All Obituaries

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Helen Melton (Culbreth) Teague passed away September 9, 2019 in Autumn Care of Fayetteville at the age of 95. Mrs. Teague was a lifelong member of Galatia Presbyterian Church. She was born in Moore County, NC on June 3, 1924 to the late Alson Melton and Eva Baker Melton.  Preceding her in death along with her parents are her first husband, Howard A. Culbreth, Sr., her second husband James L. Teague, a son, James A. Culbreth, two sisters, Hazel and Dorothy,...

Dateline: Grover, NC Mr. Timmy Lee (Tim) Allen, 60, passed away Saturday, September 7, 2019 at Carolina Medical Center in Charlotte. Tim was born in Cleveland County on August 29, 1959 to the late Grady Lee Allen and Sara Camp Allen. Tim Graduated from Crest High School and worked for the Cleveland County School System. He touched so many children’s lives with his kindness and wisdom. He fought a great battle the last seven months waiting for a new heart. As said by his son, ‟You...

Obit for Mr. Benton On September 4, 2019, Heaven’s golden gates open and invited Benny Eugene Benton, Sr. to his final reward, with his family by his side. Benny was born December 10, 1932 to the late Willie and Ola Ward Benton. Benny is predeceased in death by several members of his family, and is survived by his wife, Alice Thompson Benton; daughter, Sandra Broadwell; son, Benny Benton; sisters, Doris Delk and Kay Eason; brother Michael Wayne Benton; one grandchild Mandy Bryant and...

Dateline: Fayetteville James Duncan Baxley, 77, of Fayetteville, passed away on August 24, 2019 at his home. James Duncan Baxley was born in Raeford, NC to James Reece Baxley and Katie Bell Shaw Baxley on March 1, 1942.  He attended Hoke High School in Raeford, NC. James is preceded in death by his parents, James Reece Baxley and Katie Bell Shaw Baxley and sisters, Peggy Baxley Lamb, Cheryl Baxley Phillips Ashburn, Brenda Baxley McIntosh and Jean Baxley Clark.   James...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Delores “Dee” Yvonne Duhamel Stewart, age 59, died Wednesday, August 21, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville. Dee was the third child, born on December 26, 1959 in Middleton, OH and moved to Fayetteville around 1985.  “Nana” was a loving and devoted mother of three children and six grandchildren. She loved living her life through her little ones.  Her family is satisfied that on the evening of August 21, after a...

Dateline: Fayetteville SFC Terrence Eugene Hudson, (Retired) 52 of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, August 20, 2019 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. SFC Hudson or T-Hud as everyone knew him was born in Chicago, IL. on March 24, 1967 to Sylvester E. Hudson and Norma J. Bineyard Hudson. He joined the US Army right out of High School and found his niche. He knew from the start that he would make a career in the US Army and that he did as a Mortuary Affairs Spec. SFC Hudson served many...

Dateline: Raeford  MSGT. Manfred Williams (Retired), 71, of Raeford, NC, passed away August 20, 2019 in his home surrounded by his family after a long battle with cancer. “Phred” was born in Germany on August 31, 1947 to the late Edward and Emma Williams. He retired from the U.S Army in 1988 with many awards and medals including Overseas Service Ribbon//Bronze Star Medal//2 Purple Hearts (1st Oak Leaf Cluster)//Defense Meritorious Service Medal//Meritorious Service Medal...

Dateline: Fayetteville Mrs. Angela Marie (Brock) Leach, age 27, died Friday, August 16, 2019 in Johnston County. Angela was born on February 29, 1992 in Cumberland County, NC. She was a member of Cumberland Baptist Church in Fayetteville, NC She is survived by her husband, Jesse Dalton Leach of Fayetteville; a son, Leo Michael Leach of Fayetteville; her parents, Glenn Kelly Brock and Laurie Rogers Brock, of Fayetteville, NC; Four brothers, Rickey Bowling, William...

Dateline: Fayetteville The family of Rita Dawn Lee, 42, announce that she was granted her angel wings on Thursday, August 15, 2019 in First Health Hoke Hospital.  Rita was born in Cumberland County on October 14, 1976. She worked as an Inside Sales Coordinator for the house of Raeford for over 15 years and loved her job. Rita was a giver, always willing to help anyone who needed assistance. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Rita is proceeded in death by her mother,...

Dateline: Fayetteville MSGT James M. Martin Sr. (Retired), 70, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, August 7, 2019 in his home. MSGT Martin was born in St. Joseph, MO on April 1, 1949 to the late Hugh and Dorothy Marie Emery Martin. He retired from the US Air Force as a Master Sergeant. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife Teresa Martin and a grandson, Reid Martin. He is survived by two sons, James M. Martin, Jr. of Fayetteville, NC and Cody Brocklman and wife...