Obituaries
Leah Gail Everhart
May 23, 2019
Leah Gail Everhart, 60, of Fayetteville, NC. passed away on May 23, 2019.
Leah was born in Clovis, New Mexico September 16, 1958. From there her father’s service in the US Air Force had the family relocate to West Germany, Texas and Arkansas where she graduated a Benton Panther in 1976. She was married by age 19 and had her...
Kathleen "Kathy" Kositch
May 22, 2019
Kathleen ‘Kathy” Kositch of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday May 22, 2019, at Highsmith Rainey Hospital, in the presence of love ones.
She was born June 13, 1961 to the late John and Harriet Kositch, also, preceding Kathy was her sister Pamela C. Smith.
Kathy was loved by all whom had the privilege to enjoy her laughter, love of...
Frederick "Ted" Munsey Powell
May 20, 2019
Frederick Munsey “Ted” Powell was born in Hobe Sound, Florida to the late Frederick Munsey Powell, Sr. and Grace Alta Godfrey Powell on December 30, 1926.
He was preceded in death by his first wife of 56 years, Ina Jean Bailey Powell, three sisters; Dorothy McGee, Florence Brown, and Betty Lou Cromartie, and a half-brother, Ralph Powell.
He is survived...
Herbert Floyd Watts
May 20, 2019
Herbert Floyd Watts finally spread his wings and took flight through the glorious gates of Heaven to rejoice with his wife and family on May 20th, 2019 at the age of 79.
Herbert was born to Arthur and Nancy McKinney on July 28th, 1939. In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by: his wife, Linda Watts; brothers,...
Theresia T. Fellers
May 15, 2019
On May 15th, 2019 we lost a very special, loving and wonderful woman. Theresia Maria Fellers “Omi”, 88, of Fayetteville North Carolina. She was the beloved wife of the late William Edwin Fellers for 64 years.
Theresia is survived by her brother Siegfried Thums, son Ronald Fellers, daughter Linda and husband Curt Maple, daughter Angie Fellers Turner, son Patrick and...
Helen Duke
May 15, 2019
Helen Stuckey Duke, 82, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on May 15, 2019. Throughout her life, she exceeded her high school superlatives, most dependable and biggest chatterbox. She was a devoted wife for 60 years, mother, Nana, sister, aunt, a friend to all, a NC State Wolfpack fan, a retired Cumberland County School employee, and most importantly, a servant of...
Ann Lynne Burchinal Maddox
May 13, 2019
Ann Lynne Burchinal Maddox passed away peacefully in her sleep on May 13, 2019. She was born February 23, 1938 in Marshfield, WI to Robert I. and Iola L. Burchinal.
She is survived by loving husband Bryce L. Maddox, son Robert B. and wife Denise, grandchildren Evan and Melanie of Midlothian, VA; daughter Amy Ann Carlisle and husband Montgomery,...
Crystal Teresa Navarro
May 11, 2019
Crystal Teresa Navarro was granted her Angel wings on May 11, 2019. She was born in West Palm Beach, Florida on April 20, 1991, to parents Raul Navarro and Teresa Hunt. To greet Crystal with open arms are her late grandparents Anita Navarro and Harless Hunt.
Left to cherish her memories are her sons, Carson Navarro and Collin Griffin, and...
CW4 Ret. Cecil Harman Wilt
May 11, 2019
Chief Warrant Officer CW-4 Retired US Army Cecil H. Wilt,
On May 11, 2019 Cecil took his last solo flight after a short illness. Cecil was a loving husband, son, brother and uncle. He was a man who never met a stranger, and treated everyone as if they were his family. His hobbies were bowling and fishing. He did love...
Christin L. Hompesch
May 10, 2019
Christin L. Hompesch, 29, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 10, 2019.
She was born on May 24, 1989 to Tracey Smith and Randall Hompesch.
Christin is survived by her mother, Tracey Smith; father, Randall Hompesch; son, Derrick Barefoot; sister, Catherine Hompesch; grandparents, Wilson and Margaret Smith; uncle, Warren Smith; nephew, Danny Hompesch; brother-in-law, Jamaal Bagby; and her beloved...

