Obituaries
Mrs. Jean Bowlus Partiss
Jan 14, 2018
Jean Bowlus, Rittenhouse, Partiss, 90, Died January 14, 2018.
She was born June 24, 1927 in Wichita, KS.
Survivors include 12 of her 13 children, Eileen Sherman (Charlie) of IN, Paul Rittenhouse (Evelyn) of WA, Ruth Rittenhouse (Tom) of CO ,Ellen Jenkins (Terry) of NC, Mark Rittenhouse of IN, Teresa Patton (John) of MD, David Rittenhouse (Betty) of IN, Clare...
Elsie Jane Matthis
Jan 13, 2018
Elsie Jane Matthis, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, January 13, 2018, at Levine Dixon Hospice House in Huntersville.
A funeral service is scheduled for 1:00pm on Thursday, January 18, 2018, at Church of Jesus Christ of Latter-day Saints, 5810 Rockfish Road, Hope Mills, NC. The family will receive friends from 12:00pm to 12:45pm prior to the service. Burial...
Syble Estelle Whatley
Jan 12, 2018
Syble Estelle Whatley, 91, of Raeford, passed away on Friday, January 12, 2018, at Village Green.
She was born in Florida on September 19, 1926. She was preceded in death by her husband Vancle Whatley.
Syble was a long time member of Lake Rim Baptist Church.
Syble is survived by her daughter Barbara McHone and husband Robert, Beverly Herron and...
Marilyn Taylor Teague
Jan 10, 2018
Marilyn Taylor Teague, 77, of Parkton, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2018, with her loving family at her side, at Village Green.
She was born in New Haven, CT on October 8, 1940, to the late James and Mary Fiorillo.
Left to cherish Marilyn’s memory are her daughters, Kimberlee (Brad) Perno, Jennifer (Theo) Kalogerinis; son, Christopher Perno; grandsons, Peter...
Harold Albert Sparling
Jan 8, 2018
Harold Albert Sparling, 74, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Monday, January 8, 2018, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Harold was born May 28, 1943, in Mattoon, Illinois, the son of Albert and Ruby (Zike) Sparling. He married Huong Le Nguyen, July 4, 1970, in DaNang, Vietnam.
Harold served in the United States...
Dr. Jackie "Jack" Vann Hill
Jan 3, 2018
Dr. Jackie “Jack” Vann Hill, 85, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, January 3, 2018.
He was born on May 23, 1932 in Sampson Co. NC to the late Samuel Crawford Hill, Jr. and Allie Knowles Hill.
He was a U.S. Army Veteran of the Korean War.
Jack attended North Carolina State University and received his Doctorate of Veterinary...
Tamara "Tammi" Lee Sessoms
Jan 1, 2018
Tamara Lee Sessoms, 36, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, January 1, 2018, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after giving birth to a healthy baby girl.
Tammi was preceded in death by her paternal Grandparents, Courtney and Annabelle (Smithfield) Lee. Also her maternal Grandfather, Walter A. Kohl and maternal Grandmother, Diane (LaTulip) Kohl.
Tammi was born October 13. 1981 in...
Charlene Fay Bezio
Dec 31, 2017
Charlene F. Bezio, 50, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, December 31, 2017, at her home.
She was born on January 15, 1967 to Julia and the late Daniel Pate.
She was an adventurous and determined person with a kind and loving spirit. She was loyal and dependable to her friends.
Charlene is survived by her mother, Julia Pate of...
Bill Johnson, Jr.
Dec 28, 2017
William “Bill” Douglas Johnson, Jr., 59, of Spring Lake, passed away on Thursday, December 28, 2017, at Womack Army Medical Center.
He was born in Philadelphia, PA, on August 16, 1958, to Susan and William Johnson, Sr.
He was an avid Philadelphia Eagles fan who was also a college tennis player and a devoted husband and father. He gained joy...
Shirley Taylor Britt
Dec 23, 2017
Shirley Taylor Britt, 91, of Fayetteville, NC, beloved mother, grandmother and friend to many died in Rome, GA on Dec 23, 2017 after a long illness. She was born April 26, 1926 at home near Barnesville, GA and is the widow of the late Clayton Britt. She is survived by her 4 children and their spouses: Sandy Benton (Barry), Cheryl...
Dr. John Glenn Briggs, Jr.
Dec 20, 2017
Dr. John Glenn Briggs, Jr. was born on June 8, 1942 in Hendersonville, NC, and died Wednesday, Dec. 20, 2017 in Chapel Hill, NC.
To the utter jealously of many avid Tar Heels, John passed away amongst dear friends in the Dean Dome at a UNC basketball game.
He was born and raised in Hendersonville, NC, and he graduated from...
Allene Williams
Dec 14, 2017
Allene Wellons Williams, 83, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, and friend to many, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on December 14, 2017. Allene was born on May 22, 1934 to Clifton Carl Wellons and Lydia Celeste Leggette Wellons. She attended St. Mary’s and graduated from UNC Chapel Hill. She married her high school sweetheart John...
Alex Zander Smith
Dec 9, 2017
Mr. Alex Z. Smith, 84, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on the morning of Saturday, December 9, 2017, at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home.
Born in Florence County, SC, he was the son of the late John Alexander and Mae Jackson Smith. He was a veteran of the Korean War and served in the Navy.
He is survived...
U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller
Dec 5, 2017
U.S. Army Ret. LTC Danny Cecil Miller, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 5, 2017 at his home.
Mr. Miller was born on March 27, 1942 in Tallahassee, FL. He was a graduate of University of Florida at Tampa. He entered the military in 1963 and retired with the rank of LTC in 1993. He served his...
Marco Antonio Arboleda, Jr.
Dec 4, 2017
Marco A. Arboleda, Jr., 42, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 4, 2017, at First Health Hospice & Palliative Care in Moore County.
He was born in Ft. Bragg on February 28, 1975. He was a big fan of Star Wars and he loved being a chef. He especially enjoyed cooking for his family. Marco was a funny man...
Elaine "Lainey" G. Cottle
Dec 3, 2017
Surrounded by her family, Elaine “Lainey” Cottle passed away Sunday, December 3, 2017 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Born September 8, 1946 in Manchester, New Hampshire, Lainey was a unique and caring individual who touched the lives of all who knew her.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Frank and Eva Guimond, and brother, Arthur Guimond. She is survived...
Billie Jean Miller
Dec 1, 2017
Billie Jean Miller, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 1, 2017, at home in the presence of her loving family.
She was born on January 21, 1946. She is preceded in death by her husband, Paul Miller; parents, James and Fannie Tew, and her son, Donald Strickland.
Billie is survived by her daughters, Teresa Free and husband Trey,...
J. Douglas McPhail, Jr.
Nov 29, 2017
Mr. James Douglas “Doug” McPhail, Jr., 60, of Durham, passed away on Wednesday, November 29, 2017, at UNC Hospice House of Pittsboro.
He was born on January 27, 1957 in Fayetteville to James and the late Lula McPhail .
Doug is survived by his father, James McPhail, Sr.; sister Ann Matthews and husband Marc; and niece, Taylor Thomason and husband...
Gisela Ella Holbert
Nov 27, 2017
Gisela Ella Holbert, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, November 27, 2017.
A graveside memorial service is planned for 11am on Friday, December 8, 2017 at Main Post Cemetery.
Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.
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