All Obituaries

William Joseph Spagnola, 73, of Falcon NC, died on November 27, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing & Rehab.  Mr. Spagnola was born on October 14, 1948 to the late Joseph Spagnola and Mary Tessitore Spagnola in Los Angeles, CA. William served in the US Army and served two years in Vietnam between 1968-1970. After being discharged from the US Army, he worked in transportation as a supply driver. Mr. Spagnola is survived by his son, James Spagnola, of Los Angeles, CA; his daughter, Ruth...

Juanita Byrd Dove, passed away Monday, November 22, 2021 at Haymount Rehab and Nursing Facility.  Juanita was born November 13, 1931 to Paul C. and Hattie D. Byrd.  In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 68 years, Harold “Melvin” Dove, and her brother, Robert G. Byrd. She is survived by daughter, Denise Dove Hall and husband, Jim of Lumber Bridge; granddaughter, Liz Jackson and husband, Brian of Fort Mill, SC.; great-granddaughter,...

Juley Lynn Robertson, 51, died Monday, November 15, 2021 at her home in Raeford, NC. Juley was born to the late Dale Ann Mullins and Jeff McCoy (Gae), of Santa Maria, CA. Juley enjoyed cooking and gardening, but most of all she loved being a mom. Along with her mother Mrs. Robertson was preceded in death by her father through adoption, Calvin Mullins. She is survived by her husband, David Robertson, of the home; her four sons, Addison Mullins, of the home, Seth Robertson, of Wendell, NC,...

Rachel Hyatt Guin, 71, of Lumber Bridge, NC died on November 15, 2021 at Cumberland Rehab & Nursing Center. Rachel was born to the late Eugene Hyatt and Aggie Hyatt on April 1, 1950 in Dillon, SC. She worked for Roses, as a sales clerk, and enjoyed going to church. Along with her parents, Rachel was preceded in death by her husband, Otis Guin; two daughters, Darlene Hyatt, and Aggie Dorman; five brothers, Gene Hyatt, Charlie Hyatt, Kever Hyatt, JC Hyatt, and Joe Hyatt; three...

MSG Robert Fees, 41, passed away on November 11, 2021, in Raeford, NC. He was born on April 1, 1980, in Deadwood, SD to Randy Fees and Pamela Fees (Klaudt). Robert grew up in Sturgis, SD. He graduated from Sturgis Brown High School in Sturgis, SD in 1998. During his High School years, he was actively involved in rodeo competing in Saddle Bronc Riding and Bareback Riding. Robert joined the Army in October 2002 and served for 19 years. While...

Kasey Christine Kelly, 34, passed away Wednesday, November 10, 2021 at her home in Fayetteville, NC. Kasey was born on January 30, 1987 in Youngstown, Ohio to her mother Karen Kelly.  Along with her mother, Kasey is survived by her sister, Krista Kelly.  She also leaves a host of extended family members and friends to cherish her memory. Kasey was raised in Marlborough, Massachusetts where she was loved fiercely by family and friends.  Kasey was known for her contagious...

Tressie Lee Blount, 68, of Hope Mills, NC died Thursday, November 4, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Tressie was born to the late James Lebron Lee and Mary Lou Rollins Lee on June 9, 1953 in Fayetteville, NC. She attended and graduated from Hope Mills School class of 1971. There she met the love of her life, James Floyd Blount Jr., and the two were married on February 20, 1973. God blessed the union of 49 years with happiness and love. Tressie worked in child care as the Administrative...

James Floyd Blount Jr, 73, of Hope Mills, NC died Monday, November 1, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital. James was born to the late James F. Blount Sr. and Gladys Ray Blount on July 8, 1948 in Lumberbridge, NC. His family relocated to Parkton, NC where he attended school and met the love of his life Tressie Lee. The two were married on February 20, 1973 and made a life in Hope Mills, NC. God blessed the union of 49 years with happiness and love. In 1979 James went to work for Kelly Spring...

SFC Paul Thomas Simmons, 79, passed away Sunday, October 31st, 2021 in his home. SFC Simmons was born in Dyersburg, TN on March 22, 1942, son to the late Jim and Wilcie Laws Simmons. He joined the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He retired in 1991 after 26 years of service. He later was employed and retired from the State of North Carolina. He taught classes with the State of North Carolina DWI Booze it & Lose it. Paul loved Corvettes and had a collection of over 30. He loved...

Lebron Edward Lee, 77, of Fayetteville, died at his home on Sunday, October 31, 2021. Ed was born to the late James Lebron Lee and Mary Lou Rollins Lee on November 3, 1943. Mr. Lee was an avid and skilled deer hunter, enjoyed fishing and being outdoors. Ed worked as an Electrician for Watson Electric, and enjoyed his work, until medical conditions forced him to retire. He was known to his family and friends for his adventurous hunting stories. Left to cherish his memory is his wife, Marie...