Obituary Listing

Jun 30, 2023

Dr. Manuel S. Tayao, a distinguished physician passed away on Friday, June 30, 2023, at his home with his family and caregiving team by his side. As his family reflects on his life, they are filled with both fond memories and a profound sense of loss.

A small blessing with military funeral honors will be held on...

Jun 28, 2023

Our beloved mother, grandmother, great grandmother, aunt, and friend, Sarah Plyler, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2023, in Clayton, NC at the age of 93 years. She will be lovingly remembered by her children: Patsy Davis (Ron) of Cary, Twyla Ramos (Johnnie) of Fayetteville, and Carol Smith (Willie) of Smithfield; grandchildren: Andrea Gonzalez (Ronalds), Morgan Franklin (David), Tony...

Jun 26, 2023

Parrish "James" Powers went to be with the Lord on June 26, 2023. Parrish was 51 years old. His life would seem too short to many, but those of us who were blessed to be touched by him, understand that his existence and the imprint he left on our hearts exceed the quantity of time that he stayed here....

Jun 24, 2023

Austin Wayne Braun, 25, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, June 24, 2023 at his residence.

Austin was born on March 28, 1998, in Cumberland County to Daniel Wayne Braun and Billie Jo Adkins. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend to all who knew him. As a young boy he was involved...

Jun 23, 2023

Mattie Ruth Stoudenmire Chadwell, 93, formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away at Brookdale Asheboro on June 23, 2023. Born on July 14, 1929 in Meridian, MS, she was the daughter of the late Theophilus Leonard (T.L.) Stoudenmire and Stacy Iona Torrance Stoudenmire.

Ruth graduated from Meridian High School in 1947 and moved to Washington, DC in 1949...

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs. Keiko Ishikawa Mellott, 80, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at her residence.

Keiko was born September 16, 1942, in Takasaki, Japan, to the late Tadashi Ishikawa and Nobuko Chiba Ishikawa.  A natural born artist, Keiko returned to school after raising her children and applied her talents to hair styling.  Keiko was affiliated with...

Jun 22, 2023

Jean Stanley Adkins, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, June 22, 2023.

Jean was born in Richmond County to the late Dosie Stanley and Dezzree Lea.

Jean was the owner and operator of House of Quilting, where she held a patent for her very own Quilting Thimble. Jean and her husband James traveled many...

Jun 22, 2023

Mrs. Chong Sun Chin Sibley, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, June 22, 2023, at the Wickshire Creek Crossing, Raeford, NC.

Chong was born March 20, 1938, in South Korea to the late Sok Chun Chin and Tu Sul Kim.  She was a homemaker and a member of Spring Lake Gospel Assembly of God.  Chong was preceded...

Jun 21, 2023

Roberta McConnell Gore, 81 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday June 21, 2023.

Born on December 6, 1941,  in Brooklyn, NY to the late Robert McConnell and Emeline Harris McConnell.

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her son Randy Michael Gore

She was a retired teacher...

Jun 17, 2023

Helen Louise (West) Little, 84 years young of New Orleans, LA, and formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Saturday, June 17, 2023. She had suffered from Alzheimer's for some time.

Helen was a wife, a mother, a sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, a businessperson, and friend. She was a barber for 33 years. Helen had Barber Shops in Thomasville,...

Jun 16, 2023

Rodger Eugene Bain of Eastover has earned his wings and through God's Saving Grace has entered the Kingdom of Heaven on Friday, June16, 2023.

Rodger passed away at his home in the presence of his daughter, Robbin, Steven (husband), his friend Dee, fur babies and his hospice team. He was 80 years young.

Rodger, also...

Jun 15, 2023

George Morfi, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC, age 66, passed at his home June 15, 2023.  He is the son of the late Jorge Morfi and Hildegard Morfi.

George was born in Brooklyn, New York City, NY, and grew up on the move in his early years as an Army Brat.  He graduated from Pine Forest Sr. High...

Jun 14, 2023

Jean Hollingsworth Shields Warren, 99, daughter of the late Eugene and Annie Hollingsworth, passed away on Wednesday, June 14, 2023, at The Carteret Landing in Morehead City, NC. She was born on August 28, 1923, in Fayetteville, NC. She attended Haymount Elementary School and graduated June 1940 from Fayetteville High School. She married Vincent Hooper Shields on October 6,...

Jun 13, 2023

Mrs. Barbara Jean Chapman-Nellis, 69, of Williamston, NC, died Tuesday, June 13, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC.

Barbara was born April 5, 1954, to the late Howard Clark Chapman and Margaret Jean Kerr.  Growing up as a military child gave Barbara the opportunity to travel and instilled in her a love of exploration. ...

Jun 12, 2023

Gwendolyn Virginia McLaurin Edwards, 82, of Eastover passed away on Monday, June 12, 2023, at First Health Medical Center in Moore County after a brief illness.

Gwen was born on November 20, 1940, in Eastover to the late David Worth McLaurin and Virginia Melvin McLaurin.

She was a 1959 graduate of Central High School, and...

Jun 10, 2023

The light has gone from my world – my husband Robert David Reeser (64) of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on June 10, 2023, after a heroic battle with cancer. He faced his final days with the strength and humor he was so well known for. He was surrounded by family and friends as he peacefully slipped away and we...

Jun 10, 2023

Joshua Rafael Martinez Gonzalez, 28, of Fayetteville died suddenly Saturday morning June 10, 2023.

Joshua was born on February 19,1995 in Puerto Rico. He was employed as a battery charger at Smithfield.

He loved spending time in the kitchen cooking as well as eating out. In his spare time, you could find Joshua playing his...

Jun 5, 2023

John Alvie Sargent, 71, passed away on Monday, June 5, 2023 at the VA Medical Center.

John was born June 2, 1952 in Flint, Michigan to the late Constance and John Sargent. He was preceded in death by his brothers, Kris and Kurt Sargent.

He retired from the Army in 1999 as acting Sergeant Major;...

Jun 5, 2023

Born January 6th, 1940 and went to join the Lord on June 5th, 2023.

Janet was the eldest child of the late Reverend Ewell D. Rogers and Martha J. Rogers. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly A. Carpenter of Fayetteville, NC, her grandchildren, Marie A. Dombrowski and Dylan D. Dombrowski; her sister Sandra Rogers, Violet Morris,...

Jun 5, 2023

Mrs. Patricia Ann Stephens McMillan, 77, died Monday, June 5, 2023, at the Carolina Inn, Fayetteville, NC.

Patricia was born November 11, 1945, in Lumberton, NC, to the late Ralph W. Stephens and Ethel Lucille McDuffie Stephens.  She was a bookkeeper for a furniture company.  Patricia was a member of Northwood Temple Church.  She was preceded in...