Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Carolyn Bullard Jones

Carolyn Bullard Jones

May 30, 2026

Carolyn Jones of Raeford, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, May 30, 2026 in her home.

She was born on October 3, 1944 to Hubert and Lillie Mae Bullard in Lumberton, NC. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by four sisters Gail Bullard, Ethel Lee Bell, Marie McNeill, Dorothy Hardin and two brothers,...

David Southern Grubbs Jr.

David Southern Grubbs Jr.

May 29, 2026

Obituary will be posted by LaFayette Funeral Home. 

William "Billy" Paul Anneheim

William "Billy" Paul Anneheim

May 28, 2026

William “Billy” Anneheim passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2026, at the age of 50. He has gone on to be with our Lord and Heavenly Father, reunited with loved ones in a place of eternal peace.

Billy was born on November 25, 1975. He dedicated over 20 years of his life to shaping young minds as a...

Pastor Tommy David Hendrix

Pastor Tommy David Hendrix

May 28, 2026

Pastor Tommy David Hendrix, 69 of Shannon, NC passed away into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, May 28, 2026 in his home.

Tommy was born in Dillon, SC on June 3, 1956, son to the late Rex Hendrix and Mary Catherine Herring and his step- father, James Herring. Tommy worked as a Maintenance Engineer for Cape Fear Valley Medical Center before...

Michael B. Williams

Michael B. Williams

May 27, 2026

Michael B. Williams passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026. Mike was the Dunn Public Library Director who retired in January 2024. He also worked in the Cumberland County Library system. After retirement, he taught citizenship classes through the Triangle South Literacy Works at the Cumberland Street Center in Dunn. Mike recently obtained a HAM radio operators...

Louis Patrick Costello

Louis Patrick Costello

May 26, 2026

Louis Patrick Costello, 81, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on May 26, 2026 at Woodland Nursing Home. He was born on February 16, 1945 to the late Patrick Frances Costello and Anna May Gass in Brooklyn, New York.

Louis honorably served in the United States Army before transitioning to working for the United States Postal Service. In life, Louis greatly...

Robert Franklin Raper

Robert Franklin Raper

May 23, 2026

Robert Franklin Raper, 55 of Shannon, NC passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Robert was born in Cumberland County on September 15, 1970, son to the late Bob Barrett and Elizabeth Sias Barrett. He worked in Construction and loved to fish. He will be missed by all who knew him.

He is survived by his daughter,...

William Dale Matthews

William Dale Matthews

May 21, 2026

William Dale Matthews, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Dale was born in Sampson County, North Carolina, on October 24, 1942, to the late William Garland Matthews and Ara Ana Barnes Matthews, and soon moved to Fayetteville, where he spent the remainder of his life. He began his career delivering...

Daniel Mark Sweeney

Daniel Mark Sweeney

May 19, 2026

SFC Daniel Mark Sweeney (US Army Retired), 66, passed away on May 19, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1960 in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Donald Sweeney and Estelle Caron.

Daniel honorably served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1999. Following his retirement, he worked in the transportation industry at Salem...

Garry Leblanc Jr.

Garry Leblanc Jr.

May 16, 2026

Garry Leblanc Jr., 37, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on September 21, 1988, in Haiti, Garry lived a life filled with love, loyalty, and passion for the people and things he cared about most. A proud Army veteran, he dedicated eight years of service to his country with honor and commitment.

Garry was known...

Sharon Ramona Sims

Sharon Ramona Sims

May 11, 2026

Sharon Ramona Sims, 82, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born on January 6, 1944, in Belford, New Jersey, Sharon was a caring and compassionate woman whose life was devoted to serving others. She was a member of Reilly Road Presbyterian Church and dedicated much of her time to helping those in need through...

Rodney McKay

Rodney McKay

May 3, 2026

Rodney McKay, 74, of Fayetteville, transitioned from earth to eternity on May 3, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1951, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Luther and Sadie McKay.

Upon graduation from E.E. Smith High School, Rodney answered the call to serve his country and joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his discharge...

Pedro Resto

Pedro Resto

Apr 30, 2026

Mr. Pedro Luis Resto, 62 of Comerio, Puerto Rico passed into the arms of the Lord on Thursday, April 30, 2026, at his home.

He was born on December 4, 1963, in Comerio, PR to Natalia Resto and Cruz’s Jorge. He is survived by his wife, two sons, and 4 grandchildren that he loved and cherished. He enjoyed family time, BBQs,...

Dale Roger Gierszewski

Dale Roger Gierszewski

Apr 30, 2026

Dale Roger Gierszewski, 81, of Saint Pauls, NC, passed away on April 30, 2026 at Valley Hospice House.

Dale was born in Alpena Michigan on July 15, 1944 to the late Harry David Gierszewski and Shirley Mae Becker. In life, Dale served time in the United States Army and later worked as a massage therapist, owning his own company, Panda Therapeutics....

Charlotte Ann Parker

Charlotte Ann Parker

Apr 29, 2026

Charlotte Ann Parker passed away on April 29, 2026. Born in West Virginia, she spent most of her life in Fayetteville, North Carolina. She loved Jesus and has now gone on to her eternal home. Charlotte found joy in life’s simple pleasures, including shopping, cheese omelets, and decorating her home. She had a huge heart and deeply loved her family...

Mary "Snooky" Catherine McCleary

Mary "Snooky" Catherine McCleary

Apr 27, 2026

In Loving Memory of Mary “Snooky” McCleary 

September 13, 1950 – April 27, 2026

A Life of Devotion

Mary McCleary, known affectionately by many as “Snooky,” was called home to the Lord on April 27, 2026, at 2:44 am. To those who knew her, she was a woman of many names. Whether she was "Big Snook" to her youngest son or "Dora the...

Colleen C. Williford

Colleen C. Williford

Apr 24, 2026

Colleen C. Williford died peacefully on April 24, 2026, at the American House The Palms senior community in Ft. Myers, Florida. She was 103 years old.

Colleen was born on September 4, 1922, in Kings Mountain, North Carolina, to Charles B. Campbell and Bertie Lee (Hughes) Campbell. From all accounts, she was more than able to hold her own with her...

Duey Holbert Butler Jr.

Duey Holbert Butler Jr.

Apr 21, 2026

MSGT Duey Holbert Butler Jr., (Ret), 77 of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, April 21, 2026 in his home.

Duey was born in Jefferson County, Kentucky on October 5, 1948, son to the late Duey Holbert Butler Sr. and Lela Lee Simpson Butler. MSGT Butler joined the US Air Force in 1970 and retired in 1994 serving many tours in support of...

Soli Tanielu

Soli Tanielu

Apr 20, 2026

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Jarius Peter Tanielu

Jarius Peter Tanielu

Apr 20, 2026

Obit to follow.