Obituaries

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum, Infant, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. No services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Edna Guin McKeithen

Mrs. Edna Guin McKeithen

Feb 28, 2016

Edna Guin McKeithen, died February 28, 2016, in Laurinburg, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on May 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Ada Baker Guin. Mrs. McKeithen graduated from Farm Life School and Presbyterian School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. On September 3, 1949, she married Leighton...

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler, 67, of Eastover, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Stanly County, NC to Alton Wade Chandler and Vera Howard Chandler. He was preceded in death by his mother Vera Howard Chandler. Richard was the owner and operator of Chandler’s Piano Service and taught piano for over...

Miss Grace Caroline White

Miss Grace Caroline White

Feb 12, 2016

Grace Caroline White of Fayetteville, NC won her final earthly battle on February 12, 2016. At the age of 7, and after a challenging 15 months with a rare form of brain cancer known as DIPG, Grace earned her place in the Kingdom of Heaven. She went peacefully, painlessly, and quickly, while at home and surrounded by family and friends....

Ms. Karen Sorce Hayes

Ms. Karen Sorce Hayes

Feb 10, 2016

Karen Sorce Hayes, 56, of Hope Mills, passed away at her home. She was born in Washington, DC, on February 18, 1959, to Janet Sorce and the late John F. Sorce.   She graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Environmental Science.  She cared for nature had a fondness for collecting rocks and shells.  She loved all animals especially her two...

Mr. Donald R. "Don" Cross

Mr. Donald R. "Don" Cross

Feb 7, 2016

Donald R. “Don” Cross, 81, of Linden, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Evanston, Il, on September 17, 1934, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Frieda Cross.  Preceding him in death was his son, Mark Wesley Cross. Don proudly served in the Army during the Korean War....

U.S. Army Ret. COL William  Thomas Palmer

U.S. Army Ret. COL William Thomas Palmer

Feb 3, 2016

Colonel William “Bill” Thomas Palmer was born in Rome, NY and grew up in New Jersey.  He graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, VT in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Psychology.  Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer for the United States Army Infantry. Upon commissioning Bill attended The Officer Basic, Airborne, and Ranger Schools at...

Mr. Gerald Dean Wurschum

Mr. Gerald Dean Wurschum

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Gerald “Mose” Dean Wurschum, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 02, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Charles Richard Wurschum and Gladys Pratt Wurschum. He was also preceded in death by a son Jerry Dean Wurschum.   He was a U.S. Army...

Mr.  Cecil Randolph O'Brien

Mr. Cecil Randolph O'Brien

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Cecil Randolph O’Brien, 80, died on Tuesday, February 02, 2016, after a short illness. He was born in Harnett Co., NC and lived in Cumberland Co., since he was three years of age.  He graduated from Pine Forest High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was employed for many years at Bobby Taylor Oil Company. Cecil was the...

Reginald Barton, Sr.

Reginald Barton, Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

REGINALD “Reggie” McCARROLL BARTON, SR. of Fayetteville, NC, died on January 30, 2016.  He was 93 years of age.   Born on August 15, 1922 in Eufaula, Alabama, Reggie was the son of William Eason Barton and the former Gertrude Foy McCarroll.  He was educated in the Eufaula city schools and graduated from Eufaula High School in 1940.  In the fall of 1940, he...

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest

Jan 28, 2016

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest died on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born to Lawrence A. Priest and Mary Thames Priest on May 2, 1935 in Hope Mills, NC. He graduated from Hope Mills High School and attended Campbell University . Served in the U.S. Army and the reserves. He was an active member of the Hope Mills Methodist Church for...

Mrs. Doris Eileen Bratton

Mrs. Doris Eileen Bratton

Jan 26, 2016

Doris “Eileen” Walls Bratton, 86, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died on Tuesday, January 26, 2016, at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. She was born on February 7, 1929, in Athens, Ohio, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Oliver and Helen Dillinger Walls. She was preceded in death by her husband, LTC William DuBose Bratton (U.S. Army retired),...

U.S. Army Ret. CSM James E. Conaway, Sr

U.S. Army Ret. CSM James E. Conaway, Sr

Jan 26, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. CSM James E. Conaway, Sr., 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, January 26, 2016. James was born and raised in Wilmington, North Carolina. He proudly served 22 ½ years in the United States Army, rising to the rank of Command Sergeant Major. James is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Eva; his daughter, Dianne...

Mr. Daniel  Wayne Grimsley

Mr. Daniel Wayne Grimsley

Jan 25, 2016

Mr. Daniel Wayne Grimsley, 37, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on, Monday, January 25, 2016. He was born on October 5, 1978 in Fayetteville, NC. He was a mechanic and wrecker driver his entire life in Fayetteville. He is survived by his mother Laura B. Sherman, and step-father James Sherman; two sons Keith Grimsley and James Grimsley; one sister Teresa...

Mrs. Dawn Untermeyer Brooks

Mrs. Dawn Untermeyer Brooks

Jan 24, 2016

Mrs. Dawn Untermeyer Brooks, 61, of Fayetteville, NC, beloved daughter, sister, wife and mother passed away on January 24, 2016. She was preceded in death by her parents Joseph and Rita Untermeyer, her son Ben Sudduth and her husband Ron Brooks.   She leaves behind her sisters, Deborah Cooper (Don), Sharon McCoy (Brent) and Rebeckah Mintz (Harold) and grandson, Jacob Sudduth...

Mr. Percy Theodore "Ted" Autry

Mr. Percy Theodore "Ted" Autry

Jan 24, 2016

Mr. Percy Theodore “Ted” Autry, 77, of Stedman, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Cumberland County, NC on December 24, 1938.  Ted was born on Christmas Eve along with his twin brother William Seymore Autry to Henry Clyde Autry and Alma Pope Autry who all preceded him...

Mr. Matthew Allen Corbin

Mr. Matthew Allen Corbin

Jan 24, 2016

Matthew Allen Corbin, 32, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 24, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born in Jacksonville, NC, on February 9, 1983. Corbin treasured his time with his children.  He could often be found playing football, chess, or video games with Ethan and Peyton.  He also enjoyed organizing pool tournaments. Corbin is survived by his;...

Mrs. Joyce Mary Tomascik

Mrs. Joyce Mary Tomascik

Jan 23, 2016

Mrs. Joyce Mary Tomascik, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 23, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.  She was formerly of Niagara Falls, NY. She was born on July 24, 1929, in Hamilton, Ontario Canada, to the late Frederick and Gertrude Moseley Byers. When she came to New York City from Canada...

Mrs. Edith (Edie) Formulak

Mrs. Edith (Edie) Formulak

Jan 13, 2016

Edith (Edie) Faircloth Formulak, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 13, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family. She was born in Fayetteville, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Bernice and Minnie Thornton Faircloth.  Edie was preceded in death by her son, Darryl Case; three sisters, Pearl Wood, Clara Trumble, and Winnie Wicker; and three brothers,...

Mrs. Pauline Rogus Wagoner

Mrs. Pauline Rogus Wagoner

Jan 12, 2016

Mrs. Pauline Rogus Wagoner, 94, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 12, 2016, at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband Albert Everett Wagoner; a daughter Barbara Wagoner Ware; and a son James Albert Wagoner. She was a member of St. Patrick Catholic Church and a homemaker all of her life. She is survived a...