Obituaries
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...
Frances Nunalee Person
Apr 17, 2019
Mrs. Frances Nunalee Person, 92, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, April 17, 2019 at her home.
She was born on February 26, 1927 in Cumberland Co, NC, to the late John Ransom Nunalee and Ida Wills Nunalee.
She was preceded in death by her husband Norman H. Person.
She is survived by two daughters Susan Person Strickland and...

Mary R. Herbert
Apr 14, 2019
Mary R. Herbert passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 14, 2019. She was born November 16, 1923 in Montgomery County, AL and spent her childhood and early adult years in Jacksonville, FL. She was a member of Vaughn Memorial Presbyterian Church and a real estate broker with Hobgood, Jones and Associates before retiring.
She was preceded in death by...
Bobby M. Sullivan
Apr 13, 2019
Bobby M. Sullivan, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away at his home on Saturday, April 13, 2019
Bob was born in Dickson, TN, on May 5, 1936, to the late Harvel and Edna Sullivan. Preceding him in death was his son, Todd Sullivan, and brother, Ralph Sullivan.
Bob leaves behind his wife, Martha; daughters, Gretchen McDuffie and husband Tripp of Raleigh,...

Jimmy DeCosta Teachey
Apr 12, 2019
Jimmy De Costa Teachey age 79 of Fayetteville and formerly of Clinton died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on April 12 following a lengthy illness.
Our Friend will be best remembered for his artistic and creative styles which were recognized and respected by those who knew him.
He is survived by his caregiver and life partner, Ed Fields, of...
Alonza "Dave" David Hadley
Apr 12, 2019
Alonza David Hadley “Dave” 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2019. Dave lived a full and happy life. He was a husband, father, grandfather, friend, and mentor.
He was born in Williamston, NC on September 19, 1935. His parents were the late Maude Hadley Winborne and Oscar S. Winborne. Dave was married to his high school sweetheart...

Arlene Denise McMillan
Apr 8, 2019
Arlene Denise McMillan, 57 of Bear Creek, NC passed away on April 8, 2019. She was born on Dec 27, 1961.
She is survived by her husband Vadi, two sons, Iain and Nathaniel, mother, Alice McMillan and mother in law, Elizabeth Cox. Also two sisters, Angela Cook and Sheila Darden. Also several nieces and nephews, a great-niece and nephew, aunts,...
Johnnie Melvin Reeves
Mar 30, 2019
Johnnie M. Reeves, 72, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, March 30, 2019 at home surrounded by family.
He was born in Sampson County, NC on June 1, 1946, to the late Elo and Ella Reeves. He was preceded in death by his wife Ethel, sister Mary Ann Baker, brother James Raeford Reeves and brother Albert Lee Reeves.
Johnnie...
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