Obituaries

Thomas E. Baxley, Sr.

Thomas E. Baxley, Sr.

Mar 27, 2022

On Sunday, March 27th 2022, Thomas Earl Baxley, Sr., aged 73, left this world to join his heavenly father in his eternal home and resting place. Thomas was born on April 19th, 1948, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to his beloved mother, the late Lois Tyndall Jackson and he grew to love and respect his late step-father Charlie “Doc” Jackson. He...

Norma Jean Bryant Dowd

Norma Jean Bryant Dowd

Mar 25, 2022

Mrs. Norma Jean Bryant Dowd, 90 years old of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away peacefully on March 25, 2022.   Norma Jean was born on June 26, 1931, in River Junction, Florida, to the late Raymond Worth and Lena Strickland Bryant.  Preceding her in death was her husband of 65 years, William Curtis Dowd; and sisters; Elizabeth Bryant Curlin, Evelyn Bryant Gaines,...

Rita M. O'Connell

Rita M. O'Connell

Mar 22, 2022

Rita M. O’Connell, 87 years old, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 22, 2022. Rita was born on October 6, 1934 in the city of New York, to the late Paul and Alice O’Connell. A visitation and Funeral Mass will be held on Friday, April 1st at 10am and 11am respectively. Services will be held at St. Patrick...

William Clevin Toman, Jr.

William Clevin Toman, Jr.

Mar 11, 2022

Mr. William Clevin Toman, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville, passed away unexpectedly on Friday, March 11, 2022.

William spent his life working in law enforcement, duck hunting, fishing, cooking (and eating!) good food, and most importantly loving his friends and family. His family, both immediate and extended, were very important to him. One of his very favorite things to do was...

Richard Dean Lovick

Richard Dean Lovick

Mar 8, 2022

Mr. Richard Dean Lovick, 70, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord, on Tuesday, March 8, 2022.

Richard served his country in the US Army before going to work at Black & Decker.  He was an avid fisherman and hunter.  He loved the Lord and his church, Praise Fellowship Church of God.

A graveside service will be held...

Paul Charles DeSessa

Paul Charles DeSessa

Mar 7, 2022

Paul Charles DeSessa, 70, of Fayetteville, North Carolina died unexpectedly on March 7, 2022.  His death completely shocked and deeply saddened the family. Paul was born on January 10, 1952 to Daniel Anthony DeSessa and Joanne Claire DeSessa in Summit New Jersey. He is survived by his beloved wife and best friend Leslie and his sons Matthew and Mark and...

Ethelyn Oakley Page

Ethelyn Oakley Page

Mar 4, 2022

Mrs. Ethelyn Oakley Page, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 4, 2022.

A graveside service will be held on Friday, April 1, 2022, at 3 pm at LaFayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street with Pastor David Woodhouse presiding.

Ethelyn was a member of Hay Street United Methodist Church and was very proud to have been a founder of...

Donnie Mitchell Dees

Donnie Mitchell Dees

Mar 2, 2022

Buies Creek – Donnie Mitchell Dees, beloved husband, father, grandfather, brother-in-law, uncle and friend, entered into eternal rest on Tuesday, March 2, 2022, at home surrounded by his loving family. He was 70 years old.

Donnie retired from Machine & Welding / Arc3 Gases after 41 years of service where he was well known for building closely knit teams and...

Barbara Howell Dobbins

Barbara Howell Dobbins

Feb 27, 2022

Barbara Howell Dobbins, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, February 27, 2022.

She was born on July 12, 1936, to the late Clyde and Beulah Howell.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, James; sons, Robert Dobbins, and James Dobbins Jr.; and grandsons, Andrew Dobbins and Alex Elam.

She was a longtime member of First Presbyterian Church.

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Eugenia B. Morgan

Eugenia B. Morgan

Feb 22, 2022

Eugenia B. Morgan (Jean), age 92, passed away peacefully on February 22, 2022 in her home.  She is survived by five children:  Charles Reid Morgan, Jr. (Patsy), Mary Cam Boudreau (Danny), Pat Grimes (Jim), Bill Morgan (Patti), and Craig Morgan (Jacque).  She was the wife of Charles Reid Morgan, Sr. (Charlie) who predeceased her in 2004.  Mom had 10 devoted...

