Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Ronald Oris Swann

Ronald Oris Swann

Mar 2, 2020

SFC (ret) Ronald O. Swann a.k.a Ronny O, passed away March 2, 2020. He was born April 15, 1942 in Tullahoma, Tennessee to Curtis and Jewel Swann, both deceased. He was married to his beautiful wife Irene Swann for 52 years. He is survived by her and their 3 children; Sandy (Sandini-pinni) with Bryce Nusbaum, Suzie (Susanna-panna) with Teddy...

Estela Digamon Maniquis

Estela Digamon Maniquis

Feb 21, 2020

Estela Digamon Maniquis, 72, passed away peacefully on February 21, 2020. She was born on December 21, 1947 in Oroquieta City, Philippines. She was preceded in death by her parents Ret. Col. Narciso/Basilisa Digamon and her husband Jose “Jun” Maniquis.

She was survived by her four children and family; Elaine and husband Casil, Eleanor...

Sfc Gil Alberto Ortiz Calderon

Sfc Gil Alberto Ortiz Calderon

Feb 16, 2020

SFC Gil Alberto Ortiz Calderon, Age 42, passed away Sunday, February 16, 2020 at his home

SFC Ortiz Calderon was born in Puerto Rico on July 28, 1977 to Gil A. Ortiz-Aviles and Teresa Calderon-Berrios. He attended high school in Puerto Rico and furthered his studies at the University of Puerto Rico-Humacao receiving his...

Jimmy Dale Holifield

Jimmy Dale Holifield

Feb 14, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

MSG Jimmy Dale Holifield, (Retired), 80, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, February 14, 2020.

Jimmy was born in Charleston, MO on April 26, 1939 to the late Amos and Mary Blanche Alvey Holifield. He was a Master Sergeant with the US Army serving over 22 years. He went on to work with the...

Luis Ernesto Martinez

Luis Ernesto Martinez

Feb 7, 2020

Luis Ernesto Martinez, 82, died Friday, February 7, 2020, at his home after an extended illness with family and a caregiver by his bedside.

Luis was born in Puerto Rico to the late Fermin and Conrada Serrano Martinez. He worked in New York as a chef for over twenty years.

The family will have a...

Rosalie Bernadine Francique

Rosalie Bernadine Francique

Jan 30, 2020

Ms. Rosalie Bernadine Francique was born September 20, 1930 in La Digue St. Andrews, Grenada, West Indies. She was one of five children born to Thimoteous Francique and Louisa William. As a young girl, Mr. Rosalie loved to run and walk all over her beloved Grenada. Ms. Rosalie always wore a big smile, but her heart was...

Calvin Douglas Porter

Calvin Douglas Porter

Jan 27, 2020

Dateline: Hope Mills

Calvin Douglas Porter, 25, of Hope Mills NC, passed away Monday, January 27, 2020 as a result of a traffic accident.

Calvin was born July 27, 1994, in Fayetteville, NC, to Jerry and Lynda Porter.

Calvin worked for almost 3 years at Black...

Msg Nathan Lee Goodman

Msg Nathan Lee Goodman

Jan 14, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville, NC

Master Sergeant Nathan Lee Goodman, Age 36, was born May 10, 1983 in Pasadena, CA; he passed away January 14, 2020 in Eloy, Arizona. Nate was assigned to Alpha Company, 2nd Battalion, 3rd Special Forces Group (Airborne) at Fort Bragg, North Carolina as the Operations Sergeant for Operational Detachment - Alpha...

Ssg Ian Paul Mclaughlin

Ssg Ian Paul Mclaughlin

Jan 11, 2020

SSG Ian Paul McLaughlin, Age 29, gave the ultimate sacrifice on Saturday, January 11, 2020 while proudly serving his country in Kandahar, Afghanistan. Ian was a proud soldier as well as a perfect example of what a husband, father and son should be.

Ian was born August 1, 1990 in Newport News, VA. He...

Ezell Brown

Ezell Brown

Jan 6, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Ezell Brown, 64, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, January 6, 2020 in the Fayetteville VA  Medical Center after a lengthy illness.

