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Anthony Wayne Smith

Anthony Wayne Smith

Dec 9, 2024

Anthony Wayne Smith, 65, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, December 9, 2024, peacefully at his residence.

Anthony was born January 1, 1959, in France to the late Mary Woody Smith and Wayne Smith.

Upon graduation from Reid Ross Classical School, he attended recording studio college, laying the foundation for years of work at countless...

Midori A. (Atobe)  Mcgaha

Midori A. (Atobe) Mcgaha

Dec 7, 2024

Midori A. McGaha, 92,of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, December 7, 2024, at her residence.

She was born July 26, 1932, in Fukuoka, Japan. She was the beloved daughter of Asajiro and Kinue Atobe.

She leaves behind three sons, Clarence Oliver Jr.; Martin(Anora); and Carl (Anita); three granddaughters, Lisa, Crystal and Summer; sister, Tsuyako; brothers, Shigeo...

Edna Clo (Marshall)  Roston

Edna Clo (Marshall) Roston

Dec 5, 2024

Edna Clo Marshall Roston, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on Thursday, December 5, 2024, at the Village Green Health & Rehabilitation Center. Edna was born December 6, 1943, in Blanchard, LA, to the late Eddie and Corine Marshall. She was a graduate of Walnut Hill High School in Shreveport, LA. She worked various jobs during her...

Donna Kay (Julian)  Reich

Donna Kay (Julian) Reich

Dec 3, 2024

Mrs. Donna Kay Julian Reich, 72, of Fayetteville, was welcomed into the arms of her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 3, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her husband and children by her side.

Mrs. Reich was born March 16, 1952, in Fayetteville, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and...

John F. Ceaser

John F. Ceaser

Dec 2, 2024

Mr. John Fitzgerald Ceaser, 59, died Monday, December 2, 2024.

A funeral mass will be held Friday, January 3, 2025 at 1:30 P.M. at St. Ann Catholic Church.

Online condolences may be left at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

Patricia Anne Jordan

Patricia Anne Jordan

Dec 1, 2024

In Loving Memory of Prophetess Patricia Anne Pope Jordan, August 30, 1950 – December 1, 2024. Patricia Anne Pope Jordan was born on August 30, 1950, in Norfolk, Virginia, to Nellie Anne Pope. She graduated from Booker T. Washington High School and dedicated herself to serving others. Patricia began her civil service career in 1985 and retired in 2012...

Sandra Kaye (Bowden)  Johnson

Sandra Kaye (Bowden) Johnson

Dec 1, 2024

Sandra Kaye Johnson, 72, of Linden, passed away on Sunday, December 1, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Sandra was born on May 26, 1952, in Harnett County to the late Eugene Bowden and Hilda Johnson Bowden.

She retired from JSOC at Fort Bragg after 33 years where she worked as a Budget Analyst....

Kenneth  "Sonny" E. Basinger

Kenneth "Sonny" E. Basinger

Nov 30, 2024

Kenneth E. "Sonny" Basinger, 86, of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away Saturday, November 30, 2024, at home with his family by his side.

Sonny was born on December 29, 1937, in Concord, N.C. He was a 1957 Concord High School graduate. He was an all-around athlete playing football, basketball, and baseball. While in high school, he won All-Conference...

Dr. Michael John Knowles

Dr. Michael John Knowles

Nov 29, 2024

Dr. Michael John Knowles, 71, of Fayetteville, NC, and Charleston, SC, passed away peacefully on November 29, 2024.

Michael is survived by his wife, Karen Smith Knowles, of Fayetteville; his daughter, Nicole Knowles Stevens (Kenny), of Charlotte, NC; his son, Alexander John Knowles (Stefani), of Grosse Pointe Park, MI; three grandchildren, Madeline Stevens of Charlotte, NC, and...

Melvene (Thornton)  Strickland

Melvene (Thornton) Strickland

Nov 29, 2024

Melvene Thornton Strickland, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 29, 2024, at Valley Hospice House and Care Center, just a week after her 97th birthday.

Melvene was born November 22, 1927, in Harnett County, NC to the late John Henry Thornton and Susan McLamb Thornton.  She was a homemaker who loved to cook and keep a...

