Obituaries

Dec 22, 2019

Daniel G. Railey (A.K.A. 139-Bonehead) born Sept 29, 1948 passed away peacefully on December 22, 2019. He is survived by his wife of 48 years, Beverly Railey; four daughters: Katherine Railey, Stacy Young and Allen, Danielle Browning and Kevin, and Pamela Dyke and Andy; his brother Joseph Williams and Carol; 9 grandchildren, 1 great-grandchild; and his beloved pet PeeWee....

Dec 20, 2019

Wayne Charles Sorensen Sr., 73, of Fayetteville, NC, passed peacefully on Decemer 20, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, after a long and courageous battle with cancer.

Wayne is survived by his wife, Anna May, children Wayne Charles Sorensen Jr, Kelly Anne Sorensen, Jacqueline Marie Rice, Deborah Ann Sorensen, brother Kenneth Sorensen of South Carolina, and sister Katherine Zak...

Dec 14, 2019

Marie Owens Cooley, 88, of Fayetteville, was called to be in the Lord's care at 5:50pm on Saturday, December 14, 2019 at Womack Army Medical Center Hospital, Ft. Bragg, NC.

She was a loving and devoted wife, mother, and grandmother who will be missed dearly. 

The family will receive friends from 12:45pm to 1:45pm on Thursday, December 19, 2019, at...

Dec 13, 2019

Charles “Chuck” Edward Barnes, Jr., 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 13, 2019, at the VA Hospital.

He was born in Ohio on July 21, 1935, to the late Charles and Evelyn Barnes.  He was also preceded in death by his wife of 60 years, Mary Ann Barnes; and his son, Charles “Trey” Barnes, III.

He proudly retired...

Dec 12, 2019

Carole B. Marshall, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Fayetteville on August 19, 1950 to the late Kesler and Gertrude Butler.  Also preceding her in death was her brother, Billy Butler.

Carole was a loyal and loving friend to many.  She will be missed by all.

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Dec 11, 2019

Dec 6, 2019

Ruth Sykes Owen, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, December 6, 2019.

Ruth was born on Nov. 1, 1927 in Cumberland County, NC.  She graduated from Central High School in 1947 and from the Raleigh School of Commerce in 1948. She worked for the VA Hospital in Fayetteville, NC for 42 years. Her passions included family, cooking, interior decorating...

Dec 5, 2019

Dec 4, 2019

Betty Routon Ellsworth, long time resident of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on December 4, 2019, surrounded by her children.

Betty was born October 1, 1930 in Miami, Fla.  A graduate of Duke University and an avid Duke Basketball fan, it was there she met John Ellsworth, her husband of 64 years.  Betty had a wonderful spirit...

Dec 2, 2019

Jean Marie Forbes, better known as Jeannie, passed away on December 2nd, 2019.

A graduate of Westover High School in 1979, she was also a multi-award winning softball player for her school and played on Fort Bragg in every position but First Base. She studied at Fayetteville Technical Community College in the field of electrical engineering. Jeannie spent over 10...

Nov 25, 2019

Manuel Longoria, Jr., 55, passed away on Monday, November 25, 2019.

Services are incomplete at this time.

Nov 15, 2019

Flora Ann Rector, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 15, 2019 at her home in Holden Beach surrounded by her family.

Ann was born in Fayetteville on September 5, 1941 to the late Nadine and Neil Downing.

She was a graduate of Steadman High School class of 1959.  After graduation she began a career in banking as a...

Nov 14, 2019

Edward Starr Cook, Jr., 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, November 14, 2019, at home with his loving family at his side.

On May 26, 1926, Ed was born in Fayetteville to the late Mae and Edward Cook, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his son, Edward “Ted” S. Cook, III and sister, Katherine Cook Bramble.

He was...

Nov 6, 2019

Bradley M. Goodson, 65, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 6, 2019, at home with his family by his side.

He was born on April 11, 1954 to the late Bert and Erika Goodson.

Brad proudly served in the Air Force.  After being discharged from the service he became a X-Ray Technologist at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Brad...

Nov 6, 2019

Gary L. Knight, 72, of Gates Four Golf Community, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer’s, passed peacefully on 6 November 2019.

He was preceded in death by parents Georgianna & Charlie Chipouras; Lloyd F. Knight, Bob & Leona Jones, and James & Helen Clarke. 

Gary is survived by his wife of 27 years, Diana; sons: Gary M. Knight,  Robert Knight...

Nov 4, 2019

Arnold B "Junior" McKinney Jr, age 76, resident of Fayetteville, NC passed away Monday, November 4, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Born March 5, 1943 in Kentucky to Arnold B McKinney and Ottie V. (Payton) McKinney. He has been a NC resident for over 30 years after retiring from the US Army. He has mastered...

Nov 3, 2019

June Ludwig, 83, of Colorado Springs, CO, passed away on Sunday, November 3, 2019, at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care.

She was born in India on June 11, 1936, to the late Lillian and Charles Goodey.  She was predeceased by her husband of 51 years, George.

June had an amazing love of life where she enjoyed traveling around the globe...

Nov 2, 2019

Bridget Marie Bouwens, 45, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2019, at home, surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fountain Valley, CA, to John and Bonnie Vandergriff, on September 19, 1974.  She was preceded in death by her father, John Vandergriff.

Left to cherish Bridget’s memory is her husband of 27 years, Bryce; daughters, Caitlyn...

Nov 1, 2019

George Wilson “Skip” Baker, age 70, passed away Nov. 1 after a lengthy illness. Born in San Antonio, Texas, Skip was afforded the opportunity to travel the world and live in many places, as a child with his military family and later in life in his own Air Force Career. Skip attained the rank of Master Sergeant and served as...

Oct 31, 2019

Everett Clark “Bill” Altman, Sr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, October 31, 2019.

He was born in Rocky Mount, NC on May 18, 1930, to the late Mary Alice and Burchell Everett Altman.

After serving in the Air Force, Bill, dedicated his career to his company, Eastern Turf Equipment, Inc.

Left to cherish Bill’s memory is his wife,...