Obituaries
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
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
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
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
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
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...
George Everette Beard, Jr.
Feb 3, 2022
George Everette Beard, Jr. passed away suddenly in his home Thursday evening, February 3, 2022.
The eldest son of George Beard, Sr. and Lequida Patterson, George was born on December 26, 1969 in McComb, Mississippi.
As a child, he loved playing with his miniature green army men. As a new high school graduate, he followed that passion...
Larry William Edge, Sr.
Feb 1, 2022
Larry William Edge, 76, died Tuesday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Larry was preceded in death by his parents, Doris and Gordon; sisters, Judy and MaryLee; brothers, David, Waylen and Barney; stepson, Chad; stepdaughter, Tammy.
Larry is survived by his wife, Donna; sons, Larry Jr, Michael, Larry Gordon, Mark and Eric; sister, Kathie; brothers, Sam and Wayne; many...
Jesse Warren Hedgpeth, Jr.
Jan 31, 2022
Jesse "Warren" Hedgpeth, Jr. a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, NC, died peacefully at his home on Monday, January 31, 2022. He was 94 years old.
Warren was born November 24, 1927, to the late Jesse Warren Hedgpeth and Willie Leggett Hedgpeth.
Warren is preceded in death by the love of his life of 66 years, Georgia Weeks Hedgpeth, his beloved...
Jean Ingold Shore
Jan 30, 2022
Jean Keeter Ingold Shore, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022.
She was born in Fayetteville to the late Charles Lee Ingold and Lucy Keeter Ingold. She was preceded in death by her husband, W. Reece Shore, Jr.
She is a graduate of Fayetteville High School. After high school she attended Flora MacDonald College and Greensboro College where...
Marvin H. Swanson
Jan 28, 2022
Retired US Army CW4 Marvin H. Swanson, 92, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Friday, January 28, 2022.
Marvin was born in Eagle Bend, MN, on August 29, 1929. He enlisted in the Army in October 1950. He was a veteran of both the Korean War and Vietnam War (two tours) and later retired from...
Roy Bernard Goforth, Jr.
Jan 27, 2022
Roy Bernard Goforth, Jr. 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, January 27, 2022 with his family by his side. He is survived by his wife, Carole Goforth, his children; Cynthia Goforth, Jenna Goforth Carpenter (Bill), Roy B. Goforth, III (Dona), and Lari Goforth; his grandchildren Caitlin Goforth Long, Abigail Goforth Dye, Mary Madison Goforth Robbins, Kennedy O’Neil Goforth,...
Russell James Smith
Jan 27, 2022
Russell James Smith, 91, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord on January 27, 2022.
Russell was born on July 29, 1930 to Ralph Smith and Mable O’Toole Smith in Northampton County, PA.
He married the love of his life, Mary Catherine Johnson on September 27, 1952 and at the time of his death, they had...
C.S. Melvin, Jr.
Jan 24, 2022
Mr. Carson Southerland "C.S." Melvin, Jr., 91, of Gray’s Creek, passed away on Monday, January 24, 2022, at his home.
C.S. was born in Cumberland County to the late Carson and Cora Edge Melvin. He was a longtime employee of Piedmont, where he was fondly referred to as Snuggie, for over 30 years. He worked in both Raleigh and Fayetteville.
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Robert M. Abner, Jr.
Jan 22, 2022
Mr. Robert Morgan Abner, Jr., 69, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, January 22, 2022.Robert was born in Fort Bragg, NC on January 20, 1953. He was a 1971 graduate of Pine Forest High School. He retired in 2008 from the Department of Defense with 35 years of service. Robert was married to the love of his life, Cindy...
Lily Spears Bender
Jan 21, 2022
Lily Spears Bender, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, January 21, 2022.
Lily was a longtime member of Gardeners United Methodist Church. She will be missed by all who knew her.
She was born in Bennettsville, SC, on October 9, 1928. She was preceded in death by her husband, Kenneth L. Bender, Sr.
Left to cherish Lily’s memory...
Leonard Hugh Black
Jan 21, 2022
Leonard Hugh Black, 86, of Fayetteville, NC died peacefully on Friday, January 21 at his home surrounded by his family.
Leonard was born on February 19, 1935, in Fayetteville, NC. Leonard graduated from Fayetteville High School where he excelled in baseball, basketball, and football. Leonard was chosen to participate in the Shrine Bowl of the Carolinas, the nation’s oldest high...
US Army SFC (Ret) W. Kirk Richardson
Jan 11, 2022
US Army SFC (Ret.) W. Kirk Richardson, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 11, 2022.
Kirk proudly served in Special Forces and the Green Berets, where he earned numerous commendations. He was a member of the American Legion, Post 0032.
He is survived by his mother, Kathy Middleton; and his wife Theresa Richardson.
The family will welcome friends...
Althea R. Gwyn
Jan 9, 2022
It is with heavy, yet relieved hearts that we are confirming that our beloved Althea Gwyn passed away the morning of January 9, 2022. Her loving wife, Yolanda, was right by her side. We are all so grateful for the outpouring of love for Thea. We will provide information about her home going service in the coming days.
We invite...
Gerald "Jerry" Lynn Ellison, MD
Jan 7, 2022
Gerald L. (Jerry) Ellison, M.D., departed his remarkable life on earth on Friday, January 7, 2022. He was born on April 9, 1938, in Beckley, West Virginia, to Avril M. and Merial Beaver Ellison. He was educated in public schools in Beckley and attended Concord College. He graduated from American University and George Washington University School of Medicine in Washington,...
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