Obituaries
Judy Ann Bailey
Jan 13, 2024
Judy Ann Bailey, 75, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on January 13, 2024.
Born on February 25, 1948, in San Jose, California, to William E. Godwin and the late Blanche Stokes Andrade. In addition to her mother, she is preceded in death by her stepfather, John Andrade and siblings, William Godwin, James Godwin, Connie Brinsfield, and Rosie Godwin.
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Claire Elmer
Jan 11, 2024
Julia “Claire” Boone Peacock Morley Elmer
Claire, the only child of John Simeon Boone and Edith Ivey Bradley, was born September 30, 1932, in Jackson, North Carolina. She was raised in the Washington, D.C. and Northern Virginia area, attending St. Agnes Episcopal School and Washington and Lee High School before spending two years with her parents in Japan where she graduated...
Linda Hill Young
Jan 11, 2024
Linda Hill Young, 78 of Fayetteville, passed away January 11, 2024.
Born in Robeson County, she is the daughter of the late Ernest and Ada Pender Hill. She was also preceded in death by a sister, Jeanette Gentry, brothers, Elbert Hill and Dickie Hill.
She is survived by her husband, Alfred "Leroy" Young, Sr.; daughter, Linda "Tina" Smith & husband...
Charles Alsbury Norton
Jan 5, 2024
Charles Alsbury Norton, affectionately known by all as “Uncle Charlie”, passed away Friday, January 5, 2024, at the age of 85.
Born January 25, 1938 in Halifax County, Charlie was the son of the late John Clem Norton and Alice Padgett Norton. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by all of his many brothers and...
Linda Joy Piner
Jan 4, 2024
Linda Joy Piner, 60, of Parkton passed away January 4, 2024.
Born in Pahokee, FL she is the daughter of the late Sanford Tyler and Peggy Ann Durden Jones.
She is survived by her husband, Larry Piner; daughter, Jamie Lyn Herbert & husband Tyler; grandchildren, Bryce, Leah, Jaxson and Madison Joy; brothers, Michael Jones & wife Gail, Scott Jones...
Fredrick Carson Bunnells
Jan 3, 2024
Fredrick Carson Bunnells, 66, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on January 03, 2024. He was born in Robeson County, North Carolina, to the late Dan and Selma Sports Bunnells.
In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert Daniel Bunnells and his sister, Bonnie Chavis.
He is survived by his loving wife...
Shirley Cade
Dec 25, 2023
Shirley Denise Cade was born August 7th, 1954, in Lenoir, North Carolina, to Ella Mae Cade and Sheryl Reed. From there she moved to Baltimore, Maryland where she attended Carved High School. Upon graduating, she worked as a nurse at South Baltimore General and Curr Anne Hospital. Then enlisting in the United States Air Force as a nurse and the...
Kathryn Appel Johnson
Dec 23, 2023
Kathryn Appel Johnson, 55, of Parkton, North Carolina died in a car accident on December 23rd, 2023.
Born in Hackensack New Jersey, in 1968, daughter of James T. Appel (Pam) of Port Charlotte Florida, and Sandra D’Ambrosio of Parkton North Carolina.
Kathi attended South View High School, class of 1986. She was a preschool and kindergarten teacher for 25...
Paul Strickland
Dec 20, 2023
Paul Strickland, 72, of Fayetteville passed away December 20, 2023.
Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Luther and Retha Mae Norton Strickland. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Francis Routh and brothers, Luther Strickland, Jr. and J. W. Strickland.
He is survived by his wife, Sandra Strickland; sons, Timothy Edward Strickland and...
Ariel Dawn Stilwell
Dec 19, 2023
Ariel Dawn Stilwell, passed away on December 19, 2023, born in Cumberland County, North Carolina to John Wayne Stilwell and Jonna Longnecker Mieczkowski.
Ariel is survived by her father, John Wayne Stilwell; mother, Jonna Mieczkowski and husband Gary; sister, Alexandra Nicole Smith; nephew, Sue Oliver Thomas Smith; stepsister, Taylor Grace Mieczkowski; stepbrother, Gary Reed Mieczkowski; maternal grandmother, Violet Bacot;...
