Obituaries

Bobby Earl Bowden

Bobby Earl Bowden

Feb 28, 2019

Bobby Earl Bowden was the oldest of six children born to Climmon Bowden, Sr and Lucille Bromsey Bowden (both deceased). When he was older he was drafted into the U. S. Army during the Viet Nam era, where he spent a year.

 He was very talented and loved drawing.

He was married to Linda Covington and they had one son...

William Bateman, Jr.

William Bateman, Jr.

Feb 26, 2019

William Bateman Jr., 80, passed away on February 26, 2019 in Hope Mills, NC.

Mr. Bateman was born on May 19, 1938 in Mt. Vernon, NY son of the late William Bateman Sr. and Gabrielle Ducoudray Whitney. He served in the United States Army for 32 years and retired as a Sergeant Major after earning two bronze stars and fighting...

Henry Allen Vann

Henry Allen Vann

Feb 22, 2019

Henry Allen Vann, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, February 22, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born June 8, 1926 to the late Willie Jefferson and Lela Mae Vann.  Also, preceding Henry in death was his loving wife of 65 years, Helen; sisters, Gertrude Moore, Eloise Howard, and Lula Bell Thornton; and brother,...

Betty Martin Shaw

Betty Martin Shaw

Feb 7, 2019

Betty Martin Shaw, 80, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, February 07, 2019, at Piney Grove Nursing and Rehabilitation, Kernersville, NC.

She was born on October 15, 1938. She retired from M.J. Soffe.

She is survived by one son Randy Wayne Holt, of the home; one grandson Steven Rosser, of Fayetteville, NC.

A memorial service will he held at...

Karen Snyder

Karen Snyder

Feb 6, 2019

Karen Snyder, 55, passed away on Wednesday, February 6, 2019.

She was born in Harrisburg, PA on July 4, 1963, to Doris and the late David Snyder.

Karen is survived by her husband, Robert Mitchell, Jr; mother, Doris Heck and husband Ralph of Elizabethtown, PA; sister, Vicki Tucker of Hershey, PA; and her extended family.

Karen was a very loving...

Dale Canant Watson

Dale Canant Watson

Feb 3, 2019

Dale Conant Watson, 75, of Parkton, passed away on Sunday, February 3, 2019.

He was born in Harrisburg, PA, on July 30, 1943 to the late Earl and Bertha Watson.

Dale proudly served in the Air Force for over 11 years.  Upon his departure from the Air Force he had earned the rank of Captain.

A private service will be...

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner

Jan 31, 2019

U.S. Army Ret. Lt. Col. Jimmie Carl Turner, 76, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Jimmie was born on August 17, 1942 in Wake County, NC to the late Curtis Turner and Myrtle Strickland Sessoms.

He was a Vietnam Veteran and faithfully served his country in the U.S....

Linda Fay Onermaa

Linda Fay Onermaa

Jan 31, 2019

Linda Onermaa, 76, of Eastover, passed away on Thursday, January 31, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Wade on February 8, 1942 to the late Louis and Mertice Kinlaw.  Also preceding her in death were her sons, Robert L. Kebort and Jeffrey L. Kehort; and sister, Margaret Griffin.

Linda is survived by her husband, Risto,...

Anthony "Tony" Leonard

Anthony "Tony" Leonard

Jan 22, 2019

Anthony “Tony” Leonard, age 46, died peacefully on January 22, 2019 after his 7-year battle with stomach cancer. He was born on November 5, 1972 in South Korea. On May 19, 2007, married the love of his life Christy where they lived happily in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Tony and Christy renewed their vows in an emotional ceremony on January 4,...

Kevin Wayne Strother

Kevin Wayne Strother

Jan 21, 2019

Kevin Wayne Strother, 54, of Godwin, passed away on Monday, January 21, 2019.

He was born in Elizabeth, LA, on March 9, 1964, to Betty and the late Shirley Strother.  He is also preceded in death by his sister, Lynette Scalise.

