Obituaries

Alice Faye Whitley

Alice Faye Whitley

Jan 24, 2013

Alice Faye Whitley, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Thursday, January 24, 2013. She is survived by her son, Chip; a daughter, Debra and a sister, Georgia-Sue. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM on Sunday, January 27, 2013 at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service. A memorial service will follow at 2:00 PM at Sullivan’s Highland...

James Clayton Benoist

James Clayton Benoist

Jan 22, 2013

All Servces are private.

Marie Phillips Monroe

Marie Phillips Monroe

Jan 22, 2013

Mrs. Marie Phillips Monroe, 94, formerly of 201 Hinsdale Avenue in Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 22, 2013, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.   She was born on November 26, 1918, in Cumberland County, NC to the late Ennis Phillips and Elizabeth Herring Phillips. She was preceded in death in addition to her parents was her husband “Buck”...

Alberta Jean Legg

Alberta Jean Legg

Jan 21, 2013

Mrs. Alberta Jean Legg, 85, of Parkton, NC passed away on Monday, January 21, 2013, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton, NC. She is survived by two daughters Linda Brady and Kim Deck; four sons Greg Brady, Mark Brady, Jon Brady, and Matthew Legg; eight grandchildren and eight great-grandchildren. Graveside services will be held at 11:00 a.m. on Friday,...

Mary Louise Blackburn Gardner Wade

Mary Louise Blackburn Gardner Wade

Jan 20, 2013

Mary Louise Blackburn Gardner Wade, 91, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, January 20, 2013. Mrs. Wade was born on October 20, 1921 in Wayne County, NC. She was the daughter of the late Homer Boyd Blackburn and Essie Parks Blackburn. Mrs. Wade was a member of Hay Street United Methodist Church and a former office manager of Village...

Bobby Truett Waters, Sr.

Bobby Truett Waters, Sr.

Jan 20, 2013

Bobby Truett Waters Sr., 87, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, Jan. 20, 2013. He was a Navy veteran of World War II. Services: Funeral, 11 a.m. Wednesday in MacPherson Presbyterian Church. Burial in church cemetery. Visitation, 10 to 11 a.m. Wednesday at the church. Survived by: Sons, Bobby Jr., James, Stephen and Joseph; and four grandchildren. Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service &...

Linda  Ellen Towler

Linda Ellen Towler

Jan 17, 2013

Linda Ellen Towler,65, of Fayetteville, NC  passed away on Thursday, January 17, 2013. Ms. Towler was born on June 9, 1947 in Charlotte, NC. She graduated from  East Mecklenburg High School in 1965 and Campbell University in Buies Creek, NC in 1969. She also received her master’s degree from Fayetteville State University and was a member of Mensa International. She taught at...

Arch  Owen Cox,III

Arch Owen Cox,III

Jan 16, 2013

Arch Owen Cox III, 54, died Wednesday, January 16 at his home following an extended illness. Archie surrendered his life to his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ in 1996. He worshipped at Trinity Baptist Church, and served there as a deacon and Sunday School teacher, as well as in several other positions. Earlier this year, Archie was ordained by Trinity...

Don Bowie Winchester

Don Bowie Winchester

Jan 7, 2013

Don Bowie Winchester born on Flag Day, June 14, 1932, passed on to be with his lord and savior, Jesus Christ, January 7, 2013.  Don was a gentle spirit who shared his intelligence and quiet strength through good deeds and hard work. He grew up on a farm in Pickens, South Carolina with his brother, Dan and his Parents James W....

Clinton Thomas Williams, Jr.

Clinton Thomas Williams, Jr.

Jan 6, 2013

Clinton Thomas Williams Jr., 59, of Linden, died Sunday, Jan. 6, 2013. Services: Memorial, 1 p.m. Thursday at Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory in Fayetteville. Visitation, 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday at the funeral home. Survived by: Wife, Katherine; sons, Clinton and Jeremiah; daughter, Brandy Brannon; and two grandchildren.

Deborah Renee Reck

Deborah Renee Reck

Jan 6, 2013

Deborah Renee Reck 42, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sunday, January 6, 2013 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Survivors; Sons; Devon Matos and Zackary Reck; daughters Shonte Austin and Zoe Reck; mother Shirley Solomon; brothers Brannon Solomon Jr. and Daniel Solomon; sisters Lisa Clay and Leslie Williams. The family will receive friends at Sullivan’s Highland Funeral Service and...

Tracy Thomas Cottingham, Jr.

Tracy Thomas Cottingham, Jr.

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...

Merle Benton Greene

Merle Benton Greene

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,...

Cathy Marie James

Cathy Marie James

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...

Edward  Willkings O'Hanlon

Edward Willkings O'Hanlon

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...

Vivan Neal Smith

Vivan Neal Smith

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...

Ethelyn Capps Morrison

Ethelyn Capps Morrison

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,...

 Billy  Joe  Johnson

Billy Joe Johnson

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.

Pauline Teresa Clark

Pauline Teresa Clark

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....