Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
James "Jim" William Grother
Jun 28, 2025
James William “Jim” Grother, 60, of Raeford, NC was born September 18, 1964 in De Moines, Iowa and passed away June 28, 2025 in FirstHealth Hospice House in West End, NC.
He is preceded in death by his father, John Grother, Sr. and his in-laws James and Marilyn Shillings whom he loved very well.
Jim was an avid fisherman and skilled hunter...
Alma Jean Knight- McGeorge
Jun 27, 2025
Alma Jean Knight-McGeorge, 69, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on June 27, 2025 at her home.
Alma was born on May 23, 1956 in Newark, Essex to the late Albert Knight and Ardelia Reynolds.
To cherish her memory, she is survived by her two sons, Robert McGeorge (Felicia) and Albert McGeorge (Nelisha); brothers Alan Knight and Jabar Knight; nine beautiful grandbabies;...
Priscilla "Prissy" Dixon Baker
Jun 26, 2025
Priscilla D. “Prissy” Baker, 78, of Hope Mills, NC (Fayetteville), passed peacefully into the arms of her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Thursday, June 26, 2025. She was lovingly accompanied by a staff minister from her church, who held her hand at Highland House Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Priscilla was born in Bellaire, Ohio, on November 26, 1946, to the...
Peggy Jeanne Legg
Jun 18, 2025
Peggy Jeanne Legg, a beloved mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend, peacefully entered Heaven on June 18, 2025, at the age of 83.
Born on March 15, 1942, in Onslow County, NC, Peggy was the cherished daughter of the late Herman "Jack" and Thelma Proctor. She now joins them, as well as her beloved husband Joseph Legg, and her sisters, Patricia Harris...
MSG James Edward Garner Jr. (RET)
Jun 17, 2025
MSG James Edward Garner, Jr., (RET), 88 of Vass, NC passed away Tuesday, June 17, 2025 in First Health Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst NC.
James was born in Paulding, Mississippi on July 17, 1936. Son to the late James Edward Garner Sr. and Bama Virginia Long Garner. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his first wife,...
Geraldine Crescentia "Deenie" Hinkson
Jun 10, 2025
Geraldine Crescentia ‟Deenie” Hinkson, 69, of Fayetteville entered eternal rest Tuesday, June 10, 2025 in UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill.
Geraldine was born in Belize City, Belize on April 15, 1956, daughter to the late Harold Sanchez and Carrie Cattouse. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a sister, Murdell Sanchez and a brother, Harold Sanchez Jr.
Geraldine was a...
Heather Marie Merritt
Jun 9, 2025
Heather Marie Merritt, 39, of Clayton passed away Monday, June 9, 2025 in Wake Medical Center, Raleigh surrounded by her family.
Heather was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 26, 1986, daughter to Tony and Linda Faircloth Merritt. She is preceded in death by her grandmothers, Glenda Gurno and Dorothy Byrd, and a cousin, Edward Oxendine.
Heather worked as a manager...
Dian Otstott
Jun 6, 2025
Dian Otstott, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Dian was born in Sampson County, NC on March 29, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Betty Stewart as well as several of her siblings.
Dian is survived by: Ron Christopher Otstott (son), Scotty (grandson), Everleigh and Leia...
Bonnie Tina Lucas
Jun 5, 2025
Bonnie Tina Lucas, 71, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on June 5, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Bonnie was born in Germany on April 16, 1954 to the late Arthur Macintyre and Laura Brumfield.
She loved visiting the beach, jamming out to rock and roll, fishing, and enjoying her life to the absolute fullest. Most importantly, she deeply loved...
George Mayuga Amador
Jun 2, 2025
George Mayuga Amador, 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 27, 1952, in Cavite, Philippines, George grew up in the close-knit town of Indang alongside his parents and seven siblings. As a young adult, he moved to Olongapo City where he and his wife, Remie, began building a life together...
Herbert Franklin Eason, Jr
May 29, 2025
Herbert Franklin Eason, Jr. 71 of Hope Mills, NC born July 22, 1953, in Harnett County departed this earth to join our heavenly father on May 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and his pastor. He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert Franklin & Helen Joyce Eason, and his brother Billy Eason.
Frank, as many knew him as is...
Ira Maurice Roberts
May 26, 2025
Ira Roberts, born in Antigua on May 2, 1944. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by laughter, compassion, and towards the end he had unwavering faith in God. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends...
Kelly Ann Roberts
May 18, 2025
Kelly Ann Roberts of Fayetteville, North Carolina, age 63, was born in Waterloo, Iowa and passed away Sunday, May 18th at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Kelly is survived by her brother Gerald (Jerry) Roberts of Fayetteville, North Carolina; a sister Carol (Roberts) Oeltjenbruns of Clayton, North Carolina and a brother James (Jim) Roberts of Madison, Wisconsin; two daughters,...
Dianne Frances Smith
May 16, 2025
Dianne Frances Smith, 76, of Spring Lake, NC passed away peacefully Friday May 16, 2025 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by family and friends.
Dianne was born Feb 11, 1949 in Las Alamos, NM to the late Henry Odell Jenkins and late Nettie May Hobbs Jenkins.
Dianne retired from Harnett County Schools, Anderson Creek Dental, and Huff and Huff...
Dorthy Marie Page
May 11, 2025
Dorthy Marie Page, 70, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Dorthy was born on March 10, 1955 to the late Bennie Junior Matthews and Lurene Culick. In life, she was an outdoorsy woman who enjoyed going fishing, tending to her garden, and going to her camper at the beach in Sneads Ferry,...
SGT Angel Luis Manzueta
Apr 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Angel Luis Manzueta April 17, 1996 – April 30, 2025.
Angel Luis Manzueta, age 29, unexpectedly passed away on April 30, 2025. Angel was born on April 17, 1996 to parents, Luis Manzueta and Raquel Checo in Manhattan, NY. Angel was a twin and brother of Ashley Manzueta, Kayla Castro, and Chelsea Manzueta, respectively.
Angel had always strived...
Carressia Leanne Smith
Apr 28, 2025
Carressia Leanne Smith, 38, of Raeford, North Carolina, passed away on April 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Carressia was born on September 17, 1986 to Jake Barry Maynard, Sr. and Patricia Lynn Hollingsworth.
She was a fun and loving spirit who everyone enjoyed being around. She was a wonderful sister, mother, wife, and friend to all that knew her.
She...
Richard Daniel Thacker
Apr 23, 2025
Richard Daniel Thacker, 58, passed away on 4/23/2025 in Raeford, NC after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 10, 1966, in Man, West Virginia, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his work, deep love for his family, and a warm spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Richard was the store manager at O'Reilly...
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