Obituaries

Jun 8, 2020

Pauline Wright Lancaster, 86 of Hope Mills, NC  passed away peacefully on June 8, 2020 at her home.

Born on June 7th, 1934 in Bladenboro, NC to parents Annabel and Jack Wright, she was the fourth child out of six. She married the love of her life, AT Lancaster at the young age of 16 and shortly thereafter had her...

Jun 6, 2020

Mr. Douglas Llewellyn Odom (Doug) died on June 6, 2020, at the age of 54 at his home in Charlotte, North Carolina. Born in Rocky Mount, Doug moved with his family to Fayetteville, North Carolina during his elementary years. Growing up in Fayetteville, Doug earned Eagle Scout honors, was a gifted soccer player, and graduated from Fayetteville Academy in 1984. 

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Jun 3, 2020

Guy Edward Harris July 24, 1931 – June 3, 2020 Guy Edward Harris of Jasper, Tennessee, passed away peacefully on June 3, 2020 at the age of 88.

He was born July 24, 1931 in Jasper, Tennessee, to the late Louis Harris and the late Zetta Crabtree Harris.

Guy served 22 years in the U.S. Army and retired as a...

May 30, 2020

Lucille McLean Saunders, 100, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 30, 2020, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home.

She was born in Cumberland County on May 29, 1920 to the late Marshall and Laura McLean.

She worked with her husband, James Saunders, at Pee-Wee’s Sandwich Shop in downtown Fayetteville for many years.  Then she retired from First Citizens Bank after...

May 27, 2020

Thomas Ray Jestes, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2020, at his home.

He was born in Greensboro, NC on November 28, 1940.  Tommy was preceded in death by his wife, Sandra Blackburn Jestes and daughter, Terry Leigh Jestes.

He served as a Fayetteville Fire Fighter before working at Ft. Bragg until retirement.  In his spare time,...

May 26, 2020

May 20, 2020

Myrtle Oakley Carter, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

She was born in Darlington, SC, on October 23, 1922, to the late Beatrice and George Oakley.  She was preceded in death by her husband, James Carter, sisters, Edra Cain and Patricia Willis; and brother, Leroy Oakley.

She was a longtime member...

May 20, 2020

Connie L. Horton, 75, of Linden, passed away on Wednesday, May 20, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born on January 26, 1945, in Portsmouth, VA, to the late Earl Creech and Sarah Manino.  Preceding Connie in death was her son, Gerald Gregory Horton; and grandson, Jay Stiles, great-granddaughter, Dakota Wright; and her sister, Gwen Manino.

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May 15, 2020

Dr. John A. (Jack) Poglinco died on May 15, 2020 at home in Fayetteville, N.C. with his special friend Carol Langdon by his side.

The son of John Joseph Poglinco and Carmela Martignetti, he was born in 1933 in New Rochelle, New York. Jack attended St. Joseph's Catholic School, Iona Preparatory School, and Fordham University, graduating in The Yale School...

May 8, 2020

Thomas Dee Jackson, 44, of White Oak, passed away suddenly May 8, 2020.  He was a devoted husband to Robin and the apple of his eye, his daughter, Hannah.  Dee worked at Boulevard Pawn Shop for 29 years alongside his Uncle Clyde.  He was thought of highly by his friends who came by the shop to chat.

Dee was preceded...

May 8, 2020

On May 8, 2020, Sandra Jane Nordan, 72, passed away, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was preceded in death by her parents Walter H. Connor, Sr. and Frances Harrison Connor, and two sisters Joan Connor and Dorothy Connor.

She is survived by her husband Roger Nordan, of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters Joan Dick, of Fayetteville, NC and Jacqueline...

May 4, 2020

Sue Owen Fehlman, 89 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on May 4th 2020 and is now at peace. Our family was blessed by a loving, giving, compassionate mother and grandmother who will continue to guide us through the rest of our lives from what she taught us.

Sue grew up in Vander, graduated from Stedman High School and worked at...

May 4, 2020

Pauline Stewart Priest, beloved mother and grandmother, passed away suddenly in Greensboro on May 4, 2020 after several years of declining health.

Mrs. Priest was born on February 2, 1931 in Benson, the only daughter of Harvey and Phoebe Stewart.  She and her three brothers grew up on their family farm and this led to her love of the outdoors....

Apr 29, 2020

Annegrete S. Kennedy, 87, of Greenville, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 29, 2020.

She was born in Gelnhausen, Germany on October 15, 1932, to the late Konrad and Lina Schmidt.  She was preceded in death by her first husband, Robert L. Stevens; brother, Fritz Schmidt; husband Herman Junior Kennedy and daughter, Maureen Gildon.

Annegrete is survived by...

Apr 27, 2020

Mrs. Karen Lane Hagus (Grose) 64 transitioned April 27th 2020 

She was welcomed by her mother (Louise Mathews) her father (James Grose), her sister Kim Calhoun, her brother Jimmy Grose, and her son James Patrick Taylor 

She is survived by her husband Kevin Hagus 

Two daughters Heather Loyd and Jennifer Taylor

She had 8 grandchildren 

Brandon L. Loyd, Cristopher M....

Apr 26, 2020

US Army CSM (Ret) Kenneth Chavis, Jr., passed away on Sunday, April 26, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Fairfax, WV, on June 24, 1940, to the late Dorothy and Kenneth Chavis, Sr.

He proudly served in the Special Forces during the Vietnam war.  During his career he was stationed around the world to include...

Apr 24, 2020

James Lynn Carr (Butch), 67, of Raeford passed away peacefully at his home on April 24, 2020. He is survived by his son, Mikhail Trushin (Misha) and wife Skye of Raeford.

Butch was born in St. Louis, Missouri on January 15, 1953 to the late James and Shirley Carr. Butch enjoyed riding his Harley Davidson motorcycle and traveling the world.

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Apr 24, 2020

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Apr 24, 2020

Shantilal Maganlal Mehta was born in Aden, Yemen, on August 14th, 1938 and passed away peacefully on April 24, 2020 at 81 years of age. He was fortunate to have been surrounded by his wife and four sons. Shantilal lived a joyful life and taught us many things – most importantly, he taught us to value family, laugh about the...

Apr 17, 2020

Chang Han Kim, 99, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 17, 2020, at Carolina Rehabilitation Center.

Mr. Chang Han Kim was a good man who is remembered lovingly by his family.  He was born in Pyongyang City, North Korea on July 2, 1920 as the youngest of nine siblings; lived in Seoul, South Korea until he immigrated to the...