Obituaries
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...
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...
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...
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.
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...
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...
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...
Gavin G. Valcin
Sep 8, 2021
We can only assume that GOD needed another angel. In the quiet of night between 7 & 8 September 2021, GOD took Gavin from our earthly world. Gavin entered this world through Miami, FL on 6 October 2003, weighing just over five pounds. He was so small and frail; his mother was almost afraid to pick him up or change...
Linda Sue Casler Brady
Sep 6, 2021
Mrs. Linda Sue (Casler) Brady, 71, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Mrs. Brady was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She met and married the love of her life, William T. Brady, and was happily married for 52 years. She was a proud military wife and had a long career...
Mary Dix Owen
Sep 5, 2021
Mary Dix Owen, 87, of Fayetteville, met her Creator, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 5, 2021.
She was born in Gray’s Creek, N.C. on June 23, 1934, to the late John and Lizzie Dix. She was also preceded in death by her sister Bobbie Eastwood; brother Edward Dix; in-laws Ernest and Catherine Owen; her brother-in-law Don Cain;...
Verna Ruth Reece
Sep 3, 2021
Verna Ruth Reece, 86, of Jacksonville, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at the home of Janna and Loy Bean, her daughter and son-in-law, on Friday, September 3, 2021.
She was born in Tishomingo, OK, on May 19, 1935, to the late John and Mae Walker. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Mendell Walker. Verna was a...
Bessie Ivey Sellers
Aug 31, 2021
Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie) Ivey Sellers, 95, of Cary, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.
She was born on August 18, 1926, in Dillon County, SC, to the late Webb and Liza Jackson Ivey. She was a resident of the Massey Hill community for 74 years. She was a retired textile worker who loved her church and gardening. She was...
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