Bernice Exley
Dec 18, 2023
Bernice Baxley Exley, 75 of Hope Mills, passed away on Monday, December 18, 2023 at FirstHealth Hospice House in West End.
Born on May 4, 1948, in Whiteville, Bernice was the daughter of the late Malcolm Lawrence and Oline Hayes Baxley.
She is survived by her husband, Fred Exley; daughter, Michelle Exley; son, T.J. Exley; granddaughter, Lilly Exley; grandson, Braylon...
Rebecca Marie Dawson
Dec 16, 2023
Rebecca Dawson, 46 of Fayetteville, passed away December 16, 2023.
Born in England, she is the daughter of Wayne Hollingsworth, and the late Zola Hollingsworth.
She is survived by her husband, Avan Dawson; sons, Dean Hollingsworth, Dalton Hollingsworth, Deven Hollingsworth; grandchildren, Brantley Hollingsworth, Casey Hollingsworth; brothers, Jay Sessoms, Kenneth Hollingsworth, Thomas Hollingsworth; mother-in-law, Marilyn Williams; father-in-law, Gary Williams; and...
Michael Eugene Wagner
Dec 15, 2023
Michael Eugene Wagner, 80, of Summerfield passed away December 15, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.
Born in Kingsport, TN, he is the son of the late Jack Eugene and Mildred Martin Wagner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lambert Wagner and a granddaughter, Candace Mounce.
He is survived by daughters, Kimberly (Mike) Hancock...
Bobbie Ann Cain
Dec 3, 2023
Bobbie Ann Thrash Cain passed away peacefully at home on December 3, 2023 at 84 years old surrounded by family.
She is preceded in death by her parents, Macon Thrash and Julia Earl Matthews; her husband Glenn Edward Cain, who also passed on December 3, 1994; her beloved children, Sue Ann Cain and Kenneth Wayne Cain; her brothers, Julian...
Elisabeth Fox
Nov 28, 2023
Elisabeth J. Fox, 92, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully November 28, 2023 surrounded by her family.She was born March 30, 1931, to Valentin Mai and Margarete Mai in Wiesbaden, Germany. She was predeceased in death by her brother Karl Mai and her grand-daughter Jennifer Hall.She met her future husband, Paul Thomas Fox, when he was stationed in Wiesbaden while...
Margaret Joanne Barnes
Nov 26, 2023
Margaret Joanne Barnes passed away on November 26, 2023. She was born on June 6, 1947, in Akron County, Ohio to the late Thomas and Evelyn Barnes.
She leaves behind her sisters, Marie White and husband Larry, Maribeth Barnes, Rebecca Barnes and life partner Chris, and brother Robert Barnes.
Her brother, William Barnes, preceded her in death.
She was...
James Michael Cummings
Nov 26, 2023
James Michael Cummings, 43 of Fayetteville, passed away Sunday, November 26, 2023.
Born January 30, 1980, in Cumberland County, James was the son of Leon Cummings and Edna Naillon Cummings. He was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Capp and Leola Cummings and his maternal grandparents, Robert and Stacy Naillon.
In addition to his parents, James is also survived...
Tony Edwin Grice
Nov 26, 2023
Tony Edwin Grice, age 60, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on November 26, 2023.
He is survived by his sons, Tony Grice, Stephen Grice, and Josh Grice and wife Jamee; grandchildren, "Little" Tony Grice, Taylor Grice, Elizabeth Grice, and Justin Grice; stepfather, George Marshall; brother, Wayne Grice and wife Debby; and niece, Kelsey Grice.
He was preceded in...
Michelle Carter Parow
Nov 23, 2023
Michelle Carter Parow, 49 of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023 in her home, surrounded by family.
Born on December 23, 1973 in Cumberland County, NC, Michelle was the daughter of Mackie and Cindy Carter.
She will be forever cherished by her husband, Charles Joseph “C.J.” Parow II; daughter, Taylor Belch and husband Parker; daughter, Lauren...
Joyce Faye Wimert
Nov 22, 2023
Joyce Faye Wimert, 78, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 22, 2023, at her home surrounded by family.
Joyce was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She always brought joy and happiness to those around her and loved spending time with her family, friends and her church family.
Born on April 1,...
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