Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope Mills, NC

Brenda Faye Hawkes

September 5, 1945 - May 13, 2019

Brenda Faye Hawkes, 73, of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, May 13, 2019 at her residence. Born in Cumberland County, Brenda was the daughter of the late J. W. and Margaret Harrington. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, J. W. Harrington, Jr. Brenda is survived by her husband, Harry Hawkes; daughter, Tonya Hawkes and fiance John Judson, Jr. of Fayetteville;...
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Grover Green

April 19, 1931 - May 10, 2019

Grover Green passed away at home in Fayetteville, NC on May 09, 2019 at the age of 88. Mr. Green is predeceased by his wife Dorothy "Dot" Green, sisters Lib and Dorothy; brothers, Jim, Bob, and Jackie. Grover is lovingly remembered by his daughter, Elaine Blanchard and her husband Jimmy of Hope Mills, NC; son Robert Green and his wife Flora of Chesapeake, VA; son David Green and his wife...
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Johnnie Carl Love

March 13, 1951 - May 10, 2019

Johnnie Carl Love, 68, of Parkton, died Friday, May 10, 2019 at home. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Herman Love and Lavonne Furr Love. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Bill Love. He is survived by his wife, Lisa Adcox Love; four daughters, Teresa McKenna of Fayetteville, Christy Tromanhauser and husband Kevin of Parkton, Wendy Love of Siler City, and...
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Paula Jean Stephens Lawrence

October 6, 1947 - May 5, 2019

Paula Jean Stephens Lawrence, 71, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, May 05, 2019 in her home. Born in Scotland County, she was the daughter of the late Pearlie Seller Furnish. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her step-father, Robert Furnish; sister, Rose Marie Rault; and brother, Leroy Stephens. She is survived by her husband, John Lawrence; children, Dale Fogleman and wife...
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Charles Balestrieri

February 4, 1926 - May 4, 2019

Charles Balestrieri, 93, of Hope Mills, died Saturday, May 4, 2019. Born February 4, 1926 in Pittsburgh, PA, Charles was the son of the late Guiseppe and Grazia Balestrieri. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Antoinette, Grace, Dorothy, and Pearl; and brother, Mario. Charles is survived by his daughter, Debbie Jones and her husband Geoff; granddaughter,...
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Barbara Crumpler Rogers

September 28, 1934 - May 1, 2019

Barbara Crumpler Rogers, 84, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday morning on May 1, 2019 with family by her side. She was born in Sampson County on September 28, 1934 to the late Rolen Crosben Crumpler and Ruth McLamb Crumpler of Salemburg, NC. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edward Rogers. She graduated from Salemburg High School, where...
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Helen Dean Nordan

July 10, 1932 - May 1, 2019

Helen Dean Nordan, 86, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, May 1, 2019. Born July 10, 1932 in Fayetteville, Helen was the daughter of the late Roy and Sarah Dean. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Nordan; and son, Robert Nordan, Jr. Helen is survived by her son, Keith Nordan and his wife Tina; brother, Howard Dean; sister, Barbara Land; and brother, Roy...
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Alice Crawford Bizzell

October 16, 1935 - April 28, 2019

Alice Crawford Bizzell, 83, of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, April 28, 2019. Born October 16, 1935 in Baltimore, MD, Alice was the daughter of the late William Henry Scott and Dorothy Taylor. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Bob Scott; twin brother, Richard Scott; brother, Bill Scott; sister, Dorothy Muse; and son, William T. Spaulding. Alice is survived...
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Rena Evon Stevenson

October 29, 1951 - April 24, 2019

Rena Evon Stevenson, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born October 28, 1951 in Alcoa, TN, Rena was the daughter of the late Herbert and Eloise Sykes Stevenson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brothers, Roger Sykes and Walter Lynn Stevenson; and sister, Donna Hedgemon. Rena is survived by her son, Andre Stevenson and his wife Anita;...
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Thomas Richard Gilbert, Jr.

December 5, 1965 - April 24, 2019

Thomas Richard Gilbert, Jr., 53, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born December 5, 1965 in Bellows Falls, VT, Thomas was the son of Thomas Richard Gilbert and Jean Jackson Gilbert. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Cleveland and Johnnie Mae Jackson; and his paternal grandparents, Richard A. Gilbert and Dorothy Rosina Secore. Along with his parents,...
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Kathy Elaine Seymour

January 16, 1958 - April 24, 2019

Kathy Elaine Seymour, 61, of Hope Mills, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born January 16, 1958 in Kileen, TX, Kathy was the daughter of the late Edward Williams and Ella Ruth Bullard Bugbee. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Keith Williams. Kathy is survived by her husband, Johnnie Seymour; son, Johnnie Seymour, Jr.; brother, Robert "Robbie" Williams; several...
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Dorothy Eugenia Wingate

April 1, 1925 - April 24, 2019

Dorothy Eugenia Wingate, 94, of Hope Mills, died Wednesday, April 24, 2019. Born in Cumberland County, Dorothy was the daughter of the late Norman and Bell Hulon. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Richard "Benny" Wingate; sons, Robert "Bobby" Hair, Richard "Ricky" Logue, and Charles "Pete" Logue; and a granddaughter, Stephanie Logue. Dorothy is survived by...
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Virginia Hagans Patterson

August 22, 1941 - April 22, 2019

Virginia Hagans Patterson, 77 of Hope Mills passed away Monday April 22, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Born in Florida she was the daughter of the late Terry and Bobbi Hagans. She is survived by her husband, Jimmy Patterson; 2 sons, Thomas Patterson & wife Cynthia of Dunn and Terry Patterson & wife Alison of Cedar Creek; seven grandchildren and two great-grandchildren...
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Beverly Boyer Buie

