All Obituaries

Lawrence “Larry” Todd Crusen, 55, of Linden, passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020. He was born in Japan on August 27, 1964, to the late Erwin and Shirley Crusen.  Larry was also predeceased by his twin brother, Terry. Larry graduated from 71st High School.  He worked as a carpenter and doing roofing work.  Larry’s personality will be missed by his family and friends. Left to cherish Larry’s memory are his siblings, Denise “Mickey”...

Mrs. Barbara Hudson Sargent, 74, of the Cedar Creek Community, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, January 23, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born September 14, 1945 in Johnston Co., NC to the late Jarvis Butler Hudson and Admah Price Hudson. She was a retired Executive Secretary at Fort Bragg for many years. Barbara was a longtime member of Northwood Temple prior to becoming a member of Judson Baptist Church. Barbara, is survived by two sons Jeff Raper, and...

Mrs. Elizabeth McDonald Melvin 91, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday January 19, 2020. She was born in Sanford, NC to the late Howard Normant McDonald and Sarah Hamilton McDonald. She was preceded in death by her husband Joseph Geddie Melvin. She is survived by two daughters Kay Melvin Boone and Anne Melvin Tucker; one brother Sam McDonald; one granddaughter; one great-grandson and one great-granddaughter. The family will receive friends from 10:00 am until 10:45 am on Saturday,...

Mary L. Scott, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, January 14, 2020. She was born in Mishawaka, IN on December 19, 1943, to the late Monty and Lois Woodring.  She was preceded in death by her husband, William Scott; and sister, Judy Woodring. Left to cherish Mary’s memory is her sons, Billy Thompson and wife Lynn, Robert Thompson; daughter, Peggy Canady; eight grandchildren, five great-grandchildren; sister, Sally Vance, and her extended family. A funeral service is...

COL (Ret.) John Cardinal McCloskey, Jr. (Jack), passed away in Sanford, Florida on January 12, 2020 at the age of 89. He is survived by his three children, Sara, Patrick and John III and their spouses, Steven Walcek, Cynthia McCloskey and Vickie Buckland, respectively.  His children are grateful for their father's guidance to seek education and culture to enrich their lives in many ways.  Jack is also survived by his four grandchildren, MacKenzie Lender, Kristin, Marianne and...

Janz L. Johnson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020, at his home. He was born in Atlanta, GA, on September 4, 1954, to the late James and Ethel Johnson.  He was a highly recognized Auditor with Civil Service for over 40 years.  Most of this time was spent working with USASOC.  He was a long-time member of Snyder Memorial Baptist Church where he served many roles including, Sunday School Teacher, Technical team member, youth volunteer, and with...

SFC (Ret.) Kenneth Edwin Martin, Sr., 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 5, 2020, at home in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Buncombe County to the late Beatrice and Karl Martin. Ken served his country honorably as an Engineer in the United States Army.  After his retirement he began a second career at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church as the Building and Grounds Superintendent. The family will welcome friends at 11:45am to 12:45pm on Friday, January...

Patricia Wurschum, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical center. She was born on August 19, 1940, in Hopedale, OH, to the late Vernon and Florence Byers. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Gerald; and a son, Jerry Dean Wurschum.   Patricia is survived by one daughter, Paula A. Faircloth, and husband Byron, of Fayetteville, NC; three sons, Toby W. Wurschum, and wife Angelika of Sacramento, CA, Daren L. Wurschum, and...

Wayne Thomson, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, December 29, 2019. He was born in Stoutland, MO, on September 6, 1935, to the late Kenneth and Naomi Thomson.  Wayne proudly served in the Air Force as a Navigator.  After retiring from the Air Force he went to work as an Instructor at Fayetteville Tech in the Business Administration Department. Left to cherish Wayne’s memory is his wife of 62 years, Patty; daughters, Michele Bingman and husband Fred, Jeanine...

Felisa Cabuenas Saycon, 89, of Linden, NC passed away on Monday, December 23, 2019. She was born on October 8, 1930 on the Island of Samar in the Philippines to the late Leoncio Cabuenas and Felisa Verdeflor Cabuenas. She relocated to Tacloban Leyte in the Philippines. After marrying her husband in 1964 she relocated to Hawaii. She was a pre-school teacher at numerous schools in Honolulu, HI to include Family Services Center, Saint Luke Pre-School, and until her retirement Honolulu...