Kevin proudly served in the Army, as an Air Defense NCO.  After leaving the Army, he worked at Goodyear...

Robert Hugh Pittman, Jr.

Robert Hugh Pittman, Jr.

Jan 20, 2019

Robert H. Pittman, Jr.

Born: December 14, 1941  in Atlanta, Georgia

Died: January 20, 2019 in Fayetteville, North Carolina

He served proudly in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam War.  His last rank was Captain before exiting his military career. 

Retired from Duke Power Company

Preceded in death by

Robert H. Pittman, Sr.  Father

James C. Pittman, Brother

Survived by:

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Timothy "Tim" Gordon Glass

Timothy "Tim" Gordon Glass

Jan 19, 2019

Timothy “Tim” G. Glass, 63, of Eastover, passed away on Saturday, January 19, 2019, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Tim leaves behind two sisters, Charlotte Glass of Eastover and Vicki Mickler of Pensacola, FL; two brothers, Thomas “Tom” Glass of Eastover and William “Bill” Glass of Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends and family from 6 to 7:30 pm...

Charles Randall Cauthen

Charles Randall Cauthen

Jan 15, 2019

Charles Randall Cauthen (60) passed away January 15, 2019 from complications of stage IV pancreatic and liver cancer. He spent his last weekend at home with family and friends by his side.

He was preceded in death by his father John William Cauthen and his sister Donna Kay Ford. He is survived by his mother Doris Neely Cauthen of the...

Wanda H. Rose

Wanda H. Rose

Jan 15, 2019

Wanda H. Rose passed away on January 15, 2019, in Winston-Salem, NC.

Born in Breslau, Germany, she emigrated to the United States in the late 50’s.  Becoming an American Citizen was one of her proudest moments, a story she often shared. She lived and worked in Fayetteville, NC, for 30 years - raising her family, making life-long friends, and volunteering...

Calvin G. Osornio

Calvin G. Osornio

Jan 13, 2019

Calvin Osornio, 62, of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, January 13, 2019, at his home, surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on November 16, 1956 in Los Angeles, CA, to the late Beatrice and Pedro Osornio.

Left to cherish Calvin’s memory are his children, Daphne Osornio, Gregorio Osornio; sisters, Deedee Osornio and Andie Osornio; brother, Pedro E....

Lisa Seedig

Lisa Seedig

Jan 11, 2019

Lisa Seedig, 48, of Stedman, passed away on Friday, January 11, 2019, at her residence, in the presence of her family.

She was born in Fayetteville on November 20, 1970.  She is the daughter of Walter and the late Sue Smith.  She is also preceded in death by her late husband, Herbert “Dutch” Seedig; and her sister, Christine Miller.

Lisa...

Robert Alexander Hubbard

Robert Alexander Hubbard

Dec 31, 2018

All services will be private for the family. 

T. Wade Anders

T. Wade Anders

Dec 28, 2018

Thomas Wade Anders, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 28, 2018, at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.

He was born in Atkinson, Pender County on September 26, 1940, to the late Leon and Grey Anders.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Maxine.

Wade is survived by his daughters, Ashlei Kathryn Anders and husband Teryn, Whitney Wade Anders...

Furman B. Sanders

Furman B. Sanders

Dec 27, 2018

Furman Baker Sanders, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away at his home on Thursday, December 27, 2018.

He was born in Sumter Co., SC on May 27, 1932, to the late Elijah and Mattie Sanders.

Furman was a member of First Baptist Church.  He was a member of Creasy Proctor Lodge, Sudan Temple, New Bern.

Furman is survived by numerous nieces...

David Alan Gray

David Alan Gray

Dec 26, 2018

Mr. David Alan Gray, 53, passed away on December 26, 2018 in Eastover, NC.

David was born to Norma McLaurin Gray on October 19, 1965.

David is survived by his mother, close friend, Kecia Fontano and several cousins.

A private memorial service for the family will be held at a later date.

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

Services...