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Cyrus William Wood III

Cyrus William Wood III

Dec 21, 2024

Cyrus William Wood III, 62, of Saint Pauls passed away Saturday, December 21, 2024 in Duke University Hospital. 

Cyrus was born in Robeson County, NC on March 19, 1962, son to the late Cyrus William Wood Jr. and Virginia Josephine Perry Wood. 

He joined the US Navy serving from September 1980 to August 1992. After his Military service, he became an independent...

Garry Allen Franklin

Garry Allen Franklin

Dec 18, 2024

Garry Allen Franklin, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina Passed away Wednesday, December 18, 2024 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Garry Allen Franklin was born on June 27, 1963 in Xenia, Ohio. He was born to Stanley Gordon Franklin and Beatrice Short Franklin. He grew up in Loveland, Ohio and graduated from Loveland High School in 1981. After he...

CSM Gary Lynn Boone (Ret)

CSM Gary Lynn Boone (Ret)

Dec 15, 2024

Command Sergeant Major Gary L. Boone, USA, Ret., age 84, died at his home on the morning of December 15, 2024, after a sudden decline in health.

CSM Boone was born on August 6, 1940, in the small town of Bowie, Texas, as the world teetered on edge of what would become World War II. 

His parents were Glenn Boone and Edith...

MAJ Alexander Ryan Wingate

MAJ Alexander Ryan Wingate

Dec 9, 2024

Obituary and Arrangements will be announced by LaFayette Funeral Home.

Odd Franklin (Frank) Holstead

Odd Franklin (Frank) Holstead

Dec 3, 2024

Odd Franklin (Frank) Holstead passed this life on Tuesday, December 3rd, 2024. He was 85 years old.

Frank was born on January 12, 1939, in Wilmette, Illinois, to Sverre and Margot S. Holstead (‘nee Berg). Frank joined the United States Army at 16 years old and served from 18 January 1956, through 14 January 1959. While stationed in Berlin, Germany (Andrews...

Rafael Lebron

Rafael Lebron

Dec 1, 2024

Rafael Lebron, 48, of Fayetteville, Passed away Sunday, December 1, 2024 in his home. 

Rafael was born in Hartford, Connecticut on November 14, 1976 to Rafael Carmelo and Carmen Feliciano. He worked as an installer in networking and was very intelligent with Tech stuff. Rafael loved animals to include his dogs Jasmine and Aurora, was a fan of Hockey and Baseball,...

Sara Lett

Sara Lett

Nov 28, 2024

Sara Lett, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on November 28, 2024, Thanksgiving Morning, at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation Center. 

Sara was born on December 11, 1943 in North Carolina to the late John David Pate and Elizabeth Smith. In life, she would go on to become a nurse for over 20 years, working at facilities such as Cape...

Ernest Herman Krause

Ernest Herman Krause

Nov 26, 2024

Ernest Krause, 55, beloved Father and Son, was called to his eternal resting place on November 26, 2024. He entered this world on July 19, 1969 in Lumberton, NC, son of Herman and Linette Krause. He is survived by his daughter, Tiffany Krause; grandson, Skyler Smith; adopted son, Christopher Krause; and grandson Finley Krause. 

A memorial service will be held on...

James A. Grimsley

James A. Grimsley

Nov 25, 2024

Mr. James A. Grimsley Sr., 87, passed away Monday, November 25 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

James was born in Cumberland County, NC on November 12, 1937, son to the late James Davis Grimsley and Marie Hicks Grimsley. James served in the US Navy and owned a produce stand in Fayetteville until retirement. Along with his parents, he is preceded...

Luon Daniel Bass Sr.

Luon Daniel Bass Sr.

Nov 24, 2024

Luon Daniel Bass Sr., 44, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on November 24, 2024.

Luon was born September 18, 1980 to Luon Bass and Margaret Stedman. He enjoyed going fishing and spending time with his children, whom he loved dearly. He was known to be a hard worker and worked in the carpentry business. His family loves and misses him very...

