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Gene Austin Knowles

Gene Austin Knowles

Sep 6, 2022

Gene Austin Knowles, 82 of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, September 6, 2022, at Moore Regional Medical Center.

Gene was born on September 1, 1940, in Sampson County to the late James Weaver Knowles and Ada Horne Knowles.

He retired as Asphalt Plant Manager from Crowell Construction. He was a member of Massey Hill Lions...

Rajah Alexander Arab

Rajah Alexander Arab

Sep 5, 2022

Rajah Alexander Arab was born on February 23, 1929 in Fort Bragg, NC to Alexander Assad Arab (d) and Najla Boutros Arab (d), both immigrants from Lebanon. He is survived by his wife Jamale Chouery Arab (married September 3, 1955), son Alex Arab (wife Kathy Ross), five grandchildren, and eight great grandchildren. Preceding him in death are daughter Zana...

Robert Steven "Stevie" Cooper

Robert Steven "Stevie" Cooper

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. Robert Steven "Stevie" Cooper, 45, of Fayetteville, departed this world to be with his Heavenly Father Thursday September 1, 2022.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, September 6, 2022 at 2pm at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home with Rev. Terry Cummings, Rev. Jerry Groves, and Rev. Ronnie Johnson officiating. The family will receive friends prior to...

Santos Pena

Santos Pena

Sep 1, 2022

Mr. Santos Pena, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, at his residence.

Santos was born September 24, 1931, in Puerto Rico, to the late Jose and Benera Paula Alvarado Pena.  He served in the US Army and retired as an automobile body shop technician.  Santos was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. ...

Aida Maritza Benitez (Escalera)  Ruffin

Aida Maritza Benitez (Escalera) Ruffin

Sep 1, 2022

Mrs. Aida Maritza Benitez Ruffin, 63, formerly of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 1, 2022, in Puerto Rico.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, September 9, 2022 at 11:00 am at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Online condolences may be left at http://www.jerniganwarren.com

Arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, NC 28301...

Marc Lynn Lovick

Marc Lynn Lovick

Aug 31, 2022

Mr. Marc Lynn Lovick, 44, of Mount Olive, NC, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at UNC Health Wayne, Goldsboro, NC.

Marc was born January 1, 1978, to Ronald W. Lovick and Donna Harrelson.  He worked as a security guard.

In addition to his parents, Marc is survived by his sister, Christi Jones and his brother,...

Shelby Jean (Fields)  Rabon

Shelby Jean (Fields) Rabon

Aug 31, 2022

Mrs. Shelby Jean Fields Rabon, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, died Wednesday, August 31, 2022, at the Cardinal Care of Hope Mills.

Shelby was born November 19, 1936, in Columbus County, NC, to the late Fred Fields and Mary Elizabeth Griffin Fields.  She retired from Guy Schools, Inc., Fayetteville and was a member of Stedman Baptist Church.  She...

Betty Jane (Leverett)  Bohannon

Betty Jane (Leverett) Bohannon

Aug 27, 2022

Mrs. Betty Jane Bohannon, born June 20,1932, in Toccoa, Georgia, died Saturday, August 27, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Betty was a devout Christian who enjoyed spending time listening to Christian music and talking about her family whom she loved dearly.

She was preceded in death by her husband, Fred Bohannon; two sons, ...

Wayne Smith

Wayne Smith

Aug 27, 2022

Wayne Smith, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, August 27, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Wayne was born March 16, 1932 in Carroll County, VA to the late Eliza Ann Boyd and Edward Hoke Smith. He was preceded in death by his wife of 65 years, Mary Woody Smith; brothers, Edward Hoke Smith, Jr.,...

Dean Aubrey Brown

Dean Aubrey Brown

Aug 26, 2022

Dean Aubrey Brown, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday evening, August 26, 2022, at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.

Dean was born on March 31, 1928 in Bellevue, Ohio to the late Aubrey Charles Brown and Gretchen Mary Loudenslagel Brown. He was preceded in death by his wife of 69 years, Margaret Ann Brown and a sister,...