Gary A. Staley

Gary A. Staley

Feb 20, 2022

Gary A. Staley, 67, of Carolina Shores, formerly of Fayetteville NC, died peacefully at his home on Sunday, February 20, 2022, from a stoic 19 month battle of pancreatic cancer.

Gary graduated from Terry Sanford High School and retired from banking.

A memorial service for Gary will be held on Saturday, February 26 at 11am at King of Glory Lutheran...

Pamela Glovier Arthur

Pamela Glovier Arthur

Feb 20, 2022

Mrs. Pamela Glovier Arthur, 72, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, February 20th at home with her family by her side. 

Pamela is survived by her loving husband, Daniel K. Arthur, her children, Eric Arthur of Fayetteville and David Arthur of Fort Sill, Oklahoma, grandchildren, Helayna Arthur and James Arthur.  She is predeceased by her parents, Harry and Pauline Glovier...

Luis Humberto Ruiz

Luis Humberto Ruiz

Feb 18, 2022

Luis Humberto Ruiz, 38, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, February 18, 2022.

A funeral service will be held on Saturday, March 5, 2022, at 1 pm at St. Patrick Catholic Church in Fayetteville.  The family will receive friends on Friday evening, March 4, from 6 to 8 pm at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service.

Luis is survived by his daughter,...

David  Michael Albl

David Michael Albl

Feb 16, 2022

David Michael Albl, 59, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on February 16, 2022, surrounded by his loved ones.

Mike was born in Miami, Florida. He was the loving son to Sandy Scheer and the late Dave Albl, and the loving brother to Karin (m. Kenny Gray) and Doug (m. Lisa Albl).  

After Mike graduated from Amos P Godby High...

Eunice Lancaster Galacci

Eunice Lancaster Galacci

Feb 12, 2022

Eunice Lancaster Galacci, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday the 12th of February 2022.

Born on July 29, 1926, Eunice worked for several years at Massey Hill Drug Company and later retired from Cumberland County Schools.

Eunice enjoyed spending time with her family and taking long car rides for scenery.

A graveside service will be held on Tuesday, February...

Carol Sue Bean

Carol Sue Bean

Feb 12, 2022

Carol Sue Bean,81, passed away on February 12, 2022. She was born January 25th 1941 to Steven and Geneva Suplita in Baxter W.V. Carol was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She enjoyed crafts, quilting, reading, going to Cherokee, NC to have fun, and being with her family. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, February 17, 2022,...

Gene Edward Dorrough

Gene Edward Dorrough

Feb 9, 2022

Mr. Gene Edward Dorrough, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 9, 2022.

Gene was retired from the US Army and also was former owner and operator of Cumberland Coin Exchange.

He is survived by his wife of 47 years, Barbara; and a step-daughter, Debbie Helton.  He was preceded in death by a daughter, Rebecca.

A private, family service will...

Solange "Sally" Rosiere

Solange "Sally" Rosiere

Feb 9, 2022

 

Solange “Sally” Rosiere, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, February 9, 2022.

She was born in Provins, France to the late Marcel and Gisele Rosiere.

Left to cherish Sally’s memory are her son, Michael Walker and wife, Lois; daughters, Marie-Pierre Grimsley and Gisele “Nelly” Altman; two great grandchildren; and four great-great grandchildren.

The family will conduct a private...

Brian Timothy Denning

Brian Timothy Denning

Feb 5, 2022

Brian Timothy Denning passed away suddenly early Saturday morning, February 5th, 2022.  He is survived by his loving wife, Sarah Causey Denning, his father and stepmother, Ron and Joan Denning, his mother, Gail Mabry Denning, his brother and wife, Bret and Michelle Denning, his stepsister and her husband, Shannon and Chuck Kesler, as well as Sarah’s parents, Mary and Addison...

Walter  Ernest Fehlauer

Walter Ernest Fehlauer

Feb 3, 2022

Walter Ernest Fehlauer, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 3, 2022, at home surrounded by his loved ones.

 

Walt was born in Chicago, Illinois. He was the loving husband to the late Margie Fehlauer. They shared 62 years of marriage together. He was retired from the Air Force as an aircraft mechanic. 

 

 Walt loved his family, if...