Obituaries

Irene Zimmerman Adams

Irene Zimmerman Adams

May 14, 2022

Irene Zimmerman Adams, age 83, passed away peacefully at Womack Army Hospital on May 14th surrounded by her family.

She was born and raised in Germany. She attended business college prior to falling in love and marrying an American soldier named Ronald Adams. He swept her off her feet and brought her to the United States.

After numerous military moves...

Jesse H. Byrd, Jr.

Jesse H. Byrd, Jr.

May 13, 2022

Jesse H. Byrd, Jr., 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 13, 2022.

He was born in Erwin, NC on February 19, 1934, to the late Catherine and Jesse H. Byrd, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his dear wife, Irene.

Jesse is a retired CPA with Haigh, Byrd, and Lambert, LLP.  He was proud to serve on...

Kathryn Marie Moore

Kathryn Marie Moore

May 13, 2022

Kathryn Marie Moore, 90 passed away on May 13 2022, at Fayetteville Manor Alzheimer's Dementia care center.

She was born in Germany July 16, 1931. She is proceeded in death by her husband CSM Hilliard Moore.

Kathryn is survived by daughter, Veronika Badgley and Husband David of Clio Michigan, Son Charles Moore and wife Christian of Charlotte N. Carolina. Four...

Martin James Hottel

Martin James Hottel

May 12, 2022

Martin James Hottel, of Fayetteville, joined his Heavenly Father on May 12, 2022, at the age of 25.

Martin is survived by his precious wife, Christie, his infant son, Robert Jay, his identical twin, Victor, his younger brother, Andrew, his sister, Aurora Bailey, his adopted grandparents, Pam Evans White and Ervin White, and his parents, Jay and Laura Hottel.

Martin...

Robert Lewis Rice, Sr.

Robert Lewis Rice, Sr.

May 8, 2022

Mr. Robert Lewis Rice, Sr., 55, of Parkton, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2022, peacefully at his residence.

Robert was born in Cumberland County on June 6, 1966, to the late Franklin and Shige Rice.  He worked primarily as a truck driver for several different area trucking companies.

Robert Rice Sr. was a devoted father who enjoyed collecting, fishing,...

Donna Lovick Truelove

Donna Lovick Truelove

May 7, 2022

Ms. Donna Lovick Truelove, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 7, 2022.

Donna was born and raised in Wade, NC and was a graduate of Central High School.  She went to work for and later retired from the Ft. Bragg School System after 27 years of working as a teacher. 

A memorial service will be held on Thursday,...

Katherine Ann Hawkins

Katherine Ann Hawkins

May 7, 2022

Katherine Hawkins, 49, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, May 7th at her home surrounded by her loving family.  Kate is survived by her four sons; Brandon Rodgers (Sofia de la Guardia) of Durham, Cameron Rodgers, Truett Hawkins, and Caden Hawkins, all of Fayetteville; her father Thomas Keever of Fayetteville; her mother Carol Keever of Columbus, OH; sister Heather Keever...

Joann B. McCormick

Joann B. McCormick

May 5, 2022

Joann B. McCormick, 90, born Oct. 6, 1931, went home May 5, 2022 at 2:15PM at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.

She is preceded in death by her ex-husband Joseph McCormick, her parents Robert & Rossie Barnhill, brothers Arthur Barnhill and Lloyd Barnhill, and sisters Louise Guerra and Pauline Lovick. 

Joann is survived by her daughter Patti Simmons (Mike Myrick), daughter...

Tony Argo

Tony Argo

Apr 28, 2022

Rev. David Anthony “Tony” Argo, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 28, 2022.

A Celebration of Tony’s Life will be held on Wednesday, May 4, 2022, at 1 pm at Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville with Rev. Dr. John Tyson presiding.  The family will receive friends prior to the service on Wednesday from 11:30am to 12:45pm in...

Sylvia  Taylor Lucas

Sylvia Taylor Lucas

Apr 27, 2022

Mrs. Sylvia Taylor Lucas (88) of Fayetteville, NC recently passed away on April 27, 2022.

Sylvia (Sybil) was born on April 9, 1934, the youngest of eight children, all born and raised in Wade, NC. She was a graduate of Central High School and a retiree of Carolina Telephone and Telegraph Company.

She was preceded in death by her parents,...

