Obituaries

Sep 25, 2019

Teddy Wayne McLean, 53, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, September 25, 2019.

Teddy was born in Fayetteville, NC on June 6, 1966. He graduated from Pine Forest Sr. High School. He was employed by Rick Hendrick Toyota. He has always had a passion for cars and has worked in the auto industry most...

Sep 23, 2019

Sep 20, 2019

U.S. Army Ret. SGM Chastain Ellett Mallory, Jr., 90 of Fayetteville, NC passed away at home on Friday, September 20, 2019.

Born on October 11, 1928 in Ashland, VA to the late Chastain Ellett Mallory and Nancy Blont Shifflett.

A decorated Vietnam Veteran retiring with from the Army with over 30 years of honorable service receiving the Bronze Star and...

Sep 12, 2019

US Army MAJ Ret. Richard Varela, 69, of Sanford, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on September 12, 2019, surrounded by his family and closest friends.

Richard was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, soldier, music lover and much more.  He proudly served over 20-years in the US Army, having served in Vietnam with the 9th Cavalry, F Troop and various...

Sep 6, 2019

Kenneth Ray Arnold, 71, of Raleigh, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019.

He was born on March 23, 1948, to the late William and Jessie Arnold.  Ray proudly served in the Army during the Vietnam War.

Ray leaves behind brothers, Tommy Arnold and wife Peggy, Doug Arnold, and Deon Arnold and wife Cynthia; sister, Becky Ackerman;...

Sep 6, 2019

Twila L. Fehlauer, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, September 6, 2019.

She was born in Champagne, IL on May 28, 1956 to Walter E. Fehlauer and the late Margie Fehlauer.

She had a love for children and worked for the Cumberland County School System for many years. She had a nurturing heart and loved taking care of others....

Sep 4, 2019

Aug 27, 2019

Mr. George “Pete” S. Garner, 69, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2019 in Haymount Rehab & Nursing Center surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on July 25, 1950, in Cumberland County, NC to the late George Garner and Ruby Smith Garner. Preceding him in death also are one sister Barbara Sparkman and a nephew...

Aug 15, 2019

Samuel Morris Bass, Born November 4, 1924, went to be with his Lord on August 15, 2019. He was born in Kannapolis, NC to Rosella Bass Clark, and Walter Bass.

He was preceded in death by his wife Ercel Bennett Bass:  parents, three sisters:  Selena McGirt, Dorothy Foutz, and Adelaide Bass, and three brothers:  Calvin Bass, Joseph Bass, and Thad...

Aug 13, 2019

US Army SSG Ret. Valentino A. Johnson, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 13, 2019, at his home.

He was born in Worcester, MA, on July 20, 1927, to the late Malvina and Ernest Johnson.

Valentino proudly served during the Korean and Vietnam Wars in the 82nd Airborne. 

Left to cherish Valentino’s memory is his wife of 65...

Aug 12, 2019

Ms. Wendy Marie Graham, 45, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, August 12, 2019.

She was born on August 25, 1973 to John W. Graham and Peggy Bulla Graham at Fort Meade, MD.

She was a Communications Conversion Specialist at MAP Communications, Inc.  of Chesapeake, Virginia who worked from her home. 

She is survived by her parents John W....

Aug 10, 2019

Ruthmary “Gilly” Spence, 95 of Fayetteville. She lived, she loved, and she died! Gilly passed peacefully Saturday, August 10, 2019.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Bob Spence.

A memorial service is planned for 11:00 A.M., of Saturday August 24, 2019 in the chapel of Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service with Dr. James Randall officiating.

In lieu of flowers,...

Aug 10, 2019

Derwood Hillman Godwin, Sr., 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, August 10, 2019, at his home.

He was born on August 4, 1924 to the late, Oliver and Hettie Godwin.  Also preceding him in death was his grandson Trey Godwin; and great granddaughter, Sally Marie Sowers; and siblings, Bill Godwin and Jean Lazenby.

Derwood proudly served in the Army...

Aug 6, 2019

US Army CSM Ret. James Duncan, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, August 6, 2019.

He was born in Etowah Co., AL, on November 10, 1930 to the late Eugene and Ruby Duncan.  Also preceding James in death are his son, Tommy Duncan; granddaughter, Briana Tolar; grandson, Jimmy Duncan; and great granddaughter, Kimberly Kilgore.

James proudly served in the...

Aug 5, 2019

U.S. Army Ret. SFC Mark Charles Daw, age 58, of Fayetteville, NC went to be with the Lord while surrounded by family, after complications following surgery.

Mark was born in Cleveland, OH on December 13, 1960 to Charles and Eileen Daw. He was a middle child in the family; other siblings were Terrance, Kathleen, and Kevin. Mark was raised in...

Aug 4, 2019

Mrs. Margaret Welch Reep, 78, of Fayetteville went home to be with the Lord, on Sunday, August 4, 2019 at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born Friday, March 21, 1941 in Gaston County, NC to the late James Welch and Miley Sutton Welch.

She was also preceded in death by her husband Charles Robert Reep, a...

Aug 1, 2019

US Army SFC (Ret.) Michael Regan, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, August 1, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Ballyhaunis, County Mayo, Ireland, on July 16, 1941 to the late James and Mary Regan.  Also preceding him in death are his siblings, Shaun, Tim, Pat, and Jim.

Before serving in the US Army,...

Jul 27, 2019

Walter Theodore “Ted” Nunnery, Jr., of Linden, passed away on Saturday, July 27, 2019.

He was born in Roseboro, NC, on January 21, 1946.  Preceding him in death was his son, Eddie Nunnery; and granddaughter, Olivia Knight.

Ted was an avid hunter and fisher.  He loved to be outdoors and enjoyed time with his family.  He proudly served in in...

Jul 22, 2019

Jul 20, 2019

U.S. Army Ret. First Sergeant Robert “Bob” A. Brown, 60, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 20, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 10, 1959, of Eddington, Maine to the late Warren Colby Brown and Mary Jones Brown.

He retired with the Army with over 23 years of honorable service. He served...