Obituaries

Jan 4, 2013

Tracy Thomas Cottingham, Jr., of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at home at the age of 91, on Friday,  January 4, 2013.  His granddaughter, Hellen Mullins, was with him. Tracy's family and friends will remember him as one of the hardest working people they have known and also as someone who was always upbeat and positive about life.  He was outgoing, friendly, loved...

Jan 3, 2013

Mrs. Merle Benton Greene, 73, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, Jan. 3, 2013. Services: Funeral, 3 p.m. Saturday in Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory in Fayetteville. Burial in Lafayette Memorial Park. Visitation, 2 to 3 p.m. Saturday at the funeral home. Survived by: Husband, Lonnie; children, Doug, Johnnie, Paul, Lee, Greg, Lonnie Jr., Vivan, Suzie, Karen, Lynda and Bonnie; mother,...

Dec 31, 2012

Cathy M James passed away Monday December 31 2012. Born December 10 1947 in Poughkeepsie , NY. She was the Daughter of the Late Francis & Cora Stahli Cathy was a very strong God fearing woman who loved her family, Woodworking, ”clothing” and  animals. Cathy was survived by her Bestfriend Doug, Daughter Bobbie Verlinger & husband Justin, Daughter Laura Worster  all of...

Dec 25, 2012

Edward “Eddie” Willkings O’Hanlon, 70, a lifelong resident of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, December 25, 2012, at his home surrounded by his loving family. He was the son of Isaac “Ike” Hawley O’Hanlon and Emma Sikes O’Hanlon. He was preceded in death by his parents, his brother William Hawley O’Hanlon, an infant brother, Michael Terrence O’Hanlon. He is survived...

Dec 23, 2012

Mrs. Vivian Neal Smith, 92, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, December 23, 2012 in Richmond, VA. Mrs. Smith was born on June 5, 1920 in Leaksville, NC . She was the daughter of the late Mr. Joseph Neal and Mrs. Hattie Neal. She was preceded in death by her husband, Mr. Meriwell “Merle” T. Smith. Mrs. Smith is survived...

Dec 22, 2012

Mrs. Ethelyn Capps Morrison, 82, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 22, 2012 at Highland House of Fayetteville, She was born on July 24, 1930 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Joseph L. Capps Sr. and Ollie Moore Capps. She is survived by a daughter Patsy Morrison, of California; three sisters Emma Capps Squires, of Hope Mills,...

Dec 21, 2012

Dec 20, 2012

Retired Army Sgt. Maj. Billy Joe Johnson, 78, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, Dec. 20, 2012. Services: Funeral, 3 p.m. Wednesday at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory in Fayetteville. Visitation, 2 to 3 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survived by: Son, Vance; daughter, Leigh Pomeroy; four grandchildren; and two great-grandchildren.

Dec 17, 2012

Ms. Pauline Therese Clark, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012, at her home surrounded by her loving family. She was born in Kempten, Germany.  She was a loving wife, mother, sister, grandmother, great-grandmother, and great-great grandmother.   She was preceded in death by her husband George Edwin Clark and two brothers.  She was a retired department manager with K-Mart....

Dec 17, 2012

Pamela Butler, 56, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Monday, December 17, 2012 at her residence. Ms. Butler was born on May 6, 1956 in England. She was the daughter of the late William Butler and Elizabeth Morris Butler. She is survived by her two sons, Freddie W. Hudson, Jr. and wife Latasha of Fayetteville, NC and Lamonte Hudson and...

Dec 16, 2012

Mr. Ray Howard Tingen, Sr. 91, of Fayetteville, NC , died on Sunday, December  16, 2012, at his residence. Mr. Tingen was a U.S. Air Force WWII Veteran and attained the rank of Major.  In civilian life, he had a long career in automotive and marine sales.   He was preceded in death by his wife of 66 years, Dorothy N. Tingen and...

Dec 15, 2012

Mrs. Zula Elizabeth McFadyen Barton, 85, passed away Saturday, Dec. 15, 2012, in Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville.      Zula was born in Fayetteville on May 6, 1927, the daughter of J. Scott McFadyen Sr. and Hattie Currie McFadyen.  She attended the Fayetteville city schools and was graduated from Fayetteville High School in 1945.  She then attended Converse College in...

Dec 14, 2012

Christine Carol Chaltain, 57, of Hope Mills, NC passed away on December 14, 2012. She is survived by her three daughters, Shannon Shopinsky, Teresa Clayton, and Jennie Chaltain; two sons, Eric Pratt and Michael Chaltain; seven grandchildren. Memorial services will be held at later date. Services entrusted at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Inc.

Dec 11, 2012

The loss of Glenda Bullock Haynes, 77, of Fayetteville, NC will weigh greatly on many.  After marrying, Glenda moved to Alaska where she worked for National Bank of Alaska, one of the largest banks at that time, for 15 years where she was Assistant Senior Vice President .  After retiring she returned to North Carolina with her husband where she worked at...

Dec 10, 2012

Annie Ruth Cain Melvin, wife of Carson (C.S.) Melvin, passed away on December 10, 2012, after a two year battle with cancer. She was a long time member of Marvin United Methodist Church and an active member of the Gray’s Creek Woman’s Club . She will be remembered as a devoted wife, and a loving and caring mother, grandmother, and...

Dec 10, 2012

Mr. Joseph Edward Yeago, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, December 10, 2012, at The Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center. He was WWII veteran of the U.S. Navy. He was born on September 28, 1926, to the late Henry and Fannie Hord Yeago, in Shelby, NC. He is survived by his loving wife Lorene W. Yeago, of Fayetteville,...

Dec 7, 2012

     Mrs. Ruth Howard Jones, 96, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, December 07, 2012, at her residence.  She was born in Iredell County, NC, to the late Mr. and Mrs. Carl Lester Howard, Sr.      She was predeceased by her brothers and sisters; Kenneth Howard, Celeste Howard Drake, Joseph Dent Howard, Naomi Howard Whitton, Carl Lester Howard Jr., and...

Dec 5, 2012

Laura Yvonne Harris, 80, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 5, 2012 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, NC. Survivors:  Brothers John and Grover; Sisters Helen and Evelyn Russell. A memorial service will held at a later date. Services entrusted to Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service, of Fayetteville, NC.  

Dec 3, 2012

Mr. Louis Paul Dalton, 46, a resident of Parkton, passed away on Monday, December 3, 2012 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill. He was born on October 25, 1966 in Columbus, GA, to Ted and Jacqueline Dalton. He was employed with the North Carolina Department of Transportation. He is survived by his loving wife Carol Sue Dalton, of Parkton, NC;...

Dec 2, 2012

Mrs. Ruby Jean Moore Tew, 74, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, Dec. 2, 2012. Services: Funeral, 2:30 p.m. Wednesday, Fayetteville Freewill Holiness Church. Burial, Cross Creek Cemetery No. 4. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Tuesday, Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory, Fayetteville. Survived by: Daughters, Robin Campbell, Cynthia, Loretta McKenzie; stepsons, David Black and Anthony; stepdaughter, Tina Best; brother, Billy Hodges;...