Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

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...

Jun 21, 2018

William Alfred Meyland, 62, of Fayetteville passed away on June 21, 2018. He was born June 22, 1955 to the late Thomas & Clara Jean Meyland.

William graduated from Hoggard High School in Wilmington. He joined the US Navy after school and retired as a Petty officer first class after 20 years of service. William then started...

Jun 9, 2018

MAJ. Alexander G. Hodges, 70, passed away June 9, 2018 after battling brain cancer.

Mr. Hodges was born November 3, 1947 in Deming, New Mexico.  Following high school, Alex enlisted in the U. S. Army in December 1964 and served for over 16 years rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class.  He received a direct commission...

Jun 7, 2018

Leonder Scott was born on June 11, 1923 in Bishopville, South Carolina and passed away Thursday, June 7, 2018 at Carolina Rehab in Fayetteville, at the age of 94.

She was preceded in death by her mother, Delia Davis, father, Ed Davis, husband of 47 years, William W. Scott, a daughter, Willie Mae Scott, and 2 grandchildren...

Jun 1, 2018

Princess Lechi Tran Rodriguez died at Autumn Care of Fayetteville on June 1, 2018.  She was 88.

A direct descendant of the Emperor of Annam, Lechi was born in Hanoi, Vietnam the daughter of the late Princess Nam Tran and the late Ambassador Tran Van Chuong.

She is survived by her husband, Colonel Enrique Rodriguez...

Jun 1, 2018

Joshua Richard Hunt, 25, transitioned to his heavenly home on June 1, 2018 at FirstHealth Hospice & Palliative Care in Pinehurst.

Joshua is survived by his Mother Gloria R. Hunt of Hope Mills. Father Richard Brewington of Fayetteville. Three Brothers Caleb Richard Hunt, Dustin Brewington and Aaron Richard Brewington. Three Sisters Latasha Brewington, Megan Brewington, and Anastasia...

May 30, 2018

Dateline: Pinebluff

Mildred Gray Carpenter – 86, ‟Mrs. Pinebluff” Passed away peacefully at her home in Pinebluff Wednesday with her family by her side.

She was preceded in death by her late husband of almost 66 years Virgil Lee Carpenter.

Mrs. Carpenter and her husband ran a Red &...

May 28, 2018

Jennifer Lauren Cantu, 27, of Cameron passed away on May 28, 2018.

Jennifer was an immensely intelligent and talented woman who had her life tragically cut short on May 27, 2018. Jennifer served proudly and honorably in the United States Army, both active duty and the reserves. She had a bright future ahead of her as she...

May 18, 2018

Nancy Jo (Schermerhorn) Brady, 64, died on Friday, May 18, 2018 in her home surrounded by family and friends.

She is preceded in death by her father Paul Schermerhorn of Hammond, NY and a sister Cheryl Schermerhorn of Owensboro, KY

Nancy Retired from Cumberland County Schools after serving 31 years. She spent the first 24...

May 15, 2018

Mrs Nelly Gomez Diaz, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nelly was born in Peru on July 24, 1935 to the late Arnobio Gomez and Eleanor Diaz. She was a homemaker and loved her family very much. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Along...

May 14, 2018

Dateline: Fayetteville

US Army Retired, SFC Leonard P. Fitzgerald, 68, of Fayetteville passed away on May 14, 2018 in his home.

He retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service, and was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, serving two tours overseas in Germany.  SFC Fitzgerald then...

May 13, 2018

David Harold Vega, 60, of Raeford passed away on May 13, 2018. He was the son of the late Santiago and Rosa Vega.

David was an avid UNC and Cowboys fan. He was a loving and caring Husband and Father who adored his family.

David is survived by his Wife; Maria Vega, Son; Carl Vega,...

May 12, 2018

Tabitha Autumn Ryan, 39, of Raeford passed away on May 12, 2018

Tabitha is survived by her Parents; Roy Ryan and Juliee Minter, Paraprofessional; Tonja Jackson, Brother; Nathan Osborne, Sisters; Jeraka Ferguson, and Hannah Minter, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2018...

May 9, 2018

Richard E. Floyd, a.k.a. Ricky or Rick, son of Earl Clinton & Mona Faye (Hooks) Floyd, was born November 7, 1956 in Whiteville, North Carolina. Later raised by his father and step-mother Ruth Floyd in Parkton, North Carolina.

On June 3, 1977 Ricky was united with his beautiful wife Kathleen H. Robinson of Fayetteville, North Carolina. They...

May 4, 2018

Dateline: Raeford

Mrs. Joanne Summers, 69, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in her home.

Joanne was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 16, 1949 to the late James and Mary Acosta Krobath. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly. She will be greatly missed.

She is...

Apr 24, 2018

Iris Brunilda Hash, 41, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her residence. Iris was proceeded in death by her mother and father.

Iris was a Veteran of the United States Army, from which she medically retired as a Corporal. Iris was a strong supporter of the Special Forces Regiment for which she did a lot of...

Apr 23, 2018

James Stuart Bill, Age 43, of Grays Creek, departed this life to be with Jesus on Monday, April 23rd, 2018. He was born April 25th, 1974 in Cumberland County.

He is survived by his parents James and Anita Bill, owners of Cape Fear Well and Pump Co.; One sister: Kelly Earley of Grays Creek; three daughters: Courtney...

Apr 16, 2018

Chong Sun Green, 81, of Fayetteville, Passed away at her home on April 16, 2018.

She was Born on April 15,1937 in Sacheon, South Korea. She met and fell in love with her husband Leon while he was stationed in Korea. In 1976 they moved together to the US and settled down in Fayetteville after his retirement...

Apr 14, 2018

Mr. Bobby Lowery (AKA Bobby Stebbins), 68,  of Hope Mills went to be with Jesus in heaven Saturday, April 14, 2018 with his body in the arms of his childhood friend, John Norton.

Mr. Lowery was born November 7, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Clarence and Martha Lowery.  Also preceding him in death are his...