Obituaries

Sep 29, 2021

Ottis Garfield Everitte, 64 of Parkton, passed away Wednesday, September 29, 2021 at First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Born August 3, 1957 in Cumberland County, Ottis was the son of the late Thurman Everitte, Sr. and Ruth Spell Everitte. He owned and operated AAA Exterminating in Fayetteville with his wife Donna.

He is survived...

Sep 28, 2021

Robin Michelle Baum Haire, 44 of Fayetteville passed away September 28, 2021.

Born in Stark County, Ohio she is the daughter of the late James and Loretta Sherman Baum.

She is survived by her husband Richard; daughter, Taylor Haire; son, Lane Haire; sisters, Tyann Jarvis & husband James and Christine McDonald.

Robin will...

Sep 26, 2021

Dorle Mae Turner of Hope Mills, North Carolina died peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 26, 2021.

She was born in Nuremberg, Germany to Raleigh Pete Hodges and Hannelore Margarete A. (Polzin) Hodges on October 16, 1970. Her family moved to the United States when she was 8 years old. They lived...

Sep 22, 2021

In Memory Drake Emanuel Johnson

Drake Emanuel Johnson, 63 of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021.  Born in Hope Mills, NC, Drake was the son of Allen and Gerlene Johnson. Drake was preceded  in death by his mother, Gerlene and grandson, Easton Jester.

Drake was a graduate of South View High School, obtained...

Sep 21, 2021

Leon Thomas Towery 74 of Parkton passed away September 21, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County he is the son of the late Daniel David & Lillian Smith Towery.  He is also preceded in death by his son, Leon Thomas Towery, Jr. and a brother, Daniel David Towery, Jr. and his wife Nelia Towery....

Sep 19, 2021

Rebecca Louise Murasky, 48 of Fayetteville, NC took her last breath and died peacefully finishing her earthly journey and went to join family and friends at Heaven’s Gate on September 19, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Rebecca was born January 10, 1973 in Fayetteville, NC to Johnny and...

Sep 17, 2021

U.S. Army SGM (Retired) Harold "Whiskey" Steven Yocum, 78 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, September 17, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center.

Born June 19, 1943, Steve is the son of the late Harold and Ellen Dixon Yocum. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his brother, Donald Yocum....

Sep 16, 2021

Sherry Ashcraft Meade, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, September 16, 2021.

Born in Hillsborough County, FL, Sherry is the daughter of the late Leland and Minnie Ruth Caldwell Ashcraft.

She is survived by two daughters, Jamie Solis and fiancé Max Delgado, Jr. and Mandi Meade; two sons, Ashton Meade...

Sep 13, 2021

Onzie Colton Edwards, 79 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in her home with family by her side.

Born December 24, 1941 in Cumberland County, Onzie is the daughter of the late Ruben and Maggie Goodman. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Stedmond Edwards.

Onzie is survived...

Sep 12, 2021

Kevin Paul Hoeft, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 12, 2021.

Born August 1, 1973 in Antigo, WI, Kevin is the son of the late Lester and Shirley Hoeft.

Kevin joined the military in 1992 and, after serving our country in Germany, was honorably discharged in 1997....

Sep 11, 2021

Mrs. Barbara Ann Cullen, 81 of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, September 11, 2021.

Born December 8, 1939 in Lumberton, Barbara is the daughter of the late Clayton and Dorothy Johnson Singletary. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Arthur “Abe” Cullen; a sister, Janice Southerland; and a brother, Ronald...

Sep 5, 2021

Wayne Jackson Hardee, Jr., 46 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, September 5, 2021 in his home surrounded by family.

Born January 26, 1975 in Cumberland County, Wayne was the son of Wayne Jackson Hardee, Sr. and the late Barbara Ann Froman.

Along with his father, he is also...

Sep 4, 2021

Dillfrede Carney Peal, 95, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

Born July 18, 1926 in Boone County, WV, Dillfrede is the son of the late John and Mamie Peal. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his first wife, Muriel Peal; second wife, Irene Peal;...

Sep 4, 2021

Michael Francis Smith, 64 of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in his home with family by his side.

Born July 9, 1957 in Robeson County, Michael was the son of Melba McRainey Smith and the late Ted Smith.

Along with his mother, Melba Willis, Michael is...

Sep 4, 2021

Flora Marie Musselwhite Allen April 17, 1961-September 4, 2021.

Flora Marie Allen, 60 of Fayetteville went to her heavenly home on Saturday, September 4, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley.  She was born on April 17, 1961 to the late John D. Musselwhite and Ailene Musselwhite.

She is preceded in death by her parents and a...

Sep 3, 2021

Anne Ryan Griffin age 21, Passed away September 3rd, 2021.  Loving daughter of Thomas and Kelly Griffin.  Granddaughter of Jim and Faith Farrell and Margaret Griffin.  Niece of Jim and Maureen Farrell.  Cousin of Sean and Megan Farrell.  Friend of many.

Always a Bear, Annie graduated from Gray’s Creek High School in 2018.  She was a talented artist and musician.  She loved her family, friends,...

Aug 26, 2021

Lander J. Williams, Sr., 89 of Parkton, passed away August 26, 2021.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Lacey and Janie Williams.  He is also preceded in death by his wife, Naomi Williams and two children, Cathy Sweat and Lander Williams Jr.

He is survived by three daughters, Carolyn Eckert, Shelia Beard and...

Aug 24, 2021

Richard Charles Trumbull, 78 of Parkton, passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021.

Born April 24, 1943 in Norfolk County, MA, Richard was the son of the late Charles Landry and Blanche Trinque. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his stepfather, Al Trumbull.

Richard is...

Aug 23, 2021

Michael “Bo” Seegars, 56, left this earth on Monday, August 23, 2021, to walk through eternity with his Heavenly Father.  Bo loved life and lived it to the fullest.

Bo enjoyed traveling with his family, cruising, dancing at deck parties, riding roller coasters, sitting on any beach, and finding the jacuzzi in every hotel.  An avid sportsman,...

Aug 23, 2021

James Douglas Clouston 79, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Monday, August 23, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, after his long battle to live for over three months.

James Douglas Clouston was born on June 4, 1942 in Bradley, Ohio.  He is the youngest of 9 children of...