Obituaries

Jan 20, 2023

James Daniel West, 40 of Fayetteville, passed away January 20, 2023 at Scotland Regional Hospice in Laurinburg.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Robert Mason and Brenda West.

He is survived by two daughters, Aaliyha West and Kylee West; two sons, Daniel West and Wyatt West; sister, Loree Scott & husband James;...

Jan 20, 2023

Joel "Joe" Clay Barfield, 59 of St. Pauls, passed away Friday, January 20, 2023.

Born October 22, 1963 in Cumberland County, Joe is the son of the late James Clinton Barfield, Jr. and Myrtle Phipps Barfield. He was also preceded in death by his brother, James Glenn Barfield.

He...

Jan 19, 2023

Debra Jean Jennings, 71 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, January 19, 2023.

Born in Rocky Mount, Debra is the daughter of the late retired Army CSM Jack Myers Jennings and Betty Jean Jennings.

She is survived by her husband, Mark Holland; daughter, Dawne Nelson and husband Sean; son, Michael...

Jan 17, 2023

Christopher "Mac" Lynn McFayden, 44 of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, January 17, 2023.

Born January 16, 1979 in Cumberland County, Mac is the son of Tommy Lynn and Lynda Lea McFayden.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Hester, Jr. and Lucy McFayden and maternal grandparents, Lee and...

Jan 16, 2023

David Preston Johnson, Jr., 77 of Fayetteville, passed away on January 16, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, David was the son of the late David Preston Johnson, Sr. and Beula Strickland Johnson. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Phillip Wayne Johnson; and sister, Doris Lee Jacobson. He is survived by his sister, Linda Faye Pittman of...

Jan 12, 2023

Brandon Matthew Ratley, 31 of Fayetteville, passed away on January 12, 2023. He was born April 21, 1991 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Brandon is survived by his daughter, Samara Naylor; father, Charles Ratley and wife Pat; mother, Pamela Ratley; sister, Kimberly Ratley and husband Dustin Hanson; brother, Dustin Ratley; sister, Peggy Meeks and husband James; brother, Charlie Ratley;...

Jan 10, 2023

Thomas Earl “Tommy” Hilburn, Jr., 45 of Parkton, passed away Tuesday, January 10, 2023. Tommy was born in Cumberland County and was preceded in death by his son, Jeffrey Hilburn; grandson, Kaine Hilburn; stepfather, John Campbell; maternal grandparents, Bobby and Brenda Autry; and paternal grandparents, Tom and Margaret Hilburn. He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Hilburn;...

Jan 4, 2023

James Paul "Jay" Barton IV, 34 of Spartanburg, SC, passed away Wednesday, January 4, 2023.

Born April 1, 1988 in Fayetteville, NC, Jay was the son of the late James Paul Barton III and Amy Allison Barton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Milton...

Dec 26, 2022

Ruth Jackson Dalton, 92, of Fayetteville, died on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Born June 17, 1930 in Cumberland County, Ruth was the daughter of the late Dossie Lee Jackson and Mattie Belle Davis Jackson. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Graham Odell Dalton, Sr.; brother, Maj. Franklin Jackson, USMC; and...

Dec 20, 2022

William Leach, 78 of Hope Mills, passed away on December 20, 2022. Born in Massachusetts, William was the son of the late Edmond Leach and Iva Monte. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Mal Cha “Kim” Leach; brother, Richard Leach; and sister, Sandra Leach. He is survived by his daughter, Patty Costner and husband Dennis; daughter,...

Dec 14, 2022

Elvin Terrell Tatum, Jr., 66 of Raeford, passed away Wednesday, December 14, 2022. Born in Cumberland County, Elvin was the son of Dorothy Trogdan and the late Elvin Terrell Tatum, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Deborah Tatum; daughter, Rebecca Tatum; son, Elvin Terrell Tatum, III and wife Janie; grandchildren, Juelz Bartholomew, Carmyn Bartholomew, and Everlie Tatum; sisters,...

Dec 11, 2022

Joel Thomas Matthews, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away December 11, 2022. Born in Harnett County, Joel is the son of the late Joel B. and Vernon Royal Matthews. He is also preceded in death by his brothers, Jerry Matthews and John “Tom” Matthews. He is survived by his wife, Esther Matthews; daughter, Dianna Phillips; son, Dwayne Thomas Matthews; grandson, Christopher...

Dec 10, 2022

Patricia Keir "Patty" High, 77, of Fayetteville passed away Saturday December 10, 2022.

Born in Tioga County, NY, Patty is the daughter of the late Walter Blair and Nellie Grey Hunt Keir. She was also preceded in death by her husband William “Bill” High and a granddaughter, Serena Morgan High.

She is survived by her son,...

Dec 6, 2022

Alice “Faye” Davis, age 84, went home to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, December 6th, 2022. She was the daughter of the late Paul & Thelma Nance.

Faye was raised in Cerro Gordo, NC. She loved the Lord and enjoyed serving for over 50 years in Sunday School and many ladies ministries at the...

Dec 6, 2022

Barbara Jean Furr, 76 of Hope Mills, passed away unexpectedly on December 6, 2022. Born in Cumberland County, Jean is the daughter of the late Roy and Isabelle Blackmon. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby M. Furr, Sr.; sister, Bessie Ammons; brother, Roy L. Blackmon; daughter, Bobbie Denise Few; and great granddaughter, Tiffany. She is survived...

Dec 6, 2022

Mrs. Vickie Fowler was born on July 21,1952 and she left this world on December 6, 2022. She leaves behind 3 children, Denise, Dawne, and Leslie; 4 grandchildren, Ashley, Kathrine, Elizabeth, and Racheal; and 11 great-grandchildren. Vickie lived a long, happy, and fulfilling life. She loved to ride horses and shop. She will be greatly missed by all who...

Dec 5, 2022

Brunnie Mae Henderson Swinson, age 96 of Pin Hook, passed away peacefully December 5, 2022, surrounded by her family.

Born in Duplin County, she is the daughter of the late Norman and Louisa Henderson.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Rev. Samuel Swinson; sisters, Deloris Parker, Etheleen Pierce; brothers, Sam...

Dec 5, 2022

Carl Channing Britt, 79 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Monday, December 5, 2022 in his home with family by his side. Born October 10, 1943 in Elizabethtown, NC, Carl was the son of the late Vurlie Lee and Bertha Mae Britt. He is survived by his wife, Susan Britt; daughter, Angela Randolph and husband Howard; son,...

Dec 4, 2022

Janice Faye Prevatte, 51 of Lumberton, NC, passed away Sunday, December 4, 2022.

Born August 15, 1971 in Collier County, FL, Janice is the daughter of the late Eldridge and Linda Jackson.

She is survived by her son, Eddie Blackmon and wife Jess of Sanford, NC; daughter, Shelby Blackmon...

Nov 29, 2022

Onnie Wease Batson, 91, of Lumberton, passed away on November 29, 2022. Born in Sampson County, Onnie is the daughter of the late Walter and Ella Holland. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Jimmie Batson. Onnie is survived by her daughter, Linda B. Tyson and husband Michael of Lumberton; sister, Jean Westbrook and husband Carl of...