Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

May 15, 2018

Mrs Nelly Gomez Diaz, 82, passed away Tuesday, May 15, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Nelly was born in Peru on July 24, 1935 to the late Arnobio Gomez and Eleanor Diaz. She was a homemaker and loved her family very much. She will be greatly missed by all who knew her.

Along...

May 14, 2018

Dateline: Fayetteville

US Army Retired, SFC Leonard P. Fitzgerald, 68, of Fayetteville passed away on May 14, 2018 in his home.

He retired from the United States Army with 20 years of service, and was a paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division, serving two tours overseas in Germany.  SFC Fitzgerald then...

May 13, 2018

David Harold Vega, 60, of Raeford passed away on May 13, 2018. He was the son of the late Santiago and Rosa Vega.

David was an avid UNC and Cowboys fan. He was a loving and caring Husband and Father who adored his family.

David is survived by his Wife; Maria Vega, Son; Carl Vega,...

May 12, 2018

Tabitha Autumn Ryan, 39, of Raeford passed away on May 12, 2018

Tabitha is survived by her Parents; Roy Ryan and Juliee Minter, Paraprofessional; Tonja Jackson, Brother; Nathan Osborne, Sisters; Jeraka Ferguson, and Hannah Minter, as well as many Aunts, Uncles, Nieces, Nephews, Cousins and extended family.

Visitation will be held Wednesday, May 16, 2018...

May 9, 2018

Richard E. Floyd, a.k.a. Ricky or Rick, son of Earl Clinton & Mona Faye (Hooks) Floyd, was born November 7, 1956 in Whiteville, North Carolina. Later raised by his father and step-mother Ruth Floyd in Parkton, North Carolina.

On June 3, 1977 Ricky was united with his beautiful wife Kathleen H. Robinson of Fayetteville, North Carolina. They...

May 4, 2018

Dateline: Raeford

Mrs. Joanne Summers, 69, passed away Friday, May 4, 2018 in her home.

Joanne was born in Pittsburgh, PA on February 16, 1949 to the late James and Mary Acosta Krobath. She was a homemaker and loved her family dearly. She will be greatly missed.

She is...

Apr 24, 2018

Iris Brunilda Hash, 41, passed away Tuesday, April 24, 2018 at her residence. Iris was proceeded in death by her mother and father.

Iris was a Veteran of the United States Army, from which she medically retired as a Corporal. Iris was a strong supporter of the Special Forces Regiment for which she did a lot of...

Apr 23, 2018

James Stuart Bill, Age 43, of Grays Creek, departed this life to be with Jesus on Monday, April 23rd, 2018. He was born April 25th, 1974 in Cumberland County.

He is survived by his parents James and Anita Bill, owners of Cape Fear Well and Pump Co.; One sister: Kelly Earley of Grays Creek; three daughters: Courtney...

Apr 16, 2018

Chong Sun Green, 81, of Fayetteville, Passed away at her home on April 16, 2018.

She was Born on April 15,1937 in Sacheon, South Korea. She met and fell in love with her husband Leon while he was stationed in Korea. In 1976 they moved together to the US and settled down in Fayetteville after his retirement...

Apr 14, 2018

Mr. Bobby Lowery (AKA Bobby Stebbins), 68,  of Hope Mills went to be with Jesus in heaven Saturday, April 14, 2018 with his body in the arms of his childhood friend, John Norton.

Mr. Lowery was born November 7, 1949 in Robeson County to the late Clarence and Martha Lowery.  Also preceding him in death are his...

Apr 14, 2018

Linda Marie Buie, 76, passed away the morning of April 14th in Charlotte, NC.

Linda was a wife, a mother, a grandmother, a friend, and a fighter. Linda spent her life focusing on raising her family and loving her grandchildren. Linda Marie Buie was preceded in death by many family members who were taken from the earth...

Mar 28, 2018

Gail Pruitt Crumpler Hup, 69, passed away on March 28, 2018. She was preceded in death by her Parents; Maurice and Gladys Best Crumpler.

Gail Graduated from Cumberland County Schools and was an Alumni of Appalachian State. She was later employed by Cumberland County Schools as a Teacher where she retired after 25 years of service.

Mar 25, 2018

Barry Durand Jones, 58, of Fayetteville passed away on March 26, 2018. He was preceded in death by his Parents; Eddie Clarence Jones, Jr. and Mary Barefoot Jones, and Brother; Dewey Jones.

Barry is survived by his Daughters; Crystal Jones and Julia (Christopher) Jones-Cox, Brother; Eddie Jones, III, Sister; June (Timothy) Tew, and eight Grandchildren.

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Mar 18, 2018

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Pat Loper of 325 N. Cool Springs Street died Sunday, March 18, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 95.

He was born in Washington County, AL on January 18, 1923 to the late Steve T. Loper and Emma Odom Loper. Along with his parents he is preceded...

Mar 10, 2018

Jacklyn Louise Tatum, 65, of St. Pauls passed away on March 10, 2018. She is preceded in death by her parents; Wilbert and Emma Bunnells, and a grandson.

She was a member of Crystal Springs Chapel.

Jacklyn is survived by her Husband; Glenn Tatum, two Sons; William Tatum of St. Pauls, and Anthony Tatum of...

Feb 24, 2018

Dateline: Fayetteville

Ms. Clara J. Meyland, 88, passed away Saturday, February 24, 2018 in Cumberland Village Assisted Living Facility.

Clara was born in Pitt County, NC on October 9, 1929 to the late Alfred and Anna Forbes McLawhorn. She worked as a Bookkeeper/Co-Manager for A&P before retiring. Along with her parents,...

Feb 21, 2018

Richard Clark Caulder, 53, of Hope Mills passed away on Wednesday, February 21, 2018. He was a loving husband, father, son and brother.

Richard was a good friend to many and was loved by all. He was a very caring man and cherished his family. Richard enjoyed spending his free time on his motorcycle.

Richard...

Feb 19, 2018

Dateline: Durham, formerly of Fayetteville

Mr. Ruben Howard Robbins, 63, of Durham, NC passed away Monday, February 19, 2018, due to complications of cancer in Hock Family Pavilion.

Ruben was born in Totz, Kentucky, July 6, 1954. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rev. William H. Robbins and Burdette...

Feb 16, 2018

Grady Wilton Burns, 89, of Fayetteville, formerly of Red Springs, passed away on February 16, 2018. He was born in Robeson County to the late Thomas and Molly Miller Burns. He was preceded in death by his Son; Richard Wayne (Ricky) Burns, four Brothers and one Sister.

Grady served in the US Army and worked in civil...

Feb 12, 2018

Ms. Sarah J. Lee, 73, went home to be with her heavenly father Monday, February 12, 2018 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Sarah was born in Robeson County on October 16, 1944 to the late Wesley Lowery and Alberta Terry. She worked at Kelly Springfield for 28 years before retiring. Along with her parents, she is...