Obituaries

Oct 10, 2017

Mr. Jerry Thomas Toler, 75, of the Cedar Creek Community, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, October 10, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born on December 18, 1941 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Alkie and Rena Toler.

He retired from J.C. Penny’s Department Store with over 20 years of Service. Preceding him in...

Oct 8, 2017

Clarissa Ann Virginia Joyce Odom passed away peacefully at home surrounded by her family on October 8, 2017.  Born January, 2, 1941, in Martinsville, VA, Clarissa was the oldest child & only daughter of Clarence Russell Joyce & Adelaide Price Joyce.  Clarissa or, "Chris", as she was fondly referred to by friends & loved ones, grew up largely in North...

Oct 3, 2017

Judy Davis, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

She was born Lancaster, SC on November 3, 1943 to the late Melvin and Margie Criminger.

Judy is survived by her daughter, Holly Turlington and husband Shawn; son Eddie Davis; grandchildren Joseph Davis, Michael Davis, Jessica Davis, Devan Turlington, Brooke Turlington, Caitlin...

Sep 29, 2017

Larry Cedric Johnson, 75, of Eastover, passed away peacefully at his home on Friday, September 29, 2017.

He was born on January 27, 1942.

Larry is survived by his wife, Claudia; two sons, Samuel and Jason; six grandchildren; and three brothers, Robert, Donald, and Mitchell Johnson.

The family will receive friends for a time of remembrance from 6 to 8...

Sep 28, 2017

Bennie N. Jones, Sr., 55, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2017, at his home.

He was born in Lumberton on January 15, 1962.  He loved fishing, building houses,  spending time with his children, grandchild, and friends.

Bennie is survived by his daughter, Shiann Jones; son, Bennie Jones, Jr.; grandson, Marshall Jones; mother, Monnie Gray; sisters, Carol Carmain...

Sep 27, 2017

Mr. William Curtis Dowd, 86, of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Wednesday, September 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born on March 28, 1931 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Leonard Curtis and Erma Hearne Dowd. Preceding him in death also is a brother Leonard Eugene Dowd.

Mr. Dowd served his country honorably as a veteran of...

Sep 24, 2017

Shizuyo Naito Morris, Shizuyo Naito Morris 89, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Sunday, September 24, 2017. Memorial: Friday, 1 p.m.,, Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service Chapel. Visitation: Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service, Friday, noon-1 p.m. Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service and Crematory, Inc., of Fayetteville, NC.

Sep 20, 2017

Angela Ryan, 46, of Lillington, passed away on Wednesday, September 20, 2017.

She was born in Fayetteville on December 1, 1970, to David Wells and the late Patty Wells.

Angela is survived by her husband of 20 years, Tim; daughter, Amy Daugherty and husband John Lepper of Buffalo, NY; sons, Joshua Daugherty and fiancée Amanda, Dylan and Dakota Ryan of...

Sep 17, 2017

Miss. Jessica Diane Chandler, 30, of Eastover, NC, passed away on, Sunday, September 17, 2017 at her home.

She was born on June 8, 1987 in Charleston, WV.

Jessica was a graduate of Cape Fear High School and Monk School of Real Estate. She had an avid passion for animals.  Flowers and painting brought so much enjoyment to her.  Jessica...

Sep 12, 2017

Gerald “Gregg” Horton, 54, of Linden, NC passed away on Tuesday, September 12, 2017. He was born on August 2, 1963 in Harnett County, NC.

Gregg loved country music playing his guitar and singing brought him so much enjoyment. Spending time with his grandson D.J. was the pride of his life. Family and friends was one of the most important...

Sep 10, 2017

Mrs. Marilyn Faircloth, 74, of Wade, North Carolina, went home to be with her Heavenly Father on the afternoon of September 10, 2017 surrounded by her loving family. The day of her passing she was celebrating her 56th wedding anniversary with her soul mate Perry.

She was born on January 24, 1943, in Cumberland Co., NC, to the late Isaac...

Sep 8, 2017

Willard “Bill” Davis, Jr., 66, of Fayetteville, passed away at home on Friday, September 8, 2017.

He was born in Richmond, VA, on July 10, 1951, to the late Dorothy and Willard Davis, Sr.  He was preceded in death by his sister, Doris Williams.

As an avid sports fan he truly enjoyed watching UNC play football and the Atlanta Braves...

Sep 7, 2017

Rosemarie Kling Schott, of Fayetteville, passed away on September 7, 2017 at Carriage House Memory Care Facility in Greensboro, NC.  She was born in Pirmasens, Germany on September 14, 1935, the eldest child of Resel and Walter Kling.

Rosie was an incredible woman whose strength and beauty were surpassed only by the love and kindness she had for her family...

Sep 4, 2017

Helen Baker Canady, 85, of Fayetteville, died Monday, September 4, 2017.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Thursday, September 7, 2017, at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street with the Reverend Tom Counts officiating.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Charles L. Canady Sr. and son, Quincy M. Canady. She is survived by her children...

Aug 28, 2017

Aug 25, 2017

Brigitte Pia Kotz, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, August 25, 2017, at her home surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Germany on September 19, 1936.

Brigitte is survived by her husband of 59 years, John; daughter, Dorothy Stewart of Fayetteville; son, Michael Kotz and wife Elizabeth of Shalimar, FL; five grandchildren; and seven great-grandchildren.

A...

Aug 19, 2017

Ethel Faye Haugh, 80, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on August 19, 2017, in the Womack Military Medical Center.

She was born on June 30, 1937, in Johnson County, NC to the late Mr. and Mrs. Harvey Cockrell. Faye was a devoted military wife to Lou Haugh for fifty-nine years, a mom of three children, a loving grandma and great...

Aug 16, 2017

Charles O’Neill Hickman, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, August 17, 2017, at the NC State Veterans Nursing Home.

He was born in Brunswick County, NC on February 19, 1928.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Christine Hickman, son, Ralph Hickman, and daughter Sheila Dent.

Charlie is survived by his children, Hank Hickman of Wilmington, Bobbie-Jean Reid of...

Aug 14, 2017

Barbara Jeanne (‘Tootsy’) Bennett Lambert of Fayetteville, N.C. passed away in the early morning hours of Monday, August 14, 2017 in the comfort of her daughter’s home, surrounded by love. She was born and raised in Elizabethtown, N.C. and was the daughter of the late Dr. & Mrs. Ernest Claxton (E.C.) Bennett. She was the dearly loved mother of Barbara...

Aug 3, 2017

U.S. Army MSG (Ret.) George James Creak, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, August 3, 2017.

A graveside memorial service is planned for 12:00 pm on Wednesday, August 9, 2017, at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery.

Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.