Obituary Listing

Dec 11, 2023

Erika E. Kirkman, a long time resident of Cumberland County, passed away 11 December, 2023.

Through hard work and determination, she rose from humble beginnings to become a Post Exchange (PX) Manager. In time, she met the love of her life and they embarked on a lifetime journey of togetherness filling each day to the brim.

Dec 10, 2023

Mr. William James "Jim" Kiley, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, December 10, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Jim was born October 25, 1938, in Middletown, OH, to the late John Francis Kiley and Alice Zillig Kiley.  He served as a member of the Army Security Agency.  Jim retired after 30 years as a...

Dec 9, 2023

"Peace I leave with you; my peace I give you. I do not give to you as the world gives. Do not let your hearts be troubled and do not be afraid." (John 14:27)

Bobbie Ray Herring Ferrara, 92 of Wilmington, NC, and formerly of Selma, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior with her...

Dec 2, 2023

Randal Scott Peterman, 72, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 2, 2023, at his residence. Scott was a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and brother with a friendly and kind nature. He was a devoted family man, a proud and patriotic Veteran, and a longtime member of Campground United Methodist Church.

Scott was born on May...

Dec 1, 2023

Billy Carroll Nichols, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Billy was born on November 25, 1939, in Piedmont, SC, to the late James Ernest Nichols and Minnie Murrell Chandler Nichols.

He retired from the U.S. Army after 20+ years of service where he served...

Nov 28, 2023

Diane Marie (Majeski) Smith, 74, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on November 28, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.

Diane was born on January 2, 1949, to the late Therese and Chester Majeski.  She was a member of Good Shepherd Catholic Church, where before her extended illness, she served...

Nov 25, 2023

"For I am now ready to be offered and the time of my departed is at hand.  I have fought a good fight."

II Timothy 4: 6-7

Nita Reece was born in Grenada, West Indies on November 10, 1934 to the late Henry and Liceta Butler. On Saturday, November 25, 2023, Nita completed her earthly...

Nov 25, 2023

Mrs. Donna Diane Sanut Recod, 80, of Fayetteville, NC, arrived at her heavenly home on Saturday, November 25, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family and many dear friends.

Donna was born June 10, 1943, in Sacramento, CA, to the late Paul Calivozo Sanut and Charlotte Grigsby Sanut.  She was a home-legacy...

Nov 23, 2023

Mrs. Sara Reeves Foy, 90, of Greenville, NC, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at the ECU Home Health & Hospice, Greenville, NC.

Sara was born November 16, 1933, to the late Perlie Austin Reeves and Bertha Holmes Reeves.  She retired from First Citizens Bank after 38 years of service.

Sara...

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. William "Bill" Ralph Cain, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, November 23, 2023.

William was born October 27, 1936, in Pensacola, FL, to the late Chester Byrd Cain and Doris Alene Stephens Cain.  He was a sales representative for Blue Cross Blue Shield of North Carolina. He officiated numerous sports across Eastern NC and was a...

Nov 23, 2023

Mrs. Linda Gail Carter Bayless, 67, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Linda was born September 17, 1956, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late Harvey Raymond Carter and Elsie May Owen Carter.  She was a homemaker.  Linda was preceded in death by her brother, Harvey "Ray" Carter III.

Nov 22, 2023

Opal Jackson White ,98, of Maggie Valley, NC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, November 22, 2023 at Maggie Valley Nursing and Rehab with her granddaughter Darlene Brady by her side.

She was preceded in death by her father, Lee Roy Jackson and mother Mary Eason Jackson and her husband Luther David White; two daughters,...

Nov 20, 2023

Raymond Yoshizo Matsumura, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, November 20, 2023.

Raymond was born on the Big Island of Hawaii on May 5, 1935.  He left his island home to join the Army in 1954. He was a decorated veteran of the Vietnam and Korean War. After retiring from 22 years in the military, he...

Nov 20, 2023

Mrs. Shelbia Bunnell Tetreault, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully Monday, November 20, 2023, with her loving daughter by her side.

Shelbia was born April 8, 1937, in Robeson County, NC, to the late Norman L. Bunnell and Macy Davis Bunnell. Shelbia was preceded in death by her loving husband of 45 years, Donald Paul Tetreault:...

Nov 18, 2023

Ms. April Gail Corbett, 59, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her immediate family.

April was born April 11, 1964, in Little Rock, AR, to the late Isaac Joseph Corbett and Patricia May Heisler Martinez.

After obtaining a degree in nursing, April worked as a...

Nov 18, 2023

Alice Kathleen Frisbie, 96, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023.

She was born January 4, 1927, in Hildalgo County, TX to William Elwood and Ruth Lenore Rogers.

Alice was a faithful member of Haymount United Methodist Church; a member of Chapter Y of the P.E.O.; and the Quilters Guild.  Prior to...

Nov 16, 2023

Michael Jason "Mikey" Hadley, 47, of Orange, CA, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at West Anaheim Medical Center, Orange, CA.  He is survived by his wife, Laura Odermatt Hadley; his daughter, Haley Jo Hadley; his mother, Brenda Jo Hadley, of Fayetteville, NC; his father, Louis Owen Hadley, Sr. (Young), of Summerville, SC;...

Nov 15, 2023

William Earl "Bill" Smith, 96, passed away peacefully on November 15, 2023, at the Carolina Inn, with his wife by his side. A native son of North Carolina, whose ancestors were among the early settlers of North Carolina, Bill was born October 9, 1927, in Wayne County, NC, the son of Alice (Daniels) and Amaziah Smith.  Preceding him in...

Nov 14, 2023

Margaret Elneta Bass Heustess, 86, of Bladenboro passed away peacefully surrounded by her family on Tuesday, November 14, 2023.

Margaret was born on August 3, 1937, in Columbus County to the late Lonnie Bass and Glennie Mae McCall Bass.

She committed her life to being a farmer's wife and raising her children. She was a...

Nov 13, 2023

Mrs. Elsie Yvonne Godwin Calhoun, 81, of Fayetteville, died Monday, November 13, 2023, at Spring Arbor of Kinston.

Yvonne was born November 11, 1942, in Sampson County, NC, to the late Raymond Alton Godwin Sr. and Molly Mae Denning Godwin.  Yvonne received an associate degree at Worthington Business College, formerly located on Hay Street in Fayetteville, NC. ...