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Gerry Spangler
May 8, 2009
Geraldine Louise "Gerry" Spangler, 78, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, May 8, 2009. Gerry retired from her claims review supervisory position in Baltimore, MD and moved to Fayetteville, NC to enjoy the years of her retirement near her youngest daughter and her family. A viewing will be held on Tuesday, May 12, 2009, from 6 to 8 pm at...
Margaret A. Allen
May 6, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Margaret Aiken Allen, 77, of 122 Elton Drive, died Wednesday, May 6, 2009. She was preceded in death by her husband, Leonard D. Allen. Mrs. Allen is survived by one son, William \"Kenny\" Allen and his fiancee, Flora Sessoms; three daughters, Sandra \"Sandi\" Allen Krobath and husband John Krobath, Denise \"Dee-Dee\" Allen Walters and Terri Lynn Allen...
Zack Willaford
May 3, 2009
STEDMAN - Zachery R. \"Zack\" Willaford, 21, of Stedman, died Sunday, May 3, 2009. Funeral services will be held at 2 p.m. Wednesday, May 6, 2009, in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel, with Rev. Randal Strickland and Rev. Jerry Marshburn officiating. The burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park. Visitation will be held from noon to 2 p.m. Wednesday at the...
Lois M. Murray
Apr 29, 2009
Lois M. Murray NEWPORT, Va. - Mrs. Lois Moudy Murray, 82, of Newport and formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., departed this life Wednesday morning, April 29, 2009, in Kroontje Health Care Center in Blacksburg, Va. Born in Greenville, Texas, on Jan. 6, 1927, she was the daughter of the late Ernest Elmer and Myrtle Mae Felmet Moudy. She was preceded in...
Erna Beldon
Apr 27, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Erna Beldon, 70, passed away suddenly Monday, April 27, 2009. Born in Bayreuth, Germany, she was a loving wife, mother and oma. She is survived by her husband of 50 years, George Beldon; children, Frank Hirschmann, John Beldon, Diana Cavano and son-in-law, Jeffrey Cavano; grandchildren, Carolina, Andrew and Jeffrey Paul Cavano; and great-grandchildren, Isabel Cavano and Bram...
Shirley J. Brigman
Apr 25, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Shirley J. Brigman, 74, of 504 Shoreline Drive, died Saturday, April 25, 2009, in her home. Mrs. Brigman was a lifetime member of Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Auxiliary and N.C. Society of Hospital Volunteers. The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Monday, April 27, 2009, in Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home chapel by Allison Collier. Burial will...
Lola S. Hales
Apr 25, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Lola S. Hales, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, April 25, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 2 p.m. Friday, May 1, 2009, in West Fayetteville Baptist Church with the Rev. Tony Wilson officiating. She is survived by her husband, William C. \"Bill\" Hales of the home, a son,...
Irene S. Cooper
Apr 24, 2009
HOPE MILLS - Mrs. Irene S. Cooper, 84, of 5426 Spreading Branch Road, died Friday, April 24, 2009, in her residence. Mrs. Cooper was a charter member of Lafayette Baptist Church, a member of the Senior Choir, Keen Agers and Missions. She loved her church and friends and loved to travel. Mrs. Cooper was close to her family and loved...
Charles \"Jack\" Hughes
Apr 20, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Charles W. \"Jack\" Hughes, 81, of 2128 Elvira St., died Monday, April 20, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. Hughes was retired as a firefighter and dispatcher from the Fayetteville Fire Department's Haymount Station No. 2. He was owner of C.W. Hughes Fire Extinguisher Sales & Services for many years. He was an Army veteran. He...
Kenneth E. Raynor
Apr 18, 2009
Kenneth E. Raynor LINDEN - Kenneth Edward Raynor, 68, of Linden, died Saturday, April 18, 2009, in Maria Parham Hospital in Henderson. Mr. Raynor was the retired owner-operator of Kenneth E. Raynor Logging Co. in Linden. He was a member of Erwin United Methodist Church and a member of the Neil S. Stewart Masonic Lodge in Erwin. Mr. Raynor was...
