Obituaries

Dec 26, 2020

Mable Odell Matthews Lynch was born on February 6, 1923 in Sampson County to the late Owen Matthews and Addie Vann Matthews. Mable loved her daddy and spending time with him. Mable was not the one to sit around and decided to take advantage of the program, NYA by President Roosevelt. Mable finished High School and set out to take...

Dec 23, 2020

Gary Albert Wood passed on December 23, 2020 and will be missed by his Son Randall Wood, Daughters Melissa Temple and Leigh Dudash, Daughter in Law Ronni Wood, and four Grandchildren Bryson, Brennan, Brigham and Azlynn.

               Gary was a graduate of Central State University with a Masters degree in Physics and Mathematics.  He then went to Medical School at...

Dec 18, 2020

Dec 16, 2020

Long time educator and community leader James McNeill (Mac) Williams passed away peacefully on December 16, 2020, at the age of 88.  Mac was born in Scotland County on April 18, 1932 to the late James Curtis and Eunice Pearl McPhail Williams. They moved to Cumberland County in 1944 and it remained his home up until three years ago, when...

Dec 15, 2020

It is with deep sadness that we announce the passing of our mother yesterday.

Maiga Seffels, born on March 25, 1932 and passed away on December 15, 2020. Maiga, was a wife, mother, sister, grandmother, and great grandmother.

She lived a long, full life and will be missed, loved, and remembered fondly by all.

A private graveside service will be...

Dec 9, 2020

Coach Wallace E. Hardwick, Jr., 74, of Hope Mills, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 09, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. He was born on February 26, 1946 in Parris Island, South Carolina to Wallace E. Hardwick, Sr. and Isabelle Smith. Throughout the first part of his life he lived in Burlington, NC. He graduated from...

Dec 8, 2020

Mrs. Helen L. Shumate of Fayetteville, NC, died December 8th, 2020. She was born in Nebraska on the 3rd of October 1936 and grew up in Washington State and Southern California. After graduating from college, she taught elementary school in California, Okinawa, and North Carolina for over 35-years. She received a master’s degree from UNC Chapel Hill in Special Education...

Dec 7, 2020

Michael Coley Huss, 43, of Wilmington, went to his heavenly home Monday, December 7, 2020 surrounded by his loving family.

Michael was born in Cumberland County, NC on June 26, 1977 to Gary Steve and Deborah Ann Coley Huss of Hope Mills, NC.

He was a graduate of NC State University and dedicated and valuable district manager with Bed Bath & Beyond.  Michael was a...

Dec 2, 2020

Cameron H. Easton, III, 51, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

He was born in Gastonia, NC, on February 11, 1969 to Cameron and the late Janet Easton, Jr.

He squeezed a lot of life into his 51 years.  He especially enjoyed playing music, going to see live music performances, grilling, wood turning, leather working, traveling, snow...

Nov 28, 2020

In loving memory of Sandra Rivera 

 Even though gone for now she will live on in all of us.  She was an incredible mother and grandmother that inspired everyone who knew her. A figure of strength who never waned in her support or love for her family, and who soldiered on, even when times were tough. She is survived by...

Nov 22, 2020

LTC. George P. Hutnan (retired), age 83, of Fayetteville,  died on Sunday, November 22, 2020 at Womack Memorial Hospital after a battle with COVID 19 and complications with diabetes. 

Mr. Hutnan is survived by his wife, Andrea, five children; George, Arlene, Michael, Christopher, Jennifer, their spouses, 10 grandchildren, brother Robert Hutnan and his devoted dogs, Jill and Lucky.

George was...

Nov 20, 2020

On Friday, November 20, 2020, Helen Allene Bowden Fish, loving mother and grandmother, passed away at the age of 86.

Helen was born on March 14, 1934 in Erwin, NC to Walter and Maggie Bowden. She was a lifelong resident of Linden, NC.

Helen was a loving mother and grandmother, who always provided support and love for her family. Nothing...

Nov 16, 2020

Edna Wilson Harper passed away on Monday, November 16, 2020 at Carolina Inn in Fayetteville.  Edna was born in Fayetteville on May 9, 1924.  She was a lifetime member of Highland Presbyterian Church and was an active participant in Sunday school and Circle.  She attended Salem College and Converse College and was a member of the Kalmia Garden Club and...

Nov 10, 2020

Joe Anne Remer age 74 passed away on Tuesday, Nov. 10th at Southeastern Regional Hospital in Lumberton, NC. 

Joe Anne was born in Illinois on October 22, 1946.

She is preceded in death by her mother Blanche Hill, father Chris Hendricks, and sister- Dora Marie. 

Joe Anne moved to Fayetteville, NC in 1975 with her husband who was stationed at...

Nov 7, 2020

Mr. Francis “Frank” Marion Grice, IV, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Saturday, November 7, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on July 11, 1946 in Raleigh, NC to the late Francis Marion Grice, Sr. and Mary "Susan" Bundy Grice.

He is survived by his wife Marie D. Grice, of the home; two sons Richard...

Nov 1, 2020

Linda Mode Prince went to be with the Lord Sunday, November 1st after a long battle with sickness.  She was seventy five years old and a very sweet lady. She was preceded in death by her son Jeff Koonts.

She is survived by her second son, Don Koonts of Fayetteville, formerly of Lexington, NC. and also by her twin sister...

Oct 27, 2020

Howard Earl Sheely took his final bow at the age of 89 on Tuesday, October 27, 2020. Born at Fort Bragg Military Hospital on October 9, 1931, he was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, NC, and a veteran of the Korean War. He is preceded in death by his parents: Earl David Sheely and Sarah Dorothea Gurganious Sheely; sister: Avis...

Oct 25, 2020

Kenneth Lee Fulcher, Jr. (Little Kenny), 21 of Eastover, NC, went home to be with our Lord and Savior Jesus Christ Sunday October 25th, 2020. As this was very unexpected, we know he was called to heaven to love and put smiles on so many faces as he did here on earth. He is now rejoicing with his 2 grandfathers...

Oct 24, 2020

(Ret.) CW3 William (Bill) T. Brady of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at home on October 24, 2020, surrounded by his family after a long illness. Bill was born in Indianapolis, IN, on September 16, 1948, to parents, Pierce and Mary Jo Brady. Bill enlisted in the US Army in 1967 and served for 29 years. He was awarded the Gallantry...

Oct 21, 2020

Patricia June Fuller, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, October 21, 2020. “Patty” was born Patricia June Covey on August 18, 1939 in Norwich, NY to Richard and Pauline Covey.

Patty considered Afton, NY her hometown and was a proud graduate of the Afton Central High, Class of 1957. She was a wonderful mother and grandmother who enjoyed cooking and...