Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Dr. John Andrew Berta V
Jun 18, 2026
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Gary Lynn Ellinger
Jun 17, 2026
SFC Gary Lynn Ellinger, (RET), 83 of Hope Mills passed away Wednesday, June 17, 2026 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Gary was born in Minneapolis, Minnesota on January 6, 1943, son to the late Donald George Ellinger and Mary Jane Sand Ellinger. Gary always called himself a Montana man where he lived many years, then Connecticut and then North Carolina....
William Frederick Reaves
Jun 14, 2026
William Frederick Reaves, 58, of Fayetteville passed away Sunday, June 14, 2026 in his home.
William was born in Memphis, Tennessee on March 28, 1968, son to Robert Edward Reaves and Sharon Smith. William loved the outdoors, enjoying hunting, fishing and camping. He could often be found in the kitchen, pushing himself by trying new, fancy dishes. William also enjoyed spending...
Olga Lee Vanaman
Jun 10, 2026
With heavy hearts and profound respect, we share the news of the passing of Olga Lee Mashburn Vanaman, a beloved matriarch, cherished friend, and gentle spirit, who left this world on June 10, 2026 surrounded by family. Lee was born on April 24, 1934, in Anderson, South Carolina. Lee lived a life rich with love and compassion, a beacon of...
David Ransdell Brady
Jun 9, 2026
FAYETTEVILLE, NC — David Ransdell Brady, age 93, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, June 7, 2026, at his home on Greengate Hill Road, surrounded by the comfort of his loved ones and his devoted wife, Hildegard Anne Brady. Born on Valentine’s Day in 1933, David spent his life in service to his country and his community. He was a proud,...
Elizabeth Jean Beverly
Jun 7, 2026
Elizabeth ‟Girllie/Kapeka” Beverly (67), passed peacefully and surrounded by her family on June 7, 2026 at First Health Moore Regional Hoke County.
She was born in Kahuku, Hawaii and raised all over the island of Oahu with her final resting place in Raeford, NC. She enjoyed her grandchildren, dancing hula, playing ukulele and karaoke. She is predeceased by her father, Matthew...
Darryl Jerome Webster
Jun 5, 2026
Darryl Jerome Webster, 57, was born on October 22, 1968, and passed away on June 6, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Darryl proudly served his country in the United States Marine Corps for four years, receiving an honorable discharge as a Morse Code Specialist. He carried himself with strength, dignity, and professionalism, yet it was his heart that defined...
June Nancy Kennedy
Jun 1, 2026
June Nancy Kennedy, 70, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, June 1, 2026 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.
June was born in New York City, NY on April 11, 1956, daughter to John Turczyn and Emily Rennison Turczyn. June loved to play Bingo and any game of chance, had a big heart and was a loyal friend...
Carolyn Bullard Jones
May 30, 2026
Carolyn Jones of Raeford, went to be with the Lord peacefully surrounded by her loved ones on Saturday, May 30, 2026, in her home.
She was born on October 3, 1944, to Hubert and Lillie Mae Bullard in Lumberton, NC. Besides her parents, she is predeceased by four sisters Gail Bullard, Ethel Lee Bell, Marie McNeill, Dorothy Hardin and two brothers,...
David Southern Grubbs Jr.
May 29, 2026
David Southern Grubbs Jr., 64, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, May 29, 2026 in the Fayetteville VA Hospital.
David was a hardworking, kind-hearted man who never met a stranger and was always willing to lend a helping hand. Born in Roanoke, Virginia, David began working at just 15 years old, a work ethic he carried throughout his life while serving in...
William "Billy" Paul Anneheim
May 28, 2026
William “Billy” Anneheim passed away peacefully at his home on May 28, 2026, at the age of 50. He has gone on to be with our Lord and Heavenly Father, reunited with loved ones in a place of eternal peace.
Billy was born on November 25, 1975. He dedicated over 20 years of his life to shaping young minds as a...
Pastor Tommy David Hendrix
May 28, 2026
Pastor Tommy David Hendrix, 69 of Shannon, NC passed away into the arms of Jesus, Thursday, May 28, 2026 in his home.
Tommy was born in Dillon, SC on June 3, 1956, son to the late Rex Hendrix and Mary Catherine Herring and his step- father, James Herring. Tommy worked as a Maintenance Engineer for Cape Fear Valley Medical Center before...
Michael B. Williams
May 27, 2026
Michael B. Williams passed away peacefully at home Wednesday morning, May 27, 2026. Mike was the Dunn Public Library Director who retired in January 2024. He also worked in the Cumberland County Library system. After retirement, he taught citizenship classes through the Triangle South Literacy Works at the Cumberland Street Center in Dunn. Mike recently obtained a HAM radio operators...
Louis Patrick Costello
May 26, 2026
Louis Patrick Costello, 81, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away on May 26, 2026 at Woodland Nursing Home. He was born on February 16, 1945 to the late Patrick Frances Costello and Anna May Gass in Brooklyn, New York.
Louis honorably served in the United States Army before transitioning to working for the United States Postal Service. In life, Louis greatly...
Robert Franklin Raper
May 23, 2026
Robert Franklin Raper, 55 of Shannon, NC passed away Saturday, May 23, 2026 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Robert was born in Cumberland County on September 15, 1970, son to the late Bob Barrett and Elizabeth Sias Barrett. He worked in Construction and loved to fish. He will be missed by all who knew him.
He is survived by his daughter,...
William Dale Matthews
May 21, 2026
William Dale Matthews, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, May 21, 2026, at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, North Carolina.
Dale was born in Sampson County, North Carolina, on October 24, 1942, to the late William Garland Matthews and Ara Ana Barnes Matthews, and soon moved to Fayetteville, where he spent the remainder of his life. He began his career delivering...
Daniel Mark Sweeney
May 19, 2026
SFC Daniel Mark Sweeney (US Army Retired), 66, passed away on May 19, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born April 17, 1960 in Berlin, New Hampshire to the late Donald Sweeney and Estelle Caron.
Daniel honorably served in the United States Army from 1976 to 1999. Following his retirement, he worked in the transportation industry at Salem...
Garry Leblanc Jr.
May 16, 2026
Garry Leblanc Jr., 37, passed away on May 16, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on September 21, 1988, in Haiti, Garry lived a life filled with love, loyalty, and passion for the people and things he cared about most. A proud Army veteran, he dedicated eight years of service to his country with honor and commitment.
Garry was known...
Sharon Ramona Sims
May 11, 2026
Sharon Ramona Sims, 82, passed away peacefully on May 11, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born on January 6, 1944, in Belford, New Jersey, Sharon was a caring and compassionate woman whose life was devoted to serving others. She was a member of Reilly Road Presbyterian Church and dedicated much of her time to helping those in need through...
Rodney McKay
May 3, 2026
Rodney McKay, 74, of Fayetteville, transitioned from earth to eternity on May 3, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on October 4, 1951, in Fayetteville, NC to the late Luther and Sadie McKay.
Upon graduation from E.E. Smith High School, Rodney answered the call to serve his country and joined the U.S. Coast Guard. Following his discharge...
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