SGM (Ret.) Tony Kriculi
May 8, 2019
US Army SGM (Ret.) Tony Kriculi, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019.
A private service will be held for Tony. He will be laid to rest at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
C. Rudolph "Rudy" Lee
May 4, 2019
Charles Rudolph Lee, 72, of Wade, passed away on Saturday, May 4, 2019, at his home, in the presence his loving family.
He was born on April 2, 1947, to the late Young and Rosa Lee. Also, preceding Rudolph in death was his sisters, Rachel Forest, Jackie Baker; and brother, Lloyd Lee.
Rudolph was the owner of Action Plumbing Co....
Michele C. Johns
May 3, 2019
Michele C. Johns, 57, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, May 3, 2019.
She was born in Fayetteville on December 23, 1961, to the late Herbert and Phyllis Folger.
She had a passion for painting and pottery. If she wasn’t perfecting her art techniques, she could be found at the bowling alley.
Left to cherish Michele’s memory are her sons,...

SSG (Ret.) Raymond Gerald Williams
May 2, 2019
US Army SSG Raymond Gerald Williams, 87, of Lumberton, passed away on Thursday, May 2, 2019.
Raymond's funeral will be conducted at 3pm on Friday, May 10, 2019, at Cross Creek Cemetery #4, with full military honors.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
Julian Carr Odom
Apr 30, 2019
Julian Carr Odom born August 26, 1924 in Robeson County, North Carolina, passed away Tuesday April 30, 2019.
He was predeceased by his parents John David Odum and Ruth Johnson Odum, and siblings John David Odum, Jr., and Dorthy Odum. Julian was also predeceased by his loving and devoted wife of 71 years Geraldine M. Odom. Additionally, Julian was predeceased...
Joan Anne Spera
Apr 24, 2019
Joan Spera, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Hope Mills Retirement Center, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Long Branch, NJ, on January 31, 1938, to the late Thomas and Martha Welch.
She enjoyed spending time at the beach with her family. Three years ago her grandson gave her a stuffed Snoopy...
Martha "Peggy" McDaniel
Apr 24, 2019
Martha (“Peggy”) Talley McDaniel, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 24, 2019, at Carolina Inn.
She was born in Cumberland County on June 12, 1922, to the late V.F. and Mattie Talley, Sr. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Bruce McDaniel; son, Joseph Scoggins; sister, Sallie Ann Walker; and brother, V.F. Talley, Jr.
Peggy was...
Daniel Allen Jones
Apr 24, 2019
Daniel Allen Jones died in his home on Wednesday, April 24, 2019. He was born in Fayetteville on October 17, 1995.
He is survived by his wife, Laurel Williams of Fayetteville, his mother Judy Jones of Clarksville, Arkansas, his brother Ronnie Starling and wife Angelina of Fayetteville, his aunt, Angie Torres and husband Freddy of Fayetteville, his uncle Emmett Starnes...
Vernetta Yvonne Washington
Apr 23, 2019
Vernetta Yvonne Washington was born on October 20, 1965, in Baltimore, MD to the late Vernon Brown, Sr. and Beverly Norris. She moved to Fayetteville and resided here until 2017, when she moved to Greensboro, NC, relocating with her husband Saadiq Washington, until her untimely death on April 23rd at Moses Cone Hospital.
Yvonne was very artistic. She was an...

Jimmy Richard Phillips
Apr 20, 2019
Jimmy Richard Phillips, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 20, 2019, at his home in the presence of his loving family.
Jimmy was born in Lumberton on September 24, 1946. He proudly served in the Army with a Special Forces unit during the Vietnam War. After his time in the Army he built a career as a General...
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