Obituaries

Nov 14, 2017

Robert Singleton's circle of life ended at the age of 64, on November 14, 2017.

Rob was born June 18, 1953, in Whiteville, NC, where he and his family lived until he was two years of age before moving with his mother and sister Matty to Harlem, NYC, to start a new life.

He is...

Nov 13, 2017

Rene Joseph Rault, 73, of Hope Mills, died Monday, November 13, 2017.

Born October 21, 1944 in Canada, Rene was the son of the late Paul and Alice Heroux Rault.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Rose Marie Rault; son, Joseph Rene Rault; and brother Henry Rault.

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Nov 11, 2017

Tammy Guillette 49 of Hope Mils, passed away at her home, Saturday November 11, 2017.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of the late Carl Hall and Mary Lucille Darden.

She is survived by a son, Michael Guillette and wife Harley of Fayetteville; two daughters, Jessica and Amber Guillette of Fayetteville; six grandchildren;...

Nov 9, 2017

Dale Edward Anderson age 57 of Fayetteville died November 9, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Albemarle County Virginia Dale was the son of the late James and Mildred Bowles Anderson.

He is survived by two sisters, Sharon Grooms and Deborah Robinson both of Richmond, VA.

Dale was a veteran...

Nov 9, 2017

Mr. Jeffrey Mitchell Brehm, 50, of Parkton, died Thursday, November 9, 2017 in his home.

Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of Johnny Rollin Brehm and Barbara Jean Blue. He loved to hunt, fish, and he enjoyed working. He also loved spending time with his family and friends.

Along with his parents, Jeffrey...

Nov 4, 2017

Bob Gorman, 71, of Hope Mills, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2017.

Bob was born on December 9, 1945 in Wilmington, North Carolina to James and Frieda Gorman.

He is preceded in death by his mother Frieda, father James, sister-in-law Sandra Gorman, sister Elizabeth Lemler, and her husband John Lemler.

Bob graduated from...

Oct 31, 2017

David Fulton Bruton, 77, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, October 331, 2017 in his home.

Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Leroy and Lillis Bruton.

David is survived by his wife, Janie Bruton; daughter, Terri Tadlock and husband Norwood of Fayetteville; son, Wade Bruton and wife Sarah of Fayetteville; six grandchildren;...

Oct 22, 2017

Gladys Elizabeth Thompkins, 91, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, October 22, 2017 at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

Born in Hoke County, Gladys was the daughter of the late Elmer and Catherine Colyer.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, Laris Daniel Thompkins.

Gladys is survived by her daughter, Barbara...

Oct 21, 2017

Rosaria Vasta passed away October 21, 2017 at her daughter's home in Hope Mills, NC surrounded by her family.

Rosaria came to the United States in 1950 making this her home. Rosaria was a wonderful mother, wife, sibling and friend. She enjoyed gardening, knitting and watching her soap operas. Her favorite thing to do was spend time...

Oct 17, 2017

James Edward Skipper, Sr. 71, of Fayetteville died Tuesday October 17 at his residence surrounded by his family.

Born in Cumberland County he was the son of the late Arnie and Lola Stedman Skipper. He was also preceded in death by 3 brothers, Frank Skipper, Johnny Skipper and Wayne Skipper; 2 sisters, Jean Skipper and Evonne Caulder....

Oct 17, 2017

David Russ McNeill 57 of Hope Mills died Tuesday October 17 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Virginia, he was the son of the late Clifford and Frances McNeill. David was retired from the Hoke County Sheriff's Department. He was a Tar Heel fan, a Miami Dolphin fan, and a New York Yankee fan.

Oct 16, 2017

Mrs. Sandra Morris, 75, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord, Monday, October 16, 2017, surrounded by family. Born in Huntington, West Virginia, she was the daughter of Fred Legge and Juliaetta Saunders. She is preceded in death by her husband, Alfred Morris. She is also preceded by her parents and a grandson, Kelly Ammons. She is survived...

Oct 16, 2017

Loraine Marie Rawlings Honaker 53 of Hope Mills left this earthly life for her eternal rest Monday October 16, surrounded by her loving family.

Born in Frankfurt, Germany she was the daughter of the late James and Elise Rawlings.

She is survived by her husband Slemp Honaker, lll; daughter, Meagan Honaker of Hope Mills; son,...

Oct 10, 2017

Madeline Hampton Trogdon, 83, of Hope Mills, died peacefully in her home on Tuesday, October 10, 2017, surrounded by family.

Born in War, WV, she was the daughter of the late Jay and Nola King Hampton.

Along with her parents, Madeline was preceded in death by her son, Donald Cary Trogdon; grandson, Gavin Clark Trogdon;...

Oct 8, 2017

Barbara Ann Copeland passed away from a lengthy illness at the age of 85 on Sunday, October 8, 2017 at Autumn Care Nursing Facility in Fayetteville, NC.

Born in 1931 in Kalamazoo, MI, Barbara met her husband, James Copeland while working in the Navy Building in Washington, DC. They married in 1953 and were happily married until...

Oct 3, 2017

Charles Ray Lewis, 80, of Raeford, NC, died Tuesday, October 3, 2017.

Born on January 8, 1937 in Fayetteville, NC, Charles was the son of the late David James Lewis, Sr. and Hazel Smith Lewis.

He was veteran of the U.S. Air Force and worked as an Electronics Engineer with NASA.

Charles is...

Oct 3, 2017

Horace Grady Sessoms, Jr. 74 of Fayetteville died Tuesday September 3, 2017 at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born in Cumberland County he was the son of the late Horace Grady & Rosie Davis Grady, Sr.

He is survived by an aunt, Neilie Ringled of Hope Mills; several cousins and several close friends including...

Sep 27, 2017

Catherine Ashworth May age 58 of Fayetteville died Wednesday September 27, 2017 at Rocky Mount Rehabilitation Center.

Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late John Leamon and Mary Juanita Ashworth. She was also preceded in death by her brother-in-law, Kenneth G. Herr, Jr., and nephew, Kenneth John Herr.

Catherine is survived...

Sep 23, 2017

Dr. Carol L. Higy, 62, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, September 23, 2017 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

Born on March 10, 1955 in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Richard W. Higy and the late Stella A. Higy.

She is survived by her father, Richard W. Higy; siblings, Cheryl A. (Edwin R.) Bennett...

Sep 23, 2017

Larry Edward Trogdon, 68, of Fayetteville, after a courageous battle with Alzheimer's, passed peacefully at home with his wife Terri and sister in law Debbie by his side.

He was preceded in death by parents, Iva and Herman Trogdon and brother, Thomas Trogdon.

Larry is survived by his wife Terri Trogdon; sons, Chris Allain and...