Obituaries

Jun 16, 2021

Ellen Faye Spell Wilkinson, 77 of Hope Mills, passed away June 16, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.    Born in Cumberland County,  she is the daughter of Albert Spell and Roxie Holland Spell.  She is preceded in death by her parents, a grand-daughter, Raven Wilkinson, and a brother, Albert Charles Spell.

She...

Jun 14, 2021

Carl Strickland, 85 of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Chadbourn, NC passed away Monday, June 14, 2021.

He was a Navy Veteran and retired from Carolina By Products after 31 years.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Charles and Verline Strickland; brothers, Paul Strickland, Roosevelt Strickland, and Charles...

Jun 12, 2021

Elsie H. Kinlaw, 74 years old, went to be with the Lord our Father on Saturday, June 12, 2021.

Born on Christmas Day in Cumberland County, Elsie is the daughter of the late Julius and Margaret House. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Evelyn Wilhite.

Elsie is survived...

Jun 11, 2021

Olga Marina Ugarte, 72 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, June 11, 2021 at her home.

Born in Nicaragua, Olga is the daughter of the late Rafael and Irene Larrave Ugarte.

She is survived by a son, Juan C. Mendoza and wife Zulma; a daughter, Diana Camping and husband John; grandchildren,...

Jun 7, 2021

Linda Johnson Coryell, 68 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021 at her home surrounded by family.

Born March 13, 1953 in Wichita Falls Texas, Linda is the daughter of late Ellis Johnson, Jr. and Berdie Mae Johnson.  She is also preceded in death by her brother, Johnnie Johnson.

She is survived by her husband, Thompson “Tom”...

Jun 6, 2021

Donnie Gene Beard, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, June 6, 2021 at WakeMed in Raleigh.

Born September 5, 1957 in Cumberland County, Donnie is the son of the late Albert Grey Beard and Mary Ann Hair Beard. Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his sister, Janet McLamb; son, Michael Brent Ransom; and...

Jun 2, 2021

Larry James Porter, 67 of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday June 2, 2021 at his residence.

Born March 2, 1954 in Horry County, SC, Larry is the son of the late George Herman and Blanche Blanton Porter.

He is survived by his wife Joan Gail Porter; daughter, Stephanie Porter Karnes & husband Aaron David; step grandson,...

May 31, 2021

Clyde Clifton “Cliff” Hester, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, May 31, 2021.

Born September 1, 1943 in Cumberland County, Cliff is the son of the late Francis Welton and Bertha Parker Hester. He was also preceded in death by his sister, Elizabeth New & brother in law Wilbert New; brother, Buddy Hester and Grady Hester & sister...

May 30, 2021

Kathryn Newman Bender, 62 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 in her home with family by her side.

Born September 8, 1958 at Wheelus Air Base in Tripoli, Libya, Kathy is the daughter of the late Gerald Morgan and Loretta Delise Newman.

She is survived by her husband John Joseph Bender; son, Michael...

May 30, 2021

Lucille Martin Cartwright, 85 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021.

Born September 18, 1935 in Robeson County, Lucille is the daughter of the late Orian Lendel and Letha Etters Martin.

She is survived by her brother, Wesley Martin; sisters, Mabel Thompkins and Janie Saunders; daughter, Diane White and husband Keith; grandson, Kenneth White;...

May 28, 2021

David Rivera De Souza, 73, of Fayetteville passed away May 28, 2021.

Born in Bronx Co., NY he was the son of the late Benigno and Tonita Capobianco Rivera.

He is survived by his wife, Zaida Alicia Otero; daughter, Gloriel Rivera; son, Ian Rivera; grandson, Angel Casiano-Rivera; granddaughter, Glorie Casiano-Rivera; great grandson, Liam Stevens.

The...

May 26, 2021

John Richard Swenfurth, Jr. 52 of Hope Mills passed away Wednesday May 26, 2021.

Born in El Paso, TX he is the son of the late John Richard Swenfurth, Sr. and Anna Joyce Hughett Register.  He was also preceded in death by his sister, Vicki Brown Walters.

He is survived by his wife Shannon; daughters,...

May 24, 2021

Deborah Ezzell Beard, 62 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, May 24, 2021 at Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.

Born December 3, 1958 in Sampson County, Debbie is the daughter of the late Aubrey Thomas, Sr. and Evelene Eubanks Ezzell. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her son, Michael Brent Ransom; brother, Aubrey Thomas...

May 23, 2021

Jeffrey Scott Edwards, age 44, passed away May 23, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of Phillip Edwards and Rebecca Sherrill Phillips.

He is survived by a son, Brandon Scott Edwards and Fiancée Jory; two grand-daughters, Taylor Register and Haley Thompson; a  grand-dog, Grace; his father, Phillip Edwards; his mother and step-father,...

May 23, 2021

Joan Marie Sessoms, 88 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, May 23, 2021.

Born April 10, 1933 in Boston, MA, Joan is the daughter of the late Edna Lillian Dunn and George Frank Dunn. Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, June Marilyn Morgan.

Joan is survived by her...

May 20, 2021

Bettina Madel Cascasan of Hope Mills lost her year long battle with metatastic renal cell carcinoma.

Bettina was born on January 10, 1965 at Guenzburg, Germany where she met and finally married on December 4, 1986 at Nykobing, Denmark.

She was preceded in death by her father Ludwig Madel; her two brothers, Luke and Walter...

May 16, 2021

Kathy Russell Conoly, 73 of Hope Mills, passed away May 16, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of the late Boyd Franklin and Irene Ratley Russell.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Charles Edward Conoly, Sr., and two brothers, Dennis and Terry Russell.

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May 14, 2021

Mrs. Mattie Stephens Guilette, 87, of Fayetteville, died Friday, May 14, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born February 2, 1934 in Raeford, Mrs. Guilette was daughter of the late Younger and Minnie Elizabeth Stephens. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 35 years, Ronald J. Guilette; five sisters,...

May 14, 2021

Earl Mason, 82 of Hope Mills, passed away May 14, 2021 surrounded by family.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Herman and Clidabell Mason.  He is also preceded in death by sister, Ruth Curl and brothers, Raymond “Pete” Mason, David Mason, Richard “Bookie” Mason, John Mason, and Robert Cecil Mason.

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May 10, 2021

Dorothy Virginia Gomes, 93 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, May 10, 2021 in her home with family by her side.

Born April 26, 1928 in Halifax County, Virginia, Dorothy was the daughter of the late George Leslie and Annie Stevens Davis.

She is survived by her sons, Larry Walker and wife Connie, Ronnie Walker and...