Garrett Edward Bynum

Garrett Edward Bynum

Apr 17, 2022

Garrett Edward Bynum, 29, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Easter Sunday, April 17, 2022.  He is survived by his loving parents, Ricky and Wendy Bynum of Fayetteville; his grandparents Cleophus and Sher Bynum of Stedman and Tony and Patricia Sabia of Fayetteville; his siblings Gabby (19) and Gavin (12) Bynum; uncles Bret Ross (Margarita) and...

Michael William Britt

Michael William Britt

Apr 16, 2022

Michael William Britt, 58, of Fayetteville, entered into eternal peace on Saturday, April 16, 2022, at Woodland Nursing Home.

He is the son of the late William and Ingeborg Britt and was born on September 5, 1963, in Fayetteville, NC.

Michael loved to eat pepperoni pizza on the thin crust, ham and cheese hot pockets, and nacho cheese chips.

Michael...

Virginia  Fox Saunders

Virginia Fox Saunders

Apr 15, 2022

Virginia Fox Saunders, 88, passed away Friday, April 15th at her daughter’s home in Fayetteville, NC. Virginia was born in Cockeysville, Maryland and lived in Virginia, Florida, and North Carolina throughout her lifetime. She was predeceased by her husband Walter LeRoy Saunders Jr., and son Walter LeRoy Saunders III. She is survived by her daughter Catherine Wilson, son-in-law Mark Wilson,...

Edna Lovick Page

Edna Lovick Page

Apr 11, 2022

Edna Lovick Page (age 93) entered into rest Monday, April 11, 2022, in Fayetteville, NC.  One of 13 children, Edna was born August 10, 1928 in Wade, NC to Edward Augustus and Laura Ann Lovick (Holland).  In June of 1947 she married Delbert P Page.   They were members of Temple Baptist Church for over 50 years. Edna was preceded in...

Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr.

Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr.

Apr 11, 2022

Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr., 76, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, April 11, 2022.

He was born in Fayetteville on July 4, 1945.  He was the founder and President of Nichols Buildings, Inc.  Andy was preceded in death by his son, Zeb Nichols; brother, Ray Nichols; brothers-in-law, Ray Wheatcraft and Buddy Jordan; sister-in-law, Beryl Sandy; nephew, Josh Jordan; parents,...

Carol Goings Yates

Carol Goings Yates

Apr 6, 2022

Carol Jean Goings Yates, 77, of Okeechobee, FL, passed away Wednesday, April 6, 2022.

A graveside service will be held 2:00PM Friday, April 15, 2022, at Weeks Chapel Cemetery with Pastor Vernon K. Marsh officiating.

Born February 22, 1945, in Colquitt County, she was the daughter of the late William Chester Goings and Ellen Weeks Goings.  Being an avid dancer,...

Susan Parrish Ashburn

Susan Parrish Ashburn

Apr 6, 2022

Susan Parrish Ashburn, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, April 6, 2022 after a short illness.  Susan was born in Charlotte, NC on July 27, 1946

She is survived by her husband and partner of over 30 years, Bobby Ashburn, who was at her side.  She is also survived be a sister, Lynn Black of Arden, NC, and...

Roger Gary Dawson

Roger Gary Dawson

Apr 4, 2022

Mr. Roger Gary Dawson, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on April 4, 2022.

Roger loved the open road.  He was a truck driver for 44 years.  He was a volunteer fire fighter for Gray’s Creek Fire Department for over 30 years.  He was an outstanding man and was one of the good ones.

Roger is survived by his three children,...

Dorothy Marianne Kotz

Dorothy Marianne Kotz

Apr 1, 2022

Dorothy Marianne Kotz, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 1, 2022.

She possessed a compassionate and empathetic personality and was a free spirited animal lover.  She was close to nature where she could be found taking numerous walks.

She was born in the US Army hospital in Munich, Germany, on February 15, 1964, to John and the late...

Inge Emma Haynes

Inge Emma Haynes

Mar 30, 2022

Mrs. Inge Emma Haynes, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 30, 2022.

Inge was born in Fulda, Germany on January 31, 1941.   She met John Harold Haynes while he was serving with the US Army in Germany and they later married on February 13, 1961, in Gersfeld, Germany.  She moved to the United States in 1969 and became...