Obituaries
Ernest Mendewee Barnett
May 20, 2025
Ernest Mendewee Barnett, 70, of Hope Mills, passed away May 20, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
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Thomas Allen Guinard
May 18, 2025
Thomas Allen Guinard, a beloved figure in both his personal and professional spheres, passed away peacefully on May 18, 2025, at his residence in Supply, North Carolina. He was born on March 5, 1947, in Kalispell, Montana, and proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran in the United States Army from 1964 until 1974.
Tom's entrepreneurial spirit shone through as...
Marshall W. Bailey
May 16, 2025
Marshall W. Bailey, 81, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord on Friday, May 16, 2025.
Marshall, known by many as Winkle, was born January 4, 1944, in Cumberland County to the late Alberta and Elliott Bailey. He was a graduate of Stedman High School and went on to work with Monsanto for over thirty years.
He was a lifelong...
Clarence F. Stoeckley, Jr.
May 14, 2025
Clarence F. Stoeckley, Jr. passed away Wednesday, May 14th, 2025. He was born November 6, 1950 at Ft. Bragg to the late Clarence, Sr. and Helena Stoeckley. A born salesman, he connected with everyone he met.
In his free time, Clarence enjoyed gardening, fishing, and going on long walks. Throughout the year, you would find him avidly supporting the Terry Sanford...
Gregory G. Gates
May 13, 2025
Gregory G. Gates (GG), 66, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, May 13, 2025.
He was born April 7, 1959, in Salina, Kansas to the late Bessie Marie Gates and Edward Samuel Gates. After graduating from Pine Forest High School in 1977, Greg obtained his Electrical Contractors Licensure, where he worked diligently to build his business, Gates Electric. He was a...
Michael Robert Pelley
May 11, 2025
Michael Robert Pelley, 63, of Fayetteville passed away on May 11, 2025.
He was born in Omaha, NE to the late Marilyn and Robert Pelley. Also preceding Michael in death was his sister, Jane.
Michael proudly served in the United States Air Force for 20 years, including 16 years as a dedicated combat controller. As part of this elite role, he specialized...
April Marie Massengill
May 11, 2025
April Marie Massengill, 46, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 11, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
She was born October 5, 1978, in Wilmington, NC to Jim and Marie Massengill. April was a graduate of Cape Fear High School, Class of 1996, UNC Pembroke and East Carolina University. At ECU she received her master’s degree in Language Disorders....
Catherine (Cathy) Taylor Turpin
May 9, 2025
Catherine (Cathy) Taylor Turpin, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 9, 2025. She was born in Columbus, Georgia on September 7, 1935, to the late Clay and Dorothy Taylor. Also, preceding Cathy in death were her husband of 63 years, LTC Robert Paul Turpin; brother, Clay Taylor and her niece, Dorothy Elizabeth DesPortes.
Cathy loved her sweets, especially Donettes, buckeyes...
Barbara Cain Ratley
May 6, 2025
Barbara Ratley, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 6, 2025.
Barbara was a Special Education Teacher for over 30 years. She earned her bachelor’s and master’s degree from UNC Pembroke. The love of her family was always important to her. She was so proud of her children and grandchildren. Her hobbies included sewing, reading, and gardening.
She was born in...
Wesley Bryan Seamon
May 1, 2025
Wesley Bryan Seamon, 77, died on May 1, 2025, at his home. He was preceded in death by his beloved wife, Emily K. Seamon.
He was born to the late Ralph Eugene Seamon and Helen Ruth Frye Seamon.
Wesley had been a resident of Kannapolis, Concord, and Fayetteville, NC. He was active in the student council in high school and acted in...
Martha Hewett
Apr 29, 2025
Martha Rose Hewett was born in Louisville, KY, and passed away at home on April 29th, 2025, at the age of 84 in Fayetteville, NC among family and friends.
Martha was preceded in death by her husband Robert Joseph Hewett Sr; parents Ernest Paul Vowels and Loretta M (Rickert) Vowels; her seven siblings – Patricia Jean Vowels, Rosemary Vowels, Ernst Paul...
Mun Cha Connin
Apr 29, 2025
Mun Cha (Chon) Connin was born on December 12, 1951 at 438, Ganggyeong-eup, Nonsan-gun, Chungcheongnam-do, as the fourth daughter of seven children to her father, Cheon In-gyu, and her mother, Kim Ok-geum.
She married to Jeffrey Allen Connin on February 3, 1987, and faithfully served the Korean Presbyterian Church of Fayetteville, NC. She passed away on April 29, 2025 (Tuesday) at...
Charlotte R. Mason
Apr 13, 2025
Charlotte R. Mason, 87, of Fayetteville passed away on April 13, 2025.
She was born in Fayetteville, NC on June 5, 1937. Charlotte is preceded in death by her husband, John Mason.
Charlotte was a member of Highland Presbyterian Church where she volunteered and sang in the choir. During her free time, she enjoyed reading and crocheting. In her earlier years, Charlotte...
Lonny Jones
Mar 29, 2025
Retired US Army 1SG Lonny Hugh Jones, a devoted family man and dedicated military service member, passed away on March 29, 2025, at the age of 55. Born on October 30, 1969, in Harlingen, Texas, Lonny’s journey through life was marked by his unwavering commitment to those he loved and the community he served.
Lonny graduated from high school in 1988...
Rudolph Peter Manzano
Mar 23, 2025
Rudolph Peter Manzano, affectionately known as "Rudy," passed away on March 23, 2025, at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He was born on May 2, 1947, in New York, New York, and lived a life characterized by service, dedication, and a deep commitment to family and friends.
Rudy's professional journey led him to an esteemed position...
Irene Schleich
Mar 22, 2025
In Loving Memory of Irene Schleich
With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of Irene Schleich, who left us on March 22, 2025, at the age of 84. Born in the vibrant city of Glasgow, Scotland, Irene carried her heritage with pride and lived a life full of kindness, strength, and unwavering love.
She was the cherished mother of Robert Schleich, who...
Barbara Hawley
Mar 21, 2025
Reflections
Barbara Jean Warren Hawley, 90, of Fayetteville NC joined her husband William Robert (Bobby) Hawley Sr in heaven on March 21, 2025. With loving family by her side, Barbara left this earthly home peacefully and has now met Jesus her Lord and Savior face to face. No more pain, no more suffering. Her body is healed.
Barbara was born on July...
Alice Elizabeth (Bettie) Robbins Downing
Mar 17, 2025
Alice Elizabeth (Bettie) Robbins Downing, 95, passed away March 17, 2025, at Carolina Inn Assisted Living in Fayetteville NC.
Bettie was preceded in death by her husband, Dr. Robert Erle Downing, parents Arthur and Alice Robbins, brother Glen Robbins, and sisters Edith Sikes and Alta Spence.
Survived by daughter Dianne Brady (Ed) of Fayetteville NC, son Henry Downing (Sylvia) of Aberdeen NC;...
George Ray Farmer
Mar 16, 2025
George Ray Farmer was born in Greenville, Kentucky to Obey and Delna Farmer on November 11, 1947. He was called home to reside with the Heavenly Father on March 16, 2025.
At a young age the family moved to Vienna, Illinois where he attended and graduated from Vienna High school in 1967. He enlisted in the United States Army in 1968...
George Norman Russ
Mar 13, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of George Norman Russ announces his passing on March 13, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend, cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Norm was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Russ; his father, Alonza Russ; and his first wife, Susan Whitley Russ. He is survived by his loving...
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