Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Roberto Ortiz

Roberto Ortiz

Jan 31, 2024

Roberto Ortiz, 61, of Fayetteville passed away Wednesday, January 31, 2024 in his home.

Robert was born in Jersey City, NJ on November 23, 1962, son of Carmen Ana Morales and Ramon Ortiz

He is survived by his wife Janet Hernandez; daughters, Natasha Ortiz, Jizzel Ortiz, and Monica Ortiz; grandchildren,...

Annette (Hunt)  Brewer

Annette (Hunt) Brewer

Jan 30, 2024

Annette Hunt Brewer, 70, of Fayetteville, NC, went to her heavenly home on January 30, 2024.

She is preceded in death by her father Rev. Ray Hunt, Mr. Alfred Hunt, and sister Jeannette Hunt Maiden, and Jeneeta Laureano.

Mrs. Brewer is survived by her beloved husband of 53 years, Larry...

Ricky Bennett

Ricky Bennett

Jan 28, 2024

Ricky Bennett Sunrise    9/24/1958 Sunset      1/28/2024

Ricky Burnett, 65 of Lumberton Passed away Sunday, January 28, 2024 in UNC Southeastern Regional Medical Center.

Rick was born in Hamlet, North Carolina on September 24, 1958 to the late Blease Bennett and Nellie Hatcher Bennett.

Rick leaves behind...

Emma Nolasco Rosado

Emma Nolasco Rosado

Jan 25, 2024

Emma Nolasco Rosado

June 18, 1934- January 25, 2024.

Our dear mother Emma Nolasco Rosado sadly passed away on January 25, 2024, at the age of 89 after a courageous battle with cancer surrounded by loved ones who will continue to honor her legacy by living their lives...

Ricky Enmon Locklear Jr.

Ricky Enmon Locklear Jr.

Jan 24, 2024

Ricky Enmon Locklear Jr., 37, of Fayetteville, died in Stedman, North Carolina on January 24, 2024.

Ricky was born in Fayetteville, NC. on September 20, 1986 to Doris Strickland-Dudley and Ricky Enmon Locklear Sr.  He was a US Army Veteran of 12 years, and he made a living as a Radio Technician on Fort...

Loretta (Brzeg)  Wagner

Loretta (Brzeg) Wagner

Jan 21, 2024

In Loving Memory of Loretta Brzeg Wagner

Loretta Brzeg Wagner, a remarkable woman of strength, independence, and kindness, passed away peacefully, just shy of her 85th birthday in Kannapolis, North Carolina on January 21st.  Born in Detroit, Michigan, she was preceded in death by her parents, Bronisalus Brzeg and Stephanie Trawczynski Brzeg, and her...

Leroy Thomas

Leroy Thomas

Jan 16, 2024

Leroy Thomas, 81, of St. Thomas Virgin Islands, died in Fayetteville, North Carolina on January 16, 2024.

Leroy was born in St. Thomas Virgin Islands on September 15, 1942 to Valdamar Thomas and Gladys Hindricks. Leroy served his beloved country in the US Air Force, he also worked for the city of New York...

Msg Joseph Gary Long

Msg Joseph Gary Long

Jan 13, 2024

MSG Joseph Gary Long (US Army Retired), 84, passed away on January 13, 2024. Joseph was born on September 3, 1939 in Los Angeles, California, to the late Ralph Gale Long and Lois M. Philpot. Destined to become a great leader, Mr. Long enlisted in the US Army on January 29, 1976 serving with the utmost distinction and...

Carolyn June (Barnett)  Soliday

Carolyn June (Barnett) Soliday

Jan 12, 2024

Carolyn June Soliday, 89, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on January 12, 2024, at Wickshire Creeks Crossing Nursing Home in Raeford, NC.

Carolyn was born on December 27, 1934, to the late Thomas N. Barnett and Florence Spurgeon. She worked as a financial assistant before her retirement. She was a 71-year member of the...

David Hiram Wilson

David Hiram Wilson

Jan 10, 2024

1SG (RET) David Wilson passed on 10 January 2024.

