Obituaries

Lula Mae Maynor

Lula Mae Maynor

Mar 5, 2021

Lula Mae Maynor (née Ammons), 96-years-old, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, March 5, 2021 after a prolonged illness. 

Mrs. Maynor was born Lula Mae Ammons on June 8, 1924 in Clinton, North Carolina.  She was the fourth and last surviving child of 14 children born to her late father, William D. Ammons, and late mother,...

Tommy Reaves

Tommy Reaves

Mar 2, 2021

THOMAS BINGHAM REAVES (80) Of Fayetteville, died March 2, 2021.

Tommy Reaves was born December 26,1940 in Cumberland County to the late Nelle and L.E. Reaves, Jr. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, L.E. Reaves, III and Robert B. Reaves.

He was a graduate of the UNC School of Pharmacy and worked in his family pharmacy and later...

Joyce Ann Grizzle

Joyce Ann Grizzle

Feb 27, 2021

Joyce Ann Grizzle, 85, went to be with the Lord, Saturday 27, 2021.  She enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends, reading, cookouts, hanging out at their pool and spending time with the grandchildren.

Retired Civil Service from Fort Bragg. She was active in her church at Cedar Falls Baptist.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived...

John Culbreth Williams, III

John Culbreth Williams, III

Feb 26, 2021

John Culbreth Williams, III went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021. John was born on April 5, 1934 to John Culbreth Williams, Jr. and Daisy McRainey Williams.

He attended Duke University on a NROTC scholarship, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was commissioned in the US Marine Corps in the same week...

Linda Faye Morris

Linda Faye Morris

Feb 21, 2021

Linda Faye Morris (77) passed away to her heavenly home Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Linda was born to the late Norman Lee Medlin and Alice Irene Aycock Medlin of Micro, NC.

Her greatest gift was the strength and love she gave her family all through her life.

Linda was an Electronic Supervisor at Walter Kidde Aerospace in Wilson, NC for...

Martha Elizabeth Sullivan

Martha Elizabeth Sullivan

Feb 20, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Clark Sullivan, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 20th at her daughter’s home in Fayetteville after a prolonged illness.

Martha was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 24, 1941 to the late A. Wilbur Clark and Marjorie Moore Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Nancy Culler, her husband, Bob Sullivan, and her beloved...

Dr. Maxwell Taylor Courson

Dr. Maxwell Taylor Courson

Feb 20, 2021

Dr. Maxwell (Max) Taylor Courson, 84, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Maxwell Courson Sr. and Walton Courson-Moore. Also preceding him in death was his brother, John H. Courson.

Max is survived by Naomi, his wife; four children, Melinda Alonso (husband Felix Alonso), Dr. Sharon Kendrick (husband Dr. Mark...

Roger Lee Nordan

Roger Lee Nordan

Feb 18, 2021

On February18, 2021, Roger Lee Nordan, 76, passed away, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Nordan; parents, Clinton and Elizabeth Nordan; grandson, Kyle Nordan; and two sisters, Linda Nordan Hobbs and Joan Nordan Pierce.

He is survived by three daughters Joan Dick, of Fayetteville, NC and Jacqueline Denges and husband, James,...

Sarah Margaret Beasley

Sarah Margaret Beasley

Feb 17, 2021

Sarah Margaret Beasley, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday February 17, 2021.

Preceded in death by parents Frank and Nellie Porter, son Eddie Brown, grand daughters Terri Taylor and Shelley Durbin, brothers Carley, Carson, Maryland and Willie Porter, sister Dorothy Berline Moore. She is survived by longtime caregiver and companion Max Hurtado, children Danny Brown (Kim), Jean Jackson (Brant),...

Ramona A. Byrd

Ramona A. Byrd

Feb 14, 2021

Ramona A. Byrd went to be with our Lord and Savior on Valentine’s Day, Sunday February 14, 2021.  Ramona was born on February 25, 1957 in Killeen, Texas to Millard and Elsie Rainey.

Ramona grew up travelling, coming from a military family.  She attended Pine Forest High School, where she met the love of her life, Keith.  They were married August 17, 1974...

Carol Gray

Carol Gray

Feb 12, 2021

Mr. Carol Gray of Fayetteville NC passed away on Friday, February 12, 2021 after reaching the age of 88yrs old. He passed away peacefully in his home, with his granddaughter Christina Norris by his side.

Carol was born October 15,1932. He grew up in a little town called Little Washington, NC. 

