Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Dorothy L. Cummings
Feb 28, 2026
Dorothy Locklear Cummings of Rowland, North Carolina began her earthly life October 18, 1947 and began her transition into eternity on February 28th, 2026. She was preceded in death by her parents, Ashley and Sarah Locklear; a brother, Fennie Lloyd “Fuzzie” Locklear and a grandson, Andrew Cummings. She leaves behind to cherish her memories; her husband of 59 years, Cornelius...
Jerry Leon McDaniel
Feb 27, 2026
Jerry Leon McDaniel peacefully entered his eternal rest on February 27, 2026, after a long battle with multiple health challenges. He was a lifelong builder, carpenter, and gifted “fix-it” man. He proudly served in the U.S. Army during the Vietnam era.
Jerry was a devoted member of his community in Salters, South Carolina, and a longtime member of Union Presbyterian Church....
John Michael Player
Feb 27, 2026
John Michael Player, 76, of Fayetteville, NC, was born May 7, 1949 to the late Ervin Player and Elsie Suggs and passed from this life on February 27, 2026 in Woodland Nursing Home of Fayetteville.
He was loved and will be greatly missed.
Mary Kristine Mathews
Feb 22, 2026
Mary Reist Mathews, born December 8th, 1951 (74), passed away at her home in Fayetteville, NC on February 22nd. Mary was born at Carson City Hospital, raised near North Star, Michigan, graduated from Ithaca High School and attended Michigan State University. Mary joined the Army after college and moved to North Carolina where she became a paratrooper with the 18th...
Barbara "Webb" Pittman
Feb 21, 2026
Barbara “Webb” Pittman, 77, of Raeford passed to the arms of Jesus Saturday, February 21, 2026 in her home.
Barbara was born in Scotland County on January 10, 1949, daughter to the late William Thomas Webb and Frances Louise Cook Webb.
Barbara loved her family and was the best Nana to her grandchildren, great-grandchildren, great-nieces, nephews and all extended family. She loved...
Corinna Anne Wright
Feb 21, 2026
It is with deep sorrow we share that Corinna A. Wright (Keaffaber), 56, passed away Feb 21, 2026 at her home in Hope Mills, NC. She was a beloved wife, mother, grandmother and friend.
She is survived by her husband Arnold Wright; sons, CJ (Clarence) Clark, Corwin Clark, Ryan Wright; daughter Destini Hazelwood (Wright); 7 grandchildren, Gracie (Kristen) Clark, Chayton Clark,...
Ean Alexander Gaskins
Feb 20, 2026
Ean Alexander Gaskins, 25, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, was born on June 16, 2000, in Fayetteville, NC, where he lived his entire life.
Ean attended Freedom Christian Academy and graduated from Gray’s Creek High School in 2018. He continued his education at Fayetteville Technical Community College.
For three years, Ean worked at B&D Industrial in Wilson, NC, serving as a CSR, Inside...
Harold "Scott" McLeod
Feb 20, 2026
Harold "Scott" McLeod passed away on February 20, 2026 at age 75.
Scott was a beloved friend and a steady, caring presence in the lives of all who knew him. He is survived by the many friends and neighbors in Fayetteville who became his extended family and who will miss him deeply.
Though his passing leaves an immeasurable loss, his spirit lives...
Michael Stephen "Stevie" Sanders
Feb 17, 2026
Michael Stephen (Stevie) Sanders, 70, of Rock Hill, SC and Raleigh, NC passed away peacefully Tuesday, February 17, 2026 in Duke Raleigh Hospital.
Stevie was born in Hot Springs, Arkansas on November 15, 1955, son to the late Bert Sanders and Ruby Katherine Boyles. He was a faithful member of Rawlinson Road Baptist church in Rock Hill, SC, where he assisted...
Nina Mae Hawley
Feb 14, 2026
Nina Mae Hawley, 94, of Raeford went home to be with her Lord and Savior Saturday, February 14, 2026 surrounded by her family.
Nina was born in New Castle, Indiana on September 27, 1931, daughter to the late William Kurt Carter and Susan Alice Shepard Carter. She worked in the financial office for New Castle Memorial Hospital before making her home...
Randy Jeff Patterson
Feb 12, 2026
Randy Jeff Patterson of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on February 12, 2026, at the age of 58.
He was born in North Carolina on May 22, 1967, to the late George Alexander Patterson and Violet Euneice Nelson.
Randy loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting, camping, and kayaking. He enjoyed participating in war reenactments with the Sons of the Confederacy, collecting guns, and...
Ronald William Maury
Feb 11, 2026
SFC Ronald William Maury, (RET), of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on February 11, 2026 at the age of 82.
He was born in West Virginia on November 26, 1943 to the late William Fredrick Maury and Mary Kirkpatrick.
Ronald served in the United States Army for 24 years, serving in Vietnam and Desert Storm, and was a member of VFW...
SSG Terriquis Rodney McKay
Feb 11, 2026
Staff Sergeant Terriquis Rodney McKay, born on 18 May 1996, passed away on 11 February 2026, at the age of 29. He leaves behind a legacy of honor, devotion, and service to both his family and his country. Terriquis lived his life with purpose, humility, and a steadfast commitment to those he loved and those he served beside.
Terriquis grew up...
Veronica Ruby Wright
Feb 11, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the passing of Veronica R. Wright, 62, of Fayetteville.
Veronica was born in Columbia, SC on June 5, 1962, daughter to late Ernest and Willie Mae Steel Wright. She joined the United States Army in 1986, serving faithfully until 1993.
After her dedicated service, she continued her work in the medical field as an...
Benjamin "Benny" Lee Jones
Feb 11, 2026
Benjamin “Benny” Lee Jones
February 1, 1965 – February 11, 2026
Benjamin “Benny” Lee Jones, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on February 11, 2026, in the same town where he was born, surrounded by those who loved him most. A devoted husband, father, grandfather, and friend, Benny will be forever remembered for his boundless kindness, his generous spirit, and...
Deanna Joyce Kolberg
Feb 7, 2026
Ms. Deanna Joyce Kolberg, 79, of Elgin, Il passed away February 7, 2026 in FirstHealth Hospice House of West End, NC.
Ms. Deanna was born in Elgin, Il on October 8, 1946 to the late Lester Kolberg, Sr. and Edna Budney. She is preceded in death by one daughter, Angela Korotasz; one granddaughter, Sarah Martinez; one brother, Lester Kolberg, Jr. and...
Melissa Locklear
Jan 27, 2026
Melissa Locklear, 55, of Hope Mills passed away on January 27, 2026
Melissa was born April 30, 1970 to Glenwood Locklear and the late Christabell Locklear.
She is preceded in death by the love of her life Billy Ray Caulder.
She is survived by her children Gerome Chavis (Leslie) and Christina Caulder, sister Fina Coleman (Robert), brother Glenwood Junior Locklear (Becky), 3 Grandchildren...
Eusebio Villanueva Torres
Jan 27, 2026
With deep love and sorrow, we announce the passing of Eusebio V. Torres, a U.S. Army Veteran, a beloved husband, father, brother, grandfather, great grandfather and friend, who departed this life peacefully on January 27, 2026, surrounded by family and the love of his life.
Eusebio was born on August 14, 1945, in Pueblo Anacua, Mexico to the late Rafaela V....
David Robert Lee
Jan 24, 2026
David Robert Lee, 84, of Raeford, NC, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Saturday, January 24, 2026.
David was born on April 26, 1941, to the late James Lebron Lee and Mary Lou Rollins Lee. A man deeply dedicated to serving the Lord, he faithfully served for many years as the lead greeter at his...
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