Obituaries

Sep 14, 2020

N. Paulette Mercer, 70 of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Alpharetta, GA, passed away on Monday, September 14, 2020.

She was born in Atlanta, GA, on November 25, 1949, to the late Paul and Vera Shippey. She was also predeceased by her husband, Troy.

Paulette retired from driving a school bus after 25 years of dedicated service. She was a doting...

Sep 13, 2020

Bababhai Talajabhai Patel, 83, of Mervada, Gujarat, India passed away peacefully on Sunday, September 13, 2020 surrounded by family.

Bababhai stood at 6’2 and seemed larger than life. He was usually seen smiling and was quick to laugh. Everything was always “first class.”

He is survived by his loving wife, Shantaben Patel; his daughters Pushpa and Mina; his sons Sanat...

Sep 10, 2020

David Carroll Bryan was born 11 Jan. 1940, in Fayetteville, NC., and died in Duke Hospital, Durham, 10 Sept. 2020, after a month long struggle with Covid-19.

He was the second son of Pearl Russ Bryan and Norwood Eason Bryan (Sr.).

David Bryan was married to Elizabeth Barnes Bryan of Elm City, NC, who preceded him in death.  He is...

Sep 10, 2020

Barry Bernard Pylant, 65 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, September 10, 2020 at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital.

Born on October 3rd, 1954 to Minor Bernard And Jeanne Pylant. He was a graduate of 71st High School in 1972.

He was called the Fishin’ Musician by many because he was an amazing keyboard player and fisherman.

He taught his son to...

Sep 8, 2020

Jamison Daniel Williams, 38, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with the Lord on September 8th, 2020. 

He was born on October 15, 1981 in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma to Jay and Sarah Williams. He grew up in Falcon, North Carolina and was a graduate of Cape Fear High School. 

Jamison was an avid sports fan and was also an...

Sep 5, 2020

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Aug 30, 2020

Sylvia Virginia Gautier Hadley, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, August 30, 2020.

She was born in Washington, NC, on March 28, 1938. Her parents were the late Beverly T. Gautier Sr. and Lillian Scott Gautier. She was married for sixty years to the late Alonza David Hadley.

She leaves behind her daughter, Teresa Hadley Evans, Wilmington, NC, spouse Evan...

Aug 24, 2020

Donald Calvin Lake, Jr., 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Don was born in Huntington, “By God” WV, on July 1, 1947, to the late Kitty and Donald Lake.

He loved life to the fullest and hoped and prayed that everyone would be able to do the same.  His most cherished qualities were friendship, loyalty, and...

Aug 23, 2020

Eleanor “Ellie” Hair Weaver, 85, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23 with her family present.  Eleanor Jean George was born on May 10, 1935 in Dunbar, PA to Frederick and Elizabeth Collins George, the middle of three children. Her family moved to East Liverpool, OH when she was young and she graduated from East Liverpool High School in...

Aug 21, 2020

Matthew Hall, 50, of Eastover, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Cape Fear Medical Center.

He was born in Fayetteville, on May 26, 1970, to Mitchell and Karen Hall.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell; grandparents, Harvey and Vernadell Hall and Lois and Carmen Tommasi.

He loved fishing and watching Nascar.  His favorite drivers were...

Aug 17, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Jeremy Alexander Finch, infant, passed away August 17, 2020, at home with his loving family.

 Left to cherish his memory are his parents Jordan and Tori Finch; grandparents, Tiffany Finch, Alexander Worth, Doug and Melissa Finch; and numerous aunts, uncles and an extended family who will miss him dearly.

 Jeremy was diagnosed with Anencephaly in his mother’s womb at 19...

Aug 16, 2020

Rebecca Ann Barefoot, 39, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home.

She was born on May 12, 1981 in Fayetteville, NC. She was a 2007 graduate of Central Carolina College and a received her degree in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

She loved her family and children. She loved to read and...

Aug 12, 2020

Mark Joseph Ivey, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Mark was born in Arlington, VA on November 3, 1957 to Carol and the late MG (Ret.) Claude T. Ivey.

He proudly served in the Air Force where he earned numerous commendations.  He was an avid reader, who loved spending time with his family.

Mark leaves behind...

Aug 11, 2020

US Army SFC (Ret.) Robert E. Hallisey, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

He was born in Aurora, IL, on May 17, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Frances Hallisey and his brother, Joseph Hallisey.

Robert proudly served in both the US Navy and Army during WWII, the Korean War, and...

Aug 7, 2020

Melba Mauldin peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 7, 2020 in her home in Fayetteville, NC following a hard battle with cancer.

She was born on February 25, 1944 in Bluefield, WV to Ethel and John T Couch. Melba was married to her late husband Andrew for 57 years and is survived by her two daughters Michelle...

Aug 4, 2020

Inez Baker, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home.

She was born on May 11, 1936, in Cumberland, MD.

Inez leaves behind her grandson, Andrew Baker and fiancée Ruby Agustin; and numerous friends.

The family will conduct a private service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.sullivanshighland.com. 

Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s...

Aug 4, 2020

Steven Edward Fogleman, 52, of Grays Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home.

Steven was born on November 14, 1967 in Munich, Germany, to the late Thurston Dale Fogleman Jr., and Paula Jean Lawrence.

Steven was an electrician most of his life.  Steven was an avid Harley enthusiast.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, they...

Aug 1, 2020

Allen Bernard Vann, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

He was born in Piney Grove Township, Sampson County on January 3, 1947 to the late Henry and Helen Vann.

Bernard leaves behind his son, Allen Bernard Vann, Jr. and wife Valerie of Wilmington; granddaughters, Logan and Chloe Vann; brothers, Ennis Vann and wife Gloria of Fayetteville,...

Jul 31, 2020

Nelda Kraus Smith,89, of Eastover, NC passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1930 in Trieste, Italy to the late Lodovico and Giovanna Tocar Kraus.

Nelda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” J. Smith.

Nelda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Gilpatrick and husband Larry of Parsonsfield, ME and Robin...