Obituaries
Bill Johnson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
William “Bill” Douglas Johnson, Jr., 59, of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Womack Army Medical Center.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1958, to Susan and William Johnson, Sr.
He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan who was also a college tennis player and a devoted husband and father. He gained joy...
Shirley Taylor Britt
Dec 23, 2017
Shirley Taylor Britt, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many died in Rome, GA on Dec 23, 2017 after a long illness. She was born April 26, 1926 at home near Barnesville, GA and is the widow of the late Clayton Britt. She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses: Sandy Benton (Barry), Cheryl...
Dr. John Glenn Briggs, Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Dr. John Glenn Briggs, Jr. was born on June 8, 1942 in Hendersonville, NC, and died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC.
To the utter jealously of many avid Tar Heels, John passed away amongst dear friends in the Dean Dome at a UNC basketball game.
He was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC, and he graduated from...
Allene Williams
Dec 14, 2017
Allene Wellons Williams, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2017. Allene was born on May 22, 1934 to Clifton Carl Wellons and Lydia Celeste Leggette Wellons. She attended St. Mary’s and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill. She married her high school sweetheart John...
Alex Zander Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Mr. Alex Z. Smith, 84, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home.
Born in Florence County, SC, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Mae Jackson Smith. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Navy.
He is survived...
U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller
Dec 5, 2017
U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Miller was born on March 27, 1942 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a graduate of University of Florida at Tampa. He entered the military in 1963 and retired with the rank of LTC in 1993. He served his...
Marco Antonio Arboleda, Jr.
Dec 4, 2017
Marco A. Arboleda, Jr., 42, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at First Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Moore County.
He was born in Ft. Bragg on February 28, 1975. He was a big fan of Star Wars and he loved being a chef. He especially enjoyed cooking for his family. Marco was a funny man...
Elaine "Lainey" G. Cottle
Dec 3, 2017
Surrounded by her family, Elaine “Lainey” Cottle passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Born September 8, 1946 in Manchester, New Hampshire, Lainey was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Guimond, and brother, Arthur Guimond. She is survived...
Billie Jean Miller
Dec 1, 2017
Billie Jean Miller, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at home in the presence of her loving family.
She was born on January 21, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller; parents, James and Fannie Tew, and her son, Donald Strickland.
Billie is survived by her daughters, Teresa Free and husband Trey,...
J. Douglas McPhail, Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
Mr. James Douglas “Doug” McPhail, Jr., 60, of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at UNC Hospice House of Pittsboro.
He was born on January 27, 1957 in Fayetteville to James and the late Lula McPhail .
Doug is survived by his father, James McPhail, Sr.; sister Ann Matthews and husband Marc; and niece, Taylor Thomason and husband...
Gisela Ella Holbert
Nov 27, 2017
Gisela Ella Holbert, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017.
A graveside memorial service is planned for 11am on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Main Post Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.
Mary Luz Johanson
Nov 23, 2017
Mary Luz Johanson, 60, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain.
She was born in Lima, Peru, on March 13, 1957, to the late Grimalda Gutierrez Galvez and Maximiliano Durand Diaz.
She is survived by her two daughters, Lyris Ivy Lovett and Priscilla Caroll Johanson, and two granddaughters, Sayuri Gonzalez and Isabella Hernandez, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.
She is...
Cecilia F. Faas
Nov 18, 2017
Cecilia G. Fass passed away on Saturday Nov 18, 2017 in her own bed attended by her daughters.
She was born on November 20, 1923.
She married Frederick Faas Dec 29, 1945. They had known each other since grade school in New York City, and they were married for 60 years. After he returned from service with Merrill’s Marauders, they...
Margot T. Binas
Nov 17, 2017
Margot T. Binas, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
She was born on February 5, 1933 in Munich, Germany.
Margot is survived by her good friends Donna Staples and husband John of Fayetteville, Veronika Townsend and husband William of Raeford, and Ellen Edgell.
A memorial service honoring her life is...
Norman Reese Helms, Sr.
Nov 16, 2017
Norman Helms, Sr., 80, of Fayetteville, passed away at home on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the presence of his loving family.
He was born on October 25, 1937.
Norman is survived by four children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.
A private family gathering will be held at a later date.
Online condolences may be expressed at sullivanshighland.com.
Services...
Wilma Williams
Nov 14, 2017
Wilma Crumpler Williams, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Johnston Medical Center.
She was born in Cumberland County on July 2, 1929 to the late Austin and Mattie Crumpler. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Williams; siblings, Estelle Cade, Christine Horne, Royce Crumpler, Willa Matthews, and Douglas Crumpler.
Wilma is survived...
Rev. Lawrence E. Lugar
Nov 10, 2017
Rev. Lawrence E. Lugar, 90, died November 10 at his home in Fayetteville, N.C.
Rev. Lugar was born in Roanoke, Virginia and a graduate of Jefferson High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II .
Following his discharge, he attended National Business College, before attending and graduating from Ferrum Junior College, now Ferrum College. He received...
Julia Owens Ramsey
Nov 6, 2017
Julia Faye Owens Ramsey Julia O. Ramsey passed away early Monday morning, November 6, 2017, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was 89 years old.
She was born in Pavo, Georgia to William Nelson Owens and Frances America Holloway.
She met the love of her life, David Ramsey, in Youth Fellowship. They married on November 2, 1944...
Cora Sue Nance
Nov 3, 2017
Cora Sue Nance, 79, of Cameron, passed away at her home on Friday, November 3, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Robeson County on May 23, 1938 to the late James Berry and Letha Nance. Preceding her in death are her grandson, Brandon Hopper, sisters, Ruby Peterson, Gladys Taylor; brothers, JB Nance, Ted Nance, and...
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