Obituaries
Georgie Faye Vasey
Nov 17, 2024
A limb has fallen from the family tree.
I keep hearing a voice that says, "Grieve not for me.
Remember the best times, the laughter, the song.
The good life I lived while I was strong.
Continue my heritage, I'm counting on you.
Keep smiling and surely the sun will shine through.
My mind is at ease, my soul is at rest.
Remembering all, how I truly...
Judith Ann Summers
Nov 17, 2024
Judith Ann Summers, 82, of Eastover, NC, died peacefully in her sleep on Sunday, November 17, 2024, after a valiant battle with cancer.
Born April 23, 1942, Judi, as she was affectionately known, was a long-time Walmart employee and a devoted patron of Good Shepherd Catholic Church in Hope Mills, NC, where she enjoyed teaching catechism to inquirers, and was a...
Steve Carter
Nov 17, 2024
Stephen Wayne Carter, 69, of Hope Mills, passed away early morning of November 17, 2024, surrounded by his loved ones.
Born on October 3, 1955, he is the son of the late Henry “Red” Carter and Doris Holmes. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his two brothers, Mark and Brent.
He is survived by his wife of...
Jeffrey William Hilliard
Nov 16, 2024
Jeffrey William Hilliard, 51 of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, November 16, 2024.
Born October 22, 1973, in Robeson County, Jeffrey is the son of the late William Odell and Vivian Walters Hilliard. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pamela Lynn Marsh.
He is survived by brothers, Derek Hilliard and wife Angie and Aaron Hilliard.
Some of Jeffrey's hobbies...
C W Bauer, lll
Nov 14, 2024
Clarence William "C W" Bauer, lll 69 of Hope Mills passed away November 14, 2024.
Born in Orlando Florida he is the son of the late Clarence William Bauer, Jr. & Martha Smith Bauer. He was also preceded in death by a brother, Kyle Bauer.
He is survived by his wife, Jackie Bauer; daughter, Bonnie Smith & husband Adam; son, Christopher Bauer...
Stephen Anthony Collier
Nov 12, 2024
Stephen Anthony Collier, 68 of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, November 12, 2024.
Born September 28, 1956, in Harnett County, Stephen was the son of the late Chalmers Kent Collier, Jr. and Margaret Rose O'Briant Collier. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his loving companion, Rhonda Duffer.
Stephen is survived by his son, Cameron Duffer and...
William Dwight Butler
Nov 4, 2024
William Dwight "Dumpy" Butler, age 77, had a new address change to Glory on Monday November 4, 2024. The son of Bertha Mae Butler, he was born on Thursday, October 16, 1947, in Cumberland, North Carolina.
He was a graduate of the Class of 1965 from Hope Mills High School and went on to continue his education at Fayetteville Technical Institute.
During...
Harold Franklin Ruby
Nov 4, 2024
Harold "Frank" Franklin Ruby, 71 of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, in his home with family by his side.
Born August 20, 1953, in Sod, WV, Frank was the son of the late Carter Ruby and Barbara Belcher Ruby. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Ruby and sister, Carol...
Horace Michael Dew
Nov 2, 2024
Horace Michael Dew, 73, of Hope Mills (Grays Creek), passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.
Born October 16, 1951, in Bladen County, NC, Mike was the son of the late Owen James “Sonny” Dew, Jr. and Christine Mildred Hester Dew. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ellen Dew and brother, Owen...
Ina "Curly" Davis
Oct 30, 2024
Ina "Curly" Davis passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 102 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Davis and three children, Donald L. Davis Jr, Joanne D. Culver, and Edward R. Davis. She is survived by her son. Robert Davis (wife Gail) of San Marcos, TX; daughter-in-law, Helen...
Janene Rae Kerr
Oct 29, 2024
Janene Rae Taylor Kerr, 74, of Raeford passed away October 29, 2024.
Born in Summitt County, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Betty Jane Aschleman Taylor. She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Kerr, sister, Debbie Taylor and brother, Bill Taylor.
She is survived by her husband, Charlie Kerr; daughters, Melanie Kerr & husband...
Yovonne Marie Cooper
Oct 29, 2024
Yovonne Marie Cooper, age 70 of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.
Born in San Francisco, California, she is the daughter of the late John Lorton Trembley and Masako Rose Adachi Trembley.
She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cooper; daughters, Brooke K. Cooper and Beth B. Bigham and husband Joshua; stepdaughter, Stephanie J. Griffith; grandchildren, Cody Nance, Adaline-Marie Bigham;...
Brandi Lynn Willis
Oct 28, 2024
Brandi Lynn Willis, 40, of Hope Mills passed away October 28, 2024.
Born in Cumberland County she is the daughter of Tony Willis and Cynthia Smith Willis. In addition to her parents she is also survived by her daughter, Bailee Willis and a brother Brian Willis and wife Kristan.
Brandi loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.
She will be greatly missed...
Robert Christopher "Chris" Taylor
Oct 25, 2024
Robert Christopher "Chris" Taylor, 61 of Orrum, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.
Born October 28, 1962, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Chris is the son of the late Robert and Florence Carol Whitehead Taylor.
He is survived by his wife, Laurie; three sisters, Carolyn and husband Scott, Lori and husband Billy, and Linda and husband Mike; two dogs, Sparkie and...
Shirley Thomas Patrick
Oct 24, 2024
Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Shirley Marie Thomas Patrick, age 79, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Her daughter Angela was at her side when she entered eternity to join her sisters and brothers waiting to welcome her.
Shirley is survived by the love of her life and husband Robert “Doc” Patrick, her...
Matthew Paul Saling
Oct 22, 2024
Matthew P. Saling, 53 of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024.
Born on December 29, 1970, in E. Liverpool, Ohio, Matt was the son of the late Jack and Shirley Saling. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Saling.
He is survived by the love of his life, Rubylee Perkins and his beloved cat Punkin;...
Peggy Frances Gainey
Oct 19, 2024
Peggy Frances Gainey, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away October 19, 2024.
Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Martha Johnson Barefoot. In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Tanner, Edna Haar, and Polly Jackson.
She is survived by her daughter, Pam Gainey Edge; son, Jeff Gainey &...
Garland Wade Atkinson
Oct 17, 2024
Garland Wade Atkinson, beloved husband, father, grandfather and friend passed away peacefully in his home on October 17, 2024 at the age of 74 with his wife by his side.
Garland was known for his kind, loving, caring and humorous personality but he is most known for being the best “storyteller” in the world! Garland lived a full and exciting life,...
Alfred Lee Mann, Jr.
Oct 15, 2024
Alfred Lee Mann, Jr., 85, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Tuesday, October 15, 2024, at his home surrounded by family.
Born on July 2, 1939, in Clinton, NC, Alfred was the son of the late Alfred and Francina Mann. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughters, Patricia Mann and Sandra Mann; grandsons, Joshua Mann...
Shelby Jane Smith
Oct 9, 2024
Shelby Duncan Smith, age 86, gained her wings at home with her family by her side. She is now resting in her Heavenly home.
Born in Bladenboro, NC, she was the daughter of the late Clyde and Annie Pearl Duncan. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Lonnie Smith and sisters, Joyce Harrell and Fran Veale.
She...
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