Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Sfc William Grant Depew

Sfc William Grant Depew

Jun 9, 2020

SFC William Grant DePew, 35, passed away on June 9, 2020 in Gunnison, Colorado. Will was born in Jackson, Illinois on October 21, 1984 to Sally Short and Leonard DePew, who have since passed.

At the time of his death, Will was stationed at Fort Bragg, North Carolina.

Will grew...

Fred Heygood Carr

Fred Heygood Carr

Jun 9, 2020

Fred Heygood Carr, Sr., 74, left this earth to be with the Lord our God on June 9, 2020.

Fred was a loving husband, a caring father, and a doting grandfather to 9 grandchildren and 8 great-grandchildren.

He was an E4 in the Army where he served a tour in Vietnam. After returning from Vietnam,...

Connie Jean (Welch)  Pike

Connie Jean (Welch) Pike

Jun 8, 2020

Mrs. Connie Jean Pike, 63, of Fayetteville died Monday, June 8, 2020.

Connie was born September 14, 1956 in Atchison, Missouri to Dorothy Wood Welch and the late Kenneth Welch. She had a love for horses, dogs, flowers, crossword puzzles and nature.

Along with her father, Kenneth Welch, Connie was predeceased by numerous relatives and...

Joseph Kirkshaw Stewart

Joseph Kirkshaw Stewart

Jun 8, 2020

Joseph Kirkshaw Stewart known as Jabby was born on November 1st, 1971 to JD & Listine Stewart of Fayetteville, NC. Jabby was a hard worker and loved to be outside. He loved life itself and never met a stranger. Everyone who knew him called him Unk.

He was preceded in death by his mother Lessie Listine Stewart....

Margie Hartman Bland

Margie Hartman Bland

Jun 1, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mrs. Margie Hartman Bland, 72, passed away peacefully Monday, June 1, 2020 in her home with her family by her side.

Margie was born in Cumberland County on March 15, 1948, daughter to the late John Russell Bell and Marilyn Jackson Bell Chavis. She worked at Black and...

Victor Alexander Iwanski

Victor Alexander Iwanski

May 25, 2020

Mr. Victor Alexander Iwanski, 40. Our beloved son, passed away on Monday, May 25, 2020.

Victor was born in Panama City, Panama on October 20, 1979, son to Richard and Maria Torres Iwanski.

Victor loved fishing, fantasy board gaming, boating, computer gaming, history, loved his family and friends, especially spending...

Bill Glenn Swink

Bill Glenn Swink

May 25, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Bill Glenn Swink, 70, passed away Monday, May 25, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Bill was born in Gaston County, NC on November 18, 1949, son to the late Archie and Dorothy Hawkins Swink. He worked as an Electrician for Watson Electric Company in Charlotte...

William "Bill" Berkey

William "Bill" Berkey

May 21, 2020

Memorial services for 1SG (Ret) William “Bill” Brian Berkey, Age 55, will be held Saturday, June 20, 2020, 1PM at the Special Forces Association on 4990 Doc Bennett Rd, Fayetteville, NC 28306.

1SG (Ret) Bill Berkey died May 21, 2020, at his home in Raeford, NC. Bill was born February 12, 1965 in Glendale, Arizona. He graduated...

Infant Preston Ray Bryant

Infant Preston Ray Bryant

May 20, 2020

Dateline: Raeford

Infant Preston Ray Bryant, our beloved baby boy was called to his eternal resting place on Wednesday, May 20, 2020.

He entered this world on May 20, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC, born to his loving parents, James and Rachel Diaz Bryant. Preston was...

Stephen John Thornton

Stephen John Thornton

May 13, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

MSG Stephen John Thornton, Retired, passed away Wednesday, May 13, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family at the age of 63.

Steve was born in Nassau County, NY on November 21, 1956, son to Joseph and Edith Dibble Thornton. MSG Thornton served 20 years in the...

