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Rev.  Benny Melvin

Rev. Benny Melvin

Nov 15, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - The Rev.Benjamin Ray \"Benny\" Melvin, 77, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, Nov. 15, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The Rev. Melvin was born in Fayetteville on Oct. 27, 1932, to Joseph G. and Elizabeth H. Melvin. After graduating from Stedman High School in 1951, Mr. Melvin worked in and owned several electronics businesses until the mid-1970s. At...

Elfriede Simpson

Elfriede Simpson

Nov 14, 2009

LINDEN - Mrs. Elfriede Weber Simpson, 78, of Linden, died Saturday, Nov. 14, 2009, in Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayettevillle. Funeral services will be held at 4 p.m. Tuesday, Nov. 17, 2009, in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home Chapel on Ramsey Street in Fayetteville, with the Rev. Phil Addison officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street....

Eugene Melton

Eugene Melton

Nov 13, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Eugene W. Melton Sr., 82, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Nov. 13, 2009, in Womack Army Medical Center. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam wars. He was also a member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. Graveside services will be held Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at 2p.m. at Lafayette Memorial Park on...

Clifford Smoot

Clifford Smoot

Nov 13, 2009

DURHAM - Clifford Allen Smoot, 62, of Durham and formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in the VA Medical Center in Durham. He was a veteran of Korea, Vietnam and Kuwait. He retired from the Army National Guard. He graduated from Seventy-First High School and was a graduate of Atlantic Christian College. He was a former math...

Nelle  H. Reaves

Nelle H. Reaves

Nov 13, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Nelle Hollingsworth Reaves, of Fayetteville, died in her home Friday, Nov. 13, 2009. Mrs. Reaves was born in Patrick County, Va., on Sept. 19, 1910. She was preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Leonard E. Reaves Jr.; and a son, Robert Reaves. After receiving her registered nurse degree, she met L.E., her husband, whom...

Fulton Culbreth

Fulton Culbreth

Nov 12, 2009

EASTOVER - Fulton Ray Culbreth, 69, of Eastover, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009, in his home. He was a member of Salem United Methodist Church. He was also a retired residential and commercial painting contractor. Memorial services will be held Monday, Nov. 16, 2009, at 2p.m. in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel in Fayetteville, with the Rev. Archie Barringer officiating. Burial...

Mary Beringer

Mary Beringer

Nov 12, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Mary Catherine McClelland Beringer, 79, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Nov. 12, 2009. Services: Graveside, 3 p.m. Sunday in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. Visitation, 1:30 to 2:30 p.m. Sunday at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Survived by: Son, Kirk; daughter, Renee; and brothers, Bruce and Mark McClelland.In lieu of flowers memorials may be made to Cape...

Myra Stanton

Myra Stanton

Nov 11, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE- Myra Bain Cain Stanton, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday November 11, 2009 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was a member of Campground United Methodist Church and a former member of MacPherson Presbyterian Church. She was also a retired secretary to the Adjutant General at Ft. Bragg. She was preceded in death by her husbands Sidney...

Jimmie Hair

Jimmie Hair

Nov 11, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Jimmie Hair, 76, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, Nov. 11, 2009. Services: Graveside, 3 p.m. Saturday in Old Bluff Presbyterian Church cemetery in Wade. Visitation, 1 to 2:30 p.m. Saturday in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville. Survived by: Sons, Tim and Keith; daughter. Vickie Staples; brothers, Graham and Billy; and three grandchildren.

Wayne  K. George

Wayne K. George

Nov 7, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Wayne Keith George Jr., 60, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. George was a member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church. He was employed with the Cumberland County tax office, was a Mason and was a member of the Clifford Duell Lodge. He was preceded in death by his parents, Wayne...

Wilbur Lee

Wilbur Lee

Nov 5, 2009

Wilbur Lee, 69, of St. Pauls, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Funeral Services will be held at 1 p.m. Saturday, Nov. 7, 2009, in Praise Fellowship Church of God, with the Rev. Kenneth Boyd and the Rev. Kenny Hollingsworth officiating. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends...

Al Cantor

Al Cantor

Nov 5, 2009

Retired Air Force Col. Al Cantor, 93, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Nov. 5, 2009. Services: Private funeral. Burial in Arlington National Cemetery in Arlington, Va. Survived by: Daughter, Joyce Batson; two grandsons; and six great-grandchildren. Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.

Walter Lassiter

Walter Lassiter

Nov 3, 2009

EASTOVER - Walter Lee Lassiter, 91, of Eastover, died Tuesday, Nov. 3, 2009, in Bethesda Health Care. Mr. Lassiter was an Army veteran. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Bonnie Jean Lassiter. He is survived by his wife, Jeanie A. Lassiter of the home; and sisters, Garldine Clark of Florida, Macy Stewart of Texas and Betty Jean Barnes...

Cameron  Averitt Maxwell

Cameron Averitt Maxwell

Nov 2, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Cameron Averitt Maxwell, 15, of Fayetteville, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Cameron was good and kind. He was a freshman at Village Christian Academy, where he received the Christian Character award and was a member of student government and journalism. He played basketball, where he received the MVP Award and loved attending Carolina games. As an active member...

Kathryn  Fox Maxwell

Kathryn Fox Maxwell

Nov 2, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Kathryn \"Kathy\" Fox Maxwell, 43, of Fayetteville, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Kathy was a loving mother and wife. She always had a passion for working with children, and taught at Alma Easom Elementary School. Once having children of her own, her countless hours of volunteer work at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church, in the children's schools and...

Connor  Elizabeth Maxwell

Connor Elizabeth Maxwell

Nov 2, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - Miss Connor Elizabeth Maxwell, 17, of Fayetteville, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Connor was a sweet and gentle spirit. The only thing that surpassed her beauty was her soul. She was a senior at Village Christian Academy, where she was a cheerleader, member of student government and copy editor of the yearbook. As an active member of Snyder...

William \"Billy\" Averitt Maxwell

William \"Billy\" Averitt Maxwell

Nov 2, 2009

FAYETTEVILLE - William \"Billy\" Averitt Maxwell Jr., 47, of Fayetteville, died Monday, Nov. 2, 2009. Billy was a loving father and husband. He was a real estate and land developer who was involved in many civic and charitable activities. Billy loved Kathy and they created a loving, nurturing and happy home together. He spent countless hours of volunteer work at...

Ann  D. Lanthorn

Ann D. Lanthorn

Oct 31, 2009

Mrs. Ann Dale Lanthorn, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, Oct. 31, 2009, in her home. The funeral will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, Nov. 4, 2009, in the chapel of Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville, with the Rev. Bobby Sykes and the Rev. Tim Gore officiating. Burial will follow in Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. The family...

Douglas  H. Crumpler

Douglas H. Crumpler

Oct 30, 2009

Douglas Howard Crumpler, Sr, Age 77, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, October 30, 2009 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born October 23, 1932 to Clarence A. Crumpler and Mattie McLaurin Crumpler. He Spent his childhood on Meadowbrook Dairy Farm in Eastover with his 8 brothers and sisters. He proudly served his country in the U.S. Navy during...

Mary Yarborough

Mary Yarborough

Oct 30, 2009

Mrs. Mary Butler Yarborough, of Fayetteville, died peacefully in her home Friday, Oct. 30, 2009. Mrs. Yarborough was born at Brookside Farm, March 30, 1910, to the late Robert L. and Minnie B. Butler. She was preceded in death by her husband of 61 years, Wilson F. Yarborough Sr.; two sisters, Margaret Peck and Elizabeth Graham; four brothers, Gordon, Floyd,...

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