Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Delores Anne Holt

Delores Anne Holt

Dec 1, 2023

Delores Anne Holt, born July 20, 1937, in Shenandoah, Pennsylvania, peacefully passed away on December 1, 2023, in Fayetteville, North Carolina after a prolonged illness. She was the beloved daughter of Mary and Bernard Cherneski and was preceded in death by her older siblings Rosemeri and Charlie.

Delores was the loving wife of Walter...

Todd Allan Behm

Todd Allan Behm

Nov 30, 2023

SSG E6, U.S.A. Army (Retired) Todd Allan Behm, 58, passed away unexpectedly in Fayetteville, North Carolina on 11/30/2023. He was born December 11, 1965, in Fort Atkinson, Wisconsin to Marvin Behm and Frances LaChance, retired after 20 years of exemplary military service in the U.S. Army.

Todd graduated from Cambridge High School and...

Pedro Ramon Centeno-Morales

Pedro Ramon Centeno-Morales

Nov 30, 2023

SFC Pedro Ramon Centeno-Morales (US Army Retired), 73, passed peacefully on 30 November 2023. Born 19 October 1950 in Puerto Rico son to the late Pedro Centeno and Juana LaPorte. Destined to become a great leader, Mr. Centeno enlisted in the US Army on 10 November 1975 serving with the utmost distinction and honor for more...

Abram Dial

Abram Dial

Nov 29, 2023

Mr. Abram Dial, 79, of Maxton, North Carolina, went home to be with the Lord on November 29, 2023.

Abram was born on September 29, 1944 to the late Cleotis and Dovie Dial. Abram would be described by his family as a loving husband, father, brother, and grandfather. Those who knew him admired him...

Katherine Mary (Ruszczyk)  Raum

Katherine Mary (Ruszczyk) Raum

Nov 20, 2023

In Loving Memory of Katherine: It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved mother, Katherine. She left this world on November 20, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of love, strength, and kindness. Katherine was a remarkable woman who touched the lives of all who knew her. The daughter of Frank and Kate Ruszczyk,...

Alice Thompson Benton

Alice Thompson Benton

Nov 18, 2023

Alice Thompson Benton, 85, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord on November 18, 2023.

Alice was born in Saint Pauls, NC on January 29, 1938, daughter to the late James ‟JC” Council Thompson and Maggie Arnett Thompson. Along with her parents, Alice is proceeded in death by her husband Benny Benton...

Stephenie Lynn Hughes

Stephenie Lynn Hughes

Nov 17, 2023

Stephenie Lynn Hughes, 40, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on November 17, 2023. Born on March 18, 1983 in Cumberland, NC, Stephenie was the daughter to the late George Hughes and Janee Welker.

Stephenie made a living as a construction worker, employed with Jackson Roofing. She had...

Cw4 James Gilbert Castillo (Ret)

Cw4 James Gilbert Castillo (Ret)

Nov 14, 2023

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of James Gilbert Castillo, born on July 29, 1948, in Los Angeles, California. Surrounded by the love of his family, James departed this world on November 14, 2023, leaving behind a legacy of courage, dedication, and unwavering love.

James, known to many as a...

Maudie Leone (Bradshaw)  Mclamb

Maudie Leone (Bradshaw) Mclamb

Nov 11, 2023

Maudie B McLamb, 95, of, Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Valley Pines Adult Care Home.

Maudie was born in Sampson County on July 22, 1928 to the late Richard and Lettie Bell Bradshaw. She was a loving and wonderful wife, mother, grandmother and sister. She never ever met a stranger that didn’t become...

James "Jimmy" Erdman Baker Jr

James "Jimmy" Erdman Baker Jr

Nov 4, 2023

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of James "Jimmy" Erdman Baker Jr, 77, a beloved resident of Cumberland County, who peacefully died in his home in Hope Mills, North Carolina on November 4, 2023.

Born in Cumberland County, NC on December 4, 1945, James was the cherished child of James...

