Obituaries

Oct 18, 2022

Pacia Michelle Slade (27) was born to the late Nancy Elmore and Timmy Slade in Fayetteville, North Carolina, on November 2, 1994. Pacia's bright blue eyes and blonde hair naturally gave her the nickname "Cotton". She enjoyed being the baby sister to her three siblings. They were all very close in age and even closer in bond....

Oct 12, 2022

Shelby Jean Crabtree, 83 of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, October 12, 2022 at Morning Star Special Care Center in Eastover.

Born April 16, 1939 in Hope Mills, Jean was the daughter of the late John Wesley Collier, Sr. and Louise Faulkner Collier. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death...

Oct 12, 2022

SGT JaVaughn Taye Dunham, 21 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, October 12, 2022.

Born August 23, 2001 in Sulzbach-Rosenberg, Germany, JaVaughn is the son of Mack Dunham, Jr. and Dena Dunham.

After eventually relocating to Fayetteville, JaVaughn attended Douglas Byrd High School. During high school, he became a...

Oct 11, 2022

Christian Clyde Revan Baldrias, infant son of Christian Baldrias and Kristine Castelo, passed away Tuesday, October 11, 2022 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

In addition to his parents, he is survived by a brother, Christian Cade Raiden Baldrias; maternal grandmother, Annie Castelo; paternal grandparents, Conrad & Minerva Baldrias; aunts, Christian Mae Castelo,...

Oct 6, 2022

Reverend Bobby Nelson Bunnells, Sr., 85 of Fayetteville, peacefully passed away at 12:13p.m. on October 6, 2022, at his home surrounded by family. Community Hospice provided outstanding and compassionate care during his time of illness. Born December 25, 1936, to Carson Bunnells and Nannie Mae Ratley Bunnells, he was the longest living of 13 children. Bobby is preceded in...

Oct 3, 2022

Kimberly Cooke, 45 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, October 3, 2022. Kim was a beloved mother to her two daughters, Alaina and Ahnica, whom she loved more than anything in this world. She was known as a kind and sweet person who would go out of her way to help a friend. Her bright smile and infectious laugh could...

Oct 1, 2022

Timothy "Tim" Edward Markham, 57 of Lumber Bridge, NC, passed away Saturday, October 1, 2022.

Born May 15, 1965 in Cumberland County, NC, Tim was the son of Marshall Thomas and Carolyn Louise Markham. He was preceded in death by his wife, Joy Markham, father, Marshall Thomas Markham; and nephew, Michael Freeman.

Sep 29, 2022

Jeremy Lee Jenkins, 48 of Hope Mills, passed away on Thursday, September 29, 2022. Born November 11, 1973 in Warren County, Kentucky, Jeremy is the son of Roger Jenkins, Sr. and Sheila Jenkins. Alongside his parents, Jeremy is also survived by his brother, Roger Jenkins, Jr.; sister, Sheena Jenkins; daughter, Emily Jenkins; son, Zachery Jenkins; and his loyal...

Sep 25, 2022

David Mitchell McLaurin, 66 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 25, 2022.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Buster Hickman and Jodie Maxine McLaurin. He is also preceded in death by his niece, Jamie Nicole Easingwood and his nephew, James Lee Alexander.

He is survived by his wife, Mary Jo McLaurin; daughter,...

Sep 23, 2022

Iris Michelle Black, 58 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 23, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Cumberland County, Iris is the daughter of Elizabeth Smith and the late Gartha Stewart.

She is survived by her husband, Matthew Black; daughters, Kirstina Black and Melissa Black; son, John David Horne, III; mother, Elizabeth Smith; and...

Sep 21, 2022

Lewis G. Blackwood, 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 21, 2022. Born in Durham County, Lewis is the son of the late Theodore Blackwood and Betty Parker Blackwood. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Diana Blackwood; daughter, Debra Kay Blackwood Caulder; and sisters, Maxaline Oakley, Sue Sutton, and Wilma Adams. Lewis is survived by his...

Sep 15, 2022

Shirley Jean Barnes, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 at the Angel House of Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Whiteville, NC.

Born April 18, 1940 in Cumberland County, Shirley was the daughter of the late Joseph Preston and Leola Phillips Hales. She was also preceded in death by her husband,...

Sep 12, 2022

Thomas Patrick Hudson, 80 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, September 12, 2022 in his home with family by his side.

Born September 7, 1942 in New York, NY, Thomas is the son of the late John and Isabella Hudson. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Yen Ngo Hudson; son, Thomas...

Sep 11, 2022

Joseph "Joey" Franklin Simmons, Jr., 64 of Parkton, passed away Sunday, September 11, 2022 in his home with family by his side.

Born September 12, 1957 in Augsburg, Germany, Joey was the son of the late Joseph Franklin Simmons, Sr. and Luise Leiner Simmons. He was also preceded in death by his brother, John...

Sep 8, 2022

Eunice Ann Morris, 101 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 8, 2022, at her home with family by her side. Born in Cumberland County, NC, Eunice is the daughter of the late Thomas Brisson and Lossie Odom. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Morris; daughters, Nancy Milliken and Carol Allende; and her sons, Tommy Smith...

Sep 7, 2022

Billy Mac “Lil Bill” Vinson, Jr., 56 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, September 7, 2022.

Born in Cumberland County on May 16, 1966, he was the son of Linda Gail Watts and the late Billy Mac Vinson, Sr. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Nakoma Watts.

Billy is survived...

Sep 6, 2022

Geraldine was born and raised in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She resided in North Carolina for the entirety of her life. She entered the gates of Heaven at the age of 79. She is predeceased by her mother, Pearl Sadler; her brothers, Leroy Sadler, Homer Sadler and Paul Jr. Sadler; sisters, Patricia Autrey, Phyllis Jacobsen, and Betty Sadler; first...

Sep 5, 2022

Jeremy Manning Smith, 48 of Leland passed away September 5, 2022.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of Peggy Manning Smith of Fayetteville, and Charles Smith of North Myrtle Beach.  He is also survived by his daughter, Marissa Angel Smith, and her mother, Cristina Perez, and his brother Gregory Vander Smith.

Sep 4, 2022

Dewey DeWayne Young, 66 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 4, 2022.

Born in Henry County, Indiana, Dewey is the son of the late Dewey Earl and Rita Patricia Glynn Young.

He is survived by his wife, Regina Chappell Young; daughters, Brandy Young Bergen and husband Thomas, Heather...

Aug 31, 2022

Ines Soto, 85 of Parkton, passed away Wednesday, August 31, 2022.

Born April 19, 1937 in Cabo Rojo, Puerto Rico, Ines was the daughter of the late Juan and Isolina Negron. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her loving husband, Carmelo Soto, Sr. and her brother, Mike...