All Obituaries

In loving memory of Sandra Rivera   Even though gone for now she will live on in all of us.  She was an incredible mother and grandmother that inspired everyone who knew her. A figure of strength who never waned in her support or love for her family, and who soldiered on, even when times were tough. She is survived by her 5 children and many loving grandchildren and great grandchildren.   A funeral service is scheduled for 1pm on Saturday, December 5, 2020, in the...

LTC. George P. Hutnan (retired), age 83, of Fayetteville,  died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Womack Memorial Hospital after a battle with COVID 19 and complications with diabetes.  Mr. Hutnan is survived by his wife, Andrea, five children; George, Arlene, Michael, Christopher, Jennifer, their spouses, 10 grandchildren, brother Robert Hutnan and his devoted dogs, Jill and Lucky. George was born March 12, 1937, in Guttenberg, NJ. He graduated from St. Peter’s University,...

On Friday, November 20, 2020, Helen Allene Bowden Fish, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86. Helen was born on March 14, 1934 in Erwin, NC to Walter and Maggie Bowden. She was a lifelong resident of Linden, NC. Helen was a loving mother and grandmother, who always provided support and love for her family. Nothing made her happier than when visitors stopped by to chat and have a glass of sweet tea. Helen had a love for dogs and there was always one by her side. She...

Edna Wilson Harper passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Carolina Inn in Fayetteville.  Edna was born in Fayetteville on May 9, 1924.  She was a lifetime member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was an active participant in Sunday school and Circle.  She attended Salem College and Converse College and was a member of the Kalmia Garden Club and the Coterie Book Club.  Edna was predeceased by her husband James S. Harper, her parents, John M. Wilson, Sr. and Myrtle...

Joe Anne Remer age 74 passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton, NC.  Joe Anne was born in Illinois on October 22, 1946. She is preceded in death by her mother Blanche Hill, father Chris Hendricks, and sister- Dora Marie.  Joe Anne moved to Fayetteville, NC in 1975 with her husband who was stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC, and stayed in the area to be close to her children.  Joe Anne worked at Highland House for 25 years then moved to...

Mr. Francis “Frank” Marion Grice, IV, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on July 11, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late Francis Marion Grice, Sr. and Mary "Susan" Bundy Grice. He is survived by his wife Marie D. Grice, of the home; two sons Richard Oliver Grice and wife Kelly, of Fayetteville, NC and Robert Stewart Grice and wife Wendy, of Gardner, MA; one daughter Jennifer Marie Roth, of Land...

Linda Mode Prince went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1st after a long battle with sickness.  She was seventy five years old and a very sweet lady. She was preceded in death by her son Jeff Koonts. She is survived by her second son, Don Koonts of Fayetteville, formerly of Lexington, NC. and also by her twin sister Brenda Koonts of Lexington. An avid Atlanta Braves fan, Linda loved to watch baseball. She also was a great softball player in her younger days. She was involved in...

Howard Earl Sheely took his final bow at the age of 89 on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born at Fort Bragg Military Hospital on October 9, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, NC, and a veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents: Earl David Sheely and Sarah Dorothea Gurganious Sheely; sister: Avis R. Sheely Whatley Richardson; and aunt: Sadie E. Gurganious. Although temperamental at times, Howard was a kind and good person who loved life and was respected by...

Kenneth Lee Fulcher, Jr. (Little Kenny), 21 of Eastover, NC, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday October 25th, 2020. As this was very unexpected, we know he was called to heaven to love and put smiles on so many faces as he did here on earth. He is now rejoicing with his 2 grandfathers and grandma whom he loved more than life itself. And we know he is looking down on all his family and friends praying for comfort and peace in this time of hurt. Little Kenny was a...

(Ret.) CW3 William (Bill) T. Brady of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at home on October 24, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Bill was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 16, 1948, to parents, Pierce and Mary Jo Brady. Bill enlisted in the US Army in 1967 and served for 29 years. He was awarded the Gallantry Cross Unit Citation and Bronze Service Star for his tour in Vietnam, among other awards. He was a Jumpmaster and received the Combat Distinguished Badge. He...