Juanita V. Pitts
Apr 15, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Juanita V. Pitts, 84, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center. Mrs. Pitts attended Calvary Baptist Church. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Sloan Pitts; and sons, Jack Carol Pitts and Robin Pitts. She leaves to cherish her memory her son, Gary Pitts and his wife, Joy, of...
Holland Lee Brinkley
Apr 15, 2009
Brinkley, Holland L. FAYETTEVILLE - Holland Lee Brinkley, 92, passed away Wednesday, April 15, 2009, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. He was born in Davidson County on Aug. 7, 1916, to Charles Dusenberry Brinkley and Carrie Koontz Brinkley. He graduated from High Point College and received a master's degree from the University of North Carolina....
Emma O. Faircloth
Apr 14, 2009
AUGUSTA, Ga. - Entered into rest Tuesday, April 14, 2009, at University Hospital, Mrs. Emma Overby Faircloth, 90, of Augusta. Mrs. Faircloth was a native of Fayetteville, N.C., and was happily raised in the Methodist Children's Home in Raleigh, N.C. With her beloved husband, Kenneth Owen Faircloth, she owned and operated Queen Anne Florist in Fayetteville. After retirement, she worked...
John W. Koonce
Apr 13, 2009
John W. Koonce FAYETTEVILLE - John Wallace Koonce, 75, of 509 Oakridge Ave., died Monday, April 13, 2009. He was a Navy veteran. Services: Memorial, 11a.m. Saturday in First Christian Church. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Thursday and 6 to 8 p.m. Friday at the home. Survived by: Wife, Clara; children, Carra Spain and Greg; siblings, Pat Owens and William;...
Paula W. Bleakley
Apr 13, 2009
Paula Wright Bleakley FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Paula Wright Bleakley, 83, of 3018 Ravenhill Drive, died Monday, April 13, 2009. Services: Memorial, 11 a.m. Saturday, visitation following, in Highland Presbyterian Church. Burial in family cemetery at Oak Hill Cemetery in Hammond. Survived by: Husband, Albert; children, Pamela Ware, Linda Zagar, Donna Cornwell, Barbara Walenga, Amy Nogosek and Craig; and five grandchildren....
E.J. Kennedy
Apr 11, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Edward J. \"E.J.\" Kennedy departed this life for his heavenly home Saturday, April 11, 2009. E.J. graduated from Fayetteville High and served in the U.S. Navy during the Korean War. He also retired from the U.S. Postal Service and was a member of Hay Street United Methodist Church and Creasy Proctor Masonic Lodge. Funeral services will be conducted...
Gailia \"Billie\" Edge
Apr 7, 2009
FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Gailia \"Billie\" Edge, 79, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, April 7, 2009. Funeral services will be held graveside, at 2 p.m. Thursday, April 9, 2009, in Lafayette Memorial Park. The family will receive friends from noon to 1:30 p.m. Thursday at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home in Fayetteville. She is survived by a daughter, Marcia Edge Lee and her husband...
Raul A. Smith
Apr 6, 2009
Smith, Raul A. SPRING LAKE - Raul Alonzo Smith, 18, of 62 Robeson Court, died Monday, April 6, 2009. Raul's sense of humor and ability to love unconditionally is memorable. He took into account everyone's needs and dreams. He did not sweat the small stuff. Raul was loving, funny, creative, and intent on making the world realize that you should...
A. Merrill Mclaurin, Sr
Apr 6, 2009
A. Merrill McLaurin FAYETTEVILLE - A. Merrill McLaurin, 90, of Heritage Suites, formerly of Wade, died Monday, April 6, 2009, at Heritage Suites. Merrill was born Jan 8, 1919, in Wade. He married Thelma Melton on June 9, 1940. A lifetime resident of Wade, he was active in his community. He was a Democratic precinct chairman, served on the Wade...
Ruby T. Long
Apr 6, 2009
Ruby Todd Long FAYETTEVILLE - Mrs. Ruby Todd Long, 94, of Fayetteville, died Monday, April 6, 2009. Services: Graveside, 2 p.m. today in Cross Creek Cemetery. Visitation, following the service. Survived by: Son, Lewis; daughters, Marjorie Loy and Barbara Fischer; two grandchildren; and four great-grandchildren. Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home of Fayetteville.
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