Obituaries

May 27, 2021

Howard “Howie” Lloyd, 76, a retired Army Lieutenant Colonel and Cumberland County employee, passed away peacefully at home in Fayetteville on May 27th after a battle with cancer. 

Howie is survived by his wife of 48 years, Virginia “Ginny”, his children Danielle Lafferty (Josh) of Ft. Worth, TX, Jackie Tanenbaum (Drew) of Hunt Valley, MD, and Kristen Lloyd of Raleigh,...

May 21, 2021

In the early hours of May 21st, 2021, while surrounded by his wife and children, James Leonard Jacobs 73, left this earthly world to be reunited with loved ones that had gone before him.

Born March 10th, 1948 under a collard leaf in Fayetteville, NC to the late Chief James P Jacobs and the late Viola E Jacobs (Whitehead).  JL,...

May 18, 2021

Katherine “Kitty” Davis

 

Our beloved mother, Mimi, and friend, went to be with her Lord and Savior on May 18, 2021. She passed at home with her daughter by her side and surrounded by loved ones. Kitty’s strength and determination served her well as she continued to fight for healing despite her failing health. She was able to enjoy...

May 17, 2021

Christopher Glenn Jones, 43, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 17, 2021.

He was born on December 11, 1977, to Janice Jones and the late Glenn Faircloth.  He is also predeceased by his daughter, Alexis Jones; brother, Dwight Jones; and sister, Sherryl Jones.

Left to cherish Chris’s memory are his children, Damien Jones, Faith Berryhill, Shania Jones, Hailey Smith, Kortiella...

May 13, 2021

Ismael Rodriguez, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, May 13, 2021.

He was born in Puerto Rico on September 3, 1948.

He proudly served in the US Army.  He was stationed in Germany during the Vietnam War and completed his career at Ft. Polk in Louisiana.  He will be most remembered for his knowledge and ability to repair cars.

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May 9, 2021

William “Fred” Varian, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on May 9th.  Known to friends and family as Fred, he was born in Charleston, WV, to Wilber and Willie Varian on February 23, 1929.  As a devoted husband and father, Fred and his wife, Linnie raised three daughters and one son.  Tragically, in 1988, Fred lost his wife to cancer. ...

May 6, 2021

Mr. Ronald Eugene Pilcher, 68, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on July 1, 1952 and was preceded in death by his mother Betty Jean Pilcher.

He was a retired supervisor from M.J. Soffee Manufacturing.  He was an avid Tarheel and NASCAR fan. 

Ronnie had a sense...

May 6, 2021

Mr. Ernest Harold Young, Sr., 88, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 6, 2021, at his home surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on April 14, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Matthew Paxton Young and Edith Vernell Young.

He was a Korean War Veteran of the U.S. Navy with numerous medals and commendations.

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May 3, 2021

Phomma Senesourinh passed away after an extended illness on May 3, 2021 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Phomma was born in Ban Lakhonepheng, Laos on November 2, 1940 to Titta and Opema Senesourinh.

After joining the Royal Lao Army at age 14, he was promoted to the rank of captain and served until the Communist takeover of Laos in 1976.

He...

May 3, 2021

Harvey Wright Raynor, III “Butch” passed away on Monday May 3, 2021 at his residence.

Butch was born on September 14, 1950 to Harvey W. Raynor, Jr. and Jewel Raynor Geesin.  He attended the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill, and then went to North Carolina Central University where he received his law degree.

Butch lived in Belhaven, NC...

Apr 29, 2021

Randolph Franklin Kirchner, 81, originally of Bay Shore, NY passed away peacefully surrounded by loved ones on Thursday, April 29, 2021 at his home in Fayetteville, NC.

Randy, as he was known, was born in Islip, NY to Hugo and Elva Kirchner (Jasson), on July 25, 1939. He grew up in Islip and Bay Shore, NY. Eleven years ago, he...

Apr 28, 2021

Apr 28, 2021

Deborah Hartzell, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 28, 2021.

She was born in Harrisburgh, PA, on March 8, 1952, to the late Donald and Pearl Zeiders. 

Deborah will be best remembered for being a great mother and grandmother who loved to color and play cards with her grandbabies.

Left to cherish Deborah’s memory are her son, David...

Apr 24, 2021

Betty Jean Osborne, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 24, 2021.

She was born on August 31, 1939, in Fayetteville, to the late Henry and Annie Gist.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Jerry Osborne, sr., sons, Tony Silvers and Jerry Osborne, Jr.; sister, Judith Pomeroy; and two brothers, Liston and David Gist.

Betty leaves behind...

Apr 23, 2021

Adam Keith Gunkel, 29, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 23, 2021.

He was born on July 2, 1991, in Cumberland County, NC.

He was a graduate of Cape Fear High School.  After high school, he served in the U.S. Army until he was honorably discharged due to a head injury.  When he was not working as a...

Apr 23, 2021

Janice Elizabeth Blaylock, 66, of Fayetteville, NC moved to heaven on April 23, 2021.  A devoted wife, loving mother, and obsessed grandmother, she successfully upgraded her status to “heavenly” after a stubborn battle of wills with both family and friends who strongly preferred she retain “earthly” status for some years further. 

Janice lived her whole life in the South.  Born...

Apr 13, 2021

When someone you love becomes a memory, that memory becomes a treasure.

Dr. Robert Erle Downing, 91, died of natural causes at his home April 13, 2021.  He was a lifetime resident of Fayetteville NC.

Family will receive friends at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service, Fayetteville NC at 12:30PM until 1:30PM on Friday, April 16, 2021 followed by a graveside service...

Apr 12, 2021

US Army Retired MSG Samuel Proctor Hubbard, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital. 

He was born in Lumberton, NC, son of the late Lonnie & Elizabeth Hubbard.  He is survived by his wife of 42 years Glyndetta, two daughters Leigh (Larry) Beauchamp of Raleigh and Amanda (Mark) Yencsko of Charlotte, brothers and sisters...

Apr 8, 2021

Apr 6, 2021

There is a poem titled ‘THE DASH’ which speaks about the dash between a person’s birth date and the date of their death.

Mrs. Margaret Ann Konkol, 96, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, April 6, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on July 21, 1924 in Worcester, MA to the late George and Ethel McIssac.

She...