Obituaries

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...

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...