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Brian K. Edkins
Jul 6, 2021
Brian K. Edkins, 51, passed away suddenly on Tuesday, July 6, 2021, at his home in Lumberton, North Carolina. Brian (Mr. Edkins) was one of the most influential people in the Cumberland County community over the past 25 years. Mr. Edkins also served the Scotland County community as well as his hometown of Lumberton. He is best known as Principal...
W.A. Bissette
Jul 5, 2021
William Arthur Bissette, “WA”, went home to be with the Lord on Monday, July 5, 2021.
WA was born in Goldsboro, NC on August 22, 1938 to the late Arthur Jafe Bissette and Ethel Evans
Bissette. In 1960, he graduated from NC State University with a degree in Mechanical Engineering. He
married local girl, Mary Ann Wilson on October 8, 1960. After a...
David Michael Scates
Jun 29, 2021
David Scates lost his battle with brain cancer and passed over on Tuesday June 29, 2021 at Carolina rehabilitation facility of Cumberland county in Fayetteville North Carolina. David was born in Fort Bragg North Carolina on October 21, 1951 the son of the late Dave W. Scates and Frances Hammond Scates.
David is survived by his daughter Kelly Scates and...
Curnis King
Jun 27, 2021
Curnis King, 87, of Charleston, SC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, June 27, 2021, in Portland, OR.
He was born in Fair Bluff, NC to the late Eli and Cora King.
Curnis proudly served in the Army. He was a world traveler who will be best remembered for his golfing talents. When he wasn’t on the golf...
Karen P. Atkinson
Jun 25, 2021
Karen Pell Atkinson, 62 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, June 25, 2021.
She was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 22, 1958, to the late Carl and Cathy Pell.
She is survived by two daughters, Deborah Atkinson and Tiffany Atkinson; a grandson, Trey Waymyers; a brother David Pell and wife Jayne; and a sister Deborah Barber.
Karen retired...
Melvadell Bright Draughon
Jun 23, 2021
Melvadell Bright Draughon of Fayetteville, N.C passed away June 23, 2021 at Highland House Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC.
She was born in Newville, WV on February 5, 1937, daughter of Okey E. Bright and Lela Dennison Bright. She was preceded in death by one brother.
Survivors include her husband, Robert Draughon, one son, Desmond Draughon, one brother, Edmond Bright...
Betty Powell Shackelford
Jun 21, 2021
Betty Powell Shackelford entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2021 following a battle with cancer. She was 75.
Betty was born in Danville, Virginia on March 22, 1946, was a graduate of Dan River High School and Averett College. She, her husband and 2 children became true North Carolinians in 1974 with a move to Fayetteville, North Carolina. Betty had...
Jerry A. Smothers
Jun 13, 2021
Jerry Allen Smothers, 63, passed away with his family by his side on June 13, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church. Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, followed by a 2:00 pm service.
Jerry was born on February 22, 1958 in...
Teresa Jean Harris
Jun 12, 2021
Teresa J. Harris, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home.
She was born on March 1, 1954, in Ft. Benning, GA, to the late Marvin and Margie Durham.
Teresa was an avid gardener who loved sharing the great outdoors with her family. When she was not outside, she would be found cooking for her...
Zola Mae Bulla Costello
Jun 12, 2021
Mrs. Zola Mae Bulla Costello, 80, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family.
Born on December 7, 1940, to the late Thomas Jefferson Bulla and Verta Louise Bulla.
She was preceded in death by her husband John Douglas Costello and one son John Thomas Costello.
She was a member...
MSG Ret. Frank "Barney" Kenneth Byrne
May 30, 2021
MSG Ret. Frank “Barney” Kenneth Byrne, of Fayetteville, NC, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by family on May 30, 2021. Frank K. Byrne was born on November 19, 1931 to Charles J. Byrne and Lucille E. Byrne in Toledo, Ohio. He was 89 at his passing.
Mr. Byrne is survived by his four children, mothered by Lena M. Byrne...
Robert W. Warren, Sr.
May 30, 2021
Robert Winslow Warren, Sr., 78, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his home.
A native of Eastover Community, he was born on May 27, 1943, to the late Roy and Juanita Warren.
A steward of Cumberland County, Robert was a Christian who always praised Jesus and sought to give God the glory for his gifts and...
U.S. Army Ret. LTC Howard Marshall Lloyd, Jr.
May 27, 2021
Howard “Howie” Lloyd, 76, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Cumberland County employee, passed away peacefully at home in Fayetteville on May 27th after a battle with cancer.
Howie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia “Ginny”, his children Danielle Lafferty (Josh) of Ft. Worth, TX, Jackie Tanenbaum (Drew) of Hunt Valley, MD, and Kristen Lloyd of Raleigh,...
James "Jay" Leonard Jacobs
May 21, 2021
In the early hours of May 21st, 2021, while surrounded by his wife and children, James Leonard Jacobs 73, left this earthly world to be reunited with loved ones that had gone before him.
Born March 10th, 1948 under a collard leaf in Fayetteville, NC to the late Chief James P Jacobs and the late Viola E Jacobs (Whitehead). JL,...
Katherine "Kitty" Davis
May 18, 2021
Katherine “Kitty” Davis
Our beloved mother, Mimi, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021. She passed at home with her daughter by her side and surrounded by loved ones. Kitty’s strength and determination served her well as she continued to fight for healing despite her failing health. She was able to enjoy...
Christopher Jones
May 17, 2021
Christopher Glenn Jones, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 17, 2021.
He was born on December 11, 1977, to Janice Jones and the late Glenn Faircloth. He is also predeceased by his daughter, Alexis Jones; brother, Dwight Jones; and sister, Sherryl Jones.
Left to cherish Chris’s memory are his children, Damien Jones, Faith Berryhill, Shania Jones, Hailey Smith, Kortiella...
Ismael Rodriguez
May 13, 2021
Ismael Rodriguez, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.
He was born in Puerto Rico on September 3, 1948.
He proudly served in the US Army. He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War and completed his career at Ft. Polk in Louisiana. He will be most remembered for his knowledge and ability to repair cars.
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William "Fred" Varian
May 9, 2021
William “Fred” Varian, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on May 9th. Known to friends and family as Fred, he was born in Charleston, WV, to Wilber and Willie Varian on February 23, 1929. As a devoted husband and father, Fred and his wife, Linnie raised three daughters and one son. Tragically, in 1988, Fred lost his wife to cancer. ...
Ronald Eugene Pilcher
May 6, 2021
Mr. Ronald Eugene Pilcher, 68, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
He was born on July 1, 1952 and was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Pilcher.
He was a retired supervisor from M.J. Soffee Manufacturing. He was an avid Tarheel and NASCAR fan.
Ronnie had a sense...
Ernest Harold Young, Sr.
May 6, 2021
Mr. Ernest Harold Young, Sr., 88, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.
He was born on April 14, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Matthew Paxton Young and Edith Vernell Young.
He was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Navy with numerous medals and commendations.
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