Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Brian Olin Smith Sr.
Aug 6, 2021
Brian Olin Smith, Sr., 69, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in his home.
Brian was born in Norfolk, VA on October 3, 1951, son to the late Jasper Smith and Kathleen Doris Whitaker.
He is survived by his wife, Princess Sesay; sons, Eric Austin, Brian Smith Jr. and Darian...
Brietta Jamine Ruschman
Jul 31, 2021
Brietta Jamine Ruschman, 45, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on July 31, 2021. Ms. Ruschman was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1976. She served her country in the US Coast Guard and later in the US Army.
She is survived by her mother, Carolyn McGhee, of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters, Adora Ruschman...
Joann Hardison Noel
Jul 30, 2021
Ms. JoAnn Hardison Noel, 59, passed away tragically Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home.
JoAnn was born in Dublin County, NC on August 22, 1961, daughter to the late Dal W. Hardison Sr. and Lucille Best Hardison.
Ms. Noel was a great mother and grandmother. She loved animals especially...
Daniel Junco
Jul 21, 2021
Daniel Junco, 49, of Fayetteville, died in Suffolk, Virginia on July 21, 2021.
Daniel was born in Westcovina, CA. on February 5, 1972 to Angel Junco and Ducila Monterrey. He made a living as an over the road truck driver, tirelessly moving freight to keep America thriving. He will be greatly missed by his...
Diane Marcheal (Thomas) Fitzsimmons
Jul 20, 2021
Mrs. Diane Marcheal Thomas Fitsimmons, 55, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Diane was born in Weatherford, TX on February 21, 1966, daughter to the late Joseph Franklin and Nelda Rea Smith Thomas.
Diane was a great mother and grandmother and best friend to...
Pricilla (Wilkins) Maldonado
Jul 19, 2021
Mrs. Pricilla Maldonado, 60, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 in her home.
Pricilla was born on August 4, 1960 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, to the late Ezekiel and Constancia Wilkins. She worked as a Pastry Chef for resorts before her retirement and was very involved in the Methodist Church in New Jersey...
Smsgt Glen Rhea Celcer (Retired)
Jul 18, 2021
SMSGT Glen Rhea Celcer, (Retired), passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in his home.
Glen was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 17, 1944, son to the late Arvle Glen Celcer and Bonnie Elizabeth Shull Celcer. Glen joined the US Air Force in 1964 and retired after 27 years of service in 1991....
William "Buddy" Cornett Jr.
Jul 13, 2021
William B. Cornett, III, better known as Buddy, passed away unexpectedly in his home on or before July 13, 2021. He was a long time resident of Spokane, and was often seen with his German Shepherd, Endie. Buddy was born July 13, 1956, in Augsburg, Germany. He was a football standout at Seventy-First High School, and received a...
Leo Chen
Jul 11, 2021
Infant Leo Chen passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Womack Army Medical Center. Preceding Leo in death were his maternal grandmother, Jean Finnegan; and his paternal grandfather, We Le Chen.
He is survived by his parents, Ray Chen and Allison Finnegan Chen of Sanford, NC; a sister, Emerson Chen, of the home; maternal...
Kazuko Yamanoha Yara
Jul 10, 2021
Kazuko Yamanoha Yara, 86, of Fayetteville, died in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 10, 2021. Mrs. Yara was born in Paia, Maui in Hawaii and retired as a bookkeeper at the Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union.
She is survived by her son Michael Yara (wife, Rosario); her daughters Kay Yara, Geri Yara, Lois Yara...
Robert Dale Wiles Sr.
Jul 10, 2021
SGT Robert Dale Wiles Sr (retired), 91, passed away at his home on Saturday July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, to the late Frank C. Wiles and Lovie Mae Hill. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife, Jeanette Wiles, one sister...
John A. Donnan Jr. (Us Army Retired)
Jul 9, 2021
SFC John Ambrose Donnan (Retired), 85, of Fayetteville, passed away July 9, 2021 at his home. SFC Donnan was surrounded by his loved ones for the duration of his final mission and most difficult battle.
SFC Donnan was born on April 29, 1936 in Lancaster, PA to the late John Ambrose Donnan Sr. and...
Wanda Faye Farrar
Jul 3, 2021
Wanda Faye Nance, 75, passed away Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.
Wanda was born in Columbus County North Carolina on July 29, 1945, daughter to the late Truett Hudson Nance and Mary Dorothy Freeman-Nance. Wanda graduated High School from Massey Hill Classical High School in 1963....
Susan Ann Turnbull
Jun 28, 2021
Susan Ann Turnbull 81, passed away Monday, June 28, 2021 in her home, in Hope Mills, North Carolina. Susan was born to the late Henry Turnbull and Edna Mae Corwin Turbull on February 21, 1940 in Norwich, NY. She spent her younger years attending various area schools and was a member of Blessed Family of God Church in...
Issiah "Zae Bo" Andrew Thill
Jun 20, 2021
SPC Issiah ‟Zae Bo” Thill, 24 of Red Springs, NC, passed away June 20, 2021.
SPC Thill was born on May 20, 1997 in Guilford, NC. He enlisted in the United States Army on August 9, 2016 as a Food Service Specialist.
SPC Thill’s awards and decorations include the Army...
Edward Nelson Riley
Jun 17, 2021
Edward Nelson Riley, 71, passed away at his home on Thursday, June 17, 2021 with his loving wife of 51 years, Norma Riley by his side. Edward was born in Rochester, New York, to the late William Riley and Evelyn Young. He was proceded in death by his two sisters, Patty Kraft and Debbie Myers.
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Fredrick Wayne Garnett Jr.
Jun 8, 2021
Master Sergeant Fredrick Wayne Garnett, Jr. (Retired) 53, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, June 8, 2021 in his home.
MSG Garnett was born in Starkville, MS on September 9, 1967, son to Fredrick Wayne Garnett Sr. and Gail Shuman. MSG Garnett joined the US Army in 1989 and retired in 2014 completing a total...
Azure Blessing Mclean
Jun 5, 2021
Infant Azure Blessing McLean, our beloved baby girl was called to her eternal resting place on Saturday, June 5, 2021.
She entered this world on June 5, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center, Ft. Bragg, North Carolina, born to her loving parents, Tamaris Louis McLean and Mercedes Perez. Many Hearts are truly broken, and...
Daniella Desir Jackson
Jun 5, 2021
Daniella Desir Jackson, 64, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Daniella was the daughter of Sauveur Desir and Paulette Joseph, who preceded her in death. She was first and foremost a Woman of God and a faithful member of Lewis Chapel Missionary Baptist Church of Fayetteville, North Carolina. ...
Patricia Dawn (Barr) Vargas
Jun 5, 2021
Ms. Patricia Dawn Vargas, 52, passed away Saturday, June 5, 2021 in FirstHealth Hospice House.
Patricia was born in Cumberland County on November 25, 1968 to the late Jackie and Judy Delk Barr. Patricia never met a stranger. She loved to talk, dance, smoke cigarettes and eat Chicken Pastry. She also loved the beach...
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