Obituaries

Jan 20, 2021

George Albert Bettis was born August 31, 1953 to the late Mary Elizabeth Raiford and the late Robert Julius Bettis. Albert was very special. He was the first to be born in the double pregnancy. Albert was a very busy guy. He was very intelligent and he used his intelligence for both good and bad. Albert did not receive his...

Jan 17, 2021

Janice Edwards Brantley Childress passed away on Sunday, January 17. She was born on June 16, 1943 in Lee County, North Carolina to the late James O. Brantley, Sr. and Elizabeth Edwards Brantley. While majoring in music at East Carolina University she met her husband of thirty years, the late Clarence G. Childress.

Janice loved her family, cooking, and collecting...

Jan 11, 2021

Patsy L. Hoke (Bare), age 72, passed away peacefully at home on January 11, 2021.

Born in West Reading PA, she was the daughter of Leroy N. and Jean M. (Klinger) Bare, both deceased.

She is survived by her brother, Larry, husband of Marjorie Bare, Birdsboro PA; daughter, Lori Hoke, Fayetteville NC; son, Michael Hoke, Fayetteville NC; granddaughter, Dorothy Harris,...

Jan 7, 2021

Anthony “Ant” Richard Adams, 17, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, January 7, 2021.

He was born in Elkton, MD, on December 28, 2003.  He was a State Qualifier while Wrestling in Maryland.  He enjoyed fishing, riding four wheelers, writing music, and hanging out with friends.  His ability to make people laugh will be missed by all.

Left to cherish...

Jan 6, 2021

Ms. Barbara Quinlan Stevens, 67, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at her home.

Born on March 26, 1953 to the late John Quinlan and Grace Kempton Quinlan Jacksonville, NC.

Surviving Ms. Stevens is one daughter Jill Thomson, of the home; two granddaughters Alexandria “Andi” Turner, of Wilmington, NC and Ashleigh Belle Thomson, of Fayetteville,NC; and...

Jan 1, 2021

Dec 29, 2020

Rev. Donald Leroy Budd, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, December 29, 2020, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home.

He was born in Ashtabula, OH, to the late Lawrence and Dorothea Budd, on May 21, 1933.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Alta; sister, Juanita Parrish; and brother, Larry Budd.

Donald proudly served in...

Dec 26, 2020

Mable Odell Matthews Lynch was born on February 6, 1923 in Sampson County to the late Owen Matthews and Addie Vann Matthews. Mable loved her daddy and spending time with him. Mable was not the one to sit around and decided to take advantage of the program, NYA by President Roosevelt. Mable finished High School and set out to take...

Dec 23, 2020

Gary Albert Wood passed on December 23, 2020 and will be missed by his Son Randall Wood, Daughters Melissa Temple and Leigh Dudash, Daughter in Law Ronni Wood, and four Grandchildren Bryson, Brennan, Brigham and Azlynn.

               Gary was a graduate of Central State University with a Masters degree in Physics and Mathematics.  He then went to Medical School at...

Dec 18, 2020

Dec 16, 2020

Long time educator and community leader James McNeill (Mac) Williams passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at the age of 88.  Mac was born in Scotland County on April 18, 1932 to the late James Curtis and Eunice Pearl McPhail Williams. They moved to Cumberland County in 1944 and it remained his home up until three years ago, when...

Dec 15, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother yesterday.

Maiga Seffels, born on March 25, 1932 and passed away on December 15, 2020. Maiga, was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She lived a long, full life and will be missed, loved, and remembered fondly by all.

A private graveside service will be...

Dec 9, 2020

Coach Wallace E. Hardwick, Jr., 74, of Hope Mills, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1946 in Parris Island, South Carolina to Wallace E. Hardwick, Sr. and Isabelle Smith. Throughout the first part of his life he lived in Burlington, NC. He graduated from...

Dec 8, 2020

Mrs. Helen L. Shumate of Fayetteville, NC, died December 8th, 2020. She was born in Nebraska on the 3rd of October 1936 and grew up in Washington State and Southern California. After graduating from college, she taught elementary school in California, Okinawa, and North Carolina for over 35-years. She received a master’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill in Special Education...

Dec 7, 2020

Michael Coley Huss, 43, of Wilmington, went to his heavenly home Monday, December 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Cumberland County, NC on June 26, 1977 to Gary Steve and Deborah Ann Coley Huss of Hope Mills, NC.

He was a graduate of NC State University and dedicated and valuable district manager with Bed Bath & Beyond.  Michael was a...

Dec 2, 2020

Cameron H. Easton, III, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

He was born in Gastonia, NC, on February 11, 1969 to Cameron and the late Janet Easton, Jr.

He squeezed a lot of life into his 51 years.  He especially enjoyed playing music, going to see live music performances, grilling, wood turning, leather working, traveling, snow...

Nov 28, 2020

In loving memory of Sandra Rivera 

 Even though gone for now she will live on in all of us.  She was an incredible mother and grandmother that inspired everyone who knew her. A figure of strength who never waned in her support or love for her family, and who soldiered on, even when times were tough. She is survived by...

Nov 22, 2020

LTC. George P. Hutnan (retired), age 83, of Fayetteville,  died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Womack Memorial Hospital after a battle with COVID 19 and complications with diabetes. 

Mr. Hutnan is survived by his wife, Andrea, five children; George, Arlene, Michael, Christopher, Jennifer, their spouses, 10 grandchildren, brother Robert Hutnan and his devoted dogs, Jill and Lucky.

George was...

Nov 20, 2020

On Friday, November 20, 2020, Helen Allene Bowden Fish, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86.

Helen was born on March 14, 1934 in Erwin, NC to Walter and Maggie Bowden. She was a lifelong resident of Linden, NC.

Helen was a loving mother and grandmother, who always provided support and love for her family. Nothing...

Nov 16, 2020

Edna Wilson Harper passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Carolina Inn in Fayetteville.  Edna was born in Fayetteville on May 9, 1924.  She was a lifetime member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was an active participant in Sunday school and Circle.  She attended Salem College and Converse College and was a member of the Kalmia Garden Club and...