Leroy "Pete" Richard Overmann

Leroy "Pete" Richard Overmann

Nov 29, 2024

LeRoy Richard "Pete" Overmann, 97, of Fayetteville passed away at the home of his daughter on Friday, November 29, 2024.

Pete was born on October 7, 1927, in St. Louis, Missouri to the late Herman Henry Overmann and Katherine Kuhlmann Overmann.

Pete was an Army Veteran of WWII where he served with the 82nd Airborne...

Nia Alanna Elizabeth Crowley

Nia Alanna Elizabeth Crowley

Nov 28, 2024

Miss Nia Alanna Elizabeth Crowley was born into life on August 26, 2024 and born into eternity on November 28, 2024.

Funeral services will be private.

Online condolences may be sent to www.jerniganwarren.com

Services provided by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301

Christopher P. Hlavac

Christopher P. Hlavac

Nov 28, 2024

Christopher "Chris" Paul Hlavac, 68, of Little River, SC, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, November 28, 2024, at Seacoast Hospital in Little River.

Chris was born on June 25, 1956, in Darien, Connecticut to the late Edward Hlavac and Elizabeth Mary Lasko Hlavac.

He was a graduate of J. M. Wright Technical School...

Billy Charles Knox

Billy Charles Knox

Nov 27, 2024

Billy Charles "Charlie" Knox passed away on Wednesday, November 27, 2024.

He served in the Navy Seabees and loved riding his motorcycle.

In addition to his parents, Charlie was preceded in death by his wife, Pamela.

He is survived by his daughter, Christine Tate (Jimmy) of Temple, Georgia; three grandchildren, Christopher and Dylan...

Dorothy Margaret (Hatt)  Larock

Dorothy Margaret (Hatt) Larock

Nov 26, 2024

Dorothy Margaret Hatt LaRock, 82, of White Oak, NC, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, November 26, 2024, at her residence with her husband by her side.

Dottie was born July 30, 1942, in Brooklyn, NY, to Frederick C. and Alma R. Townsend Hatt.  She was a Neonatal Nurse Practitioner at Brookhaven Memorial Hospital and Medical Center in...

Lillian Odom (Spears)  Darby

Lillian Odom (Spears) Darby

Nov 25, 2024

Lillian Odom Spears Darby, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away in her home on Monday, November 25, 2024.

Lillian was born April 4, 1927, in Fayetteville, to Alton Boyd Spears and Mollie Odom Spears.  Lillian graduated from Seventy-First High School and attended Beauty School. She opened Lillian's Beauty Shop and operated it for 52 years, retiring at age...

Ruth Marie (Ledford)  Ruppe

Ruth Marie (Ledford) Ruppe

Nov 25, 2024

Ruth Marie Ledford Ruppe, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2024, at her home.

Ruth was born on July 29, 1931, in Durham, NC, to Robert Newton Ledford and Cora Moss Ledford.

She attended Duke University for two years before transferring to the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill.  She graduated...

Betty Rose (Smith)  Smith

Betty Rose (Smith) Smith

Nov 22, 2024

Betty Rose Smith, 92, of Fuquay Varina, NC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, November 22, 2024, at the Windsor Point Continuing Care, in Fuquay Varina.

Betty was born July 11, 1932, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late Frontis Hulon Smith and Nellie West.  She worked with Sears in the Finance Department.  Betty was a...

Frederick Walter Chrisman

Frederick Walter Chrisman

Nov 20, 2024

CW4 (Ret.) Frederick W. Chrisman passed away peacefully at home on Wednesday, November 20, 2024.

Fred was born on September 6, 1946 in Worth, New York to the late Leon Chrisman and Anne Ackley. In addition to his parents, Fred is also predeceased by his brothers, Doug Chrisman, Mike Chrisman and sisters, Bev Dudley, Nancy Humphrey and...

Helen Fay (Schumacher)  Seaman

Helen Fay (Schumacher) Seaman

Nov 18, 2024

Helen Fay Schumacher Seaman, 88, died Monday, November 18, 2024, at the Carolina Inn.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be made to www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301.

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