Obituaries
JC Helms
Jul 20, 2024
JC Helms, 81, of Hope Mills, loving husband, father, grandfather, and friend passed away on July 20, 2024.
Born in Pocahontas, Arkansas, he is the son of the late Pauline and Arvel Helms. He is also preceded in death by his son, Jim.
He is survived by his wife of 60 years, Janet; daughter, Robin and son-in-love Shawn; two special granddaughters, Morgan...
John Leonard Church, Jr.
Jul 16, 2024
John Leonard Church Jr., 61 of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, July 16, 2024, surrounded by his family. Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of John Leonard Church, Sr. and Virginia Harrington Church. He is preceded in death by his father, and grandparents, Clyde and Zenia Church and William and Myrtle Harrington. He is also preceded in death...
Michelle Lovingood
Jul 13, 2024
Michelle Lovingood, 92 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, July 13, 2024.
Born on October 1, 1931 in Lenoir City, TN, Michelle was the daughter of the late Sam Smalling and Vergie Cook Smalling. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Winton Lovingood and her siblings, Charlotte, H.T., Bud, Maryland, and Gwen.
Michelle spent...
Rufus Clayton Horne, Jr.
Jul 12, 2024
Mr. Rufus Horne Jr., passed away in his home on July 12, 2024. Rufus was born on June 22, 1967, to Rufus Clayton Jr. and Sylvia Strange in Fayetteville, N.C.
Rufus owned Rufus Horne Jr. Heating & AC. He loved his work for which he made lasting friendships in the community.
Rufus was also a member of many different hunting clubs where...
Clara Ellen Sigman
Jul 12, 2024
Clara Ellen Sigman, 96, of Hope Mills pased away July 12, 2024;
Born in Campbell County, TN she is the daughter of the late Steve and Sallie Morgan Brock. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Elizabeth Nasteli and sons, James C. Justice and Jerry Justice.
She is survived by a son, Airrie Justice, two grandsons, Davide Justice and Ellen...
Charles Allen Burke, Jr.
Jul 11, 2024
Charles Allen Burke, Jr. went to be with the Lord July 11th, 2024. He is preceded in death by his mother Barbara Walters Burke. Left to cherish his memories are his loving, devoted wife of 39 years Robin, Son Aaron Burke and wife Taylor, Brother Donald Burke and wife Christy, Sister Diane Stambough, Nephews Mike Burke, Nash Burke, Travis Stambough...
Patrick Riley Croley, Jr.
Jul 5, 2024
Mr. Patrick Riley Croley Jr of Hope Mills, NC (Grays Creek) peacefully, and unexpectedly went home to be with our Lord on July 5th, 2024.
Pat was born at Cape Fear Valley Hospital June 13, 1968 to Patrick SR and Dixie Croley.
Pat was a loving, dedicated and proud father to his only child, Patrick Riley Croley III. Together they forged unforgettable...
Sue Ellen Culbreth
Jul 5, 2024
Sue Ellen Culbreth, 67, of Fayetteville, went home to be with our Lord on July 5th 2024.
Sue Culbreth was born on July 27th 1956 to Charlie and Hazel Manes Phillips of Todd, NC.
She was a devoted daughter, sister, wife, and grandmother. She will be greatly missed and forever live in the hearts of her surviving family members: husband, Sidney (Red)...
Rose Ashworth Lowes
Jun 23, 2024
Rose Marie Ashworth Lowes, 62 of Little River, SC, passed away Sunday, June 23, 2024, at Embrace Hospice House of South Carolina.
Born October 24, 1961, in Fayetteville, NC, Rose is the daughter of the late John Leamon Ashworth and Mary Juanita Cary Ashworth. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded by her sister, Catherine Ashworth May.
Rose is survived by...
Cheryl Lynn Slade
Jun 23, 2024
Cheryl Lynn Slade, 67, of Fayetteville passed away June 23, 2024.
Born at Fort Bragg, NC, she is the daughter of the late Paul and Rosa Lee Hilburn Bowen.
She is survived by her husband, Robert Slade; daughter, Shannon White & husband Jason; son, Tommy Slade; grandchildren, Zane White, Lacy White, Cali Slade, Lexi Slade and Emma Slade; brothers, Richard Truscello and Paul...
Amber Gwen Sykes
Jun 22, 2024
Amber Gwen Sykes, 38 of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, June 22, 2024.
