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Paul Carleton Rumbaugh, Jr.
Oct 12, 2024
Paul Carleton Rumbaugh, Jr., 84, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 12, 2024, at his residence with his family by his side.
Paul was born on August 11, 1940, in Allegheny, Pennsylvania to the late Paul Carleton Rumbaugh, Sr. and Louise Grubbs Rumbaugh.
A Celebration of Life Service will be held on Friday,...
Rudolph Lee Huff, Sr.
Oct 11, 2024
Rudolph Lee Huff, Sr., 99, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, October 11, 2024, at Duke University Hospital.
Rudolph was born November 9, 1924, in Harnett County, NC, to the late Walter Francis Huff and Hallie Mae Oakley. He was a carpenter and home builder and a long-time member of Eureka Baptist Church.
Rudolph was preceded...
Sarah Lou Cain (Owen) Cashwell
Oct 10, 2024
Sarah Lou Owen (Cain) Cashwell, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, joined her heavenly father on Thursday, October 10, 2024. She was born in Fayetteville to the late William E. and S. Catherine Owen and was married to Donald H. Cain until his death in 2002. Sarah Lou was a graduate of Stedman High School and was a founding member of...
Nikki C. Carter
Oct 9, 2024
Nikki C. Carter, 50, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully in her home on October 9, 2024. She was born October 26, 1973, in Asheville, North Carolina.
Nikki graduated from Cole High School, San Antonio, Texas, in 1992 and earned a Bachelor of Arts Degree in Business Administration from Fayetteville State University.
Following graduation,...
Betty Bridges Marsh
Oct 8, 2024
Betty Bridges Marsh, 97, of Fayetteville NC, left this earth for her heavenly home on October 8, 2024, after a lengthy Alzheimer's illness.
Betty was born in Rutherfordton to the late John and Eva Simpson. She was preceded in death by her parents and brothers Angus Aurelius and Bud; her first husband Walter Bridges and second husband...
Ann (Brunson) Mcallister
Oct 6, 2024
Ann Brunson McAllister, 78, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on October 6, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her husband by her side. Â She died peacefully after a years-long struggle with chronic health issues.
The oldest of four children born to the late Robert and Lillian Brunson of Fayetteville, she was a proud graduate of...
Edith Grace (Monroe) Wood
Oct 4, 2024
Edith Grace Monroe Wood, age 96, passed away peacefully on Friday, October 4, 2024, in Mt. Pleasant, SC. Born on December 11, 1927, in Raeford, NC, she was the daughter of William and Bessie Monroe.
Edith was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years, Clyde Thomas Wood Sr.; her parents; and three of her four...
Dolores Ann (Polson) Sears
Sep 28, 2024
Dolores Ann Polson Sears, 83, of Hope Mills, NC, died Saturday, September 28, 2024, at the Hope Mills Retirement Center.
Dolores was born August 22, 1941, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Jack Polson and Ruth Grice Smith. She was a sales representative for Crafts, Frames, and Things in Fayetteville.
Dolores was preceded in death...
Robert Thomas Garman
Sep 26, 2024
LTC Robert T. Garman, US Army, Retired, 92, of Fayetteville, NC died Thursday, August 26, 2024, at his home.
Robert was born October 16, 1931, in Giles County, VA to Burnett K. Garman and Mary Collins Garman.
He graduated from Virginia Tech and was commissioned as a Second Lieutenant in 1952. He served in the...
Oscar Eduardo Larrea Rios
Sep 26, 2024
Oscar Eduardo Larrea Rios, 64, of Fayetteville, NC, passed Thursday, September 26, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Oscar was born December 10, 1959, in Lima, Peru, to Carlos Alberto Larrea Rondon and Rosa Esther Rios Rivas.
His life motto was "patience and good attitude" and he made sure to teach it and instill...
Michele (Rawls) Hicks
Sep 24, 2024
Michele Rawls Hicks, 61, of Angier passed away on Tuesday, September 24, 2024.
Michele was born on December 23, 1962, in Ft. Benning, Ga.
She was employed with Kohls and enjoyed spending time at the beach.
A celebration of Life will be held at a later date.
Michele was preceded in...
Luke Rhodes Walters, Jr.
Sep 22, 2024
Luke Rhodes Walters, Jr, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, September 22, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by immediate family.
Luke was born August 13, 1939, in Lumberton, NC, to the late Luke Rhodes Walters Sr. and Hazel Warwick Smith. He graduated from Rock Hill High School, where he was Valedictorian of his senior...
Michael Adam Karakash
Sep 20, 2024
U.S. Army (Ret.) MSG Michael Adam Karakash, 82, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Friday, September 20, 2024, at his home with his family by his side.
Michael was born on October 21, 1941, in Grand Rapids, Minnesota to the late Adam James Karakash and Maxine Robertson Karakash. He retired after 20 years of service in the United...
Ashley Marie Boyce
Sep 19, 2024
Ashley Marie Boyce, 32, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 19, 2024.
Ashley was born on June 16, 1992, in Brattleboro, Vermont and moved with her family to Fayetteville when she was twelve years old.
She enjoyed playing pool at the Rack 'm Pub and Billiards in Wilmington. She was a member of the...
Linda Sue (Surman) Rose
Sep 18, 2024
Linda Sue Surman Rose, 85, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Wednesday, September 18, 2024, at First Health Hospice in Moore County.
Linda was born on April 21,1939, to Edward and Pauline (Ballentine) Surman in Helena, Arkansas, where she grew up with her three siblings in the small, close-knit community. After graduating from Helena's Central High...
Gilda (Cain) Horne
Sep 16, 2024
Gilda Cain Horne, 93, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Monday, September 16, 2024, surrounded by her family.
Gilda was born on October 13, 1930, in Cumberland County to the late Katie McLaurin Cain and Aaron Cain.
At a young age she became a hairdresser and later the owner and operator of Gilda's Beauty Shop...
Jeffrey Lee Hensley
Sep 13, 2024
Jeffrey Lee Hensley, 62, of Bunnlevel, NC, died Friday, September 13, 2024, at his residence surrounded by his family.
Jeff was born April 6, 1962, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Michael Harold Hensley, Sr. and Mildred "Jeanie" Hensley. He was a project manager for Econolite.
In addition to his mother, Jeff is survived by...
John Paul Wilmoth
Sep 12, 2024
John Paul Wilmoth, 45, of Spring Lake, NC, died Thursday, September 12, 2024, from injuries sustained in a motorcycle accident.
John Paul was born August 26, 1979, in Forsyth County, NC, to the late "Toby" Shore and Judy Wilmoth. He retired from the US Army.
John Paul is survived by his wife, Robyn Wilmoth; son,...
William Douglas "Doug" Fulghum
Sep 12, 2024
William Douglas Fulghum, son of William Daniel and Pearl Williams Fulghum of Sims, NC passed from this life to join his Lord Jesus on September 12, 2024.
Doug was a Christian, a devoted husband and loving father. He was dedicated to being a servant of his Lord. He was a member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church for...
Elsie "Linda" Melinda Parisi
Sep 10, 2024
Elsie Melinda "Linda" Parisi , 84, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024.
Linda was born on December 23, 1939 in Ruppert, West Virginia, to Russell and Viola Thompson. She was a devoted homemaker whose primary focus and greatest joy in life were centered around caring for her family.
Linda is preceded in death...
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