Obituaries

Jun 28, 2017

Patrick Thomas Nolan of Fayetteville, NC passed away on the afternoon of 28 June 2017 at the age of 30.

He was the husband of Casie Marie Nolan (nee Hooper), who he married 29 December 2006. He is the irreplaceable father of three miraculous children: Cameron Elizabeth (age 6), Madison Marie (age 4), and Tristan Patrick (age 2). Patrick was...

Jun 27, 2017

Alfred Eugene Cleveland, III passed away on June 27, 2017. Born on July 14, 1935, he was a proud native of Murfreesboro, NC.  Al was the son of Alfred Eugene Cleveland, Jr. and Marjorie Pipkin Cleveland. 

Al attended Valley Forge Military Academy and graduated from Georgetown University School of Foreign Service in 1956.  After graduating from law school at the...

Jun 26, 2017

Jun 23, 2017

On June 23, 2017, Anna Louise Hill Oliver went peacefully to sleep in death at the age of 86. Anna was born on January 2, 1931 to Jack and Irene Hill in Baltimore, MD, where she grew up with her brother John. It was there that she met and, on January 9, 1956, married the love of her life, George...

Jun 23, 2017

Kyle Allen Frederick Davis, 24, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away suddenly on June 23, 2017 in a tragic automobile accident. He was born on December 31, 1992 in Fayetteville. He was a loving son, grandson, brother, and uncle. A Carolina Panthers fan, Kyle enjoyed texting his many friends about football. Kyle enjoyed spending many hours playing video games with his...

Jun 21, 2017

U.S. Army SFC (Ret.) Arthur G. Abendschein, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, June 21, 2017, at his home.

He was born in Camden, NJ on January 30, 1935.  He retired from the Army after 20 years of honorable service.  During this time he served three tours in Vietnam.  He earned two Bronze Stars and two Purple Hearts...

Jun 18, 2017

With the passing of our mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother on June 18, 2017 we are left with deep sadness.  Life will go on, but will never be the same.

Mom was preceded in death  by our dad and her husband of 55 years, Willie "Bille" A. Webster, Sr., her mother Harriett Wallace Grice Whitfield, stepfather Walter Whitfield, her sister Faye...

Jun 17, 2017

James "Jack" J. Barnes, 89, of Southern Pines, died Saturday, June 17, 2017, at Hospice House, surrounded by his family.

Jack was born on June 16, 1928, in Angier. He graduated from North Carolina State University and served in the United States Air Force. After four years of service to his country he became president of J.J. Barnes Inc. in...

Jun 16, 2017

Ret. U.S. Air Force SMSGT Frederick “Fred” Harry Bellman, 83, of Spring Lake, passed away at his residence on Friday, June 16, 2017.

He was born on July 22, 1933 in Akron, OH, to the late James and Edith Bellman.

He proudly served his country as an Airman for over 21 years which included the Korean War and Vietnam Conflict. ...

Jun 15, 2017

Peggy passed away peacefully on Thursday, June 15, 2017. She was born in Fayetteville, NC on November 30, 1938 and lived most of her life there. Peggy was known for her quiet, loving nature, for her cooking ability and for her service to those in need. She loved children and spent most of her life caring for them at the...

Jun 13, 2017

Daniel Wheeler Dudley, born March 17, 1993, died suddenly Tuesday, June 13, 2017, while visiting his home in Fayetteville, NC.  Wheeler was a remarkably kind young man who had a keen sense of adventure, a deep love for his family and friends, and a love and appreciation for music and literature.  As a youngster Wheeler enjoyed soccer and swimming and...

Jun 13, 2017

Virginia Drake Sandlin (Ginny), 90, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday night June 13th, 2017. Funeral services and visitation will be held at First Presbyterian Church on Saturday, June 17th. Visitation will be held at 10:00 am followed by the service at 11:00 am.

            She is preceded in death by Dr. David E. Drake and Roscoe Sandlin. Surviving are her 5...

Jun 13, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time. 

Jun 9, 2017

Jeanette Kent Holmes Williams, daughter of the late Roger Campbell and Lizzie Belle Crumpler Holmes, was born at home on July 5, 1932.  She spent her entire life as a sixth generation member of the Holmes family on the family farm until May 4th, when her declining health required her admittance into Brookshire Nursing Facility in Hillsborough, NC.  She passed...

Jun 8, 2017

Memorial Service Friday June 9, 2017 10:00 AM Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service

Jun 6, 2017

Funeral Service Thursday June 8, 2017 2:00 PM Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service

Jun 4, 2017

William Franklin “Bill” Clayton, III, was like an unforgettable character in a memorable book. At 6’2” he was a big man who enjoyed big cups of sweet tea and big plates of BBQ at Thanksgiving; wore a big, mischievous smile; was a big jokester (some jokes being unrepeatable) and had a laugh as big as his voice; was a big...

Jun 3, 2017

Amanda “Mandy” Allan Heinz, 38, of Fayetteville, departed this life on Saturday, June 3, 2017, after a long illness.  She was born on October 21, 1978 in Frankfurt, West Germany.

She was a devoted wife, mother, daughter, and a genuinely thoughtful and loving person.  She was employed with Cliff Brisson Attorney at Law for over 19 years.

Mandy is survived...

May 30, 2017

Magdalena Landon, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, May 30, 2017, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Panama on May 27, 1954.

Magdalena is survived by her husband of 27 years, Bruce; children, Enrique Acosta, Isabelle Acosta, Jorge Acosta, Iris Acosta; and 13 grandchildren.

A private family service is planned for a later date.

In...

May 27, 2017

Julie Ann Rivera, 55

                While surrounded by her loving family, sunset came for Julie Ann Rivera, 55, of Fayetteville, at 11:12 PM, Saturday, May 27, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Cancer Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.   Sunrise for her was June 4, 1961 in Omak, Washington, to James and Ruth Pauley.  She is survived by Freddy Diaz Rivera whom...