Obituaries

Aug 24, 2020

Donald Calvin Lake, Jr., 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, August 24, 2020.

Don was born in Huntington, “By God” WV, on July 1, 1947, to the late Kitty and Donald Lake.

He loved life to the fullest and hoped and prayed that everyone would be able to do the same.  His most cherished qualities were friendship, loyalty, and...

Aug 23, 2020

Eleanor “Ellie” Hair Weaver, 85, died peacefully at home on Sunday, August 23 with her family present.  Eleanor Jean George was born on May 10, 1935 in Dunbar, PA to Frederick and Elizabeth Collins George, the middle of three children. Her family moved to East Liverpool, OH when she was young and she graduated from East Liverpool High School in...

Aug 21, 2020

Matthew Hall, 50, of Eastover, passed away on Friday, August 21, 2020, at Cape Fear Medical Center.

He was born in Fayetteville, on May 26, 1970, to Mitchell and Karen Hall.  He was preceded in death by his father, Mitchell; grandparents, Harvey and Vernadell Hall and Lois and Carmen Tommasi.

He loved fishing and watching Nascar.  His favorite drivers were...

Aug 17, 2020

Aug 17, 2020

Jeremy Alexander Finch, infant, passed away August 17, 2020, at home with his loving family.

 Left to cherish his memory are his parents Jordan and Tori Finch; grandparents, Tiffany Finch, Alexander Worth, Doug and Melissa Finch; and numerous aunts, uncles and an extended family who will miss him dearly.

 Jeremy was diagnosed with Anencephaly in his mother’s womb at 19...

Aug 16, 2020

Rebecca Ann Barefoot, 39, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, August 16, 2020 at her home.

She was born on May 12, 1981 in Fayetteville, NC. She was a 2007 graduate of Central Carolina College and a received her degree in Criminal Justice from Fayetteville Technical Community College.

She loved her family and children. She loved to read and...

Aug 12, 2020

Mark Joseph Ivey, 62, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 12, 2020.

Mark was born in Arlington, VA on November 3, 1957 to Carol and the late MG (Ret.) Claude T. Ivey.

He proudly served in the Air Force where he earned numerous commendations.  He was an avid reader, who loved spending time with his family.

Mark leaves behind...

Aug 11, 2020

US Army SFC (Ret.) Robert E. Hallisey, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 11, 2020.

He was born in Aurora, IL, on May 17, 1924.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Bernard and Frances Hallisey and his brother, Joseph Hallisey.

Robert proudly served in both the US Navy and Army during WWII, the Korean War, and...

Aug 7, 2020

Melba Mauldin peacefully passed away in her sleep on Friday, August 7, 2020 in her home in Fayetteville, NC following a hard battle with cancer.

She was born on February 25, 1944 in Bluefield, WV to Ethel and John T Couch. Melba was married to her late husband Andrew for 57 years and is survived by her two daughters Michelle...

Aug 4, 2020

Inez Baker, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020, at Whispering Pines Nursing Home.

She was born on May 11, 1936, in Cumberland, MD.

Inez leaves behind her grandson, Andrew Baker and fiancée Ruby Agustin; and numerous friends.

The family will conduct a private service.

Online condolences may be expressed at www.sullivanshighland.com. 

Services are entrusted to Sullivan’s...

Aug 4, 2020

Steven Edward Fogleman, 52, of Grays Creek, passed away on Tuesday, August 4, 2020 at his home.

Steven was born on November 14, 1967 in Munich, Germany, to the late Thurston Dale Fogleman Jr., and Paula Jean Lawrence.

Steven was an electrician most of his life.  Steven was an avid Harley enthusiast.  He enjoyed spending time with his grandchildren, they...

Aug 1, 2020

Allen Bernard Vann, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 1, 2020.

He was born in Piney Grove Township, Sampson County on January 3, 1947 to the late Henry and Helen Vann.

Bernard leaves behind his son, Allen Bernard Vann, Jr. and wife Valerie of Wilmington; granddaughters, Logan and Chloe Vann; brothers, Ennis Vann and wife Gloria of Fayetteville,...

Jul 31, 2020

Nelda Kraus Smith,89, of Eastover, NC passed away on Friday, July 31, 2020. She was born on September 19, 1930 in Trieste, Italy to the late Lodovico and Giovanna Tocar Kraus.

Nelda was preceded in death by her husband, Robert “Bob” J. Smith.

Nelda is survived by her two daughters, Elizabeth Gilpatrick and husband Larry of Parsonsfield, ME and Robin...

Jul 28, 2020

Zebulon Dowd “Zeb” Nichols, 37, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, July 28, 2020.

He was born in Fayetteville on June 27, 1983 to Jackie and Wyman Andrew Nichols, Jr..  Zeb was preceded in death by his grandparents, Wyman and Eva Nichols, Arlene Owen; uncles, Ray Nichols and Walter E. Jordan, Jr.; cousin, Josh Nichols Jordan.

Zeb leaves behind his...

Jul 23, 2020

Mrs. Frances L. Vendettuoli, 87, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 23, 2020, at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital in Fayetteville.

She was born on June 9, 1933, to the late Ada Jane and Thomas Handy Lee.

Frances leaves behind her loving husband Pat and 2 daughters, Tanya Iadonisi and husband Toby, Angela Naylor and husband Eddie Sr.; 4 grandchildren; 4 great-grandchildren;...

Jul 19, 2020

“I have fought the good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith.” II Timothy 4:7

Erdie Picart was born February 20, 1949 in Santruce, Puerto Rico.

He departed this life on July 19, 2020.

Erdie graduated from E. E. Smith High School, Fayetteville, NC. After graduation he join the US Army and was station in, Ft...

Jul 14, 2020

Gary Michael Logan, 75 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, July 14, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on May 8, 1945 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Frank Logan and Blanche Matthews Logan.

Gary scored the first touch down at Seventy First High School. Gary was the owner and operator of Logan’s Body...

Jul 11, 2020

Joyce Whitaker Owen, 89, left this world for her heavenly home on July 11, 2020, in her home, surrounded by her family.

Joyce was born in Jefferson Parrish, LA on October 13, 1930 to Roy James and Blanche Shearin Whitaker.  When Joyce was 10 years old, her parents returned with their six children to their North Carolina roots, settling in...

Jul 10, 2020

John Dennis Starling, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2020.

A graveside funeral service is planned for 11am on Thursday, July 16, 2020, at Macedonia Missionary Baptist Church.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.

Jul 8, 2020

Jared S. Olds, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on July 8th, 2020.

Jared graduated from Terry Sanford High School and then enlisted in the US Navy as an Electronics Technician.

Jared was proudly serving as a crew member aboard the USS Bainbridge.

Jared is preceded in death by his grandmothers Evelyn and Carol, his great-aunt Kathy, and his dog-niece Breezy.

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