Obituaries

May 20, 2016

Elijio Felipe Rijos, 77, of Cary, passed away on Friday, May 20, 2016 at the VA Nursing Home in Fayetteville. He was born in Manhattan, NY on July 17, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Elijio and Alejandria Rijios, Sr. Elijio is survived by his sisters, Petrita Lane of Cary and husband, Marlin, Anna Penso of Coral Springs, FL,...

May 18, 2016

Betty Davis, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, May 18, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born in Camden, NJ on July 31, 1930. Preceding her in death is her husband, Donald Davis and grandson, Michael Silva. Left to cherish Betty’s memory are her children, James Davis,  Susan Swain and husband, Doug, Connie Reidlinger, Barbara Davis, and...

May 17, 2016

Mrs. Betty Jean Phillips, 68, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, May 17, 2016. She is survived by two daughters, Melissa Ramos (Jose) and Lori Phillips; sister, Linda Dyson; brother, Joseph “Joe” Tyler; five grandchildren and one great-grandson. The family will receive friends from 6:00 p.m. until 8:00 p.m. on Friday, May 20, 2016 at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service....

May 12, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. MSG Richard Earl Sandlin, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 12, 2016, at the Veterans Affairs Medical Center, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born on May 10, 1932, to the late Liston Lloyd and Daisy Belle Adams in Beulaville, NC. A highly decorated Airborne Ranger. Who was equally successful as a husband, father, grandfather,...

May 8, 2016

Elton Reese Atkinson, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, May 8, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born in Fayetteville on May 15, 1929.  He is preceded in death by his parents Allie and Nina Atkinson; and brothers, Allie Atkinson Jr., Harold Atkinson, and Robert Lewis Atkinson. He proudly served in the National Guard for 10 years.  He...

Apr 29, 2016

Edward Vance House, 78, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, April 29, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on April 6, 1938 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert and Sarah House. Edward is survived by his son, Robert House of Parkton; and brothers, Jim and John House. A private family service is planned at Sandhills...

Apr 26, 2016

Apr 26, 2016

Eleanor “Ellie” Jackson (née Eleanor Carol Hopper) died peacefully at home in Fayetteville, NC on April 26, 2016 after a long battle with cancer. She was 78 years old. Ellie is survived by her husband, Dr. Edward Jackson, of Fayetteville, NC; her daughters, Diane Jackson Schnoor of Winchester Virginia and Kristie Jackson Green of Houston Texas; her sons-in-love, Barry Schnoor...

Apr 26, 2016

Apr 25, 2016

Clarence "Ray" Nichols (62) died April 25, 2016 unexpectedly of natural causes. He was born Dec. 20, 1953. He was preceded in death by his father Wyman A. Nichols and his mother Eva D. Nichols.    He is survived by 3 sisters and 2 brothers. Annie Nichols , Donna N. Wheatcraft (Ray), Oppie N. Jordan (Walt), Andrew Nichols (Jackie) and...

Apr 22, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. SFC Keoki “ Mr. U” Uyeno, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away at his residence on Friday, April 22, 2016. He was born on June 19, 1951 in Japan. He proudly served in the Army in the 82 Airbourne. He is survived by his wife of 41 years, Suk; daughter, Monica Uyeno and husband, Jason; and son, Vincent...

Apr 22, 2016

Thomas C. O’Connor passed away on Friday, April 22, 2016 at the age of 80 in Fayetteville, NC.  Born and raised in New York City, he raised his family in Scituate Ma, and in retirement moved to Wilmington, NC and most recently to Fayetteville, NC.   He was predeceased by his wife, Nancy Reid O’Connor, and was the beloved father of Jennifer...

Apr 21, 2016

Nell Elizabeth Godbold Canady 76, transitioned to heaven on Thursday, April 21, 2016. She was born on April 18, 1940 in Bennettsville S.C. to parents Samuel F. Godbold and Telatha Godbold who preceded her in death. She is sister to Judy Faircloth and Ginger Smith and the late Samuel Godbold Jr. She graduated from Stedman High School in 1959. She...

Apr 19, 2016

Ms. Debra “Debbie” Munoz, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her sleep. She was born on February 7, 1953 in Wiesbaden, Germany to the late Major and Mrs. Robert C. Culverhouse. She was privileged to teach so many children throughout her thirty plus year career as an Elementary School Teacher. Debbie is survived by her daughter, Aymee Wolanski and...

Apr 16, 2016

Mrs. Grace Tyner Pearsall, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, April 16, 2016. She is survived by her husband of 74 years, Luther; children Cynthia and Dixon; daughter-in-law Mahala; grandchildren Erin, Bree, Jilli, and Zakary; and great-granddaughter Hazel Grace (Little Grace).     The family will receive friends on Thursday, April 21, 2016 from 11:00 a.m. until 11:45 a.m. at...

Apr 12, 2016

Luan Bui McGinley, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 12, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. She was born on October 29, 1944 in Vietnam, and moved to Fayetteville, NC in 1979. Luan was a competitive swimmer in Vietnam, earning medals in recognition of her success. Throughout her days she was passionate about singing, often lending her voice...

Apr 10, 2016

Doctor Paul Anthony Vieta, Col., MC, USAR, 75, beloved husband, father and grandfather, died on Sunday April 10, 2016 at his home in Fayetteville, NC.  Dr. Vieta’s life was a celebration of hard work and devotion to his family, patients and country.   Dr. Vieta was born July 8, 1940, in New York City, to parents Henrietta Countiss Vieta and Dr. John...

Apr 5, 2016

Margaret “Betty” Adams, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, April 5, 2016, at Village Green Nursing Home. She was born on March 30, 1920 in Pennsylvania.  She was raised by her grandparents, Jim and Maggie Low. She was preceded in death by her husband, Jack Adams; sons, Doug and Johnny Adams; and son-in-law, Jim Morris. Margaret is survived by her...

Apr 1, 2016

Mrs. Mrs. Agnes "Aggie " White Norman 90, of Fayetteville, NC, died on Friday, April 1, 2016 at Cornerstone Nursing and Rehabilitation Center. She was born on May 1, 1925 in Surry County, NC, to the late John William White Sr. and Sarah Etta Dunbar Norman. She was preceded in death by two brothers Jessie White and Billy White; four...

Mar 29, 2016

Hannah Richardson Lyon Dawson, age 90, died Tuesday March 29, 2016 at home n Fayetteville, surrounded by her family. She was born September 16, 1925 in Fayetteville, the daughter of Pauline Horton Lyon and Terry Amos Richardson Lyon.  Her mother was a homemaker and her father was an attorney. She graduated from St Mary’s School and the University of North Carolina...