All Obituaries

Alton Jerome "Sarge" Bess, 82, of Fayetteville, died Monday, May 21, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Born November 23, 1935 in Ward, WV, he was the son of the late Denver and Syrene Bess. Sarge served over for 24 years in U.S. Army before retiring in 1976. During his service, he completed tours in Korea and Vietnam, and received numerous commendations and medals. Upon retiring, Sarge spent his time working in the yard, tinkering on...

Kyle Ashton Smith, 23, of Hope Mills, died Saturday, May 12, 2018. He was born October 24, 1994 in Cumberland County, and was preceded in death by his grandfather, Larry Mills and stepfather, Monroe Buckner. Kyle is survived by his mother, Michelle Mills; father, Eddie Smith; brother, Erik Smith; sister, Morgan Buckner; brother, Zack Buckner; grandparents, Edward and Barbara Smith; grandmother, Linda Mills; niece, Isabella Rodriguez;...

Graham Galen Edge, 65 of Fayetteville, passed away May 10, 2018. Born in Cumberland County, he was the son of late Graham and Lucille Lovette Edge. He is survived by two daughters, Samantha Chavonne and husband Grayson of Fayetteville, and Marisa Edge of Charlotte; 4 grandchildren, Jacob, Tony, Graham and Lilly; a sister, Patricia Giese of Tallahassee, Florida; two brothers, Jerry Edge and wife Karen of Autryville and Daniel Edge of...

Ronnie Joe McFalls 60 of Fayetteville entered into rest Thursday May 10 with his family by his side. Born in Nicholas Co., WV he was the son of the late George & Barbara Reliford McFalls. He is survived by his wife Ronda McFalls; daughters, Dorothy Loeffler & husband Daniel of Alexandria, VA and Veronica Parker & husband Richard of Hope Mills; a son Andrew McFalls of Jamestown, NY; Sisters Ruth Ann Fisher & husband Johnny of Fayetteville...

Salena Carol Randell Allende, age 63, of Fayetteville, died Sunday, May 6, 2018 surrounded by her family. Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of Eunice Brisson Morris. She is preceded in death by a sister, Nancy Milliken and a brother, Albert Randall. She is survived by a daughter, Sheila Tew an husband Anthony; a son, Albert Raynor, Sr. and wife Rhonda; a brother, Thomas Smith and wife Kay; 6 grandchildren, Albert, Jr., Raven,...

Danny Michael Bailey, 46, of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, May 1, 2018. Michael was preceded in death by his brother, Kenneth J. Bailey. He is survived by his parents, Sally Stewart Bailey of Hope Mills, NC and Danny and Vivian Bailey of St. Pauls, NC; his brother and sister-in-law, Patrick and Brittany Bailey of Hope Mills, NC; nieces, Khloe and Emma Bailey; as well as a host of family and friends. Michael was a dedicated employee...

Mr. Billy Hammonds, 74 of Raeford died April 29, 2018 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. Born in Columbus County he was the son of the late Zander and Artie Mae Lee Hammonds, Sr. He is survived by his wife, Shirley "Betty Lou" Hammonds; daughters, Betty Jernigan & husband Teddy of Raeford, Loretta Caudle & husband John of Red Springs, Tina Hammonds and Dawn Hammonds both of New York; sons, Zander Hammonds & wife...

Annie Elizabeth Stedman, age 85 of St. Pauls, passed away April 26, 2018 at her residence. Born in Valley Creek, TN, she was the daughter of the late John and Alice Skipper Pierce. She is preceded in death by her husband, Henry Stedman; two sons, Alton and Ronnie Stedman; three brothers, Junior, James and David Pierce. She is survived by a daughter, Patsy Brown of St. Pauls; two sons, Donald Stedman and wife Patty of St. Pauls, and Leroy...

Glenn Marshall Maynor, 67, of Fayetteville, died Sunday April 22, 2018 in his home surrounded by family. Born in Sampson County, he was the son of the late Paul Edward and Lystra Mae Maynor. During the 80s, Glenn served as Union Vice President while employed with Kelly Springfield. Glenn is survived by his wife, Starleth Maynor; daughter, Amber Jones (Mitchell); son, Marshall Maynor; stepdaughter, Melanie Herrmann; stepson, Michael Woodle ...

Ralph Holloman, 78, of St. Pauls, NC passed away on Thursday, April 19, 2018. He was born in Bladen County to the late Ethel Whaley and Jim Holloman. He is also preceded in death by four brothers and five sisters. He was the owner and operator of Ralph's Towing & Used Parts for 43 years. He enjoyed spending time with his family. He is survived by his wife, Sondra Edwards Holloman of 54 years; sons, James (Jimmy) Holloman and wife...