Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Nov 18, 2017

Services will take place in Arlington National Cemetery at a later date.

Nov 9, 2017

Mrs. Anita L. Foresha, 81 of Raeford passed away Thursday, November 9, 2017 in First Health Hospice House.

Anita was born in Auburn, NY on July 12, 1936 to the late Marco and Bertha Jackson Orasi. She was a homemaker and loved her family. She will be greatly missed.

She is survived by her husband...

Nov 5, 2017

Mr. Alejandro Cantu IV, 24, passed away Sunday November 5, 2017 in Cameron, NC.

Alejandro was born in Santa Cruz, CA on June 7, 1993. Alejandro was a proud member of the U.S. Army and proud husband.

He is survived by his wife Jennifer, of Cameron, NC; his grandmother, Marie Crawford of California; his grandfather...

Nov 3, 2017

Dateline: Hope Mills

Justin Shackelford passed away unexpectedly in his home in Hope Mills, NC on November 3rd 2017. He was 35 years old.

Justin was born in Prince William County, Virginia on July 8, 1982 to Lewis Gordon Shackelford Jr. and April Miller Shackelford. He worked in Landscaping and Lawn...

Nov 1, 2017

Dateline: Fayetteville

Ms. Julia Ann Skipper, 28, passed away Wednesday November 1, 2017 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Julia was born in Hancock, MI on December 26, 1988 to James Douglas Skipper and Alta Linden. Julia worked as a waitress and will be greatly missed. She is preceded in death...

Nov 1, 2017

Dateline: Hope Mills

Mr. John ‟Dean” Riel, 65, passed away Wednesday, November 1, 2017 in Carolina Rehab Center.

Dean was born in Cumberland County to Jack and Justyn Cramwell Riel. He served in the US Army from 1972-1976. After the Army he owned and operated his own DJ service, known as...

Oct 30, 2017

Dateline: Raeford

Mrs. Loretta Faulkner Malloy, 51, of Raeford passed away Monday, October 30, 2017 in her home.

Loretta was born in Bladen County on January 5, 1996 to the late Haynes McKoy Faulkner and Bessie Santee Faulkner. She worked for Purolator before retiring.

She is survived by her...

Oct 28, 2017

Dateline: Fayetteville

Infant Arianna Lynn Bingham, 2 months, passed away Saturday, October 28, 2017.

Arianna was born in Cumberland County on September 8, 2017 to Ryan Bingham and Erin Cooper.

She is survived by her parents, Ryan Bingham and Erin Cooper of Fayetteville; a brother, Ryan Bingham Jr. of...

Oct 24, 2017

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Henry “Sherwood” Tyndall, 63, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2017 in his home.

Sherwood was born in Bladen County on January 12, 1954 to the late Hubert and Faye Everette Tyndall. He worked for USPS before retiring.

He is survived by his wife, Sue Tyndall of...

Oct 21, 2017

Ronnie Murdock Young, 39, passed away on October 21, 2017.

He is survive by his Wife; Brandy T. Young, Son; Ronnie Young, Jr. (Jess), Daughters; Katilynn and Laura Young , Mother; Judy Gessler (John), Father; Dennis Watkins, Sisters; Loretta Young and Denise Watkins (Jason), Step-Brothers; John, James, and Jeff Gessler, Grandparents; Hurley Young , Barbara Riddle, and...

Oct 20, 2017

Ms. Christelle J. Blanche, 25, passed away Friday October 20, 2017 in Jackson South Community Hospital, Miami, Florida.

Christelle was born in the Dominican Republic on June 10, 1992 to Jose and Margarita Bastardo Blanche. Christelle moved to Fayetteville with her family after her father was stationed at Fort Bragg. She attended Fayetteville Public schools and graduated...

Oct 16, 2017

Mr. Larry Dickens was born in Newark, New Jersey to Eddie Eugene Murchison and Lillie Mae Dickens. He entered into eternal rest on Monday, October 16, 2017 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was a peaceful, loving, and a giving person, who loved to smile and joke around. He attended Cumberland County Public School System and...

Oct 5, 2017

Gerardite Anne Duchatelier, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on October 5, 2017. She was born February 23, 1928 to the late Joseph and Clementine Leonard.

Gerardite is survived by her Husband of 67 years; Antoine Duchatelier, Sr., Son; Antoine Duchatelier, Jr. and Daughter; Marie Duchatelier, both of Fayetteville, Grandchildren; Minouchka Thomas or Atlanta, GA., Richard Thomas, Jr.,...

Oct 4, 2017

Pamela K. Sheets, 64, of Raeford passed away on October 4, 2017. She was born in Elkhart, IN on November 8, 1952 to the late Harold Farley and Dorothy Roth.

Pam was a member of St. John the Evangelist Catholic Church in Goshen, IN and graduated from Elkhart High School in 1971. She later worked at Goshen...

Sep 23, 2017

Pastor J. Lamar Christmas, 74, of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully at home surrounded by his loved ones on Saturday, September 23, 2017.

His legacy lives on through his wife of 50 years, Ella Yarborough Christmas of the home and children, Mary Zanders and husband, Norman R. Zanders, Jr. of Hope Mills, NC, Margaret Christmas, Joseph Christmas...

Sep 18, 2017

Homer Harold Francis, 79, of Fayetteville, NC Died Monday September 18, 2017.

He was born January 8, 1938 in Buladena, NC to the late James M. and Agnes C. Francis.

Homer worked as a machinist at Black and Decker for 42 years.

Surviving him are his wife Shirley I. Francis of 58 years,...

Sep 15, 2017

Barbara Ann Hurley Chamberlain, 73, of Hope Mills passed away on September 15, 2017.

Barbara is survived by her Daughter and Son-in-law; Robin and Ray Henselder, Son; David Chamberlain, Grandchildren; Ashley, Brittany, Zachary, Devin, and Matthew, and Great-grandchild, Brenden.

Visitation will be held Tuesday, September 19, 2017 from 6:00 PM to 7:00 PM. The funeral...

Sep 14, 2017

James “JT” Thomas Elliott, 76, of Cumberland County passed away on September 14th, 2017.

JT was a loving, caring, hard-working man.

James is survived by his wife of 23 years; Florence L. Kaha, Son; Curtis Elliott and his wife Wendy, Sister; Linda McBride and husband, 2 grandchildren and 1 great grandson.

Visitation will...

Sep 11, 2017

Chief Petty Officer, Randy Lee Summers (Retired), 63 of Stedman passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center .

Randy was born in Bloomington, Indiana on October 17, 1953 to John and Wanda Dayhuff Summers.  Chief Petty Officer Summers served in the United States Navy for over 23 years before retiring....

Sep 11, 2017

Dateline: Maxton

Mr. Eugene Locklear, 76, of 219 Buffalo Dr. Maxton, NC passed away Monday, September 11, 2017 in Carolina’s Medical Center in Charlotte, NC.

Eugene was born in Robeson County on June 19, 1941 to the late Lero Locklear and Delessie Locklear. Eugene was an active member of the 1960...