Obituary Listing

Mar 5, 2021

Raymond "Bud" Blaine Minnick Jr., 65, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday March 5, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

He is survived by his loving wife of 40 years, Deborah "Debbie" Edwards Minnick; and his three brothers Charles "Chuck" Minnick and wife Shelia; William Minnick, and Allen Minnick and wife Medina.

Services...

Mar 3, 2021

Billie Jo Starrett Avila, 89 of Fayetteville, NC  passed away on Wednesday, March 3, 2021.

She was born May 19, 1931 in Gastonia, NC to the late Joe B. Starrett and Gollis Millsaps Starrett

In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard F. Avila and her daughter, Cathy Jo...

Mar 3, 2021

Helen Hammonds Devine, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, went to be with the Lord, Wednesday, March 3, 2021 at her daughter's residence in Fayetteville.  She was born October 29, 1939 in Latta, SC to Gussie Mae Hammonds.  As a very young girl, they moved to Pembroke, NC where her mother married Sanford Locklear.

Helen was the oldest of...

Feb 28, 2021

Mr. Gerald "Jerry" Bernard Aaron, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 28, 2021 at his residence after a lengthy battle with ALS.

He was born July 17, 1951 in Ft. Devens, MA to the late Marie Yokla Aaron and Gerald B. Aaron, Sr.

Jerry founded Pro-Chem Pest Management Service in 1989 where he served...

Feb 26, 2021

Alexis Madison Francis, 22 of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 after a courageous battle with cancer.

Alexis was born on April 6, 1998 in Cumberland County. She worked as a Librarian at the Chouteau Public Library while living in Oklahoma.

A Celebration of Life service will be held on Wednesday, March 3,...

Feb 26, 2021

Mrs. Vivian Dianne McCoy, 75, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, February 26, 2021.

Dianne was born on February 16, 1946 in Lancaster, South Carolina to Oscar Allen and Rosa Lee Pittman.

Dianne was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Sandra Kaye Gardner, and Daughter, Melissa Dawn Smith.

She...

Feb 26, 2021

Harold Leighton Alphin, 90, died peacefully on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Heritage Place in Fayetteville.

Harold, a longtime resident of Cumberland County, was born May 28, 1930 to the late Fannie Roberta and Oliver Hartman Alphin, Sr. He was preceded in death by brother, Oliver Alphin, Jr. and sisters, Vera Belle Alphin, Eva Gray Brown, and...

Feb 26, 2021

N. Eugene Lemley, 86 of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, February 26, 2021 at Transitions Lifecare Hospice House in Raleigh.

Gene was born December 8, 1934 in Belpre, Ohio to the late Lester and Iris Lemley.

He was preceded in death by his sister, Betty Jean Lemley and brothers, Max and Bob Lemley.

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Feb 25, 2021

Stuart Thomas Knoff, known to his friends as "Tom", passed away February 25, 2021 in New York City.  He was born Apri1 13, 1963 at West Point, NY where his father was stationed at the time.  His parents were Betty Boyd Newberry Knoff and the late Colonel Edward M. Knoff, Jr.

He was a proud "Army Brat"...

Feb 23, 2021

Billy Hoston Barefoot, 88, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021 at his residence with his family by his side.

Billy was born on October 15, 1932 in Fayetteville, Cumberland County to the late William Purdie Barefoot and Lila Mae Barefoot.

He was owner of Bill's Mobile Crane Service, Inc., a veteran of...

Feb 22, 2021

Ralph Thomas "Tommy" Tyson, Jr., age 72, met his Lord and Savior on Monday, February 22, 2021, in the comforts of his Fayetteville home. A lifelong resident of Fayetteville, he was born on February 20, 1949, to Ralph Thomas Tyson, Sr. and Nancy Rose Riley Tyson. Tommy was a 1968 graduate of Massey Hill High School, where he met...

Feb 21, 2021

JoAnn Tilson Farley, 79, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 21, 2021 at her residence surrounded by her loving family.

She was born January 31, 1942 in Ft. Bragg, NC to the late Mary Louise Johnston Tilson and Teddy Carrol Tilson. In addition to her parents, JoAnn was preceded in death by her sister, Patricia Gail Posey....

Feb 21, 2021

Martha Ruth Hardin, 83, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, February 21, 2021 at her home with her beloved family by her side.

Martha was born November 3, 1937 in Ronceverte, WV. She was preceded in death by her husband, Monroe Hardin and her sisters, Barbara Sprute and Patricia Lancaster.

Martha had a big heart and...

Feb 20, 2021

JoLynn Denham McDonald, 49, passed away on February 20, 2021, surrounded by her family in her home.  Her battle with Ovarian Cancer was inspiring and her faith was unwavering.

JoLynn was born in Fayetteville, NC on July 9, 1971. She was a substitute teacher at Alma Easom and Vanstory Elementary.

She was preceded in death...

Feb 19, 2021

Roxie "Leona" Parnell Penland, age 95, died on Friday evening, February 19, 2021, in the house built by her father in 1948, and that she lived in since 1952. She was a 1942 graduate of Seventy-First High School and went on to Campbell College for a short time. She worked as an accountant for many years while keeping house,...

Feb 18, 2021

Mary Helen Gregory Langston, 70, passed away on February 18, 2021, at Duke University Hospital. Helen was surrounded by her family, who were abiding in loving prayer. She was a lung cancer survivor, and fought valiantly against leukemia. She had an inspiring, unwavering faith.

Helen was born in Sylva, NC, on December 24, 1950, where she met...

Feb 16, 2021

Sue Canaday Hubbard of Fayetteville, NC died on February 16, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A celebration of her life will be held at 11 a.m. on Saturday, February 27, 2021 at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church with the Rev. Robert "Sandy" Saunders and Dr. Robbie Byrd officiating.  A livestream of the service can be viewed on the...

Feb 15, 2021

Winifred "Winnie" Smith Kucas ,89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Monday February 15, 2021 at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

She was born July 13, 1931 in State College, PA to the late Dolores Gable Smith and Rupert Smith. Winifred was preceded in death by her husband, Stephen T. Kucas; and her son, Mark A. Kucas.

Feb 13, 2021

Capt. John K. Lancaster, USN Retired, 92, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, February 13, 2021 at home with his beloved family by his side.

John was born September 1, 1928 in Bethany, NC to the late Maj. George W. and Fleta Jane Strickland Lancaster.

John grew up working on the family farm. When they weren't...

Feb 12, 2021

Robert Marshall Usher, 48, passed away from complications of Covid on February 12, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was surrounded by love ones at the end and passed peacefully. He is survived by his mother, Sa Sun Usher, fiancé, Cynthia Deere, sister, Mary Huntley, aunt, Mickey Holden, uncle, William Southerland, brother-in-law, Cullen, niece, Kayla, many "favorite"...