Obituaries

Jun 20, 2014

Sarah Ellen Blackwell, 83, of Hope Mills, died Friday, June 20, 2014.

She was born August 10, 1930 in St. Albans, WV to the late William and Rosa Lawrence. She was a veteran of the U.S. Air Force.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00 p.m. Sunday at First Baptist Church in Hope Mills. The...

Jun 17, 2014

Demetra Carter, 57, of Fayetteville died, Tuesday, June 10, 2014 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Born in Pontiac, Michigan, she is the daughter of the late Robert and Ruby Ivory.

She is survived by her husband, George Carter, Jr., of the home, children, Damon Carter and wife Jacklyn of Hartford, Connecticut, Michael...

Jun 14, 2014

James Edward Hager, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, June 14, 2014.

He was born August 24, 1940 in Logan, WV to the late Everette Day and Hallie Justice Hager.

James was a native of David, KY in Floyd County, and would eventually make his home in Fayetteville, NC. He was a 1959 graduate of...

Jun 7, 2014

Retired U.S. Air Force MSGT Dave Price, 68, of Fayetteville, NC, died Saturday, June 7, 2014 in his home.

He was born December 13, 1945 in Simsboro, LA to the late Pete Benjamin and Odie Page Price.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m Thursday, June 12, 2014 at Pinecrest Funeral and...

Jun 6, 2014

Kristina Lynn "Kristie" Peters, 28, of Clinton, NC, died Friday, June 6, 2014.

She was born October 17, 1985 in Durham County, NC.

Funeral services will be held at 11 a.m. Wednesday, June 11, 2014 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope Mills, NC. The family will receive friends one hour prior to the...

Jun 4, 2014

Paul D. Mounce, 98, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, June 4, 2014.

Born in Guilford County, he is the son of Robert and Sarah Mounce. He is survived by a sister, Gertrude Hiatt; step son, Boyd Snyder; 2 grandchildren; 3 great grandchildren; 6 great great-grandchildren.

A Graveside Service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Friday, June...

Jun 3, 2014

Mrs. Mary Bramble Brock, 84, of Gray's Creek, passed away peacefully, Tuesday, June 3, 2014 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of Robert Harrell Bramble and Mary Inman Bramble. She is preceded in death by her husband, Carlie Brock, a brother, Hubert Bramble, and her parents. She is survived...

May 28, 2014

Mrs. Esther Goins Maynor, age 97, of Fayetteville, NC, peacefully went to be with her Heavenly Father on May 28, 2014 at her home.

She was born September 9, 1917 in Moore County, NC. She was a wonderful mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, great-great-great-grandmother, and aunt. She was a faithful member of Cape Fear Baptist Church...

May 26, 2014

John William Bowyer III, 67, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, May 26, 2014 in Raeford, NC.

Mr. Bowyer was born April 19, 1947 in Philadelphia, PA to the late John William Bowyer, Jr. and Alice M. Wingate Bowyer.

He moved to Chester County, PA at the age of 14 and graduated from West Chester High...

May 14, 2014

Sadie Cunningham Jackson received the gift of life on November 22, 1933 and the gift of eternal life on Wednesday, May 14, 2014.

She was born in Humboldt, Tennessee. She is preceded in death by her parents, Coatney Sylvester Birmingham and Willie Mae Nelson Birmingham.

She is survived by three sons, Danny and wife Laurel...

May 8, 2014

Herman Darrell Coleman, 65, of Fayetteville, NC, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 at Womack Army Medical Center on Fort Bragg..

Born November 19, 1948 in Covington, Tennessee, he is the son of the late Johnnie and Allie Coats Coleman. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth Coleman.

Mr. Coleman...

May 8, 2014

Hubert Jenkins Bramble, 79, of Hope Mills, NC, died Thursday, May 8, 2014 in his home, surrounded by family.

He was born November 26, 1934.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Sunday, May 11, 2014 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services, 4721 Dunrobin Drive in Hope Mills.

Funeral services...

May 3, 2014

Edith Joan Turlington, 79, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, May 3, 2014.

She was born July 11, 1934 in Cumberland County, NC to the late George and Lela Turlington.

She was a second mother to many through the years and was well known for her cake baking and decorating...

Apr 30, 2014

Ellen A. Underwood, 60,of Raeford, died Wednesday, April 30, 2014 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville after a lengthy battle with cancer. She will be sorely missed by her loving family and friends. Ellen will be remembered as a strong, caring, and giving soul that enriched all that knew her. A beloved mother, grandmother, and sister that had...

Apr 30, 2014

Dottie Foster Carter, 52, of Hope Mills, went to be with her Lord and Savior, Wednesday, April 30, 2014.

Born in Tuscaloosa, Alabama, she is the daughter of Mildred Burroughs Foster and Dock Foster.

She was preceded in death by her father Dock Foster.

She leaves to cherish her memories to a loving...

Apr 18, 2014

Joshua Lee Thompson, 31, of Fayetteville, died Friday, Apr. 18, 2014.

He was born December 22, 1982 in Mobile County, Alabama.

Funeral services officiated by Pastor Eddie Williams will be held at 12 noon, Thursday in Covenant Love Church, 420 Dunn Road in Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Rockfish Memorial Park. 4017 Gillespie Street in...

Apr 14, 2014

Jeanette Johnson, 63, of Hope Mills, passed away, Monday, April 14, 2014 surrounded by family.

Born in Caldwell County, she is the daughter of Thomas and Mildred Barefoot. She is preceded by her father and a brother, Larry Starling of Hope Mills.

She is survived by her husband, Pete of Hope Mills; sons, Randy McLeod...

Apr 14, 2014

Sadie Mae Hammond, 75, of Fayetteville, NC, died Monday, April 14, 2014.

She was born November 23, 1938 in Robeson County, NC to the late Harvey and Emma Ward Hyatt.

The family will receive friends from 6 to 8 p.m. Wednesday, April 16, 2014 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope Mills, NC.

Mar 26, 2014

Mr. Robert G. Rich, 81, of Fayetteville, died March 26, 2014 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his family.

Born in Columbus County, he is the son of Mack Dowdie Rich and Lula Todd Rich. He is preceded in death by his parents; a sister, Beulah Ann Smith and brothers, Lee, Jude and James Rich....

Mar 25, 2014

Mrs. Myrtle Gerline "Gerri" Smith Hendrix, 63, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday, March 25, 2014.

She was born December 15, 1950, in Columbus County, to the late Oscar Low and Myrtle Parker Smith.

Gerri graduated in 1969 from Whiteville High School. She worked for the FBI starting June 16, 1969 until May 1971. She also worked...