Obituaries

Dec 17, 2016

James Sydney Finch departed this life to go to the room Jesus has prepared for him in His Father’s house on 17 December 2016. James retired from the U.S. Army with a rank of Chief warrant Officer (CW4) after 23 years of service, then from Kelly Springfield Tire/Goodyear Tire after 17 years. James will be greatly missed not only by...

Dec 13, 2016

Mary P. Kitchell, 71, of Fayetteville NC formally of Hackettstown NJ passed away December 13,2016.  Mary was the beloved wife of the late Andrew Kitchell.  She is predeceased by her parents William A. and Clara D. Power and her brother Michael D. Power.  She is survived by her three nieces Noel C., Jennifer K., and Aimee E. Power, and by her cousin Judie...

Dec 12, 2016

Mary Elizabeth “Lib” Trawick McKethan, of Fayetteville went to be with her Lord on December 12, 2016 at the Hope Mills Retirement Center.  Her family members were at her side in her last hours. She was born in Roberson County on September 17, 1921 to the late Rev. W.F. and Trula E. Trawick. She was preceded in death by her husband...

Dec 12, 2016

Mrs. Harriet Mays Hyman, 89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, December 12, 2016 at her home surrounded by her loving family and a host of friends. She was born on September 13, 1927 in Florence, SC to the late Alfred Lee Mays and Mary Sheppard Mays. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, sister and friend. She is...

Dec 11, 2016

Samuel Austin Griffin JR, age 61 of Fayetteville NC passed away on December 11, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by family and loved ones. He was born on January 9, 1955 in Bradenton FL to the late Samuel Austin Griffin Sr and Shirley Ann Griffin. He was a loving father, grandpa, brother, uncle, and friend. He is...

Dec 8, 2016

Elizabeth (Betty) Fisher passed away peacefully December 8th surrounded by family and friends.  She was preceded in death by her husband Ira Fisher, and her parents Jim and Isabel Simmerman.  She is survived by her son Robb Fisher, grandson Malachi Fisher both of Syracuse, NY, sisters Mary Groening (Bill) of Fayetteville, NC and Ellen Connors (Bruce) of Sharpsburg, GA. She left behind...

Dec 7, 2016

Dec 5, 2016

Mrs. Armande Josephine Shields, 90, of Fort Bragg, NC passed away on Monday, December 5, 2016 at her home. She was born on January 25, 1926 in France to the late Joseph Armand and Leoni Harth Loescher. A homemaker and  loving wife, mother, grand-mother and great-grandmother. Left behind to carry on her legacy are two sons Joe Shields and wife Sherri,...

Dec 5, 2016

Michael R. Pluhta of Fayetteville passed away on December 5, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born in Braddock, PA, to the late Michael F. and Stephanie A. Pluhta. Mike proudly served as a tank commander and sergeant in the 1st Calvary unit of the U.S. Army.  During his enlistment, he was stationed in Korea and in Germany.  He...

Dec 5, 2016

Donald Lee Jones Age 84, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Monroeville, passed away Monday, December 5, 2016, surrounded by his loving family. Beloved husband of the late Dorothy Ann (Gunsallus) Jones for 60 years. Loving father of Donna L. (Brian) Israel-Sapp, Diane B. (the late Edgar) Norman, and Darcy L. Jones. Proud grandfather of Nick Israel and Amanda Vanderhoef and...

Dec 4, 2016

Marilyn Joyce Staats, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Evart, MI, on May 24, 1942 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Jesse and Alice Staats. Marilyn was a strong person who could always find a silver lining in every situation.  She was always willing to give of herself if it...

Nov 18, 2016

George Brown, U.S. Army SFC (Ret), 80, of Fayetteville, passed away at his home in the presence of his family on Friday, November 18, 2016. He was born in Cumberland County on May 6, 1936, to the late Lincoln and Lena Brown.  Preceding him in death was his wife, Annie Pearl Brown, siblings, Lonnie Jr., Lydia Elizabeth Washington, Lois Shirley, and...

Nov 15, 2016

Molly Meghan Peterson, 37, died peacefully in her home on November 15, 2016 after a long, courageous battle with Huntington’s Disease. Molly was born on July 20, 1979 in Wiesbaden, Germany. The daughter of Terry, a member of 82nd Airborne and Nancy, an Administrator at Carolina Inn Assisted Living Facility, they made several moves around the world including Germany, Fayetteville,...

Nov 14, 2016

Ms. Alisa Kay Thweatt, 45, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, November 14, 2016 at UNC Hospital. She was born on May 19, 1971, in Fayetteville, NC to Dan O. Thweatt and Rose Thweatt.  She was preceded in death by her father. Alisa, is survived by her mother Rose Thweatt of the home; one sister Ashley Parker and husband Timothy...

Nov 7, 2016

Nov 3, 2016

Jo Hamilton was born November 3, 1934 and died November 2, 2016. She is survived by three children, Steve Brown, Teresa Gentrup and Keith Brown. Eight grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A graveside service will be held on December 3, 2016 at 3:30 p.m. at Lafayette Memorial Gardens in Fayetteville, NC.

Nov 1, 2016

Mr. Maurice Leslie Suggs, 74 of the Cedar Creek Community of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Tuesday, November 1, 2016 at his home surrounded by his loving family.   Maurice was born on October 4, 1942 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Lubie and Julia Horne Suggs. He was a lifelong member of Judson Missionary Baptist Church.  Maurice retired from Civil...

Oct 31, 2016

Mrs. Lottie Elizabeth Grimsley, 99, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, October 31, 2016 at home surrounded by her loving family. She was born on March 26, 1917 to the Ernest David Smithman and Sarah Elizabeth Creech Smithman. She was a lifelong member of First Baptist Church on Anderson Street in Fayetteville.  She retired from the Capitol Department Store. She...

Oct 28, 2016

Gladys M. Collins Williams, 86, died Friday October 28th. She was born in Belfast, NY. She was preceded in death by husband Lloyd K. Williams and youngest son Dale L. Williams. She is survived by two brothers Donald and Rodney Collins. Children, Charles I. Williams, Connie (Mac) Mcknabb, and Brenda (Clayton) Tyndall. Three granddaughters Joelle (Alex) Gali, Jonna (Paul) Folker,...

Oct 24, 2016

Etta Richey Cameron Ruff, 94, of Fayetteville, passed away at her home on Monday, October 24, 2016. She was born in Piedmont, SC on September 22, 1922 to the late H.W. and Frances Richey.  She is preceded in death by her husband, Hugh Clifton Cameron, Jr. Etta taught many wonderful children at Westlawn Elementary which later became Alma O. Easom Elementary...