All Obituaries

Faye Nell Simmons, 77, of Hope Mills, died peacefully at home surrounded by family on April 11, 2024.  Faye was born in Fort Payne, AL. on May 19, 1946, to Annie Lee Smalley and Oliver Andrew Smith. She made a living as caregiver. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.   She is survived by her children David Smith of Enterprise Al, Micheal Smith of Hope Mills, NC, and Douglas Folsom (Donna)of Fayetteville, NC; brothers Ray Smith, and Albert Smith; eight...

SGM Watson Lee McKibben (Ret.) Sgt. Major Watson McKibben (92), U.S. Army Retired, passed away at home with his loving wife at his side on April 5, 2024 after a long battle with Alzheimers. Watson was born in Pavo, Georgia on July 4, 1931 to the late Alfred Lee McKibben and Nannie Mae McKibben (Williams). Watson was a hard-working man who loved his family and country. He joined the Army in 1947. After serving 30 years, he retired in 1977. He was a veteran of the Korean and Vietnam Wars....

Ernest Carter Jr, 90, of Fayetteville took his flight to meet Jesus Tuesday, April 2, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his children. Ernest was born in Harnett County, NC on January 21, 1934, son to the late Ernest Carter Sr. and Fronie Whitehead Carter. Ernest served in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran, and while serving he was a bantamweight boxer. Ernest was a tremendous man of God. He was a faithful member of Cape Fear Baptist Church where he attended since...

Jesus Hernández Martínez, Nacio el 8 de enero 1945 en Caguas Puer to Rico, hijo de Gregorio Hernández y Julia Martinez. Era uno de los hijos menores de 18 Hermanos. El señor lo recibio en sus brazos el 1 de abril 2024. Miguel como cariñosamente se le conocia, era un Cristiano devoto y miembro activo en la iglesia Renacer en Fayetteville. Descrito por familiares y amigos como un verdadero guerrero del reino, siempre sonriendo, cariñoso, gentil, una...

SFC Sidney Dwight Redding, (Ret), 73 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, March 31, 2024 in Womack Army Medical Center.  SFC Redding was born in Craven County, NC on December 15, 1950, son to the late Joseph Sidney Redding and Gladys Conway Redding. He joined the US Army after completing college with a BS degree in History from East Carolina University. After his retirement from the US Army in 1994, he was a substitute teacher for the Cumberland County School district at Grays Creek...

Ruby Ella Cornett, 86, of Fayetteville, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on March 22, 2024.  Ruby was born in Hamilton, OH. on July 7, 1937 to Myrtle and Oscar Hughes. She married William B. Cornett Jr. on January 23, 1956. She worked on Fort Liberty at AAFES for forty-five years where she served the military and their families. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.   She is preceded in death by her husband William Blackburn Cornett Jr. and Son William...

SGT James M. Hawley, retired and a proud veteran of the US Army passed away on March 19, 2024 with his loving wife by his side. James was a patriot who loved this country and was committed and ready to boldly support and defend it. He was a combat veteran who served a tour in Afghanistan. He honorably served his country and the US Army until he was medically retired in 2012. Though in his heart and soul, James never stopped his military service. James loved fishing and hunting. He loved...

Kennith Bryant Lyles, 39, of Raeford, passed from this life on March 15, 2024 in Raeford, NC. Kennith was born in Philadelphia, PA on March 3, 1985 to Crystalrenee Saunders and Craig Lyles.  He was a United States Army Veteran who served his country with passion. Of all the sports Kennith loved, football and basketball was his favorites. He enjoyed good music and was a lover of his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends.   Kennith was preceded in death by his...

John Henry Fordham Jr. 73 of Saint Matthews South Carolina passed away on March 14th, 2024, surrounded by his family. John was born on January 01, 1951, to the late John Henry Fordham Sr. and Alma Ethel Fordham.  He was the third of Nine children. John worked in the garment industry for forty years in New York city.  He retired as a cutting room supervisor from Jones of New York in 2019. John enjoyed sports, more specifically the New York Knicks, The New York Jets, and the New...