Obituaries

Dec 4, 2019

Betty Routon Ellsworth, long time resident of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019, surrounded by her children.

Betty was born October 1, 1930 in Miami, Fla.  A graduate of Duke University and an avid Duke Basketball fan, it was there she met John Ellsworth, her husband of 64 years.  Betty had a wonderful spirit...

Dec 2, 2019

Jean Marie Forbes, better known as Jeannie, passed away on December 2nd, 2019.

A graduate of Westover High School in 1979, she was also a multi-award winning softball player for her school and played on Fort Bragg in every position but First Base. She studied at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the field of electrical engineering. Jeannie spent over 10...

Nov 25, 2019

Manuel Longoria, Jr., 55, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Nov 15, 2019

Flora Ann Rector, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home in Holden Beach surrounded by her family.

Ann was born in Fayetteville on September 5, 1941 to the late Nadine and Neil Downing.

She was a graduate of Steadman High School class of 1959.  After graduation she began a career in banking as a...

Nov 14, 2019

Edward Starr Cook, Jr., 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at home with his loving family at his side.

On May 26, 1926, Ed was born in Fayetteville to the late Mae and Edward Cook, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his son, Edward “Ted” S. Cook, III and sister, Katherine Cook Bramble.

He was...

Nov 6, 2019

Bradley M. Goodson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 11, 1954 to the late Bert and Erika Goodson.

Brad proudly served in the Air Force.  After being discharged from the service he became a X-Ray Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Brad...

Nov 6, 2019

Gary L. Knight, 72, of Gates Four Golf Community, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, passed peacefully on 6 November 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents Georgianna & Charlie Chipouras; Lloyd F. Knight, Bob & Leona Jones, and James & Helen Clarke. 

Gary is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diana; sons: Gary M. Knight,  Robert Knight...

Nov 4, 2019

Arnold B "Junior" McKinney Jr, age 76, resident of Fayetteville, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Born March 5, 1943 in Kentucky to Arnold B McKinney and Ottie V. (Payton) McKinney. He has been a NC resident for over 30 years after retiring from the US Army. He has mastered...

Nov 3, 2019

June Ludwig, 83, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care.

She was born in India on June 11, 1936, to the late Lillian and Charles Goodey.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George.

June had an amazing love of life where she enjoyed traveling around the globe...

Nov 2, 2019

Bridget Marie Bouwens, 45, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fountain Valley, CA, to John and Bonnie Vandergriff, on September 19, 1974.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Vandergriff.

Left to cherish Bridget’s memory is her husband of 27 years, Bryce; daughters, Caitlyn...

Nov 1, 2019

George Wilson “Skip” Baker, age 70, passed away Nov. 1 after a lengthy illness. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Skip was afforded the opportunity to travel the world and live in many places, as a child with his military family and later in life in his own Air Force Career. Skip attained the rank of Master Sergeant and served as...

Oct 31, 2019

Everett Clark “Bill” Altman, Sr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on May 18, 1930, to the late Mary Alice and Burchell Everett Altman.

After serving in the Air Force, Bill, dedicated his career to his company, Eastern Turf Equipment, Inc.

Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his wife,...

Oct 27, 2019

Luther Dixon Pearsall, Sr., 96, Fayetteville, passed October 27, 2019.

Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.

Oct 26, 2019

Katherine Leigh Irving, 64, of Wade passed away in the early morning of October 26, 2019.

She was born in New York on March 16, 1955 to Charles J and Edna Leigh. Katherine was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Hayes; sister Stacie Demauro; half brothers, Charles D Leigh and Daniel Spain; and stepmother, Shirley Leigh.

During her life,...

Oct 24, 2019

Michael Andrew Syfrett, Jr. 38, passed away on October 24, 2019, in Greensboro, where he had been living since October 21, 2006.

Mike was born on February 10, 1981, in Fayetteville, to Michael and Beverly Syfrett.  Mike was a confirmed bachelor.  Mike’s passion was his work.  His love of computers began at the tender age of twelve when he received...

Oct 24, 2019

U.S. Air Force Ret. MSGT Paul Hewitt Matthews, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville.

He was born on December 5, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Oliver W. Matthews and Eva Hewitt Matthews.

Paul was preceded in death by his wife Anna Sachs Matthews and sisters,...

Oct 23, 2019

Howard B. Packer, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home, in the presence of his loving family.

He was born in Fayetteville on October 19, 1937, to the late Ben and Agnes Packer. Preceding Howard in death was and his former wife who is the mother of his children, Eloise Packer; grandson, Mark Stewart,...

Oct 14, 2019

Peggy “June” Lancaster, 81, of Fayetteville, NC went home to join her Lord and Savior after a valiant, nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family in her home at her passing on October 14, 2019.

June was born in 1938 at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London, England to the late Arthur S. Chubb and Florence (Watts)...

Oct 12, 2019

John Clarence Owen, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019.

Clarence was born on Dec. 21, 1923 in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1941 and served in the US Army Air Corp in the South Pacific during WWII as a radio engineer. He worked at Hunter Brothers for over 45 years, where he...

Oct 11, 2019