Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Lora Ann Lowery Burch, 59, passed away Wednesday, March 13, 2019 in her home surrounded by her loved ones. Lora was born in Robeson County on November 10, 1959 to the late Horace Oxendine and Sarah J. Lee. She worked in textiles before retirement, loved her family and was very creative and enjoyed gel pen coloring. She will be greatly missed by her friends and family. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her siblings, Terry L. Oxendine, Gaylor A....

Dateline: Fayetteville On Mar 13.  2019 VENNIS RAY MCNEILL started his journey to meet the Lord. Ray was the son of Dennis H. McNeil of Fayetteville N.C. Ray was presided in death by his best friend and loving mother, Epilene C. McNeill. Ray was the grandson of Pastor Grady Carter of Lumberton, NC and grandmothers' Anliza Carter and Mary Rose McNeill Ray also leaves behind sons, Daniel Ray McNeill and granddaughter Emry of Lumberton N.C., Jason McNeill (Amanda) and grandchildren...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Jonathan Michael Becker, 21, passed away Monday, February 25, 2019 in his home. Jonathan was born on August 4, 1997 to Helen Cramer Becker and the late John Fredrick Becker. He loved music and making music videos. He will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is survived by his mother, Helen C. Becker of the home; sisters, Shirley Becker, Barbara Fleetwood, Brenda Reyes, Joann Niswander, Kristy Barlow, Kimberly Ann McCall, Angela Miller, Elsie...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Samantha Lynn Cruz, 34, passed away Thursday, February 21, 2019 in New Hanover Regional Medical center. Samantha was born in Durham County, NC on December 10, 1984 to Johnny Savage and Sherry Carlyle. She worked as a clerk in retail sales and loved to play bingo, going to ballgames, riding in the car and shopping with her daughter. Samantha was loved by her family and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her daughter, Sabrina Marie Savage of Fayetteville;...

Dateline: Raeford MSG Ronald Eugene Lee, Retired, 84, passed away Tuesday, February 26, 2019 in Autumn Care of Fayetteville. Ronald was born in Walker, WV on January 26, 1935 to the late Walter Arden Lee and Ida Jane Leasure Lee. Ronald retired from the US Air Force and then followed his heart into full time ministry. He pastored until 2010 and retired after many years in the ministry. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife, Mary Elizabeth Shriner Lee and 9 siblings....

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Terry Lee Osborne, 57, passed away Thursday, February 14 in his home. Terry was born in Cumberland County on February 20, 1961 to the late James Jones and Eula Mae Osborne. He worked as a self-employed contractor and will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Robin Osborne of the home; sons, Christopher Kuhn (Sheryln Pugh) of Fayetteville and Brian Olshavsky of Fayetteville; daughters, Tara Lynn Osborne and Brianna...

Dateline: Fayetteville Retired LPN Jackie L. Fitzgerald, 78, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, February 18, 2019. Jackie was born in Cumberland County on October 24, 1940 to the late Jeff and Callie Earp Loper. Her passion for music, books, travel, cooking, and overall love of life and family will be sadly missed. Jackie is survived by her sister, Brenda Baker; she is also survived by her sons, Rodney H. Koehne of Fayetteville, Michael W. Koehne of Salisbury, NC and Steven P. Koehne...

Dateline:  Fayetteville Mr. Brandon Christopher Gallero, 39 of Fayetteville NC passed away at Cape Fear Valley Hospital on February 20, 2019.  Brandon  was born on February 24, 1979, the son of Eduardo Gallero Sr. and Paula Baca Gallero.  He is a very talented Tatoo Artist by Trade and enjoys spending time with his son, Silas and time with his family and friends. He is survived by his parents, Eduardo and Paula Baca Gallero; son, Silas...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Robert “Bob” Burl Walker, 62, of Fayetteville, NC passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center Tuesday, February 5, 2019.  He was the son of the late Will and Virginia Walker of Salisbury, North Carolina on November 8, 1956. He is survived by his Wife, Bernice Walker; Son William Walker; and Daughter, Jennifer Griffith (Ben) of MS. and Harley the wonder dog. Bob never met a stranger and will be missed by all who knew him.  He served in...

Dateline: Fayetteville SFC Darren John Mikos, 48, passed away Tuesday, February 5, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family. SFC Mikos was born in Buffalo, NY on August 7, 1970 to the late John D. Mikos Sr. and Harolyn M. Jacobs Mikos. Mikos awards and decorations include the Bronze Star Medal, Meritorious Service Medal, Army Commendation Medal (7OLC), Army Achievement Medal (2OLC), Meritorious Unit Citation, Army Good Conduct Medal (8 KNOTS), Iraqi Campaign Medal, Global War On...