Obituaries

Aug 21, 2021

James Willard Bess, Sr., 83 of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, August 21, 2021 in his home with family by his side.

Born November 27, 1937 in Montgomery, AL, James was the son of the late Cecil Bess, Sr. and Ethel Keenan Bess. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Aug 20, 2021

Barbara Parker Thomson, 76 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, August 20, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

Born April 3, 1945 in Biloxi, MS, Barbara was the daughter of the late Earl W. and Dorothy Boudreaux Parker. She was also preceded in death by her brother, Joe Parker.

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Aug 18, 2021

Alan Randolph "Randy" Hayes, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, August 18, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg.

Born August 26, 1957 in Robeson County, Randy was the son of the late Leroy Glenn Hayes and Eugenia Pearl Bass Hayes. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Lawrence Hayes....

Aug 17, 2021

An obituary is not available at this time for Jesus Manuel Rodriguez. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Aug 17, 2021

Joseph Leon Hulon, Sr. 89 of Harrells passed away August 17, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County he is the son of the late Norman and Bell Kinlaw Hulon.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Merlyn Hulon.

He is survived by a daughter, Lynn Rideout & husband Junior; a son, Joey Hulon; grandchildren,...

Aug 16, 2021

Carol Ellen Willis, 81 of Fayetteville,  passed away Monday, August 16, 2021.

Born in Bladen County, she is the daughter of the late Robert Clinton Musselwhite and Smithie Hedgepeth Musselwhite.

She is survived by two daughters, Rhonda McCacken and husband Joseph, and Jennifer Beaman; and one grandchild, Jason Clinton Beaman.

Carol was a...

Aug 14, 2021

It is with shattered hearts that we announce that our precious son, Matthew Davis (“Matt-Matt”), 28, unexpectedly went to be with Jesus early Saturday morning, August 14, 2021.

Matthew was born May 14, 1993, and was a blessing to all who knew him. Anyone who met Matthew knew what a beacon of joy...

Aug 12, 2021

Shawn Bernard Green, Sr., 46 of Hope Mills, passes away Thursday, August 12, 2021.

Born September 9, 1974 in Manhattan, NY, Shawn was the son of the late Peter Green, Jr. and Sarah Neil Williams Green.

He is survived by his wife, Nydia Green; son, Shawn Green, Jr.; son, Giovanni Green; daughter, Yessenia Green; son,...

Aug 11, 2021

Patricia A. Thompkins, 78 of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, August 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born December 8, 1942 in Chattanooga, TN, she is the daughter of the late Roy Weathers and Ruth Ann Smith Weathers.

Patricia is survived by her husband, Tommy Thompkins; son, Steven Compton and wife Melissa; daughter,...

Aug 9, 2021

Billy Gray Gardner, Sr. 89 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Gardner was born in Winston-Salem in 1931.  He attended Grey High School and afterwards further advanced his education by completing many government trade school and civilian college courses.

In 1951, Mr. Gardner married June Williams in Tucson, AZ. ...

Aug 8, 2021

Marlene Frances (Camerlengo) Riley was born 18 July 1949 to Mario and Mary Rose (Mitzi) Camerlengo in Steubenville, Ohio.  She attended St. Anthony Elementary School and graduated from Catholic Central High School with the class of 1967.  In 1970, Marlene graduated from the Wheeling Hospital School of Nursing and became a registered nurse.  In 1973, she married...

Aug 8, 2021

Robert Sidney Harris, 85 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, August 8, 2021 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

Born August 8, 1936 in Robeson County, Robert is the son of the late Roy and Trulie Ross Harris. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Marie Harris.

Robert is survived by a daughter, Susan...

Aug 7, 2021

Peggy Warren Edge, 80 of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, August 7, 2021 in her home with family by her side.

Born in Fayetteville, Peggy is the daughter of the late Thomas Warren and Mamie Julia Black Warren.

Peggy graduated from Pine Forest High School as valedictorian, and Campbell University, summa cum laude, with a...

Aug 6, 2021

Matthew Kevin "Tug" Locklear, 48 of Fayetteville passed away August 6, 2021.

Born in Scotland County he is the son of Bobby Locklear and Rita Brooks Lossman. He was preceded in death by his step father, Bill Lossman.

In addition to his parents he is survived by daughter, Chloe Mikel; son, Caleb Locklear; sister, Brooke...

Aug 6, 2021

Rayford Kenneth Suggs, 79, of New Smyrna Beach, FL, passed away peacefully on Friday, August 6, 2021 at his summer home in Conesus, NY.

Born in Sanford, NC, he was the son of the late Herbert Suggs and mother, Maggie Stewart Knuckles. He is also preceded in death by a sister, Ann McCall; a brother, Hubert Suggs,...

Aug 6, 2021

Andrew  "Andy" Britt II, 69 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in his home with family by his side.

Born April 25, 1952 in Dillon, SC, Andy was the son of the late Robert Britt and Allie McCormic Britt. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Jerry Britt....

Aug 6, 2021

Dawn Charlene Dudley Yingling, 65 of Fayetteville Passed away August 6, 2021.

Born in Sangamon County, IL she is the daughter of the late Thomas Edward and Jeanne Charlene Desmonds Dudley.

She is survived by brothers, Ross Dudley & wife linda, Nathan Dudley & wife Karol and Thomas Edward Dudley, Jr. & wife Deb; step daughter, Rebecca Ann...

Aug 5, 2021

Tolar "JR" James Melvin III, 55 of Hope Mills, passed away on Thursday, August 5, 2021.

Tolar "JR" enjoyed fishing and spending time with family and friends.

He is preceded in death by his father, Tolar James Melvin, Jr., and is survived by his wife, Tina Johnson Melvin; mother, Lola Faye Melvin; sisters, Tina McLaurin (Bryan) and...

Aug 2, 2021

Suzanne Jean Seever, 71 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, August 2, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Wayne County, MI, Suzanne was the daughter of the late Robert and Virginia Serazin. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Henry Seever.

She is survived by her...

Jul 29, 2021

Estelle Mary Larko, 89 of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, July 29, 2021.

Born in New York, NY, she is the daughter of the late Anthony and Bridgette Gorton Chiarelli.  Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Michael Larko, Sr.

She is survived by a daughter, Linda Webb & husband Mark; a...