Enriqueta Perez

Enriqueta Perez

May 13, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mrs. Enriqueta Perez, 94, died Wednesday, May 13, 2020. She was born October 19, 1925 in Cuba. Enriqueta was a homemaker, military wife to Felix Perez and a loving mother to three sons.

A memorial service will be held at a later date at Sandhills State Veteran Cemetery....

Jorge Luis Davila-Alamo

Jorge Luis Davila-Alamo

May 9, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Jorge Luis Davila-Alamo was born August 11, 1952 in Santurce, Puerto Rico.  He was the son of the late German Davila-Correa and the late Cristobalina Alamo.  He departed life May 9, 2020 at the age of 67, in his beloved home, surrounded by his family.

Jorge attended Baldorioty de Castro Vocational High School...

Joseph John Trinko "Joe"

Joseph John Trinko "Joe"

May 5, 2020

Dateline: Southern Pines

Joseph John Trinko, ‟Joe”, 53, passed away Tuesday May 5, 2020 in Duke University Medical Center.

Joe was born in Milwaukee, WI on November 15, 1966, son to Diane Machesky Trinko and the late John Arthur Trinko. Along with his father he is preceded in death by...

Ralph Julius Camus

Ralph Julius Camus

May 3, 2020

An obituary is not available at this time for Ralph Julius Camus. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Soraya Cheryl Clark

Soraya Cheryl Clark

May 2, 2020

Mrs Soraya Clark, age 53, passed away on May 2, 2020. Soraya was born in Weston-Super-Mare, United Kingdom, to Saied Sobhkhiz and Wendy Burrisson. Soraya is survived by her husband Joe Clark of Hope Mills, N.C, and her two children, Marine LCPL Andrew Clark of San Diego, Calif., and South View High School student Kelly Clark. She is...

Margaret Louise Locklear

Margaret Louise Locklear

Apr 28, 2020

Ms. Margaret Louise Locklear, 88, went to her heavenly home Tuesday, March 28, 2020 surrounded by her children.

Margaret was born in Dillon County, SC on June 1, 1931, daughter to the late Quilla Lowery and Lilly Locklear. She was a member of Family Community Baptist Church and was a homemaker, raising her children...

Steven Joseph Vanderhoef

Steven Joseph Vanderhoef

Apr 27, 2020

Mr. Steven Joseph Vanderhoef, 53, died Monday, April 27, 2020.

Mr. Vanderhoef was born May 7, 1966 in Queens, NY to Thomas Richard Vanderhoef and the late Talua Fatu Vanderhoef. After serving in the US Army for several terms he retired and took an interest in drawing and painting showing his awesome talent for...

Msg Jerry Godwin Lewis (Retired)

Msg Jerry Godwin Lewis (Retired)

Apr 23, 2020

MSG Jerry Godwin Lewis, (Retired), 83 of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 23, 2020 in Harnett Woods Nursing Home.

Jerry was born in Hickory, NC on September 11, 1936, son to the late Homer and Alice White Lewis. He joined the US Army in 1955 serving for almost 24 years. During his time in...

Carolyn Alice (Clark)  Ratley

Carolyn Alice (Clark) Ratley

Apr 21, 2020

Ms. Carolyn Clark Ratley, 72, went to her heavenly home, Tuesday, April 21, 2020 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Carolyn was born in Robeson County on October 28, 1947, daughter to the late Durant and Alice Parker Clark. She worked at Kelly Springfield before retirement and was a member of Family Community Baptist...

Sfc Frank Michael Eqlivitch (Retired)

Sfc Frank Michael Eqlivitch (Retired)

Apr 19, 2020

Frank Michael Eglivitch, (RETIRED) age 70, was called to his eternal resting place on April 19, 2020. He entered this world on May 14, 1949 in Wilkes-Barre, PA, born to the late Frank and Genevieve Eglivitch.

He is survived by his wife of 50 years, Patricia Day; 3 daughters Michele Alaimo, Windy Henderson and...