Born on August 3, 1985, in Burlington, NC, Amber is the daughter of Andrew Lee Sykes and Teresa Robertson Sykes.
In addition to her parents, Amber is also survived by her three children, Lexi Snyder, Brenden Snyder, and Ethan Turner; her sister, Emily Sykes, maternal grandmother, Lottie Robertson; and...
Emma Olivia Stubbs
Jun 14, 2024
Emma Olivia Strickland Stubbs, 85 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, June 14, 2024, with her family by her side.
Born August 22, 1938, in Sampson County, she is the daughter of the late LeRoyal and Matha Byrd Strickland. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marvin Stubbs; a great-great granddaughter, Taylor Warren; and six brothers and sisters.
She is...
Elizabeth Ellis
Jun 12, 2024
Elizabeth Loree Ellis, 85 , of Fayetteville passed away June 12, 2024.
Born in Columbia, SC she is the daughter of the late Brooks and Ruth Davis Wingard. She was also preceded in death by a daughter, Betsy Ellis; sisters, Jeanette Matthews, Anita Bullard and Cathleen Horne.
She is survived by daughters, Sharon Rogers and Shirley Sorenson and son, John Ellis &...
Natalie Nicole Turlington
Jun 10, 2024
Natalie Nicole Turlington, 34, of Fayetteville passed away June 10, 2024.
Born in Cumberland County she is the daughter of Janice Turlington and the late John Turlington, lll. She is also preceded in death by a nephew, Tristan Turlington; maternal grandparents, William & Elizabeth Dix; paternal grandparents, Horace & Mathey Wilson; paternal grandfather, John Turlington, Jr.
She is survived by her daughters,...
Deloris Jacqualine Robinson
Jun 6, 2024
Obituary
Deloris Jacqualine Young- Robinson “Loris- Jackie”
Daughter of the late Lloyd and Adell Young Robinson, the 9th child was born in Bladen County, NC on March 10,th 1943.
God called her home and departed this life on June 6,th 2024 at her home in Fayetteville NC.
In 1964 she moved to Brooklyn, NY, The Big Apple, where she lived a better part of...
Thomas Lee Palmisano
Jun 2, 2024
Thomas Lee Palmisano, 75, of Hope Mills, NC, gained his wings on June 2, 2024. He passed peacefully after a short illness surrounded by the love of his family. He was preceded by parents, Joseph and Nola Palmisano; and sister, Tia Davis.
Thomas is survived by his wife of 52 years, Patricia Gautier Palmisano; daughter, Christina Palmisano Lockwood; grandchildren, Abigael Nola...
Taylor Baysden Cervantes
Jun 2, 2024
Taylor Baysden Cervantes, 29 of Hope Mills, went home to rest with her Heavenly Father on Sunday, June 2, 2024.
Born March 21, 1995, in Cumberland County, NC, Taylor is the daughter of Tony and Sheila Baysden.
At the age of 4, Taylor developed an everlasting love for softball, leading her to play varsity with the Tigers while attending South View High...
Roy Eddie Sweatt, Sr.
Jun 2, 2024
Roy Eddie Sweat, Sr., 75 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, June 2, 2024.Born July 26, 1948, in Dillon, SC, Roy was the son of the late Woodrow Sweatt and Gladys Jackson Sweatt. in addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Michayla Sweatt-Cummings and brothers, Robert Sweatt and Lynn Sweatt.He is survived by his wife,...
Jason Dean Obiananma Nwokolo
May 31, 2024
Jason Dean Obiananma Nwokolo, 3, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, May 31, 2024.Jason was preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Ozoemene Nwokolo and maternal uncle, Dustin Culbertson.He is survived by his parents, John and Hope Nwokolo; siblings, Isabella Meadows, Jackson Nwokolo, Jacob Nwokolo, Jemilia Nwokolo and Jordan Nwokolo; paternal grandmother, Victoria Nwokolo; maternal grandmother, Donna Woodcock; maternal grandfather and...
Larry David Wimert
May 30, 2024
Larry David Wimert, 80, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024.
Larry was a loving Husband, Father, grandfather, and brother. He always brought joy and happiness to those around him and loved spending time with his family, friends and church family.
Born on September 15, 1943, in Westminster Maryland, he was the son of...
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