Obituaries

US Army Ret W. David McQuigg

US Army Ret W. David McQuigg

Apr 4, 2021

US Army MSG (Ret) William David McQuigg, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, April 4, 2021.

He was born on October 23, 1948, in Nashville, TN, to the late Joe and Juanita McQuigg. 

William leaves behind his wife of 52 years, Penny; sons, David McQuigg and wife Cege, Johnny McQuigg and wife Geri; grandchildren, Lesleah, Johnathon, Coral, Aron, Evan,...

James "Jay" L. Hurst

James "Jay" L. Hurst

Mar 31, 2021

U.S. Army Ret.  SSG James "Jay" L. Hurst, 64, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 31, 2021 at his home surrounded by family.

Born on July 9, 1956 to Ellis Hurst and Carol Price.

He was preceded in death by his father Ellis Hurst, and a brother Carl Hurst.

James retired from the U.S. Army with over 20...

E. Thomas "Tom" Duke, Sr.

E. Thomas "Tom" Duke, Sr.

Mar 30, 2021

E. Thomas Duke, Sr., 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 30, 2021, at the NC State Veterans Nursing Home.

An avid gardener who found a passion in growing grapes, he was even happier to share his grapes with friends.  After owning a service station with Pure Oil and Union 76, he taught auto mechanics at Douglas Byrd Senior...

Patrick Nelson Williford

Patrick Nelson Williford

Mar 27, 2021

Patrick Nelson Williford went home to Jesus on March 27, 2021 at age 53.

Patrick met his wife, Mary Segarra Williford, 19 years ago at church in the mountains of western North Carolina. They married May 28, 2002 and have enjoyed a wonderful life together… enjoying each other’s company and many travels.

Patrick enjoyed spending time with family and especially...

Maxine  Dees Smith

Maxine Dees Smith

Mar 26, 2021

Maxine Dees Smith, a life-long resident of Cumberland County, North Carolina, was received into the welcoming arms of her Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Friday, March 26,2021, from her home in Fayetteville. She was the daughter of the late Charles Gentry and Tishie Wallace Dees. Maxine was predeceased by her beloved husband Paul Wallace smith. She was also preceded...

Raymond Emory Gray

Raymond Emory Gray

Mar 24, 2021

Raymond Emory Gray, 90 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Wed March 24th, 2021 at Trinity Village located in Hickory NC.  Raymond was a decorated US Air Force veteran who retired after 20 years having served his country in both the Korean and Vietnam wars. Raymond was awarded the Bronze Star on Dec 10th, 1969. Following his service to...

Joseph Boyd Cox

Joseph Boyd Cox

Mar 22, 2021

On Monday, March 22, 2021 my husband of 43 years, Joseph Boyd Cox, went to be with his heavenly Father. Joe was born at Fort Bragg, NC on October 17, 1941. He is preceded in death by his father, Johnnie Boyd Cox, his mother, Dorothy Bell Edwards, and his younger brother, Greg Lawrence. He leaves behind his wife, Judy Allen...

Brenda Gail Foster

Brenda Gail Foster

Mar 21, 2021

Brenda Gail Foster, 69, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, March 21, 2021, in Nashville, TN. She was born on November 30, 1951, in Scott Co., TN to the late, Homer and Flora Mills.

In addition to her parents, Brenda is preceded in death by her husband, William Billy Foster; two brothers, Charles Mills and Robert “Bobby” Mills; three...

Laura L. Harper

Laura L. Harper

Mar 17, 2021

Laura Lorene Harper, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 17, 2021.

She was born in Sampson County, to the late Oliver and Irena Williamson.  Also preceding her in death was her husband SGM Charles L. Harper.

She was a dedicated citizen, wife, mother, and grandmother.  After 30 plus years of service she retired from Civil Service, serving the...

Julia Faye Pate

Julia Faye Pate

Mar 14, 2021

Mrs. Julia Pate, 78, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She is survived by two grandsons Philip Carter and Gene White; one brother Harvey Fisher, all of Fayetteville, NC; one great-granddaughter.

A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 22, 2021 at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service Chapel at 1:00...