November 20, 1936 - April 20, 2019

Beverly (Chandler) Boyer Buie, 82, of Hope Mills, died Saturday, April 20, 2019 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill from aggressive liver cancer. Born November 20, 1936 in Barre, MA, she was the daughter of the late Edwin and Cleo Viola Chandler. Beverly is survived by her four children, Victoria Schoening, Theresa Shultz, Kenneth Boyer, and Catherine Fink; nine grandchildren, Crystal Moore,...
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Phillip Wayne Johnson

February 3, 1950 - April 13, 2019

Phillip Wayne Johnson, 69, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, April 13, 2019. Born February 3, 1950 in Cumberland County, Phillip was the son of the late David Preston Johnson, Sr. and Beulah Strickland Johnson. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sister, Doris Lee Jacobson. Phillip is survived by his brother, David Preston Johnson, Jr. of Fayetteville; sister, Linda...
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Charles Monroe Stephens

April 30, 1941 - April 13, 2019

Charles Monroe Stephens 77 of Fayetteville passed away Saturday April 13, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Cumberland County he was the son of the late James and Ethel Faircloth Stephens. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Susan Stephens. He is survived by three daughters, Aimee Stephens & wife Donna of Redford, MI, Susan Baxley and Kimberly Schumann & fiancé...
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Ida Evangeline Owensby

April 2, 1930 - April 10, 2019

Ida Evangeline "Vange" Owensby, daughter of the late Tomas and Maria Lucia "Lucy" Manzanares, died Wednesday, April 10, 2019 at the age of 89. Vange is survived by her husband of 67 years, William "Bill" Thomas Owensby II; two children, Paul Owensby (Connie) of Fayetteville, NC and Mary Owensby (Steve Perry) of Cincinnati, OH; and one grandson, William Thomas Owensby III of Raleigh, NC. She is...
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Robert "Fred" McFayden

April 28, 1954 - April 8, 2019

Robert Paul "Fred" McFayden, 64, of Fayetteville, died Monday, April 8, 2019. Born in Cumberland County, Fred was the son of the late Hester Lloyd McFayden, Sr. and Lucille Murray McFayden. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Judy Everette; and brothers, Charles, Tommy, and Billy McFayden. Fred is survived by his wife, Debra McFayden; son, Matthew McFayden and...
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Michael Anthony Iford, Sr.

May 18, 1971 - April 7, 2019

Michael Anthony Iford, Sr., 47, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, April 7, 2019. Born in East Oakland, CA, Mike was the son of Patricia Iford and the late Lucius Iford. He is survived by his wife of 14 1/2 years, Natalie Iford; daughter, Myka Iford; son, Michael Iford, Jr.; son, Marcel Iford; daughter, Mikyla Iford; daughter, Jada Duarte; mother, Patricia Iford; brother, Armeka Iford and his...
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Dianne Ewing Blanchard

June 16, 1948 - April 6, 2019

Dianne Ewing Blanchard, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, April 6, 2019. Born June 16, 1948 in Savannah, GA, she was the daughter of the late Orman Ewing and Alice Block Ewing. Along with her parents, Dianne was preceded in death by her husband Von Graves. She is survived by her sons, James Blanchard and wife Lois, Rob Blanchard and wife Sherri, and Mark Blanchard; daughter,...
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SGM Robert Dale Schrag, US Army Retired

December 30, 1943 - April 2, 2019

SGM (R) Robert (Bob) Dale Schrag passed away April 2nd at Cape Fear Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina. SGM (R) Schrag was born December 30, 1943 in Newton, Kansas. SGM (R) Schrag enlisted in the Army March 6, 1963 retiring April 1, 1989. He served 26 years in the United States Army, of which 23 years were Special Forces assignments. His assignments included G Troop, 2nd...
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Terry Wayne House

June 11, 1954 - March 31, 2019

Terry Wayne House, 64, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, March 31, 2019. Terry, born in Cumberland County, was a veteran of the US Navy, and was preceded in death by his father, Edward Milton House. Terry is survived by his wife, Jeanetta House; mother, Thelma Spivey and husband Mitchell; daughters, Jennifer House and Amanda House; stepson, David Peedin; sisters, Carolyn Muse and husband Gene,...
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Shirley Ann Caldwell Tew

May 16, 1927 - March 25, 2019

Shirley Ann Caldwell Tew, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, March 25, 2019. Born in Long Island, NY, she was the daughter of the late Catherine Colgan Caldwell. Along with her mother, she is preceded in death by her husband, Lacie Tew; grandson, Mitchell Townsend; and her sisters, Madeline Grego, Kathleen Chapman, and Jerri Walsh. Shirley is survived by her daughters, Sharon Tew of...
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Franklin D. Taylor

January 26, 1941 - March 22, 2019

Franklin D. Taylor, 78, of Hope Mills, died Friday, March 22, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his family. Born in Mason County, AL, he was the son of the late Ellis Cleveland and Mattie Sue Taylor. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Taylor and four brothers, Charles, James, Earl, and Billy Joe Taylor. Franklin retired as a Master Sergeant from the US...
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David Franklin Herring, Sr.

