All Obituaries

SSG Ian Paul McLaughlin, Age 29, gave the ultimate sacrifice on Saturday, January 11, 2020 while proudly serving his country in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Ian was a proud soldier as well as a perfect example of what a husband, father and son should be. Ian was born August 1, 1990 in Newport News, VA. He graduated from Menchville High School in 2008 and joined the Army in 2012 as a Heavy Construction Equipment Operator. His first assignment was with the 62nd Engineering Battalion at Fort Hood,...

Dateline: Fayetteville Ezell Brown, 64, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Fayetteville VA  Medical Center after a lengthy illness. Ezell was born in Gilmore, AK to the late Rozell and Irene Brown. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Brown and two sisters Betty Brown and Carolyn Brown. A visitation will be held on Tuesday, January 14, 2020 from 11:30 am-12:00 pm with a funeral service at 12:00 pm at the LaFayette...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Josefino Cordero, 88, went home to be with Jesus Monday, January 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family. Josefino was born in Puerto Rico on November 28, 1931 to Alfonso and Paula Colon Cordero. He worked as a Security Guard at the Ryan Center in New York before retirement. He is survived by his wife, Leida Maldonado of the home; 3 sons, Walter Cordero and Edgar Cordero; 2 daughters, Myriam Figueroa and husband Juan, Bianca Rivera Cordero; a brother,...

Johnny Dale Hawkins, 59, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 a Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born in South Haven, Mississippi to Jullie Hawkins Watkins and the late Bobbie Hawkins. Memorial services will be at a later date. Johnny is survived by his wife, Sarah Hawkins; one son, Johnny Hawkins; four daughters, Brandy Smitey, Nikki Wallace, Jennifer Traylor and Tasha Kerans; one brother Robin Hawkins; one sister, Sherril Hawkins; eighteen grandchildren and one great...

Harold Durant Clark, 70, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020. Harold was the youngest son of Alice and Durant Clark. He is survived by his son, Jamie Clark of Arkansas, his brother, James E. Clark of Hope Mills, and his sister, Carolyn Ratley of Fayetteville.  Harold served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid sports fan. He loved to watch basketball, football, and baseball on television. A memorial service to honor his life will be held Saturday, January 11, 2020 at Family Community Baptist...

Dateline: Fayetteville  SFC William Kenneth Stevenson, (Retired), 86, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville. William was born in Logan, WV on December 25, 1933 to the late Alfred Stevenson and Marie Jackson Copley. He retired from the US Army, was a Vietnam Veteran and a member of Grays Creek Church of God. After retiring from the Army, he also retired from Black and Decker and Labcorp. He is preceded in death by his first wife,...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Solomona James Olo, aka ‟Troop” was born in Anniston Alabama on July 10, 1987. Troop transitioned to his heavenly home on December 10, 2019. Troop is preceded in death by his father Solomona Foloifo Olo. Both grandfather’s James Sanford Stewart and Olo Foloifo. He leaves to cherish his memories, his daughter Samora Janae Olo (mother Sherike’ McNeil) of Fayetteville, NC; his mother Elizabeth Faye Olo of Fayetteville, NC; two sisters Victoria...

Dateline: Rockingham April Dru Britton, 37, of Rockingham passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keltys Jimmerson, Jr. and son Austin. April was always the light in the room. With her bubbly charm and outgoing personality, she never met a stranger. She was always friendly and loving to anyone she met. Her children were her heart and she was so very proud of them. April always had such a special relationship with her...

Dateline: Fayetteville Gloria Jean McCullough Adams, 78, passed to the arms of Jesus Thursday, December 5, 2019 surrounded by her family and loved ones. Gloria was born on January 9, 1941 to Samuel and Susie McCullough. Gloria accepted Christ early in life and was faithful to his word until he called her home. She was preceded in death by her parents Sam and Susie McCullough, her first husband Benny Davis Jr, a son, Lee Adams Jr, a grandson, Chukwuemeka Okehi, four sisters, Lelia...