Obituaries

Gisela Ella Holbert

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.

Mary Luz Johanson

Mary Luz Johanson

Nov 23, 2017

Mary Luz Johanson, 60, passed away Thursday, November 23, 2017, in Barcelona, Spain. 

She was born in Lima, Peru, on March 13, 1957, to the late Grimalda Gutierrez Galvez and Maximiliano Durand Diaz. 

She is survived by her two daughters, Lyris Ivy Lovett and Priscilla Caroll Johanson, and two granddaughters, Sayuri Gonzalez and Isabella Hernandez, of Fayetteville, North Carolina.

She is...

Cecilia F. Faas

Cecilia F. Faas

Nov 18, 2017

Cecilia G. Fass passed away on Saturday Nov 18, 2017 in her own bed attended by her daughters.

She was born on November 20, 1923.

She married Frederick Faas Dec 29, 1945. They had known each other since grade school in New York City, and they were married for 60 years. After he returned from service with Merrill’s Marauders, they...

Margot T. Binas

Margot T. Binas

Nov 17, 2017

Margot T. Binas, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, November 17, 2017, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born on February 5, 1933 in Munich, Germany.

Margot is survived by her good friends Donna Staples and husband John of Fayetteville, Veronika Townsend and husband William of Raeford, and Ellen Edgell.

A memorial service honoring her life is...

Norman Reese Helms, Sr.

Norman Reese Helms, Sr.

Nov 16, 2017

Norman Helms, Sr., 80, of Fayetteville, passed away at home on Thursday, November 16, 2017, in the presence of his loving family.

He was born on October 25, 1937.

Norman is survived by four children and many grandchildren and great grandchildren.

A private family gathering will be held at a later date.

Online condolences may be expressed at sullivanshighland.com.

Services...

Wilma Williams

Wilma Williams

Nov 14, 2017

Wilma Crumpler Williams, 88, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, November 14, 2017, at Johnston Medical Center.

She was born in Cumberland County on July 2, 1929 to the late Austin and Mattie Crumpler.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Jacob Williams; siblings, Estelle Cade, Christine Horne, Royce Crumpler, Willa Matthews, and Douglas Crumpler.

Wilma is survived...

Rev. Lawrence E. Lugar

Rev. Lawrence E. Lugar

Nov 10, 2017

Rev. Lawrence E. Lugar, 90, died November 10 at his home in Fayetteville, N.C.

Rev. Lugar was born in Roanoke, Virginia and a graduate of Jefferson High School. He served in the U.S. Navy during World War II .

Following his discharge, he attended National Business College, before attending and graduating from Ferrum Junior College, now Ferrum College. He received...

Julia Owens Ramsey

Julia Owens Ramsey

Nov 6, 2017

Julia Faye Owens Ramsey Julia O. Ramsey passed away early Monday morning, November 6, 2017, at Novant Presbyterian Hospital in Charlotte, North Carolina. She was 89 years old.

She was born in Pavo, Georgia to William Nelson Owens and Frances America Holloway.

She met the love of her life, David Ramsey, in Youth Fellowship. They married on November 2, 1944...

Cora Sue Nance

Cora Sue Nance

Nov 3, 2017

Cora Sue Nance, 79, of Cameron, passed away at her home on Friday, November 3, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Robeson County on May 23, 1938 to the late James Berry and Letha Nance.  Preceding her in death are her grandson, Brandon Hopper, sisters, Ruby Peterson, Gladys Taylor; brothers, JB Nance, Ted Nance, and...

U.S. Army Ret. Staff Sgt. Robert Junior Leonard

U.S. Army Ret. Staff Sgt. Robert Junior Leonard

Oct 27, 2017

U.S. Army Ret. Staff Sgt. Robert Junior Leonard, 66, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, October 27, 2017 at his home.

He was born on August 26, 1951 in Lexington, NC to the late Robert James Leonard and Mary Alice Gulledge Leonard. He was a United States Military veteran with over 20 years of honorable service receiving numerous medals...

Evelyn B. Crane

Evelyn B. Crane

Oct 25, 2017

Evelyn Beebe Taylor Crane, 89, of Fayetteville, passed away at Carolina Inn on Wednesday, October 25, 2017, while surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Fayette, AL on April 3, 1928 to the late Eldon and Altie Taylor.  Also preceding her in death is her grandson, Benjamin Fortenberry. 

Being part of an Air Force Family, she traveled the...

Bonita Marie Hoffman-Roselle

Bonita Marie Hoffman-Roselle

Oct 25, 2017

At the present time all funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.  We are honored to be currently helping the family carry out her wishes. 

 

U.S. Army SGT Juha Paljarvi

U.S. Army SGT Juha Paljarvi

Oct 23, 2017

U.S. Army SGT Juha Tapio Paljarvi, 44, stationed at Ft. Bragg, originally from Falls Church, VA, passed away on Monday, October 23, 2017.

He was born in Bryan College Station, TX on June 27, 1973, to Maiju and Jukka Paljarvi.  Throughout his life he has had the opportunity to travel allowing him to study history and he especially loved the...

Christopher "Chris" Lee Reep

Christopher "Chris" Lee Reep

Oct 11, 2017

Mr. Christopher “Chris” Lee Reep, 35, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord, on Wednesday, October 11, 2017 surrounded by his loving family.

He was born on March 22, 1982, in Cumberland County, NC to Charles Robert Reep and Margaret Welch Reep.

He was preceded in death by his father and a nephew Joshua Parker. He was...

Jerry Thomas Toler

Jerry Thomas Toler

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...

Clarissa  "Chris" Odom

Clarissa "Chris" Odom

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...

Judy Carol Davis

Judy Carol Davis

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...

Larry Cedric Johnson

Larry Cedric Johnson

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...

Bennie N. Jones, Sr.

Bennie N. Jones, Sr.

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...

Curtis Dowd

Curtis Dowd

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...