Obituaries

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...

Mar 28, 2016

Mar 25, 2016

Aidyn Michael Overbee, 6, of Wade, passed away at home, in the presence of his loving family, on Friday, March 25, 2016.                He was born in Cumberland County on June 14, 2009.  He was predeceased by his great grandmother, Urella Ortega. If he wasn’t cuddling with his Elmo, he could be found cutting grass with his Dada. Left to cherish...

Mar 24, 2016

SMSGT William  James Mourlot, Sr., 74 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, March 24, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. Mourlot was born on January 1, 1942 in Bronx, NY to the late Mr. and Mrs. Louis and Agnes Mourlot. He was a retired  Senior Master Sergeant from the U.S. Air Force with 23 years of service and he...

Mar 24, 2016

Mrs. Victoria Castro, 68 passed away on March 24, 2016.  Born in Jalisco, Mexico on November 1, 1947, she was the daughter of Sabina Jimenez. Victoria Castro is preceded in death by her husband, James Castro, Jr. and survived by her two children Frankie Castro of Jacksonville, FL and wife Rhea Castro and daughter Soni Rider of Fayetteville, NC and husband...

Mar 17, 2016

George L. Yarick was born April 25, 1928 in Canton, Ohio to Daniel and Kathryn Yarick. Preceded in death was a sister, Helen Mercer.  He spent his life an actor and singer, in musical comedy and Opera in Germany. There he entered civil service and in 1967 he became Chief of Ft. Bragg Music and Theater Program till his retirement in...

Mar 17, 2016

Miss. Jenna Rose Brigham, infant, passed away on Thursday, March 17, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Jenna is survived by her mother, Tonya Brigham; grandmother, Cristy Brigham; grandfather, Dana Brigham; uncles, Devin, Dana, and Matthew Brigham. The  loss of a baby no words can describe but the love that I have for you keeps me alive. You are my...