Obituaries

Jun 23, 2017

Carol Jean Sevastos Greene age 79 of Southern Pines, NC died Friday June 23, 2017 at Moore Regional Medical Center in Pinehurst, NC. She was preceded in death by her parents Christopher & Diantha Wilkens Sevastos, her husband Kenneth Edwin Greene; Sister Kristia Wilson; brothers,Edward Sevastos and George Sevastos. She is survived by 5 daughters, Diane Healy & husband...

Jun 22, 2017

Dorothy Shankle-Krisher, 94 of Fayetteville, passed away June 22, 2017. Softly the morning sun rises, and shine on the ocean so deep. The whole world seem to be silent, my mother has fallen asleep. Peaceful rest for the weary, well deserved test for the true, God gives peace to His loved ones, beautiful, wonderful sleep. My mother has fallen...

Jun 22, 2017

Victoria Nicole Sovine, 20 of Fayetteville, passed away unexpectedly, June 22, 2017.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of Lisa McRoberts Melvin and John Roy Sovine. She is preceded in death by her great-grandfather, William Bundy and great grandparents, John W. and Beulah Sovine.

Victoria is survived by her parents, Lisa and fiancée...

Jun 18, 2017

Luise Philippine Simmons, 92, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, June 18, 2017.

Luise was preceded in death by her husband, Joseph F. Simmons, Sr.,and her son, John J. Simmons.

She is survived by her son, Joseph F. Simmons of Parkton; daughters, Susan Simmons Kinsey of Hope Mills, and Carol L. Simmons of Fayetteville; sisters, Anna Heck...

Jun 3, 2017

George Calvin McFalls, 89, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, June 3, 2017, surrounded by family.

Born February 6, 1928 in Jerryville, WV, he was the son of the late William and Lilly Baker McFalls.

Along with his parents, George was preceded in death by his wife, Barbara McFalls; son, Calvin McFalls, daughter, Kimberly McFalls; and several...

May 30, 2017

James Dool Smith, 44, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, May 30, 2017.

He was born on August 30, 1972 in Cumberland County.

James was preceded in death by his brothers, Wayne Dicker and Jay Peterson.

He is survived by his father, J. D. Smith and wife Doris; mother, Evelyn C. "Stick" Smith; sisters, Lauralisa...

May 28, 2017

Mr. James Albert White Jr., 84, of Hope Mills died Sunday, May 28, 2017 at NC State Veterans Nursing Home.

Born in Memphis, TN, he was the son of the late James White, Sr. and Ollie Boone White. He was also preceded in death by his granddaughter, Aarika Marie McKay.

James is survived by his...

May 28, 2017

Bernard Carroll, 70, of Hope Mills, died Sunday, May 28, 2017.

He was the son of the late George William and Bertha Mae Morgan Carroll. He was also preceded in death by two sisters, Edna F. McDaniel and Geneva Garrett.

He is survived by his wife, Ellen R. Carroll; two sons, Bernard Carroll, Jr. of...

May 27, 2017

John William Sponhouse, 68 of Fayetteville, died May 27, 2017.

Born in South Williamsport, PA, he was the son of Joanna Filman Merrick and the late Joseph Sponhouse.

He is survived by his soul mate of 35 years, Sherry Knehans of Fayetteville; daughters, Katina Parent & husband Kenny of Columbia, SC and Amanda Harter &...

May 25, 2017

Junius B. Hayes, 78, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, May 25, 2017. Born in Johnston County, he is the son of the late, Darvin B. and Annie Hayes. Mr. Hayes served in the United States Air Force.

He is survived by his wife, Patsy Jackson Hayes of the home; a daughter, Sandra Hayes Walls of Fayetteville; and a...

May 17, 2017

US Army Retired SFC Ernest J. Fountain, Jr., 79, of Raeford, passed away on Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Ernest spent 20 years in the Army serving two tours in Vietnam, time in Thule, Greenland, the Dominican Republic, and other overseas locations.

He is preceded in death by his wife...

May 17, 2017

Hubert Dale Tompkins, 80, of Tabor City, NC died Wednesday, May 17, 2017 at his home with his loving wife Brenda by his side.

Dale was preceded in death by his parents, Donnie and Bertie Tompkins of Tabor City, NC and his son Jeffrey Dale of Fayetteville, NC.

Dale was a graduate of Tabor City...

May 16, 2017

James Thomas Todd, 34, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, May 16, 2017.

He was born December 23, 1982 in Cumberland County.

James was preceded in death by his mother, Linda Todd.

He is survived by his father, James Arrington; daughter, Yasmine Todd; brother, Dylan Todd; sister, Angela Arrington; and several aunts, uncles, nieces, nephews,...

May 12, 2017

Mr. Homer Marshall Walters, Jr., 91 of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with Jesus, Friday, May 12, 2017.

He is survived by his wife, Carol, one daughter, Shelia Odom; two grandchildren, Candy and Bryan; three great grandchildren, Bryanna, Taylor, and Alex; two step-daughters, Susan and Sandy; three step-grandchildren, Cody, Courtney, and Scarlet; four step-great grandchildren, Jack,...

May 7, 2017

David Moore Gore, Jr., 63, of Hope Mills, died Sunday, May 7, 2017.

Born August 17, 1953 in Whiteville, he was the son of the late David Moore, Sr. and Betsy Ross Moore. He enjoyed working with computers and mopeds.

David is survived by his sister, Carolyn Sabrina Marsh and husband Rickie of Fayetteville; sister,...

May 6, 2017

Margaret D. Swanson, 83, of Hope Mills, died Saturday, May 6, 2017.

Born on December 26, 1933 in Hope Mills, she was the daughter of the late Lee Davis and Ida Harrelson Davis.

Along with her parents, Margaret was preceded in death by her daughter, Deborah Hinton.

She is survived by her sons,...

May 5, 2017

Rebecca Bruton Whitt, 76, of Fayetteville, died May 5, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on December 29, 1940 in Durham County, she was the daughter of the late Aldridge and Carrie Lou Ray.

Along with her parents, Rebecca iwa preceded in death by her husband, Charles Bruton, Sr.; daughter, Wendy Gail Bruton,...

Apr 25, 2017

Yvonne Sprangers, 85, a prominent member of the Grays Creek community was welcomed into the Kingdom of Heaven on Tuesday, April 25, 2017. She passed peacefully surrounded by her loving family after a brief illness.

Yvonne was born on December 10, 1931, in East Java, Indonesia to Willem Esser and Johanna (Deeders). She married the love of...

Apr 21, 2017

Ann Cooke Butler, 82, went to her heavenly home April 21, 2017.

Ann was born and raised in Lakeview, SC. She owned and operated Butler Rentals, loved to laugh, and enjoyed dancing with her best friend Darrell Register.

Ann is survived by her son, Richard Hyman and wife Elaine, her daughter, Deborah Hulon and husband...

Apr 18, 2017

Lettie Fouts Hebert, 80, of Fayetteville died Tuesday April 18, 2017.

Born in Floyd County KY she was the daughter of the late Blair and Hattie Stallard Fouts. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Henry Hebert.

She is survived by a step son, Maurice Hebert & wife Rosemary of Middlesex, VT; 2...