Obituaries

Oct 28, 2019

Barbara Lee Tart, 81, of Kinston, died Monday, October 28, 2019.

Born in Norfolk, Virginia, Barbara was the daughter of the late Robert Edward Lee and Minnie Collins Lee.  Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Paul Edwin Tart, Sr., five brothers, Robert, Cecil, Charles, Fred, William; and her sister, Virginia...

Oct 27, 2019

Robert Allen Barco Jr. passed away at age 74 surrounded by his loved ones as he made his final journey home.

He was a beloved and devoted friend, father, grandfather, and great grandfather.

He spent his life as a testament of service as a Soldier in the rice paddies of Vietnam, the drop zones of...

Oct 24, 2019

US Army CSM (RET), James Edward Smith, 83, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, October 24, 2019 at his home.

Born in Dandridge, TN, he was the son of the late Claude Edward Smith and Minnie Pearl Smith.  Along with his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Ida Mae Smith, granddaughter, Becca Sucharski, and...

Oct 22, 2019

James H. "Buddy" Clark, Sr., 87, of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, October 22, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born in Clio, SC, James was the son of the late Jesse and Hattie Clark. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his daughter, Doreen Clark; granddaughter, Amanda Tramell; and...

Oct 20, 2019

Ella Mae Dowless Harris, of Hope Mills, NC, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2019 at the age of 86.  She passed peacefully at her home.

Ella was born on September 3, 1933 to the late Robie Lee Dowless and Annie (Gause) Dowless. Ella is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-eight years,...

Oct 18, 2019

James Hermann Mitchell 66, of Raeford, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 in Orlando, FL.

Born February 15, 1953 in Ebersburg, Germany, James was the son of the late William James Betty Wallburga Mitchell.

In 1971, James graduated from Karlsruhe American High School in Germany, and would later move to Fayetteville, NC where he worked...

Oct 18, 2019

Ronald Wayne “Ronnie” Souders, Jr.,  51, of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, October 18, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born in Cumberland County, Ronnie was the son of Ronald Wayne Souders, Sr. of Hope Mills, and Patricia Giese of Tallahassee, FL.

In addition to his parents he is survived by his wife,...

Oct 17, 2019

Doris Jean Ham Wiltron, 64, of Hope Mills, passed away, Thursday, October 17, 2019 at Carolina Rehab of Cumberland.

Born in San Jose, CA, Doris was the daughter of the late Charles and Sylvia Pipkin Ham. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Augustine Wiltron, Jr.

She is survived...

Oct 16, 2019

Margie Maxine Wright Mumaw, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, October 16, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Bladen County, she was the daughter of the late Jack Wright and Ann Bell Pate Wright.  Along with her parents, she is also preceded in death by her daughter, Ann Lyvon Powell, her sister, Sarah Hoffman,...

Oct 16, 2019

Mark Andrew Spangler, 58, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, October 16, 2019.

Born in Sacramento, California, Mark was the son of Martha Hall, of Fayetteville, and James Spangler of Florida.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by his son, Andrew Scoles of Florida; grandchildren, Leo Scoles, Abel Scoles, and Alivia Scoles, all of...

Oct 9, 2019

Ali Talat Barakat, 24, of Colorado Springs, Colorado, passed away Wednesday, October 9, 2019 at his home.

Born in Mobile, Alabama, he was the son of Loraine Crosson and Talat Barakat.  Along with his parents, he is survived by his step-father, David Crosson; his true love, Chehela; sisters, Dana Crosson of Fayetteville, Lindsey Crosson of Fayetteville; and...

Oct 7, 2019

David Andrew Cain, 25, of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.

Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of Rhonda Cain and the late David Allen Cain.  Along with his father, he was also preceded in death by his paternal grandfather, Terry Cain, and his step-grandmother, Debbie Sykes.

He is survived by his...

Oct 7, 2019

Judy Elizabeth Montgomery, 59, of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, October 7, 2019.

Born May 17, 1960 in Stockton, CA, Judy was the daughter of the late Forney Ray Duck and Anna Jean Pieters.

She is survived by her sons, Brenden and Christopher Montgomery; granddaughters, Annabel and Lenore Montgomery; sisters, Jennifer Byrd and Joann Dennis;...

Oct 3, 2019

Matthew Jared Schuster, 17, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, October 3, 2019.

Born in Desoto County, Mississippi, Matthew was the son of Richard and Mildred Schuster.

Along with his parents, he is also survived by his brother, Kyle Schuster; grandparents, Damaso Colon and Mildred Melendez; niece, Auden Schuster; several aunts and uncles; and a host...

Oct 1, 2019

Leonard Dean Scott, 53, of Hope Mills, died Tuesday, October 1, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Portsmouth, VA, he was the son of the late Leonard and Mary Fenwick Scott.

He is survived by his wife, Janice Bashore Scott; daughters, Jasmine N. Scott of Colorado Springs, Co., and Ebonie N. Breisch...

Oct 1, 2019

Nancy May Reed, 56, of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, October 1, 2019 in Chapel Hill.

Born December 11, 1962 in Carrizozo, New Mexico, Nancy was the daughter of May Barnum Taylor and the late Luther Carlton Taylor. Though born in NM, Nancy would eventually make her way to NC, where she owned and operated Q and...

Sep 26, 2019

Shirley Grey Register Tew, 84, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, September 26, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Charlie and Bessie Lee Johnson Register.

She is survived by her husband, Russell; daughters, Susan Barbry and husband Ernest of Sanford, Gwen Snipes and husband...

Sep 24, 2019

Eugenia Pearl Hayes, 81, of Hope Mills, passed Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in her home with her family by her side.

Born March 5, 1938 in Robeson County, Pearl was the daughter of the late George and Ina Johnson Bass. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her son, Lawrence Hayes; 2 sisters; and...

Sep 24, 2019

Peter Michael Messick, Jr., 50, of St. Pauls, died Tuesday, September 24, 2019 in his home with family by his side.

Michael was preceded in death by his mother, Marion Keating.

He is survived by his wife, Lisa Messick; sons, Peter Messick III and Joshua Milliken; daughter, Danielle Milliken; grandson, Noah Messick; siblings, Karen Semprervivo,...

Sep 21, 2019

Pamela DuLong Sypult, 75, passed away on Saturday, September 21, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, succumbing to long-term declining health.

Born and reared in Mobile, AL, she was a graduate of Murphy High School, an avid water skier, and a staunch Crimson Tide fan.