Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Rhonda Ann Thompson

Rhonda Ann Thompson

Jan 8, 2021

On Friday, January 8, 2021, Rhonda Ann Thompson, 55, of Fayetteville, lost a long fought battle with cancer. Rhonda was born in Jersey Shores, Pennsylvania to the late Annie Thompson on May 5, 1965. Rhonda enjoyed cooking for friends and family and loved working in the yard with her plants and flowers.

A celebration of life will...

Jeffrey Glenn Bryson

Jeffrey Glenn Bryson

Jan 8, 2021

Jeffrey Glenn Bryson, 57, passed away Thursday, January 8, 2021 in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital.

Jeff was born in Albuquerque, NM on May 4, 1963, son to Trula Pope Bryson and the late James Levon Bryson. Jeff worked as a Mr. Fixit and could do anything including painting new and older construction homes. Along...

Sawyer Jake Francis

Sawyer Jake Francis

Jan 6, 2021

Infant Sawyer Jake Francis, born Wednesday, January 6, 2021 at 12:11 AM and cradled to rest in the loving arms of his Mom and Dad, Shayna and Cameron Francis at 12:45 AM.

A few brief moments forever etched into the hearts that loved him so very much. For 31 weeks he was wrapped in...

John Edward Lincoln

John Edward Lincoln

Jan 3, 2021

John Edward Lincoln, 77, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, January 3, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. John was born July 29, 1943 to the late Clara Brown Lincoln and John Leslie Lincoln. He was preceded in death by a son, John Edward Lincoln Jr.

John was a Navy Veteran of 21 years and served in...

Sherry Lynn (Musselwhite)  Carlyle

Sherry Lynn (Musselwhite) Carlyle

Jan 2, 2021

Sherry Lynn Carlyle, 63, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, January 2, 2021.

Sherry was born on March 29, 1957 to the late Bill and Shirley Parrish Musselwhite in Cumberland, NC.

A graveside funeral service will be Saturday, January 9, 2021 at 1:30 pm at Cumberland Cemetery on Bingham Drive with Rev. Dustin Whittington officiating. Visitation will...

Fred C. "Butch" Mcmillan

Fred C. "Butch" Mcmillan

2021

Mr. Fred “Butch” Coleman McMillan, 67, of Fayetteville, NC, passed peacefully on Thursday, February 4, 2021 at First Health Hospice House in Pinehurst, NC. He fought a long battle with leukemia and faced his diagnosis with dignity, strength and courage. He was surrounded by his family as he entered eternal rest.

Fred was born...

Billy Wayne Driggers Sr

Billy Wayne Driggers Sr

Dec 24, 2020

Billy Wayne Driggers, Sr

Held by loving family, Billy passed away from covid on Christmas Eve 2020.

Billy, a proud Marine veteran, was born in Bladenboro, NC in 1948. Never afraid to attempt anything, he was a Jack of all Trades and an Entrepreneur. His many passions included frequent family...

Robert Daniel Beasley

Robert Daniel Beasley

Dec 22, 2020

Robert D. “Danny” Beasley, 74, of Fayetteville passed away Tuesday, December 22, 2020 at FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital. Danny was born June 4, 1946 in Robeson County, NC to the late Letha Mae Haithcox Beasley and Belton Beasley Sr. He was preceded in death by his daughter, Karen Jackson Barefoot, brother, Belton “June” Beasley Jr., and sister, Alene...

Harris Scarborough Luther Iii

Harris Scarborough Luther Iii

Dec 21, 2020

Tech Sgt. Harris S. Luther, III (Ret.) completed his final mission Monday night, December 21, 2020 at his residence in Fayetteville, North Carolina with his family by his side.

He was born on January 16, 1948 in Wilmington, NC. He graduated from New Hanover High School, in Wilmington, NC and he enlisted in the...

Savannah Grace Barnes

Savannah Grace Barnes

Dec 18, 2020

Ms. Savannah Grace Barnes, 28, passed away Friday, December 18, 2020.

