Obituaries

Elizabeth "Betty" DeVane

Elizabeth "Betty" DeVane

Apr 22, 2017

Elizabeth “Betty” Schultz DeVane, 90, of Pinehurst, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 22, 2017, at FirstHealth Hospice in West End.

She was born in Charleston, SC, on July 3, 1926, to the late Lorenzo and Daisy Simmons Schultz.  She attended the University of South Carolina.

Betty leaves behind her daughter Elizabeth “Boo” DeVane and husband Ron Gibson...

Elfriede Carolyn Edwards

Elfriede Carolyn Edwards

Apr 22, 2017

Elfriede “Fritzie” Edwards, 82, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, April 22, 2017 at Kindred Hospital in Greensboro surrounded by her loving family.

She was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 15, 1934 to the late Fred and Amelia Zendler.  She was preceded in death by her sister, Rosemarie McCluskey.

A firm believer in Christ and...

Helen L. Brown

Helen L. Brown

Apr 21, 2017

Helen Albert Brown, 90, of Charlotte, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away at her residence on Friday, April 21, 2017.

She was born in Pulaski, VA on August 22, 1926 to the late Cabell M. and Opal Williams Albert.  She was preceded in death by her husband of 64 years, Ed Brown; brothers, Doug “Sonny” and Tommy Albert; and step-mother, Eula...

Marie Gretel DeMattos

Marie Gretel DeMattos

Apr 19, 2017

Marie G. DeMattos, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2017, at Autumn Care Nursing Home.

She was born in Germany on March 12, 1934.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Ernest.

Marie is survived by her sons, Charlie Moore and wife Christie of Charlotte, Dennis Fischer and wife Ulla of Hope Mills; sister, Kathryn Moore...

Mrs. Bernice L. Oxendine

Mrs. Bernice L. Oxendine

Apr 18, 2017

Mrs. Bernice L. Oxendine, age 79 of Fayetteville, NC, departed this life on April 18, 2017, she was born on December 17, 1937 in Columbus County.

She was preceded in death by her husband Purcell Oxendine, her father, John Luther Burnett, mother, Bertha Lee Burnett; two sisters, Sarah Locklear and Dorothy Barefoot and one son  Percy Oxendine, and a  close...

Mr. Royce Leroy Nunnery

Mr. Royce Leroy Nunnery

Apr 4, 2017

Mr. Royce Leroy Nunnery, 87, of Vander, NC, born in Stedman, NC on February 23, 1930. He was a retired farmer and maintenance textile worker. He was born to the late Alexander and Mary Elizabeth Nunnery who preceded him in death. Also, preceding him in death, his wife Mary Jean Nunnery, and siblings Cletha Hall, George Nunnery, Clarence Nunnery, Jasper...

Ms. Grace Dinmore Bland

Ms. Grace Dinmore Bland

Mar 31, 2017

Ms. Grace Anne Dinmore Bland, 72, passed peacefully on Friday, March 31st at Woodlands Nursing Home in Fayetteville. Grace was born on June 3, 1944 in Pennsylvania. She was a member of St. Matthews United Methodist Church. She was preceded in death by her parents, Josephine F. Dinmore and David W. Dinmore. Grace is survived by her daughter, Joanne M....

Mrs. Mary Louise Willoughby Haddock

Mrs. Mary Louise Willoughby Haddock

Mar 24, 2017

Mary Louise Willoughby Haddock passed away at home on Friday, March 24, 2017.   She was born to the late Heber Willoughby and Mary Turner Willoughby  of Pitt County, North Carolina on October 2, 1927.   Mrs. Haddock was married to the late Russell D. Haddock and they made their home in Fayetteville, North Carolina until her recent move to Peachtree City, Georgia....

Ms. Nancy C. Williams

Ms. Nancy C. Williams

Mar 24, 2017

Nancy Williams, 44, of Wade, passed away on Friday, March 24, 2017 at WakeMed in Raleigh. She was born in Fayetteville on March 13, 1973. Nancy is survived by her daughter, Skyler Williams; son, Shane Williams; parents, Patricia Branch and Harvey Williams; sister, Wendy Ross; brother, Zack Wages; several aunts, uncles, and cousins, and her beloved dogs, Rebel and Sophia....

Mrs. Sheila M. Segura

Mrs. Sheila M. Segura

Mar 22, 2017

Sheila Marie Segura, 58, of Cameron, passed away on Wednesday, March 22, 2017, at Womack Army Medical Center. She was born in Fayetteville on October 7, 1958 to Sarah and the late Carroll Gray.   She was very headstrong yet giving.  She always thought of others before herself.  She loved to cook and entertain. Sheila is survived by her husband of 17 years,...

Mrs. JoAnn Cowan Blair Crumpler

Mrs. JoAnn Cowan Blair Crumpler

Mar 20, 2017

Mrs. JoAnn B. Crumpler, 82, passed peacefully on Monday, March 20, 2017 at her home in Fayetteville. JoAnn was born on March 18, 1935 in Asheville, NC to the late Albert J. Cowan and Beulah V. Powers.  Employed by the State of North Carolina, she worked as a deputy clerk in the Recorders Court and later, the Estates Division of the...

Mr. Adam DeVincenzo

Mr. Adam DeVincenzo

Mar 19, 2017

Adam DeVincenzo, 45, of Hope Mills, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 19, 2017. He was born in Queens, NY on March 5, 1972 to Barbara Sonin-Robbins and Anthony DeVincenzo. He had a passion for planes, cars, animals, and cooking.  He enjoyed life but he took great pleasure in making others laugh.  He left a positive impression on his co-workers...

U.S. Army Ret. MSG.  Jose Moises Johanson

U.S. Army Ret. MSG. Jose Moises Johanson

Mar 18, 2017

Jose Moises Johanson, 59, passed away Saturday, March 18, 2017, in Durham, North Carolina.   He was born in Cajabamba, Peru, on April 19, 1957, to the late Alfonso Johanson Fuentes and Maria Pelaez de Johanson.   He is survived by his wife, Mary Lu Johanson, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and his three daughters, Lyris Ivy Lovett, of Montclair, Virginia, Priscilla Caroll...