All Obituaries

Martha Teague O’Quinn age 90 departed this earthly world for Heaven on June 19, 2020. She was born on March 18, 1930 in Warsaw, NC, to the late William W. Teague and Blanche W. Teague. She married Sgt Andrus N. O’Quinn on December 3, 1948. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by her husband Andrus O’Quinn, a son Gary [Tommy] O’Quinn, two sisters Ruth Skidmore of Charlotte, NC and Doris Nelsin of Concord, NC and one brother Burnice Teague of...

SFC William Grant DePew, 35, passed away on June 9, 2020 in Gunnison, Colorado. Will was born in Jackson, Illinois on October 21, 1984 to Sally Short and Leonard DePew, who have since passed. At the time of his death, Will was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina. Will grew up in Southern Illinois with his two younger brothers, Michael and Jimmy. As an active member of his local church, Will showed compassion for others at an early age. During high school, Will joined the wrestling team...

Fred Heygood Carr, Sr., 74, left this earth to be with the Lord our God on June 9, 2020. Fred was a loving husband, a caring father, and a doting grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren. He was an E4 in the Army where he served a tour in Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam, he worked 13 years for Coble Dairy, then 12 years with Sunbeam Bakery. He retired from the State of North Carolina with 17 years as a correctional officer at Hoke Prison. His love of Christ showed...

Funeral Services to be conducted Friday, July 17, 2020 at Church of the Nazarene at 12:00 Noon.

Joseph Kirkshaw Stewart known as Jabby was born on November 1st, 1971 to JD & Listine Stewart of Fayetteville, NC. Jabby was a hard worker and loved to be outside. He loved life itself and never met a stranger. Everyone who knew him called him Unk. He was preceded in death by his mother Lessie Listine Stewart. He is survived by his father JD Stewart of the home, two brothers (Hope Mills, Fayetteville), six sisters all of Fayetteville and as well as a host of nieces & nephews. He...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Margie Hartman Bland, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020 in her home with her family by her side. Margie was born in Cumberland County on March 15, 1948, daughter to the late John Russell Bell and Marilyn Jackson Bell Chavis. She worked at Black and Decker before retirement and was a member of Crystal Spring Chapel Church. She is survived by her husband, David Abner Bland of the home; a son, Brandon Joel Hartman (Maddie) of Raeford; daughters,...

Mr. Victor Alexander Iwanski, 40. Our beloved son, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020. Victor was born in Panama City, Panama on October 20, 1979, son to Richard and Maria Torres Iwanski. Victor loved fishing, fantasy board gaming, boating, computer gaming, history, loved his family and friends, especially spending time with them. He was loyal to those who gave him loyalty, brave in facing the unknown and without fear of any kind. Victor was a blessed soul who believed in heaven...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Bill Glenn Swink, 70, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Bill was born in Gaston County, NC on November 18, 1949, son to the late Archie and Dorothy Hawkins Swink. He worked as an Electrician for Watson Electric Company in Charlotte before retirement and was a member of New Life Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He is survived by his wife, Mae Swink of the home; daughters, Dorothy Simpkins of Fayetteville and Billy Jean McDonald...

Memorial services for 1SG (Ret) William “Bill” Brian Berkey, Age 55, will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020, 1PM at the Special Forces Association on 4990 Doc Bennett Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306. 1SG (Ret) Bill Berkey died May 21, 2020, at his home in Raeford, NC. Bill was born February 12, 1965 in Glendale, Arizona. He graduated High School in Las Vegas, Nevada, and joined the US Army in 1983. Bill served 31 years on active duty retiring in 2014. Bill also owned his own...

Dateline: Raeford Infant Preston Ray Bryant, our beloved baby boy was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, May 20, 2020. He entered this world on May 20, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, born to his loving parents, James and Rachel Diaz Bryant. Preston was born to save his mothers life and was so little, yet so strong trying to hold on to his precious life. Many Hearts are truly broken, and your memory will be cherished forever. Along with his...