Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Patsy Lee Maynor Lowery

Patsy Lee Maynor Lowery

Feb 28, 2025

Patsy Lee Maynor Lowery, 63, of Hope Mills passed into the Arms of her Lord, Friday, February 28, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Patsy was born in Harnett County, NC on September 15, 1961, daughter to the late Simuel Maynor and Mary Lee Jones Maynor. Patsy was skilled in many vocations: teaching, sewing, home renovations...

Patricia Diane Scharff

Patricia Diane Scharff

Feb 23, 2025

Patricia Diane Scharff, 80, of Raeford passed away Sunday February 23, 2025 in her home surrounded by her family.

Patricia was born in Amsterdam, NY on February 7, 1945 to the late Robert Jordan and Mildred Rockwell Jordan. Patricia worked in retail sales and was a devoted mother, mostly remaining at home taking care of her family. She loved her dog...

W.T. (Pete) Whaley

W.T. (Pete) Whaley

Feb 23, 2025

SSG W.T. Pete Whaley, (Ret), 82, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, February 23, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.

W.T. was born in Martin County, NC on August 4, 1942 to the late William Asa Taylor and Florence Whaley. W.T. Enlisted in the US Army and served over 22 years retiring in 1985. He continued working for the Army...

Jeffie Juanita "Nita" Scoggins

Jeffie Juanita "Nita" Scoggins

Feb 18, 2025

Mrs. Jeffie Juanita ‟Nita” Scoggins, 73, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, February 18, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Jeffie was born in McNairy County, Tennessee on June 25, 1951, daughter to the late Roy Melbourne Moore and Opal Mae Plunk Moore. She worked in retail sales most of her life and was an excellent cook. She loved to travel,...

Derrick Stephen Grubbs

Derrick Stephen Grubbs

Feb 14, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that the family of Derrick "Heavy D" Grubbs, 56, announces his passing on February 14, 2025 in Pinehurst, North Carolina, surrounded by his family. Born on June 16, 1968, in Cheraw, South Carolina, Derrick lived a life marked by dedication, adventure, and an unwavering love for his family.

 Derrick built a career that took him to...

Hector Luis Rodriguez Jr.

Hector Luis Rodriguez Jr.

Feb 5, 2025

Hector Luis Rodriguez Jr. 52, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, February 5, 2025 in Firsthealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Hector, aka Picolo, was born in Brooklyn, New York, on April 23, 1972. His parents are Hector Luis Rodriguez Sr. and Grace Gueits Rodriguez. Since the age of 9, Picolo became paralyzed. He led his life with pure conviction and determination but never...

Rhonda Jean Walter

Rhonda Jean Walter

Jan 31, 2025

It is with profound sadness that we announce the passing of Rhonda Jean Walter, 62, of Rockfish, NC, on Friday, January 31st, 2025. 

Rhonda passed away peacefully after a courageous fight with cancer, surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Rhonda was born on December 21st, 1962 in Dayton, Ohio. She dedicated over 20 years as a bookkeeper for Cumberland County Schools,...

Master Jaiceon Zy'Aire Murchison

Master Jaiceon Zy'Aire Murchison

Jan 30, 2025

Master Jaiceon Zy'Aire Murchison received his wings on January 30, 2025. 

Jaiceon was born on August 13, 2024, to Tornesha Gaines and Shawn Murchison, Jr. He was very loved and adored by his parents, siblings, and grandparents. 

Jaiceon was such a good happy most precious baby in the world. He was so playful and loved laughing and playing with his brothers and...

Hester White Williams

Hester White Williams

Jan 28, 2025

At 91 years of age, Kizzie Hester White Williams, affectionately known as ‘Mom’ or ‘Granny’, passed away on Tuesday morning, January 28th, 2025 at the home of her daughter, Deborah Neu, in Benton, Arkansas.

Hester was born on Tuesday, October 17th, 1933 in Bladenboro, NC to the late Oscar Marvin White and Naomi Ruth Hester. She was a graduate of Bladenboro...

SFC Adam Joshua Scarisbrick

SFC Adam Joshua Scarisbrick

Jan 27, 2025

SFC Adam Joshua Scarisbrick, 46, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 27, 2025 in his home.

