Obituary Listing

Apr 10, 2021

Wanda June Smith Stover, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 10, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her family.

Wanda was born on May 8, 1943 in Central City, Kentucky to the late Hubert "Juicey" M. Smith and Margaret Howell Smith. She worked through the years  in food service managing various restaurants and convenient stores....

Apr 9, 2021

William Bonner Archbell, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, April 9, 2021 at home with his beloved family by his side.

Bill was born September 11, 1946 in Beaufort County, NC to the late Gertha Marie Whitaker and William Bonner Archbell.  He was preceded in death by a son, Scott Archbell and brothers, Thomas and Charles Archbell....

Apr 9, 2021

Troy Christopher Dempster, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021 at Wake Medical Center from injuries in an automobile accident.

Troy was born February 6, 1978 in Fayetteville and was a 1996 graduate of Pine Forest High School.  He received his Bachelor of Arts degree in History from UNC Pembroke, his Master of Arts...

Apr 9, 2021

Melanie Sharon Heaton Watson, 64, of Wade, passed away on Friday, April 9, 2021.

She was born February 10, 1957 to the late Ross and Gloria Heaton in New Orleans, LA.

Melanie retired from Civil Service at Ft. Bragg after 36 years of service.  She is a Veteran of the National Guard.  She loved gardening,...

Apr 5, 2021

Edith Parnell West Anderson went to be with her Lord on April 5, 2021.  Edith was born June 16, 1926 to William and Mary Crenshaw Parnell.   She was preceded in death by her parents; husbands, Burnice W. West and John Foster Anderson Jr.; her beloved grandson, David Louis Guinn Sr.; her brother, William Alton Parnell; and sister, Margaret Parnell...

Apr 4, 2021

Conrad Kutil Tyrrell, MS, RD, LDN, CPhT, age 25, passed away April 4, 2021. Originally from Elgin, IL and most recently resided in Fayetteville, NC. Conrad was an avid baseball player and enthusiast, enjoyed hiking, and loved the Dave Matthews Band and country music. He graduated Stevenson High School in 2014, completed his Bachelors in Human Nutrition and Dietetics...

Apr 4, 2021

Mr. Michael David Estrada, 34, died April 4, 2021.

No services are planned at this time.

Michael is survived by mother, Beverly; sisters Alicia Estrada and Lourdes Miranda; brothers Anthony Estrada, Carlos Estrada, Jesse Estrada, Paco Estrada, and Richard Estrada.

Michael enjoyed playing video games, collecting, blacksmithing, reading, and watching super hero and...

Apr 3, 2021

Henry James (Jim) Hankins Jr., 88, of Pinehurst passed away after a brief illness on Saturday, April 3, 2021, at FirstHealth Hospice House in Pinehurst.

Jim was born in Eden, NC, on January 15, 1933, to the late Henry James Hankins, Sr., and Katie Roberts Hankins.  He was also preceded in death by a son, Jimmy.

Apr 1, 2021

Eleanor Boone Manning, age 96, passed away on April 1, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Regional Hospital in Fayetteville, N.C. after a brief illness.

She was born on May 27, 1924, in Kinston, N.C., to James Stacey and Nina Gooding Boone. On September 11, 1943, she married Oscar Raymond Manning and together they had 3 children -...

Apr 1, 2021

Harvey "Ray" Ruffin, 84, of Linden passed away Thursday, April 1, 2021 at his home with his beloved family by his side.

Ray was born in Cumberland County, NC to the late Dilcy Mae and John Henry Ruffin.

Ray was a Navy veteran. He fought cancer for 6 years and was a loving and good-natured...

Mar 31, 2021

Betty Ann Pollock Drought, 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at her residence. She was born on December 15, 1933 in Durham County to the late Preston and Bonnie Pollock. She retired from Elk Cotton Mill in Hope Mills.

A graveside Service will be held on Monday, April 5, 2021 at 11 a.m....

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. George David Lee, 60, of Spring Lake, NC passed away Monday March 30, 2021 at Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC.

He was born November 24, 1960 in Fort Bragg, NC to Peggy Anne Coward Lee and George Washington Lee. George was preceded in death by his mother and a son, David Lee.

George...

Mar 29, 2021

Cora Bell Blanton, 92 of Wilmington, passed away at her residence on Monday, March 29, 2021.

Cora was born January 7, 1929 in Green Mountain, NC, and was a native of Yancey county. She was the daughter of the late Robert E. Lee and Harriet McCourry Byrd, whom she loved dearly.

Cora loved gardening and...

Mar 28, 2021

Derrick Miles Anderson, 59, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Sunday March 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born December 20, 1961 in Denver, CO to Shirley Faye Anderson and Warren Miles Anderson. Derrick was preceded in death by his mother and his brother, Michael Stuckey.

Derrick loved to attend Northwood Temple...

Mar 26, 2021

Lester Jean Batchelor Wilkins, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 26, 2021 at The Cardinal of North Hills in Raleigh.

Lester was born on July 22, 1935 to the late Lester Meredith Batchelor and Leila Mae Watson Batchelor. She was a loving mother and grandmother. She enjoyed arts, theatre, shopping and was a world traveler....

Mar 24, 2021

Pauline DePaolo Starks was welcomed into the arms of her Savior, Jesus Christ on March 24, 2021. Born July 24, 1934 in New York City, Mrs. Starks was a long-time resident of Fayetteville, NC. She served as Secretary for Cumberland County and Fort Bragg Schools for many years.

Mrs. Starks is survived by her husband of 67...

Mar 24, 2021

Doris Lee Bolton, 79 of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, March 24, 2021 at Bethesda Health Care.

Doris was born on February 18, 1942 in Bladen County, to the late Charlie and Leavey Quick Bolton. She retired with over 30 years of service with Carolina Telephone Co.

The family will receive friends from 3-5 p.m....

Mar 23, 2021

Lieutenant Colonel (Retired) Paul Michael Marek of Hammond, Louisiana, age 78, left this earth to be with his Lord and Savior at 9:45 a.m., Tuesday, March 23 2021 after a sudden heart attack.

He was born on August 14, 1942, in Du Quoin, Illinois, the son of Loddie and Bernice Marek.

After graduating from Du...

Mar 23, 2021

Colonel (U.S. Army, Retired) Patricia Fair Prather, aged 72, died Wednesday, March 23, 2021 with her sister, Chris Yeager, by her side. Pat was living in Fayetteville, NC at the Autumn Care Assisted Living facility where she was cared for by a loving and supportive staff.

Pat was born March 23, 1949 in Fort Belvoir, VA to...

Mar 23, 2021

Milton "Tom" Gibson, 87, passed away on Tuesday, March 23, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Tom was born in Columbus, MS to the late Laney Mack and Josie Gibson. Besides his parents, Tom was preceded in death by his sisters, Edna King, Eloise Homan, Ann Shepard, and Nellie Hydrick.

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