All Obituaries

Mark Joseph Ivey, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020. Mark was born in Arlington, VA on November 3, 1957 to Carol and the late MG (Ret.) Claude T. Ivey. He proudly served in the Air Force where he earned numerous commendations.  He was an avid reader, who loved spending time with his family. Mark leaves behind to cherish his memory, his mother, Carol Ivey; brothers, Karl Ivey and wife Lyn, Dale Ivey, Jay Ivey and wife Dwightel; and numerous nephews and...

US Army SFC (Ret.) Robert E. Hallisey, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020. He was born in Aurora, IL, on May 17, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Frances Hallisey and his brother, Joseph Hallisey. Robert proudly served in both the US Navy and Army during WWII, the Korean War, and the Vietnam War.  During his time in the service, he earned a Bronze Star along with many other commendations. Left to cherish Robert’s memory...

Melba Mauldin peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 7, 2020 in her home in Fayetteville, NC following a hard battle with cancer. She was born on February 25, 1944 in Bluefield, WV to Ethel and John T Couch. Melba was married to her late husband Andrew for 57 years and is survived by her two daughters Michelle Mauldin and Yvette Mauldin of Fayetteville, NC, and her grandson Jason Pinckney; her sister Kay Johnson and her husband David. her brother Johnny Couch; nine brothers...

Steven Edward Fogleman, 52, of Grays Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home. Steven was born on November 14, 1967 in Munich, Germany, to the late Thurston Dale Fogleman Jr., and Paula Jean Lawrence. Steven was an electrician most of his life.  Steven was an avid Harley enthusiast.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, they have brought him an abundance of happiness. He was a true friend having time for everyone.  Steven is preceded in death...

Inez Baker, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home. She was born on May 11, 1936, in Cumberland, MD. Inez leaves behind her grandson, Andrew Baker and fiancée Ruby Agustin; and numerous friends. The family will conduct a private service. Online condolences may be expressed at www.sullivanshighland.com.  Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.

Allen Bernard Vann, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020. He was born in Piney Grove Township, Sampson County on January 3, 1947 to the late Henry and Helen Vann. Bernard leaves behind his son, Allen Bernard Vann, Jr. and wife Valerie of Wilmington; granddaughters, Logan and Chloe Vann; brothers, Ennis Vann and wife Gloria of Fayetteville, Eddie Vann and wife Leslie of Fort Mill, SC, and Lamont Vann and wife Annedore of Wade and numerous nieces and nephews. ...

Nelda Kraus Smith,89, of Eastover, NC passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1930 in Trieste, Italy to the late Lodovico and Giovanna Tocar Kraus. Nelda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” J. Smith. Nelda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Gilpatrick and husband Larry of Parsonsfield, ME and Robin Fulcher and husband Kenny of Eastover, NC; one son, John “JJ” Smith and wife Tara of Fayetteville, NC; several...

Zebulon Dowd “Zeb” Nichols, 37, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020. He was born in Fayetteville on June 27, 1983 to Jackie and Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr..  Zeb was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wyman and Eva Nichols, Arlene Owen; uncles, Ray Nichols and Walter E. Jordan, Jr.; cousin, Josh Nichols Jordan. Zeb leaves behind his parents, Jackie and Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr.; grandfather, Ted Owen, Sr.; brothers, Wyman Andrew Nichols, III, Owen...

Mrs. Frances L. Vendettuoli, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville. She was born on June 9, 1933, to the late Ada Jane and Thomas Handy Lee. Frances leaves behind her loving husband Pat and 2 daughters, Tanya Iadonisi and husband Toby, Angela Naylor and husband Eddie Sr.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren; 1 great great-grandchild; 2 sisters, Joyce Strickland; Gloria Mercer and husband Winfred; a brother,...

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7 Erdie Picart was born February 20, 1949 in Santruce, Puerto Rico. He departed this life on July 19, 2020. Erdie graduated from E. E. Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC. After graduation he join the US Army and was station in, Ft Sill Oklahoma and Seoul, South Korea After separating from the Army, he worked civil service on Ft Bragg retiring after 30 years. Erdie was a member of...