Stephen Michael Raines

Stephen Michael Raines

Nov 1, 2023

Master Sergeant Stephen Michael Raines (US Air Force Retired), age 60, peacefully passed away on November 1, 2023. Born on November 21, 1962, in Niagara Falls, New York, he was the son of the late Roy Clyde Raines and Betty Lou Journey Raines. A natural leader, Mr. Raines fulfilled his destiny by enlisting in the US Air Force...

Mitchell Harvey Bunnells

Mitchell Harvey Bunnells

Oct 24, 2023

Mitchell Harvey Bunnells, 58, of Fayetteville, died in Mount Gilead, North Carolina on October 24, 2023.

Mitchell was born in Cumberland County, NC. on December 8, 1964 to the late Wilbert Bunnells and Frances Clark Bunnells. After earning his degree, he worked as a Certified Substance Abuse Counselor then went on to work with...

Olisa Marie Nyadongo

Olisa Marie Nyadongo

Oct 22, 2023

Olisa Marie Nyadongo, 20, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on October 22, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley medical Center.

Olisa was born on October 12, 2003 to parents Rosemary Jones (Romero) and Clever Nyadongo. She was a beautiful soul who would light up the room. She was a wonderful sister and daughter who had...

Treasa Lenor (Godwin)  Ward

Treasa Lenor (Godwin) Ward

Oct 22, 2023

Mrs. Treasa G. Ward, 64, of Lumberton passed away Sunday, October 22, 2023 in UNC Health Southeastern, Lumberton, North Carolina.

Treasa was born in Sebring, Florida on January 3, 1959, daughter to the late Booster Godwin and Leslie Ree Hunt Godwin. She worked as a Knitter in Textiles before retirement and loved her family...

Karen Denice White

Karen Denice White

Oct 15, 2023

Karen Denice White, 51, of Raeford, NC, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 15, 2023.

Karen was born in Raeford, NC. on February 24, 1972 to James McEachern and Geraldine White. She made a living as a Certified Nursing Assistant. She will be greatly missed by his family and...

David Charles Taylor Sr.

David Charles Taylor Sr.

Oct 13, 2023

David Charles Taylor, Sr. 61, of Fayetteville, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 13, 2023.

David was born in Scotland County, NC. on September 4, 1962 to the late L. C. Taylor(1978) and Ethel Davis Taylor(2021). He loved to fish and was an avid TarHeel fan.  He will be...

Dale Richard Miller, Jr.

Dale Richard Miller, Jr.

Oct 9, 2023

Dale Richard Miller, Jr., 49, of Fayetteville, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on October 9, 2023.

Dale was born in Poughkeepsie, NY on March 13, 1974 to the Joanne Miller and the late Dale Miller, Sr. He was an avid fisherman and hunter. He spent time as a boy scout and as an adult,...

Roberta Ethel (Hamilton)  Gaines

Roberta Ethel (Hamilton) Gaines

Oct 8, 2023

Roberta (Berta) Ethel Gaines was born in Philadelphia, PA on December 20, 1935 to the late James Hamilton and Essie Mae McWilliams. In the early 1950’s, “Berta” moved to Wildwood and married her childhood sweetheart and late husband Edward “Lefty” Gaines. The couple were blessed with 10 children.

Over her years living in Wildwood,...

Joann Yerby Atkinson

Joann Yerby Atkinson

Sep 29, 2023

JoAnn Yerby Atkinson, 74, of Fayetteville NC passed away surrounded by her family on Friday, 29 September 2023 in her home.

JoAnn was born in Stockton, CA on December 23, 1948 to the late Hiram P. and Betty Jewart. She is preceded in death by her husband, Nelson Atkinson and her brother David M....

Tae Kyong Parker

Tae Kyong Parker

Sep 29, 2023

Tae Kyong Parker, 83, of Fayetteville, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on September 29, 2023.

Tae was born in Japan on October 28, 1939 to the late Shin’ So Yong and Kim Cha-Soe. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by two brothers, one sister and other family members in Korea. She was an...