Obituaries

Joe Anne Remer

Joe Anne Remer

Nov 10, 2020

Joe Anne Remer age 74 passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton, NC. 

Joe Anne was born in Illinois on October 22, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her mother Blanche Hill, father Chris Hendricks, and sister- Dora Marie. 

Joe Anne moved to Fayetteville, NC in 1975 with her husband who was stationed at...

Francis Marion Grice, IV

Francis Marion Grice, IV

Nov 7, 2020

Mr. Francis “Frank” Marion Grice, IV, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on July 11, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late Francis Marion Grice, Sr. and Mary "Susan" Bundy Grice.

He is survived by his wife Marie D. Grice, of the home; two sons Richard...

Linda Mode Prince

Linda Mode Prince

Nov 1, 2020

Linda Mode Prince went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1st after a long battle with sickness.  She was seventy five years old and a very sweet lady. She was preceded in death by her son Jeff Koonts.

She is survived by her second son, Don Koonts of Fayetteville, formerly of Lexington, NC. and also by her twin sister...

Howard Earl Sheely

Howard Earl Sheely

Oct 27, 2020

Howard Earl Sheely took his final bow at the age of 89 on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born at Fort Bragg Military Hospital on October 9, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, NC, and a veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents: Earl David Sheely and Sarah Dorothea Gurganious Sheely; sister: Avis...

Kenneth Lee Fulcher, Jr.  (Little Kenny)

Kenneth Lee Fulcher, Jr. (Little Kenny)

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth Lee Fulcher, Jr. (Little Kenny), 21 of Eastover, NC, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday October 25th, 2020. As this was very unexpected, we know he was called to heaven to love and put smiles on so many faces as he did here on earth. He is now rejoicing with his 2 grandfathers...

(Ret.) CW3 William (Bill) T. Brady

(Ret.) CW3 William (Bill) T. Brady

Oct 24, 2020

(Ret.) CW3 William (Bill) T. Brady of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at home on October 24, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Bill was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 16, 1948, to parents, Pierce and Mary Jo Brady. Bill enlisted in the US Army in 1967 and served for 29 years. He was awarded the Gallantry...

Patricia "Patty" June Fuller

Patricia "Patty" June Fuller

Oct 21, 2020

Patricia June Fuller, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. “Patty” was born Patricia June Covey on August 18, 1939 in Norwich, NY to Richard and Pauline Covey.

Patty considered Afton, NY her hometown and was a proud graduate of the Afton Central High, Class of 1957. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and...

Lena Milholen Privette

Lena Milholen Privette

Oct 21, 2020

Lena Milholen Privette, 100, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020. She was born on May 12, 1920 in Davie Co., NC to the late Hebert Milholen and Lena Wellman Milholen.

Lena was preceded in death by her husband, William C. Privette.

She is survived by two sons, William H. Privette (Karen), and Andrew W. Privette (Sherry);...

Barbara Simmons Williams

Barbara Simmons Williams

Oct 21, 2020

Barbara Simmons Williams, 86, of Pineville, died on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

She was born on March 18, 1934, to the late Calvin Maxton and Nellie Gay Simmons.

The family has scheduled a memorial service for 2:30pm on Monday, October 26, 2020, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

 

Doris G. Hunter

Doris G. Hunter

Oct 21, 2020

Doris G. Hunter, 76, of Fayetteville, went home to join her husband, Andrew Hunter, with the Lord on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

She was born in Sampson County on November 9, 1943 to the late Richard and Tiny Ammons.

Left to cherish Doris’s memory are her sons, Ricky Hunter and Ken Hunter; grandson, Jordan Hunter; great granddaughter, Elizabeth Hunter; brothers,...

Ann Sheridan

Ann Sheridan

Oct 21, 2020

Ann Sheridan, 80, of Spring Lake, passed away on Wednesday, October 21, 2020.

