Julio Davila-Perez, 71, passed on to glory on July 19, 2018.  His devotion to his family and his firm belief in God supported him in his struggle and ultimately gave him peace. Julio was born July 22,1946 in Mayaguez, Puerto Rico. He was a loving husband, devoted father, grandfather, friend, and truly a man of God. He will be greatly missed. He is survived by his wife Mariluz; children Javier, Yuliza, Emmanuel, Andres; his 9 grandkids; Alyssa, Julisha, Aramis, Janay, Julio, Myana,...

Ms. Gladys Cox West, 87, went home to be with the Lord Thursday, July 12, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Gladys was born in Cumberland County, NC on June 19, 1931 to the late Purde Cox and Lessie Parker Cox. She is preceded in death by her husband, James Benton West, a grandson, Ryan West and 5 siblings. She worked in Textiles before retiring and was a devout Christian. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. She is survived by her loving sons, Rick West of Grays...

Mary Diane Hall, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 15, 2018. Mary is survived by her daughters; Shannon Hall and April Hall of Fayetteville, a sister; Ina Canady of Hope Mills, and four grandchildren. Private services will be held at a later date. Condolences to the family may be left at www.LaFayetteFH.com Services for the family have been entrusted to LaFayette Funeral Home.

Margaret Locklear Backlund, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on July 8, 2018. Margaret was preceded in death by her parents, Desi Locklear, Grandford “Big Daddy” Chavis and Lula Belle “Big Momma” Chavis; Husbands’, Raymond Backlund and Norman Harris; Sons’ Grandford “Tacky” Locklear and Norman Terry “Baby Boy” Harris and close friend, Geraldo Teraldo of Puerto Rico. Margaret is survived by sisters, Patsy Jacobs of Laurinburg, NC...

Staff Sergeant Dana Lee Childress-Page, 38, passed away suddenly on July 6, 2018.  SSG Childress-Page was born on March 4, 1980 in Los Angeles, California, but spent a majority of her early adulthood in Carson City, Nevada. Dana enlisted in the U.S. Army in October 2009 and served proudly over 9 years.   Dana is survived by her wife, Dawn Page, and her mother, Diane Childress.   Dana was loved by all who knew her.  She had a spirit that turned an interaction...

Howard Leon Batton, 68, of Raeford died on July 2nd 2018 in Moore Regional Hospital. He was loved by friends and family alike and was known for having a kind heart and a laughing soul. Howard is survived by his wife; Barbara Batton, two Sons; Seth Swiderski and Gaberiell Lee of the home, and his Sister; Virginia Willis of Rockhill, SC. Visitation will be held from 1:00 PM to 3:00 PM on Saturday, July 7, 2018 at LaFayette Funeral Home. A funeral service will follow the visitation at 3:00...

William Alfred Meyland, 62, of Fayetteville passed away on June 21, 2018. He was born June 22, 1955 to the late Thomas & Clara Jean Meyland. William graduated from Hoggard High School in Wilmington. He joined the US Navy after school and retired as a Petty officer first class after 20 years of service. William then started driving trucks and returned to school to earn a Bachelors and Masters Degree in Transportation & Logistics. William is survived by his Wife; Eleanor, Daughter;...

MAJ. Alexander G. Hodges, 70, passed away June 9, 2018 after battling brain cancer.  Mr. Hodges was born November 3, 1947 in Deming, New Mexico.  Following high school, Alex enlisted in the U. S. Army in December 1964 and served for over 16 years rising to the rank of Sergeant First Class.  He received a direct commission as a Captain in May 1981.  He served on active duty nearly 28 years and retired as a Major in January 1992.  During his Army career, he served in...