December 21, 1956 - March 18, 2019

In loving memory of David Franklin Herring, Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, born during the winter solstice on Friday, December 21, 1956, passed away in his home during the early hours of Monday, March 18, 2019. He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Franklin Herring and Clara Bell Hobbs; and younger brother, Donnie Herring. A native of Erwin, NC, David could be easily...
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James Nick Davis

September 28, 1934 - March 15, 2019

James Nick Davis 84, of Fayetteville passed away Friday March 15, 2019 at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville. Born in Johnston County he was the son of the late John Milford and Eva Belle McCabe Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife Helen Ruth Burnette Davis; a brother, Gene Davis; two sons-in-law, Mike Dunn and Dan Brocklesby. Wise, charismatic,...
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George L. Hast

October 19, 1936 - March 10, 2019

George L. Hast, 82, of Fayetteville, NC,passed away March 10, 2019 after facing deteriorating health issues over the past year. George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Burkey) Hast of Fayetteville; daughter Mary Beth Clark and husband Tom of Frederick, MD; daughter Michele Smith and husband Ron of Olney, MD; daughter Maureen Hast of Fayetteville, NC; son Raymond Hast and wife...
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Mary Burnette Gray

December 28, 1945 - March 8, 2019

Mary Delora Burnette Gray, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019. Born December 28, 1945 in Robeson County, Mary was the daughter of the late Otis and Ora Lee Chavis Burnette. She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Gray Packer and her husband Jesse; son, Kory Wayne Gray and his wife Jessica; brother, Gary Burnette and his wife Joann; five grandchildren, Brandon J. Alizio...
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Claude Eugene Anderson, Jr.

March 25, 1946 - February 25, 2019

Claude Eugene Anderson, Jr. 72 of Fayetteville passed away Monday February 26, 2019 at his residence. Born in Granville County he was the son of the late Claude Eugene Anderson, Sr. & Iola Moore Amderson. Claude was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jones and two brothers, Marshall Anderson and Charles Anderson. He is survived by his wife Judith Childs Anderson; two daughters,...
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Randy Elton Allen

June 25, 1971 - February 23, 2019

Randy Elton Allen, 47, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019. Randy was born June 25,1971 in Fayetteville. He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Arnold Allen. Randy is survived by his mother, Peggy Allen Jones and her husband Bobby, daughter, Brianna Allen Horrell; sister, Tammy O'Donnell and her husband Shawn; brother, Mark G. Ashe; stepmother, Lila Allen;...
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Millie Jean Michener Cain

April 14, 1948 - February 22, 2019

Millie Jean Michener Cain, 70, of Fayetteville, died Friday, February 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Chester County, PA, Millie was the daughter of Mildred Miller Michener of Folcroft, PA and the late Edwin Michener, Sr. Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Michener. In addition to her mother, Millie is survived by her husband, John...
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William Henry Battle, Sr.

August 25, 1931 - February 21, 2019

William Henry Battle, Sr., 87, of Red Springs, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1931 in Cumberland County, NC. William was the son of the late Lodis and Susie Battle. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marvin, Linda, and Edna. William served for over three years in the U.S. Navy on the USS Rich, and was a veteran...
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Betty Herring Crain

May 28, 1939 - February 20, 2019

Betty Herring Crain, 79, of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by family. Born in Lumberton, Betty was the daughter of the late Roland and Melvina Herring. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Crain; son, Elmer Lewis "Buddy" Kinlaw; brother, Mitchell Herring; and sister, Vickie Britt. Betty is survived by her daughters, Sharon...
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Deborah Jean Britt Reed

January 19, 1959 - February 18, 2019

Deborah Jean Britt Reed 60 of Fayetteville passed away Monday February 18, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Marlboro County, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Jerry O'Dare and Mazie Elizabeth Freeman Britt. She is survived by her husband, Gary Reed; daughter, Fran Strickland & husband Benjamin Simon of Fayetteville; sons, Marcus McLaurin & husband Beyon Graham...
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Edith Dees Pridgen

October 21, 1923 - February 15, 2019

Edith Dees Pridgen, 95, of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 15, 2019. Born on October 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gentry and Tishie Wallace Dees. Edith was predeceased by her beloved husband, William David Pridgen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by daughter, Glenda Bell; son William David Pridgen, Jr; and siblings Glenn Dees...
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Brighton "Jim" Irwin Moyer

May 19, 1936 - February 14, 2019

Mr. Brighton "Jim" Irwin Moyer, 82, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 in his home. Born in Lehigh County, PA, he was the son of the late Brighton and Edith Schuler Moyer. Brighton is survived by his wife, Jeanette Gale Moyer of Hope Mills; daughters, Patricia Fields and husband Max, of Hope Mills, Tracy Hodges and husband Gene of Vanceboro, Karen Wilkins and husband Allen of...
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Charles Andrew "Rabbit" Evers

February 11, 1994 - February 8, 2019

Charles Andrew Evers, 24, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019. Born February 11, 1994 in New Hanover County, NC, Andrew was the son of Anthony Ray Evers, Sr. and the late Linda Spencer Evers. Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Ray Evers. In addition to his father, Andrew is survived by his wife, Courtney Evers, daughters, Paisley...
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James Francis Hardin

October 4, 1971 - February 5, 2019

James Francis Hardin, 47, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019. James was born on October 4, 1971 in Clare, Michigan, and was preceded in death by his parents, Linda and David Parsons. James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Becoming a drill sergeant during his eight year military career, James served in Haiti, Germany, and Operation Desert Storm. After his service to his...
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John Curtis Paine II

