Obituaries

May 3, 2021

Harvey Wright Raynor, III “Butch” passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at his residence.

Butch was born on September 14, 1950 to Harvey W. Raynor, Jr. and Jewel Raynor Geesin.  He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and then went to North Carolina Central University where he received his law degree.

Butch lived in Belhaven, NC...

May 3, 2021

Phomma Senesourinh passed away after an extended illness on May 3, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Phomma was born in Ban Lakhonepheng, Laos on November 2, 1940 to Titta and Opema Senesourinh.

After joining the Royal Lao Army at age 14, he was promoted to the rank of captain and served until the Communist takeover of Laos in 1976.

He...

Apr 29, 2021

Randolph Franklin Kirchner, 81, originally of Bay Shore, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home in Fayetteville, NC.

Randy, as he was known, was born in Islip, NY to Hugo and Elva Kirchner (Jasson), on July 25, 1939. He grew up in Islip and Bay Shore, NY. Eleven years ago, he...

Apr 28, 2021

Deborah Hartzell, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

She was born in Harrisburgh, PA, on March 8, 1952, to the late Donald and Pearl Zeiders. 

Deborah will be best remembered for being a great mother and grandmother who loved to color and play cards with her grandbabies.

Left to cherish Deborah’s memory are her son, David...

Apr 28, 2021

Apr 24, 2021

Betty Jean Osborne, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

She was born on August 31, 1939, in Fayetteville, to the late Henry and Annie Gist.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Osborne, sr., sons, Tony Silvers and Jerry Osborne, Jr.; sister, Judith Pomeroy; and two brothers, Liston and David Gist.

Betty leaves behind...

Apr 23, 2021

Adam Keith Gunkel, 29, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.

He was born on July 2, 1991, in Cumberland County, NC.

He was a graduate of Cape Fear High School.  After high school, he served in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged due to a head injury.  When he was not working as a...

Apr 23, 2021

Janice Elizabeth Blaylock, 66, of Fayetteville, NC moved to heaven on April 23, 2021.  A devoted wife, loving mother, and obsessed grandmother, she successfully upgraded her status to “heavenly” after a stubborn battle of wills with both family and friends who strongly preferred she retain “earthly” status for some years further. 

Janice lived her whole life in the South.  Born...

Apr 13, 2021

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Dr. Robert Erle Downing, 91, died of natural causes at his home April 13, 2021.  He was a lifetime resident of Fayetteville NC.

Family will receive friends at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service, Fayetteville NC at 12:30PM until 1:30PM on Friday, April 16, 2021 followed by a graveside service...

Apr 12, 2021

US Army Retired MSG Samuel Proctor Hubbard, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. 

He was born in Lumberton, NC, son of the late Lonnie & Elizabeth Hubbard.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years Glyndetta, two daughters Leigh (Larry) Beauchamp of Raleigh and Amanda (Mark) Yencsko of Charlotte, brothers and sisters...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 6, 2021

There is a poem titled ‘THE DASH’ which speaks about the dash between a person’s birth date and the date of their death.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Konkol, 96, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on July 21, 1924 in Worcester, MA to the late George and Ethel McIssac.

She...

Apr 4, 2021

US Army MSG (Ret) William David McQuigg, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

He was born on October 23, 1948, in Nashville, TN, to the late Joe and Juanita McQuigg. 

William leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Penny; sons, David McQuigg and wife Cege, Johnny McQuigg and wife Geri; grandchildren, Lesleah, Johnathon, Coral, Aron, Evan,...

Mar 31, 2021

U.S. Army Ret.  SSG James "Jay" L. Hurst, 64, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 9, 1956 to Ellis Hurst and Carol Price.

He was preceded in death by his father Ellis Hurst, and a brother Carl Hurst.

James retired from the U.S. Army with over 20...

Mar 30, 2021

E. Thomas Duke, Sr., 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the NC State Veterans Nursing Home.

An avid gardener who found a passion in growing grapes, he was even happier to share his grapes with friends.  After owning a service station with Pure Oil and Union 76, he taught auto mechanics at Douglas Byrd Senior...

Mar 27, 2021

Patrick Nelson Williford went home to Jesus on March 27, 2021 at age 53.

Patrick met his wife, Mary Segarra Williford, 19 years ago at church in the mountains of western North Carolina. They married May 28, 2002 and have enjoyed a wonderful life together… enjoying each other’s company and many travels.

Patrick enjoyed spending time with family and especially...

Mar 26, 2021

Maxine Dees Smith, a life-long resident of Cumberland County, North Carolina, was received into the welcoming arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26,2021, from her home in Fayetteville. She was the daughter of the late Charles Gentry and Tishie Wallace Dees. Maxine was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Wallace smith. She was also preceded...

Mar 24, 2021

Raymond Emory Gray, 90 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Wed March 24th, 2021 at Trinity Village located in Hickory NC.  Raymond was a decorated US Air Force veteran who retired after 20 years having served his country in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Raymond was awarded the Bronze Star on Dec 10th, 1969. Following his service to...

Mar 22, 2021

On Monday, March 22, 2021 my husband of 43 years, Joseph Boyd Cox, went to be with his heavenly Father. Joe was born at Fort Bragg, NC on October 17, 1941. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Boyd Cox, his mother, Dorothy Bell Edwards, and his younger brother, Greg Lawrence. He leaves behind his wife, Judy Allen...

Mar 21, 2021

Brenda Gail Foster, 69, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Nashville, TN. She was born on November 30, 1951, in Scott Co., TN to the late, Homer and Flora Mills.

In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, William Billy Foster; two brothers, Charles Mills and Robert “Bobby” Mills; three...