Obituaries

Sep 10, 2015

Janice Elaine Bauer, 64, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 10, 2015. Born on November 15, 1950 in Muscogee County, GA, Janice was the daughter of the late Dorothy and Roy Warren. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her favorite singer, Elvis. Janice was a lifelong resident of Fayetteville. She and Joe ran B&B Food Mart...

Sep 3, 2015

Ida Calhoun Horner, 89, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, Sep. 3, 2015, surrounded by family.

Born on January 20, 1926 in Cumberland County, Ida was the daughter of the late Jim and Evelyn Calhoun.

Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband, George Horner and sister, Virginia Koonce.

Ida...

Sep 2, 2015

Benjamin Joseph Martin, Sr., 89, passed away on Wednesday, September 2, 2015. He was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, and great-grandfather. Ben was born to Thomas Wingfield Martin, Sr., and Rosa Ann Martin in Abbeville, S.C. He is survived by his wife, Lucy Smith Martin, son Dr. Benjamin Martin, Jr., and wife Diane, daughters Dr. Mary Anne Martin-Howell and...

Aug 26, 2015

Kevin was preceded in death by his sister Amy Alyson Horne and his constant companion dog Stinky. He's survived by his mom and dad, Milton and Sandra H. Horne; a nephew, Jay Barton and fiancée Harley and a great-niece, Allison; four wonderful aunts, two uncles and a host of cousins, many compassionate and caring friends who will greatly miss...

Aug 25, 2015

Allen Leroy Britt, Jr., born on September 16, 1962 to Laura B. Roper and Allen Britt, Sr in Reading, PA.

Allen graduated from Reading Senior High School and upon graduation he joined the United States Army in September 1981. He also attended Campbell University while on active duty. Allen retired from the United States Army as a...

Aug 24, 2015

Geraldine "Gerry" Giles Cain, 91, of Fayetteville, died Monday, August 24, 2015 in Lumberton.

Born November 29, 1923 in Dunn, NC, she was the daughter of the late William Henry and Lettie Lee Giles.

Along with her parents, Gerry was preceded in death by her husband, Herman Leonard Cain; son, Robert "Bobby" Cain; stepdaughter, Patricia...

Aug 23, 2015

Charles Henry Hocutt, age 72, of formerly of Trade, TN, passed away, Sunday, August 23, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Duplin County, he is the son of the late Janie and Leonard Hocutt. He is also preceded in death by a son, Michael Hocutt.

He is survived by his wife, Reba...

Aug 22, 2015

Thomas Donald Kovasckitz, 81, died peacefully in the company of family on August 22, 2015 at the white brick house on Main Street, Hope Mills, NC.

Born January 10, 1934 in Tiffin, Ohio, Tom worked as a brick mason following his 1952 graduation from Calvert High School. In 1956 Tom was drafted into the U.S. Army and...

Aug 16, 2015

Mrs. Dorothy W. Bennett, 73, of Raeford, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, August 16, 2015.

Born in Hopkins County, she is the daughter of the Eul David and Myrtle Ruth Lamb.

She is survived by; a son, Christopher Holeman of Washington State, Jacqueline Sanderson and husband Christopher of Raeford, and son, Ronald Holeman and...

Aug 15, 2015

Lysandra Dee O'Donal, 50, of Hope Mills, passed away peacefully surrounded by family, Saturday, August 15, 2015.

Born in Wuerzburg, Bavaria, Germany, she is the daughter of John Robert Ramsey and Ada Louise Ramsey. She is preceded in death by her father.

She is survived by her husband, Timothy O'Donal; two daughters, Rachel A. Branham...

Aug 14, 2015

Jack Ronald Olsen, 68, of Hope Mills, died Friday, August 14, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born on September 7, 1946 in Clinton, Iowa, he was the son of the late Jerry and Mary Ellen Olsen.

Services are scheduled for Monday evening, August 17th at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in...

Aug 12, 2015

Mrs. Alice Bailey Payne, 94, of Hope Mills, NC, died August 12, 2015.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of late Alton and Ruth Bynum. She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband of 26 years, Nat Payne. She is also preceded in death by a daughter Terry, and a brother Alton...

Aug 11, 2015

Today we say goodbye to our hero as he joins the Lord's army of angels. Surrounded by his loving family on August 11, 2015, Everett Graham Gregory, Sr. won his battle with Dementia/Alzheimer's as he was called home by his heavenly father, a journey he anticipated with great joy. Everett leaves behind an honorable legacy as a dad, papa,...

Aug 10, 2015

It is with great sadness that the family of Vernon Lee Richardson (Rich) announces his passing. Vernon was born 28 July 1936 in Wilson, N.C. and left this earth Monday night 10 August 2015 at the age of 79. He was a veteran of the National Guard of N.C., the U.S. Army Reserve and the U.S. Army. Vernon was...

Jul 30, 2015

James Lee Alexander, 31, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, July 30, 2015 in Fayetteville.

James was born November 28, 1983 in Cumberland County.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Tabitha Alexander, daughter, Haleigh Alexander; mother, Deborah Easingwood; stepfather, J.D. Easingwood; father, Thomas Alexander; stepmother, Gwen Alexander; sister, Jamie Easingwood; grandparents, Robert and Thelma...

Jul 29, 2015

Evan Bain Windham, 3, born July 9, 2012, passed peacefully into the arms of Jesus with his family by his side at Duke University Medical Center on July 29, 2015. He was preceded in death by Stanley Windham Sr. (Papa).

He is survived by his parents, Stan and Julie Windham and brother Garrett, of Hope Mills, NC;...

Jul 27, 2015

Mr. Jimmie T. Bullard, 58, of Fayetteville, entered into rest, July 27, 2015.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Jessie Bullard and Gertie Holder Bullard.

He is survived by two sons, Travis Bullard and his girlfriend, Briana and Blake, Bullard and his girlfriend April, two grandchildren, Sheltyn and Madisyn Bullard...

Jul 23, 2015

HOPE MILLS - In loving memory of Dorothea "Maria" Stackhouse, who went home to our heavenly father on July 23, 2015.

Born on January 8, 1952 in Germany, came to her home of USA in 1987. Maria was the loving wife of 30 years to Bill. Also survived by her son Alex Polleit and his wife Katrina,...

Jul 21, 2015

Retired Sergeant First Class Thomas Quinata Muna, 58, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, July 21, 2015 in his home.

Born on July 18, 1957 in Tamuning, Guam, he was the son of the late Jesus and Maria Quinata Muna.

Thomas proudly served his country in the United States Army for over twenty years before retiring in...

Jul 20, 2015

Louis Lawrence King, 76, of Hope Mills, died Monday, July 20. 2015.

Born on March 3, 1939 in St. Landry Parish, LA, Louis was the son of the late George Lee and Fannie May King.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his wife, Jenice Ortego King; brothers, Donald King, Herman King,...