Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Michael Stephen "Stevie" Sanders
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Stephen (Stevie) Sanders, 70, of Rock Hill, SC and Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Stevie was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on November 15, 1955, son to the late Bert Sanders and Ruby Katherine Boyles. He was a faithful member of Rawlinson Road Baptist church in Rock Hill, SC, where he assisted...
Nina Mae Hawley
Feb 14, 2026
Nina Mae Hawley, 94, of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Nina was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 27, 1931, daughter to the late William Kurt Carter and Susan Alice Shepard Carter. She worked in the financial office for New Castle Memorial Hospital before making her home...
Randy Jeff Patterson
Feb 12, 2026
Randy Jeff Patterson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 58.
He was born in North Carolina on May 22, 1967, to the late George Alexander Patterson and Violet Euneice Nelson.
Randy loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting, camping, and kayaking. He enjoyed participating in war reenactments with the Sons of the Confederacy, collecting guns, and...
Veronica Ruby Wright
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Veronica R. Wright, 62, of Fayetteville.
Veronica was born in Columbia, SC on June 5, 1962, daughter to late Ernest and Willie Mae Steel Wright. She joined the United States Army in 1986, serving faithfully until 1993.
After her dedicated service, she continued her work in the medical field as an...
Benjamin "Benny" Lee Jones
Feb 11, 2026
Benjamin “Benny” Lee Jones
February 1, 1965 – February 11, 2026
Benjamin “Benny” Lee Jones, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in the same town where he was born, surrounded by those who loved him most. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Benny will be forever remembered for his boundless kindness, his generous spirit, and...
Deanna Joyce Kolberg
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Deanna Joyce Kolberg, 79, of Elgin, Il passed away February 7, 2026 in FirstHealth Hospice House of West End, NC.
Ms. Deanna was born in Elgin, Il on October 8, 1946 to the late Lester Kolberg, Sr. and Edna Budney. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Korotasz; one granddaughter, Sarah Martinez; one brother, Lester Kolberg, Jr. and...
Melissa Locklear
Jan 27, 2026
Melissa Locklear, 55, of Hope Mills passed away on January 27, 2026
Melissa was born April 30, 1970 to Glenwood Locklear and the late Christabell Locklear.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life Billy Ray Caulder.
She is survived by her children Gerome Chavis (Leslie) and Christina Caulder, sister Fina Coleman (Robert), brother Glenwood Junior Locklear (Becky), 3 Grandchildren...
Eusebio Villanueva Torres
Jan 27, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Eusebio V. Torres, a U.S. Army Veteran, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by family and the love of his life.
Eusebio was born on August 14, 1945, in Pueblo Anacua, Mexico to the late Rafaela V....
David Robert Lee
Jan 24, 2026
David Robert Lee, 84, of Raeford, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
David was born on April 26, 1941, to the late James Lebron Lee and Mary Lou Rollins Lee. A man deeply dedicated to serving the Lord, he faithfully served for many years as the lead greeter at his...
Eva Mae Helsel
Jan 21, 2026
Eva Mae Helsel, 88, of Hope Mills formerly of Roaring Spring, PA passed away into the loving arms of her savior, Jesus Christ, on Wednesday, January 21, 2026.
Eva was born on April 29, 1937, to the late Ira K. and Bertha (Smith) Stern. She was preceded in death by the love of her life, her husband of 58 years, Samuel...
Jim Stacey
Jan 9, 2026
Jim Stacey was a man both playful and exacting. He lived an eclectic life that spanned occupations, experiences and continents. He served as an Army intelligence analyst at the Berlin Wall during the cold war. He worked as a nurse and an English instructor before pivoting to TV advertising and public relations back in Kentucky. He later founded a wilderness...
Charles Crowder
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Greer Crowder, 72, of Raeford passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born in Moore County, NC on July 2, 1953, son to the late Orville Crowder and Maude Greer Crowder. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mike Crowder.
Charles dearly loved his children and grandchildren, and...
Maria Riddle Autry
Jan 1, 2026
Maria (Ann) Riddle Autry, age 54, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1971, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Joseph Max Riddle, Sr. and Maria V. Riddle. Maria was married to Jesse Le Verne Autry for 34 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Max Riddle, Sr., and her brother, Tony Riddle.
Maria was...
Joe Albert Murphy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of LCpl Joe A. Murphy Jr., age 77, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on January 1, 2026.
Mr. Murphy was a proud and honorable veteran, and we hold immense gratitude for his dedicated and courageous service to our country. His quiet dignity, sense of humor, strength, and reserved, military-focused outlook touched...
MAJ Steven V. Sosa (Retired)
Dec 19, 2025
Major Steven V. Sosa (Retired) January 20, 1930 - December 19, 2025
Major Steven V. Sosa Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, soldier, and friend, passed away leaving behind a powerful legacy of service, honor, and love. He was born on January 20, 1930, in Artesia, New Mexico, to the late Florencio Sosa and Juana Villa.
Steven joined the United States military in...
Toni Renee Troxell
Dec 15, 2025
Toni Jackson Troxell, 52, of Fayetteville, NC, has said goodbye to us on December 15, 2025.
She was born on July 13, 1973 to James Franklin Jackson and Mary Wanda Martin in Galax, VA.
In life, Toni worked as a truck driver and was known for her sense of humor and her hard work. She loved dragonflies, listening to music, doing puzzles,...
Brooke Lynn Carpenter
Dec 15, 2025
Brooke Lynn Carpenter, 18, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill.
From the day Brooke was born on July 10, 2007, she brought light into this world with her very first breath. In her 18 short but powerful years, she touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime.
Brooke dreamed of becoming a...
CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr. (Retired)
Dec 15, 2025
CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr., (RET), 68, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
Joseph was born in Miami, Florida on August 20, 1957, son to the late Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Sr. and Rosemary Hulslander Whitehurst. Joseph joined the US Army in 1978 rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 serving several...
Percy Ricardo Ponce
Dec 15, 2025
Percy R. Ponce
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother
September 01, 1954 – December 15, 2025
Percy Ponce, a devoted father, loving husband, and grateful grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born on September 1, 1954, Percy lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was a man of quiet strength, whose wisdom...
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