Obituaries

Mrs. Alice Elston Gomez

Mrs. Alice Elston Gomez

Apr 19, 2015

Alice E. Gomez of Fayetteville, NC Matthew 11:28 - Come to me all you who are weary and burdened and I will give you rest. Alice Elston Gomez, 78, of Fayetteville, left to be with our Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.  She was born in Effingham, Il and served in the Women’s Army...

Mr. Eudis "Bud" Edwin  Tanner, Jr.

Mr. Eudis "Bud" Edwin Tanner, Jr.

Apr 19, 2015

Mr. Eudis Edwin “Bud” Tanner, Jr., 70, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2015 at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville, NC. Bud was born on August 1, 1944, at Fort Bragg, NC to the late Eudis Edwin “E.E.” Tanner Sr. and Rose Marie Dzanski Tanner. He is survived by his wife, Carolyn; brothers, James E. Tanner and wife...

Mrs. Louise Williams Smith

Mrs. Louise Williams Smith

Apr 11, 2015

Louise W. Smith, 92, of Wade, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2015, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born on November 12, 1922 in Cumberland County to the late Mr. and Mrs. Josiah and Luvenia Williams. Louise retired with 42 years of service at J.C. Penney's. She was a  dedicated member of Old Bluff Presbyterian Church. She is...

Mrs. Elizabeth  Allen Soule Hudspeth

Mrs. Elizabeth Allen Soule Hudspeth

Apr 10, 2015

Elizabeth Allen Soule Hudspeth, a longtime resident of Fayetteville, died Friday the 10th of April. Born in 1930 in Charlotte, NC, Elizabeth received a diploma from Mercy School of Nursing, a BSN from Georgetown University, and a MSN in Nursing Administration from UNC-Chapel Hill. Early in her nursing career she was both an emergency room staff nurse and Co-Director of...

Mrs. Peggy Peterson McCullen

Mrs. Peggy Peterson McCullen

Apr 9, 2015

Mrs. Peggy Peterson McCullen, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2015, in Fayetteville, NC. She was a retired librarian with Methodist University. She is survived by her husband of 66, years Norwood McCullen, of Fayetteville, NC; two sons Charles R. McCullen, and wife Amanda, and Ronald N. McCullen, and wife Geniece, all of Fayetteville, NC; two grandson Taylor...

Mr. William "Bill"  Arthur  Reaves

Mr. William "Bill" Arthur Reaves

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. William “Bill” Arthur Reaves, 74, of Fayetteville, NC, died on Monday, April 06, 2015, at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born on September 17, 1940 in Cumberland County, NC to the late James Wilson Reaves and Carolyn Lorraine Beasley Reaves. Bill was an active member of Westminster Presbyterian Church. He was a U.S. Army Veteran. He was...

Mr. Furman  Dee Warren

Mr. Furman Dee Warren

Apr 6, 2015

Mr. Furman Dee Warren, 93, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, April 6, 2015. He was born on November 18, 1921 in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late DeVestal and Mary Ethel Spell Warren. Dee was a member of First Baptist Church, in Fayetteville, and formerly in Laurinburg where he served as deacon and Sunday school teacher for...

Mrs. Addie Cox Link

Mrs. Addie Cox Link

Apr 6, 2015

Mrs. Addie Cox Link, 83, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday April 6, 2015, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, NC. She was born on May 14, 1931, in Brunswick County, NC to the late George Washington Cox and Artie Mae Coleman Cox. She was a devoted wife and loving mother, grandmother and great- grandmother. One of...

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Wayman  Hall

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Wayman Hall

Apr 3, 2015

Mr. Charles "Charlie" Wayman Hall, 92, passed away peacefully in his home on Friday April 3, 2015.  Charles enlisted in the Army November 1942 just after graduating from high school in Greensboro, NC. He served as a pilot in the US Army Air Force during WWII.  After the war, Charles joined Burlington Industries, where he worked as an Industrial Engineer until he...

Mr. Larry Phillip Squires

Mr. Larry Phillip Squires

Apr 3, 2015

Larry Phillip Squires, 59, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 3, 2015 at his residence surrounded by his loving family. He was born on February 13, 1956, in Cumberland County, NC.  He served in the United States Army honorably and received numerous medals and commendations for his services to our country. He was preceded in death by his mother...

