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,...
Alvin A. Archibeque
Dec 29, 2021
Mr. Alvin A. Archibeque, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away on December 29, 2021. Alvin was one of the great ones. He was selfless and caring and would do anything for anybody. He will surely be missed.
Alvin is survived by his wife, Ronda; his five children, Angela, Rene, Alvin Jr., Alex, and Brandi; grandchildren, Ethan, Leland, Calia, Peyton, Reed, Landry,...
Carla E. Stone
Dec 24, 2021
Carla E. Stone, 73, of Wade, went to her heavenly home on Friday, December 24, 2021. She was born on September 27, 1948, to the late Billy and Della Mae Matthews. Also preceding her in death were her children, James William Stone, Jr., William Scott Stone, and Sherry Elizabeth Stone.
Carla was the former owner/operator of the Corner Grill in...
Edmund Lilly Grady, Jr.
Dec 23, 2021
Mr. Edmund Lilly Grady, Jr., 83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at his beloved home on Thursday, December 23, 2021.
Edmund was a lifelong member of Hay Street United Methodist Church and was a proud member of the Mayflower Society. He was a US Army veteran and graduate of Staunton Military Academy and Methodist University. He worked for MJ Soffe...
Kenneth Charles Ritter
Dec 23, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Charles “Ken” Ritter, 75, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, December 23, 2021, after a sudden intracerebral hemorrhage.
Ken graduated from Hoke High School and NC State University College of Agriculture & Life Sciences. He was the owner and operator of Cross Creek Exxon for 21 years and Ken’s Muffler and Auto Repair for 35 years.
Ken enjoyed...
Betty Sue Ackerman
Dec 20, 2021
Mrs. Betty Sue Ackerman, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 20, 2021.
She retired from the US Army Department of Public Works as a GS-9 Real Property Manager. She loved to golf, play cards, draw and paint.
A graveside service will be held on Friday, January 7, 2022, at 12 noon at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery with Jack Walters presiding.
A...
Harold Ray Draughon, Sr.
Dec 19, 2021
Mr. Harold Ray Draughon, Sr., 75, of Eastover, went to be with the Lord peacefully on December 19, 2021. He was born to the late Elmer and Madeline Draughon, July 28, 1946, in Eastover, North Carolina. Ray grew up on the family farm with his three brothers and was no stranger to hard work. Ray graduated in 1965 from Central...
Glenda Bass Frazee
Dec 19, 2021
Mrs. Glenda Bass Frazee, 75, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, December 19, 2021, after a long and hard fought battle with ovarian cancer.
Glenda has been a lifelong member of Cedar Falls Baptist Church where she has taught Sunday School and Children's Church. She retired from Carolina Telephone after 33 years of service.
A funeral service will...
Irene Gainey Hyman
Dec 18, 2021
Our beautiful and loving mother, Irene, passed away on 12/18/2021 with her devoted daughters Diane Hyman Mobley and Kaye Hyman Mirabelli, at her side. She passed peacefully in her home on Puritan Street where she had resided since 1959. Our Mom was 97 at the time of her passing. She was born September 12, 1924 in Dunn, North Carolina to...
Maria E. Payne
Dec 16, 2021
Ms. Maria E. Payne, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, December 16, 2021.
A private family service will be held.
Maria is survived by her four children, Dennise Cuba and husband, Russell of Paramount, CA, Cindy Racheal Johnson of Fayetteville, Sheila Dora Carrillo of Fayetteville, and Paul Henry Carrillo and Shannon Carrillo of Fayetteville; 13 grandchildren; and 12 great-grandchildren.
She was preceded...
Dr. John D.A. Vaughn
Dec 15, 2021
Dr. John D.A. Vaughn, 82, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, December 15, 2021.
John was born in Hamlet, NC, to the late Edward M. Vaughn and Ruth Dickson Martin. He has a Bachelor of Science degree from the University of South Carolina, 1966; Master’s of Education from Campbell University, 1983; and...
John Michael Welch
Dec 12, 2021
John Michael Welch, 89, passed away Sunday, December 12, 2021 at Womack Army Hospital, Fort Bragg, North Carolina. John was born January 7, 1932 in New York City, New York. He was preceded in death by his wife, Frances Ann McFadyen Welch, and daughters, Ruby Eileen Parrish and Katherine Ann Brand. A memorial service will be held on Friday, December...
Theodore Mark Underwood, Sr.
Dec 8, 2021
Theodore Mark Underwood, Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 8, 2021, at Central Harnett Hospital.
Mark was born in Fayetteville on March 25, 1959. In 1977 he graduated from Pine Forest High School. He retired from the Fayetteville Fire Department as a Captain. In addition to being a fireman he served 14 years as an E.M.T. in...
Kenneth Ray Page
Dec 6, 2021
Mr. Kenneth Ray Page, 65, of Rockledge, FL, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away unexpectedly on Monday, December 6, 2021.
Kenny was born in Fayetteville to Delbert and Edna Lovick Page on September 13, 1956. He was a graduate of Cape Fear High School, class of 1974 and then earned his B.S. in Electrical Engineering from the University of North Carolina –...
George T. Hall
Nov 30, 2021
LCDR George T. Hall, (Ret) age 94 of Fayetteville, NC was called to his Heavenly home on November 30th, 2021. He is survived by his loving wife of over 43 years, Rosa, his two surviving children, two stepsons, along with several grandchildren, great grandchildren and step grandchildren. George was born and raised in St. Pauls, NC. He attended Wake Forest...
