Obituaries

Feb 18, 2020

Ivey Esther Peace Harrell, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away, Tuesday, February 18, 2020 in her home.

Born in Crawford Co., KS, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Bertha Elva Peace.  Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Harrell.

She is survived by daughters, Vicky Barber...

Feb 18, 2020

James Edward Rogers, Jr., 71, of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2020 at The Crossings at Wayside in Raeford.

Born February 2, 1949 in Cumberland County, James was the son of the late James Edward Rogers, Sr. and Bessie Mae Jones Rogers.

He was veteran of the U.S. Army, touring in Vietnam during...

Feb 16, 2020

Elizabeth McLean Collins,76, of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at Duke Medical Center in Durham.

Born January 17, 1944 in Richmond County, Elizabeth was the daughter of the late James and Elder Taylor McLean. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband Robert Collins.

She is survived by...

Feb 16, 2020

Fayzelle Allen Giles, 80 of Hope Mills passed away Sunday February 16, 2020.

Born in Lee County she is the daughter of the late Willie Onray and Bessie Mae Norton Allen.  She was also preceded in death by her husband Douglas Giles.

She is survived by her daughter, Gail Bramble & husband Damon of Hope...

Feb 14, 2020

Willie JC Jessup 74 of Hope Mills passed away Friday February 14, 2020.

Born in Bladen County he is the son of the late Preston and Mary Eliza Jessup.  He was also preceded in death by his wife Aloisia Jessup.

He is survived by 2 daughters, Caleadia “CJ” Jessup and Marsha Jessup; grandchildren, Derrick Jessup...

Feb 13, 2020

Cynsere Jeyce Gene Taylor-Cummings, 6, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, February 13, 2020.

Born March 16, 2013 in Cumberland County, Cynsere was the son of Markcus Cummings and Raina Taylor-Cummings. Along with his parents, he was also survived by a host of numerous family members and friends.

Cynsere will be greatly missed by everyone who...

Feb 12, 2020

Eduardo Diaz, 52 of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday February 12, 2020.

Born in Puerto Rico Mr. Diaz is the son of Carmen Rivera and the late Martin Diaz.  He was also preceded in death by a brother, Jose Angel Longo.

In addition to his mother he is also survived by his wife, Muriel Diaz; daughters,...

Feb 11, 2020

Donovan Keith Burney, 48, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, February 11, 2020.

Born in Cumberland Co., NC, he is the son of Billy and Deborah Burney.

He is preceded in death by his wife, Katina Bostic Burney, and his brother, Leighton Sean Burney.

Along with his parents, Donovan is survived by his son,...

Feb 11, 2020

Patsy Perdew Lyons, 61, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, February 11, 2020 in her home.

Born in Watertown, New York, she was the daughter of the late Duffy and Lotta Perdew.

Patsy is survived by her husband, David Lyons; daughter, Tammy Lyons Huggins; son, David Brandon Lyons, Jr.; granddaughter, Delaney Huggins; brothers, Doby Perdew and wife...

Feb 9, 2020

Catherine Diana Rippy Blackwood, 79, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020.

A native of Hillsborough, Diana was the daughter of the late Garland and Dellie Rippy.  Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Garl-Dean Rippy Wilson; and her daughter, Debra Kay Blackwood Caulder.

Diana worked and retired from both...

Feb 9, 2020

Retha Horne Hobbs, 79, of Raeford, passed away Sunday, February 9, 2020 in her home with family by her side.

Born in Sampson County, Retha was the daughter of the late Mack and Julia Horne. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, WIlliam "W.H." Hobbs; son, William "Billy" Hobbs; sisters, Faye...

Feb 3, 2020

Brian Scott Elkins, 41, of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, February 3, 2020.

Brian was born December 11, 1978 at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh. He formerly attended Garner High School and was most recently employed as a plumber and framer for Clayton Homes.

Brian is survived by his mother, Linda Hutchinson Elkins of Hope...

Jan 27, 2020

Anthony George Moore, 57 of Hope Mills passed away Monday January 27, 2020.

Born in Cumberland County he is the son of the late George Moore.

He is survived by his mother Helen Moore; a daughter, Miranda Hobson;  a brother, John Moore & wife Maria.

Jan 27, 2020

Virginia Ruth Palmatier, 93, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully surrounded by her family, on Monday, January 27, 2020.

Born November 17, 1926 in Westerly, Rhode Island, Virginia was the daughter of the late John B. and Alice Taillon. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by two brothers, John B. Taillon and...

Jan 17, 2020

James Alex Holden, Jr.,  77, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, January 17, 2020.

Born in Horry County, South Carolina, Mr. Holden was the son of the late James Alex, Sr. and Claudia Mae Holden.

He is survived by his special friend, JoAnn  Winders of Fayetteville; daughters, Donna Pope & husband Scott of Fayetteville, Karen Merritt...

Jan 16, 2020

Wanda Harrell Lucas, 61 of Hope Mills Passed away Thursday January 16, 2020.

Born in Cumberland County she is the daughter of the late William and Mary Jarman Harrell.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Robert Smith, Jr..

She is survived by her husband Ronnie Lucas, Sr.; two daughters, Mary Foster &...

Jan 12, 2020

Virginia Currie Brigman, 91 passed away Sunday January 12, 2020.

Born in Moore County she is the daughter of the late Francis and Mary Lou Farmer Currie.  She was also preceded in death by her husband William Kenneth Brigman.

She is survived by a sister, Mary Ruth McLamb of Stedman and several nieces and nephews.

Jan 5, 2020

J. Gregory "Greg" DeVore, 72, passed away on Sunday, January 5 at his home in Gray’s Creek. He was the son of the late Charles A. and Dorothy E. DeVore of the Gray’s Creek community. He was a 1965 graduate of Gray’s Creek High School; attended NC State University in Raleigh for a year, then enlisted in the US...

Dec 29, 2019

Howard Earl Bass, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday evening, December 29, 2019.

Born in Cumberland County he is the son of the late Frautman and Ruby Bain Bass.  He was also preceded in death by his wife, Peggy Parker Bass and his brother, Joseph Bass.

Howard leaves behind his loving and devoted wife,...

Dec 27, 2019

Shirley Mae Gaynos Jackson, 80, of Supply, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, December 27, 2019 with family by her side.

Shirley was January 27, 1939 in Fayetteviile. She was preceded in death by her husband, Asa H. Jackson, Sr. and son, Steve Baginski.

She is survived by 8 children, Tammy Kolasa and husband Ken,...