Leslie Vicki (Turley)  Thaxton

Leslie Vicki (Turley) Thaxton

Aug 23, 2022

Leslie Vicki Thaxton, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, August 23, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Vicki was born May 31, 1955 in South Charleston, West Virginia to the late Metzel Cochran and Morris Turley.

Vicki loved working with children having been a kindergarten teacher. She was a member of Grace Baptist...

Ricky Lee Roberts

Ricky Lee Roberts

Aug 19, 2022

Mr. Ricky Lee Roberts, 65, of Fayetteville, NC, died Friday, August 19, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Ricky was born September 20, 1956, in Detroit, Michigan.  He was raised by the late Chuck Curtis Casebeer and Coreen Roberts Casebeer.  Ricky was retired from the US Army, Special Forces.  He worked as a paralegal for the...

Stanley Carl  (Stosh) Stankiewicz

Stanley Carl (Stosh) Stankiewicz

Aug 18, 2022

Major Stanley Carl (Stosh) Stankiewicz, US Army (Ret), age 89, of Fayetteville, NC went to his eternal rest on Thursday, August 18, 2022 in Cape Fear Valley Hospital surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Bridgeport CT on September 27, 1932 to John and Mary (Pikarska) Truhowsky Stankiewicz. In addition to his parents, he is predeceased by...

Mary Louise (Todd)  Patrick

Mary Louise (Todd) Patrick

Aug 18, 2022

Mrs. Mary Louise Todd Patrick, 78, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, August 18, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Mary was born July 19, 1944, in Tabor City, NC, to the late Fred Devone Todd and Gurthie Nealy Todd.  She was the owner of a furniture store.

Mary is survived by her husband, Norman...

Carol Waldron Mullins

Carol Waldron Mullins

Aug 17, 2022

Carol Waldron Mullins, 90, of Fayetteville, NC went to live with Jesus on Wednesday, August 17, 2022.

Carol was born November 11, 1931, in McDowell County, West Virginia, to the late James and Vivian Waldron.

Carol's Christian faith was a daily and essential part of her life.  She was a devoted wife to her late...

James Keith Pugh, Sr.

James Keith Pugh, Sr.

Aug 15, 2022

James Keith Pugh, Sr., 76, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, August 15, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

James was born December 26, 1945, in Washington, DC to the late Annie Lee Thaggard and David Marshall Pugh. He was preceded in death by his wife, Linda Grey Pugh; son, James Keith Pugh, Jr., sister, Deloris...

Nancy Thomas Bennett

Nancy Thomas Bennett

Aug 11, 2022

Nancy Thomas Bennett, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, August 11, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nancy was born in Wilmington, NC on November 12, 1932  to the late Leona Ellis and Ernest Thomas. She was preceded in death by her son, Roy Bennett.

Memorial services will be held on Wednesday, August...

Gayle (Martin)  Braxton

Gayle (Martin) Braxton

Aug 9, 2022

Mrs. Gayle Martin Braxton, 86, of Godwin, passed away peacefully at home, Tuesday, August 9, 2022, in the presence of her loved ones.

Gayle was born November 27, 1935, to the late Lewis Melvin Martin and Evelyn Grace Williams Martin.  She was born in Graham, NC where she spent all her childhood. She attended Graham High School...

Faye Culbreth Lewis

Faye Culbreth Lewis

Aug 8, 2022

Faye Culbreth Lewis, 61, of Fayetteville gained her angel wings to fly to her heavenly home on Monday, August 8, 2022 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Faye was born November 30, 1960 in Hazelhurst, Mississippi to Donna Emily Foss and the late Kenneth Alexander Culbreth. She was preceded in death by her...

Gisela (Baureis)  Chadwick

Gisela (Baureis) Chadwick

Aug 7, 2022

Mrs. Gisela Baureis Chadwick, 79, of Fayetteville, NC, died Sunday, August 7, 2022, at the Scotland Regional Hospice, Laurinburg, NC, surrounded by her family.

Gisela was born October 22, 1942, in Manheim, Germany.  She was a seamstress.  Gisela was preceded in death by her husband, Thomas Chadwick and her brother, Ludwig Baureis.

Gisela was survived...

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