Obituaries

Mrs. Dorris Jean Jeffreys

Mrs. Dorris Jean Jeffreys

Mar 16, 2016

Dorris Jean (West) Jeffreys, 89, of Wade, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 16, 2016. Dorris Jeffreys was born on April 15, 1926 in Johnson City, NY.  She lived in the Triple Cities of New York State for 61 years before retiring to Rock Hill, SC, thence to Wade, NC.  She was married to William Miles Jeffreys...

Ms. Vickie Muniz

Ms. Vickie Muniz

Mar 12, 2016

Victoria “Vickie” Wood Muniz, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, March 12, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical center. She was born on February 20, 1947 in Reidsville, NC to Cynthia B. and the late Ernest L. Wood. Vickie is survived by her son, Johnny A. C. Hammonds; mother, Cynthia B. Wood; granddaughter, Tabitha Fink; great grandchildren, Peyton Pope...

Ms. Kathy Ann Bledsoe

Ms. Kathy Ann Bledsoe

Mar 11, 2016

Kathy Ann Bledsoe, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2016. She was born in Cumberland County on November 10, 1951 to Lorene and the late Joe Yeago. She was preceded in death by her father, Joe Yeago. Kathy is survived by her daughter, Dena St. Peters and husband, Dan of Albuquerque, NM; son, Travis Bledsoe of VA;...

U.S. Army Ret. SFC Oscar  Ewing  Wilson Jr.

U.S. Army Ret. SFC Oscar Ewing Wilson Jr.

Mar 7, 2016

U.S. Army Ret. SFC Oscar Ewing Wilson Jr., 79 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, March 7, 2016. He was born on September 7, 1936 in Valdosta, GA, to the late Oscar Ewing Wilson Sr. and Alice Bolen Wilson. He was a Korean War Veteran, Vietnam War Veteran and also served in the Dominican Republic.  He  retired with the U.S. Army...

Mr. James "Jimmy" R. Underwood, Jr.

Mr. James "Jimmy" R. Underwood, Jr.

Mar 6, 2016

James R. Underwood, Jr., 54, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born in Roanoke, VA, on February 10, 1962 to James Underwood and Betty DeBeer. Jimmy is survived by his mother, Betty Debeer of Fayetteville; father, James Underwood of Roseboro, sister, Robin Bowden of Fayetteville; nephews, Lance Campbell and Jason Green of Fayetteville; aunts, Hazel Underwood of...

Ret. U.S. Marine Thomas "Tom" Ray Trent

Ret. U.S. Marine Thomas "Tom" Ray Trent

Mar 6, 2016

Ret. U.S. Marine Thomas "Tom" Ray Trent, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away at his residence on Sunday, March 6, 2016. He was born on October 16, 1939 to the late Mr. and Mrs. Donald and Gertrude Trent. He proudly served his country during the Vietnam War, earning numerous commendations. Thomas is survived by daughters, Debra Lee of Parkton and Sandra...

Mrs. Janice Bailey Guinard

Mrs. Janice Bailey Guinard

Mar 6, 2016

Mrs. Janice Bailey Guinard, 68, of Stedman, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 6, 2016 at her home. She was born on March 3, 1948, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Elliott Bailey and Alberta Carter Bailey. She was a member of Judson Baptist Church. She is survived by her husband, Thomas Guinard, of the home; two sons, Lucian...

Mrs. Marilyn  Christine  Wallace

Mrs. Marilyn Christine Wallace

Mar 4, 2016

Mrs. Marilyn Christine Wallace, 73, of Fayetteville, NC,  passed away on, Friday, March 4, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. She was born on October 11, 1942, in Quincy, MA, to the late Fred L. Wallace and Roberta M. Corley Wallace. She left behind to carry on her legacy one son, William Henry Wormald, Sr; three grandsons...

Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Smith

Mrs. Dorothy Johnson Smith

Mar 1, 2016

Dorothy “Dottie” Pauline J. Smith, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away at her residence on Tuesday, March 1, 2016. She was born in Harnett County on April 16, 1924, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Henry and Lishie Johnson. She retired from management at the Ft. Bragg telephone company after 20 plus years of dedicated service.  During her employment at Ft. Bragg,...

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum

Feb 29, 2016

Mr. Zion Denzel Exum, Infant, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, February 29, 2016. No services are planned at this time.

