Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Sfc James Boyd Tankesly (Ret)

Sfc James Boyd Tankesly (Ret)

Jun 4, 2023

James was born on December 31, 1947 and is remembered by his friends and family as a loving husband, father, grandfather, great-grandfather, and uncle. After his retirement from the US Army (SFC Ret) he worked for many years at the House of Raeford.

James is survived by his wife, Kathryn Brown; daughters Mindy Tankesly,...

Angel Luis Molina Real

Angel Luis Molina Real

May 31, 2023

MSG Angel Luis Molina Real (Ret.), 67, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Wednesday, May 31, 2023 in his home.

Angel was born at his grandparent’s house in Santurce, Puerto Rico on January 8, 1956 to father, Maximiliano Molina and mother, Aida Real. He served in the US Army for over 27 years and retired...

Ahmed Morales Lopez

Ahmed Morales Lopez

May 19, 2023

Ahmed Morales Lopez, 69, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, May 19, 2023 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Ahmed was born in Humacao, Puerto Rico on March 20, 1954 son to the late Miguel Morales Ruiz and Celina Lopez Araut. Mr. Lopez enjoyed playing Dominos with friends and family, watch Cowboy movies and shows,...

Regina Litia Durr

Regina Litia Durr

May 12, 2023

Regina Litia Durr, 31, of Fayetteville, NC went home to her LORD Friday May, 12, 2023.

Regina was born at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Bragg, NC on September 28, 1991 daughter of Malia A. Durr, of Fayetteville, NC and Reginald E. Durr, of Meridian, MS. She was self-employed in the hospitality industry and...

Msg Sherman Lee Sutton

Msg Sherman Lee Sutton

May 6, 2023

Sherman Lee Sutton age 67 a resident of Fayetteville NC, passed away on May 6, 2023, at home with his loving family.

Sherman was an Airborne Ranger Master Sargent serving 23 years in the US Army, after retiring he was employed as a Government Contractor Systems Administrator. He was preceded in death by his...

John Robert Campbell

John Robert Campbell

May 1, 2023

John Robert Campbell, 73, died Monday, May 1, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

John was born in Laurinburg, NC on March 4, 1950 son to the late James Eady and Mary Clark. He made a living as a truck driver, tirelessly moving freight to keep America thriving. Along with his parents he...

Domingo Antonio Tavarez Rodriguez

Domingo Antonio Tavarez Rodriguez

Apr 28, 2023

MSG Domingo Antonio Tavarez Rodriguez, (Retired), 53, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, April 28, 2023.

Domingo was born in the Dominican Republic on June 4, 1969 to Mario Julio Tavarez and Grecia Mercedes Rodriguez. He worked in the Dominican Republic for the National Department of Investigations and was part of the Puerto Rico National...

Joseph Aaron Scott

Joseph Aaron Scott

Apr 28, 2023

Joseph Aaron Scott, 36, of Fayetteville, NC died Friday, April 28, 2023.

Joseph was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 23, 1987 son to Christopher Scott and Michelle Menah. He worked as a Laborer in the Construction Industry, loved life, and spent his time fishing, drawing pictures, designing tattoos....

Deborah Davis

Deborah Davis

Apr 24, 2023

Deborah Renee Davis, 60, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Monday, April 24, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Deborah was born in Fayetteville, NC on January 23, 1963 to the late James and Evelylena Tolbert. She is preceded in death by her husband, William Henry Davis IV and a son, Jame Davis. ...

Ssg Clyde Arnold Saunders

Ssg Clyde Arnold Saunders

Apr 23, 2023

SSG Clyde Arnold Saunders Jr., 64, of Fayetteville, NC died April 23, 2023.

Clyde was born in Yonkers, NY October 7, 1958 son to the late Clyde Arnold Saunders Sr. and Doris Louise Robinson. After graduating high school Clyde enlisted in the United States Army where he would retire in 1996. He earned his...