She was born in Houston County, GA on April 29, 1940, to the late Ozro and Mary Sue Clark.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Lynn Harris, and son, Johnny Sheridan.

Ann enjoyed working and meeting new people.  She loved working with her flowers and...

Alexander Logan McNish

Alexander Logan McNish

Oct 17, 2020

Alexander Logan McNish, 24, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 17, 2020.

He was born on July 2, 1996 to David and Amy McNish.  Logan was predeceased by his grandmother, Sheila Guenard and great-grandparents, Cecil and Frankie Cooley.  He was a 2014 graduate of Pine Forest High School.

Logan, known to some of his friends as Alex, will be...

Emery Earle Gibbs

Emery Earle Gibbs

Oct 16, 2020

Emery Gibbs, 59, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, October 16, 2020 at UNC Hospital Chapel Hill.

Emery was born in Fayetteville on December 1, 1960 to Audrey and the late Charles C. Gibbs.

He worked at Cape Fear Valley Highsmith Rainey Hospital for over 20 years as an X-Ray Technician.

Left to cherish the memory of Emery are his...

Ronald H. Gordon

Ronald H. Gordon

Oct 15, 2020

SFC Ret. Ronald H. Gordon, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 15, 2020.

He proudly served in the 426 Signal Corps during Vietnam where he earned numerous commendations.

Left to cherish Ronald’s memory are his wife of 55 years, Iolanda; daughters, Giovanna and Rosamaria Gordon; grandson, Christopher Gray and wife Kassandra; great-grandson, Topher; brother, Archie Gordon and nephews...

Mary Louise Purdie

Mary Louise Purdie

Oct 12, 2020

Mary Louise Purdie passed away on October 12, 2020.

She was the only child of Edson and Mait Lawrence of Bloomfield, NJ. After primary education she graduated from Wellesley College and worked in the laboratories of Schering Corp.

Mary Lou met her future husband, Otis Purdie, when they were teenagers and they married after he returned home from World War II. During...

Bill Watts

Bill Watts

Oct 10, 2020

Billy Ray “Bill” Watts, 87, of Fayetteville, formally of Charlotte, passed away October 10th, surrounded by family. 

He was preceded in death by his parents, Henry Grady and Bertha Lucille Hargett Watts; brothers, David and John Watts, and brother-in-law, Forest Guess.

Bill grew up in the Oakdale Community of Charlotte, graduating from Paw Creek High School in 1951.  He was...

Betty Blanchard Burley

Betty Blanchard Burley

Oct 8, 2020

Betty Blanchard Burley, 88, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, October 8, 2020. Betty was born on September 23, 1932 in Bladen Co., NC to the late Edgar L. and Agnes Tyson Blanchard.

She was preceded in death by her sisters, Iona Brock, Virginia Armstrong, and Helen Dozier; brothers, Edgar, William, and Ronald Blanchard

Betty is survived by her...

Lou Ellen Buie

Lou Ellen Buie

Oct 5, 2020

Lou Ellen Buie, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, October 5, 2020.

She was born in Bladen County on July 11, 1936, to the late Livingston and Addie Prevatte.

She was a longtime member of Second Baptist Church.  Traveling was a passion of hers, especially cruises.  When not on a cruise she could be found playing cards and competitive...

Patsy "Pat" R. Bray

Patsy "Pat" R. Bray

Sep 30, 2020

Patsy "Pat" Ruth Bray, 77, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord and saved loved ones and friends. 

She was given this beautiful home filled with the joy and knowledge of God by Jesus Christ in 1982 when she decided to give him her heart and life, in return for eternal life with him.  She considered this to...

Ellen K. Adams

Ellen K. Adams

Sep 28, 2020

Mrs. Ellen Kathaleen Adams, 96, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 28, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born on August 16, 1924 in Suffolk, England.

She was preceded in death by her husband Marvin Wilton Adams; three sons William Odell Adams, Howard Anthony Adams, and Jimmy Marvin Adams; two grandsons William Jr. Adams, and...