Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Nancy Denise (Kinlaw)  Rider

Nancy Denise (Kinlaw) Rider

Apr 6, 2021

Nancy Denise Kinlaw Rider, 48, passed away Monday, April 6, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nancy was born in Fort Sill, OK on July 16, 1972 to Julia Louise Williams Kinlaw and Bruce Warren Kinlaw. She worked in Real Estate and was pursuing her Real Estate License. She was also a homemaker,...

Leon Edward Small Jr.

Leon Edward Small Jr.

Apr 4, 2021

Mr. Leon Edward Small Jr., 55, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away suddenly at his home on Sunday, April 4, 2021.  Leon was the son of Leon Edward Small, Sr. and Eva Rose Cashwell, who preceded him in death.  He was also preceded in death by his two brothers, James Williams and Malcolm Lyons.

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James Ernest Clark

James Ernest Clark

Mar 30, 2021

Mr. James Ernest Clark, 79, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away suddenly at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Monday, March 30, 2021 from complications of severe pancreatitis.

Ernest, as he was known by his family, was the son of Durant Clark and Alice Parker Clark, who preceded him in death. He was also...

Frank Ross Dupin

Frank Ross Dupin

Mar 23, 2021

Chief Warrant Officer IV (Retired) Frank Ross Dupin, aged 94, passed away in the evening hours on March 23, 2021, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. He would have turned 95 on June 15, 2021. He was born to Artemis Fredericka Businick Dupin in Lake Charles, Louisiana, where he was nicknamed “Bosey” or “Bo” to distinguish him from his father,...

Hector Luis Martinez

Hector Luis Martinez

Mar 23, 2021

Mr. Hector Luis Martinez, 52, passed away Tuesday, March 23, 2021, at St. Barnabas Hospital Bronx County, New York. He was born to the late Luis Martinez and Maria Lopez on March 24, 1968.

Hector loved spending time with his family and was a New York Mets fan. He enjoyed...

Amy Gladys Strickland

Amy Gladys Strickland

Mar 21, 2021

On Sunday, March 21st, 2021, Amy Gladys Strickland, loving daughter, sister, spiritual warrior and friend to many, was called home to be with the Lord at the age of 39.

Amy was born on July 24th, 1981 in Fayetteville, NC to Danny and Ok Strickland.  She graduated from Douglas Byrd High School in 2000....

Dorothy Mae (Benson)  Byrd

Dorothy Mae (Benson) Byrd

Mar 19, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Mae Byrd passed away Friday, March 19, 2021 at the age of 71.

Dorothy was born March 8,1950, daughter to the late Byron and Virginia Benson. Mae retired from Purolator after over 30 years as a line inspector. Mae, loved her family very much and would do anything for them. She loved...

Matthew Lloyd Arnold

Matthew Lloyd Arnold

Mar 17, 2021

Mr. Matt Arnold, 32, passed away unexpectedly Tuesday, March 17, 2021. He was born on October 30, 1988 in Greenville SC. Matt enjoyed spending time with his daughters and family and he loved to fish. He was a fan of Duke Basketball and enjoyed living his best life.

He is survived by his parents,...

Kathleen Autry Koester

Kathleen Autry Koester

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Kathleen Autry Koester, 88, died peacefully Tuesday, March 16, 2021 after a brief illness. She was born to the late Hughie Autry and Susan Autry on October 21, 1932 in Sampson County NC. Kathleen was a homemaker and loved spending time with her family. She also loved gardening, and cooking.

Mrs. Koester is...

Nancy Elizabeth Thompson

Nancy Elizabeth Thompson

Mar 16, 2021

Mrs. Nancy Elizabeth Thompson, 77, passed away on Tuesday, March 16, 2021 in her home. She was born August 5, 1943 to the late Bill Clark and Maggie Ivory Clark in Robeson County NC. Nancy was a wonderful wife and mother and she loved to spend time with her family

She was preceded in...

