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Diane Starling Geary
Oct 28, 2021
Ms. Elizabeth Diane Starling Geary, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away on October 28, 2021.
Diane dearly loved her family. She was preceded in death by a daughter, Michelle Geary Jones; and a brother, Donnie Starling.
She is survived by her son, Michael Starling; two granddaughters, Laci Geary and Cierra Jones; two sisters, Karen Eddy and Donna Jones; and five nieces and four...
US Army SFC (Ret) Richard Sirois
Oct 27, 2021
US Army SFC (Ret.) Richard Sirois, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 27, 2021. He was born in Caribou, ME, on September 15, 1930. Richard proudly served for over 22 years in the Army as a paratrooper in both, the 82nd and 101st Airborne, where he earned numerous commendations. Left to cherish Richard’s memory are his wife of...
Eric Ray Chavis
Oct 24, 2021
Eric Ray Chavis “Tutty”, of Eastover, passed away peacefully at Morning Star Special Care on October 24th, 2021. Eric was born in Fairmont, NC on April 2nd, 1950 to William T. Chavis and Anna B. (Locklear) Chavis.
Eric attended Les Maxwell School for Indians until integrated into Central High School, where he graduated. He attended and graduated from Pembroke College....
Thomas Cleveland Burns
Oct 22, 2021
Thomas Burns, 57, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, October 22, 2021, surrounded by his loving family. He was born April 20, 1964, in Fayetteville. He was a member of the 1982 graduating class of Douglas Byrd High School, where he played football for the legendary Coach Bob Paroli. Thomas was a devoted, loving husband, father, grandfather, and brother...
Johnny Kenneth Berry
Oct 13, 2021
US Army Retired MSG Johnny Kenneth Berry,79, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home October 13, 2021.
He was born on November 5, 1941, in Springer, NM.
Johnny was a Special Forces soldier who proudly served over 20 years in the Army. During his time in the service, he served multiple tours in Vietnam and Desert Storm, where he earned...
Angel L. Picart
Oct 13, 2021
Mr. Angel Picart passed away October 13, 2021. Left to cherish his memory are his brothers, Hector Picart, Jose Picart, and Amilcar Picart, and many nieces and nephews.
Angel was a loving brother, hardworking, and a great friend to many in the local community. He served in the US Navy, as well as having a career with the City of...
Shirley Ann Kerns
Oct 12, 2021
Mrs. Shirley Ann Kerns, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021. Shirley was born in Martinsburg, WV to the late Edward and Nancy Gregory. She loved going to Lake Gaston, gardening and antique shopping. Shirley loved to help others in any way she possibly could. Above all else, she dearly loved her family.
A funeral service will...
William "Billy" Edward Highsmith
Oct 12, 2021
William Edward (Billy) Highsmith, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, October 12, 2021 from complications of COVID. Billy was born on May 10, 1946 in Wilmington, NC to the late Cecil James Highsmith and Cornelia Walker Highsmith. Also preceding him in death were two brothers, Alan Lee Highsmith and Cecil James (Jimmy) Highsmith, Jr.
He is survived by his...
June C. James
Oct 11, 2021
Mrs. June C. James, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, October 11, 2021.
June is survived by her two sons, Keith James of Hope Mills and Scott James of Fayetteville; five grandchildren, Kimberly, Nicholas, Christopher, Shandi, and Brandyn; 12 great grandchildren; and one brother, George Matherly.
June was preceded in death by her husband, Nicky James; a son, Michael James;...
Sharon Joyce Stamos
Oct 9, 2021
Sharon Joyce Stamos, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 9, 2021, at home, with her family and friends by her side.
Sharon was born in Ecorse Township, MI, to the late Gerald and Mildred Lawson. Also preceding her in death was her husband, Marvin J. Stamos; and mother-in-law, Gloria Smith.
Left to cherish Sharon’s memory, are sons, John...
Harry F. Widdows, Jr.
Oct 8, 2021
Mr. Harry F. Widdows, Jr., 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 8, 2021, at his home.
Harry served his country in the US Navy. Upon his discharge, he went to work for Kelly-Springfield Tire Company in Maryland before transferring to Fayetteville to help open the plant here. In all, Harry retired after 48 years with the company.
Private services...
Sandra L. Schmidt
Oct 5, 2021
Ms. Sandra L. Schmidt, 65, of Spring Lake, passed away on Tuesday, October 5, 2021.
Sandra was a loving mother, grandmother and great-grandmother; she was also a generous, compassionate spirit whose passion was caring for others which is the reason that her most treasured time of year was Christmas (the season for giving). Sandra was a hard worker and self-motivated go-getter....
Staci Cockman Silvertooth
Oct 3, 2021
Staci was born Staci Anne Cockman on August 24, 1981 to Edward and Rebecca Cockman. She was raised by Rebecca with the help of her grandparents, Stacy and Edith Lewis. She graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1999 before attending Fayetteville State and then Fayetteville Tech. She worked for BB&T before she found her passion of working with children....
James E. Remer
Oct 2, 2021
James Edward Remer Sr. passed away on Saturday, October 2nd in Tulsa, Oklahoma. It was very unexpected.
James was born in Gillespie, Illinois September 29th 1944. He was drafted into the Army in 1968 and served in the Vietnam War. After returning home he continued to be a soldier and retired after 20 years of service. He then worked security...
Lynell Joyner Harris
Oct 1, 2021
Lynell Joyner Harris, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021.
The family will welcome friends from noon to 1pm at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church on Friday, October 8, 2021. The memorial service will follow at 1pm.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
Barry W. Pearce
Sep 26, 2021
Mr. Barry W. Pearce, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Barry served his country in the United States Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran, for which he earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a Past Commander of the local Purple Heart Chapter #2226 in Fayetteville. He was also...
Robert H. Dale
Sep 26, 2021
Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dale, 95, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 26, 2021.
Bob was born in Pender County, NC to the late Oscar and Willie Dale, on February 7, 1926. He joined the US Army and served his country in World War II and subsequently made...
Elizabeth Bunce Cox
Sep 17, 2021
Elizabeth Bunce Cox, 90, of Fayetteville, NC went to heaven on September 17, 2021, with her children by her side.
She was born to the late James Harvey Bunce and Bessie Raynor Bunce on December 8, 1930. She graduated from Stedman High School in 1948 and later married Andrew Marion McMillan Jr. and had two sons and two daughters. She...
Josette Alvarez
Sep 16, 2021
Josette Alvarez, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the 16th of September. In her last days, she was surrounded by her children and her sister. Josette was 89 years old at the time of her death and lived all 89 years to the fullest. She was born in New York City and spent her childhood years there...
Robert Lee Bussius
Sep 9, 2021
Mr. Robert Lee Bussius, 53, of Sanford, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2021, at his home.
Rob served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne, 3rd Batallion, 504th PIR. He was also a proud member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Chapter 15-1 in Fayetteville.
A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at noon at Sandhills State...
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