Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

William Dale Oxendine

William Dale Oxendine

May 29, 2024

William Dale Oxendine, 74, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 29, 2024. Born on June 13, 1949, in Columbus County, NC, he was the cherished son of the late Vardell Oxendine and Mable Lee Hunt.

A proud Vietnam Veteran, William served with distinction in the United States Navy. After his military service, he dedicated...

Jacqueline (Eidson)  Huckabee

Jacqueline (Eidson) Huckabee

May 27, 2024

Jacqueline Huckabee, 84, of Raeford, NC was born in Fulton County, Georgia on April 24, 1940 to the late Jack Eidson and Mary Hay and departed this life on May 27, 2024 in Raeford, NC.

Jacqueline was a precise home maker who was a ninja at arts and crafts. She liked to shop and was a faithful...

Kathe Lina Nelson

Kathe Lina Nelson

May 26, 2024

Fayetteville, North Carolina - Kathe Lina Nelson, aged 98, passed away on May 26, 2024, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born in East Prussia, Germany, on April 27, 1926, Kathe led a fulfilling life as a dedicated accountant for Avis Rental Car.

Throughout her life, Kathe exemplified devotion to her family as a loving mother,...

Terry Gray Harris Jr.

Terry Gray Harris Jr.

May 25, 2024

Terry Gray Harris Jr., affectionately known as "TG" and "Bubbas," passed away on May 25, 2024, at the age of 23.

Born on September 2, 2000, in Cumberland County, NC, Terry was the son of Terry Harris Sr. and the late Karen Harris. He worked as a concrete pump operator, a profession where he...

Charlene Havens

Charlene Havens

May 22, 2024

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Blanche (Shepard)  Cox

Blanche (Shepard) Cox

May 22, 2024

Blanche Shepard Cox, 72 years of age, passed away Wednesday, May 22, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville NC.

Blanche was born December 18, 1951 in Columbia South Carolina to the late Pervis William Shepard and Willie Belle Shepard. She was the 2nd eldest of 6 children, 4 preceded her in death....

Ana Hernandez Marrero

Ana Hernandez Marrero

May 20, 2024

Ana R. Hernandez Marrero was a beloved grandmother, mother, and wife during her incredible 79 years of life. She passed away peacefully in the early hours of Monday, May 20th, 2024.

Ana had a long and full life. She was born on April 2nd, 1945, in San Juan, Puerto Rico to two loving parents, Enrique and Estebania....

Marlene (Stewart)  Buie

Marlene (Stewart) Buie

May 14, 2024

Marlene S. Buie, aged 83, of Fayetteville, NC, went home to be with her lord and savior on May 14, 2024 at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center.

Marlene was born in Clinton, NC on May 26, 1940 to the late Bernard Stewart and Betty Pauline Stewart.

She is survived by...

Joyce Ann (Harvell)  Reband

Joyce Ann (Harvell) Reband

May 8, 2024

Joyce Ann Reband went home to be with the Lord on May 8, 2024 after a long-fought battle with cancer.

Born in Germany on October 18, 1962, daughter of Everett Harvell (father) and Pauline Harvell (mother).

Joyce attended Seventy-First High School, class of 1982. She was a loving wife, mother,...

Ssg Benjamin Michael Vanburen

Ssg Benjamin Michael Vanburen

May 2, 2024

SSG Benjamin ‟Ben” Michael Vanburen, 37, a beloved husband, father, son and friend to many, passed away on May 2, 2024 in Oklahoma.

Ben was born in Kansas City, KS on March 18, 1987 to his loving parents Monte Ross Vanburen and Patricia Ann Vanburen. Ben joined the US Army in 2006 and was...

Cray Patty O'Fay

Cray Patty O'Fay

May 2, 2024

Cray O’Fay (Patty), 77, of Hope Mills, passed away on May 2, 2024.

