Obituaries

Mar 10, 2015

Helen Garner Jackson, 84, of Hope Mills died Tuesday, March 10, 2015.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of Dewey Allen and Nancy Smith Garner. She is preceded in death by her parents; a son, James "Ricky" Jackson; brothers, Bobby Gene Garner and James Akie Garner; sister, Blondell Blackwell; grandson, Matthew Allen Jackson.

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Mar 5, 2015

Toby Joe Beasley, 69, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, March 5, 2015 in his home surrounded by family.

He was born March 30, 1945 in Harnett County to the late Parker and Bessie Pearl Beasley.

Along with his parents, Toby was preceded in death by his brothers, Gene Beasley and Jimmy Beasley; and sisters, Magdalene Smith,...

Mar 2, 2015

Marvin L. Merritt Sr., 70, of Fayetteville, entered eternal rest on Monday, March 2, 2015, in his home surrounded by family and friends.

Born in Robeson County, he is the son of Wesley and Della Merritt.

He is survived by his wife Mary Ellen; his sons, James Merritt and wife Emily of Fayetteville, Marvin Merritt...

Mar 1, 2015

Mrs. Ellon Lavene Speed Galavotti , 68, of Fayetteville died Sunday, March 1, 2015 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Miss Lavene was preceded in death by her husband, Robert Paul Galavotti.

She is survived by her sons, Robbie Shane Willetts of Fayetteville, and Adam Paul Galavotti and wife Lauren of Savannah, Ga; grandson, Dale...

Feb 24, 2015

Retha Odell Autry, 83, of Fayetteville, died February 24, 2015.

Born in Johnston County, she is the daughter of Jesse B. Lee and Leola Barefoot Autry. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband of forty-eight years, J. W. Autry.

She is survived by two sons, James Lee Autry and wife Vivian...

Feb 21, 2015

Ronald Michael Cabell, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Saturday, February 21, 2015.

Born in Luzerne County, PA, he is the son of the late Carmine and Margaret Cabell.

Ronald served 20 years in the U.S. Armed Forces before retiring as a Master Sergeant from the Air Force in 1970.

He is survived by...

Feb 21, 2015

Michael Siomacco, Jr., 82, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, February 21, 2015.

He was born April 5, 1932 in Pittsburgh, PA to the late Michael Siomacco, Sr. and Marion Van Damian Siomacco.

Michael served over 20 years in the U.S. Armed Forces before retiring from the Army in 1972.

Along with his parents, Michael...

Feb 18, 2015

Reverend Eleanor Jean Foley, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, February 18, 2015.

Born in Trinidad & Tobago while her mother served as secretary for commander of the U.S. base, Rev. Foley is the daughter of the late Theodore J. and Ruth P. Boc.

She is survived by her son, Michael Foley and wife...

Feb 15, 2015

Brooks Adcox, 79 of Parkton, went to be with the Lord, February 15, 2015.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Charley and Georgia Thaggard Adcox.

He is survived by his loving wife of fifty eight years, Betty. Mr. Adcox graduated from Parkton High School and attended UNC at Chapel Hill....

Feb 14, 2015

Louise Faircloth Bentley, 84, formerly of Fayetteville, died Saturday, February 14, 2015 at her home in Ridge Spring, South Carolina.

Born in Erwin, North Carolina, she is the daughter of the late Mack Melvin and Lillie Pearl Faircloth.

She is survived by her husband, James W. Bentley; a daughter, Linda Harrelson and husband Trent, of...

Feb 5, 2015

Kenneth Douglas Fleming, 68, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, February 5, 2015 in his home.

Born in Grundy County, Virginia, he is the son of the late Arlan and Emma Fleming.

He was a U.S. Army veteran.

Mr. Fleming enjoyed watching wrestling, dirt racing, and Nascar. He was also a collector of old cars...

Feb 5, 2015

Brion Thomas Pittman, 42, of Fayetteville, passed away on February 5, 2015.

Brion was born April 6, 1972 in Cumberland County.

He is survived by his father, Alfred Rowland Pittman, Jr. and his wife Sandra; mother, Donna Underwood Lawson and her husband Phillip; two daughters, Bradyn Pittman and Aly Pittman; son, Rion Pittman; sister, Allison...

Feb 1, 2015

Donald Keith Tutor, 78, of Hope Mills, died Sunday, February 1, 2015 in Fayetteville, NC.

Donald was born June 28, 1936 in Erwin, NC to the late Edgar and Lula Tutor.

Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by 5 sisters and a brother.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Jan 31, 2015

Mrs. Betty Hester Kinlaw, (Formerly of Hope Mills) -The Promise Land became a reality for Betty Hester Kinlaw when she went to be with her Heavenly Father on January 31, 2015.

She is the daughter of the late Homer and Sabra Hester. Betty resided in Hope Mills for 50 years and was employed by Dixie Yarn Company...

Jan 27, 2015

Avis Melva Kline, 84, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, January 27, 2015.

Born in Sampson County Mrs. Kline is the daughter of the late Ollie and Lida McPhail Wrench, she was also preceded in death by her husband Dean Clifford Kline and a son, Ollie Dean Kline.

Mrs. Kline is survived by her sons, Robert Kline...

Jan 22, 2015

Retired U.S. Air Force SSGT Harvey Leon Hood, Jr., 94, of Hope Mills, died Thursday, January 22, 2015.

Harvey was born January 8, 1921 in Grantham, NC to the late Harvey, Sr., and Eunice Hood.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his sons, Leon Hood, Roger Hood, and Thomas Hood; daughters, Ann Horne and Lisa...

Jan 21, 2015

Dorothy Faye McClure, 63, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, January 21, 2015 in her home.

She was born November 11, 1951, in Fayetteville, to the late Luther and Mary Olive Gaynos.

Along with her parents, Faye was preceded in death by her sisters, Jean Woods, Margaret Godfrey, and Estelle Gaynos; and brother, William Gaynos.

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Jan 17, 2015

John Worth Kern Everage, Jr., 55, of Raeford, died January 17, 2015.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of Doris Everage and the late John Worth Kern Everage, Sr.

John graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in 1978. He was the owner and operator of Southern I Tactical in Fayetteville. John had many...

Jan 17, 2015

Samuel "Sammy" Franklin Godbold, Jr., 71, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, January 17, 2015, with his family by his side.

He was born October 11, 1943 in Dillon County, SC to the late Samuel Franklin Godbold, Sr. and Sallie Telatha Perritt Godbold.

Sammy was employed for many years as a furniture salesman, and was a loyal...

Jan 16, 2015

Mr. Willie J. Morrison, 90, of Fayetteville, died Friday, January 16, 2015.

He was born in Wake County, to the late Marlon and Anna Morrison. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by wife of 71 years, Ethel Morrison, four brothers, Charlie, Whalon, Nelson and Porter, and two sisters, Jette and Suzie.

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