November 8, 1958 - February 4, 2019

John Curtis Paine II, 60, of Fayetteville, (formerly of Attica, NY) died February 4, 2019 surrounded by family. Born November 8, 1958 in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Janet Gill Paine of Batavia, NY and the late John Curtis Paine I. Along with his mother, John is survived by his son, Curtis Paine and daughter-in-law Cassandra Chen of Tonawanda, NY; son, Brandon Paine of Burlington, NC;...
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Justin Craig Merritt

April 9, 1987 - January 31, 2019

Justin Craig Merritt, 31, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, January 31, 2019. Justin was born in Cumberland County and was preceded in death by his uncle, Christopher H. Spivey. He is survived by his mother, Patricia Merritt Hood of Fayetteville; father, William Doug Hood of Hope Mills; stepfather, Carl Strange of Fayetteville; sister, Jennah Hood of Fayetteville; brothers, Zachary Hood of...
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Barbara Darlene Sweatt Jones

March 20, 1956 - January 30, 2019

Barbara Darlene Sweatt Jones, 62 of Fayetteville passed away January 30, 2019 . Born in Dillon County South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ravenell and Vastie Emmanuel Sweatt. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Sweatt. She is survived by a daughter, Amy Jones (Michael) of Fayetteville; two sons, Craig Jones (Heather) of Parkton and Jeffrey Jones of Fayetteville...
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Teresa Ann Hite

July 15, 1958 - January 28, 2019

Teresa Ann Hite, 60, of Havelock, NC, died Monday, January 28, 2019. Born July 15, 1953 in Loudon, TN, Teresa was the daughter of Jean Adcox Sprague and the late Clarence Adcox. Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Stuart Hite. Along with her mother, Teresa is survived by her husband, Tim Hite; sisters, Jean Adcox and Carolynne Feller; brother, Tom Adcox;...
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Edwina Lacy Merryman

April 27, 1951 - January 27, 2019

Edwina Lacy Merryman, 67, of Fayetteville, died, Sunday, January 27, 2019. Born April 27, 1951 in Fredericksburg, VA, Edwina was the daughter of the late Emmett Edwin and Mary Magdalene Leake Lacy. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin Emitte Lacy and Benard Wayne Lacy. Edwina is survived by her husband, Robert Lee Buck, Sr.; daughter, Sherry Sanders...
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Ekaline Virginia Towe

July 12, 1925 - January 25, 2019

Ekaline Virginia Towe, 93, of Fayetteville, died Friday, January 25, 2019. Born in Fayetteville, Ekaline was the daughter of the late Alex and Sally Morrozoff. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joe Towe; son, Danny Towe; grandson, John Towe; and several brothers. Ekaline is survived by her son, Gene Towe and his wife Sylvia; granddaughter, Jessica Davis;...
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Marilyn Smith McLean

August 23, 1931 - January 21, 2019

Mrs. Marilyn Smith McLean, the daughter of the late Murphy B. Smith and Maxine R. Smith, was born on Aug. 23, 1931 in Fayetteville, NC, and attended public schools in Cumberland County. She was a graduate of Fayetteville High School, and received an Associate Degree in Early Childhood Education from FTCC, and served as a teacher in the Head Start Program for many years in Cumberland County. At an...
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Meredith Ashley Linden

December 12, 1982 - January 20, 2019

Meredith "Ashley' Linden, age 36 of Raeford, passed away peacefully singing as she entered into her eternal resting place on Sunday, January 20, 2019 at her home surrounded by her children and family, after a lengthy battle with cancer. Ashley was born on a beautiful snowy December morning at Rex Hospital in Raleigh. Her childhood was spent in Raleigh, Plymouth and Washington. She was preceded...
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Elizabeth Ann O'Brien Cook

April 30, 1948 - January 15, 2019

Elizabeth Ann O'Brien Cook 70 of Raeford passed away Tuesday January 15, 2019 at Moore Regional Hospital. Born in Asheville, she was the daughter of the late Frances Traywick. She is also preceded in death by a daughter, Rhonda Ann Smith Jones, and a brother, Russell O'Brien. She is survived by her husband, Charles Cook; daughters, Susan Bullock & husband Keith of Fayetteville, and Donna...
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Veronica Nicole Gibson

November 15, 1993 - January 14, 2019

Veronica Nicole Gibson, 25, of Parkton, passed away Monday January 14, 2019. Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of James Gibson Ill and Rose Whitehouse. In addition to her parents, she is survived by her step mother, Kelly Gibson of Fayetteville; three step siblings, Dalton and Emma Willoughby, and Maddie Johnson; a sister, Jamie Gibson of Parkton; maternal grandmother, Dolores...
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Michael Lynn Pittman

February 9, 1967 - January 14, 2019

Michael Lynn Pittman, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 14, 2019 at his childhood home. Born in Cumberland County, Mike was the son of William Ronald and Linda Faye Pittman. Along with his parents, he is survived by his brother, Ronald Pittman; son, Chris Pittman and his partner Madilyn Smith; extended family, Leslie, Sheila, and Joshua Baxley, Ruth Ann Chavis, and Nancy...
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Vernon Charles Pinkney, Jr.

September 6, 1929 - January 14, 2019

Vernon Charles Pinkney, Jr., 89, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, January 14, 2019. Born in Salem, MA, Vernon was the son of the late Helen and Vernon Pinkney. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his sister, Lena Barrett; and son-in-law, Thomas Trogdon. Vernon retired from the U.S. Army as a SFC, after serving over 30 years. He is survived by his wife, Betty Pinkney;...
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Joyce Henderson Klett

January 1, 1939 - January 13, 2019

Joyce Alice Marie Henderson Klett, 80, entered into eternal rest on the morning of January 13, 2019 in her home in Hope Mills North Carolina after a long and courageous battle with uterine cancer. Born in Auburn, New York and raised in Athens, Joyce was the daughter of the late Thomas Stuart Henderson and Alice Bellnier Henderson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her...
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Cuyler "Sonny" Windham, Sr.