Mrs. Katherine "Kitty"  Lee Moore

Mrs. Katherine "Kitty" Lee Moore

Apr 3, 2015

Mrs. Katherine “Kitty” Lee Moore, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away  Friday, April 3, 2015, in Las Vegas.   She is survived by her sister, Sarah Pickler  of Albemarle, N.C.; and her children, Martha Anderson of Fayetteville, Ann Hill  of Fayetteville, Presley Moore  of Fayetteville and William “Bill” S. Lee Jr.  and wife Theresa  of Las Vegas. The graveside service is 11:30 a.m. today,  Thursday, April 9, 2015,...

Mr. Ronald A. Maynor

Mr. Ronald A. Maynor

Mar 31, 2015

Ronald A. Maynor, 40, of Fayetteville, entered into his eternal rest in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2015. He was born on June 19, 1974, to the late Rev. Wesley Arnold Maynor and Mrs. Rebecca Brewington Maynor. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Maynor of Fayetteville; mother, Rebecca Maynor; sister, Jennifer Renee Maynor of Horse...

Mr. Wade  Branson Tew

Mr. Wade Branson Tew

Mar 25, 2015

Mr. Wade Branson Tew, 56, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Wednesday, March 25, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born on June 3, 1958, in Rock Hill, South Carolina. He was preceded in death by his mother Carolyn Tew and a brother Craig Tew. He is survived by his partner David Valentine, of...

Mr. James "Jim" N. Faulkner

Mr. James "Jim" N. Faulkner

Mar 24, 2015

Mr. James “Jim” N. Faulkner, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015 in the VA Hospital, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on October 16, 1936 in Salinas, CA to the late Mr. and Mrs. Nelson and Dolly Faulkner. Jim is survived by his wife of 54 years, Pam Faulkner; daughter, Jen Dean and husband...

Mr. Richard Lewis "Dick" Player

Mr. Richard Lewis "Dick" Player

Mar 24, 2015

Mr. Richard L. “Dick” Player, Jr., of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2015, surrounded by his loving family. He was born on August 3, 1934, in Wilmington, North Carolina to the late Richard Lewis Player Sr. and Jane Windley Player. He was the valedictorian  of the class of 1952 at Fayetteville High School.  He graduated Phi Beta Kappa from Duke...

Mr. Andrew "Andy"  Charles  Baker

Mr. Andrew "Andy" Charles Baker

Mar 21, 2015

Mr. Andrew “Andy” Charles Baker, 54, of Hope Mills, NC passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2015, at his home surrounded by his loving family.   He was born on July 18, 1960, in Cumberland, Maryland. He attended Soul Filling Station Ministries of Fayetteville, NC.  He formerly worked for Saurer Pipefitter Company on Fort Bragg. He was preceded in death by his...

Mr. Richard Samuel Liles

Mr. Richard Samuel Liles

Mar 19, 2015

Richard (Sam) Liles, 69 passed away at his beloved “blue house” in Fayetteville, NC  on March 19, 2015 surrounded by loved ones. Sam was born on June 6, 1945 in Chicago, IL  to the late Carnell Liles and Rosalie Allen Liles. He joined the Army in 1967 and retired as a Master Sergeant after  22 years of service.  Along with his stateside duty he...

Mr. Randall Daniel Dick

Mr. Randall Daniel Dick

Mar 19, 2015

Mr. Randall Daniel Dick, 53, of Stedman, NC passed away on Thursday, March 19, 2015, at his home. He was born on September 14, 1961, in Jersey City, NJ to the late Jack Herman and Emma Rose Helen Gertz Dick. He was a professor at Carolina College of Biblical Studies. He is survived by his wife Patricia A. Dick, of...

Mrs. Betty Ellen Runner

Mrs. Betty Ellen Runner

Mar 18, 2015

Mrs. Betty E. Runner, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away in her home Wednesday, March 18, 2015, surrounded by her loving family, after a brave struggle with Alzheimer’s disease. She was born Dec. 20, 1937, in Brunswick, Md., to the late Mr. and Mrs. Roy T. and Pearl Logue.  She married James Lawrence Runner of Cumberland, Md., on June 9, 1956. She...

Ms. Nancy Clark Culler

Ms. Nancy Clark Culler

Mar 17, 2015

Ms. Nancy Clark Culler, 68, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, March 17, 2015 at Highsmith-Rainey Specialty Hospital under the care of Community Home Care and Hospice.   A memorial service to celebrate her life will be held at 2:00 p.m. on Friday, March 20 at Haymount United Methodist Church in Fayetteville.  A visitation will be held at the church prior...