George A. Bennett
Oct 27, 2026
George Adrian Bennett, 83, passed away peacefully on October 27, 2026, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on May 22, 1943, in Cumberland, Maryland, George was the son of Harry F. Bennett and Clara B. Bennett. He lived a life defined by hard work, devotion to his family, service to his country, and a sense of humor that brought laughter to...
Frances Carnright Smith
Oct 24, 2026
Frances Elaine Smith (Carnright), of Fayetteville, NC, entered into rest peacefully Oct. 24, 2026, with family by her side. She was 93.
Daughter of the late Jason and Frances (Dulsky) Carnright, she was born April 4, 1933, in Newburgh, NY.
After raising her children, she had careers as a bank teller and office administrator. Frances retired to Little River, SC, then Naples,...
Katelyn Allen
Oct 24, 2026
Katelyn Nicole Allen, affectionately known as Katie, was born on April 15, 1992, at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, North Carolina. She will be remembered for her cheerful spirit, her warm presence, and the joy she brought to the lives of those around her.
Katie is survived by her mother, Michele, and her mother's longtime partner, Derrieck Pool. She was preceded...
Billy Gene Wray
Oct 20, 2026
Billy Gene Wray, 93, died peacefully in his Raeford, NC, home on October 20, 2026.
Billy was preceded in death by his grandparents, Bilo and Kara Millette “Daisy”Jones, who raised him; mother, Mary Jones McQuage, and stepfather, John McQuage; sister, Nancy McQuage Smith, and brother-in-law, H. B. Smith; mother-in-law, Grey Chaffin Covington; brother, David Wray; brother-in-law, Michael A. Covington; son, Steven...
Earl "Flop" Cannady
Oct 20, 2026
William Earl Cannady took his final lap on October 20, 2026, passing away peacefully at the age of 72, leaving behind a legacy of love, cherished memories, and a family who will forever hold him close in their hearts.
Born on May 24, 1954 to William Blackman and Gernell Cannady, Earl lived his life exactly how he wanted: without pretense, with...
Flora Mae West
Oct 20, 2026
Flora Mae Ennis West, 79, of Hope Mills, passed away peacefully at her residence on Tuesday, October 20, 2026.
Flora was born on August 23, 1947, in Cumberland County to the late Hubert Carson Ennis and Lena Parker Ennis. Throughout her life, Flora found joy in her work in the wedding chapel business and as a floral designer, where she was...
Annie L. Bennett
Oct 17, 2026
Ann Bennett, age 91, of Fayetteville, NC went home to our Lord on October 17, 2026. Ann was born in Decherd, Tennessee on September 1, 1935. She is now reunited in heaven with her beloved husband of 44 years, Bob Bennett. Ann was daughter of late Jesse Powers and Laura Rieben Powers and predeceased by her brothers, Billy and Charley...
Jimmie Covington Taylor
Oct 17, 2026
Jimmie Covington Taylor, 94, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Saturday, October 17, 2026, at Hope Mills Retirement Home.
Born November 5, 1931, in Rockingham, North Carolina, Jimmie was the daughter of the late Mary and Jim Covington. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 69 years, Alfred “Gene” Taylor; her sisters, Helen Covington Thompson and Betty “Blue”...
Doris Bartley Crawford
Oct 13, 2026
Doris Bartley Crawford, 96, of Linden, passed away peacefully at Bethesda Health Care on Tuesday, October 13, 2026.
Doris was born in Dryden, Virginia, to the late Nicklas Ray Bartley and Virgie Napier Bartley. She was the fourth youngest of eleven children. A devoted military wife, Doris cherished her family above all else, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. She found great...
George Roland Turriff
Oct 12, 2026
George Roland Turriff, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, October 12, 2026.
George was born on October 9, 1937, in Depere, Wisconsin, to the late Roland and Marion Turriff. He proudly served his country as a United States Marine and also served with the U.S. National Guard.
George was a hardworking man with a wonderful sense of humor who was devoted...
Paulette Lucille Rogers
Oct 11, 2026
Born on June 25, 1946, in Washington, DC, to the late Benjamin and Mamie LeSane, Evangelist Paulette Rogers was one of four children. She was educated in the District of Columbia Public School System and later earned a certification as a Licensed Practical Nurse (LPN) from the University of the District of Columbia. Throughout her nursing career, Paulette served in...
Ray Warren
Oct 11, 2026
Norman Ray Warren, 76, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away suddenly on Sunday, October 11, 2026, while vacationing with his family at Bald Head Island.
Ray was born on April 9, 1950, in Goldsboro, North Carolina, to the late Norman Earl Warren and Nancy Harris Warren. He graduated from Fike High School in Wilson, North Carolina, and went on to attend...
Carol Harsh Imes
Oct 10, 2026
Carol Harsh Imes, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at her residence.
Carol was born in Philippi, West Virginia, to the late Wilmer Harsh and Abbie Cole Harsh. She began her career as a secretary with Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in Cumberland, Maryland, where she met the love of her life, Victor Imes. The two were married...
Frank Paul Mastromarino, Sr.
Oct 10, 2026
Frank Paul Mastromarino, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 10, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving sons, family and friends.
Frank was born on February 28, 1941, in Washington, D.C., to the late Anthony Mastromarino and Patricia Hartonczyk Mastromarino. He proudly served four years in the United States Air Force before beginning a distinguished...
Marshall B. Autry, Jr.
Oct 9, 2026
Marshall Blackman Autry, Jr., 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 9, 2026.
Marshall was born on November 16, 1945, in Cumberland County to the late Marshall Backman Autry and Lettie Fisher Autry. He retired from ICI, formerly known as Rohm & Haas and later Monsanto.
Marshall enjoyed woodworking and took great pride in creating clocks, bowls, and figurines. He especially...
Luke Edward Barber
Oct 9, 2026
Luke Edward Barber of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, September 9, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Online condolences may be left at www.jerniganwarren.com
Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301
Joseph Henry Johnson
Oct 7, 2026
Major Joseph Henry Johnson, United States Army (Retired), peacefully departed this life on October 7, 2026, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, at the age of 96. A pioneer of the Regiment and one of the earliest officers to don the Green Beret, he embodied the spirit, discipline, and quiet strength that define the Special Forces soldier.
He was born on October 13,...
Kenneth F Matthews
Oct 5, 2026
Kenneth Fate Matthews, 78, was born on April 6, 1948, in Fayetteville. Kenneth spent nearly his entire life in the community he proudly called home.
Kenneth graduated from Seventy First High School in 1966 and from Appalachian State University in 1970. After college, he returned home to begin a career in education that would span 32 years at Seventy First High...
Michael Keith Furin
Oct 5, 2026
Michael “Mike” Keith Furin, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, October 5, 2026, at Valley Hospice House.
Mike was born on September 16, 1957, in Cumberland County to Howard M. Furin and Aundrey Hollard Furin. He was a graduate of Pine Forest High School and worked as a welder with Cape Fear Rail Car for more than 40 years.
Mike...
Vera Estelle John
Oct 3, 2026
Vera Estelle John was born April 1, 1931, in Clovis, New Mexico, to John Roy and Rosa Estelle Trapp. Vera married Jay Roy Jobe on June 5, 1949, in Bellevue, NM. Together they raised five children, Steven Louis, Rebecca Irene, John Roy, Danie Lee, and Verlin Paul Jobe. Vera's marriage to Roy lasted until 1990. In 1956, they moved to...
