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Thomas S. "Tommy" Melvin
May 24, 2022
Mr. Thomas S. “Tommy” Melvin, 68, of Gray’s Creek, passed away on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at his residence.
Tommy was born May 9, 1954, in Cumberland County to the late C.S. and Annie Ruth Melvin. He graduated from Gray’s Creek High School in 1972 and then from Fayetteville Technical Institute in 1974. He began his career working in...
Donald E. Fields
May 22, 2022
Mr. Donald Eugene “Don” Fields, 80, of Hope Mills, passed away at his home on Sunday, May 22, 2022.
Don worked for Farm Bureau Insurance for over 30 years. He was an avid outdoorsman and loved to travel.
A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at 10 am at Sullivan’s Highland Chapel with Rev. Gary Fulker...
Cora Mae Atkinson
May 15, 2022
Cora Mae Atkinson, 88 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, May 15, 2022. She was preceded in death by her husband of 65 years Albert Atkinson, Jr; daughter, Wanda Rasch; sisters, Sue Newbold, Edna Steinbeck, Gladys Tew and Mazie Lee. She is survived by her daughters, Robin French and husband Bobby, and Julie Strickland and husband Lindsay. She had six...
Irene Zimmerman Adams
May 14, 2022
Irene Zimmerman Adams, age 83, passed away peacefully at Womack Army Hospital on May 14th surrounded by her family.
She was born and raised in Germany. She attended business college prior to falling in love and marrying an American soldier named Ronald Adams. He swept her off her feet and brought her to the United States.
After numerous military moves...
Jesse H. Byrd, Jr.
May 13, 2022
Jesse H. Byrd, Jr., 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.
He was born in Erwin, NC on February 19, 1934, to the late Catherine and Jesse H. Byrd, Sr. He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Irene.
Jesse is a retired CPA with Haigh, Byrd, and Lambert, LLP. He was proud to serve on...
Kathryn Marie Moore
May 13, 2022
Kathryn Marie Moore, 90 passed away on May 13 2022, at Fayetteville Manor Alzheimer's Dementia care center.
She was born in Germany July 16, 1931. She is proceeded in death by her husband CSM Hilliard Moore.
Kathryn is survived by daughter, Veronika Badgley and Husband David of Clio Michigan, Son Charles Moore and wife Christian of Charlotte N. Carolina. Four...
Martin James Hottel
May 12, 2022
Martin James Hottel, of Fayetteville, joined his Heavenly Father on May 12, 2022, at the age of 25.
Martin is survived by his precious wife, Christie, his infant son, Robert Jay, his identical twin, Victor, his younger brother, Andrew, his sister, Aurora Bailey, his adopted grandparents, Pam Evans White and Ervin White, and his parents, Jay and Laura Hottel.
Martin...
Robert Lewis Rice, Sr.
May 8, 2022
Mr. Robert Lewis Rice, Sr., 55, of Parkton, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, peacefully at his residence.
Robert was born in Cumberland County on June 6, 1966, to the late Franklin and Shige Rice. He worked primarily as a truck driver for several different area trucking companies.
Robert Rice Sr. was a devoted father who enjoyed collecting, fishing,...
Katherine Ann Hawkins
May 7, 2022
Katherine Hawkins, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 7th at her home surrounded by her loving family. Kate is survived by her four sons; Brandon Rodgers (Sofia de la Guardia) of Durham, Cameron Rodgers, Truett Hawkins, and Caden Hawkins, all of Fayetteville; her father Thomas Keever of Fayetteville; her mother Carol Keever of Columbus, OH; sister Heather Keever...
Donna Lovick Truelove
May 7, 2022
Ms. Donna Lovick Truelove, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022.
Donna was born and raised in Wade, NC and was a graduate of Central High School. She went to work for and later retired from the Ft. Bragg School System after 27 years of working as a teacher.
A memorial service will be held on Thursday,...
Joann B. McCormick
May 5, 2022
Joann B. McCormick, 90, born Oct. 6, 1931, went home May 5, 2022 at 2:15PM at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.
She is preceded in death by her ex-husband Joseph McCormick, her parents Robert & Rossie Barnhill, brothers Arthur Barnhill and Lloyd Barnhill, and sisters Louise Guerra and Pauline Lovick.
Joann is survived by her daughter Patti Simmons (Mike Myrick), daughter...
Tony Argo
Apr 28, 2022
Rev. David Anthony “Tony” Argo, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022.
A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 1 pm at Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Rev. Dr. John Tyson presiding. The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:45pm in...
Sylvia Taylor Lucas
Apr 27, 2022
Mrs. Sylvia Taylor Lucas (88) of Fayetteville, NC recently passed away on April 27, 2022.
Sylvia (Sybil) was born on April 9, 1934, the youngest of eight children, all born and raised in Wade, NC. She was a graduate of Central High School and a retiree of Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company.
She was preceded in death by her parents,...
Garrett Edward Bynum
Apr 17, 2022
Garrett Edward Bynum, 29, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022. He is survived by his loving parents, Ricky and Wendy Bynum of Fayetteville; his grandparents Cleophus and Sher Bynum of Stedman and Tony and Patricia Sabia of Fayetteville; his siblings Gabby (19) and Gavin (12) Bynum; uncles Bret Ross (Margarita) and...
Michael William Britt
Apr 16, 2022
Michael William Britt, 58, of Fayetteville, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Woodland Nursing Home.
He is the son of the late William and Ingeborg Britt and was born on September 5, 1963, in Fayetteville, NC.
Michael loved to eat pepperoni pizza on the thin crust, ham and cheese hot pockets, and nacho cheese chips.
Michael...
Virginia Fox Saunders
Apr 15, 2022
Virginia Fox Saunders, 88, passed away Friday, April 15th at her daughter’s home in Fayetteville, NC. Virginia was born in Cockeysville, Maryland and lived in Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina throughout her lifetime. She was predeceased by her husband Walter LeRoy Saunders Jr., and son Walter LeRoy Saunders III. She is survived by her daughter Catherine Wilson, son-in-law Mark Wilson,...
Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr.
Apr 11, 2022
Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr., 76, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.
He was born in Fayetteville on July 4, 1945. He was the founder and President of Nichols Buildings, Inc. Andy was preceded in death by his son, Zeb Nichols; brother, Ray Nichols; brothers-in-law, Ray Wheatcraft and Buddy Jordan; sister-in-law, Beryl Sandy; nephew, Josh Jordan; parents,...
Edna Lovick Page
Apr 11, 2022
Edna Lovick Page (age 93) entered into rest Monday, April 11, 2022, in Fayetteville, NC. One of 13 children, Edna was born August 10, 1928 in Wade, NC to Edward Augustus and Laura Ann Lovick (Holland). In June of 1947 she married Delbert P Page. They were members of Temple Baptist Church for over 50 years. Edna was preceded in...
Carol Goings Yates
Apr 6, 2022
Carol Jean Goings Yates, 77, of Okeechobee, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.
A graveside service will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 15, 2022, at Weeks Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Vernon K. Marsh officiating.
Born February 22, 1945, in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of the late William Chester Goings and Ellen Weeks Goings. Being an avid dancer,...
Susan Parrish Ashburn
Apr 6, 2022
Susan Parrish Ashburn, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 after a short illness. Susan was born in Charlotte, NC on July 27, 1946
She is survived by her husband and partner of over 30 years, Bobby Ashburn, who was at her side. She is also survived be a sister, Lynn Black of Arden, NC, and...
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