Obituary Listing

Nov 10, 2023

Hannah Huske McLean Mendelsohn, 64, of Fayetteville died Friday, November 10, 2023.  Hannah was born April 11, 1959, in Fayetteville. She was the daughter of the late Margaret Huske deRosset McLean and Dr. James Wilton McLean.

Hannah attended Fayetteville Academy, and graduated from Terry Sanford High School. She then attended Louisburg College and received her Bachelor's degree...

Nov 7, 2023

Fredrick Eric Gray, 57, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Eric was loved by all who knew him, and he enjoyed helping his neighbors and friends with home projects and maintenance.

He is predeceased by his parents, Charles and Gloria Jean Gray.

He is survived by his brother, Lance Gray...

Nov 7, 2023

Mrs. Shirley Ann Strange Stanley, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, November 7, 2023, at her residence with her family by her side.

Shirley was born December 28, 1935, in Sumter, SC, to the late Dalcho Eugene Strange and Lila Mae Drose Strange. She was a homemaker. Shirley was preceded in death by her husband, Ira "Bo"...

Nov 7, 2023

Emma Lee Worthington, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023.

Emma was born on October 9, 1931, in Cumberland County, to the late Hervey Parker and Molly Elizabeth Faircloth Parker.

She was a member of Judson Baptist Church.  Emma had a love for animals, especially her two cats.

She was...

Nov 5, 2023

Robert Alan Schweineberg, 68, of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023, in his home with his family by his side.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Frances Schweinberg. He was a 1973 graduate of 71st High School.  He loved Mustangs and his ' 67 Chevelle.

A graveside service...

Nov 4, 2023

Mr. Derek Dean Lauterbach, 41, of Fayetteville, NC, and formerly of Watseka, IL, passed away on November 4, 2023, at his home.

Derek was born September 25, 1982, in Watseka, IL, to David and Debbie Lauterbach.  He served in the US Army as an 11-Bravo in the 82nd Airborne.  Derek was a concrete finisher and tile setter...

Nov 4, 2023

Michael "Mikey" Douglas Hicks, of Fayetteville, NC, passed unexpectedly on Saturday, November 4, 2023, in Greenville, NC.  Mikey loved his family, friends, his cat, and a good debate anytime of the day. You could always find him spending time outside and simply enjoying nature. His wit and infectious humor were legendary. Mikey was a smart, compassionate, kind, old soul...

Nov 3, 2023

Arthur (Jerry) Madison Brown, Jr., 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, November 3, 2023 at his residence.

Jerry was the only child of Arthur Madison and Eva Brown. He was born in Greensboro and lived there for the early part of his life. He joined the Army in 1951 and was stationed at Fort Bragg during...

Nov 2, 2023

With heavy hearts, the family of Rev. Dr. John Hedgepeth is deeply saddened to announce the passing of Mrs. Dorothy Fay Bullard Hedgepeth. Fay passed into the arms of the Lord on November 2, 2023, at 2:09 p.m.

Born in Rockingham, North Carolina, to her loving parents James Herman and Doretha "Dot" Rainwater Bullard, Fay's parents emphasized...

Nov 1, 2023

Tsuruko "Sue" Nakazato Weiss, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 1, 2023, at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation Center.

Tsuruko was born on November 10, 1936, in Nakijin Nakasone, Okinawa to the late Tokujiro Nakazato and Kana Oshiro.  Her father passed away when she was 6 years old and was raised by a single mother...

Oct 30, 2023

Betty Faye Stephens Willoughby, 79, of 4714 Watauga Road, died Monday, October 30, 2023, in Bayfront Hospice St Petersburg, FL.  She was born January 23, 1944, in Lumberton NC to James Ennis Stephens and Virginia Grace Taylor.

Betty was a hairdresser, loving mother, and a woman full of love and grace.

A funeral service will...

Oct 28, 2023

Jimmy L. Henley, Jr., 55, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at his residence with his family by his side.

Jimmy was born on January 28, 1968, in Germany to Jimmy L. Henley, Sr. and the late Linda Stubbs Henley.

Jimmy was self-employed as a private investigator and began his career as...

Oct 28, 2023

Mr. Harold Tolar, a beloved resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Saturday, October 28, 2023, at the age of 86, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Harold's life was a testament to his dedication, commitment, and unwavering love for his family, community, and his various affiliations.

Born on August 15, 1937, in Fayetteville, Harold was...

Oct 27, 2023

(SGM) Robert Jay Kerstetter, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, October 27, 2023, at Womack Army Medical Center.

Robert was born March 20, 1946, in Wenatchee, WA to the late James Barnes Kerstetter and Catherine Nance Jones Kerstetter.  He retired from the US Army.

Robert is survived by his wife, Roberta Isaacs Kerstetter; sons, Christopher...

Oct 26, 2023

Mrs. May Yin Mark of Fayetteville, NC, passed peacefully on her 94th birthday, Thursday, October 26, 2023, at her residence surrounded by her family.

May was born October 26, 1929, in China.  May was the owner/operator of the Young China Laundry in downtown Fayetteville for many years.  She enjoyed being at the beach and especially fishing off...

Oct 23, 2023

James Arthur Depew, 59, of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with our Lord on October 23, 2023.

James, known lovingly by all as 'Jim,' was born in Brunswick, Maine in 1964 to Charley Depew and MaryLee (McKinney) Depew. Though Maine was his first home, he also spent time in San Diego, California and Boone, Iowa, where...

Oct 22, 2023

Mrs. Hsing-O Wang Long, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, October 22, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Hsing-O was born May 28, 1937, in Taiwan.  She was a homemaker.  Hsing-O was a loving wife, mother, and grandmother.  She enjoyed cooking, but her specialty was Taiwanese cuisine.

Hsing-O is survived by her husband, Thomas...

Oct 18, 2023

Corey Alan Culver, 29, of St. Pauls, passed away on Wednesday, October 18, 2023, in Denton Texas.

Corey was born on July 24, 1994, in Cumberland County to Douglas Lee Culver and the late Pamela Benton.

He attended Hoke County and Harnett County Schools during his younger years. He was a veteran of the US...

Oct 15, 2023

Mrs. Donna Lou Bagley Wheeler, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, October 15, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Donna was born October 13, 1950, in Fayetteville, NC, to Walter Reese Bagley and Vara Beatrice Beard Bagley.  She enjoyed volunteering at Martha's table through Person Street United Methodist Church, where she was a lifelong member. ...

Oct 13, 2023

Eugene Richard Burger, 71, of Fayetteville, formerly of Lorida, Florida passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Eugene was born on August 31, 1952, in Plymouth, Indiana to the late Eugene Elbert Burger and Betty Jane Muffley Burger.

He was a U.S. Navy Vietnam Veteran.  In addition to serving...