38, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday April 17, 2026.

Matt....or better known as Boldig to his close friends, was born on January 14, 1988, in Cumberland County. He was a proud graduate of Douglas Byrd High School. Matt had always enjoyed building things and working with his hands so it was no surprise...

Apr 11, 2026

Leon Allen Leonard, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. His passing came on the 51st wedding anniversary of his beloved late wife, Kun Sin Leonard—a meaningful reunion of enduring love.

Leon was born on November 16, 1953, in Oconto, Wisconsin, to the late Merrill...

Apr 8, 2026

Donna Mahany Pitts passed away early Wednesday morning April 8, 2026, at home.

She was born in Dansville, NY on September 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Frederick and Iva (Werth) Mahany.

She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Maureen Palmer, a daughter, Bonnie Holleman, and a son-in-law, Arthur Clark.

Apr 8, 2026

Sheila Yolinda Kirkley was born on May 18, 1961, to the late Floyd Peters and Josephine Brown.  She gained her wings on Wednesday, April 8, 2026, following a brief illness.

Sheila attended Jacksonville High School and upon graduating she enlisted in the U.S. Army, where she reached the highest enlisted rank of E-7, Sergeant First Class, She...

Apr 7, 2026

Peggy Imogene Bowman Gearhart, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026.

Peggy was born on August 2, 1934, in Altamont, Avery County, North Carolina, the youngest of three children to the late Jonas Filmore Bowman and Nell June Biggerstaff Bowman. She was very career oriented and dedicated years of service to her country...

Apr 6, 2026

Dorothy Ellen Gurley Sullivan, 89, of Surf City, NC passed away on April 6th, 2026. She was born in Johnston County in 1936 and grew up in Goldsboro where she graduated from Goldsboro High School. At the age of 13, she was earned the most decorated Girl Scout of Wayne County award which was something she was always proud...

Apr 5, 2026

William "Bill" Ronald Strange, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026.

Bill was born on May 10, 1934, in Wewahitchka, Florida, to the late Alfred "Pick" Strange, Sr. and Mable Beatrice Strange.

A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill went on to build a long and successful career in the...

Apr 1, 2026

Jamey Ruth Smith, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026.

Jamey was born on May 11, 1962, in London, Ohio, and raised by her loving grandparents, Bruce Smith, Sr. and Ferne Holloway Smith.

Jamey proudly served her country in the United States Army for 11 years. Following her military service, she continued...

Mar 29, 2026

Rickey Dean Knight, 68, of Fayetteville, NC went to his eternal home on March 29, 2026.

Rickey was born on March 5, 1958, in Columbus OH, to the late Kenneth L. Knight and Sakiko N. Knight. Rickey graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1976. He then went on to manage and mentor many in the retail...

Mar 29, 2026

Sheila Suzanne "Suzie" Lott Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer's and dementia.

Suzie was born on September 25, 1946, to Doyle Iva Lott and Evie Pearl Andrews Lott. She was the beloved widow of Edward James Taylor, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1999.

She...

Mar 29, 2026

Jesse (Jim) M. Lamm, Jr. AKA John Braxton, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, switched stations Sunday, March 29, 2026. For over 30 years, radio/television talent John Braxton's voice floated on the airwaves of local and national stations: it hung in the air as people shopped, went to work, fell in love, and chased their dreams as he fulfilled his. From...

Mar 25, 2026

Robert Love Carter, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family.

Born on May 16, 1942, in Cumberland County, Robert was the son of the late Jack Cashwell Carter and Myrtle Carroll Carter. He was raised in the Grays Creek community, where he developed a deep...

Mar 25, 2026

Kristie Sue Whaley, 75, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Southern Pines.

Born on November 14, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California, Kristie was the daughter of the late Stanley Edward Skidmore and Doris Mae Sandberg Skidmore. She carried a lifelong passion for art, especially painting,...

Mar 25, 2026

When the sun rose over the North Carolina Sandhills on the morning of June 11, 1935, Frances Melree Hubbard began an epic journey that would last just over nine decades.

A fifth generation native of Cumberland County, NC, Melree was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie David and Alice Jordan Hubbard. She was their 7th child, the...

Mar 25, 2026

Carol Tanner Holloway, 77, of Stedman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Valley Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family.

Carol was born on July 30, 1948, in Robeson County to the late Velma McLamb. She graduated from Hamlet High School in 1966 and dedicated many years of service to the Cumberland County Department...

Mar 24, 2026

Michael Charles Smith, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away on March 24th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fayetteville and lived in the area all his life. Mike received an Associate's degree from Wayne Community College. In his early career, he worked in retail management, insurance, delivered potato chips and candy, umpired local baseball and...

Mar 22, 2026

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennifer Pittman Basham, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, friend and teacher who died peacefully at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She passed on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family.

Jennifer was born on February 3, 1976, the...

Mar 22, 2026

Isabelle P. Westmoreland, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2026.

She was born in Eagle, West Virginia, to the late Fredrick and Mabel Perry. Isabelle shared 65 wonderful years of marriage with her beloved husband, Eddie, who preceded her in death. Together, they enjoyed traveling throughout Europe and many other destinations, creating a lifetime...

Mar 21, 2026

Randall Wayne Blackburn, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away suddenly on Saturday, March 21, 2026.

Randall was born on August 11, 1967, in Waco, Texas, to the late Floyd Eugene Blackburn and Sandra Thrower Blackburn. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Clyde and Irene Thrower, and his paternal grandparents, Floyd...

Mar 21, 2026

Francis (Frank) Rene Pineiro, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully yet unexpectedly on Saturday, March 21, 2026, at home, with his wife of 58 years by his side.

Born April 17, 1941, in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico, he was the son of Sarah Quinones and Andres Pineiro, and was the youngest brother of Andy, Evelyn, and the...