Obituaries

Robert H. Dale

Robert H. Dale

Sep 26, 2021

Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Robert H. Dale, 95, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord & Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Bob was born in Pender County, NC to the late Oscar and Willie Dale, on February 7, 1926. He joined the US Army and served his country in World War II and subsequently made...

Barry W. Pearce

Barry W. Pearce

Sep 26, 2021

Mr. Barry W. Pearce, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

Barry served his country in the United States Air Force and was a proud Vietnam Veteran, for which he earned a Silver Star, a Bronze Star and two Purple Hearts. He was a Past Commander of the local Purple Heart Chapter #2226 in Fayetteville. He was also...

Elizabeth Bunce Cox

Elizabeth Bunce Cox

Sep 17, 2021

Elizabeth Bunce Cox, 90, of Fayetteville, NC went to heaven on September 17, 2021, with her children by her side.

She was born to the late James Harvey Bunce and Bessie Raynor Bunce on December 8, 1930. She graduated from Stedman High School in 1948 and later married Andrew Marion McMillan Jr. and had two sons and two daughters. She...

Josette Alvarez

Josette Alvarez

Sep 16, 2021

Josette Alvarez, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on the 16th of September. In her last days, she was surrounded by her children and her sister. Josette was 89 years old at the time of her death and lived all 89 years to the fullest. She was born in New York City and spent her childhood years there...

Robert Lee Bussius

Robert Lee Bussius

Sep 9, 2021

Mr. Robert Lee Bussius, 53, of Sanford, passed away unexpectedly, September 9, 2021, at his home.

Rob served in the US Army with the 82nd Airborne, 3rd Batallion, 504th PIR. He was also a proud member of the Combat Veterans Motorcycle Association, Chapter 15-1 in Fayetteville.

A graveside service will be held on Monday, September 20, 2021, at noon at Sandhills State...

Gavin G. Valcin

Gavin G. Valcin

Sep 8, 2021

We can only assume that GOD needed another angel. In the quiet of night between 7 & 8 September 2021, GOD took Gavin from our earthly world. Gavin entered this world through Miami, FL on 6 October 2003, weighing just over five pounds. He was so small and frail; his mother was almost afraid to pick him up or change...

Linda Sue Casler Brady

Linda Sue Casler Brady

Sep 6, 2021

Mrs. Linda Sue (Casler) Brady, 71, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, September 6, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Mrs. Brady was born and raised in Indianapolis, IN. She met and married the love of her life, William T. Brady, and was happily married for 52 years. She was a proud military wife and had a long career...

Mary Dix Owen

Mary Dix Owen

Sep 5, 2021

Mary Dix Owen, 87, of Fayetteville, met her Creator, surrounded by her loving family on Sunday, September 5, 2021.

She was born in Gray’s Creek, N.C. on June 23, 1934, to the late John and Lizzie Dix. She was also preceded in death by her sister Bobbie Eastwood; brother Edward Dix; in-laws Ernest and Catherine Owen; her brother-in-law Don Cain;...

Verna Ruth Reece

Verna Ruth Reece

Sep 3, 2021

Verna Ruth Reece, 86, of Jacksonville, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at the home of Janna and Loy Bean, her daughter and son-in-law, on Friday, September 3, 2021.

She was born in Tishomingo, OK, on May 19, 1935, to the late John and Mae Walker. Also preceding her in death was her brother, Mendell Walker. Verna was a...

Bessie Ivey Sellers

Bessie Ivey Sellers

Aug 31, 2021

Sarah Elizabeth (Bessie) Ivey Sellers, 95, of Cary, passed away on Tuesday, August 31, 2021.

She was born on August 18, 1926, in Dillon County, SC, to the late Webb and Liza Jackson Ivey. She was a resident of the Massey Hill community for 74 years. She was a retired textile worker who loved her church and gardening. She was...

