Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Dian Otstott
Jun 6, 2025
Dian Otstott, 75, of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully on Friday, June 6, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Dian was born in Sampson County, NC on March 29, 1950. She was preceded in death by her parents Bernard and Betty Stewart as well as several of her siblings.
Dian is survived by: Ron Christopher Otstott (son), Scotty (grandson), Everleigh and Leia...
George Mayuga Amador
Jun 2, 2025
George Mayuga Amador, 73, passed away peacefully at home on June 2, 2025, surrounded by his loving family.
Born on March 27, 1952, in Cavite, Philippines, George grew up in the close-knit town of Indang alongside his parents and seven siblings. As a young adult, he moved to Olongapo City where he and his wife, Remie, began building a life together...
Herbert Franklin Eason, Jr
May 29, 2025
Herbert Franklin Eason, Jr. 71 of Hope Mills, NC born July 22, 1953, in Harnett County departed this earth to join our heavenly father on May 29, 2025, surrounded by loved ones and his pastor. He is preceded in death by his parents Herbert Franklin & Helen Joyce Eason, and his brother Billy Eason.
Frank, as many knew him as is...
Ira Maurice Roberts
May 26, 2025
Ira Roberts, born in Antigua on May 2, 1944. He was a shining light in the lives of all who had the privilege of knowing him. His journey on this earth was one marked by laughter, compassion, and towards the end he had unwavering faith in God. His passing has left a void in the hearts of his family, friends...
Kelly Ann Roberts
May 18, 2025
Kelly Ann Roberts of Fayetteville, North Carolina, age 63, was born in Waterloo, Iowa and passed away Sunday, May 18th at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Kelly is survived by her brother Gerald (Jerry) Roberts of Fayetteville, North Carolina; a sister Carol (Roberts) Oeltjenbruns of Clayton, North Carolina and a brother James (Jim) Roberts of Madison, Wisconsin; two daughters,...
Dianne Frances Smith
May 16, 2025
Dianne Frances Smith, 76, of Spring Lake, NC passed away peacefully Friday May 16, 2025 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by family and friends.
Dianne was born Feb 11, 1949 in Las Alamos, NM to the late Henry Odell Jenkins and late Nettie May Hobbs Jenkins.
Dianne retired from Harnett County Schools, Anderson Creek Dental, and Huff and Huff...
Dorthy Marie Page
May 11, 2025
Dorthy Marie Page, 70, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on May 11, 2025 at her home surrounded by family.
Dorthy was born on March 10, 1955 to the late Bennie Junior Matthews and Lurene Culick. In life, she was an outdoorsy woman who enjoyed going fishing, tending to her garden, and going to her camper at the beach in Sneads Ferry,...
SGT Angel Luis Manzueta
Apr 30, 2025
In Loving Memory of Angel Luis Manzueta April 17, 1996 – April 30, 2025.
Angel Luis Manzueta, age 29, unexpectedly passed away on April 30, 2025. Angel was born on April 17, 1996 to parents, Luis Manzueta and Raquel Checo in Manhattan, NY. Angel was a twin and brother of Ashley Manzueta, Kayla Castro, and Chelsea Manzueta, respectively.
Angel had always strived...
Carressia Leanne Smith
Apr 28, 2025
Carressia Leanne Smith, 38, of Raeford, North Carolina, passed away on April 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Carressia was born on September 17, 1986 to Jake Barry Maynard, Sr. and Patricia Lynn Hollingsworth.
She was a fun and loving spirit who everyone enjoyed being around. She was a wonderful sister, mother, wife, and friend to all that knew her.
She...
Richard Daniel Thacker
Apr 23, 2025
Richard Daniel Thacker, 58, passed away on 4/23/2025 in Raeford, NC after a short battle with cancer. Born on August 10, 1966, in Man, West Virginia, Richard lived a life marked by dedication to his work, deep love for his family, and a warm spirit that left a lasting impression on everyone he met.
Richard was the store manager at O'Reilly...
Barbara Ann Joyner
Apr 17, 2025
Barbara Ann Joyner was born July 23,1955 in Kinston North Carolina. She was the only daughter born to Roy Lee Sheppard and Ruby Mae Belton Sheppard.
She entered eternal rest early Thursday morning April 17, 2025 at her residence in Fayetteville, NC.
Barbara grew up in Kinston NC and attended Kinston High School, later in life she studied at Fayetteville Technical Community...
Corey James Gaines
Apr 16, 2025
*In Loving Memory of Corey J.**
October 20, 1973 – April 16, 2025
Corey J. was a gentle soul whose love knew no bounds. As large as his presence was, so was his heart—filled with kindness, generosity, and unwavering devotion to his family and community. Though he had no children of his own, he wholeheartedly embraced his nieces, nephews, and younger cousins,...
SGT David Cory Vierwinden
Apr 14, 2025
SGT David Cory Vierwinden, 73, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 14, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
David was born in Fresno, California on October 6, 1951. He was born to the late Teunis Cornellius Vierwinden and Lucille Mae Phillips Vierwinden.
He is survived by his wife Dinh Vierwinden; daughter Sue Maloney; a grandson, Zainal Maloney and a granddaughter,...
Suk Kyong Szafranski
Apr 12, 2025
Suk Kyong Szafranski, 78, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 12, 2025, due to a hit and run incident. She was transported by ambulance to Cape Fear Valley Hospital where she passed away from her injuries. Suk Kyong was born in Korea on December 5, 1946, and was married to CW3 (Ret.) Paul Szafranski, whom she met in 1972...
Roswitha Victoria Emerson
Apr 10, 2025
Roswitha "Rose" Emerson, 81 of Fayetteville passed away Thursday, April 10, 2025, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Roswitha was born in Strasbourg, France on May 11, 1943, daughter to the late Wilhelm Mueller and Theresia Buttner Kuhn. She loved crocheting, gardening and swimming, but mostly, she loved her family. She will be greatly missed by her family all who knew...
Brenda Kay Johnson
Apr 7, 2025
Brenda Smith Johnson, age 80, passed away on April 7, 2025. Brenda was born in Hope Mills, NC to Basil and Lena Dew Smith on February 21, 1945. Brenda married Harold Johnson on April 4, 2004, in St. Augustine, Florida.
She was preceded in death by her parents, Basil and Lena Smith; spouse, Harold Johnson; and sister, Judith Riley.
Brenda was a...
Wanda Faye Peden Cox
Apr 5, 2025
Wanda Faye Peden Cox, 87, was born in Artesia, New Mexico on September 8, 1937. She went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at her son’s house in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by her loving family. She was preceded in death by her husband, Victor (Ray) Cox; parents, Thomas and Lenora Peden, and sister, Vonnie and...
Deborah "Debbie" Ialeen Fail Dreczko
Apr 2, 2025
Deborah “Debbie” Ialeen Fail Dreczko, 65, from Fayetteville, NC, went to be with the Lord on April 2, 2025. She passed peacefully at Baptist Hospital in Kentucky.
Debroah was born in Cumberland County, NC on July 4, 1959, daughter to the late Faison and Ann Fail. Deborah worked as a Horticulture specialist before retirement and loved gardening, hummingbirds, reading, and thunderstorms....
Romona Lynn Schermerhorn
Apr 2, 2025
Romona Lynn Schermerhorn, 63, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 2, 2025 surrounded by her loved ones.
Romona was born on April 14, 1961 to the late Ray Cole and Theresa Greco. Romona had a love for cooking, sailing away on a cruise, and her family. She was very caring and would do anything for anyone if they needed help.
She...
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