Obituaries

Mary Ann Bissette

Mary Ann Bissette

Aug 11, 2024

Mary Ann Bissette, 83, of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, August 11, 2024. 

She was born in Fayetteville on January 1, 1941, to the late Mary Catherine and James H. Wilson. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 61 years WA Bissette; and grandson, Jacob Greene.

Mary Ann was a founding member of...

Nora Bawaan Norton

Nora Bawaan Norton

Aug 9, 2024

US Army Ret. CW4 Nora Bawaan Norton, 74, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, August 9, 2024.

 She was born in the Philippines on November 18, 1949, to the late Esther and Leon Bawaan. Also preceding her in death is her brother, Henry Bawaan.

Following in the footsteps of her family (Father, Brother, and Sister), Nora proudly served her country in...

David B. Frazelle

David B. Frazelle

Jul 30, 2024

David Blair Frazelle, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away at his residence, Tuesday, July 30, 2024.

Mr. Frazelle was born October 6, 1951, in Onslow County to the late Charlie J Frazelle and Myra Godfrey Frazelle. He graduated from Hoggard High School in Wilmington, NC. He went on to complete a BS in Accounting at UNC Chapel Hill. After graduating from UNC,...

Brian Eric Williams

Brian Eric Williams

Jul 28, 2024

On July 28th, 2024, God called another one of his servant's home. Mr. Brian Eric Williams, he was born on May 29th, 1963, to the late John Curtis and Helen (Rodgers) Williams.

Brian grew up spending time between Vass and Southern Pines North Carolina. He loved producing music and spending time with family and friends. He also loved a good steak....

James Johnson Jr.

James Johnson Jr.

Jul 28, 2024

James Johnson Jr.,90, of Spring Lake passed away on July 28, 2024.

He was born on August 14, 1933, in Clairton, PA to the late James and Reba Johnson. Also preceding him in death are his two sons.

James proudly served his country through joining the Army. While he was in the service James enjoyed spending his time boxing. He spent twenty-three...

Doris Parnell Cooper

Doris Parnell Cooper

Jul 28, 2024

Mrs. Doris Parnell Cooper, 92, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord on Sunday, July 28, 2024.

Doris was born in Robeson County to the late Clarence and Sallie Parnell. She was an ordained minister, a counselor, and studied the Bible through Fayetteville Community for seven years. She was also former owner and operator of Do Mart Insurance Company...

Jean C. Wright

Jean C. Wright

Jul 28, 2024

Jean Coleman Wright, 93, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on July 28, 2024. 

Jean was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on July 7, 1931 to the late George Lacey Coleman, Sr. and Dorothy Jones Coleman. She grew up in Fayetteville, NC and graduated from Massey Hill High School in 1949. She was married and divorced from the late Paul Wright.

Petite...

John Hilbert Bullard, IV.

John Hilbert Bullard, IV.

Jul 27, 2024

John Hilbert Bullard, IV., 39, of Fayetteville, passed away unexpectedly on Saturday, July 27, 2024, at his residence.

He was a lifelong resident of Cumberland County and was a graduate of Cape Fear High School.

John is survived by his children, Kamarie and Korben; mother, Sandra; father, Bill; sister, Christina; and niece, Riley. 

A Celebration of John’s Life will be held at a...

Enrique Ramos

Enrique Ramos

Jul 25, 2024

Enrique Ramos, 76, of Fayetteville passed away surrounded by family on July 25, 2024.

He was born on August 10, 1947, to the late Abadesa and Louis Ramos in Humacao, Puerto Rico. Also preceding him in death is twin brother, John Ramos and sister, Brunilda Ramirez.

Enrique proudly served his country with the United States Marine Corp as a sergeant from 1966-1969....

Carol Ann Hazzard

Carol Ann Hazzard

Jul 23, 2024

Carol Ann Hazzard, 74, of Fayetteville passed away on July 23, 2024.

She was born on October 4, 1949, in Fayetteville to the late Walter Parker Sr. and Mildred Brown.

As we remember the beautiful, wonderful, kind, caring and loving woman she was, let us all take comfort that her beautiful soul was called to Heaven peacefully. She is in The Kingdom...

MSgt Kerem J. Simpson

MSgt Kerem J. Simpson

Jul 21, 2024

MSgt Kerem J. Simpson, 32, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, July 21, 2024.

