Obituaries
Carol Sue Lewis
Nov 19, 2023
Carol Sue Lewis, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away, Sunday, November 19, 2023, at Cape Fear Medical Center.
Born in Robeson County, she is the daughter of the late, Freeman Davis, Sr. and Annie Ruth Davis.
Carol is survived by her loving husband of 46 years, Glen Lewis; daughter, April Dehu and husband Vinnie, and grandchildren Enzo Dehu and Cassius Dehu;...
Charlotte Kay Parker
Nov 17, 2023
Charlotte Kay Parker, 68, of Hope Mills, NC passed away on Friday, November 17, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born July 4, 1955 in Kirksville, MO, she was the daughter of the late Norman and Shirley Daniels.
She is survived by her very devoted husband, Glenn Parker with whom she celebrated 21 years of a very happy...
Paquita Ann Swan
Nov 12, 2023
Paquita Ann Swan (Fowler), 82, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully November 12, 2023, at home surrounded by family.
She was born on April 26, 1941, to Gordon and Blanche (Jordan) Fowler in Hope Mills, NC.
For most of her adult life, she lived with her family in Madison, Wisconsin. Paquita was a talented crafter and a perfectionist with...
Jackie Carson Autry, Jr.
Nov 12, 2023
Jackie Carson Autry, Jr., 46 of Laurinburg passed away November 12, 2023.
Born in Sampson County he is the son of Janice Autry and the late Jackie Carson Autry, Sr.
In addition to his mother, he is survived by his wife, Cary Autry; daughter, Gabrielle Autry; son, Nicholas Autry; sister, Laneace Wolford & husband Tracy; nieces, Ashley Wolford and Heather...
Rachel Wright Carter
Nov 10, 2023
Rachel Wright Carter, 87 of Parkton, passed away Friday, November 10, 2023, in her home.
Born January 24, 1936, in Robeson County, Rachel was the daughter of the late Bill and Cordie Wright. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 66 years, David Earl Carter and her son-in-law, Sam Lawing.
She is...
Wanda M. Frye
Nov 4, 2023
Wanda M. Frye, 70 of Saint Pauls, passed away Saturday, November 4, 2023.
Born April 30, 1953 in Robeson County, Wanda was the daughter of the late Lee Wilkerson. In addition to her father, she was also preceded in death by her son, Delbert Owens and her best friend and soulmate, William Frye, Jr.
Wanda is survived by her son,...
John Michael Burgette
Nov 3, 2023
John Michael Burgette, 37 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, November 3, 2023, at UNC Hospital.
Born in Cumberland County, he is preceded in death by his father, John Alton Burgette.
He is survived by his grandparents, Fred and Melba Lunsford, who raised him as their son; mother, Melissa Durham; brother, Leslie Lunsford; sister, Keisha Thomas and husband Bailey;...
Nell A. Willis
Nov 2, 2023
Nell A. Willis, 94 of Parkton, passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born in Robeson County, she is the daughter of Avery and Reba Atkinson. She is preceded in death by her parents, and her husband, William Archie Willis. She is also preceded by a son, Archie Wren Willis; and a granddaughter, April Willis Davis.
She is survived by her...
Winbern Franklin Averitt, Jr.
Nov 2, 2023
Winbern Franklin Averitt, Jr., passed away Thursday, November 2, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of the late Wilbern Franklin Averitt, Sr., and Ruby Melton Averitt. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Margaret Averitt.
He is survived by his son, Charles (Frankie) Averitt; grandson, Johnathan Averitt and fiancée Brittany Garvin; granddaughter, Taylor Maynor...
Nikolas S. Charles Johnson
Nov 1, 2023
Nikolas S. Charles Johnson, 19 of Hope Mills passed away November 1, 2023.
Born in Onslow County he is the son of Chad and Jennifer Mann Johnson. In addition to his parents he is survived by brothers, Christopher Wood, Skyler Johnson; Nana, Mary Quinn; Mema, Betty McClenney; Grandpa, Michael Mann; Papa, Guy Frick; his son, Nacho and his boys.
Nikolas...
