Obituaries
Donald W. Whisnant
Mar 1, 2024
Donald Wilson Whisnant: A Legacy of Love, Laughter, and Legendary Fishing Tales
Donald Wilson Whisnant, a resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina, and a man who never let a "good fish" story get away, embarked on his final adventure on March 1, 2024, after a brief illness, at the age of 84. Born on October 20, 1939, in Morganton, Burke County, to...
Katie Ruth Cowart Altman
Feb 26, 2024
Mrs. Katie Ruth Cowart Altman, 91, of Fayetteville, went home to be with her Lord on Monday, February 26, 2024.
A graveside service will be held on Thursday, February 29, 2024, at 1:00 pm at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street. Chaplain Bill McCoy will preside.
Katie was born May 16, 1932, in Richmond County, NC, to the late Daniel Franklin McDuffie...
Linda G. Farino
Feb 22, 2024
Mrs. Linda G. Farino, 74, of Fayetteville, formerly of Mt. Pleasant, PA, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at her home surrounded by her family.
Linda was born and raised in Westmoreland County, Pennsylvania by Dan and Ethel Hood. She married her husband, Tony Farino, on March 18, 1970, and they lived in Mt. Pleasant until 2015. Linda worked primarily...
Chun Cha Eckenrode
Feb 20, 2024
Chun Cha Eckenrode, of Fayetteville, N.C., passed away on Feb. 20, 2024, at UNC Hospital, surrounded by family.
Chun Cha was born in Korea, growing up with her beloved sister and mother. She moved to America in the 1970s to find new opportunities, despite knowing almost no one in a foreign land.
She worked her way up to becoming a true example...
Michelle Matthews Sessoms
Feb 19, 2024
Michelle Matthews Sessoms, 50 years old, of Oak Island, NC passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, surrounded by family.
Michelle was born on May 23, 1973 in Greensboro, NC. Michelle was married to her dear husband, Scott Sessoms, on March 18, 1993. Michelle and Scott celebrated 30 happy years of marriage with one another. Michelle and Scott loved to travel...
George M. Hall, III
Feb 13, 2024
George McKinley Hall III, 58, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 13, 2024.
George was born on January 29, 1966, to the late George and Karon Hall. He was also preceded in death by his daughter Sheryl D. Evans.
George was a devoted and loving Husband and Father, who was passionate about serving his community.
As well as being a member of the...
John C. Scally, Jr.
Feb 10, 2024
John Cornelius Scally, Jr. peacefully passed away in Eastover, NC, age 83. He was son of John C. Scally, Sr. (AKA Jack) and Frances Scally, of Grand Rapids, MI. John was born July 6, 1940. He graduated from Central Catholic High School and then went on to attend Grand Rapids Junior College, Michigan State University and University of Tampa. John...
D. Hillman Godwin, Jr.
Feb 5, 2024
Derwood Hillman Godwin, Jr., 76, went to be with his Lord and Savior Monday night, February 5, 2024, while under the care of his physicians in Chapel Hill, North Carolina.
Hillman was born on May 21, 1947 to the late Derwood and Marie Godwin in Dunn, North Carolina. Also preceding him in death are his son, Trey Godwin; and grandparents O.W....
Randell Darling
Feb 5, 2024
Retired US Army Sergeant First Class Randell Darling, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Monday, February 5, 2024, in his home surrounded by his family.
Randell was a hard worker his whole life. He retired from the US Army after 20 years and then the US Postal Service after 24 years of service. When he was not working, he loved...
Robyn Dowler McLeod
Jan 29, 2024
Mrs. Robyn Dowler McLeod, 60, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, January 29, 2024, at home surrounded by her family.
Robyn was born September 8, 1963, in Morrow, Ohio to Mary Archer Dowler and the late Oscar (Bud) Dowler. She attended UNC Chapel Hill and she worked primarily as a business office manager. She worked and retired from Haymount Rehabilitation and...
