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Elijah Bryce Wyand

Elijah Bryce Wyand

Sep 21, 2024

Our beloved Elijah was tragically taken from us on Saturday, September 21st, 2024. Elijah Bryce Wyand was celebrating his 25th birthday when a selfish, and senseless act of gun violence took his life, a life that was just truly beginning as he drew nearer to Christ was cut too short. Elijah was born September 20, 1999, in Rockingham, North Carolina...

Nancy Darlene Thompkins

Nancy Darlene Thompkins

Sep 18, 2024

Nancy Darlene Thompkins, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, September 18, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nancy was born in Cumberland County on July 19, 1955, daughter to the late Willie Irving Bryant and Ethel Mae Lewis Bryant. Nancy spent most of her life as a homemaker, taking care of her husband and children. She was a very loving...

SFC Edward Lee Hunt (Ret)

SFC Edward Lee Hunt (Ret)

Sep 13, 2024

On Friday, September 13, Edward Lee Hunt Sr., a loving husband and father, passed away at the age of 81.

Born on March 26, 1943, in Beckville, Texas, to John and Leola Hunt, Edward was a decorated Army Vietnam Veteran. While stationed in Berlin, Germany, he met his wife, Renate Monika Hunt. Together, they raised a daughter, Jessica Cager, and a...

Irene Florence Ransom

Irene Florence Ransom

Sep 10, 2024

Irene Florence Ransom, 74, of Raeford passed away Tuesday, September 10, 2024 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Irene was born January 7th, 1950, to Arthur and Birdie Clayton in Columbia, SC.

 She is survived by her husband, Gerald Ransom; brothers, William Clayton (Leslie) and Tracy Clayton; sisters, Shirley Murphy (Gary), Ruth Metz, and Dorothy Proveaux (Chuck).

 She was predeceased by her parents, brother,...

Matthew John Julian Jr.

Matthew John Julian Jr.

Sep 8, 2024

Matthew John Julian Jr., 28 of Fayetteville passed away unexpectedly Sunday, September 8, 2024.

Matthew was born in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania on November 19, 1995 to Matthew John Julian Sr. and Linda S. Eyerman. He served in the US Army as a Paratrooper and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. 

He is survived by his son, Max Julian of Fayetteville;...

Willie Froster Oxendine

Willie Froster Oxendine

Sep 3, 2024

Pastor Willie Foster Oxendine, 76, of Rowland, NC, was born on April 7, 1948 to the late Luther and Eloise Oxendine of McDonald, NC and went home to be with the Lord September 3, 2024 In Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his loving family. 

 Willie accepted Christ in March of 1982 and has been a faithful servant since. He...

Ilse Lumpkins

Ilse Lumpkins

Sep 1, 2024

Ilse Lumpkins, 84, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, September 1, 2024 in her home.

Ilse was born in Germany on March 3, 1940 to the late Reinhold and Pauline Roechert Gross. She was primarily a home maker taking care of her family and was a member of West Fayetteville Baptist Church. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Johnny Moore Hodges Jr.

Johnny Moore Hodges Jr.

Aug 26, 2024

Johnny Moore Hodges Jr., 63, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, August 26, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Johnny was born in Cumberland County on December 17, 1960 to Johnny Moore Hodges Sr. and Peggy Sheppard Hodges. Johnny worked in Cart Maintenance and service with Cypress Lakes Golf Course and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He...

Carroll Louis Gray

Carroll Louis Gray

Aug 25, 2024

SFC Carroll Louis Gray, (RET), 91, of Fayetteville peacefully passed away in his sleep on August 25, 2024. 

Carroll was born on May 4, 1933 to Charles William and Lillian Marie Gray. Carroll attended school in Louisville Kentucky. Upon graduation he enlisted in the US Army and proudly served his country for 21 years. He enjoyed watching Westerns, Wheel of Fortune,...

SPC Jacob Randall Hedden

SPC Jacob Randall Hedden

Aug 20, 2024

Army Specialist Jacob R Hedden, 23 of Fort Liberty, North Carolina was tragically taken away from us on Tuesday, August 20, 2024. 