Karen Argo

Karen Argo

Aug 30, 2021

On Monday, August 30, 2021, Janet Karen Gallimore Argo, better known to her friends and family as Karen Argo, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ. Karen was born in the small town of Denton, NC (southern Davidson County) on June 14, 1951. Karen grew up in Denton and graduated from the local high school. She...

Deanne Doiron Ford

Deanne Doiron Ford

Aug 29, 2021

Ms. Deanne Doiron Ford, 30, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Sunday, August 29, 2021.

Deanne was a compassionate and giving person who never knew a stranger. She has a multitude of friends who will cherish numerous memories of their times together. Deanne was active in several facets of ministry from a young...

Charles Lawrence  Purdie

Charles Lawrence Purdie

Aug 19, 2021

Charles Lawrence Purdie passed away on August 19, 2021. He was son of the late Otis and Mary Louise Purdie. He is survived by his siblings: Edith, James, Ellen, and nieces Jennifer, Christina, Patricia, and Alice.

He was a June 1976 graduate of Terry Sanford High School and lived most of his life in Fayetteville. Charles was a long...

Dr. S. Joel Hedgecoe

Dr. S. Joel Hedgecoe

Aug 10, 2021

Dr. Sarvis Joel Hedgecoe, age 78, died on Tuesday, August 10, 2021. Joel was a giant of a man, in stature and in heart. He lived each day of his 78 years with integrity, love, passion, and commitment. He was completely devoted to his family, his dental practice, and his God. His presence in the lives of all who knew...

Vanessa  Lynn Burris

Vanessa Lynn Burris

Aug 10, 2021

Vanessa Lynn Burris, 30, of Fayetteville, gained her wings surrounded by her family on August 10, 2021.

She was born in Staten Island, NY, on October 28, 1990, to Linda Natole and the late Thomas Platania.

Left to cherish Vanessa’s memory are her mother, Linda Natole and Ricky Williams; her children, Gabby and Max; siblings, Ashley and Gerald, Christen and Devin, Andrew...

Paul Hill

Paul Hill

Aug 2, 2021

Retired US Air Force Master Sergeant Paul A. Hill, 83, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Monday, August 2, 2021.

Paul was born October 31, 1937, to Hobert and Ruth Hill of Claudville, Virginia. He joined the Air Force and made it his career for 22 years, during which he served in the...

Eva Mae Faircloth Horn

Eva Mae Faircloth Horn

Aug 2, 2021

Eva Mae Horn of Grays Creek passed away at her home on August 2, 2021. Mae Horn was born in Cumberland County to the late Hinton and Eva Childress Faircloth. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her loving husband US Army MSG Ret. Edmon “Bob” Horn of 59 years, her siblings: Martha Prosperi, Bruce Faircloth, Wilbur...

Henry Donald  Rimmer

Henry Donald Rimmer

Jul 31, 2021

Retired US Army Staff Sergeant Henry Donald Rimmer, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, July 31, 2021.Henry was born on April 29, 1933 in Person County, NC to the late Willie and Aldean Rimmer. He joined the Army in 1950 and served in the Korean War. He made the Army his career and then retired from the military after...

Gary Martin

Gary Martin

Jul 30, 2021

Mr. Gary W. Martin, 54, of Fayetteville, went to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, July 30, 2021.

A memorial service will be held on Tuesday, August 3, 2021, at 11 am at Snyder Memorial Baptist Church with Rev. Bruce Herrmann presiding.

Gary was preceded in death by his parents, Kenneth and Margaret Martin.

He is survived by his...

US Army COL (Ret) James "Jim" Volkmann

US Army COL (Ret) James "Jim" Volkmann

Jul 27, 2021

US Army COL (Ret) James "Jim" August Volkmann, 92, of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday July 27, 2021, at Womack Army Medical Center.

Jim was born in Ladysmith, WI to the late Carl and Hilma Volkmann. He is also preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Perrenot, brother, Robert Volkmann, sister, Gloria Volkmann and his first wife Gwendolyn.

Left to cherish...