He was born to parents Joe and Mary Wilson of Oklahoma in Ft. Smith Arkansas. He lived in Arkoma Arkansas and was a 1972 graduate of Spiro High School. Upon graduation he joined the Army in the signal Corp where he proudly served for 21...

Belinda Ann Smith

Belinda Ann Smith

Jan 9, 2024

Belinda Ann Smith, 69, of Fayetteville, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away Tuesday, January 09, 2024 in Cape Fear Valey Medical Center.

Belinda was born in Cumberland County on March 01, 1954 to Dorthy Louise and Oscar Smith. She will be greatly missed by her family and friends.

She is...

Spc Jonathan Evan Patterson

Spc Jonathan Evan Patterson

Jan 8, 2024

Jonathan Evan Patterson, beloved husband and father, passed away on Monday, January 8, 2024, at the age of 22.

Jonathan was born in Pinehurst, North Carolina on September 7, 2001 to Lacy and Barbara Patterson. Since birth, he was a member of the Heritage Church of God, Vass, North Carolina.

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Jaden Cierra Smith

Jaden Cierra Smith

Jan 7, 2024

Jaden Cierra Smith, 22, of Fayetteville, died in Louisville, KY on January 7, 2024.

Jaden was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina on August 23, 2001 to Jennifer and Christopher Smith. She Was loved by so many and will be greatly missed by her family and friends. Jaden is preceded in death by her...

Josue Yamil Rentas

Josue Yamil Rentas

Jan 7, 2024

Josue Yamil Rentas, 30 of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, January 7, 2024.

Josue was born in Broward County, Florida on January 30, 1993 to William and Ramonita Figueroa Rentas. Josue served in the US Army and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He is preceded in death by his grandfather, William...

Daniel Justin Parry

Daniel Justin Parry

Jan 5, 2024

PV2 Daniel “Justin” Parry was born in Cumberland County on April 18, 1993 to Tiffany Blackwell Peters and Jack Daniel Parry. He graduated from Lakes High School in Washington, in 2011 and joined the US Army serving as a Combat Medic Specialist Paratrooper with the 82nd Airborne Division. Daniel will forever be in out hearts, and he will...

Elizabeth (Rivens)  Childress

Elizabeth (Rivens) Childress

Jan 1, 2024

Elizabeth Huberta Childress, 67, of Raeford, NC departed this life and went home to be with her Lord on January 1, 2024 at First Health Moore Regional Reid Heart Center.

Elizabeth was born in Washington DC on December 12, 1956 to the late Hubert D. Rivens and Hattie Mae Taylor. She was a devout...

Helen Cora Becker

Helen Cora Becker

Jan 1, 2024

Helen Cora Becker, 63, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on January 1, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Helen was born in Washington DC on February 21, 1960 to the late Claire Cramer and Rose O’Connell.

She is preceded in death by her parents; husband John Becker; son Johnathan Becker; and grandsons John Nappier...

Jayson "Jay" Joseph Ruiz

Jayson "Jay" Joseph Ruiz

Dec 30, 2023

Jayson “Jay” Ruiz, 61, of Parkton, North Carolina, passed away on December 30th, 2023, surrounded by his family.

Jay was born in New York on August 11th, 1961, to William “Bill” Ruiz and Carmen Ruiz.

He is survived by wife, Diana; mother, Carmen Ruiz; father, William Ruiz; sister Sandra Elissa Ruiz “Liza”; nephew Jaryde Slade;...

Irina Schura (Hoelzer)  Anderson

Irina Schura (Hoelzer) Anderson

Dec 27, 2023

Irina S. Anderson, 84, of Hope Mills, NC went home to be with her savior Wednesday, December 27,2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Irina was born in Karlsruhe, Germany on May 24,1939 to Rudolf Hoelzer and Maria Schwefel. She is preceded in death by her husband, Michael Anderson, and her son, Marcus Anderson....

George Noble Gantt

George Noble Gantt

Dec 24, 2023

George Noble Gantt, 99, of Columbia, South Carolina, passed away on December 24, 2023, in Raeford, North Carolina. He was born on August 3, 1924. George was a hardworking and intelligent man who took pride in his achievements. He began his career working for USPS and later started a successful dry-cleaning business in Brooklyn, which expanded to Queens. Despite...