Obituaries

Feb 3, 2017

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Jan 23, 2017

Services are private for the family only at her request.

Jan 23, 2017

Mrs. Elfriede F. Schrimpf Capps, 86, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, January 23, 2017. She was born on June 6, 1930 in Munich, Germany. She was preceded in death by her parents, husband Ret. U.S. Air Force MSGT Arthur Gwyn Capps and a son U.S. Army Sgt. Walter Robert Capps. She was a member of Christus Victor Lutheran...

Jan 21, 2017

Zettie Mae Fowler, 92 born September 26, 1924 in Robeson County, daughter of the late Oscar and Rittie Locklear, peacefully passed into her heavenly resting place on January 21, 2017. She is preceded in death by her first husband Clarence Hammond and her last husband Thomas Fowler, as well as her son Clarence Jr. She leaves behind to cherish her...

Jan 18, 2017

Annie Gore, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 18, 2017, at Heritage Place. She was born on November 30, 1934 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Fulton and Stella Chestnut.   She was preceded in death by her husband, Luther M. Gore, Jr.; son, Jimmy Bourgoyne. Annie loved flowers and soap operas.  She was a dedicated mother and grandmother who...

Jan 16, 2017

Laura Meares, 93, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 16, 2017, at Autumn Care Nursing Facility of Fayetteville. She was born in Tampa, FL on November 26, 1923 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jim and Pearl Russell.  She was predeceased by her son, Jeff Meares. In the 1960’s Laura found success on the golf course, winning several championships.  During the 70’s...

Jan 6, 2017

Mrs. Elsie Maxine Toman, 79, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, January 6, 2017 at her home. She was born on May 13, 1937 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Archie Blackman Alphin and Lena Johnson Alphin. Maxine was lifelong member of Judson Missionary Baptist Church. She was the former secretary at Judson Missionary Baptist Church for over...

Jan 5, 2017

Nancy Rose Fisher Ewing died January 5, 2017 Nancy was born in 1940 in Beaver Dam Township, the eldest daughter of Bertha Miller and Troy Ancil Fisher Her passions in life were gourmet cooking, flower and vegetable gardening, and genealogy research.  She was a member, former president and newsletter editor for the Cumberland County Genealogical Society. In addition to her parents,...

Jan 3, 2017

Mrs. Juanita Culbreth Musselwhite, 90, passed away on Tuesday, January 03, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving family.    She was born on November 10, 1926 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Lilly Mack and Mary Elizabeth Cope Culbreth.    She was also preceded in death by a son James Musselwhite other than her...

Jan 1, 2017

Roger Kent “Ken” Edge, 59, of Parkton, passed away on January 1, 2017, at Carolinas Medical Center in Charlotte. He was born in Fayetteville on May 2, 1957, to the late, John Pink and Annie Mae Edge.  He was preceded in death by 4 brothers and sisters. He enjoyed four wheeling, horseback riding, and the outdoors.   Ken is survived by his...

Dec 30, 2016

Charles H. Blanchard, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, December 30, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in the presence of his loving family. He was born in Cumberland County on July 31, 1942, to the late James and Lela Blanchard. Charles is survived by his wife of 56 years, Reba; sons, Chris Blanchard and wife Denise, Dennis...

Dec 28, 2016

U.S. Army Ret CW4 Harold Glenwood Beale, 82, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, December 28, 2016. He was a veteran of the Korean War and Vietnam War with over 30 years of service receiving numerous medals and commendations. He was preceded in death by a son, Eddie. He is survived by a daughter, a son, and four grandchildren....

Dec 27, 2016

Mrs. Rachel Edge Kinlaw, 93, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016. She was born on February 3, 1923 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Robert Edge and Lula Carter Edge. She was a buyer for Belk-Hensdale Department Store for over 47 years.  Mrs. Kinlaw and husband Tommy Sr. were charter members of Temple Baptist Church which...

Dec 27, 2016

Margaret “Marge” Elizabeth Oliver, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, December 27, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born in Kentucky on August 7, 1945.  Preceding her in death are her parents, Raymond and Veglia Siino, and her son, Robert Schneider, Jr. Left to cherish Marge’s memory are her daughters, Natalie Olson, Sandy Wheeler, and Shannon Oliver;...

Dec 27, 2016

Dec 25, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. SGM John Timothy Diffin, 94, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, December 25, 2016 at Womack Army Medical Center. He was born on March 13, 1922 in Brooklyn, NY. He was a veteran of WWII, Korea, and Vietnam.  He served with the 82nd and 101st Airborne Divisions and retired from the 82nd Airborne Division G-2 in 1975.  He...

Dec 24, 2016

Patsy “Patty Gal” Diane Davis, 61, of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior, on Saturday, December 24, 2016. She was born on April 29, 1955, to the late Charles and Flora Strickland.  Also preceding her in death is her brother, Jerry Turbeville. Patsy took great pride in working in the yard and spending quality time on the back...

Dec 24, 2016

John Kenneth McKee, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, December 24, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in the presence of his loving family. He is from Bladenboro.  Born to the late Luther and Ruby Edwards McKee on October 13, 1936.  He proudly served in the Air Force and National Guard.  He humbly served his Lord, at Grace Baptist Church, holding...

Dec 22, 2016

Larry Stevens McPhail, aka Turtle, went to be with the Lord on Dec. 22, 2016 surrounded by loved ones, one day after his 70th birthday.   He is the son of previously deceased Eugene Holt McPhail and Ruby Barefoot McPhail. He is survived by his wife of 45 years, Carole Douglas McPhail, daughter, Nicole Kuhn, son-in-law, Jason Kuhn, and the lights...

Dec 18, 2016

Mrs. Gertrude Maria Dietl Jones, 90, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, December 18, 2016, at Heritage Place. She was born on August 3, 1926 in Munich, Germany to the late Emil and Maria Dausch Dietl. She was preceded in death by her husband Henry Harrison Jones (Ret.) Special Forces U.S. Army CSM. She is survived by her son...