All Obituaries

Dateline: Fayetteville Charles E. Mills, of Fayetteville NC., a native of Ridgefield Park NJ, was 30yrs old when he passed on July 12, 2019. Charles is predeceased by his mother Claire (Errichiello) Mills (June 12, 2009). Charles is survived by his father William, his aunts and uncles Helen Mills Ryan/ godmother, Carol Del Duca, Diane and Kenneth Herbeck, Joan and Lou Balsano, George Mills, Vincent Johnson, Frank Errichiello, and Michael & Patricia Errichiello;1st Cousins, John Ryan,...

Dateline: Fayetteville Ms. Basie Jane Francis Kirby, 68, of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, July 11, 2019 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Basie was born in Los Angeles, California on June 3, 1951 to the late Anne Barbara Rogowski Carroll and Leo Earle Carroll. She was the Book Keeper for her family Fire Protection Company before retirement. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband, Russell Harrison Kirby, and a sister, Anna Barbara Constance Bernas. She is...

Dateline: Fayetteville, NC Mrs. Tressie Lowry Gibbs, 69, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, June 29, 2019. Tressie was born in Maxton, NC on February 17, 1950. She was an educator for the NC Public School system for over 20 years before retirement. She also served as the Assistant Pastor at Selah Prayer Circle Ministry in Fayetteville. She touched many lives and will be greatly missed. She is survived by her husband, Blarrie Gibbs; childred, Richard Keerbs, William Keerbs (Donna), and Love...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mr. Michael Shane Beale (Big Pun), 48, of Fayetteville, NC died June 26, 2019.   When Michael was younger, he loved Football.  As he grew older he realized that he really had a talent with music.  He could play many instruments and had an amazing voice.  He treasured his friendships and many friends became family. Michael had a big heart and would do anything for his friends and family. He is survived by his father, Anthony Beale and wife...

Loving Mother, Trusted Friend, Devoted Daughter, on June 21, 2019, Sabrina Bernice Clinton's Beautiful Soul was called to live in Heaven... No need to worry because Jesus has already gone before her to prepare. Sabrina was born at Saint Bernard Hospital in Chicago Ill., on September 3, 1981 to Debra Clinton and Stanley Washington Sabrina got the call on June 21, 2019 at 5:20 a.m. that her place in Paradise is now ready. “For we know that when this earthly tent we live in is...

Kurt Erich Metz September 28, 1930 – May 30, 2019 It is with great sadness that the family of Kurt Erich Metz (Opa) announces his passing, on the morning of Thursday, May 30, 2019 at approximately 7:00 AM, at the age of 88 years. After a short battle with cancer, Kurt passed away at his daughter’s home in Fayetteville, NC. He was preceded in death by his second wife Doris Metz. He is survived by his first wife Charlotte Bönsel; seven brothers and sisters in Germany; eight...

Dateline: Fayetteville, NC Mrs. Erika Anna Boone of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday May 22, 2019 in her home. Erika was born in Rothenbach, Germany on February 9, 1944 to the late Fritz and Else Englemann Endres. She worked in retail sales with the Army-Air Force Exchange Service for over 40 years before retirement. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers. She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Boone of Fayetteville; two daughters; Sandra Stitt...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Betty Lou Sosa, 89, passed away Tuesday, May 21, 2019 in her home surrounded by her family. Betty was born in Lancaster, SC on December 15, 1929 to the late Lionel and Rettie Mae Steele Hallman. She worked as a clerk in a Drug Store before retiring. Along with her parents, she is preceded in death by a daughter, Linda Kay Campbell, 4 brothers, Butch Hartis, Morrison Hallman, Junior Hallman and Franklin Hallman. She is survived by her loving husband of 68 years,...

Dateline: Fayetteville SSG Kyle Roland Boozer, 25, passed away Friday, May 17, 2019 in Moore County, NC. SSG Boozer was a Company Supply Sergeant assigned to Company C, 1st Battalion, 1st Special Warfare Training Group (Airborne), Fort Bragg, North Carolina.  SSG Boozer was born in Edmonds, Washington on June 19, 1993 to Bret and Julie Richter Boozer. After enlisting as a supply specialist in April 2012, he graduated from Basic training, AIT, and Airborne school before reporting to...

Mrs. Richelle Ann Pittman, 49 passed away in UNC Hospitals, Chapel Hill. It is with great sadness that the family of Richelle Pittman, a resident of Saint Pauls, NC announce her passing on Sunday, May 5, 2019. Richelle was born on June 26, 1969 in Lubbock, TX to Cray O’Fay and Jennifer Ann Frith Smith. She worked as a Customer Service Manager with Walmart. Richelle will be lovingly remembered by her husband and best friend, Russell Pittman of Saint Pauls; her parents, Jennifer Smith...