Craigery Brandon Page
Oct 24, 2023
Craigery Brandon Page, 39 of Myrtle Beach, passed away Tuesday, October 24, 2023.
Brandon was preceded in death by his maternal grandfather, Lee Taylor and paternal grandmother, Jessie Mae Page.
He is survived by his sons, Camden Page and Mason Page; mother, Sherry Neldon and husband Jimmy; father, Craig Page and wife Beth; brothers, Dylan Page and wife Leslie,...
Betty Lou Hyman
Oct 24, 2023
Betty Lou Hyman, 85 of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, in her home surrounded by family.
Born June 2, 1938, in Cumberland County, Betty was the daughter of the late Lee Roy Harris and Trulie Ross Harris. She was also preceded in death by her first husband, Willie Richard Smith, Jr.; brother, Robert Sidney Harris; and...
Brenda Kay Gray
Oct 17, 2023
Brenda Kay Gray, 72 of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at her home surrounded by her family.
Brenda was born in Rutherford County, she is preceded in death by her mother, Mattie Byrd, and a son, Stoney James Gray, Sr.
She is survived by her husband, James Gray, Jr.; son, James Gray, III and wife Melissa;...
Carolyn Frances Robertson
Oct 14, 2023
Carolyn Frances Robertson, 80 of Parkton, passed away Saturday, October 14, 2023 in Pinehurst.
Born December 12, 1942 in Cumberland County, Carolyn was the daughter of the late Dudley Bright Blackburn and Inez Vallie Cowart Blackburn. She was also preceded in death by her sister, Linda English.
Carolyn is survived by her five children, Lee Brock and his wife Dawn,...
Domenic Blake Alexander
Oct 13, 2023
Domenic Blake Alexander, 38, of Hope Mills passed away October 13, 2023.
He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, James & Ruth Barr; paternal grandmother, Patsy Bowes; beloved cousin, Ravan Wilkinson.
He is survived by his fiancee, Krystal Smith; children, Sophia Alexander, Kenny Alexander, Alyssa Smith-Alexander and Meagan Byers; granddaughter, Jordan Sam; mother, Doralynn Beck-Lewis & husband Alan;...
Crystal Michelle Loughran
Oct 12, 2023
Crystal Michelle Loughran, 40, of Fayetteville passed away October 12, 2023.
She is preceded in death by her Maternal grandparents, Joseph and Dora Ross; aunt, Margaret Quann.
She is survived by her husband, Kenneth Loughran; daughter, Kayla McCormick; grandchildren, Ari McCormick and Kody McCormick; parents, Tommy Brannon & Renee Hulon; sister Courtney Brannon; niece Madelyn Brannon; cousins, Lisa Herd,...
Harry Hawkes
Oct 11, 2023
Harry Hawkes, 81 of Hope Mills, passed away Wednesday, October 11, 2023 in Fayetteville.
Born September 17, 1942 in Scotland County, Harry was the son of Keith Hawkes and Nell Bowyer Hawkes. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Brenda Hawkes and daughter, Amanda Hawkes.
Harry is survived by his son, Harry Hawkes,...
Jean Gail Thornton
Oct 8, 2023
Jean Gail Thornton, 70 of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, October 8, 2023.
Jean was preceded in death by her mother, Frances Elizabeth Hall; father, Eugene A. Thornton; and brother, JW.
She is survived by her son, Shannon Smith and his wife Laurie; granddaughter, Bailey Light and her husband Spencer; and a host of other family and friends.
Her...
Susan Hales
Oct 7, 2023
Susan Byrd Hales, 67, passed away Oct 7, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital surrounded by her family.
Susan was born on September 20, 1956, in Fayetteville, NC. She is survived by her loving daughter, Christalee Hales and many nieces and nephews who loved her dearly.
She was preceded in death by her beloved son, Anthony “Tony” Campiti; parents,...
Mittie Bell White
Oct 7, 2023
Mittie Bell White, age 100, of Fayetteville, passed away October 7, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born in Robeson County, she is the daughter of the late Murray Walters and Cattie Baxley Walters. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Woodrow White; sons, Woodrow White, Jr. and Eugene White; and her daughter, Shelby Jean White.
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