Ezell was born in Gilmore, AK to the late Rozell and Irene Brown. Along with his parents he was preceded in death by a brother, Henry Brown and two sisters Betty Brown...

Josefino Cordero

Josefino Cordero

Jan 6, 2020

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Josefino Cordero, 88, went home to be with Jesus Monday, January 6, 2020 in his home surrounded by his family.

Josefino was born in Puerto Rico on November 28, 1931 to Alfonso and Paula Colon Cordero. He worked as a Security Guard at the Ryan Center in New York before retirement.

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Johnny Dale Hawkins

Johnny Dale Hawkins

Jan 2, 2020

Johnny Dale Hawkins, 59, of Fayetteville, died Thursday, January 2, 2020 a Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in South Haven, Mississippi to Jullie Hawkins Watkins and the late Bobbie Hawkins.

Memorial services will be at a later date.

Johnny is survived by his wife, Sarah Hawkins; one son, Johnny Hawkins;...

Harold Durant Clark

Harold Durant Clark

Jan 1, 2020

Harold Durant Clark, 70, died Wednesday, January 1, 2020.

Harold was the youngest son of Alice and Durant Clark. He is survived by his son, Jamie Clark of Arkansas, his brother, James E. Clark of Hope Mills, and his sister, Carolyn Ratley of Fayetteville.

Harold served in the U.S. Navy. He was an avid sports...

William Kenneth Stevenson

William Kenneth Stevenson

Dec 26, 2019

Dateline: Fayetteville

SFC William Kenneth Stevenson, (Retired), 86, passed away Thursday, December 26, 2019 in the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville.

William was born in Logan, WV on December 25, 1933 to the late Alfred Stevenson and Marie Jackson Copley. He retired from the US Army, was a Vietnam Veteran...

Irma Augusta (Ihrig)  White

Irma Augusta (Ihrig) White

Dec 19, 2019

An obituary is not available at this time for Irma Augusta (Ihrig) White. We welcome you to provide your thoughts and memories on our Tribute Wall.

Solomona James Olo "Troop"

Solomona James Olo "Troop"

Dec 10, 2019

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Solomona James Olo, aka ‟Troop” was born in Anniston Alabama on July 10, 1987. Troop transitioned to his heavenly home on December 10, 2019.

Troop is preceded in death by his father Solomona Foloifo Olo. Both grandfather’s James Sanford Stewart and Olo Foloifo.

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April Dru (Hatley)  Britton

April Dru (Hatley) Britton

Dec 9, 2019

Dateline: Rockingham

April Dru Britton, 37, of Rockingham passed away on Monday, December 9, 2019 with her family by her side. She was preceded in death by her husband, Keltys Jimmerson, Jr. and son Austin.

April was always the light in the room. With her bubbly charm and outgoing personality, she never met a stranger....

Gloria Jean (Mccullough)  Adams

Gloria Jean (Mccullough) Adams

Dec 5, 2019

Dateline: Fayetteville

Gloria Jean McCullough Adams, 78, passed to the arms of Jesus Thursday, December 5, 2019 surrounded by her family and loved ones.

Gloria was born on January 9, 1941 to Samuel and Susie McCullough. Gloria accepted Christ early in life and was faithful to his word until he...

Linda Sue Ray

Linda Sue Ray

Dec 2, 2019

Linda Sue Ray, 66, of Fayetteville, died December 2, 2019. She was born May 10, 1953 to the late Thomas Ervin and Ethel Mae Dyer Waller.

A graveside funeral service will be held Saturday, December 4, 2020 at 1:00 pm at Cumberland Cemetery, Bingham Drive, Fayetteville, NC, with Rev. Jerry Groves officiating.

Linda is survived...

Jose Gutierrez-Trejo

Jose Gutierrez-Trejo

Dec 2, 2019

Jose Gutierrez-Trejo, born September 18, 1936, in the town of Tolcayuca Hildago, Mexico.  He peacefully passed away December 2, 2019 at his daughter’s home surrounded by his close friends, wife, and family.  Jose Gutierrez-Trejo is survived by his wife Rebeca, his daughters, Margarita, Silvia, Rebecca, Gabriela and son Jose Gerardo, 14 grandchildren and 16 great grandchildren.

Jose...