Obituaries

Mar 22, 2019

Franklin D. Taylor, 78, of Hope Mills, died Friday, March 22, 2019 in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born in Mason County, AL, he was the son of the late Ellis Cleveland and Mattie Sue Taylor. Along with his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Betty Taylor and four brothers, Charles, James,...

Mar 18, 2019

In loving memory of David Franklin Herring, Sr., 62, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, born during the winter solstice on Friday, December 21, 1956, passed away in his home during the early hours of Monday, March 18, 2019.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Bobby Franklin Herring and Clara Bell Hobbs; and younger brother, Donnie Herring....

Mar 15, 2019

James Nick Davis 84, of Fayetteville passed away Friday March 15, 2019 at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.

Born in Johnston County he was the son of the late John Milford and Eva Belle McCabe Davis. He was also preceded in death by his wife Helen Ruth Burnette Davis; a brother, Gene Davis; two...

Mar 10, 2019

George L. Hast, 82, of Fayetteville, NC,passed away March 10, 2019 after facing deteriorating health issues over the past year.

George is survived by his wife of 58 years, Margaret (Burkey) Hast of Fayetteville; daughter Mary Beth Clark and husband Tom of Frederick, MD; daughter Michele Smith and husband Ron of Olney, MD; daughter Maureen Hast of...

Mar 8, 2019

Mary Delora Burnette Gray, 73, of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, March 8, 2019.

Born December 28, 1945 in Robeson County, Mary was the daughter of the late Otis and Ora Lee Chavis Burnette.

She is survived by her daughter, Kimberly Gray Packer and her husband Jesse; son, Kory Wayne Gray and his wife Jessica; brother,...

Feb 25, 2019

Claude Eugene Anderson, Jr. 72 of Fayetteville passed away Monday February 26, 2019 at his residence.

Born in Granville County he was the son of the late Claude Eugene Anderson, Sr. & Iola Moore Amderson. Claude was also preceded in death by a sister, Barbara Jones and two brothers, Marshall Anderson and Charles Anderson.

He...

Feb 23, 2019

Randy Elton Allen, 47, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, February 23, 2019.

Randy was born June 25,1971 in Fayetteville.

He was preceded in death by his father, Elton Arnold Allen.

Randy is survived by his mother, Peggy Allen Jones and her husband Bobby, daughter, Brianna Allen Horrell; sister, Tammy O'Donnell and her...

Feb 22, 2019

Millie Jean Michener Cain, 70, of Fayetteville, died Friday, February 22, 2019 in her home surrounded by family.

Born in Chester County, PA, Millie was the daughter of Mildred Miller Michener of Folcroft, PA and the late Edwin Michener, Sr.

Along with her father, she was preceded in death by her brother, Curtis Michener.

Feb 21, 2019

William Henry Battle, Sr., 87, of Red Springs, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 surrounded by family. Born August 25, 1931 in Cumberland County, NC. William was the son of the late Lodis and Susie Battle. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Marvin, Linda, and Edna.

William served for over three...

Feb 20, 2019

Betty Herring Crain, 79, of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, February 20, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born in Lumberton, Betty was the daughter of the late Roland and Melvina Herring. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph Crain; son, Elmer Lewis "Buddy" Kinlaw; brother, Mitchell Herring; and sister, Vickie Britt.

Feb 18, 2019

Deborah Jean Britt Reed 60 of Fayetteville passed away Monday February 18, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Marlboro County, South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Jerry O'Dare and Mazie Elizabeth Freeman Britt.

She is survived by her husband, Gary Reed; daughter, Fran Strickland & husband Benjamin Simon of...

Feb 15, 2019

Edith Dees Pridgen, 95, of Fayetteville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 15, 2019.

Born on October 23, 1923, she was the daughter of the late Charles Gentry and Tishie Wallace Dees.

Edith was predeceased by her beloved husband, William David Pridgen, Sr. She was also preceded in death by...

Feb 14, 2019

Mr. Brighton "Jim" Irwin Moyer, 82, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, February 14, 2019 in his home.

Born in Lehigh County, PA, he was the son of the late Brighton and Edith Schuler Moyer.

Brighton is survived by his wife, Jeanette Gale Moyer of Hope Mills; daughters, Patricia Fields and husband Max, of Hope Mills,...

Feb 8, 2019

Charles Andrew Evers, 24, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away Friday, February 8, 2019.

Born February 11, 1994 in New Hanover County, NC, Andrew was the son of Anthony Ray Evers, Sr. and the late Linda Spencer Evers.

Along with his mother, he was preceded in death by his grandfather, Jimmy Ray Evers.

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Feb 5, 2019

James Francis Hardin, 47, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019.

James was born on October 4, 1971 in Clare, Michigan, and was preceded in death by his parents, Linda and David Parsons.

James was a veteran of the U.S. Army. Becoming a drill sergeant during his eight year military career, James served in...

Feb 4, 2019

John Curtis Paine II, 60, of Fayetteville, (formerly of Attica, NY) died February 4, 2019 surrounded by family.

Born November 8, 1958 in Warsaw, NY, he was the son of Janet Gill Paine of Batavia, NY and the late John Curtis Paine I.

Along with his mother, John is survived by his son, Curtis Paine...

Jan 31, 2019

Justin Craig Merritt, 31, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, January 31, 2019.

Justin was born in Cumberland County and was preceded in death by his uncle, Christopher H. Spivey.

He is survived by his mother, Patricia Merritt Hood of Fayetteville; father, William Doug Hood of Hope Mills; stepfather, Carl Strange of Fayetteville; sister, Jennah Hood of...

Jan 30, 2019

Barbara Darlene Sweatt Jones, 62 of Fayetteville passed away January 30, 2019 .

Born in Dillon County South Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ravenell and Vastie Emmanuel Sweatt. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Audrey Sweatt.

She is survived by a daughter, Amy Jones (Michael) of Fayetteville; two sons,...

Jan 28, 2019

Teresa Ann Hite, 60, of Havelock, NC, died Monday, January 28, 2019.

Born July 15, 1953 in Loudon, TN, Teresa was the daughter of Jean Adcox Sprague and the late Clarence Adcox. Besides her father, she was also preceded in death by her father-in-law, Stuart Hite.

Along with her mother, Teresa is survived by her...

Jan 27, 2019

Edwina Lacy Merryman, 67, of Fayetteville, died, Sunday, January 27, 2019.

Born April 27, 1951 in Fredericksburg, VA, Edwina was the daughter of the late Emmett Edwin and Mary Magdalene Leake Lacy. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, Edwin Emitte Lacy and Benard Wayne Lacy.

Edwina is survived...