Obituaries

Gary Wayne McDonald

Gary Wayne McDonald

Apr 30, 2018

Greenville, NC – Gary Wayne McDonald, 72, passed away on Monday, April 30, 2018. A native and former resident of Fayetteville, NC, he was the son of the late John K. and Ruth F. McDonald.

Gary retired from UPS in 1998 after 32 years of service at the Fayetteville, NC Center. He is survived by his wife of 54 years,...

Barbara Pillow Jackson

Barbara Pillow Jackson

Apr 29, 2018

Barbara P. Jackson, born August 23, 1932 in Rutherfordton, NC, passed away Sunday April 29th of 2018 in Pinehurst, NC.

Barbara was an active member of the Tarheel Quilters Guild where she made quilts for the Neonatal Unit at Cape Fear Valley Hospital and the VA Hospital of Fayetteville. Barbara or 'Babs' as she was known, is a former member...

Jane Frances Stewart

Jane Frances Stewart

Apr 26, 2018

Jane Frances Stewart, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away April 26, 2018 in Southern Pines, North Carolina.

Jane was born in Upshur County West Virginia to Denver and Beatrice Tunning on April 28, 1950.

She attended high school in both Pickens and Webster Springs and graduated in 1968. The following year she joined the United States Army, which for women at...

US Army SFC (Ret.) Victor Brow

US Army SFC (Ret.) Victor Brow

Apr 24, 2018

US Army SFC (Ret.) Victor Brow, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 24, 2018.

He was born in New York City, NY on January 19, 1938.

Victor proudly served during the Vietnam War.

Victor is survived by his wife, Miranda, of 56 years, who he was madly in love with; sons, Paul Brow of Raleigh, Victor Brow and...

Eleanor Maynor Burnette

Eleanor Maynor Burnette

Apr 12, 2018

Eleanor Maynor Burnette, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 12, 2018, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born on May 24, 1943, in Harnett Co., NC to Henry Carter Maynor and Callie Maynor. Her father preceded her in death.

She was a member of Galilee Freewill Holiness Church. She retired from Purolator. She loved her church...

Angie Varnam

Angie Varnam

Apr 11, 2018

Angela "Angie" Pate Varnam, 56, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 11, 2018.

She was born on February 8, 1962 to Julia and the late Daniel Pate.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Charlene Bezio.

She was a hard working person who truly loved her family.

Angie is survived by her sons, Philip Carter of Elizabethtown,...

Magdeline B. Strepay

Magdeline B. Strepay

Apr 6, 2018

Magdeline B. Strepay, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 6, 2018, at Carolina Inn.

She was preceded in death by her husband of over 57 years, Albert Strepay.

Magdeline is survived by her children, Michelle Piasecki of Pottstown, PA, Mary Moyer of Lancaster, PA, Michaelyn Strepay of Fayetteville, Douglas Strepay of Fayetteville, Gregory Strepay of Cary, and Gerald...

Ernest "Ernie" T. Gore

Ernest "Ernie" T. Gore

Apr 5, 2018

Ernest “Ernie” T. Gore, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 5, 2018, at Duke Hospital.

He was born on September 12, 1954, in Conway, SC, to the late Luther and Annie Gore, Jr.

Ernie greatly loved spending time with his grandchildren, wife, and family. He enjoyed his time spent as a Freemason and Shriner.  He was a prominent...

Myong Leonard

Myong Leonard

Apr 4, 2018

Myong (Cindy) Leonard, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday evening, April 4, 2018 with her son Tony and his wife Christy by her side.

She was born on July 21, 1948 in South Korea .   She was the successful business owner of Boone Trail Barbershop for over 15 years.  Nothing gave her more joy than having her family together.  To...

Hortense (Tense) Young Jackson

Hortense (Tense) Young Jackson

Apr 2, 2018

Mrs. Hortense (Tense) Young Jackson, 82, of Leesburg, VA, passed away on Monday, April 2nd, 2018 at Great Falls Assisted Living surrounded by family and loved ones.

She was born on December 11th, 1935 in Fayetteville, NC to the late Matthew P. and Edith V. Young.

She was a long time former resident of Oak Island, NC. She was employed...

Eloise Vann Howard

Eloise Vann Howard

Apr 1, 2018

Mrs. Eloise Vann Howard, 85, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord Jesus Christ on Easter Sunday, April 1, 2018.

She was preceded in death by her loving husband Marvin L. Howard, Jr., of 56 years also of Fayetteville, NC.

She is survived by her son Gilbert R. Howard and wife Sabrina, of Reidsville, NC; daughter Kay...

U.S. Army Ret. MSG. Ralph Thomas Crawford, Jr.

U.S. Army Ret. MSG. Ralph Thomas Crawford, Jr.

Mar 29, 2018

U.S. Army Ret. MSG Ralph Thomas Crawford Jr., 90, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, March 29, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born on March 23, 1928 in Wilkes County, GA, to the late Ralph Thomas Crawford Sr. and Julia Barnes Crawford. Ralph was a Vietnam Veteran who received numerous medals and commendations.  He...

Donna Caroline Harris

Donna Caroline Harris

Mar 27, 2018

Donna Caroline Harris, 55, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 27, 2018, in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

She was born in Fayetteville, on September 1, 1962, to Katie Ruth Altman and the late Floyd J. Cowart.

She was a local florist who took great pride in decorating the homes of many of her clients.  She also...

Barbara R. Wyle

Barbara R. Wyle

Mar 26, 2018

Barbara R. Wyle, 87 went home to be with her Lord on March 26, 2018. Born on January 30, 1931 in Bainbridge, GA, Barbara lived most of her life in New Bern, North Carolina and graduated from New Bern High School, and attended East Carolina University. Barbara worked with the  V.A. and Belks garden center  for a number of years....

Janette Tanner Cohan

Janette Tanner Cohan

Mar 24, 2018

S. Janette Tanner Cohan, 79, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home in the presence of her loving family.

She was born in Sampson County on January 30, 1939, to the late James and Sallie Williams.  Preceding her in death was her husband, Edward Cohan and son, James Lockamy.

Left to cherish Janette’s memory are her children, Earl Lockamy and...

Joseph J. "Jay" Thompson

Joseph J. "Jay" Thompson

Mar 24, 2018

Joseph J. (Jay) Thompson Jr. December 13, 1937 ~ March 24, 2018 (Age 80) Joseph J. Thompson Jr., known to all as “Jay”, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on March 24, 2018.

He was born in Roanoke Rapids NC on December 13, 1937, to the late Joseph J. Thompson Sr. and Dereatha Daughtry Thompson. A resident of Cumberland County since...

Bob Ives

Bob Ives

Mar 21, 2018

US Army MAJ (Ret.) Robert Philleo “Bob” Ives, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 21, 2018, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on June 2, 1935 in Galesburg, IL, to the late Dale G. and Anna Grace Philleo Ives.  Additionally, preceding Bob in death, was his most beloved son, Rob.

Bob is survived by his...

Karon Fae Hall

Karon Fae Hall

Mar 20, 2018

Karon Fae Ingram Hall, 74, died Tuesday, March 20, 2018. Karon was a loving person who enjoyed life to the fullest.

She was preceded in death by her husband of 30 years, George M. Hall, Jr, her granddaughter Sheryl Evans and her mother Ruby Lois Tholl.

She was larger than life and had careers in Nursing and over the road...