George Norman Russ
Mar 13, 2025
With profound sadness, the family of George Norman Russ announces his passing on March 13, 2025. He was a beloved husband, father, and friend, cherished by all who had the privilege of knowing him.
Norm was preceded in death by his mother, Jessie Russ; his father, Alonza Russ; and his first wife, Susan Whitley Russ. He is survived by his loving...
Joseph W. Dow
Mar 11, 2025
Joseph Walter Dow, age 86, passed away peacefully on March 11th. He served honorably in the U.S. Army, completing tours in Germany. After his military service, Joe dedicated his life to public service in the power industry.
Joe is survived by his loving family: his daughter Katheleen Adams and her husband Chris, along with their children Travis and his wife Vanessa,...
Donald E. Merritt
Mar 4, 2025
Mr. Donald Eugene Merritt, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Donald was born November 19, 1933, in Wake County, NC. He served his country in the United States Marine Corps. Following his service, he worked for National Van Lines as a household goods mover for over 40 years. He took great...
Joseph B. Pigliacampo
Mar 1, 2025
Joseph B. Pigliacampo, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 1, 2025. He was born in a small town on Italy’s Adriatic coast. Preceding him in death were his parents and sister MaryAnn.
Joe spent his early years in a farmhouse with a dirt floor before his family immigrated to the United States when he was 14 years old....
Donna Jean Park
Feb 26, 2025
A loving daughter, sister, wife, mother, Nana, and friend to so many people. She was loved by all who knew her. She never met a stranger and would talk to anyone and always had a smile on her face. She had such a loving heart, and her kindness always shined through. She’s always willing to go to the extra mile...
Curtis Mitchel Barnes
Feb 24, 2025
Curtis Mitchel Barnes gained his wings and left this earthly home to his heavenly home on February 24, 2025.
Born May 6, 1954, to Arch Franklin Barnes and Letha West Barnes in Robeson Co., NC. He is preceded in death by his parents, his brothers, Glen Barnes, Earl Barnes, Junior Barnes, Hubert Barnes, Eugene Barnes, sisters, Margaret Watts, Ruby Collins, and...
Deborah Elaine Helton
Feb 21, 2025
Deborah "Deb" or ''Ma" Elaine Helton, 60, passed away on February 21, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born on December 19, 1964, Deborah lived a life filled with laughter, love, and an undeniable zest for fun. She was a wild woman that lit up any room she was in, known for her infectious joy and carefree spirit. She wasn’t afraid...
Jay Bethea
Feb 18, 2025
Jay Bethea age 84 of Hope Mills NC entered the gates of heaven on February 18th 2025 after a battle with vascular Dementia in his home surrounded by his family, whom he loved with all his heart.
Jay was born in Dunn NC to his parents, Allen and Pearl Bethea who proceeded him in death. Jay graduated from 71st high school...
Alexis Carol Anderson
Feb 15, 2025
Alexis Carol Anderson, 74, of Fayetteville, passed peacefully from an extended illness on Saturday, February 15, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Brisbane, Queensland, Australia on February 26, 1950, to the late Henry Kelvin and Marjorie Mae Smith. She was also preceded in death by her daughter, Victoria Marie Anderson; grandsons, Cody Shane Steele and John Austin...
Mary Tyson Reynolds
Feb 1, 2025
Mary Tyson Reynolds, 85, of Eastover, NC passed away on February 1, 2025, surrounded by her loving family.
She was born in Sampson Co., NC on December 14, 1939, to the late Roy and Margaret Tyson. Mary was also preceded in death by her loving husband of 40 years, Frank; brothers, Archie, Alton, and David; sisters, Elizabeth and Inez.
Mary grew up...
Charles Luther Martin, Jr.
Feb 1, 2025
Charles Luther Martin, Jr., 67, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, February 1, 2025.
He was born on July 4, 1957, to the late Charles Luther Martin, Sr and Judith Carol Hall. Also preceding him in death was his brother, Reggie Davis.
Charles was an avid gardener. He had a flower bed which he would spend hours taking care of. When...
Ernest A. Hernandez
Jan 29, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Ernest Hernandez, a devoted family man, who left us on January 29, 2025, at the age of 77. Born on December 4, 1947, in South San Francisco, California, Ernest lived a life filled with love, dedication, and passionate pursuits.
Ernest was the beloved son of Elidio and Dolores Hernandez. After...
Bryce Uygar Gregory
Jan 22, 2025
Bryce Uygar Gregory, 27, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 22, 2025.
He was born in Turkey on September 25, 1997.
Left to cherish Bryce’s memory are his parents, Christopher and Hulya Gregory; sister Melodi Gregory; grandparents, Leon and Patricia Gregory, Fatma Watkins; aunts, Michelle Gregory, Gul (Scott) Fasulo, Arzu (Ceylan) Taniskan, Isha (Halil) Korkmaz, Butul Korkmaz, Lulu Dilara Summers; uncle,...
Debra Colette Mitchell
Jan 22, 2025
Debra Colette Mitchell, 74, passed away in the home she shared with her son and grandson in Fayetteville, North Carolina in the early hours of a snowy morning on January 22, 2025.
Debra was welcomed into this world by the late Mary ‘Melcena’ and A.B. Mitchell, Jr. in Snyder, Texas on June 10, 1950. She spent the majority of her childhood...
Suk Guss
Jan 22, 2025
Mrs. Suk Guss, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away January 22, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Suk was born in Korea on October 24, 1942, to the late Man Soon Lee and Joon Hung Yun.
The family will receive friends Tuesday, January 28, 2025, from 2 to 5 pm at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service.
Suk is survived by her husband of 48...
Timothy M. Cannon
Jan 18, 2025
Timothy M. Cannon, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 18, 2025 peacefully at home surrounded by his family.
He was born on February 24, 1947, in Cumberland Co., NC to the late Nathan Joy Cannon, Sr. and Sallie Adelaide Wallace. Also preceding him in death was his sisters, Juanita Huff, Gwendolyn Covas, Brenda Bunce, and Marie Bundy; and brother, Nathan...
Earl Simon Jones, Jr.
Jan 15, 2025
Earl Simon Jones, Jr., 65, passed away with his loving family at his side on January 15, 2025.
He was born in Fayetteville, NC, on October 23, 1959, to Annette and Earl Simon Jones, Sr.
Earl graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in 1977 where he was a star all-conference basketball player. In college, he played basketball at Saint Andrews Presbyterian in...
Robert Paul Turpin
Jan 14, 2025
(Ret.) LTC Robert Paul Turpin, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 14, 2025.
He was born in New York City, NY on June 11, 1934, to the late Louis and Ella Turpin. Also, preceding Robert in death was his sister, Maddy Smith, brother, Tom Turpin, and nephew, Lin Smith.
Robert enjoyed playing basketball and baseball in high school. He continued playing...
Virginia Lloyd
Jan 11, 2025
Virginia “Ginny” Lloyd, 77, passed away peacefully at home in Fayetteville on January 11th after a battle with cancer. She was a loving wife, mother, sister, and grandmother to her family and a friend to all she met.
She was born and raised in Passaic, NJ. She filled her youth at the lake with lifeguarding, swimming, and diving with her three...
Shirley E. Fournier
Jan 5, 2025
Shirley E. Fournier, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on January 5, 2025, at her home.
She was born in Cumberland Co., NC on November 27, 1943, to the late Sidney and Emma Shambach.
Shirley loved Jehovah God and his son Jesus. You would always find her studying her Bible and talking to people about the Bible. She was a cat lover as...
