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Bridget Marie Bouwens
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...
Skip Baker
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...
Bill Altman, Sr.
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,...
Luther Dixon Pearsall, Sr.
Oct 27, 2019
Luther Dixon Pearsall, Sr., 96, Fayetteville, passed October 27, 2019.
Funeral services will be held at First Baptist Church on Saturday, November 2, 2019 at 12:00 p.m. A visitation will be held one hour prior. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.
Katherine Leigh Irving
Oct 26, 2019
Katherine Leigh Irving, 64, of Wade passed away in the early morning of October 26, 2019.
She was born in New York on March 16, 1955 to Charles J and Edna Leigh. Katherine was preceded in death by her mother, Edna Hayes; sister Stacie Demauro; half brothers, Charles D Leigh and Daniel Spain; and stepmother, Shirley Leigh.
During her life,...
Michael Andrew Syfrett, Jr.
Oct 24, 2019
Michael Andrew Syfrett, Jr. 38, passed away on October 24, 2019, in Greensboro, where he had been living since October 21, 2006.
Mike was born on February 10, 1981, in Fayetteville, to Michael and Beverly Syfrett. Mike was a confirmed bachelor. Mike’s passion was his work. His love of computers began at the tender age of twelve when he received...
Paul Hewitt Matthews
Oct 24, 2019
U.S. Air Force Ret. MSGT Paul Hewitt Matthews, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, October 24, 2019 at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville.
He was born on December 5, 1933 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Oliver W. Matthews and Eva Hewitt Matthews.
Paul was preceded in death by his wife Anna Sachs Matthews and sisters,...
Howard B. Packer
Oct 23, 2019
Howard B. Packer, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 23, 2019, at his home, in the presence of his loving family.
He was born in Fayetteville on October 19, 1937, to the late Ben and Agnes Packer. Preceding Howard in death was and his former wife who is the mother of his children, Eloise Packer; grandson, Mark Stewart,...
Peggy "June" Lancaster
Oct 14, 2019
Peggy “June” Lancaster, 81, of Fayetteville, NC went home to join her Lord and Savior after a valiant, nearly year-long battle with pancreatic cancer. She was surrounded by family in her home at her passing on October 14, 2019.
June was born in 1938 at Queen Charlotte’s Hospital in London, England to the late Arthur S. Chubb and Florence (Watts)...
John Clarence Owen
Oct 12, 2019
John Clarence Owen, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, October 12, 2019.
Clarence was born on Dec. 21, 1923 in Fayetteville, NC. He graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1941 and served in the US Army Air Corp in the South Pacific during WWII as a radio engineer. He worked at Hunter Brothers for over 45 years, where he...
Willy "W.C." Carroll Westbrook
Oct 11, 2019
Willy C. “W.C." Westbrook passed away peacefully in his home on October 11th. He was a retired regional sales manager for Simpson Timber Company. W.C. requested no funeral but hopes his friends will raise a glass in his memory and then play some golf.
He is survived by his wife, Linda, daughters, Ashlee Hyatt (Charles) and Carrie Peed (Justin),...
William Grant Wands
Oct 10, 2019
William G. Wands (Billy)
Passed away peacefully, Thursday October 10, 2019 at the age of 72.
He was born February 13, 1947, to the late Leroy and Margaret (Mort) Wands in West Palm Beach Florida.
After graduating from Pine Forest High School, Billy joined the US Navy. Four years later, after receiving an Honorable Discharge, he took up working in...
MSG Ret. William "Bill" S. Gordon
Oct 4, 2019
US Army Ret. MSG William S. Gordon, 85, of Fayetteville, received his final orders for deployment on Friday, October 4, 2019. He passed away at home in the presence of those who loved him best.
He was born in Jamaica, NY, on July 26, 1934, to the late George and Catherine Gordon. He was also predeceased by his sisters, Alice...
Jessica "Lyn" McNeely
Oct 2, 2019
Jessica "Lyn" McNeely, 55, of Fayetteville, NC went to rejoice with the lord on October 2, 2019
The funeral service will be held at 3513 Edna St., Fayetteville, NC 28311 at her home on Saturday October 12th at 4pm. Rev Tim Pheagin will be officiating the services. Visitation is welcome from 3pm-8pm.
Jessica was born in Shelby, NC on June...
Jane Cleveland
Sep 26, 2019
Jane McNeill Cleveland, 86, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 26, 2019, at her residence.
She was born on August 6, 1933 in Charleston, WV, to the late Major Andrew Vinson and Evelyn Walters McNeill.
The daughter of a Marine, she grew up living on many bases including Parris Island, and Camp Lejeune, as well as one in postwar...
Teddy Wayne McLean
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...
U.S. Army Ret SGM Chastain Ellett Mallory, Jr.
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...
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