Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Stacy Eugene Holcomb

Stacy Eugene Holcomb

Sep 21, 2021

Mr. Stacy Eugene Holcomb, 60, of Bladenboro, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, September 21, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  Stacy was born in Mecklenburg, North Carolina on January 12, 1961.  He was the son of Ralph Holcomb and Mary Lou Bickett, who preceded him in death.

Stacy thoroughly enjoyed spending time...

James (Sonnie) Elliott Stewart

James (Sonnie) Elliott Stewart

Sep 13, 2021

1st SGT James Elliott Stewart (Retired), 82, of Fayetteville, NC died on Monday, September 13, 2021 in Columbus County, NC. James was born to the late Burlin Stewart and Gertrude Mullins Stewart on August 19, 1939 in Kanawha County West Virginia.

1st SGT Stewart devoted his life to his country...

Glenda Marie (Carraway)  Gurno

Glenda Marie (Carraway) Gurno

Sep 13, 2021

Mrs. Glenda Carraway Gurno, 71, passed away Monday, September 13, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Glenda was born in Wayne County, NC on August 26, 1950, daughter to the late Marvin Carraway and Julia Strickland Carraway. She worked as a Transcriber in Health Care before retirement. Glenda loved her family...

Linda Sue (Bullock)  Mitchell

Linda Sue (Bullock) Mitchell

Sep 12, 2021

Mrs. Linda Sue Bullock – Mitchell, 67, passed away peacefully at dawn Sunday, September 12, 2021, in ICU at Cape Fear trauma center, Fayetteville surrounded by husband and son.

Linda, an Army brat, born in England, grew up in Fayetteville where she graduated from 71st High School in 1971. In 1972 she married her...

Brenda Carol Turner

Brenda Carol Turner

Sep 12, 2021

Brenda Carol Turner, 54, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021 in her home.

Brenda was born in Cumberland County, NC on July 27. 1967, daughter to the late John Franklin Thompson and Patricia Carol Duncan Thompson. She was a homemaker most of her life and will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

Brenda...

Allan Sinanan

Allan Sinanan

Sep 4, 2021

SSG Allan Sinanan, (Retired), 49, of Hope Mills passed away Saturday, September 4, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Hospital.

Allan was born in Trinidad on November 12, 1971, son to Harold and Sandra Rambahore Sinanan. He was preceded in death by his father.

He is survived by his wife, Jennifer...

Rickey Lee Palmer

Rickey Lee Palmer

Sep 3, 2021

Rickey Lee Palmer, 62, of Fayetteville, NC died Friday, September 3, 2021 at Womack Army Medical Center. Rick was born March 6, 1959 in Cambridge, England to Elizabeth ‟Liz” Mary Iseli and the late Gary Anthony Palmer (Palmisano).

Rick began his adult life by enlisting in the US Army where...

Timothy Wayne Davis

Timothy Wayne Davis

Sep 3, 2021

Timothy Wayne Davis,72, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 3, 2021. He fought a hard battle with Covid 19, and succumbed to the illness, after being a recipient of a lung transplant in October of 2020. Mr. Davis is preceded in death by a son, Ricky Davis and a brother Donnie Davis.

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Pamela Sue Hoff

Pamela Sue Hoff

Aug 28, 2021

Pamela (Pam) Sue Hoff, 60, died Saturday, August 28, 2021.

Pam was born November 7, 1960 in Fayetteville to the late Maxine and Jacob Hoff.

Pam was a graduate of Methodist College and recently retired from the Cumberland County school system.

Funeral services will be Saturday,...

Richard Earl Fleenor

Richard Earl Fleenor

Aug 27, 2021

Mr. Richard Earl Fleenor, 88, of Fayetteville, died on Friday, August 27, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. Fleenor was born in Lecher County, Kentucky on December 19, 1932 to the late John P. Fleenor Jr. and Pearl Wells Fleenor. Richard was a US Air Force Veteran and worked as an Engineer for over 30 years....

Hunter Blake (Cox)  Cox

Hunter Blake (Cox) Cox

Aug 24, 2021

Hunter Blake Cox, 35, of Spring Lake, NC died on Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at his home. Mr. Cox was born in Midland, TX on February 24, 1986 to, his parents, Trenton and Judy Cox. Hunter worked as an Industrial Engineer, and was proud to be a Six Sigma Engineer. During his free time, he enjoyed...

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...