Obituaries

Apr 16, 2022

Theresa Gales Sawyer, 82 of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2022 in her home with family by her side.

Born June 16, 1939 in Cumberland County, Theresa is the daughter of the late Oliver and Edna Gales. She was also preceded in death by her son, Fred "Freddie" G. Willoughby, Jr.

Apr 14, 2022

Victoria Dawn Graham “Vickey”, aged 56, of Hope Mills, NC, was called upon to her heavenly home on Thursday, April 14, 2022. She passed peacefully in the presence of her loved ones.

Vickey was a loving wife, mother, daughter, sister, grandmother and a devoted Christian. She is survived by her husband, Jeff Graham;...

Apr 14, 2022

Mary Ann Gibson, 51 of Parkton, NC, passed away on Thursday, April 14, 2022. Born on January 14, 1971, Mary is the daughter of Margaret Stedman and the late Lonnie Butler. She is also preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, Clyde & Mary Ratley, and her two uncles, Leonard Stedman and Luther Stedman. Mary is survived by her...

Apr 5, 2022

Matthew David Moore, age 33, gained his wings April 5, 2022.

He is survived his loving parents, Mark Moore of Fayetteville and Marcia Willoughby Moore of Hope Mills.  He is also survived by his loving brother Mark Moore and his two cats, Tobi and Mango.  He is preceded in death by his grandparents, William T. Moore and...

Apr 3, 2022

Eric Jason Gomez, 45 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Eric was born on December 4, 1976 in Los Angeles, CA.

He is survived by his wife, Stephanie Gomez; daughter, Justina Gomez; daughter, Jenna Gomez; stepdaughter, Alexis Jernigan; stepson, Angel Garza; stepson, Aaron Richardson; mother, Lorraine...

Apr 3, 2022

Graciela Jimenez Pineda, 77 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, April 3, 2022.

Born December 27, 1944 in Guatemala, she is the daughter of the late Juana Pineda Garcia and Marto Jimenez Castillo.

She is survived by her husband, Cesar Pineda Medrano of Hope Mills; daughter, Aracely J. Pineda-Bolanos & husband Jose of Hope Mills;...

Apr 1, 2022

Gladys Elizabeth Berry, 97 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, April 1, 2022.

Born June 2, 1924 in Baltimore, Maryland, Gladys is the daughter of the late Ruth Webb and Artmore Logan. She was also preceded in death by her husband, William Berry.

She is survived by her 5...

Mar 29, 2022

Joseph “Josie” Carlton Byrd, 60 of Fayetteville, passed away on March 29, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Josie was preceded in death by his father, Charles Edward Byrd, Jr.; brothers, Dewey Byrd and Charlie Byrd; and his sister, Vonceil Byrd. He is survived by his wife, Connie Byrd; son, Joseph Byrd, Jr. & wife Tracy; daughter, Crystal Distel &...

Mar 19, 2022

Maurice “Bucky” Allender, Jr., 53 of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, March 19, 2022.

Born October 11, 1968, Bucky is the son of the late Maurice Allender, Sr. and Mary Allender. He is also preceded in death by his brother, Lonnie Allender.

Bucky was a firefighter with the Cotton...

Mar 18, 2022

The world lost one of its most beautiful souls on Friday, March 18, 2022 with the passing of Barbara Strickland Peters. She passed peacefully in her home at 12:15am, surrounded by Maylan, the love of her life, and her family that she so loved.

Barbara was born on October 29, 1935 in Harnett County to...

Mar 16, 2022

Martha Hanes Bailey, 84, of Hope Mills, NC passed away peacefully Wednesday, March 16, 2022 with her husband by her side. She was born October 24, 1937 in Forsyth County to Gaynelle and GC Hanes. She married Wayne Bailey on August 5th,1956, with whom she shared 65 years and an unbelievable love story.

Martha was a...

Mar 15, 2022

Lois Ann Cain, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at her home with family by her side. Born in Cumberland County, NC, Lois is the daughter of the late Roy Onslow Murray and Doris Strobel Murray. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Miller Gerald Cain. Lois is survived by her daughters,...

Mar 14, 2022

Jessie Martin Jones, 91 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, March 14, 2022 in her home with family by her side.

Born July 4, 1930 in Dillon County, SC, Jessie is the daughter of the late John William King and Jessie Lee Stroud King. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Willie...

Mar 13, 2022

James Robert Strickland, 88 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, March 13, 2022 in his son Manfred’s residence with family by his side.

Born December 31, 1933 in Dillon County, SC, James is the son of the late William Harvey Strickland and Gladys Rogers Strickland. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Elsa Strickland.

James...

Mar 11, 2022

Theresa Gail Dreczko, 72, of Hope Mills passed away Friday March 11, 2022.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of the late Harvey Lendin Cain, Sr. and Ruby Janice Bullard Cain.

She is survived by 2 daughters, Jessica Grant & husband Sybren Grant and Jennifer Lockamy; son, James Ashley; grandchildren, Jalyshia Waters, Briana Hawkins, Alicia...

Mar 10, 2022

Kura Monique Lopez 37 of Fayetteville passed away March 10, 2022.

Born in Cumberland County she is the daughter of Dino Lopez and the late Myra Coulter Lopez.

She is also survived by her husband Brent Travis Langman; daughter, Sydney Langman; sons, Shane Lopez and Seth Langman; grandmother, Dorothy Lutz.

A memorial service...

Mar 9, 2022

Yen Ngo Hudson, 79 of Fayetteville passed away March 9, 2022.

Born in North Vietnam, she is the daughter of the late Tu Ngo & Si Sy Tran.

She is survived by her husband, Thomas Patrick Hudson; daughter, Lyly Ramirez; sons, James Tran, Robert Hudson & wife Jacqueline, and John...

Mar 5, 2022

Meriche Tony “Chubby” Feminello, 86, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 5, 2022.

Born on April 17, 1935 in Jersey City, NJ, Tony was the son of the late James and Antoinette (Pranzo) Feminello, and brother to John Feminello, Teresa Figurelli, Marie Donofrio, Christina MacDonald, Dolores Lupinaccio and Linda Stoddard. He...

Mar 4, 2022

John M. Melvin, 66 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, March 4, 2022.

Born July 15, 1955 in Cumberland County, John is the son of the late Paul and Mildred Garner Melvin.

He is survived by his wife, Diane Melvin; son, Blake Melvin and wife Holly; granddaughters, Anna Melvin...

Feb 27, 2022

Annie Ruth Barefoot, 74 of Lillington, passed away Sunday, February 27, 2022 at Central Harnett Hospital.

Born April 15, 1947 in Cumberland County, Annie is the daughter of the late Byron and Virginia Milliken Benson. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her brother, Sonny Benson and sisters, Becky...