November 29, 1936 - January 10, 2019

Cuyler LaRue "Sonny" Windham, Sr., 82, passed away Thursday, January 10, 2019 in his home. Born in Darlington County, he was the son of the late Raymond Baxter Windham and Zeloise Parnell Windham. Sonny was employed with the FBI for 12 years from 1955 to 1967 and the SBI for 27 years from 1967 to 1994. During his employment with the SBI, he served as Asst. Director from 1974 to 1985 and...
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Joe Ingram Parker

August 26, 1927 - January 4, 2019

Joe Ingram Parker, 91, of Fayetteville, died Friday, January 04, 2019. Born in Smith County, TX, he was the son of the late Loving S. Parker and Motie Land Parker. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Susan Paul Parker; his son, Joe Paul Parker; and his brother J.B. Parker. Joe is survived by three daughters, Sue-Beth Bowman of Lincolnton, GA; Caroline Pearce and...
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James Henry McCall

November 3, 1940 - December 26, 2018

On November 3, 1940 in Robeson County, Mr. John Albert McCall and Sarah Lee McLean McCall were blessed with a baby boy, James (Henry) McCall. He was the oldest of five. Peacefully, Henry left this life's journey on December 26, 2018. His journey was filled with strength, and a legacy of love. Preceding him in death were his parents, John Albert McCall and Sarah Lee McLean; and one brother,...
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Kenny Woods

July 4, 1944 - December 23, 2018

Kenny Woods, 74, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, December 23, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Born July 4, 1944 in Fayetteville, Kenny was the son of the late George William and Minnie Goodrich Woods. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Jean Woods. He is survived by his daughter, Karen Hubbard and her husband Cecil; daughter, Cherrie LaValley and her...
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Lillian Mae Towery

October 19, 1927 - December 23, 2018

Lillian Mae Smith Towery, loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother and great-great-grandmother 91 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday Dec. 23, 2018 at her residence. Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late James and Lela Sauls Smith. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Daniel David Towery; son Daniel David Towery, Jr & wife Nelia Bennett Towery; sons-in-law,...
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Vertrice Mae "Bert" Willoughby

December 26, 1953 - December 17, 2018

Vertrice Mae "Bert" Willoughby, 64, of Fayetteville, died Monday, December 17, 2018. Born on December 26, 1953 in Fayetteville, Bert was the daughter of the late William Archie and Mary Norton Tyndall. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Gibson and husband James; son, Jayme Willoughby and wife Tara; daughter, Sarah Willoughby; brother, Bo Tyndall and wife Jackie; and six grandchildren,...
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James Hayden Brady

March 22, 1947 - December 14, 2018

James Hayden Brady, 71, of Hope Mills, died December 14, 2018, at home with his family by his side. Jim was a proud veteran of the United States Army having served as a Military Policeman with the 4th Infantry Division in the Vietnam War from 1968-1969. Following his military service, Jim coached and taught at Saint Patrick Catholic School for 17 years. In 1992, he changed careers becoming a...
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Elizabeth Caroline Jackson

August 21, 1942 - December 12, 2018

Elizabeth Caroline Watson Jackson, 76, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, December 12, 2018. Born on August 21, 1942 in Coffee County, TN, she was the daughter of the late Carl and Evangaline Baker Watson. Along with her parents, Elizabeth was preceded in death by her husband, Ed Jackson, Jr. and a grandson, Dakota Jackson. She is survived by her daughter, Kelly Edge and her husband...
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Anthony Farrell Moore, Sr.

September 22, 1954 - December 10, 2018

Anthony Farrell Moore, Sr., 64, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, December 10, 2018. Born September 22, 1954 in Fayetteville, he was preceded in death by his father, Baxter Moore; his stepmother, Ailene Moore; and his wife, Vera Sue Moore. Anthony is survived by his son, Anthony F. Moore, Jr.; siblings, Belinda Batton, Donald Godwin, Cassandra Thieker, Lorraine Moore-Everitte, and James...
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Roy Junior Newton

July 28, 1949 - December 10, 2018

Roy Junior Newton, 69, of Hope Mills, died Monday, December 10, 2018 at home. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Roy Jasper Newton and Wilma Mae Willis Newton. Along with his parents he also is preceded in death by his wife, Dot Newton; son James Junior Newton; sisters, Ailene Musselwhite, Evelyn Owens, and Dorothy Newton, and brother, Herman McDonald. Roy is survived...
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John "Sammy" Yow

April 22, 1945 - December 8, 2018

John Samuel "Sammy" Yow, 73, of Fayetteville, lost his battle with colorectal cancer on Saturday, December 8, 2018. Born April 22, 1945 in Society Hill, SC, Sammy was the son of Frank Bruton Yow and Mallie Belle Lucas Yow. He is survived by his wife, Darlene Yow; daughter, Erin Yow Boyette and her husband Jordan; son, Travis Yow; and brother, Melvin Ross Yow. Sammy was a loving husband,...
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Alice Ann Barnes