Jacob was born in Mishawaka, Indiana on February 13, 2001 to Michael and Amber (Jason). Jacob was raised in Goshen, Indiana and was a 2020 graduate of Goshen High School. Jacob joined the US Military 82nd Airborne Infantry in...

Akemi Ross

Akemi Ross

Aug 11, 2024

She is survived by her mother, Raeshon Gibson; father, Antonio Ross; and a host of extended family members.

Dorothea Strickland

Dorothea Strickland

Aug 7, 2024

Ms. Dorothea Louise Strickland, 73, of Fayetteville passed away on August 7, 2024.

Dorothea was preceded in death by her Husband, Russel Strickland; Son, Brian Thurman; and Parents' Robert & Rosa Wilcox.

Ms. Strickland is survived by her Sons, Glen Strickland, Russel Starr, and Christopher Armstrong; Sister, Eva Wilcox; four Grandchildren and four Great-Grandchildren.

A memorial service...

Floid Harison Moore

Floid Harison Moore

Aug 2, 2024

Floid Harison Moore, 82, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on August 2, 2024, at his home surrounded by loved ones. 

Floid was born in Flag Pond, TN on March 21, 1942, to the late Anderson Harison-Moore and Lorraine Bowens. 

He is survived by his wife Willie Neil Moore; his children Joyce Hall (David) of Lumber Bridge, NC, Patrick Kenny of St....

Smsgt Frank Henry "Tinman" Schronce

Smsgt Frank Henry "Tinman" Schronce

Jul 30, 2024

SMSgt Frank Henry “Tinman” Schronce (RET), 69, of Hope Mills passed away Tuesday, July 30, 2024 at UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.

An extraordinary man, Frank joined the US Air Force, honorably and proudly served as a combat engineer and retired after 20 years of service. He also worked as an Electrical Engineer and retired...

Yong Cha Cain

Yong Cha Cain

Jul 29, 2024

Yong Cha Cain, 72, of Fayetteville, North Carolina has passed away on July 29, 2024 at Womack Army Medical Center.

Yong was a devoted member of the Fayetteville Korean Baptist Church and she worked for M.J. Soffie Sewer.

She is survived by her husband, Willie Cain of Fayetteville, NC; sons Jeon Byeong-seok of Korea, Bobby...

Irene (Gibbs)  Maultsby

Irene (Gibbs) Maultsby

Jul 23, 2024

Irene Maultsby, 81, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, July 23, 2024 in her home.

Irene was born in Cumberland County on November 11, 1942, daughter to the late Anner Lee Gibbs and James C. Gibbs. She worked for a short while at Purolator, but was mostly a housewife and mother taking care of her...

Anita Ann (Robertson)  Suitt

Anita Ann (Robertson) Suitt

Jul 17, 2024

Anita Ann Suitt, 83, of Hope Mills passed away Wednesday, July 17, 2024 in Village Green Health & Rehabilitation Center.

Anita was born in Person County, NC on May 6, 1941, daughter to the late Melvin T. Robertson and Bernice Perkins Robertson. Together with her beloved husband John, she owned & operated retail stores...

Jameson Thomas Russo

Jameson Thomas Russo

Jul 13, 2024

Jameson Thomas Russo was born sleeping on July 13, 2024 at Womack Army Medical Center.

He is survived by his parents, Tyler and Mary Russo; brothers Tyler Russo Jr., and Emmett Russo; and paternal grandparents Robert (Bob) and Brenda Russo.

He is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Karen...

Hector Antonio Morales

Hector Antonio Morales

Jul 12, 2024

Hector, Antonio Morales, 59, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, July 12, 2024 in his home.

Hector was born in El Salvador on January 2, 1965, son to the late Aureliano Morales and Estebana Serrano. Hector worked in Construction and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. Along with his parents, he is...

Dixon A.F. Marsh

Dixon A.F. Marsh

Jul 7, 2024

Dixon A.F. Marsh Jr., 76, of Hope Mills, NC passed away at his home on July 7, 2024. He was surrounded with love by his family and pastor.

He is survived by his wife, Linda Marsh; daughter Christine Buras; and son, Robert Buras III; along with a host of beloved cousins. He is also survived by his...

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