Mrs. Edna Guin McKeithen

Mrs. Edna Guin McKeithen

Feb 28, 2016

Edna Guin McKeithen, died February 28, 2016, in Laurinburg, NC, surrounded by her loving family. Born in Southern Pines, North Carolina, on May 2, 1928, she was the daughter of the late Daniel R. and Ada Baker Guin. Mrs. McKeithen graduated from Farm Life School and Presbyterian School of Nursing in Charlotte, NC. On September 3, 1949, she married Leighton...

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler

Feb 18, 2016

Mr. Alton Richard Chandler, 67, of Eastover, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 18, 2016. He was born on March 16, 1948, in Stanly County, NC to Alton Wade Chandler and Vera Howard Chandler. He was preceded in death by his mother Vera Howard Chandler. Richard was the owner and operator of Chandler’s Piano Service and taught piano for over...

Miss Grace Caroline White

Miss Grace Caroline White

Feb 12, 2016

Grace Caroline White of Fayetteville, NC won her final earthly battle on February 12, 2016. At the age of 7, and after a challenging 15 months with a rare form of brain cancer known as DIPG, Grace earned her place in the Kingdom of Heaven. She went peacefully, painlessly, and quickly, while at home and surrounded by family and friends....

Ms. Karen Sorce Hayes

Ms. Karen Sorce Hayes

Feb 10, 2016

Karen Sorce Hayes, 56, of Hope Mills, passed away at her home. She was born in Washington, DC, on February 18, 1959, to Janet Sorce and the late John F. Sorce.   She graduated from Coastal Carolina University with a degree in Environmental Science.  She cared for nature had a fondness for collecting rocks and shells.  She loved all animals especially her two...

Mr. Donald R. "Don" Cross

Mr. Donald R. "Don" Cross

Feb 7, 2016

Donald R. “Don” Cross, 81, of Linden, passed away on Sunday, February 7, 2016, at his home surrounded by his family. He was born in Evanston, Il, on September 17, 1934, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Clarence and Frieda Cross.  Preceding him in death was his son, Mark Wesley Cross. Don proudly served in the Army during the Korean War....

U.S. Army Ret. COL William  Thomas Palmer

U.S. Army Ret. COL William Thomas Palmer

Feb 3, 2016

Colonel William “Bill” Thomas Palmer was born in Rome, NY and grew up in New Jersey.  He graduated from Norwich University in Northfield, VT in 1957 with a Bachelor of Arts degree in Government and Psychology.  Upon graduation he was commissioned as an officer for the United States Army Infantry. Upon commissioning Bill attended The Officer Basic, Airborne, and Ranger Schools at...

Mr. Gerald Dean Wurschum

Mr. Gerald Dean Wurschum

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Gerald “Mose” Dean Wurschum, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, February 02, 2016, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 9, 1938, in Niagara Falls, NY, to the late Charles Richard Wurschum and Gladys Pratt Wurschum. He was also preceded in death by a son Jerry Dean Wurschum.   He was a U.S. Army...

Mr.  Cecil Randolph O'Brien

Mr. Cecil Randolph O'Brien

Feb 2, 2016

Mr. Cecil Randolph O’Brien, 80, died on Tuesday, February 02, 2016, after a short illness. He was born in Harnett Co., NC and lived in Cumberland Co., since he was three years of age.  He graduated from Pine Forest High School and served in the U.S. Air Force.  He was employed for many years at Bobby Taylor Oil Company. Cecil was the...

Reginald Barton, Sr.

Reginald Barton, Sr.

Jan 30, 2016

REGINALD “Reggie” McCARROLL BARTON, SR. of Fayetteville, NC, died on January 30, 2016.  He was 93 years of age.   Born on August 15, 1922 in Eufaula, Alabama, Reggie was the son of William Eason Barton and the former Gertrude Foy McCarroll.  He was educated in the Eufaula city schools and graduated from Eufaula High School in 1940.  In the fall of 1940, he...

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest

Jan 28, 2016

Mr. Lawrence Milton (Larry) Priest died on Thursday, January 28, 2016. Born to Lawrence A. Priest and Mary Thames Priest on May 2, 1935 in Hope Mills, NC. He graduated from Hope Mills High School and attended Campbell University . Served in the U.S. Army and the reserves. He was an active member of the Hope Mills Methodist Church for...