Obituaries

Sep 24, 2013

Lonni Kay Evans, 43, was called home to our Heavenly Father September 24, 2013, after a long battle with cancer. Lonni Stortz, the youngest child of Bob and Jeanne Stortz, was born May 22, 1970, in Glendive, MT. She was raised on the family farm north of Lindsay where she loved the change of the seasons, all animals, being...

Sep 21, 2013

James "Jimmy" Alton Nabors, 48, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, September 21, 2013.

Born in Cumberland County, he is the owner and operator of Jimmy's Cable Construction. He is survived by his daughter; Brittney Nabors of Hope Mills; mom, Jane Johnson of Fayetteville; sisters, Karen Barbour of Fayetteville, Gloria Buck of Fayetteville and Pat Nabors of Hope Mills;...

Sep 21, 2013

Retired Army Sgt. 1st Class Carl Ernest Burr, Sr., 74, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, September 21, 2013 in the VA Medical Center. He was born on October 12, 2938 in Sampson County to the late Ernest and Annie Sessoms Burr. Mr. Burr retired from the US Army after 20 years of service and two tours in Vietnam. A funeral...

Sep 18, 2013

Joseph Lee Canady, 64 of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on, September 18, 2013.

Born June 1, 1949, in Wilmington, NC, he is the son of Clarence Christopher Canady and Annie Milliken Canady. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother Clarence Christopher Canady, Jr.

He is survived by his...

Sep 16, 2013

Archie Lowery, 56, of Fayetteville died September 16, 2013

He was born in Scotland County to Archie Lowery Sr. and Deloris Jones. He is preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his mother, Delouis Bryant; a son, Art Carter; siblings, Jerry & Zrion Lowery and Mildred Bryant.

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Sep 14, 2013

Jordyn Riley Simpkins, 2 yrs. old daughter of Kahla Adams and Tommy Simpkins, Jr., went to heaven, Saturday, September 14, 2013.

She is survived by her parents and a sister, Kamryn Simpkins of the home; grandparents, Robin and Wayne Adams and Susan and Johnny Bruton, all of Hope Mills and Greg Simpkins, Sr., of Raeford; great grandmother,...

Sep 13, 2013

Charles Edward Raynor,65 of Fayetteville, beloved husband, father, brother, and son, passed away suddenly on Friday night doing what he loved, fishing. He was known as "Boppa" to his precious grandsons, Isaac Charles and Lucas Warren and Uncle Charles to his favorite nephews and niece, Matthew, Jacob and Olivia.

Charles was a behind the scenes person who...

Sep 11, 2013

SSG Byron Granger Baker, 76 of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, September 11, 2013.

Born in Utica, New York, he is the son of Byron and Nioma Baker. He retired after twenty years of service as a policeman from the United States Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife...

Sep 5, 2013

Retired US Army SFC Joseph Peter Aguon, 56, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, September 5, 2013 in Fayetteville. He was born on January 26, 1957 in Agana, Guam to the late Jose Manglona and Emperatriz Ignacio Aguon. He served in the US Army for over 22 years before retiring. A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, September 10,...

Sep 2, 2013

Alice Faye Wilkins, 65, of Fayetteville, died Monday, September 2, 2013 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born on June 28, 1948 in Cumberland County, NC to the late Thomas and Rachel Garner. The family will receive friends from 1:30 to 3:00 p.m. Friday, September 6, 2013 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services in Hope...

Aug 25, 2013

Born on August 14, 2013, Reid Michael Seals was a gift from God. From the time he was born, his parents, Dena and Michael placed him in God's hands and was thankful for each day they were able to hold and love him.

He leaves behind his parents, Dena & Michael and two brothers, Grant and Luke,...

Aug 20, 2013

Ms. Peggy F. Banks, 56 of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, August 20, 2013.

Born in Akron, Ohio, she was the daughter of Dick and Peggy Fisher. She is preceded in death by her mother and a brother Richard "Rick" Fisher.

She is survived by her father, Richard "Dick" Fisher...

Aug 10, 2013

Lola Bell Paul, 88 of Eastover died Saturday, August 10, 2013.

Service: Funeral, 2:00 pm Tuesday, August 13, at Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services in Hope Mills. Burial Culbreth Cemetery.

She was predeceased by husband William Paul and two daughters Catherine Smith & Edith Joseph.

Survived by children; Joyce Femmer & husband Jim...

Aug 10, 2013

Ms. Helen Johnson Stevenson, 71 of Hope Mills, went to be with the Lord August 10, 2013.

Born in Cumberland County, she was the daughter of Roy and Marion Johnson. She is preceded in death by her parents and husband Robert L. Stevenson.

She is survived by sons, Mark Stevenson and wife Laura of Four...

Aug 9, 2013

Thomas Joseph Howell, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away August 9, 2013.

Born in Camden, NJ, he was preceded in death by his parents Donald F. Howell Sr. and Cora M. Howell and also a brother Ronald Anthony Howell.

He is survived by his loving wife Debra Free Howell; his four children, Cynthia Whittle, Thomas Howell,...

Aug 8, 2013

Woodrow Sweat, 87, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord on Thursday, Aug. 8, 2013. Born in Dillon, S.C., he was the son of Cleve and Maggielean Sweat. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather and great-grandfather. He was preceded in death by his wife of 64 years, Gladys Sweat; sons, Robert W. Sweat Sr. and Edgar...

Aug 8, 2013

Alvin Carlyle Fennell, Jr SGM (Ret) passed away earlier this week. He is preceded in death by his father Alvin C. Fennell, Sr and his mother Mary Augusta Fennell nee Gaines. He was born in Chester, SC in 1933. The family moved to Charlotte when he was a child. He graduated from Harding High in Charlotte, NC in 1952....

Aug 6, 2013

Mrs. Shirley Lee Barefoot, 76, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, Aug. 6, 2013. Shirley was born on March 6, 1937 in Johnston County, NC to the late Jesse Malcolm and Vader Ellen Lee. She was a former pastor of Whispering Pines Church in Fayetteville, homemaker and Avon Representative for 35 years. She is preceded in death by her son,...

Jul 31, 2013

Barbara Cummings Simmons, 67, of Fayetteville died July 31, 2013.

Born in Robeson County, she is the daughter of Joseph and Sadie Cummings. She is preceded in death by her father and a brother, Joseph "Buddy" Cummings.

She is survived by husband, Norman Simmons of the home; sons, Chris Simmons and...

Jul 29, 2013

Clyde Robert Walters, 80 of Fayetteville died Monday, July 29, 2013.

Born in Scotland County, he is the son of the late Bruce & Lucille Walters.

He is survived by his wife Marie of the home; children, Bruce Walters & wife Karen of Anderson Creek, Ann Walters of Stedman; sons, Joe Walters & wife Kim...