Obituaries

Aug 25, 2017

Brigitte Pia Kotz, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Germany on September 19, 1936.

Brigitte is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; daughter, Dorothy Stewart of Fayetteville; son, Michael Kotz and wife Elizabeth of Shalimar, FL; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

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Aug 19, 2017

Ethel Faye Haugh, 80, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on August 19, 2017, in the Womack Military Medical Center.

She was born on June 30, 1937, in Johnson County, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cockrell. Faye was a devoted military wife to Lou Haugh for fifty-nine years, a mom of three children, a loving grandma and great...

Aug 16, 2017

Charles O’Neill Hickman, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2017, at the NC State Veterans Nursing Home.

He was born in Brunswick County, NC on February 19, 1928.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Christine Hickman, son, Ralph Hickman, and daughter Sheila Dent.

Charlie is survived by his children, Hank Hickman of Wilmington, Bobbie-Jean Reid of...

Aug 14, 2017

Barbara Jeanne (‘Tootsy’) Bennett Lambert of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 14, 2017 in the comfort of her daughter’s home, surrounded by love. She was born and raised in Elizabethtown, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Claxton (E.C.) Bennett. She was the dearly loved mother of Barbara...

Aug 3, 2017

U.S. Army MSG (Ret.) George James Creak, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

A graveside memorial service is planned for 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

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

Aug 3, 2017

Mary Ruth Baggett, 78, of Eastover and formerly of Sampson County, died Thursday, August 3, 2017 in her home.

She was a retired educator with Eastover-Central Elementary School.

Mrs. Baggett was born June 10, 1939 in Sampson County to Lonnie Robinson Williams and Lena Ruth Williams.

She is predeceased by husband, Jasper (Jack) Leroy Baggett; parents, Lonnie and Lena Williams;...

Aug 2, 2017

Ms. Hazel Maness, 72, of Linden, NC passed away on August 2, 2017.She is survived by several nieces and nephews and a host of extended family and friends.

Aug 1, 2017

Myrtle Wilson Vann, 98, of Raleigh, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 1, 2017, at Woodland Terrace in Cary, NC.

She was born in Fayetteville on May 30, 1919.  She was a lifetime member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was a member of the Emily Howie Sunday School Class and the Choir.  Myrtle was a graduate of Converse...

Jul 31, 2017

Jenny Gertrude Clow, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 31, 2017, at Carillon Assisted Living.

She was born in Sampson County, NC on April 22, 1934.

Preceding Jenny in death was her husband, James Clow.  She is survived by son, Wayne Clow and wife Cindy; daughter, Connie May and husband Bryan; grandchildren, Andrew and Matthew May; and sister,...

Jul 29, 2017

Wilton Layton “Billy” Herring, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 29, 2017, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Clinton, NC on February 6, 1935.  He retired from Embarq after 32 years of dedicated service.  He was a 50 year plus member of the Hiram Masonic Lodge #98 in Clinton, NC.

Billy is survived by...

Jul 23, 2017

At the present time arrangements are incomplete.

 

 

Jul 19, 2017

Mrs. Erma Acker Young, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born on September 9, 1935 in Cumberland County NC to the late Floyd Edgar Acker and Sudie Eugenia Scoggins Acker.

She was a member of Culbreth United Methodist Church. Erma owned and operated Erma’s Hairstyling...

Jul 19, 2017

U.S. Army CW3 (Ret.) John Thomas Gerlosky, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, July 19, 2017, at the VA Medical Center.

He was born in Cleveland, OH on April 28, 1937.  During his nearly 22 year career in the Army, he earned a Bronze star, Vietnam Cross of Gallantry w/Palm, Master Parachute badge, and numerous other commendations.

John is...

Jul 17, 2017

C. Mildred “Mickey” Morehead, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Abingdon, MD, passed away on Monday, July 17, 2017 at Woodlands Nursing Home.

She was born in Glade Spring, VA, on November 15, 1925.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Byron Morehead, and grandson, Chad Sullivan.

Mildred is survived by her daughters, Dora Woods of Fayetteville, NC, Brenda...

Jul 15, 2017

Mrs. Ann McFadyen Welch, 79, passed away at home Saturday, July 15.  She was born on June 19, 1938 in Fayetteville, to John F. McFadyen and Frances B. McFadyen.  She was a loving wife and a devoted mother.  She was a member and Elder at MacPherson Presbyterian Church where she was awarded the prestigious lifetime membership to the “Presbyterian Women.”...

Jul 11, 2017

Mrs. Nancy Aiello Williams, 66, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, July 11, 2017 at home surrounded by her family. She was formerly of Niagara Falls, New York. She was born on September 13, 1950 in Detroit, Michigan to the late Salvatore Aiello and Joyce Byers. She worked as an executive secretary for several prominent Fayetteville companies before her...

Jul 8, 2017

Rosa Blackburn McDonald, 100, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 8, 2017, at Heritage Place.

She was born in Wayne County, NC, on September 8, 1916.  She was a member of First Presbyterian Church and a Department Manager for Belk.  Predeceasing her in death were her husband, Gene McDonald, her sister, Mary Lou Gardner Wade, and her brother, Linwood...

Jul 6, 2017

U.S. Army Ret. MSG William “Bill” McNeely, 83, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, July 6, 2017 in the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home.  Bill was a brave and loyal soldier, a Viet Nam Veteran and was honorably discharged from the U.S. Army after 26 years of service.

He was born in Logan, West Virginia on August 13, 1933 to...

Jul 6, 2017

Jun 29, 2017

Ruth Covington Hall, 97, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, June 29, 2017.

She was born in Marlboro Co., SC, on April 1, 1920 to the late Ruth and James Covington, Sr.

Ruth is survived by her daughter, Peggy Hall.

The family would like to express their gratitude to the caregivers of Home Instead Senior Care for their compassionate assistance.

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