Cray was born in Paris, KY. on September 2, 1946 to the late Joe Fay and Nettie Robb. He served in the United States Airforce where he retired after serving for 24 years. After retirement he made a living working at...

Favian Lestat Pabon

Favian Lestat Pabon

Apr 30, 2024

In loving memory of Favian Lestat Pabon, who was born on November 16, 1992, at Fort Bragg, North Carolina, and departed from us on April 30, 2024, in Niceville, Florida. Favian was the beloved child of Carmen Vassilopanagos and a devoted father of four beautiful children, for whom he poured his heart and soul into creating a loving...

Louise (Lanier)  Butler

Louise (Lanier) Butler

Apr 29, 2024

Louise Lanier Butler, 83, of Lumberton went home to be with her Savior Monday, April 29, 2024 in her home.

Louise was born in Bladen County, NC. on May 9, 1940 to Florence and John Thomas Lanier. Throughout her professional endeavors, she found fulfillment in the realms of production and manufacturing, leaving an indelible...

Sgm Robert Lee Thompson

Sgm Robert Lee Thompson

Apr 27, 2024

SGM Robert Lee Thompson (Ret) enlisted in the army at the age of 17, embarking on a distinguished military career that spanned decades. He honorably served his country through multiple deployments, including three tours in Vietnam and various assignments in Japan, encompassing Chitose, Hakata, Misawa, and Okinawa. Throughout his service, he stationed at notable bases such as Fort...

Isla Caye Christensen

Isla Caye Christensen

Apr 26, 2024

Isla Caye Christensen was born sleeping April 26, 2024 1:44 pm at Womack Army Medical Center, Fort Liberty, NC.

Isla is the daughter of Thomas and Kayleigh Christensen of North Carolina. She is the granddaughter to Rex Morgan and Angela Webb of Kentucky, Debbie Cargen and Doug Dyer of Arizona, and Tina Walsh and...

Zonia Esther Flores

Zonia Esther Flores

Apr 25, 2024

Zonia Esther Flores, born March 4, 1958, went home with our Lord and savior on April 25th, 2024.

She is survived by her children: Alex Flores, Steve Flores, Willie Flores, Yvette Flores; her daughter in law, Priscilla Flores; grandchildren Annibella Alexis Flores and Caleb Flores. She is loved by her family and friends. She...

David Gerald Sippel

David Gerald Sippel

Apr 24, 2024

David Gerald Sippel , 72, of Fayetteville was born June 13, 1951 to the late William and Elanor Goodwin Sippel and departed this life Wednesday, April, 24, 2024 at the VA Medical Center of Fayetteville, NC.

In addition to his parents, Mr. Sippel was preceded in death by one brother, Daniel Sippel.

David was a...

Sunny (Choe)  Lobred

Sunny (Choe) Lobred

Apr 21, 2024

Sunny Lobred, 75, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on April 21, 2024.

Sunny was born in Seoul, Korea on April 2, 1949. She later moved to Honolulu, Hawaii. Sunny also found the love of her life, the late Stanley Lobred, who she later married on May 2, 1995, and they lived a wonderful life...

Jamiyah Nicole Cunningham

Jamiyah Nicole Cunningham

Apr 19, 2024

On April 19th, 2024, in the comfort of her home, Jamiyah departed this life into the presence of the most high God at the age of 8.

Jamiyah left an incredible impression on those who called her daughter, sister, granddaughter, goddaughter, niece, cousin, friend, and student. Jamiyah’s heartfelt spirit, radiant smile and compassionate heart...

Esther Rose (Welch)  Mclean

Esther Rose (Welch) Mclean

Apr 17, 2024

Esther Welch McLean, 79, of Hope Mills died April 17, 2024. She was born in Cumberland County on March 30, 1945 to the late William McDuffie and Lula Reeves Welch. She worked 25 plus year in the textile and manufacturing industries. She enjoyed spending time with friends and family and sharing meals with them. A woman of faith,...