Obituaries

Raj Jayesh Dave

Raj Jayesh Dave

Mar 10, 2019

Raj Jayesh Dave

July 4, 1986 - March 10, 2019

Just like the fireworks on the 4th of July, Raj brightened our lives and brought vibrant color to it. He loved life and lived it fiercely. Raj loved to travel, eat the finest foods from around the world, and lived every moment to the fullest. He fearlessly shared his passion...

Herman Lee Troutman, Sr.

Herman Lee Troutman, Sr.

Mar 10, 2019

Herman Lee Troutman Sr. passed away on 10 Mar in Fayetteville, NC.  Herman was born on 22 June, 1931 in China Grove, NC, and he attended Landis High School.  He ultimately retired as the Building Superintendent of Rowan Co. school system, and he was well known in Landis, China Grove, Kannapolis, and surrounding areas, as a brick and stone layer...

Lim Pa Hong

Lim Pa Hong

Mar 7, 2019

Lim Pa Hong, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, March 7, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Korea on October 11, 1933.  She was preceded in death by her daughter, Yong Me.

Lim is survived by her husband, Sang Cheung; daughters, Yong Crawford (Felnoy), Yong Kum (Han); sons, Yong Kun, Yong Ho; and eight...

Elbert Franklin Lennon, Jr.

Elbert Franklin Lennon, Jr.

Mar 1, 2019

Elbert Franklin Lennon, Jr., 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 1, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 18, 1935, in Wilmington, to the late Elbert and Kathleen Lennon, Sr.  Elbert was an Elementary School Principal for 25 years and then he was self employed at E. F. Lennon Business Forms. ...

Edna Earle "Ma" Faircloth

Edna Earle "Ma" Faircloth

Feb 28, 2019

Ms. Edna Earle “Ma" Faircloth, 94 of Fayetteville, went home to be her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ peacefully on Thursday February 28th.

She is preceded in death by her husband Francis Laprelle Faircloth and daughter Karen Curlee.

She is survived by her two grandsons Christopher and Justin Curlee, their wives Jennifer and Sarah and great-grandson Dylan Curlee.

Edna was...

Bobby Earl Bowden

Bobby Earl Bowden

Feb 28, 2019

Bobby Earl Bowden was the oldest of six children born to Climmon Bowden, Sr and Lucille Bromsey Bowden (both deceased). When he was older he was drafted into the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam era, where he spent a year.

 He was very talented and loved drawing.

He was married to Linda Covington and they had one son...

William Bateman, Jr.

William Bateman, Jr.

Feb 26, 2019

William Bateman Jr., 80, passed away on February 26, 2019 in Hope Mills, NC.

Mr. Bateman was born on May 19, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, NY son of the late William Bateman Sr. and Gabrielle Ducoudray Whitney. He served in the United States Army for 32 years and retired as a Sergeant Major after earning two bronze stars and fighting...

Henry Allen Vann

Henry Allen Vann

Feb 22, 2019

Henry Allen Vann, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 8, 1926 to the late Willie Jefferson and Lela Mae Vann.  Also, preceding Henry in death was his loving wife of 65 years, Helen; sisters, Gertrude Moore, Eloise Howard, and Lula Bell Thornton; and brother,...

Betty Martin Shaw

Betty Martin Shaw

Feb 7, 2019

Betty Martin Shaw, 80, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2019, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kernersville, NC.

She was born on October 15, 1938. She retired from M.J. Soffe.

She is survived by one son Randy Wayne Holt, of the home; one grandson Steven Rosser, of Fayetteville, NC.

A memorial service will he held at...

Karen Snyder

Karen Snyder

Feb 6, 2019

Karen Snyder, 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

She was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 4, 1963, to Doris and the late David Snyder.

Karen is survived by her husband, Robert Mitchell, Jr; mother, Doris Heck and husband Ralph of Elizabethtown, PA; sister, Vicki Tucker of Hershey, PA; and her extended family.

Karen was a very loving...

Dale Canant Watson

Dale Canant Watson

Feb 3, 2019

Dale Conant Watson, 75, of Parkton, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

He was born in Harrisburg, PA, on July 30, 1943 to the late Earl and Bertha Watson.

Dale proudly served in the Air Force for over 11 years.  Upon his departure from the Air Force he had earned the rank of Captain.

A private service will be...

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner

Jan 31, 2019

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner, 76, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmie was born on August 17, 1942 in Wake County, NC to the late Curtis Turner and Myrtle Strickland Sessoms.

He was a Vietnam Veteran and faithfully served his country in the U.S....

Linda Fay Onermaa

Linda Fay Onermaa

Jan 31, 2019

Linda Onermaa, 76, of Eastover, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Wade on February 8, 1942 to the late Louis and Mertice Kinlaw.  Also preceding her in death were her sons, Robert L. Kebort and Jeffrey L. Kehort; and sister, Margaret Griffin.

Linda is survived by her husband, Risto,...

Anthony "Tony" Leonard

Anthony "Tony" Leonard

Jan 22, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Leonard, age 46, died peacefully on January 22, 2019 after his 7-year battle with stomach cancer. He was born on November 5, 1972 in South Korea. On May 19, 2007, married the love of his life Christy where they lived happily in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Tony and Christy renewed their vows in an emotional ceremony on January 4,...

Kevin Wayne Strother

Kevin Wayne Strother

Jan 21, 2019

Kevin Wayne Strother, 54, of Godwin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.

He was born in Elizabeth, LA, on March 9, 1964, to Betty and the late Shirley Strother.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lynette Scalise.

Kevin proudly served in the Army, as an Air Defense NCO.  After leaving the Army, he worked at Goodyear...

Robert Hugh Pittman, Jr.

Robert Hugh Pittman, Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Robert H. Pittman, Jr.

Born: December 14, 1941  in Atlanta, Georgia

Died: January 20, 2019 in Fayetteville, North Carolina

He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  His last rank was Captain before exiting his military career. 

Retired from Duke Power Company

Preceded in death by

Robert H. Pittman, Sr.  Father

James C. Pittman, Brother

Survived by:

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Timothy "Tim" Gordon Glass

Timothy "Tim" Gordon Glass

Jan 19, 2019

Timothy “Tim” G. Glass, 63, of Eastover, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Tim leaves behind two sisters, Charlotte Glass of Eastover and Vicki Mickler of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Thomas “Tom” Glass of Eastover and William “Bill” Glass of Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 7:30 pm...

Charles Randall Cauthen

Charles Randall Cauthen

Jan 15, 2019

Charles Randall Cauthen (60) passed away January 15, 2019 from complications of stage IV pancreatic and liver cancer. He spent his last weekend at home with family and friends by his side.

He was preceded in death by his father John William Cauthen and his sister Donna Kay Ford. He is survived by his mother Doris Neely Cauthen of the...

Wanda H. Rose

Wanda H. Rose

Jan 15, 2019

Wanda H. Rose passed away on January 15, 2019, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Born in Breslau, Germany, she emigrated to the United States in the late 50’s.  Becoming an American Citizen was one of her proudest moments, a story she often shared. She lived and worked in Fayetteville, NC, for 30 years - raising her family, making life-long friends, and volunteering...

Calvin G. Osornio

Calvin G. Osornio

Jan 13, 2019

Calvin Osornio, 62, of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 16, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Beatrice and Pedro Osornio.

Left to cherish Calvin’s memory are his children, Daphne Osornio, Gregorio Osornio; sisters, Deedee Osornio and Andie Osornio; brother, Pedro E....