Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Linda Jean Rhodey

Linda Jean Rhodey

Apr 19, 2016

All services to be held in Arizona.

Infant Michael Walter Foster

Infant Michael Walter Foster

Apr 18, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Infant Michael Walter Foster passed away Monday, April 18, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He is survived by his parents, William Walter Foster and Michelle Lee (Pirtle) Foster of Fayetteville; maternal grandparents, Myrinda Sue Pirtle and Michael Gene Pirtle; paternal grandparents, Flora Ann Foster and Billy Ray...

Raymond Lewis Brock Jr.

Raymond Lewis Brock Jr.

Apr 18, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

At the break of dawn Monday, April 18, 2016 another Massey Hill pirate crossed that river into Heavens Doors.

Raymond Lewis Brock Jr. 85, a Fayetteville native and proud Massey Hill alumnus died at the Coventry House of Siler City where he resided the final months of his...

Dennis Alvin Townsend

Dennis Alvin Townsend

Apr 16, 2016

Dateline:  Hope Mills

Mr. Dennis Alvin Townsend, 74, passed away Saturday, April 16, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Dennis was born in Cumberland County on October 8, 1941, son to the late Dennis Marvin Townsend and Bonnie Kate Dean Townsend. Dennis served in the US Army and was a Vietnam Veteran. He worked...

Robert Perry Hyde

Robert Perry Hyde

Apr 12, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Mr. Robert Perry Hyde, 91, passed away Tuesday, April 12, 2016 in UNC Hospital at Chapel Hill.

Robert was born in Edgecombe County, son to the late George Lewis Hyde and Mary Elizabeth Lamb Hyde. He joined the US Army in 1943 receiving his pilot’s license. He served as...

Marvin Jernigan

Marvin Jernigan

Apr 11, 2016

Incomplete

Paula Jo Kelley

Paula Jo Kelley

Apr 7, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Paula Jo (Kenrick) Kelley, 49, passed away Thursday, April 7, 2016.

Paula was born to Charles and Delores (Hendrix) Kenrick on May 24, 1966 in Woodward, OK. She grew up in Yukon and Binger, OK and attended Yukon Elementary Schools and Binger High School graduating with the class of...

Sfc Jose Antonio Irizarry (Retired)

Sfc Jose Antonio Irizarry (Retired)

Apr 3, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

SFC Jose Antonio Irizarry, (Retired) passed away Sunday, April 3, 2016 in his home at the age of 54.

Jose was born in Puerto Rico on March 14, 1962, son to Eduardo Irizarry and Ana Flori Lopez Irizarry. SFC Irizarry served for 21 years in the US Army before...

Walter Feodorov

Walter Feodorov

Mar 28, 2016

Dateline: Fayetteville

Mr. Walter Feodorov, 91, passed away Monday March 28, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Walter was born in Brooklyn, NY on January 22, 1925 to the late John and Anna Barborka Feodorov. After High School he attended the Manhattan Conservatory of Music playing the Violin. He retired...

Harold Buddy Oxendine

Harold Buddy Oxendine

Mar 23, 2016

Dateline: St. Pauls

Mr. Harold “Buddy” Oxendine, 62, of St. Pauls passed away Wednesday, March 23, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Harold was born in Dillon, SC on June 6, 1953 to Harvey D. Oxendine and Margaret Louise Locklear Oxendine. Harold was a Painter by trade and was preceded...

Kelli Dawn Rabano

Kelli Dawn Rabano

Mar 17, 2016

Dateline: Fayetteville

Ms. Kelli Dawn Rabano, 46, of Fayetteville, went to meet her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on Thursday, March 17, 2016.

Kelli was born May 5, 1969, the daughter of Kathryn Woodring Burgess and Rudy Rabano. She was known for her zest for life, enjoyed traveling and was a...

Msg (Retired) Edward Gillet Brodey Jr.

Msg (Retired) Edward Gillet Brodey Jr.

Mar 6, 2016

Dateline:  Raeford

Master Sergeant (Retired) Edward Gillet (Ed) Brodey Jr. passed away Sunday, March 6, 2016 in his home.

Edward Gillet Brodey Jr. was born in Lewes, Delaware on 7 January 1947 to Evelyn Mae (Russell) and Edward Gillet Brodey.

He attended Georgetown High School and in his senior...

Jeffrey Lynn Wesner

Jeffrey Lynn Wesner

Feb 25, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Mr. Jeffrey Lynn Wesner Jr., 30, passed away Thursday, February 25, 2016.

Jeffrey was born in Lebanon, PA on October 1, 1985 to Jeffrey and Christine Stangl Wesner. Jeffrey worked in construction and plumbing. He is preceded in death by a sister, Melissa Wesner.

He is survived...

Abraham Cruz

Abraham Cruz

Feb 22, 2016

Dateline:  Raeford

Mr. Abraham Cruz, 33, of Raeford passed away Monday, February 22, 2016 in his home.

Abraham was born in Puerto Rico on October 27, 1982 to Angel M. Cruz and Ismaly Hernandez Cruz. He Joined the US. Army after high school serving tours of duty to Afghanistan and Iraq...

Jennifer Dawn (Wurmnest)  Smith

Jennifer Dawn (Wurmnest) Smith

Feb 22, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Mrs. Jennifer Smith, 40, of Fayetteville went to her heavenly home Monday, February 22, 2016 in Carolina Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.

Jennifer was born in Decatur, IL. on August 11, 1975. She was a licensed Cosmetologist and a great mom and wife. Jennifer was known as Fer-Fer or Bright...

Katy Lee (Welsh)  Davis

Katy Lee (Welsh) Davis

Feb 13, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville, NC

Mrs. Katy Welsh Davis, 78, passed away Saturday, February 13, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Davis was born in Hoke County on July 22, 1937 to William M. Welsh and Lula Florence Reeves Welsh. Katy graduated from Hope Mills High School in 1955. She married...

Brian Keith Ratley

Brian Keith Ratley

Jan 29, 2016

Dateline:  Fayetteville

Mr. Brain Keith Ratley, 45, passed away Friday January 29, 2016.

Brian was born in Cumberland County on November 24, 1970 to Elbert Wade Ratley Sr. and Carolyn Clark Ratley.  His father preceded him in death.

Brian is survived by a son, Suade Whitley of Fayetteville; his...

Eva Mae Davis (Jordan)  Dean

Eva Mae Davis (Jordan) Dean

Jan 23, 2016

Dateline:  Parkton

Ms. Eva Mae Davis Dean, 97, passed away Saturday, January 23, 2016 in her home.

Eva was born in Hoke County on April 3, 1918 to the late Eddie and Sinabell Stevens Jordan. She is preceded in death by her husbands, W.M. Davis and Roy L. Dean, sons, William...

Digno Gardon Genavia

Digno Gardon Genavia

Jan 20, 2016

Dateline: Sanford

Mr. Digno Gardon Genavia, 59, passed away Wednesday, January 20, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Digno was born in the Philippines on October 20, 1956 to the late Jose Genavia and Juliana Gardon. He was a Graphic Artist for a Publishing company in the Philipines before moving...

James Alson Culbreth

James Alson Culbreth

Jan 9, 2016

Dateline:  Hope Mills

Mr. James “Jimmy” Culbreth, 70, passed away Saturday, January 9, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical center of complications from Pneumonia.

Jimmy was born in Cumberland County on February 28, 1945 to Howard A. Culbreth Sr. and Helen Melton Culbreth. He is preceded in death by his father,...