December 8, 2018

Alice Ann Barnes, of Hope Mills, died Saturday, December 8, 2018. Born in Providence, RI, Alice was the daughter of the late John and Lena Gonsalves. She is survived by her husband, Julian Barnes; daughter, Debbi Sinclair and her husband Harry; daughter, Lisa Melvin and husband Mark; granddaughter, Brittany Melvin and fiancé Peter Gunyan; granddaughter, Courtney Melvin; sister, Betty...
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Brenda Joyce Matthews

December 19, 1944 - December 6, 2018

Brenda Joyce Seals Matthews 73, of Fayetteville passed away December 6, 2018 at Cape Fear valley Medical Center. Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late James Walter Seals Jr. and Nona Margaret Blue Seals. She was also preceded in death by her husband James Edward Matthews, Sr. She is survived by her son James Edward Matthews, Jr. and wife Becky of Fayetteville;...
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Martha Mae Jarrell Pribble

June 14, 1927 - December 2, 2018

Martha Mae Jarrell Pribble, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, December 2, 2018. Born June 14, 1927 in Florence, SC, Martha was the daughter of the late Roney and Ethel Hewitt Jarrell. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Pribble; brothers, Alton, Andrew, and Johnny; and sisters, Lula and Evie. Martha is survived by her daughter, Debbie Freeman...
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Mary Louise McLaurin

October 5, 1942 - December 2, 2018

Mary Louise Baxley McLaurin, 76, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, December 2, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Tommie and Lillie Welsh Baxley. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Gilbert Ray McLaurin; and her brother, Carl Sutton. Louise is survived by her daughter, Kimberly McLaurin-Evans of...
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Raul Ismael Montes

June 8, 1928 - November 29, 2018

Raul Ismael Montes, 90, went home on Thursday, November 29, 2018. He is survived by his loving daughters, Maria Montes, Julie Montes Taylor, and Wanda Montes Cook; grandchildren, Mark Cook and wife Casey, and Michael Rhett Taylor; great grandchildren, Kaylie Amelia and Mia Bella Cook; a sister Cruz Maria Nieves Montes of Florida; and a brother, Angel Oscar Montes of Puerto Rico. The family...
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William "Bill" Zack Williams

November 8, 1932 - November 28, 2018

William "Bill" Zack Williams, 86, of Hope Mills, died Wednesday, November 28, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Raised in Pink Hill, NC, Bill was the son of the late Lewis and Berniece Herring Williams. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his first wife, Shelby Williams; brother, Guy Williams; and great grandson, Easton Jester. Bill served for over 20 years in the U.S....
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Mitchell Cranford Townsend

August 16, 1970 - November 21, 2018

Mitchell Cranford Townswnd 48 of Parkton passed away Wednesday November 21, 2018. Born in Cumberland County Mitchell is the son of Lynda Tew Townsend and the late Terry Mitchell Townsend. He is also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lacie Tew and his paternal grandparents, Arthur & Thelma Townsend. In addition to his mother Mitchell is survived by a son, Hervey Sessoms; 2...
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Myrtle Johnson Gautier

June 10, 1922 - November 17, 2018

Myrtle Johnson Gautier, 96, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, November 17, 2018. Born June 10, 1922 in St. Pauls, NC, Myrtle was the daughter of Leon and Melvinie Johnson. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, John David Gautier; son, John David Gautier, Jr.; and brothers, Robert Johnson and Harvey Johnson. Myrtle is survived by her daughter, Patricia Ann...
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Rickey Carroll Black

October 6, 1946 - November 16, 2018

Rickey Carroll Black, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, November 16, 2018. Born October 6, 1946 in Forrest City, Arkansas, Rickey was the son of the late Earnest Darrell Black and Patricia Tipton Black. He served in the U.S. Army as part of the 82nd Division Cavalry Unit, and was a veteran of the Vietnam War. After his dedicated service to our country, Rickey later worked as a home...
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Jamie Nicole Edwards

July 19, 1995 - November 13, 2018

Jamie Nicole Edwards, 23, of Fayetteville, passed away, Tuesday, November 13, 2018. Jamie was preceded in death by her grandfather, Jimmy Edwards, Jr. She is survived by her grandmother, Sharon Edwards; mother, Dana Edwards; brother, Edwin Soule; father, Earl Willard; several aunts, uncles,nieces, nephews, and a host of other family and friends. Jamie will be greatly missed by everyone...
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Victor Reid Jones, Jr.

March 27, 1935 - November 12, 2018

Victor Reid Jones, Jr., 83, of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018 in his home, surrounded by family. Born March 27, 1935 in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Victor Reid Jones, Sr. and Leanora Blackmon Jones. Along with his parents, Victor was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Catherine Jones; brothers, Glen, Bobby, and Gerald; and sister, Shirley Faye.. Victor is...
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David Wayne Wilson

July 7, 1953 - November 12, 2018

David Wayne Wilson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, November 12, 2018. Born and raised in Cumberland County, Wayne retired from Purolator as maintenance supervisor after 32 years of service. He had a passion for motorcycles and cars, and enjoyed life anyway he could. He was preceded in death by his father, Roy C. Wilson, Sr.; brother, Roy C. Wilson, Jr.; and stepfather, Clifford D....
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William Thomas Pate

May 28, 1930 - November 11, 2018

William Thomas Pate, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born May 28, 1930 in Robeson County, he was the son of the late Andrew David Pate and Mary Capps Pate. He is survived by his wife, Hilda Pate; sons, Kenneth Wayne Pate and Dennis Wayne Pate; grandchildren, Christopher Cale Pate, Crystal Sue Pate, Taylor Nicole Brown; brother, Fred Gray Pate; and a host of...
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Cecilia Francine Benton Peal

