Obituaries

Feb 13, 2020

Mrs. Georgia Lee Weeks Hedgpeth, age 93, died at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC on Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Georgia was born June 26, 1926 to the late Cora Carter Weeks Fisher and Arthur Floyd Weeks, (stepfather Charles Lee Fisher), in the farming community of Cumberland County, NC. Georgia was one of eight children.

She enjoyed a successful...

Feb 11, 2020

Gloria Jean Fish Pierce Gray, 76 went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 11, 2020. Jean surrendered her soul at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her love ones after battling a long term illness. Jean was born in Lee County, NC to Judd Almond Fish and Alice Mae Daniel. She was raised on a farm...

Feb 11, 2020

SFC (Ret.) James "Jim" Y. Jarvies Jr., 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, February 11, 2020, at home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born in Rochester, NY, on June 18, 1936, to the late James and Kathryn Jarvies, Sr.

Jim proudly served in the Army during the Korean and Vietnam Wars.

Jim is survived by his wife,...

Feb 10, 2020

Nan I. Sorkin, 86, of Pineville, NC passed peacefully on February 10th, 2020 at The Haven Memory Care Facility.  She was born on August 15th, 1933 in Taegu, Korea, the daughter of Yun Sul I and So Pong I.  Nan fell in love while working in Seoul and married SGM Saul Sorkin and moved to the United States.  They lived...

Feb 9, 2020

Catharine “Catie” Matlack Drewry, passed away on Sunday, February 9, 2020, at her home on Hillside Avenue, surrounded by her loving family.  Catie, the only daughter of Anne C. and Robert K. Matlack, Sr., was born October 14, 1973, in Hershey, PA.  After moving with her family to Fayetteville in 1974, Catie attended Fayetteville Academy and graduated from Terry Sanford...

Feb 4, 2020

David Wayne Whitehurst, 46, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at his residence.

Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of John Whitehurst of Aurora, NC and the late Paula Lawrence of Fayetteville.

He is survived by his wife Laura Cromartie Whitehurst; children Zachary Miller of Sunset Beach, Danielle Nixon and husband Nick of Athens GA.; brothers Dale Fogleman...

Feb 4, 2020

Ubaldo Rodriguez-Tosado, 63 of Linden, NC passed away on Tuesday, February 4, 2020 at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home.

He was a U.S. Army Veteran receiving numerous medals and commendations prior to honorable discharge.

A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 13, 2020 at Noon at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery on Fort Bragg, NC with the...

Jan 23, 2020

Lawrence “Larry” Todd Crusen, 55, of Linden, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020.

He was born in Japan on August 27, 1964, to the late Erwin and Shirley Crusen.  Larry was also predeceased by his twin brother, Terry.

Larry graduated from 71st High School.  He worked as a carpenter and doing roofing work.  Larry’s personality will be missed by...

Jan 23, 2020

Mrs. Barbara Hudson Sargent, 74, of the Cedar Creek Community, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born September 14, 1945 in Johnston Co., NC to the late Jarvis Butler Hudson and Admah Price Hudson.

She was a retired Executive Secretary at Fort Bragg for many years. Barbara was...

Jan 19, 2020

Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald Melvin 91, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020.

She was born in Sanford, NC to the late Howard Normant McDonald and Sarah Hamilton McDonald.

She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Geddie Melvin.

She is survived by two daughters Kay Melvin Boone and Anne Melvin Tucker; one brother Sam McDonald; one...

Jan 14, 2020

Mary L. Scott, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020.

She was born in Mishawaka, IN on December 19, 1943, to the late Monty and Lois Woodring.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott; and sister, Judy Woodring.

Left to cherish Mary’s memory is her sons, Billy Thompson and wife Lynn, Robert Thompson; daughter,...

Jan 12, 2020

Janz L. Johnson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home.

He was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 4, 1954, to the late James and Ethel Johnson. 

He was a highly recognized Auditor with Civil Service for over 40 years.  Most of this time was spent working with USASOC.  He was a long-time member...

Jan 12, 2020

COL (Ret.) John Cardinal McCloskey, Jr. (Jack), passed away in Sanford, Florida on January 12, 2020 at the age of 89.

He is survived by his three children, Sara, Patrick and John III and their spouses, Steven Walcek, Cynthia McCloskey and Vickie Buckland, respectively.  His children are grateful for their father's guidance to seek education and culture to enrich their...

Jan 5, 2020

SFC (Ret.) Kenneth Edwin Martin, Sr., 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at home in the presence of his loving family.

He was born in Buncombe County to the late Beatrice and Karl Martin.

Ken served his country honorably as an Engineer in the United States Army.  After his retirement he began a second career at...

Dec 30, 2019

Dec 29, 2019

Wayne Thomson, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019.

He was born in Stoutland, MO, on September 6, 1935, to the late Kenneth and Naomi Thomson. 

Wayne proudly served in the Air Force as a Navigator.  After retiring from the Air Force he went to work as an Instructor at Fayetteville Tech in the Business Administration Department.

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Dec 23, 2019

Felisa Cabuenas Saycon, 89, of Linden, NC passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019.

She was born on October 8, 1930 on the Island of Samar in the Philippines to the late Leoncio Cabuenas and Felisa Verdeflor Cabuenas.

She relocated to Tacloban Leyte in the Philippines. After marrying her husband in 1964 she relocated to Hawaii.

She was a pre-school...

Dec 22, 2019

Daniel G. Railey (A.K.A. 139-Bonehead) born Sept 29, 1948 passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly Railey; four daughters: Katherine Railey, Stacy Young and Allen, Danielle Browning and Kevin, and Pamela Dyke and Andy; his brother Joseph Williams and Carol; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; and his beloved pet PeeWee....

Dec 20, 2019

Wayne Charles Sorensen Sr., 73, of Fayetteville, NC, passed peacefully on Decemer 20, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Anna May, children Wayne Charles Sorensen Jr, Kelly Anne Sorensen, Jacqueline Marie Rice, Deborah Ann Sorensen, brother Kenneth Sorensen of South Carolina, and sister Katherine Zak...

Dec 14, 2019

Marie Owens Cooley, 88, of Fayetteville, was called to be in the Lord's care at 5:50pm on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Womack Army Medical Center Hospital, Ft. Bragg, NC.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed dearly. 

The family will receive friends from 12:45pm to 1:45pm on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at...