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Robert Gentry Byrd, Sr.

Robert Gentry Byrd, Sr.

Jul 31, 2021

Robert Gentry Byrd, Sr., 81, died July 31, 2021.

Robert was preceded in death by his mother, Hattie Dees Byrd, his father, Paul C. Byrd, many uncles and aunts and cousins, and his infant grandson, Joshua Gentry Borton.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Carol West Byrd; daughter, Jennifer B. Bigger and husband, John...

Mary W. Smith

Mary W. Smith

Jul 29, 2021

Mary Edna Woody Smith, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at her residence with her beloved family by her side.

Mary was born January 15, 1932 in Swain County, NC to the late Lillie Mae Allen and William Worth Woody. She was preceded in death by a sister, Betty Woody. Mary was a...

Harriet Bruner Larson

Harriet Bruner Larson

Jul 28, 2021

Harriet B. Larson, 76, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away July 28, 2021, with her two sons by her side.

She was born to the late John Beach Bruner and Alma Ruth Dozier Bruner, September 24, 1944, in Dothan, Alabama. Preceded by her grandparents, Eddie Vesper Bruner & Ola Barefield Bruner, and Herbert Rupert Dozier & Hattie Jerkins...

Emma (Schleicher)  Tart

Emma (Schleicher) Tart

Jul 28, 2021

Emma Schleicher Tart, 86 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, July 28, 2021, at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield, N.C.

Emma was born on July 3, 1935, in Germany to the late Johann Georg Schleicher and  Maria Lina Stark Schleicher.

Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, August 4, 2021, at 12 noon at...

Sammy K. Shambach

Sammy K. Shambach

Jul 28, 2021

Sammy K. Shambach, 69, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 in his residence.

Services will be private.

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

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

Kenneth R. Pierce

Kenneth R. Pierce

Jul 27, 2021

LTC (Ret) Kenneth R. Pierce, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 27, 2021 at Southeastern Medical Center in Lumberton.

Kenneth was born in Brooklyn, NY on August 24, 1946, to Raymond R. and Lillian Pierce.

He was a Vietnam Veteran, receiving 2 Purple Heart awards, and retired after 25 years as a Lieutenant...

Joseph Winford Horner, Jr.

Joseph Winford Horner, Jr.

Jul 25, 2021

Joseph "Joe" Winford Horner, Jr. 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 25, 2021, at his residence.

Joe was born on December 1, 1943, to the late Joseph Winford Horner, Sr, and Martha Elizabeth Blue Horner. He was a devoted husband, father and best friend to all that knew him. He will be dearly missed by...

Ruby (Beard)  Britt

Ruby (Beard) Britt

Jul 25, 2021

Ruby Beard Britt left for her Heavenly Home Sunday, July 25, 2021.

Born on August 28, 1923, she is the last sibling of seven children of Ernest and Roberta Beard of Cedar Creek.

She is survived by daughters Brenda Hester of Charlotte, Kimberly Joyce and husband, Terry of Fayetteville; Grandchildren Heath Branch of Dallas, NC;...

Dean Arne Taro

Dean Arne Taro

Jul 24, 2021

Dean Arne Taro, 74 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 24, 2021 at Woodlands Nursing Facility.

Dean was a Vietnam Veteran and retired from the US Air Force as a Staff Sergeant.

A Memorial service will be held on Thursday, July 29, 2021 at 11am in the Jernigan-Warren Chapel with Air Force Military Honors....

Linda Lee (Haddix)  Hoffman

Linda Lee (Haddix) Hoffman

Jul 23, 2021

Linda Lee Haddix Hoffman, 70 of  Raeford, passed away on Saturday, July 23, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Memorial Services to be held at a later date.

Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301

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

Eleanor Gray (Hamlet)  Melton

Eleanor Gray (Hamlet) Melton

Jul 20, 2021

Eleanor Gray Melton, 99, of Fayetteville, North Carolina,  formerly of Hampton, Virginia, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at her son's residence with her family by her side

Eleanor was born on January 10, 1922, in Charlotte County, Virginia to the late Joel Henry Hamlett and Allie Rosa Hamlet. She had a love for baseball...

Robert Mack Haney

Robert Mack Haney

Jul 18, 2021

Robert Mack Haney, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Robert was born on May 28, 1943, in Harnett County to the late Ernie Haney and Alice Moore Haney. He retired as a CW4 Physician Assistant with the U.S. Army after 26 years of service. He also after...

John Mcneil, Jr.

John Mcneil, Jr.

Jul 18, 2021

John McNeil, Jr. 32, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 18, 2021.

John was born on September 23, 1988, in Green County, N.C.  He was a loving husband, father, brother and friend.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Saturday, July 24, 2021, at 3 p.m. at Jernigan-Warren Chapel.

He...

Dorothy (Thomas)  Jones

Dorothy (Thomas) Jones

Jul 18, 2021

Dorothy Thomas Jones, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 18 a.m. at her residence with her family by her side.

Dorothy was born on June 19, 1940, in Orlando, Florida to the late Colonel Golden Thomas and Jessie Mae Sewell. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother and enjoyed her role as...

Lee Richard Letarte, Jr.

Lee Richard Letarte, Jr.

Jul 14, 2021

Lee Richard Letarte, Jr. 34 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021.

Lee was friends with many and was one to always be there in a time of need. He went above and beyond to help others. Many of his coworkers commented on how he would always recognize when help was needed. Lee had a...

Ricardo Navarrete

Ricardo Navarrete

Jul 14, 2021

Ricardo Navarrete, 67 of Wade, NC was called to his Heavenly home on July 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.

Rick was born on October 6, 1953 to Job Navarrete and Soyla Martinez Navarrete in Clarksville, TN.

Rick loved sports growing up and played little league baseball and football. Rick graduated from Pine Forest...

Kacey Michelle Brown

Kacey Michelle Brown

Jul 11, 2021

Kacey Michelle Brown, 1, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021.

Kacey was born on March 20, 2020, in Cumberland County.

She is survived by her parents, Kayla McAllister and Caleo Brown; and a baby sister Legacy Brown to arrive in October.

A memorial service will be held at a later...

Kathryn Marie Hix

Kathryn Marie Hix

Jul 10, 2021

Kathryn Marie Hix, 25, of Eastover passed away on Saturday, July 10, 2021.  She was born on May 6, 1996 to Kenneth Hix and Diane McDaniel Hix.  Kathryn was a 2014 graduate of Terry Sanford High School.

Kathryn was a simple, yet elegant young lady.  She got along with everyone, made friends wherever she went, and at...

Msg (Ret.) Paul Anthony Zurawski

Msg (Ret.) Paul Anthony Zurawski

Jul 8, 2021

Master Sergeant (Ret.) Paul Anthony Zurawski, age 73, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday July 8, 2021 at his residence.

Paul was born on December 16, 1947 in Chicago, IL to the late Teofil & Agnes Zurawski.

He enlisted in the US army in 1981, and served four years in the 82nd Airborne Division....

Alanson Orville Taylor, Iii

Alanson Orville Taylor, Iii

Jul 7, 2021

Alanson Orville Taylor, III, passed away July 7, 2021, in Fayetteville, NC from cancer.

Alanson was born March 5, 1937 in Philadelphia, PA to Alanson Orville, Jr. and Ellie Bertha Taylor.

He served in the US Marine Corps from July 30, 1956 to July 29, 1958.

Alanson enjoyed the culinary arts, time at...

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