August 12, 1961 - November 11, 2018

Cecilia Francine Benton Peal, 57, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, November 11, 2018. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of Frances Flood Van Cise. Along with her mother she is also preceded in death by her sister, Crystal Jo Benton. Cecilia is survived by her husband, Kelly Peal; daughters, Kristen Davidson and husband Cory of Hope Mills, and Jessica Jones and husband David of...
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Mary Frances McDonald

March 25, 1920 - November 9, 2018

Mary Frances McDonald, 98 of Fayetteville, passed away November 9, 2018. Born in Rowan County, she was the daughter of Homer Rosevelt Burris Sr., and Alice Newton Burris. She is preceded in death by her parents, her husband, Charles McDonald, Sr., a son, Charles McDonald, Jr., and a brother, Homer Burris, Jr. She is survived by a daughter, Sylvia McKinney and husband James of Stanley;...
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Stuart Hite

August 20, 1934 - November 8, 2018

SFC Stuart Hite, US Army retired died Thursday, November 08, 2018 at home. Born in Augusta County, VA, he was the son of the late Benjamin Franklin and Virginia Ottie Fitzgerald Hite. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Hansford Hite; and sister, Betty Cook. Stuart is survived by his wife, Janice Hite of Fayetteville; daughters, Tammy Hite of Fayetteville,...
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William Currie McFayden

July 11, 1959 - November 5, 2018

Mr. William "Billy" Currie McFayden, 59, died Monday, November 05, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Hester Lloyd and Lucille Murray McFayden. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by a sister, Judy Everette; and two brothers, Charles McFayden, and Hester "Tommy" McFayden. Billy is survived by his wife, Tammy P....
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Maralind Callow Saunders

October 16, 1947 - October 31, 2018

It is with great sadness that the family of Maralind Callow Saunders announces her passing, on Wednesday, October 31, 2018, at the age of 71 years. Maralind is preceded in death by her father, Master Gunnery Sergeant Retired, William Paul Callow, and mother, Mrs. Sarah Pugh Callow. Maralind will be lovingly remembered by her brother, Bill Callow; her sons, William James Riddle and Charles...
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Katina Bostic Burney

November 5, 1976 - October 30, 2018

Katina Bostic Burney, 41 of Fayetteville, passed away, October 30, 2018, at her home, surrounded by family and friends. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of Jerry and Irene Bostic. She is proceded in death by her father; infant brother, Jerry Lee; and beloved dogs, Flossie and Abby. She is survived by her husband, Donovan Burney, a son, Chase Burney; her mother, Irene...
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Bobbie Jean Campbell

August 28, 1936 - October 29, 2018

Bobbie Jean Campbell, 82, of White Oak, NC, died Monday, October 29, 2018 at Angel House Hospice Care Center, surrounded by her family. Born August 28, 1936 in Barling, AR, she was the daughter of the late Gordon and Donnie Barrow Stewart. Along with her parents, Bobbie was also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Campbell; and sister, Irma Vezeay. She is survived by her daughter,...
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Ernest Blakey Barefoot

July 6, 1935 - October 17, 2018

Ernest Blakey Barefoot, 83, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, October 17, 2018. Born in Cumberland County, Ernest was the son of the late William and Lola Barefoot. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Shirley Lee Barefoot; son, Blakey Barefoot; and brothers, Billy and Alvin Barefoot. He is survived by two sons, Mitchell Barefoot and wife Angie and Ricky...
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George William Hill, Jr.

November 5, 1950 - October 16, 2018

George William Hill, Jr., 67, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born November 5, 1950 in Durham, NC, he was the son of the late George W. Hill, Sr. and Margaret Carpenter Hill. George served in the U.S. Army for 12 years from 1973 to 1986. During his years of service, he achieved the rank of Captain and received numerous medals and...
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Barbara Bouchard Iriarte

November 10, 1937 - October 16, 2018

Barbara Bouchard Iriarte, 80, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, October 16, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born in Hampden County, MA, she was the daughter of the late Russell Bouchard and Ida Bouchard Arellano. She is also preceded in death by her daughter Denise Janney. Barbara is survived by her husband, Pedro Iriarte; her children, Sheila Edmunds, Kathy Taylor and spouse Steve,...
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Hubert Franklin Suggs

August 17, 1940 - October 10, 2018

Hubert Franklin Suggs, 78, of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, October 10, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Harnett County, he was the son of the late Herbert and Maggie Stewart Suggs. He is also preceded in death by a daughter, Karen Dianne Suggs; a son, Bryan Keith Suggs; a grandson, Christopher Clark; a sister, Ann McCall; and a brother, Roderick Knuckles. Mr. Suggs is...
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Denise Moore Schweickert

May 24, 1955 - October 8, 2018

Denise Moore Schweickert, 63, of Hope Mills, died Monday, October 8, 2018 in Fayetteville. Born May 24,1955 in Waltham, MA, she was the daughter of the late Dennis Ralston and Annie Pope Moore. Along with her parents, Denise was also preceded in death by her husband, Peter N. Scweickert, Sr., and her best friend, Fred Daly. She is survived by her daughter, Tricia Schweickert and her...
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Annie E. Wood

April 13, 1931 - October 2, 2018

Annie Emeline Trogdon Wood, 87, of Hope Mills, died Tuesday, October 02, 2018. Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Walter Lenair and Rosa Wheeler Trogdon. She is also preceded in death by her husband William Worth Wood. Annie is survived by two daughters, Kim Wood Everitte and husband Thurman Jr., and Sheila Wood Smith and husband Daniel, all of Fayetteville; three...
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David Earl Andrews

