All Obituaries

Flora Ann Rector, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home in Holden Beach surrounded by her family. Ann was born in Fayetteville on September 5, 1941 to the late Nadine and Neil Downing. She was a graduate of Steadman High School class of 1959.  After graduation she began a career in banking as a teller for First Bank and then BB&T. Ann leaves behind her son, Ronnie Fox, step-daughters, Linda Thomas, Diane Eastman, and Bobbie Ann Smith; step-son,...

Edward Starr Cook, Jr., 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at home with his loving family at his side. On May 26, 1926, Ed was born in Fayetteville to the late Mae and Edward Cook, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his son, Edward “Ted” S. Cook, III and sister, Katherine Cook Bramble. He was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville who proudly served in the Navy during WWII.  Ed returned home and became a surveyor.  Later in life, he...

Bradley M. Goodson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home with his family by his side. He was born on April 11, 1954 to the late Bert and Erika Goodson. Brad proudly served in the Air Force.  After being discharged from the service he became a X-Ray Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Brad was an avid dart player.  He received great joy helping others repair their darts when needed.  His other passion was gardening and...

Gary L. Knight, 72, of Gates Four Golf Community, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, passed peacefully on 6 November 2019. He was preceded in death by parents Georgianna & Charlie Chipouras; Lloyd F. Knight, Bob & Leona Jones, and James & Helen Clarke.  Gary is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diana; sons: Gary M. Knight,  Robert Knight and wife Vicki; daughters: Melissa Lawrence, Stacy Craver and husband Timothy; grandchildren: Rebecca Knight, Daniel...

Arnold B "Junior" McKinney Jr, age 76, resident of Fayetteville, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Born March 5, 1943 in Kentucky to Arnold B McKinney and Ottie V. (Payton) McKinney. He has been a NC resident for over 30 years after retiring from the US Army. He has mastered many talents over the years. Working on cars was one of his favorites. He enjoyed life to the fullest. His family and friends meant the world...

June Ludwig, 83, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care. She was born in India on June 11, 1936, to the late Lillian and Charles Goodey.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George. June had an amazing love of life where she enjoyed traveling around the globe with her husband.  George’s “English Rose” was full of love and laughter.  She will be missed greatly by her family...

Bridget Marie Bouwens, 45, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Fountain Valley, CA, to John and Bonnie Vandergriff, on September 19, 1974.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Vandergriff. Left to cherish Bridget’s memory is her husband of 27 years, Bryce; daughters, Caitlyn (Avery) Barnett, Kamryn Bouwens; parents, Bonnie and Robert Dum; sister, Brenda (Frank) Smith; nieces, Victoria,...

Skip Baker, 70, of Sanford, formerly of Sacramento, CA, passed away on Friday, November 1, 2019, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home. Services are incomplete at this time.

Everett Clark “Bill” Altman, Sr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019. He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on May 18, 1930, to the late Mary Alice and Burchell Everett Altman. After serving in the Air Force, Bill, dedicated his career to his company, Eastern Turf Equipment, Inc. Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his wife, Katie Ruth Altman; daughter, Tracy Altman Bacani and husband Ron of North Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Everett Clark Altman, Jr. and...

Luther Dixon Pearsall, Sr., 96, Fayetteville, passed October 27, 2019. Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park. Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.