CSM James Bradley Handley Jr. (Ret)

CSM James Bradley Handley Jr. (Ret)

Nov 23, 2024

Command Sergeant Major James Bradley Handley Jr was born on March 24, 1945, in the United States Naval Hospital in Norfolk, Virginia. He joined the United States Army on July 20, 1965. His military service spanned thirty years active duty including three tours in Vietnam, Korea, Desert Shield & Desert Storm. Twenty-five of his thirty years were spent assigned to...

Alicia Aguirre

Alicia Aguirre

Nov 17, 2024

Alicia Aguirre Ruiz, 71, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, November 17, 2024 in her home surrounded by her family.

Alicia was born in Mexico on December 26, 1952, daughter to the late Jesus Aguirre and Isidra Ruiz. After High School, she obtained her Bachelors degree and taught school until her retirement. Her absence will be greatly felt by her family and...

Patricia Ann Hopkins

Patricia Ann Hopkins

Nov 14, 2024

Patricia Ann Hopkins, a woman of profound faith and unwavering commitment to her community, was born on June 30, 1944, to the late Edith Zeigler in Washington, DC. She was 80 when she entered eternal rest on November 14, 2024, at Woodmont Nursing Home in Fredericksburg, VA. Her life was a shining example of service, compassion, and faith, particularly in...

Robert Wayne Brandenburg

Robert Wayne Brandenburg

Nov 14, 2024

SFC Robert Wayne Brandenburg (Ret), 78, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, November 14, 2024 in Village Green Nursing Home.

Robert was born in Shelby County, Ohio on September 8, 1946, son to the late Elbert and Gertrude Hunley Brandenburg. He enlisted in the US Army serving several tours to Vietnam and continued his career in the Army until retirement. Along with...

Andrew Stewart III

Andrew Stewart III

Nov 6, 2024

Andrew Stewart III was called to his eternal resting place on November 6, 2024. . 

Andrew was born in Harnett, North Carolina on November 25, 1969 to Andrew Stewart Jr. and Barbara Packard. He worked in the medical industry as a med tech. 

He is preceded in the death by his parents Andrew and Barbara Stewart. 

He leaves to cherish his memory, his...

Christopher Jack Davis

Christopher Jack Davis

Nov 5, 2024

Our beloved Christopher Jack Davis, 15 days old fell asleep in the arms of Jesus, Tuesday, November 5, 2024 in Duke University Hospital.

Christopher fought so hard and was loved so much by his parents and family and will be greatly missed.

He is survived by his parents, Kaitlyn Smith and Christopher Davis; his younger brother of 20 minutes, Henry Michael Davis...

Thia Lynn Wheeler

Thia Lynn Wheeler

Nov 1, 2024

Thia Wheeler, 40, beloved Daughter, and Sister, was called to her eternal resting place on November 1, 2024. 

She entered this world on October 16, 1984 in Marinette, WI, born to Matthew and Kathy Schuh. 

She is survived by her father Matthew Schuh; mother Kathy Schuh; sister Megan schuh; (Kash) sister Ashley Schuh;(Grant) sister Josie Schuh.(Aurora). Her soulmate Leia (her golden doodle). 

Thia...

Jo-Ann Lee Feodorov

Jo-Ann Lee Feodorov

Oct 29, 2024

Jo-Ann Lee Feodorov, 85, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. 

Jo-Ann was born in New Orleans, Louisiana on March 8, 1939, daughter to the late Thomas Charles Thornton and Verdie Lee Mills Thornton. She worked in Retail Sales before retirement and loved to Garden and Travel. Along with her parents, she is preceded...

Marlene Brudvig

Marlene Brudvig

Oct 29, 2024

Marlene Brudvig, 74, of Fayetteville, NC suddenly passed away on October 29, 2024 when a car tragically struck her while she was on her way to do what she loved. Her loss is completely unexpected, and her family is profoundly saddened.

Marlene, was born on October 6, 1950 to Robert McClain and Caroline Taylor. She was one of three children: Frieda...

Annie Marie Harris

Annie Marie Harris

Oct 20, 2024

Annie Marie Harris was born in Kinston, North Carolina on September 1, 1958 to the late William John Franklin and Lillie Mae Hines. She was the youngest of eleven children and raised in LaGrange, NC. During her youth, she expressed a deep love and appreciation for music that crossed several genres. Her affection for music would become one of her...

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