May 28, 1963 - October 2, 2018

David Earl Andrews, 55, of Lumber Bridge, passed away Tuesday, October 2, 2018 in Lumberton. Born May 28, 1963 in Cumberland County, David was the son of Alease Goins. He is survived by his children, Tasha Kraft, Crystal Andrews, Marissa Andrews, and Dustin Horne; grandchildren, Richard Tatum, Alexis Kraft, Julianna Kraft, and Jamason Brown; siblings, Ola Bannister, Jeanette Moore, Michael...
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Oscar Ray Davis

March 29, 1940 - September 29, 2018

Oscar Ray Davis 78 of Hope Mills passed away Friday September 28, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Bladen County he was the son of the late Oscar Thad and Kate Nance Davis. He was also preceded in death by a son, Anthony Ray Davis and seven siblings. He is survived by his wife, Ann Canady Davis; a son, Kenneth Davis & wife B.J. of Hope Mills; 2 grandchildren, Patricia...
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Haley Dianne Roberson

November 22, 2001 - September 28, 2018

Haley Dianne Roberson, 16, passed away on September 28th, 2018. She was born on November 22nd, 2001 in Cordele, Georgia. Haley attended Freedom Christian Academy (FCA) in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She was currently a Junior at FCA. Haley had a deep passion for sports, and a true love for family, friends, and Christ. She was a gifted softball player helping FCA win two State...
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William "Hoagie" Hogue

July 26, 1956 - September 25, 2018

William "Hoagie" Hogue, 62, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, September 25, 2018. Born July 26, 1956 in Germany, Hoagie was the son of the late Frederick and Nancy Hogue. He is survived by his wife, Robin Hogue; son, William Christopher Hogue and wife Kari; granddaughter, Amber Hogue; a great granddaughter on the way; brothers, Patrick Hogue, Jimmy Hogue, Ronnie Charles Hogue, Sr., and Ronnie...
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Nancy Louise Dever

April 10, 1943 - September 24, 2018

Mrs. Nancy Louise Dever, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, September 24, 2018 in her home surrounded by family. Born April 10, 1943 in Lumberton, NC, she was the daughter of the late Dorothy Sports-Averitt and Johnny Sports. Nancy was born blind and remained so until the age of 3 when the Lord healed her vision. She was only able to see shadows however her vision progressively became...
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Daniel Leonard Culbreth

May 23, 1943 - September 18, 2018

Daniel Leonard Culbreth, 75, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, September 18, 2018. Born May 23, 1943 in Cumberland County, Daniel was the son of the late Kenneth Ray Culbreth and Gladys Brown Culbreth. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brothers, Kenneth Culbreth and Bob Culbreth; and sisters, Ruby Mishoue and Ola Mae Culbreth. Daniel is survived by his wife, Brenda...
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Lolita Opinga Gupilan

June 17, 1941 - September 11, 2018

Lolita Opinga Gupilan, 77, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, September 11, 2018. Born June 17, 1941 in the Philippines, Lolita was the daughter of the late Vicente Opinga and Feliza Guiang Opinga. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Primo Gupilan. Lolita is survived by her daughter, Rosemarie Podhajecki and her husband Paul of Ft. Bliss, TX; daughter, Jill Ray...
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Annette Brown

January 29, 1956 - September 7, 2018

Annette Brown, 62, of Hope Mills, died Friday, September 7, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her family. Born January 29, 1956 in Sampson County, Annette was the daughter of the late Willie Ernest and Fleetie Faircloth Hall. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by two sisters, Janice Sessoms and Pat Gardner; and three brothers, Dallas Hall, Elwood Hall, and...
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Ed Alvin Elliott, Sr.

August 31, 1932 - September 3, 2018

Ed Alvin Elliott Sr., 86, of Fayetteville passed away Monday September 3, 2018 at Highland House in Fayetteville. Born in Hamilton County, Tennessee, Ed is preceded in death by his parents, John David and Cora Lee Elliott. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Laura Frances Elliott and grandson, Daniel Lucas Elliott. He is survived by a daughter, Brenda Elliott of Anniston, AL; sons,...
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Thelma Tracy Page

June 18, 1923 - September 2, 2018

Thelma Tracy Page, 95, of Fayetteville, was called home by her Heavenly Father on Sunday, September 2, 2018. Born June 18, 1923 in Webster County, WV, Thelma was the daughter of the late Adam and Agatha Tracy. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Joseph E. Page, four brothers, and four sisters. Thelma is survived by her daughters, Carolyn June Henderson of...
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John "Tony" Wesley Collier, Jr.

April 28, 1943 - September 2, 2018

John "Tony" Wesley Collier, Jr., 75, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, September 2, 2018 at his residence. Born in Cumberland County, Tony was the son of the late John Wesley Collier, Sr. and Louise Faulkner Collier. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Fay Collier and a son, James Collier. Tony is survived by a son, Wesley Collier and his wife Nancy; a...
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Willie Albert Webster, Jr.

January 13, 1952 - September 1, 2018

Willie A. Webster, Jr., 66, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, September 1, 2018 at his home. Born January 13, 1952 in Cumberland County, Willie was the son of the late Mr. and Mrs. Willie A. Webster, Sr. of Fayetteville, NC. He is survived by two children, Christina Eanes of Taylors, SC and Shawn Webster of Charleston, SC; four grandchildren, Matthew and Luke Eanes, and Adam and Jessica...
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