Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Jacob Augustus (Bud) Hoff

Jacob Augustus (Bud) Hoff

Aug 21, 2021

Jacob Augustus (Bud) Hoff, 87, died Saturday, August 21, 2021. Jake was born on November 14, 1933 in Preble Co., Ohio to the late Carl and Goldie Hoff. He was a veteran in the US Air Force.

Jake loved and served his Savior and Lord in his daily life/ he served as a Deacon,...

Xavier Gilmour-Gonzalez

Xavier Gilmour-Gonzalez

Aug 19, 2021

Infant, Xavier Gilmour-Gonzalez, passed away August 19, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center.

Xavier will forever remain in the hearts of his parents, Parker Gilmour and Viviana Gilmour-Gonzalez, of the home; one sister, Briela Angeline Gilmour-Gonzalez, of the home; maternal grandparents, Angelica Gonzalez, of Leominster, MA and Harrison Gonzalez, of...

1Sg Garvin Walker (Retired)

1Sg Garvin Walker (Retired)

Aug 19, 2021

1SG Garvin Walker, (Retired), 81, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

1SG Garvin was born in Cincinnati, OH on April 20, 1940, son to the late Laura Almon. Garvin joined the US Army after High School and retired after 28 years of service. 1SG Garvin was a proud...

Karen Nobles Harris

Karen Nobles Harris

Aug 19, 2021

Karen Nobles Harris, 55, passed away Thursday, August 19, 2021 in Highsmith Rainey Hospital surrounded by her family.

Karen was born in Cumberland County on February 17, 1966, daughter to Donald Hugh Nobles and Teresa Louise Maxwell Nobles. She worked as a Data Entry Clerk and was a member of Antioch Church of God....

Sfc Steven Richard Gamble (Retired)

Sfc Steven Richard Gamble (Retired)

Aug 16, 2021

SFC Steven Richard Gamble, (Retired), passed peacefully into the arms of his loving Savior on Monday August 16 at Moore Regional Hospital surrounded by his loved ones.

Steven was born on Jan 19, 1958, in Providence, Rhode Island. He was the son of Richard Hobert Gamble and the late Harriet Leithed. In addition to...

Maxine Hoff

Maxine Hoff

Aug 15, 2021

Kathryn Maxine Hoff, 86, died August 15, 2021. Maxine was born October 24, 1934 in Cumberland County to the late Malcolm (Mack) and Mary Register.

At an early age Maxine would catch the bus every Saturday to go downtown and take music lessons from Mrs. Bell. Her desire was to be able to play...

Harold "Melvin" Dove

Harold "Melvin" Dove

Aug 9, 2021

Mr. Harold “Melvin” Dove, 90, passed away Monday, August 9, 2021 surrounded by his loved ones.

Melvin was born February 20, 1931 at the Dove home-place on Hope Mills/Parkton Road. He was the youngest child of Gordon Daniel Dove and Sudie Thaggard Dove. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by...

Brian Olin Smith Sr.

Brian Olin Smith Sr.

Aug 6, 2021

Brian Olin Smith, Sr., 69, passed away Friday, August 6, 2021 in his home.

Brian was born in Norfolk, VA on October 3, 1951, son to the late Jasper Smith and Kathleen Doris Whitaker.

He is survived by his wife, Princess Sesay; sons, Eric Austin, Brian Smith Jr. and Darian...

Brietta Jamine Ruschman

Brietta Jamine Ruschman

Jul 31, 2021

Brietta Jamine Ruschman, 45, of Colonial Heights, VA, died on July 31, 2021.  Ms. Ruschman was born in Brooklyn, NY on March 9, 1976. She served her country in the US Coast Guard and later in the US Army.

She is survived by her mother, Carolyn McGhee, of Fayetteville, NC; two daughters, Adora Ruschman...

Joann Hardison Noel

Joann Hardison Noel

Jul 30, 2021

Ms. JoAnn Hardison Noel, 59, passed away tragically Friday, July 30, 2021 at her home.

JoAnn was born in Dublin County, NC on August 22, 1961, daughter to the late Dal W. Hardison Sr. and Lucille Best Hardison.

Ms. Noel was a great mother and grandmother. She loved animals especially...