At a very young age he learned to work hard....

CW3 (Ret) Dennis Donald DeLong

CW3 (Ret) Dennis Donald DeLong

Feb 10, 2021

Decorated and retired Chief Warrant Officer 3, Dennis D. DeLong passed away on February 10, 2021, surrounded by his loving family.  Dennis honorably served his country for over 23 years.  He was the beloved husband of Sylvia Shore DeLong of Fayetteville, N.C., for nearly 56 years.  Father to Dennis E. DeLong and his wife Sandy of Fayetteville, N.C, Ginny DeLong...

Ae Tan Hurban

Ae Tan Hurban

Feb 9, 2021

Ae Tan Hurban passed away Tuesday, February 9, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center after a fulfilling and remarkable life. She was known to many as ‘Marie,’ her confirmation name, or as ‘Wi,’ her Korean family name. Ae Tan was born March 17, 1939 in Osaka, Japan to a Korean man and a woman lost to history. She considered Wi...

Sarah Lynn Welch

Sarah Lynn Welch

Feb 9, 2021

Sarah Lynn (Ward) Welch went to be with the Lord on Tuesday February 9, 2021.  Sarah Lynn “Ward” Welch was born August 23, 1933 in Johnstown, Pennsylvania to Roy and Ruth Ward.

Sarah and her family moved to East St. Louis, Illinois at an early age.  It was here where she met her future husband Bill E. Welch.  They were blessed with seven...

John Gregory Hood

John Gregory Hood

Feb 6, 2021

John Gregory Hood, 73, of Fayetteville died February 6, 2021 at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation.  He was born in Asheville on March 19, 1947 to the late William Hood and Miriam.

           John is survived by Peggy McDiarmid Hood, his devoted loving wife of 24 years; sister, Paula Jean Hood; son Brian Hood, and daughter Summerlyn Ryan (Ian); grandchildren,...

SGM (Ret) Harvey Lee Burns

SGM (Ret) Harvey Lee Burns

Feb 6, 2021

Harvey L. Burns, 90, Fayetteville, died on Saturday, February 6, 2021.

Harvey had many titles throughout his time with us that we need to reference in his celebration of life: Harbey, Brother, Dad, Daddy, Diddybo, Daddyo, Granddaddy, Great Granddaddy, Caregiver, Sergeant Major, Vietnam Vet, Green Beret, Paratrooper, Special Forces, Teacher, Volunteer and the list goes on. 

Harvey was born in...

Lovely Mae Sturgil

Lovely Mae Sturgil

Jan 31, 2021

Lovely Mae Sturgill Year of Birth: 1958 Place of Birth: Big Stone Gap, VA Date of Death: January 31, 2020

Parents' Names: Betty Phillips Gilley and Jack Benson Gilley Children's Names (and Spouses):  Jason and Heather Elkins, Margie Daugherty, Daniel Noble, Ralph Elkins:  Grandchildren's Names:Jaden, Harper, and Sebastian Brothers and Sisters: Jackie Gilley, Randall Gilley, Mitchell Gilley, Richard Gilley, Carolyn...

Turner Wellons Griffin

Turner Wellons Griffin

Jan 28, 2021

Turner Wellons Griffin, 51, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away unexpectedly on Thursday, January 28, 2021.

Turner was born on May 11, 1969 in Charlotte, North Carolina to Daniel Clayton Griffin, Jr. and Jency Ann Wellons Griffin. Charlotte was his home until 1978 when his family moved to Fayetteville.

He was a 1987 graduate of Fayetteville Terry Sanford High School....

Annie Jane Johnson

Annie Jane Johnson

Jan 25, 2021

Annie Jane Johnson went to her Heavenly Home on January 25, 2021.

She was preceded in death by her parents William and Frances Johnson as well as her son, James (Bo) Nabors. She leaves behind many who loved her including three adoring daughters, Patricia Nabors, Karen Buck and Gloria Buck (Harold); her eight grandchildren, Patrick, Anne, Carrie, Ryan, Rachel, Brittney,...

Bobby Lewis Cameron

Bobby Lewis Cameron

Jan 21, 2021

Mr. Bobby Lewis Cameron Sr. of Sanford, NC entered this world on December 20,1963 and departed this life on January 21,2021. He was born in Sanford, NC and was the son of the late John Walter Blue and the late Emmaline Cameron. Bobby attended Lee County High School and obtained several certifications from working on Fort Bragg. Bobby’s career started...