Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Sep 13, 2018

Harold Leroy Hudson, Jr., 68, of Raeford passed away on September 13, 2018 surrounded by his loving family. He was preceded in death by his parents; Harold Leroy and Gilda Pearl Vest Hudson.

Harold is survived by his wife; Karen, son; Tony, Daughters; Tonia Hudson Camp and Tabatha Hudson-Onuoha, brothers; Clifford Hudson and David Hudson; sister; Mary...

Sep 2, 2018

Daniel Lee Patrick of Hope Mills passed away September 2, 2018 in Carolina Rehab at the age of 70.

Mr. Patrick was born November 3, 1947 to the late Virgil & Thelma Hicks Patrick. An avid outdoorsman and a wonderful storyteller, Daniel was a proud Korean and Vietnam Veteran where he served in the US Army as...

Sep 1, 2018

DonL Douglas, 62, of Eastover passed away on September 1, 2018. He was preceded in death by his parents; Simon and Ruth Douglas.

DonL is survived by his sisters; Juliee Minter and Samantha Cook.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, September 8, 2018 at LaFayette Funeral Home. Visitation will be held...

Aug 19, 2018

Audrey M. Howard, lifelong resident of Morrisville, New York, entered into eternal rest, peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, August 19, 2018.

Audrey was born in Morrisville, New York to parents Frank and Bernice Anderson, both deceased. She was also preceded in death by her brother Frank and sister Deloris. She is survived by...

Aug 14, 2018

Daryl Douglas Drury, 52, of Fayetteville passed away on August 14, 2018. Daryl was preceded in death by his parents; Keith and Helen Drury.

Daryl is survived by two brothers; Keith Gregory (Nicole Stocks) and Mark W. Drury.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Friday, August 24, 2018 at Fayetteville Community...

Aug 14, 2018

Helen Lea Drury, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on August 14, 2018. She was preceded in death by her husband; Keith William Drury, her parents; Harold and Vada Owen, and four siblings.

Helen is survived by her sons; Keith Gregory (Nicole Stocks) Drury and Mark E. Drury, brothers; Jim Owens and Carl Owens, Sister; Beulah Mills, and...

Aug 9, 2018

BreaAnna Jean Barker Irizarry, 25, of Oak Island formerly of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, August 9, 2018.

BreaAnna was a 2010 graduate of Fuller Learning Performance Center.

BreaAnna is survived by her husband; Andrew Robert Irizarry of Buffalo, NY and daughter; AuBrea Irizarry, parents; Jason Brown and Angie Barker of Oak Island, NC, sister;...

Aug 8, 2018

Terry Wayne Baggett, 57, passed away Wednesday, August 8, 2018 in his home.

Terry was born in Cumberland County on January 19, 1961 to the late Arthur Leamon Baggett and Junie Aldine Spell Baggett. He worked for Black and Decker for many years and then worked as a Ceramic Tile Installer.

He is survived by...

Aug 7, 2018

James Thomas Sturdivant Sr., 70, passed away Tuesday, August 8, 2018 in his home after a brief illness.

James was born in Scotland County on January 21, 1948 to the late Clem and Delia Butler Sturdivant. He served in the US Army, was a Vietnam Veteran and worked as an Electrical Engineer.  James was a very kind...

Aug 3, 2018

Mrs Vicenta Arocho, 77, passed away Friday, August 3, 2018 in Select Specialty Hospital in Durham, NC.

Vicenta was born in Puerto Rico on April 29, 1941 to the late Jose M. Toro and Esperanza del Valle. She worked in housekeeping before her retirement and loved her family very much. She will be greatly missed by her...

Jul 28, 2018

Timothy Wayne Francis, Sr. 52, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, July 28, 2018. He was preceded in death by his father; Homer Francis and his son; Timothy (TJ) Francis, Jr.

Timothy is survived by his sons; James and Jared Francis, mother; Shirley Francis, and brothers; Homer Francis, Jr. and Michael Francis.

A visitation will...

Jul 27, 2018

SFC (Ret) Dan Floyd Jones, 62, of Fayetteville passed on to glory on July 27th 2018 with his loving wife by his side. Dan was preceded in death by his father; Dantzler Jones and brother; John D. Johnson.

Dan was a member of New Beginning Christian Faith Center under the leadership of Pastor Geraldine Thompson. He joined...

Jul 20, 2018

Cynthia Lynn Edens, 59, of Raeford passed away on July 20, 2018. She was preceded in death by her parents; Donald Gundrum of Ohio and Joyce Ostendorf of Ohio.

Cynthia was a good hearted and loving woman who always saw the good in everyone. She always put others before herself and she always forgave no matter what...

Jul 19, 2018

Julio Davila-Perez, 71, passed on to glory on July 19, 2018.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace.

Julio was born July 22,1946 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, friend, and truly a man of God. He...

Jul 15, 2018

Mary Diane Hall, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018.

Mary is survived by her daughters; Shannon Hall and April Hall of Fayetteville, a sister; Ina Canady of Hope Mills, and four grandchildren.

Private services will be held at a later date.

Condolences to the family may be left at...

Jul 14, 2018

An obituary is not available at this time for Deborah Jean Mack. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Jul 12, 2018

Ms. Gladys Cox West, 87, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Gladys was born in Cumberland County, NC on June 19, 1931 to the late Purde Cox and Lessie Parker Cox. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Benton West, a grandson, Ryan West...

Jul 8, 2018

Margaret Locklear Backlund, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on July 8, 2018.

Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Desi Locklear, Grandford “Big Daddy” Chavis and Lula Belle “Big Momma” Chavis; Husbands’, Raymond Backlund and Norman Harris; Sons’ Grandford “Tacky” Locklear and Norman Terry “Baby Boy” Harris and close friend, Geraldo Teraldo of Puerto Rico.

Jul 6, 2018

Staff Sergeant Dana Lee Childress-Page, 38, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2018.

SSG Childress-Page was born on March 4, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, but spent a majority of her early adulthood in Carson City, Nevada. Dana enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 2009 and served proudly over 9 years.

Dana is survived...

Jul 2, 2018

Howard Leon Batton, 68, of Raeford died on July 2nd 2018 in Moore Regional Hospital.

He was loved by friends and family alike and was known for having a kind heart and a laughing soul.

Howard is survived by his wife; Barbara Batton, two Sons; Seth Swiderski and Gaberiell Lee of the home, and his...