All Obituaries

CW2 Michael Leonard Sikora, (Ret), 69, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, September 21, 2022 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Michael was born in Conneaut, OH on November 1, 1952, son to the late Leonard and Maryann Bartlett Sikora. He retired from the US Army after 20 years of service and then worked as a contractor for the US Army. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter, Sharon Sikora. Michael is survived by his wife, Noriko Sikora of Fayetteville; a son,...

Hilda Luz Acevedo, 85, of San Antonio, TX, formerly of Fayetteville, NC passed away Thursday, September 15, 2022 in her home. Hilda was born in Puerto Rico on May 16, 1937, daughter to the late Claudio Feliciano and Maria Rosaura Rodriguez. Hilda was a homemaker and loved to cook. She loved her family and cared deeply for each one of them. She moved to Fayetteville in 1978 and then to San Antonio in 2010. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Juan Acevedo, a...

As the sun went up on the morning of September 9, 2022, so did John Burris Lesley, Jr. go up to meet his Father in Heaven. John passed in the comfort of the home he created with his beloved wife, Sharon. John was born and raised in Columbus, Georgia, along the ever-changing waters of the Chattahoochee River, where he played his days away as a young boy. Possessing a brilliant mind of astounding intellect and creativity, John was an extraordinary gentleman characterized by his great...

David Rhinehart McNeely, 80, of Raeford passed away Tuesday, September 6, 2022 in his home. David was born in Cleveland County, NC on May 23, 1942, son to the late A.R. McNeely and Annie Mae McAbee. David served in the US Army after completing High School. He worked as the manager of Todd’s Tire Service for many years and then as a Cumberland County Sheriff Deputy until his retirement. He was a Little League Baseball Coach, a member of FILI, the Jaycees, a Deacon and was a member of...

Antoine Gerard Duchatelier Sr., 97, of Fayetteville, NC died peacefully at his home Saturday, September 3, 2022 surrounded by his loved ones. Mr. Duchatelier was born in Saint Marc, Haiti on July 21, 1925, son to the late Victor Duchatelier & Rose Ostin. He received a Bachelors in Engineering before coming to the United States in 1969. Before retiring, he worked as a Hydraulic Mechanic for Kaizer Aluminum. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Gerardite...

Nevaeh Promise Wooten, infant daughter, died at Womack Army Medical Center on Sunday, August 27, 2022. Nevaeh was born August 27, 2022 daughter to Daniel and Brinay Wooten only hours before her sunset. Although a tiny miracle, the love and joy she brought with her will always be remembered though the Sunflower. She was preceded in death by her brother, Milo Isaiah-Lamont Wooten; and her paternal grandfather, Vincent Wooten. Along with her parents she is survived by her paternal...

George Robert Davis, 78 of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, August 25, 2022 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. George was born in Sampson County, NC on June 15, 1944, son to the late Aaron Davis and Myrtie Godwin Davis. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 5 siblings and his brother-in-law, Richard Young.  George Davis was the light in every room. His contagious laughter and radiant smile left a lasting impression on everyone he came in contact with. George was a...

With great sadness The Gordon Family would like to acknowledge that SSG Ralph Ellsworth Gordon (Ret.), of Fayetteville, NC, formally of Westpoint, VA, died Thursday, August 25, 2022. SSG Gordon completed the mission of life surrounded by his wife Shirley Gordon and their family. Ralph was born in Ellsworth, ME, on July 31, 1934. He was family oriented and devoted not only to his family but also to his country. SSG Gordon enlisted in the United States Army in March of 1955 and retired in...

Andrew ‟Drew” Curtis Proffitt, 40, of Fayetteville, NC died on August 23, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Andrew was born in Hamilton, OH on August 23, 1982 son to Chris and Tonia Barnes. Drew was a very caring and generous person always helping those around him. Drew never met a stranger and was always willing to help those in need, even if it meant going without. If Drew had it and you needed it, it was yours.  He enjoyed sports and was a fan of The Detroit Lions,...

  Justin William Lanning, 24, of Fayetteville, NC died August 19, 2022. Justin was born in Cumberland County, NC on November 2, 1997 to Melody Ford and Brian Keith Lanning. He worked in landscaping and enjoyed spending time outdoors. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melody Ford. Justin is survived by his father, Brian Lanning; maternal grandparents, Led and Mary Ford; his step father, Michael Starkings; his paternal grandfather, Richard Lanning; his uncles, Steve Ford, Ricky...