Obituary Listing

Aug 9, 2023

Robert Haywood McDonald, (Bob) 76, of Eastover and Wrightsville Beach passed away at home surrounded by family on Wednesday, August 9, 2023. He was born December 20, 1946, to the late Haywood Franklin McDonald and Lucille McLaurin McDonald.

After attending Campbell University, Bob joined his brother Kenneth at McDonald Lumber Company which was founded by their father....

Aug 8, 2023

Ken Wilson, 78, of Wade passed away on Tuesday, August 8, 2023 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Ken was born on November 29, 1944 in New Bern, North Carolina to the late Louise Howell and Henry Leon Wilson. He was preceded in death by his wife Alice Jackson Wilson; siblings, Tim Wilson and Linda Long....

Aug 7, 2023

Malina Cummings Lowery, 47, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 7, 2023, at her residence.

Malina was born on March 19, 1976, in Milwaukee, Wisconsin. She was a graduate of Pine Forest High School, and Fayetteville State University. She was employed at RCI as a counselor.

She was an awesome mother to her sons...

Aug 5, 2023

Mrs. Marilyn Rene Funderburk Bullock, 69, of Stedman, NC, passed Saturday, August 5, 2023, at Duke University Medical Center, Durham, NC.

Marilyn was born July 1, 1954, in Monroe, NC, to the late Donald Carson Funderburk and Maxine Carolyn Austin Funderburk.  She was self-employed at Professional Opticians and attended Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church.  Marilyn was preceded in...

Aug 3, 2023

Milton Wesley Jackson, III (Jay), 45, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away unexpectedly on August 3, 2023, from treatment complications during his heroic battle with cancer. His family is deeply saddened by his sudden death.

Jay was a private and quiet person, but very witty and full of fun! He was a cigar enthusiast and was well...

Jul 31, 2023

Janet Hall Schaefer, 80, of Swansboro, passed Monday, July 31, 2023, at Carteret General in Morehead City.

Janet was born November 1, 1942, to the late Warren Ward Schaefer and Inez Schaefer Lapke in Cumberland County, NC.

In her formative years, she was known to be an avid tennis and golf player, who also enjoyed...

Jul 30, 2023

Entrepreneur, Trailblazer, Mother, Grandmother and Friend, Janice Adel Bunce Johnson, went to be with her Savior on Sunday, July 30th in Stedman, NC at the age of 91 years old. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Robert Lamarr Johnson, Jr. of Fayetteville, Dwight Kim Johnson of Wilson (Karen),  Emily Johnson Jones of Stedman (Mardy), and Jay Ashley...

Jul 30, 2023

Sara Esther Vogenberger, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 30, 2023 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Sara was born April 1, 1934 in Clarion Co., PA to the late Laura and Willis Seybert. She was preceded in death by her husbands,  Harry P. Vogenberger and Bill Cisco; daughter, Lisa V....

Jul 25, 2023

William Alfred Maynor, Sr., 75, of Fayetteville, NC went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, July 25, 2023, at his home.

He was a graduate of Les Maxwell High School, from there he furthered his career at FTCC in Mechanical Engineering. After 33 years of working for the Monsanto Corporation he went on to start his...

Jul 25, 2023

Margaret White McCaskill, 80, of Myrtle Beach, SC and formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away Tuesday, July 25, 2023 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Margaret was born December 9, 1942 in Chesterfield Co., SC to the late Grace and Albert White. She was preceded in death by her husband, David Lee McCaskill;...

Jul 22, 2023

Nicholas Tavel Grady, ("Nick,"  "CareBear,") age 40, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, crossed over to Heaven to be with God on July 22, 2023. He was taken from us way too soon and is missed by so many!

Nick was born in Oklahoma City, on May 24,1983. He graduated from Del City High School in Oklahoma and was...

Jul 17, 2023

Chase Patterson Hearn, 83, passed away unexpectedly July 17, 2023 in Williamsburg, Virginia

A native of Raleigh, NC, Chase's parents were Henry H. and Ruby Blake Graves Hearn.

Chase earned a BS in electrical engineering at North Carolina State University and an MS in electrical engineering at the University of Virginia. He joined NASA in...

Jul 17, 2023

Juliette McCaskill Brantley of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on July 17, 2023.

Mrs. Brantley was born in Cumberland County on October 26, 1926, to Ada B. Carter McCaskill and Kenneth Scott McCaskill.

Mrs. Brantley was predeceased by her husband, Eugene Fields "Gene" Brantley, with whom she operated Brantley Electronic Supply in Fayetteville for many years....

Jul 17, 2023

Born near Parkton, NC, in 1939, as the 10th child of Lonnie Ervin and Mary Regan Pearce, Benny and his family, soon after his birth, moved to Saint Pauls, NC, where he attended school. He became a letter recipient playing on outstanding high school football, basketball, and baseball teams. Always an admirer of his many talented teammates, he was...

Jul 14, 2023

Norma Patton-Burhman, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, July 14, 2023 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Norma was born January 8, 1936, in Albany, Kentucky to the late Ola Anna and Curtis Willen. She was preceded in death by her husband, George Patton and sisters, Jo Deford, Patricia Schaeffer, and Ann Odier.

Jul 8, 2023

Thomas James Gravley, Jr, age 91, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, July 8, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Thomas was born July 14, 1931, in Pulaski, VA, to the late Thomas James Gravley, Sr and Lara Gertrude Henley.  He retired from the US Army.

Thomas is survived by two daughters; Jeannen McKnight (Charles)...

Jul 6, 2023

Mr. Steven Carlyle Williams, 76, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, July 6, 2023, at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center, Fayetteville.

Steven was born March 26, 1947, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late Gordon Carlyle Williams and Virginia Azelene Faircloth Williams.  He was a Veteran of the US Navy and was an accountant with Kelly-Springfield Tire/Goodyear....

Jul 5, 2023

Pong Kim Hilsenbeck, 82 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, July 5, 2023

She is survived by her son, Michael John Chomo, Jr and her former husband, James Gilbert Hilsenbeck both of Fayetteville, NC

She Enjoyed Line Dancing, Karaoke and Fishing.

A Visitation will be held on Monday, July 10, 2023 from 6pm...

Jul 3, 2023

Johnnie Lee Wright, formerly of Fayetteville, ended his earthly journey July 3, 2023, at the young age of 61 years with family members by his side.

Johnnie was born November 3, 1961, in Incheon, Korea. He was an academically gifted 1980 graduate of Reid Ross High School. Johnnie was a true Star Trek "Trekkie" and lover of...

Jul 1, 2023

Petty Officer 2nd Class Jonathan Lofton Blue, 38, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, July 1, 2023, at his residence.

Jonathan was born August 20, 1984, in Fayetteville, NC, to Henry Franklin Blue and Patsy Ann Biggs Collins.  He was a much-loved son and a wonderful father and loved by so many!

Jonathan was a devoted...