Obituary Listing

Mar 18, 2026

Timothy Dwight Harrison, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 18, 2026, at Valley Hospice House.

Timothy was born September 17, 1955, to Richard Cecil Harrison and Tera C. Guy.  He was a long time bus driver for musical groups and was loved by all who knew him.

He is preceded in death by...

Mar 16, 2026

Jerry C. Bullock, of Supply and formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026, in Brunswick County.

Jerry was a devoted member of Northwood Temple in Fayetteville and, during his time at the coast, attended Highest Praise. He found great joy in spending time at the beach, especially at Browns Landing. A man of few...

Mar 14, 2026

Dr. Menno Pennink, a retired neurosurgeon, visionary developer, devoted husband, father, and pillar of the Fayetteville community, passed away peacefully surrounded by family and compassionate medical care at the age of 90 on March 14, 2026.

Dr. Pennink's life was a remarkable journey defined by persistence, brilliance, and service. Having endured the hardships of wartime Indonesia in...

Mar 12, 2026

Dr. Stephen Council Gooding, born on Nov. 9, 1934, in Sylva, North Carolina, passed into the next life on the morning of  March 12, 2026, at the age of 91.

Dr. Gooding is survived by his wife of thirty-eight years, Rhonda McAbee Gooding; his three children from a previous marriage, Stephen Gooding Jr. (Martha), Deane Gooding Hiles...

Mar 11, 2026

Bonita "Nita" Jeannette Russ, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, March 11, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nita was born July 9, 1956, in Duplin County to the late Wilbur and Alice Bostic.

Nita loved the Lord and faithfully attended Gourd Springs Baptist Church. She had a passion for teaching and enjoyed helping...

Mar 10, 2026

James Martin Wilkinson, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on November 30, 1941, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, James was the son of the late World War II veteran Sidney and Myrtle Wilkinson.

James had a lifelong passion for helping others and was always...

Mar 6, 2026

Shirley Mae Barefoot of Fayetteville, NC went peacefully to her heavenly home on March 6, 2026, and is now with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ.

Born on December 25, 1937, in Benson, NC, she was employed by Carolina Telephone until she retired to enjoyed life with her family and friends.  All were blessed by her incredible...

Mar 4, 2026

The world has lost a beautiful soul. Marilyn Lucille (Pingatore) Danis, 81, passed away peacefully March 4, 2026, in UNC Hospital Chapel Hill, surrounded by family and loved ones.

Marilyn was born in Sault Ste. Marie, Michigan on June 4, 1944, to Mary Carmola Pingatore and Sylvester Pingatore. She had a fiercely loving heart and a driven...

Feb 27, 2026

Robert passed away peacefully at his home Friday, February 27, 2026. He was born in Sacramento, California on December 26, 1955, to his parents Robert F. Howie, Sr, and Minnie S. Howie. After his father finished military service, they moved back to Fayetteville, NC. Robert was a graduate of E.E. Smith High School, and he attended N.C. State University....

Feb 27, 2026

CW4 (Ret.) Roy Lee Warren, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday, February 27, 2026, at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.  Born on November 4, 1934, in Asheville, NC, CW4 Warren grew up enjoying life as a lifeguard, paper delivery boy, and was a Western North Carolina boxing champion during his school age years.   He was born to...

Feb 22, 2026

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Malcolm L. Koonce, a proud veteran and devoted member of his community.

Malcolm answered the call to serve his country shortly after graduating from Seventy-First High School. In 1973, he enlisted in the United States Army and faithfully served until receiving his honorable discharge as a Private (PVT) in...

Feb 17, 2026

Brigadier General (retired) Joseph L. Nagel, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on February 17, 2026. He was born in Elmira, NY to the late William and Elvira Nagel.

Joe was the beloved husband of Charlotte, and father to Joseph Robert "Bob," who preceded him in death. He is survived by his daughter Melanie Monchick (Randy), his...

Feb 16, 2026

Judy Brinkley Knowles, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home surrounded by family on Monday, February 16, 2026. "Judy Lee" was born in Winston Salem, NC in 1945 to the late Holland Lee and Ruby Smith Brinkley of Davidson County. She was an alumnus of Ledford High School and attended East Carolina College and Campbell University.

Feb 16, 2026

James Morris Lucas, beloved husband, father, grandfather, and avid outdoorsman, passed away peacefully on February 16, 2026.

Born on December 27, 1943 in Macon, to Ralph and Cecil Lucas.  James was born and raised in Georgia and was a lifelong Georgia Bulldogs and Atlanta Braves fan.  He played high school basketball and joined the military after graduation....

Feb 15, 2026

Mr. Clarence Stewart Hough, 90, of Fayetteville, formerly of Coats, NC, entered eternal rest on Sunday, February 15, 2026, at home while being lovingly cared for by family.

Stewart was born in Harnett County on July 27, 1935, to Clarence R. and Mary S. Hough. Stewart was an only child but was lovingly welcomed into family of...

Feb 14, 2026

Jolene Cain Hopper, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Jolene was born August 9, 1934, in Bladen County to Rufus Alpine Cain and Bessie Cornelia Rice Cain and graduated from White Oak High School.  She was a member of Live Oak Methodist Church as a child...

Feb 12, 2026

Russell C. Farmer, 91, passed away on February 12th, 2026. Russell was born in Tway Hollow, KY and attended Hall High School. He is preceded in death by his parents Lee & Nell Farmer, his adoptive parents Russ & Ola Collins, his brother Dwain Farmer, and his sisters Patricia (Pat) Josephs & Mary (Jibby) Chambers. He is survived by...

Feb 8, 2026

Marie Jane Battipaglia Figliuolo, known as Jane, 91, of Fayetteville, formerly of New York, passed away peacefully on Sunday, February 8, 2026.

Jane was born on September 7, 1934, in Queens, New York, to the late Victor Battipaglia and Catherine Cafariello Battipaglia. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her beloved husband of...

Feb 5, 2026

On 5 February, 2026, God in His infinite and wise providence called to eternal rest our beloved and devoted wife and mother Deborah C. Foulks-Carter, one of two children born to Arthur Smith Sr. and Irma Pass Smith on February 18, 1949.

She was born and raised in Washington D.C., where she was baptized at St. Gabriel...

Feb 3, 2026

Linda Sue Hodgson, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 3, 2026, after a brief illness.

Linda was born on April 7, 1952, in Richmond, Virginia, to the late Mr. Gayle and Dorothy Fogg Gayle. One of four girls, Linda experienced the loss of her father at a young age, after which her family moved to...