Obituaries
Margaret Tuttle Smith
Sep 24, 2022
Mrs. Margaret Tuttle Smith, 96, of Fayetteville, formerly of Wilmington, passed away peacefully on Saturday, September 24, 2022, at Carolina Inn, where she resided for the past three years.
Margaret was born in Walnut Cove, NC, and came to Fayetteville with her husband, Wilbur, in 1952, where they opened their first wholesale plumbing supply store, W.L. Smith Supply Co. They...
Leonard Charles Dane
Sep 23, 2022
Loving husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather CSM(R) Leonard “Len” Charles Dane, residing in Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away at home on September 23, 2022, as his wife of 62 years held his hand.
Born in California, Len joined the US Army in January 1958, became Airborne in June 1958, and started his 30-year Army career as a Special Forces soldier...
Reba Mae Billings
Sep 23, 2022
Mrs. Reba Mae Billings, 92, of Winston Salem, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 23, 2022.
She was born November 12, 1929 to James Streeter and Bessie Johnson Murdock. She was a longtime member of Cedar Creek Church of God.
A graveside service will be held on Saturday, October 1, 2022, at 2:30 pm at Cross Creek Cemetery...
Louise W. Sullivan
Sep 17, 2022
Mrs. Louise W. Sullivan, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 17, 2022.
Private services will be held at a later date.
Louise is survived by her son, Michael Sullivan and wife, Phyliss W. Sullivan, of Fayetteville; two grandchildren; four great grandchildren; and two brothers, H.B. Wall of Clarksville, TN and Jimmy Wall of Hopkinsville, KY.
Ilse G. Fortson
Sep 13, 2022
Ilse G. Fortson, of Fayetteville, passed away on September 13, 2022.
She was surrounded by the company and support of her family and friends in the comfort of her home.
Ilse was the widowed wife of Herman C. Fortson.
She is survived by her sister Inge Baum, sons Maurice Fortson, Rick Fortson, and Otha Goerke, her daughters-in-law, Denise Schunk Fortson,...
Bobby Britt Cashwell
Sep 13, 2022
Bobby Britt Cashwell passed away peacefully in his home on September 13th , 2022.
Born on November 2nd, 1931, to Jesse James and Leona Cashwell, Bobby was a resident of Sampson County, NC most of his life before moving to Cumberland County, NC. Bobby served two tours in the military with the Army and Air Force and then had...
Roy Lee Maynor
Sep 12, 2022
Roy Lee Maynor, 95, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at his home on Monday night, September 12, 2022, surrounded by his family.
A week before his death, North Carolina Governor Roy Cooper inducted Mr. Maynor into “The Order of the Long Leaf Pine” in recognition of his long and faithful service to both the American Indian community...
Nellie Smith Sexton
Sep 12, 2022
Nellie Sexton of Fayetteville, died on September 12, 2022, after a short illness. She was preceded in death by her parents, Fletcher and Cornie Smith of Fayetteville, her brother Fletcher Smith, Jr. of Winston- Salem, her sister, Marian Hulon of Wilmington and sister, Peggy Cribb of Fayetteville.
Nellie was a loving mother and is survived by sons, Brent Sexton of Greenville,...
Ruby Tew McLaurin
Sep 9, 2022
Ruby Tew McLaurin, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on her 98th birthday, September 9, 2022.
She was born in Sampson County on September 9, 1924, to the late Perlie and Daisy Tew. Also preceding her in death was her husband, William B. McLaurin, Sr.; son, Jerry A. McLaurin; four brothers, Blondie, Ginner, Leo, and William Tew; and two...
Alice Noppel Mallory
Sep 5, 2022
Alice Noppel Mallory, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, in the presence of her loving family.
She was born on October 30, 1926, in Sindelfingen, Germany, to the late Friedrich and Pauline Noppel. Also preceding her in death was her husband, SGM (Ret.) Chastain E. Mallory, Jr.
Alice was a caregiver to those who were close...
Phil Thomas Utley
Sep 5, 2022
Mr. Phil Thomas Utley, 82, of Eastover, passed away peacefully on Monday, September 5, 2022, with his family by his side.
Phil was born March 31, 1940, in Cumberland County, NC, to the late James and Doris Utley. He worked at the Cumberland County Courthouse for 30 years before retiring in 1996. His last position was as the Chief...
Theodore Robert Guinn, Sr.
Sep 4, 2022
Theodore Robert Guinn, Sr., 74, of Sanford, passed away peacefully on September 4, 2022, surrounded by his family. He was born in Salt Lake City, UT, on May 21, 1948, to the late Franklin and Elva Guinn.
Left to cherish Theodore’s memory is his wife, Tracy Guinn; son, Theodore Guinn, Jr.; daughter Rebekah Bragg; four grandchildren; siblings, Frank, Jackson and...
Gail Elkins Holland
Sep 3, 2022
Gail Elkins Holland, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, September 3, 2022.
She was born in Burlington, NC, to the late Clarence and Edna Elkins, on June 19, 1941. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Wayne Holland; father and mother-in-law Paul and Lib Holland; and brother-in-law, Jimmy Holland.
Gail was a dedicated teacher at...
Betty Odom Melvin
Aug 26, 2022
Betty Odom Melvin, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 26, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
A Celebration of Her Life will be held on Tuesday, August 30, 2022, at 2 pm at Carroll Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. James Baker presiding. The burial will be private.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Eugene Melvin;...
James Rodell Burks, Jr.
Aug 21, 2022
Mr. James Rodell Burks, Jr., 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, August 21, 2022, at Duke University Hospital.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time. Please check back for a complete listing.
Betty Long Mills
Aug 19, 2022
Betty Long Mills, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 19, 2022.
She was born in Columbus County, NC, on February 29, 1939. She was predeceased by her husband, Joe Mills. She was a devoted Christian who served the Lord daily.
Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her sons Dwayne Mills, Kevin Mills; daughter, Adeania Cowart; several grandchildren,...
Mathilde Heffernan
Aug 18, 2022
Mathilde Helene Heffernan of Fayetteville, North Carolina went to be with her savior Jesus Christ. Jesus called Hilde home on August 18, 2022, at the age of 90.
Hilde was born on March 8, 1932, in Essen Borbeck, Germany. Growing up during World War II was not easy. Her family was displaced to a little town in southern Germany due...
Arthur "Art" Joseph LaSelle
Aug 17, 2022
Arthur “Art” Joseph LaSelle, Sr., passed away on Wednesday August 17, 2022, surrounded by his loving family.
He was born March 7, 1945, in Tupper Lake, NY. He served his country by joining the Army and was known best as an automobile mechanic.
Art married the love of his life, Elizabeth, on February 25, 1966. He found joy in...
George Charles Kokochak
Aug 16, 2022
In loving memory
Of the wonderful man
George Charles Kokochak
October 29, 1965 – August 16, 2022
George passed away in his home on August 16, 2022, after battling a lengthy illness.
George was born in Detroit, Michigan but spent most of his youth in the south. George graduated from Gilbert High School in Gilbert, South Carolina in 1984.
As...
Arthur Norman Sturdivant
Aug 13, 2022
Mr. Arthur Norman Sturdivant died at his home. He will be cremated and there will be no service. If interested, please make a donation to his favorite non-profit radio station, WCPE. You can donate online at http://www.theclassicalstation.org or send a check to: WCPE PO Box 828 Wake Forest, NC 27588
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