SFC Scarisbrick was born in Salt Lake City, Utah on November 5, 1978, son to Ned Scarisbrick and Carol Martin. SFC Scarisbrick served many tours of duty to include Afghanistan over the course of his Sixteen years of service. He is currently assigned as a...

Anna Charles Crews

Anna Charles Crews

Jan 23, 2025

Anna Charles Crews, 71, of Raeford, NC passed away along with her mother, Mary Hussey-Feminello, on January 23, 2025 at her home.

Anna was born on March 14, 1953, to the late Charles Redmond and Mary Kathleen Hussey-Feminello. In life, she worked in the production industry with Black & Decker, from which she retired. Anna was known to be a kind,...

Mary Kathleen Hussey-Feminello

Mary Kathleen Hussey-Feminello

Jan 23, 2025

Mary Kathleen Hussey-Feminello, 91, of Raeford, NC passed away along with her daughter, Anna Crews, on January 23, 2025 at her home.

Mary was born on December 24, 1933 to parents William Curtis Hussey and Beluah Culler. In life, she worked in the medical field as a nursing assistant. Mary was known to make many donations to various churches and hospitals...

Luke Anthony Edwards

Luke Anthony Edwards

Jan 21, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved brother, Luke Anthony Edwards (22) on January 21, 2025. He was born August 14, 2002 in Fayetteville, NC. Luke was a talented athlete, kind, witty, loving, funny and always loved to have a good time and good laugh. He brought so much joy to everyone around him. He was passionate...

Maria Kathleen Arra Shirley

Maria Kathleen Arra Shirley

Jan 20, 2025

Maria Kathleen Arra Shirley, 73, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 20, 2025 in her home.

Maria was born in Cleveland, Ohio on June 16, 1951, daughter to the late Thomas Peter Arra and Mary Grace Arra. After High School, she went to school and became a cosmologist. Maria was a caring mother to her three children, loved to eat her...

Richard Lamb

Richard Lamb

Jan 16, 2025

Richard Lamb, 71, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, January 16, 2025 in his home. 

Richard was born in Cumberland County, NC on September 25, 1953 to the late Betty Bullard. 

Richard worked in sheet rock his whole life. He lived to fish, loved his family, and his children. His mother was his best friend. He will be greatly missed by his family...

TSGT Miguel Santos Aguilar, Jr. (RET)

TSGT Miguel Santos Aguilar, Jr. (RET)

Jan 15, 2025

TSGT Miguel Santos Aguilar Jr., (Ret) of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, January 15, 2025 in Harmony at Hope Mills at the age of 89 with friends and members of his family at his side. 

Miguel was born in El Paso, TX on December 17, 1935, son to the late Miguel Santos Aguilar Sr. and Aida Salazar-Gardea. He joined the US Navy...

Robert Earl Capps, Sr.

Robert Earl Capps, Sr.

Jan 7, 2025

Robert Earl Capps, Sr. 

Born March 31, 1936, in Rockfish, North Carolina to Frances Braddy and Milton Earl Capps. Earl attended Hoke County High School and married Edna Marie Cummings on October 31, 1963, in Jacksonville, NC. They remained happily married until her death on April 3, 2017. Earl died peacefully in his home on January 7, 2025, under the patient...

Carrie Lee Brewer

Carrie Lee Brewer

Jan 5, 2025

Arrangements will be announced by LaFayette Funeral Home.

Andrew Carl Senn

Andrew Carl Senn

Jan 1, 2025

Andrew Carl Senn, 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, January 1, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Born in Pittsburgh, PA, on October 18, 1947, Andrew was the beloved son of the late Andrew Vincent Senn and Martha Ullman Senn. He proudly served his country as a Vietnam Veteran after being drafted into the U.S. Army in 1967....

MAJ Thomas Kern Jones (Ret)

MAJ Thomas Kern Jones (Ret)

Dec 29, 2024

MAJ Thomas Kern Jones, (Ret), of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, December 29, 2024 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 74.

Thomas was born in Akron, Ohio to the late Thomas William Jones and Alta Jean Forrest Jones. Thomas planned from an early age to enlist in the US Army and make it his career. After his retirement...