Elizabeth Esther Victor

Elizabeth Esther Victor

Apr 20, 2023

Missionary Elizabeth Esther Victor, aged 77 years resident of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday April 20th 2023, in the comfort of her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Elizabeth was born in Secunderabad, Telangana, India on July 8th 1945 to the late Rev J John Jannu and Anna Matilda Jannu. Her late husband was...

Marjeane Williams

Marjeane Williams

Apr 19, 2023

Marjeane Williams, 85, of Fayetteville, NC died Wednesday, April 19, 2023 at Haymount Nursing and Rehab Center.

Marjeane was a loving mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother. She was born in Tewksbury, MA on December 2, 1937. Growing up in Brookline and Dedham, MA she graduated from Dedham High School in 1955....

Timothy James Shannon

Timothy James Shannon

Apr 16, 2023

Timothy James Shannon was born on February 7, 1990, and passed away on April 16, 2023, at the young age of 33. He is survived by his father Richard Shannon Jr., his mother Dianne Carter, stepfather Patrick Carter, his fiancé Richelle Secor and grandmother, Carlene Sandhagen-Connolly. He is also survived by his siblings Michael Shannon, Jonathon...

Etta "Beth" Elizabeth Carroll

Etta "Beth" Elizabeth Carroll

Apr 12, 2023

Etta Elizabeth ‟Beth” Carroll, 35, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, April 12, 2023 in Grand Strand Regional Medical Center.

Beth was born in Halifax County, NC on September 11, 1987, daughter to Ovid Carroll and Lisa Johnston Carney. Beth was such a loving and giving person. Some of her loves were the Beach, Camping,...

Msg Roland David Hanks

Msg Roland David Hanks

Apr 9, 2023

MSG Roland David Hanks, 53, of Fort Bragg passed away Sunday, April 9, 2023 at his home at Fort Bragg, NC. MSG Hanks was born in Carlisle, PA on September 24, 1969 to the late Robert D. Hanks (SFC, RET) and Lore Pfeiffer Hanks. Growing up, Roland was the comedian and performer in the family. He loved music...

Cathey Sue (Ramsey)  Rogers

Cathey Sue (Ramsey) Rogers

Apr 8, 2023

Cathey Sue Rogers, 76, of Fayetteville, NC died Saturday, April 8, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Cathey was born in Bixby, OK November 12, 1946 daughter to Finis T. Ramsey and Betty Jo Olden. She graduated with a Bachelor’s Degree in Nursing from Central State University now known...

Paul Mitchell Edge

Paul Mitchell Edge

Apr 1, 2023

Paul Mitchell Edge, 61, of Fayetteville, NC died Saturday, April 1, 2023 at his home.

Paul was born in Cumberland County, NC on August 26, 1961 son to the late John Pink Edge and Annie Mae Bartholomew. He made a living as a General Contractor and enjoyed working in construction....

Florence Gale (Hundley)  Palazzo Rudolph

Florence Gale (Hundley) Palazzo Rudolph

Mar 23, 2023

We are sad to announce the passing of Florence Gale Palazzo Rudolph (nee Hundley) of Supply, North Carolina. She died at age 82 on March 23, 2023 in Charleston, South Carolina after a brief illness.

Gale was born on May 11, 1940 in Logan, West Virginia but lived most of her life in Akron,...

Mary Lou (Heriford)  Shirley

Mary Lou (Heriford) Shirley

Mar 23, 2023

Mary Lou Shirley, 89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Thursday, March 23, 2023 in Autumn Care of Fayetteville.

Mary was born in Green Castle, MO on February 20, 1934 to the late Charles and Bertha Heriford. She loved the outdoors, Hunting, Fishing and just being out in the country. Along with her parents, Mary...

Hugh Neilson Griffith

Hugh Neilson Griffith

Mar 21, 2023

Mr. Hugh Neilson Griffith, 90, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Tuesday, March 21, 2023 in his home surrounded by his loved ones.

Hugh was born in New York, NY on September 18, 1932, son to the late Vernon Whiteford Griffith and Minnie Neilson Griffith. He served in the US Army from 1953 to 1955...