Christopher John Speight
Jan 23, 2024
Christopher John Speight, of Raeford, North Carolina born February 24, 1980, unexpectedly left this Earth on January 23, 2024. He leaves his legacy, memories, and powerful affection to which will course through the love of his life, Linda K, and will continue to flourish within his children Taylor with granddaughter Hayslei, Jessica, Zachary, and fiance’ Brook, Stephanie, and Yaniasia. Chris...
Dr. Tryon D. Lancaster
Jan 23, 2024
Dr. Tryon Delano Lancaster, Sr., 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, January 23, 2024, at Carolina Rehab of Cumberland.
Tryon was a loving husband, father, brother, uncle, cousin, friend, educator, and pastor. As an educator, Tryon served Cumberland County Schools as a teacher, principal, and associate superintendent for more than 30 years. He also worked in the School of Education...
John Pritchard Hayes
Jan 21, 2024
John Pritchard Hayes, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 21, 2024.
He was born in Wilkes County to the late Fred and Catherine Hayes on July 4, 1959.
John was a member of New Life Community Church. He was a loving father, husband, and grandfather. If he wasn’t ocean fishing, he would spend quality time with his family and friends. John...
Dr. David Barkman, D.V.M.
Jan 16, 2024
David Lyle Barkman, of Fayetteville, passed away on January 16, 2024, at the age of 76. He was born on November 27, 1947, the third of four children, in Rochester Indiana to Helen and Earl Barkman. He loved growing up on a farm in a small town where he learned the value of hard work and developed his strong...
Lowell Yates Wall
Jan 13, 2024
Retired US Army Master Sgt. Lowell Yates Wall went home to be with his Lord on January 13, 2024. He was born in Clayton, NC on September 29, 1943 to the late Josiah Milton and Jesmon Johnson Wall. He joined the United States Army in September 1961. He married Brenda Creech Wall on June 11, 1967. He served two tours...
Paul Vincent Tice
Jan 12, 2024
Retired US Army Sergeant First Class Paul Vincent Tice, 77, of Cameron, entered into eternal rest on Friday, January 12, 2024.
Paul was born September 18, 1946, in Rahway, New Jersey to the late Leroy and Mary Tice. He spent twenty years in the Army working in personnel. He retired in 1998 and did some traveling before finally settling in...
Delbert Bray, Jr.
Jan 11, 2024
Delbert Bray, Jr., 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, January 11, 2024.
Delbert served in the US Army for 14 years and then worked in communications for 23 years. He loved to fish, to sing and to grill good food. He was a proud father of his two boys, but his greatest job was being granddaddy to his grandchildren....
Talton Allen Oliver
Jan 10, 2024
Retired US Army CW3 Talton Allen Oliver, 80, of Selma, passed away on Wednesday, January 10, 2024.
Allen was born on September 10, 1943 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
He worked as a Criminal Investigator with the US Army, retiring as a CW3. During his 21 year career, he served his community as a Narcotics Officer and Protective Service Agent where...
Margaret "Margy" Winfield Huske
Jan 8, 2024
Margaret “Margy” Winfield Huske, 66, of Raleigh, died on January 8, 2024. Margy was born September 30, 1957, in Fayetteville to the late John Huske, Jr. and Margaret Thomason Huske.
Margy graduated from Terry Sanford High School, class of 1975, where she was head cheerleader. She was an outstanding student and received the Service Cup for her contributions to the...
Dorothy June Fitzgerald
Jan 4, 2024
In loving memory of Dorothy (Dot) June Fitzgerald, 87, of Fayetteville, NC, who passed away on January 4, 2024.
Dorothy was born on March 3, 1936, in Coley, PA, to Charles Wesley Bullock and Edna Mae Adams. She was one of six children, survived by her brother Richard (Eileen) Bullock of Wellsville, PA, and sister Judy (Bill) Dolde of Naples,...
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