Obituaries

Apr 20, 2023

Diann Phelps Davis, 74 of Hope Mills, passed away Thursday, April 20, 2023.

Born November 8, 1948 in Portsmouth, VA, Diann was the daughter of the late Daniel Earl and Elsie Lee Phelps. She was also preceded in death by her husband of 53 years, Johnny Davis, Sr. and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by her daughter, Lynn...

Apr 16, 2023

   

FAYETTEVILLE- James “Jim” R. Harris

On April 16, 2023 Mr. James Harris passed away suddenly and painlessly at Home.

Jim was born in Rome, GA, on November 16, 1943, to the late O. L. Harris and Myrtle Drew Harris.  He was also preceded in death by his brothers, William “Bill” Harris of Jacksonville, FL and Charles Robert “Bobby”...

Apr 12, 2023

Rosyna W. Collins, 88 of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in her home with family by her side.

Born in Lithuania, Rosyna was the daughter of the late Arthur Juschka and Pauline Preik Juschka. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Franklin D. Collins; daughter, Angelika Collins; and two siblings, Waldemar and Edgard.

She is survived...

Apr 11, 2023

Doris Ratley Luther, 89, of Hope Mills, NC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on April 11, 2023.

She was born on May 22, 1933 to the late A. Vance and Sarah Kathryn Ratley. She is also preceded in death by her beloved husband, William “Bill” Luther Jr.; grandson, Tyler Revell; brother, Floyd Ratley; and sister, Irene Russell.

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Apr 9, 2023

Peggy Squires Brisson, 77, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 9, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.

Born in Fayetteville, NC, Peggy was the daughter of the late Watus Page and Mattie Benson Squires. She worked in the real estate business as a legal secretary. 

She is survived by her husband, Dewey Lawrence Brisson; son, Michael Dale Brisson...

Apr 9, 2023

James “Maylan”  Peters, 83 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday April 9, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. 

Born in Bladen County,  he is the son of late Gibson Peters and Saraetta Burney Peters.  He is preceded in death by his loving wife, Barbara Strickland Peters.  He is also preceded in death by four brothers, Joe, Rolan, Delma and Rufus...

Apr 7, 2023

Rev. Raymond Lloyd Myrick, 77 of Raeford, passed away Friday, April 7, 2023 at his residence.

Born June 30, 1945 in Cumberland County, Raymond is the son of the late Colon Myrick, Sr. & Marlee Cunningham Myrick. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Rebecca Myrick; and 2 sisters, Sue Anderson and Carole Kimsey.

He is survived by...

Apr 4, 2023

Billy Curtis Edge, 83 of Hope Mills passed away April 4, 2023, at his home.  Born in Cumberland County, he is the son John Edge and Betsy Blackburn Edge. He is preceded in death by his parents.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Nancy Catherine Scott Edge; a daughter, Linda Ann Edge; and two brothers, Marion and...

Apr 3, 2023

Wanda Kaye Tolar, 60 of Hope Mills, NC, was born on December 13, 1962. She passed quietly and peacefully on April 3, 2023, after a long and hard battle with dementia. She left peacefully and lovingly in the hands of the Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, NC.

Wanda is preceded in death by her mother and stepfather, Betty...

Mar 29, 2023

Carolyn Ralph Markham, 83 of Lumber Bridge, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in her home with family by her side.

Born October 21, 1939 in Elizabeth City, NC, Carolyn is the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Ralph. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Markham; son, Timothy...

Mar 29, 2023

Kelly Jackson Ammons, Sr., 67 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.

Born on April 11, 1955 in Sampson County, Kelly was the son of the late Kelly Edward Ammons and Ruthie Evelyn Goodman Ammons. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kelly Jackson Ammons, Jr., formerly of Fayetteville;...

Mar 27, 2023

Mrs. Denise Marie Jacobs was born on September 24th,1969 and she left this world on March 27,2023. She leaves behind 2 daughters Katherine Jacobs and Ashley Jacobs along with 7 grandchildren. Mrs. Denise lived a long and happy life. She revolved her life around her grandchildren, friends, and she loved to play bingo. She will be greatly missed by...

Mar 26, 2023

Giovanna Tornieri Poole, 94 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born April 10, 1928 in Italy, Giovanna is the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Tornieri. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tooney Poole; sisters, Iole Greene, and Rita Tornieri; and brothers, Renzo Tornieri, and Giovanni Tornieri. She is survived by her daughter,...

Mar 17, 2023

On March 13, 2023, Evangelina Elizabeth Marie Harper was born to McKenna Faith White, formerly of Lock Haven, PA, and Levi Harper, formerly of Farmington, NM. She was taken into the arms of the Savior on March 17, 2023.

Evangelina was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother and maternal great grandfather, and...

Mar 12, 2023

Marvin Glen Jones, 63 of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.

Born in Robeson County, he is the son of the late Marvin Andrews and Alease Brewer Jones.  He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Ball; and two brothers, Rickie Jones and David Earl Andrews.

He is survived by three sisters, Ola Bannister,...

Mar 6, 2023

Dorothy Mae Hampton, 79 of Hope Mills, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born in Florida, Dorothy is the daughter of the late Monroe Green and Mary Rudolph Green. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Hampton; daughter, Tiara Hampton; and siblings, Clarence Green, Vashon Odom, and Ere Sophia. She is survived by her daughter,...

Mar 3, 2023

Alvin Lee Brown, 62 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.

Alvin was born June 1, 1960 in Cumberland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Brown.

He is survived by his son, Christopher Lee Jones; mother, Shirley Barnhill; sister, Peggy Locklear and...

Mar 1, 2023

Judith Margarett MacMillan, 82 of Hope Mills, passed away on March 1, 2023. From Akron, Ohio, Judith is the daughter of the late Donald and Frances Hood. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James MacMillan; brother, James Hood; and sister, Donna June Baumann. She is survived by her four children; three stepchildren; nine grandchildren; and seventeen...

Mar 1, 2023

Kenneth Westly Thornton, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away on March 1, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, Kenneth is the son of Lawrence Thornton and the late Delores McLamb Thornton. He is survived by his son, Brent and wife Alyshia and their children, Ryleigh and Waylon; son, Travis and wife Jessica and their children, David and Kaleb; father, Lawrence Thornton;...

Feb 28, 2023

Kathryn Young Bailey, 87 of Raeford, NC, passed away on February 28, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hoke County Hospital. No Services are scheduled at this time.