Willa Louise McFadyen Lindsay

Willa Louise McFadyen Lindsay

Mar 11, 2021

Willa Louise McFadyen Lindsay, born October 8, 1925, passed away March 11, 2021, at her home in Southern Pines, NC.  She was predeceased by her loving husband, John Harmon Lindsay and her parents, Duncan Black McFadyen and Jessie Bell Stubbs McFadyen.  She was also predeceased by her three brothers, D.B., Angus and Lewis McFadyen, and five sisters, Isabel McFadyen, Mary...

Brandon DeCarrol Callis

Brandon DeCarrol Callis

Mar 7, 2021

Brandon DeCarrol Callis, 61, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 7, 2021.

He was born in Wake Co. on October 30, 1959.

Brandon graduated from Terry Sanford High School and attended Western Carolina University.  He will be remembered best for having a good heart, never meeting a stranger, and living life to the fullest.  Anyone he met was a...

Sadie James

Sadie James

Mar 7, 2021

Ms. Sadie Turner James, age 81, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of Sunday, March 7th 2021, at her home with her daughter and granddaughter holding her hands.

She was born in Richlands, North Carolina to the late Willie & Lucille Turner.

Sadie was preceded in death by her parents, five sisters, Grace Ward, Carolyn Burch,...

Lula Mae Maynor

Lula Mae Maynor

Mar 5, 2021

Lula Mae Maynor (née Ammons), 96-years-old, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away at her home on Friday, March 5, 2021 after a prolonged illness. 

Mrs. Maynor was born Lula Mae Ammons on June 8, 1924 in Clinton, North Carolina.  She was the fourth and last surviving child of 14 children born to her late father, William D. Ammons, and late mother,...

Tommy Reaves

Tommy Reaves

Mar 2, 2021

THOMAS BINGHAM REAVES (80) Of Fayetteville, died March 2, 2021.

Tommy Reaves was born December 26,1940 in Cumberland County to the late Nelle and L.E. Reaves, Jr. Also preceding him in death were his brothers, L.E. Reaves, III and Robert B. Reaves.

He was a graduate of the UNC School of Pharmacy and worked in his family pharmacy and later...

Joyce Ann Grizzle

Joyce Ann Grizzle

Feb 27, 2021

Joyce Ann Grizzle, 85, went to be with the Lord, Saturday 27, 2021.  She enjoyed traveling, playing cards with friends, reading, cookouts, hanging out at their pool and spending time with the grandchildren.

Retired Civil Service from Fort Bragg. She was active in her church at Cedar Falls Baptist.

Joyce was preceded in death by her husband. She is survived...

John Culbreth Williams, III

John Culbreth Williams, III

Feb 26, 2021

John Culbreth Williams, III went home to be with his Lord and Savior on February 26, 2021. John was born on April 5, 1934 to John Culbreth Williams, Jr. and Daisy McRainey Williams.

He attended Duke University on a NROTC scholarship, graduating with a degree in Civil Engineering. He was commissioned in the US Marine Corps in the same week...

Linda Faye Morris

Linda Faye Morris

Feb 21, 2021

Linda Faye Morris (77) passed away to her heavenly home Sunday, February 21, 2021.

Linda was born to the late Norman Lee Medlin and Alice Irene Aycock Medlin of Micro, NC.

Her greatest gift was the strength and love she gave her family all through her life.

Linda was an Electronic Supervisor at Walter Kidde Aerospace in Wilson, NC for...

Martha Elizabeth Sullivan

Martha Elizabeth Sullivan

Feb 20, 2021

Martha Elizabeth Clark Sullivan, 79, passed away on Saturday, February 20th at her daughter’s home in Fayetteville after a prolonged illness.

Martha was born in Fayetteville, NC on October 24, 1941 to the late A. Wilbur Clark and Marjorie Moore Clark. She was preceded in death by her parents, her sister, Nancy Culler, her husband, Bob Sullivan, and her beloved...

Dr. Maxwell Taylor Courson

Dr. Maxwell Taylor Courson

Feb 20, 2021

Dr. Maxwell (Max) Taylor Courson, 84, went to be with the Lord, Saturday, February 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Maxwell Courson Sr. and Walton Courson-Moore. Also preceding him in death was his brother, John H. Courson.

Max is survived by Naomi, his wife; four children, Melinda Alonso (husband Felix Alonso), Dr. Sharon Kendrick (husband Dr. Mark...