Savannah was born in Robeson County on June 8, 1992, daughter to Tammie Marie Simmons and the late Hud Barnes. She was a homemaker and will be greatly missed by her family and all who knew her.

She is...

Johnny Vasquez

Johnny Vasquez

Dec 16, 2020

SGM (Ret.) Johnny Vasquez passed on Wednesday, Dec. 16th, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Johnny was born on August 28, 1943 to the late Rudolph Vasquez and Amelia Espitia from East Chicago, Indiana. He was a 30 year Veteran of the United States Army with his final assignment at Ft. Bragg where...

Isaiah Cameron Klusty

Isaiah Cameron Klusty

Dec 15, 2020

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Linda Sheila (Cohen)  Bohn

Linda Sheila (Cohen) Bohn

Dec 15, 2020

Linda Sheila Bohn, 81, passed away Tuesday, December 15, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Linda was born in Bronx, NY on November 26, 1939, daughter to the late Benjamin Cohen and Julie Statman Cohen. She worked as a Telemarketer before retirement.

She is survived by her daughters, Felicia...

George Higdon Gills

George Higdon Gills

Dec 15, 2020

On Tuesday December 15, 2020, George Higdon Gills, passed peacefully at the age of 87 at the home of his daughter surrounded by family.

George was born on March 5, 1933 in Jennings, Florida to Corbet and Emma Gills who preceded him in death. He was the oldest of three children.  He served in...

Ssg Ernesto Navarro

Ssg Ernesto Navarro

Dec 14, 2020

SSG Ernesto Navarro, beloved husband, father, and "Awito," passed on December 14th, 2020, at the age of 61.

He was a proud Manchu that retired as a staff sergeant from the U.S. Army 9th Infantry Regiment to spend more time raising his children with his devoted wife. He found his way back to serving...

1Sg Charles Andrew Plowucha (Ret)

1Sg Charles Andrew Plowucha (Ret)

Dec 13, 2020

1SG Charles ‟Chuck” Andrew Plowucha, (RET), 72, departed this life on Sunday, December 13, 2020.

Chuck was born on April 28, 1948 in New Kensington, Pennsylvania. He grew up in Vandergrift, PA with a strong love of his family and friends as well as a great pride in his Polish-Slovakian American heritage. Chuck was...

Antonio Luis Candelaria Thillet

Antonio Luis Candelaria Thillet

Dec 9, 2020

Antonio Luis Candelaria Thillet, 51, of St. Pauls, passed away Wednesday, December 9, 2020.

Antonio was born in Puerto Rico on March 31, 1969 to Antonio Candelari Rios and the late Gabriela Thillet Sabater. He worked as an Electrician in Construction.

He is survived by his Esposa, Rosa Rentas Pedrogo; hija, Kaishla Candelaria Alvarado and...

Msg William "Bill" Joseph Lavigne Ii

Msg William "Bill" Joseph Lavigne Ii

Dec 2, 2020

MSG William ‟Bill” LaVigne II., 37, passed away Wednesday, December 2, 2020.

MSG LaVigne proudly served his country with no questions asked. He loved his men he served with and proudly called them his brothers. He was and is an American Hero.

MSG LaVigne served with the utmost distinction and...

Ssg Brian Joseph O'Berry

Ssg Brian Joseph O'Berry

Dec 1, 2020

SSG Brian Joseph O’Berry, 39, passed away Tuesday, December 1, 2020 in his home. SSG O’Berry fought valiantly against cancer but unfortunately lost the battle on December 1, 2020 at the age of 39. SSG O’Berry enlisted in the United States Army in 2003 as a 92F, Petroleum Service Specialist and became a Career Counselor in 2010. As...

Edward Eugene Rice

Edward Eugene Rice

Nov 27, 2020

Edward E. Rice, 74, passed away on Friday November 27, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Ed was born in 1946, in Cumberland, Maryland, to the late William and Gladys Rice. Ed was a Vietnam Vet and retired from Goodyear.

His services will be for immediate family only, 5:00...