All Obituaries

Melvadell Bright Draughon of Fayetteville, N.C passed away June 23, 2021 at Highland House Nursing Home in Fayetteville, NC. She was born in Newville, WV on February 5, 1937, daughter of Okey E. Bright and Lela Dennison Bright.  She was preceded in death by one brother. Survivors include her husband, Robert Draughon, one son, Desmond Draughon, one brother, Edmond Bright (Ann) of Fayetteville, NC, two nephews, one great nephew, one great niece, and two great, great, nephews. She was a...

Betty Powell Shackelford entered into eternal rest on June 21, 2021 following a battle with cancer.  She was 75. Betty was born in Danville, Virginia on March 22, 1946, was a graduate of Dan River High School and Averett College. She, her husband and 2 children became true North Carolinians in 1974 with a move to Fayetteville, North Carolina. Betty had a 43 year career with Fayetteville Technical Community College from where she retired in 2015 as the administrative assistant to the...

Jerry Allen Smothers, 63, passed away with his family by his side on June 13, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  A celebration of life service will be held on Saturday, June 19, 2021 at Judson Baptist Church.  Visitation will be held from 1:00 to 2:00 pm, followed by a 2:00 pm service.  Jerry was born on February 22, 1958 in Mantachie, MS to Charles and Frances Smothers.  He grew up in Mantachie, where he attended Mantachie High School and met his high school...

Mrs. Zola Mae Bulla Costello, 80, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home surrounded by her loving family. Born on December 7, 1940, to the late Thomas Jefferson Bulla and Verta Louise Bulla. She was preceded in death by her husband John Douglas Costello and one son John Thomas Costello. She was a member of Northwood Temple Church.  She was a retired cafeteria manager at Northwood Temple Academy. She also worked with Harnett County and Cumberland...

Teresa J. Harris, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at her home. She was born on March 1, 1954, in Ft. Benning, GA, to the late Marvin and Margie Durham. Teresa was an avid gardener who loved sharing the great outdoors with her family.  When she was not outside, she would be found cooking for her friends and family.  Her greatest joy was spending time with her grandchildren.  Teresa will be missed immensely by her family and friends. Left to...

MSG Ret. Frank “Barney” Kenneth Byrne, of Fayetteville, NC, peacefully passed away at his home, surrounded by family on May 30, 2021.  Frank K. Byrne was born on November 19, 1931 to Charles J. Byrne and Lucille E. Byrne in Toledo, Ohio. He was 89 at his passing. Mr. Byrne is survived by his four children, mothered by Lena M. Byrne (deceased May 2000), his daughters, Frances K. Byrne, Caroline A. Byrne, Linda J. Byrne and his son, Edward M. Byrne. He is also survived...

Robert Winslow Warren, Sr., 78, of Eastover, passed away on Sunday, May 30, 2021, at his home. A native of Eastover Community, he was born on May 27, 1943, to the late Roy and Juanita Warren.  A steward of Cumberland County, Robert was a Christian who always praised Jesus and sought to give God the glory for his gifts and talents.  He left his distinct mark on North Carolina by living each day making productive television projects successful.  He touched the lives and hearts...

Howard “Howie” Lloyd, 76, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Cumberland County employee, passed away peacefully at home in Fayetteville on May 27th after a battle with cancer.  Howie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia “Ginny”, his children Danielle Lafferty (Josh) of Ft. Worth, TX, Jackie Tanenbaum (Drew) of Hunt Valley, MD, and Kristen Lloyd of Raleigh, NC, grandchildren Reagan and Cameron Lafferty and Jacob and Weston Tanenbaum, and his brother...

In the early hours of May 21st, 2021, while surrounded by his wife and children, James Leonard Jacobs 73, left this earthly world to be reunited with loved ones that had gone before him. Born March 10th, 1948 under a collard leaf in Fayetteville, NC to the late Chief James P Jacobs and the late Viola E Jacobs (Whitehead).  JL, as he was affectionately known by family and friends, was the oldest of five children.  At an early age, he was taught the value of hard work, family...

Katherine “Kitty” Davis   Our beloved mother, Mimi, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021. She passed at home with her daughter by her side and surrounded by loved ones. Kitty’s strength and determination served her well as she continued to fight for healing despite her failing health. She was able to enjoy time with her family and friends, until the very end, before she went “home”. Kitty served her community as a loving and...