Kerem was born in Fayetteville to Nermin and the late Cliff Simpson on August 18, 1991. He is survived by his loving wife of six years, Carissa; his beloved son, Kamil Simpson; his mother, Nermin Simpson; his brother, Kenan Simpson; and his nephews, Elias and Adam. He...

Bruce W. Hudson

Bruce W. Hudson

Jul 21, 2024

Bruce W. Hudson, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on July 21, 2024.He is survived by his wife, Barbara Hudson; son, Bruce W. Hudson, II, and daughter, Vickie Lynn Hudson.There will be no services at this time.Services are entrusted to Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc. 

Robert Albert "Bobby" Dail

Robert Albert "Bobby" Dail

Jul 17, 2024

Robert Albert “Bobby” Dail of Fayetteville, passed peacefully in his home the night of Wednesday, July 17, 2024 surrounded by his family.

Born November 15, 1935, in LaGrange, NC, he was the youngest of six, the son of the late John Pinkney Dail, Sr and Mina Stroud. Bobby worked on the farm, in the fields with his parents and siblings; having...

Dasan Wayne Driggers

Dasan Wayne Driggers

Jul 15, 2024

Dasan Wayne Driggers, 20, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, July 15, 2024.

The family will welcome friends from 5-7pm on Sunday, July 28, 2024, at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.  A funeral service is scheduled for 2pm on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service.

Dasan is survived by his mother, Tashann Jones; father, Dennis Driggers; step-father, Maurice Jones; siblings,...

George Graham Davis, Jr.

George Graham Davis, Jr.

Jul 15, 2024

George Graham Davis, Jr, 88, of Wade, passed away peacefully at Moore Regional Hospital on Monday, July 15, 2024.

He was born in Cumberland County on May 6, 1936, to the late George Graham Davis, Sr. and Marie Elaine McDonald Davis. George was also preceded in death by his wife of 44 years, Magdalene “Mag” Brewer Davis; his daughter, Laura Ann...

Donna Sue Oxendine

Donna Sue Oxendine

Jul 10, 2024

Mrs. Donna Sue Oxendine, 57, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord on Wednesday, July 10, 2024.

Donna called it like she saw it. We love her and we will miss her.

Donna is survived by her husband, Carlton Oxendine; two children, Christina (Harold) and Anthony; two grandchildren, Arianna and Haley; stepchildren, Carlton Oxendine Jr., Michael Oxendine, Derrick Oxendine, and...

Bilhildis "Hilda" Cheney

Bilhildis "Hilda" Cheney

Jul 9, 2024

Bilhildis “Hilda” Cheney, 95, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, July 9, 2024.

Hilda was born in Germany and was a proud member of the German Club of Fayetteville.

A memorial service will be held on Saturday, July 20, 2024, at noon at Sullivan’s Highland Chapel. The family will receive friends following the service.

Hilda is survived by...

Robert "Bob" Grunden, Jr.

Robert "Bob" Grunden, Jr.

Jul 6, 2024

Robert “Bob” Grunden, Jr., 67, of Fayetteville, passed away July 6, 2024, at his residence.

Bob was born in Easton, Maryland on February 12, 1957, to the late Robert and Alice Grunden. He proudly served in the US Army and he also worked for many years with PWC in Fayetteville.

A graveside service will be held Thursday, July 18, 2024, at noon...

Alvis Bryan Carr, Jr.

Alvis Bryan Carr, Jr.

Jul 5, 2024

Alvis Bryan Carr, Jr., 85, of Fayetteville passed away on July 5, 2024.

Bryan was born in Goldsboro on December 22, 1938, to the late Alvis and Ester Carr. Also preceding him in death is his brother, Bob Carr and niece, Sharon Carr.

Bryan was a proud member of the Massey Hill Lions Club for over 50 years. This earned him a...

Kayla Joy Nord

Kayla Joy Nord

Jul 2, 2024

Kayla Joy Nord, born January 19, 2004, passed away on July 2, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC. Kayla was born at Womack Army Medical Center in Fort Bragg, North Carolina to Sattin Ramos (mother) and Kevin M Nord (father). Kayla grew up in Fayetteville, North Carolina and grew up spending many summers visiting her father, a soldier in Hawaii and family...