All Obituaries

Dateline: Fayetteville Michael Lee Ryan, 66, passed away Sunday, November 22, 2020 in his home. Michael was born in Cumberland County on June 23, 1954 to the late James P. A and Mary T. Waters Ryan. He worked as a HVAC Tech with Brady Services, Fayetteville. He is survived by his wife, Connie Ryan of the home; daughters, Amy Ryan and Rebekah Ryan, both of Greenville, NC; brothers, Kevin Ryan of Kernersville, NC and Patrick Ryan of Greenville, NC; sisters, Jan Helis, Beth Ryan and Susan...

MSG Louis (Lou) Michael Noszek, (Retired) passed away Tuesday, November 17, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 80. Louis was born in Hungary on September 6, 1940, son to the late John and Mary Szeibert Noszek. He enlisted in the US Army in 1958 serving several tours of duty in Vietnam. He retired as a Master Sergeant from the US Army in 1984 and then worked and retired from Purolator. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 3 brother, John, Frank and Emmy. He...

Dateline: Fayetteville SFC James Milton Thiele (Retired) passed away Sunday, November 15, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC at the age of 79. James was born in Marquette, MI on August 16, 1941, son to the late Milton H. and Elaine L Cooper Thiele. He joined the US Army in 1956 and served two tours in Vietnam. He retired in 1979 after 23 years of service. SFC Thiele was a very proud member of The American Legion and The Forty and Eight Veterans organizations. Along...

Jacob Lee Deare passed away at the age of 28, on Tuesday, November 10, 2020, at Cape Fear Valley/Highsmith-Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville.  Jacob was born on April 19, 1992 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He graduated from Jack Britt High School in 2010. Jacob worked with the Taco Bell family for many years as a team trainer and loved what he did. He was recognized by the Taco Bell Franchise as one of the fastest employees on line prep for the entire company. His hobbies included...

Dateline: Fayetteville MSG Patricia Ann Harrison, (Retired), 76, of Fayetteville passed away, Tuesday, November 3, 2020 in Woodland Nursing Home. Patricia was born in Oklahoma City, OK on January 6, 1944 to the late Paul James Dorris and Mary Harriet Smith. Patricia worked a job right out of high school and decided this wasn’t for her and joined the US Army at eighteen years old. She retired from the US Army as a Master Sergeant and then worked 30 years with JSOC until her...

Mr. Jeffrey Ray David, 43, passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 in his home. Jeffrey was born in Cumberland County on February 20, 1977 to Steve and Trisha Hurst David. Jeffrey worked as a warehouse fork lift driver for several years and loved his family. He will be greatly missed by his family and all who knew him. He is survived by his wife, Jamie David; sons, Dorian Ray David and James R. Hammond III; a daughter, Lexi Hammond Guy and husband Hunter; parents, Steve and Trisha David; 4...

Ms. Carolyn Alice Hales, 82, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, November 1, 2020 in her home surrounded by her family. Carolyn was born in Trenton, NJ on November 23, 1937, daughter to the late William and Elsie Roback Goldstraw. Carolyn graduated with a BA Degree from Bob Jones University where she lettered in basketball. She taught school with the Fort Bragg School System for many years before retirement. Carolyn was a member of Haymount Freewill Baptist Church and was a singer with the...

Dateline: Autryville Harmon "Duncan" McKee, 88 died peacefully in Autryville, NC where he resided on October 20, 2020. He was a Korean and Vietnam Veteran. He is survived by his four sons, John, Mike, Robert and Rick; twenty grandchildren and several great grandchildren. He is preceded in death by his wife Pat and his daughter Rosie.  Burial will be in Fort Huachuca Post Cemetery, Sierra Vista, AZ. on Tuesday November 3, 2020

Dateline: Raeford Mrs. Janice Setzer Pickler, 79, passed away Monday, October 19, 2020 at home with her family surrounding her. Janice was born in Catawba County, NC on April 10, 1941, daughter to the late Grady and Ruth Hass Setzer. She attended school in Red Springs and graduated from Hoke County High School. Janice was a member of the Raeford First Baptist Church and a former member of Ashley Heights Baptist Church where she served as a Choir Member, Finance Committee Chairman and...

Mr. Wayne Edward Byrd Sr., 69, passed away Thursday, October 15, 2020 in his home. Wayne was born in Cumberland County on April 8, 1951, son to the late Lester and Ruby Hall Byrd. He worked as a painter in construction before retirement. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by 3 brothers. He is survived by his wife of 49 years, Dorothy Byrd of the home; sons, Tony Merritt and wife Linda and Wayne Byrd Jr. and wife Liz, all of Fayetteville; a daughter, Barbara Ammons and husband...