Daniel Junco

Daniel Junco

Jul 21, 2021

Daniel Junco, 49, of Fayetteville, died in Suffolk, Virginia on July 21, 2021.

Daniel was born in Westcovina, CA. on February 5, 1972 to Angel Junco and Ducila Monterrey. He made a living as an over the road truck driver, tirelessly moving freight to keep America thriving. He will be greatly missed by his...

Diane Marcheal (Thomas)  Fitzsimmons

Diane Marcheal (Thomas) Fitzsimmons

Jul 20, 2021

Mrs. Diane Marcheal Thomas Fitsimmons, 55, passed away Tuesday, July 20, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Diane was born in Weatherford, TX on February 21, 1966, daughter to the late Joseph Franklin and Nelda Rea Smith Thomas.

Diane was a great mother and grandmother and best friend to...

Pricilla (Wilkins)  Maldonado

Pricilla (Wilkins) Maldonado

Jul 19, 2021

Mrs. Pricilla Maldonado, 60, passed away Monday, July 19, 2021 in her home.

Pricilla was born on August 4, 1960 in Tortola, British Virgin Islands, to the late Ezekiel and Constancia Wilkins. She worked as a Pastry Chef for resorts before her retirement and was very involved in the Methodist Church in New Jersey...

Smsgt Glen Rhea Celcer (Retired)

Smsgt Glen Rhea Celcer (Retired)

Jul 18, 2021

SMSGT Glen Rhea Celcer, (Retired), passed away Sunday, July 18, 2021 in his home.

Glen was born in Oklahoma City, OK on April 17, 1944, son to the late Arvle Glen Celcer and Bonnie Elizabeth Shull Celcer. Glen joined the US Air Force in 1964 and retired after 27 years of service in 1991....

William "Buddy" Cornett Jr.

William "Buddy" Cornett Jr.

Jul 13, 2021

William B. Cornett, III, better known as Buddy, passed away unexpectedly in his home on or before July 13, 2021. He was a long time resident of Spokane, and was often seen with his German Shepherd, Endie. Buddy was born July 13, 1956, in Augsburg, Germany. He was a football standout at Seventy-First High School, and received a...

Leo Chen

Leo Chen

Jul 11, 2021

Infant Leo Chen passed away Sunday, July 11, 2021 in Womack Army Medical Center. Preceding Leo in death were his maternal grandmother, Jean Finnegan; and his paternal grandfather, We Le Chen.

He is survived by his parents, Ray Chen and Allison Finnegan Chen of Sanford, NC; a sister, Emerson Chen, of the home; maternal...

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara

Jul 10, 2021

Kazuko Yamanoha Yara, 86, of Fayetteville, died in Wilmington, North Carolina on July 10, 2021.  Mrs. Yara was born in Paia, Maui in Hawaii and retired as a bookkeeper at the Fort Bragg Federal Credit Union.

She is survived by her son Michael Yara (wife, Rosario); her daughters Kay Yara, Geri Yara, Lois Yara...

Robert Dale Wiles Sr.

Robert Dale Wiles Sr.

Jul 10, 2021

SGT Robert Dale Wiles Sr (retired), 91, passed away at his home on Saturday July 10, 2021 surrounded by his loving family. Robert was born in Hamilton County, Indiana, to the late Frank C. Wiles and Lovie Mae Hill. Along with his parents, he was preceded in death by his loving and faithful wife, Jeanette Wiles, one sister...

John A. Donnan Jr. (Us Army Retired)

John A. Donnan Jr. (Us Army Retired)

Jul 9, 2021

SFC John Ambrose Donnan (Retired), 85, of Fayetteville, passed away July 9, 2021 at his home. SFC Donnan was surrounded by his loved ones for the duration of his final mission and most difficult battle.

SFC Donnan was born on April 29, 1936 in Lancaster, PA to the late John Ambrose Donnan Sr. and...

Wanda Faye Farrar

Wanda Faye Farrar

Jul 3, 2021

Wanda Faye Nance, 75, passed away Saturday, July 3rd, 2021 in her daughter’s home surrounded by her loving family.

Wanda was born in Columbus County North Carolina on July 29, 1945, daughter to the late Truett Hudson Nance and Mary Dorothy Freeman-Nance. Wanda graduated High School from Massey Hill Classical High School in 1963....