Anthony Gordon Jackson

Anthony Gordon Jackson

Mar 14, 2021

It is with deepest sorrow that we announce the death of Anthony Gordon Jackson who left this life on March 14, 2021, at the age of 30; much too soon. He was predeceased by his mother and truest friend, Kizzie Jackson, his grandfather, Freddie Gordon Williams, and his grandmother Margaret Ann Wright. He is survived by his father,...

John Robert Covington

John Robert Covington

Mar 12, 2021

John Robert Covington, 70, passed away Friday, March 12, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

John was born in Troy, NC on July 22, 1950, son to the late Hubert Linder Covington Sr. and Margaret Henderson Covington. John graduated High School from Fayetteville Senior High School and attended and graduated with a Bachelors...

Ricky Lanier Burnett

Ricky Lanier Burnett

Mar 11, 2021

Mr. Ricky Lanier Burnett, 61, passed away on Thursday, March 11, 2021 in Womack Army Medical Center.

Ricky was born in Anniston Alabama, to the late Theorphilus Johnson and Ada Bell Caver, on June 16, 1959. Mr. Burnett was a highly decorated Veteran of the US Army and most recently worked as a Wire...

Ralph Mcpherson Jr.

Ralph Mcpherson Jr.

Mar 10, 2021

Mr. Ralph McPherson Jr, 66, passed away on Wednesday, March 10, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Mr. McPherson worked for Hercules Steel in Fayetteville for many years, most recently as a Salesman.

Ralph is preceded in death by his father, Alfred McPherson; and brother, Ricky McPherson

He is...

Carmen Joseph Depaulo Iii

Carmen Joseph Depaulo Iii

Mar 6, 2021

SFC Carmen Joseph DePaulo III, 36 of Fayetteville, formerly of Lyme, Connecticut, passed away March 6, 2021. SFC DePaulo was assigned to A Company, 3d Battalion, 3d Special Forces Group (Airborne).

SFC DePaulo was born on September 10, 1984 in Jacksonville, Florida. He attended Old Lyme High School in Old Lyme, Connecticut, graduating in...

William Henry Davis Iv

William Henry Davis Iv

Mar 2, 2021

Mr. William Henry Davis IV, 60, passed away on Tuesday, March 2, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

William, a native of Fayetteville, was born to Judy Lee Whitaker and the late William Henry Davis III on October 12, 1960. He worked in the Automobile Industry and was a salesman for many years....

Lula Mae Smith

Lula Mae Smith

Feb 27, 2021

Mrs. Lula Mae Smith, 90, passed away in her home on Saturday, February 27, 2021. She was born to the late James Floyd Blount Sr. and Mary Ward Blount on April 17, 1930 in Tobermory, NC.

Lula Mae was the wife of the late William Nash Smith Sr. and a homemaker for many years....

James Greer Simmons

James Greer Simmons

Feb 23, 2021

Mr. James "Jim" Greer Simmons, 88, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

James was born in Caldwell County, NC on May 4, 1932, son to the late James Henry Simmons and Bessie Ida Greer Simmons. He retired from the US Navy as an EN1 and was a Vietnam...

Kum Ae Jones

Kum Ae Jones

Feb 23, 2021

Mrs. Kum Ae Jones (Nam Goong), 70, passed away Tuesday, February 23, 2021 in her home surrounded by her loved ones.

Kum Ae was born in South Korea on August 5, 1950, the seventh child of the late Nam Goong Gyu and Han Hung Sun.  She married the love of her life, CW4 Clifford Jones in 1978...

Donald Eugene Lanko

Donald Eugene Lanko

Feb 22, 2021

Mr. Donald Eugene Lanko, 77, passed away on Monday, February 22, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born to the late Michael and Mary Lanko on April, 14, 1943 in Uniontown, Pennsylvania.

Donald was a graduate of Trenton State College in New Jersey where he earned and received a Bachelor’s Degree. He worked as...