Obituaries

Mar 31, 2021

Paul Melvin Hughes, 72, of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, March 31, 2021.

Born February 6, 1949 in Huntington, WV, Paul was the son of the late Dewey Willis and Maudie Mae Bartee Hughes.

Paul proudly served in the U.S. Navy for over 20 years, and received numerous medals and awards during his military career.

Mar 29, 2021

Heidi Diane Schoenitz Lewis, 51 of Parkton passed away March 29, 2021.

Born in Port Clinton, OH she is the daughter of Judy Block Schoenitz and the late Heinz Schoenitz.  She is also preceded in death by a sister, Sandra Schoenitz.

In addition to her mother she is also survived by her husband, Donald Lewis;...

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Annie Caulder Todd, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Monday, March 29, 2021 at the age of 86.

Annie was born to parents Lacy and Minnie Caulder on July 26, 1935 in Hope Mills, N.C. She grew up in the small mill community of Hope Mills, N.C. where she had many friends and a loving...

Mar 23, 2021

On Tuesday, March 23, 2021, Richard Maceo McLeod, loving husband and father of two children, went to his heavenly home at age 88.

Born September 29, 1932 in Mt. Vernon, NY, Richard was the son of the late William and Corinne (Champen) McLeod. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Leila...

Mar 22, 2021

Braylon Antonio Rogers, 3, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, March 22, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of Jacinda Epps and Christon Rogers.

He is also survived by his sister, Keilani Rogers; maternal grandmother, Jacquelyn White and  Lisa Epps; maternal grandfather, Kevin Epps & wife; maternal great grandmother, Robin Wroblewski; aunts, Kayla White,...

Mar 19, 2021

U.S. Army MSG (RET) Guy Robert Place, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, March 19, 2021. Born in Walton, NY, Guy is the son of the late Guy Basil and Maude Grubbs Place. Before retiring from the Army in 1983, Guy served for 26 years including time in the Special Forces and the Vietnam War. During his dedicated years...

Mar 17, 2021

David Earl Carter age 88 of Parkton, NC went to be with his Heavenly Father on March 17, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County on August 22, 1932 he is the son of the late John W. and Lula Everette Carter. He was also preceded in death by a son in law, Sam Lawing.

David graduated...

Mar 16, 2021

Ruth Evelyn Jarvis, 90, of Raeford, passed away Tuesday, March 16, 2021.

She is survived by 4 daughters, Debra Stockton, Peggy Williamson, Catherine Hughes, and Theresa Jarvis; 9 grandchildren; 8 great grandchildren; and 2 great great grandchildren.

Ruth was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great great grandmother, and friend who will be greatly missed by all her family...

Mar 14, 2021

Stella Faye Knox Dise, 77 of Rocky Point  (formerly of Hope Mills), passed away Sunday, March 14, 2021 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of the late James “Joe” and Myrtle Estelle Branch Knox.  She is also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Dise; daughter, Debra Nowell;...

Mar 11, 2021

Ricky LaMarr Goins, 61 of Hope Mills passed away March 11, 2021.

He is the son of the late Clyde and Mabel Rains Goins.

He is survived by his wife, Joyce Spell Goins; daughter, Tonya Goins; sons, Robert Goins and Christopher Goins; grandchildren, Ryan and Leah Jones; brother, Derrick Goins.

Some of his...

Mar 11, 2021

Daniel Eugene Facemire, 45 of Hope Mills, passed away Thursday, March 11, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He is survived by his loving parents, Leonard E. Facemire Jr. and Patsy Costello Facemire; two sisters, Rachel Frye and husband Brian and Sarah Perlich and husband Brandon; nieces, Hannah Frye, Allyson Perlich and...

Mar 8, 2021

Daniel Wayne Sizick - a.k.a. Pounder, a.k.a. Dan the Man, a.k.a. Big Herm, a.k.a. Grandpa, and a.k.a. Pepaw passed on from this life into paradise to be with his Savior and Lord Jesus Christ on Monday, March 8, 2021.

If you ever were around Dan, you laughed. Likely a lot and hard. His quick witted humor, his...

Mar 7, 2021

Mark Steven Dean, 62, passed away Sunday, March 7, 2021.

Born on March 3, 1959 in Cumberland County, NC, Mark was the son of the late William Pearl and Clara Grey Gough Dean. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Monzo and Bertie Gough; paternal grandparents, Gibb and Mattie Dean;...

Mar 2, 2021

TSGT (RET) Johnny Mac "John" Terry, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, March 2, 2021.

Born in Robeson County, Johnny is the son of the late Oscar and Martha Terry. Along with his parents, He is also preceded in death by his wife Carolyn L. Terry and sister, Joyce Smith.

Earning numerous medals and awards...

Feb 28, 2021

Aaron Lee Morris, 27 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday February 28, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County he is the son of Hurley and Diane Morris.

He was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Jimmy Morris.

Along with his parents he is also survived by his sister, Rebecca Morris & fiancé Bobby Collis;...

Feb 28, 2021

Mary Ellen Merritt, age 72, of Fayetteville, went to be with the angels, peacefully, on February 28, 2021, in her home, surrounded by family and friends.

She is survived by her sons, James and wife Emily Merritt of Fayetteville, N.C., Marvin Jr. and wife Kim Merritt of Summerville, S.C., Kevin and wife Andrea...

Feb 27, 2021

Jessica Rose Ward, 56, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, February 27, 2021.

Born in Cumberland County, Jessica is the daughter of Estelle Spell and the late James Clarence "JC" Spell. She is also preceded in death by her husband David Bogie Ward.

Along with her mother, Jessica is survived by her partner, Daniel Jones; daughter,...

Feb 23, 2021

Ralph William Hinrichs, Jr., 73 of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday February 23, 2021.

Born in Pueblo County CO, he is the son of the late Ralph William Hinrichs, Sr. and Ann Scholtz Hinrichs.

He is survived by his wife, Dorothy  Hinrichs; daughter, Patricia Grubbs &...

Feb 23, 2021

SFC (RET) Tommy B. Batchelor, a long time resident of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021.

Born April 24, 1931 in Nashville, NC, he was the son of Sam and Lillian Batchelor. Tommy married the former Ingeborg Eva Englert from Arnstein, Germany, and together they had three sons - Fred, Michael, and Steven. He...

Feb 21, 2021

Ruby Lambert Wagner, 61 of Summerfield, NC  passed from this life after a long battle with cancer and went home to be with her Heavenly Father on February 21, 2021.

Ruby was born March 5, 1959 in Tazewell County Virginia to the late Walter and Delphine Lambert. She was preceded in death by...