Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Patsy Dees (Patty) Willis
Aug 30, 2025
Patsy Dees (Patty) Willis, 69, of Raeford passed away Saturday, August 30, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Hoke Hospital.
Patsy was born in Laramie County, Wyoming on June 28, 1956, daughter to the late James Elbert Dees Sr. and Martha Eugenis Lambert Dees. Patsy worked in the banking industry and Cape Fear Valley Hospital before retirement. She loved Quilting, Needle Point,...
Earline Ellen Durden Gray
Aug 23, 2025
Earline Ellen Durden Gray, age 85 of Saint Pauls, NC, was born July 29, 1940, in Robeson County to the late Hester Durden and Ada Justice Durden and departed this life on August 23, 2025.
In addition to her parents, Earline is preceded in death by her sisters Bonnie Guy, and Joyce Holloman; seven brothers, Herman Durden, Thurman Durden, Winford Durden,...
Michael Andrew "Andy" McKinney
Aug 22, 2025
Legendary Bass Guitarist, Michael Andrew ‟Andy” McKinney, 56, of Fayetteville passed away peacefully Friday, August 22, 2025 in Valley Hospice Center.
Andy was born in Alexandria, VA on January 28, 1969, son to the late Melvin Warren McKinney and Betty Lee Tester McKinney.
Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by a sister, Karen Lee McKinney Crawford.
Andy started playing Bass...
Maurice Brown
Aug 14, 2025
Maurice Brown was born on January 26, 1989 to Dwayne and Chenita Brown in Fort Wainwright, Alaska. He was called to rest on August 14, 2025.
Maurice graduated from Blythewood High School in Columbia, SC in 2007 and moved to Fayetteville, NC in 2008 upon his dad’s retirement from the military. Maurice attended Fayetteville Technical Community for a few semesters, then...
SSG Keith Scott
Aug 13, 2025
Staff Sergeant Keith Scott, 46, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, August 13, 2025 in his home.
Staff Sergeant Keith Scott was born in Atlanta, Georgia, to proud parents Barbara Scott and Clyde Watson, who preceded him in death. As a child, Keith spent many of his summers in Chicago with his maternal grandmother and extended family and later made Chicago his...
Aidan Michael Leonard
Aug 11, 2025
Aidan Michael Leonard passed away unexpectedly on August 11, 2025, at the age of 25. Born on January 20, 2000, in Williamsport, Pennsylvania, Aidan was a vibrant soul known for his adventurous spirit, optimism, and outgoing personality. He graduated from Hoke County High School in 2018 and began pursuing a career in the welding industry. His journey commenced with Meridia...
James Kenneth Dobson
Aug 11, 2025
James Kenneth Dobson
August 4, 1951 – August 11, 2025
It is with great sorrow to announce the passing of James Kenneth Dobson, also known to many as Kenny, and to his lucky lottery inner circle as “Cash” or “Cash3”.
Born on August 4, 1951 in Memphis, Tennessee he is preceded in death by his wife, Lynn Dobson, mother Magileen Wright, father James...
Lathan Keith Moore
Aug 5, 2025
Mr. Lathan Keith Moore, 60, of Spring Lake, NC, was born April 12, 1965 and departed this life August 5, 2025. Mr. Moore was born to Mr. William Albert Moore, Jr. and Mrs. Juliene Holmes Moore.
Lathan enjoyed football and loved his family. He will be missed.
Visitacion Becerra Sosa
Jul 30, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved aunt, Benita, affectionately known as Toti. Toti was a jolly woman whose warmth and love touched everyone she encountered. With a heart full of joy, she had a remarkable ability to engage with people, animals, and plants, embodying a pure innocence and wonder that made her truly...
Hector Sabalboro
Jul 28, 2025
SSG Hector Aflleje Sabalboro (RET) age 62 of Hope Mills passed away Monday, July 28, 2025 in the Naval Hospital in Guam.
Hector was born in Asan, Guam on October 11, 1962, son to Roberto Faransisco Sabalboro and Dolores San Nicolas Aflleje. He served over 20 years in the US Army and retired in 2002. Hector was a loving husband, father...
Shirley Ann Lundberg Johnson
Jul 14, 2025
Shirley Ann Lundberg Johnson, 82, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, July 14, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Shirley was born in Douglas County, Nebraska on March 7, 1943, daughter to the late Earl S. Lundberg and Lucille Marie Gloe Lundberg. Shirley was a Veteran of the US Air Force and worked as a Travel Agent for over 30 years...
James Richard West, Sr.
Jul 1, 2025
Mr. James Richard “Ricky” West, Sr., 75, of Hope Mills, NC passed away July 1, 2025 in Valley Hospice House. He was born in Fayetteville, NC on May 9, 1950 to the late J. B. and Gladys West.
Ricky was a veteran and very proud to have served his country. He loved Nascar, NFL Football and attending church. He will be...
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...
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