Obituary Listing

Oct 13, 2023

Mrs. Carmen Nera Betancourt, 87,of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, October 13, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Carmen was born July 16, 1936, in the Philippines.  She moved to Fayetteville in 1961.  Mrs. Betancourt enjoyed spending time with her friends at her store in the Bragg Boulevard Flea Market and playing bingo, traveling, and winning on...

Oct 10, 2023

Mr. Rowland Nathaniel Horne, Jr., 81, died Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at his home surrounded by his family.

Rowland was born September 25, 1942, in Hope Mills, NC, to the late Roland Nathaniel Horne, Sr. and Mattie Marie Edge.  He was a faithful member of Northwood Temple since 1977 and the owner/operator of Horne's Recovery and Towing. ...

Oct 10, 2023

Jean Garland Johnson, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2023, at Woodlands Nursing Home and Rehabilitation.

Jean was born on April 28, 1948, in Lee County to the late Sidney Everett Johnson, Sr. and Margret Elizabeth Hatch Johnson.

A private family service will be held.

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral...

Oct 9, 2023

Richard Henry Van Tassel, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Detroit, Michigan on February 1, 1949. He is retired from the US Army and served in the 82nd and the 101st Airborne Divisions.

A committal service with Full Military Honors will...

Oct 9, 2023

Mr. Robert Allen Parker, 59, of Raeford, died Monday, October 9, 2023, at FirstHealth Hospice and Palliative care in West End, NC.

Robert was born on August 31, 1964, to Ronald and Karin Parker. He worked many years as a manager at Hank's Car Wash until it closed then transitioned over to Walmart and enjoyed working and...

Oct 8, 2023

John Lee Tyndall, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023, at Highsmith Rainey Hospital with his family by his side.

Johnny was born on December 18, 1947, in Cumberland County.

He was a U.S. Marine veteran who served in the Vietnam War, receiving a Purple Heart. Johnny continued serving his community with...

Oct 7, 2023

Mr. Dewey Ray McLamb, 68, of Fayetteville died October 7, 2023.

Dewey served in the US Navy for close to 2 years as an Air Traffic Controller. He was awarded the National Defense Service Medal.

After serving in the Navy, he became a master mechanic. He used his skills to help people throughout his community...

Sep 29, 2023

Steven (Steve) K. Twaddle, 74, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on Friday September 29, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, after a short illness.

Steve was born August 19, 1949 in San Antonio, TX, to the late John Irvin Twaddle, Jr. and Gerda Irmgard Marie Siecke Twaddle.

Steve is survived by...

Sep 29, 2023

Michael Donald Bennett, 62, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, September 29, 2023, in his residence.

Michael is preceded in death as the son of  Donald John Bennett and Elizabeth Faye Davis. He was born in Fort Campbell, Kentucky on April 19,1961 in the base's military hospital.

Michael was a native of Fayetteville, N.C...

Sep 28, 2023

In the early morning hours of September 28, 2023, Dorothy Louise Daniel, known affectionately as "Granny," age 85, peacefully closed her eyes and was welcomed into her heavenly home. Her journey of faith, which began at the age of 16, carried her steadfastly for 69 remarkable years, preparing her for a joyous reunion with her Lord and Savior, Jesus...

Sep 28, 2023

Mr. Walter William Wilson, Sr., 81, of Eastover, NC, died Thursday, September 28, 2023, at the Durham VA Medical Center.

Walter was born November 9, 1941, in Durham, NC, to the late Wesley Jasper Wilson and Nellie Mae Hampstead Wilson.  He was a US Army Veteran and a retired truck driver.

Walter is survived by...

Sep 28, 2023

Marshall Craig Howie, 98, of Fayetteville died on September 28, 2023.

A Fayetteville native, Mr. Howie was born on May 29, 1925, to the late Samuel and Clara Howie.  He is survived by his wife of 71 years Betty Howie of Fayetteville, daughter Emily Howie (and husband Hal Norman) of Clarksville, VA, son Craig Howie of Washington,...

Sep 23, 2023

Jacqualin "Jackie" Williams Haire, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away at her residence on Saturday, September 23, 2023.

Jacqualin was born in Sampson County on October 6, 1937, to the late Raeford Williams and Lillian Page Williams.

She was a lifelong member of Stedman Church of God of Prophecy. She retired from K-Mart after many years...

Sep 20, 2023

Donald Hugh (Don) Orr was born December 30, 1930, in Kingfisher, Oklahoma, the second son of Hugh and Lois Dunlap Orr. He was reunited with his wife Polly, son Jeff, and many other relatives and friends in heaven on September 20, 2023.

Don married the love of his life, Polly, on August 3, 1952, and soon moved...

Sep 18, 2023

David Quincy Williams, Jr., 80, of Eastover passed away on Monday, September 18, 2023, at his home with his beloved family by his side.

David was born October 8, 1942, in Robeson County, NC to the late Dorothy Dove and David Quincy Williams, Sr.

David was a retired letter carrier with the U.S. Postal Service...

Sep 16, 2023

Lura Janice Vestal, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Saturday, September 16, 2023, at her home.  She was born August 29, 1932, in Harnett County, NC.  In addition to her parents, D. S. Williford and Lura Ryals Williford, Janice was preceded in death by her loving husband and best friend, George A. Vestal on February 19, 2009.  Also, her...

Sep 15, 2023

Joe Denning, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, September 15, 2023, at his residence surrounded by his family.

Joe was born on June 14, 1935, in Harnett County, to the late Joe Denning and Ava Moore Denning. He was a mason and was a member of the Phoenix #8 Masonic Lodge. He was retired from the...

Sep 14, 2023

Kay Brady Player passed away September 14, 2023, after an extended battle with Parkinson's Disease.  She was 80 years old.

Kay was born November 29, 1942, in Fayetteville, but grew up in Raeford, NC.  A 1961 graduate of Hoke County High School, Kay attended Lees-McRae College in Banner Elk, NC and thereafter received her Bachelors' Degree from...

Sep 13, 2023

Frances Loy Grimes, age 100, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died peacefully in her home on September 13, 2023.

She was born in 1923 in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Charles and Nellie Loy.

Frances was preceded in death by her husband, beloved Fayetteville dentist Dr. William Frankel Grimes in 2011 and her daughter Elizabeth Grimes Droessler ...

Sep 11, 2023

U.S. Army COL (Ret.) Edwin "Ed" Thomas Larr, Jr, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 11, 2023, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home.

Ed was born in Warren County, MS, to the late Edwin Thoms Larr, Sr. and Ruth Weaver Larr.

Left to cherish Ed's memory are his wife of 6o years, Mary Peagler...