Obituaries

Nov 26, 2009

Bradley Carl Alexander was born October 18, 1969 to Richard and Betty Jean Alexander in Middle Sex, NJ. At the time of his death Bradley was living in Calabash and was employed by Walmart in retail sales. Surviving is one brother Rick Alexander of San Diego, CA. The family will hold a memorial service at a later...

Nov 26, 2009

Mary was born on March 6, 1936 and passed away on Thursday, November 26, 2009.

Mary was a resident of Hope Mills, North Carolina.

Nov 25, 2009

Charles died Wednesday, November 25, 2009 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Visitation was Saturday evening November 28, 2009 from 6-8 pm at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services. Funeral services were Sunday, November 29, 2009 at 4 pm at Hope Mills United Methodist Church on Legion Road with interment in the Hope Mills Cemetery. Charles is survived...

Nov 14, 2009

Mark Allen Zema, 54 of Fayetteville, died Saturday, November 14, 2009. He served 34 years on the Fayetteville Fire Departmentn attaining the rank of captain. Funeral services were Wednesday, November 18, 2009, at St. Patrick Catholic Church. Burial was in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Mark is survived by his parents, Joseph and Irma Zema; a sister, Linda Zima...

Nov 14, 2009

Mary Eliza Warner, 75, of 607 Helen Street, Fayetteville, NC, died at her home Saturday morning, November 14, 2009. Mary was born May 10, 1934 in St. Kitts West Indies to Samuel and Amelia Crawford. She is survived by three sons, Elton, Preston and Curtney Warner; seven daughters, Sharon and Vanessa Warner and Jasmine Douglas, Ianthia Williams,...

Nov 10, 2009

God saw she was getting tired. A cure was not to be. So He put His arms around her and whispered, "Come with Me." With tearful eyes we saw her suffer and saw her fade away. Although we loved her dearly we could not make her stay. A golden heart stopped beating; working hands came to rest....

Oct 30, 2009

James L. MacMillan formerly from Canton OH, died Friday October 30, 2009 at Campbleton Health Care Center in Fayetteville, NC. James was a retired plumber/pipe fitter. Left to cherish his memory: wife, Judith MacMillan; sons, William MacMillan and wife Susan, Scott MacMillan, Tim MacMillan, Jimmy MacMillan and Mike MacMillan; daughters, Susan Robinson and husband Terry and Vickie...

Oct 23, 2009

Jason Christopher Downey, Jr., infant son of Daviree and Jason Downey Sr., died Friday, October 23, 2009 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. In addition to his parents Jason is survived by one brother, Aiden Downey; paternal grandparents, Richard Downey Jr. and Paula Simpson; maternal grandparents, Felix and Melissa McLean; paternal great grandparents, Sharon and Richard...

Oct 23, 2009

Andrew was born on December 16, 1992 and passed away on Friday, October 23, 2009.

Andrew was a resident of North Carolina.

Oct 22, 2009

Mildred Williams Murphy, 77, of Lillington, formerly of Hope Mills went home to be with the Lord, Thursday, October 22, 2009. She is survived by her children Glenn Murphy, Vickie Lee and husband Jr. Lee, Candace Privette and her husband Clarence, brother Kenneth Williams, grandchildren, Jimmy Murphy and wife Catalina, Mildred Lee, Thomas Privette and wife Lindsay,...

Oct 20, 2009

Richard, a retired Army veteran died at his home Tuesday, October 20, 2009. He was preceded in death by his loving wife Hatsue, and parents Charles Richard and Elizabeth Kay. Those left behind to morn his passing are Daughters, Janet Buie and Patty Kay; sons, Richard Kay III and Robert Kay; grandchildren, Berry Pelfrey, Eric Pelfrey, J.R....

Oct 20, 2009

Betty Ann Kern was born September 13, 1963 to Kenneth and Judy Rippel in Baltimore MD. She passed in eternal rest Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her home in Fayetteville, NC, surrounded by her loving family. As a master seamstress Betty spent many hours making beautiful quilts and other creations to many people's delight. A reception of...

Oct 19, 2009

Craven Locklear, 53 died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence. He worked as a carpenter in Cumberland and surrounding counties. A visitation was held Saturday evening October 24, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services were Sunday October 25, 2009, at Eastside Church of God on Clinton Road with burial following in Adams...

Oct 6, 2009

Charles Deleon Faircloth was born April 20, 1943 in Fayetteville, NC, to Herbert and Allie Faircloth. Left to cherish his memory: daughter, Kathy McCraney & husband, John of Raeford; son, Herbert W. Faircloth & wife, Linda, of Fayetteville; stepdaughters, Prudence Park & husband, Tony; Jennifer Jackson & husband, Tommy Jr.; stepson, James L. Fields, Jr. & wife,...

Oct 5, 2009

Doris M. DiBlasi, a native of New Bedford MA died Monday, October 5, 2009 at Ccarolina Rehabilitation. She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Clarence and Helen Stokes. Doris is survived by one daughter, Therese Wonderlin; one son Larry DiBlasi; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Sep 29, 2009

Patsy Ann Boone Byrd, 75, went to be with God Tuesday, September 29, 2009 after an extended illness. Funeral services were Friday, October 2, 2009 at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street with Rev. Paul Keeter officiating. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lovie Boone; a son, Rodger Byrd; and a granddaughter, Shawna...

Sep 21, 2009

Ellen A. Bunning, 69, died Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Ellen was a homemaker and moved from Hope Mills to Sneeds Ferry, NC with her husband Delbert after retirement. Surviving in addition to her husband, Delbert, Ellen is survived by three daughters, Grace Barnett of Winston-Salem, NC, Delores Hanson of...

Sep 19, 2009

Agnes died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Meeks, Sr., and son, James Edward Meeks, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Stanton and Terri Combs and husband David; one son, Edward Meeks, Jr.; three sisters, Eloise Cox, Frances Camp, and Margie Parker; one brother, Alton...

Sep 12, 2009

Edwin Neil Brower Jr, "Eddie," 88, of Hope Mills passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at home. In 1950, he married and moved back to Hope Mills where they attended Hope Mills United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was on the Administrative Board for multiple terms He has served on both...

Sep 11, 2009

To Our "Mother" I have lost one of earth's greatest treasures, Sent to me from above, She had to come from the heart of God, To be filled with so much love, When I stumble, she was there to catch me, To give courage to try again, And even when I would hurt my knee, She would...