Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries
Charles Crowder
Jan 5, 2026
Charles Greer Crowder, 72, of Raeford passed away Monday, January 5, 2026 in his home surrounded by his family.
Charles was born in Moore County, NC on July 2, 1953, son to the late Orville Crowder and Maude Greer Crowder. Along with his parents, he is preceded in death by his brother, Mike Crowder.
Charles dearly loved his children and grandchildren, and...
Maria Riddle Autry
Jan 1, 2026
Maria (Ann) Riddle Autry, age 54, passed away on January 1, 2026. She was born on August 31, 1971, in Fayetteville, North Carolina, to Joseph Max Riddle, Sr. and Maria V. Riddle. Maria was married to Jesse Le Verne Autry for 34 years.
She was preceded in death by her father, Joseph Max Riddle, Sr., and her brother, Tony Riddle.
Maria was...
Joe Albert Murphy Jr.
Jan 1, 2026
With heavy hearts and deep sorrow, we share the peaceful passing of LCpl Joe A. Murphy Jr., age 77, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, on January 1, 2026.
Mr. Murphy was a proud and honorable veteran, and we hold immense gratitude for his dedicated and courageous service to our country. His quiet dignity, sense of humor, strength, and reserved, military-focused outlook touched...
MAJ Steven V. Sosa (Retired)
Dec 19, 2025
Major Steven V. Sosa (Retired) January 20, 1930 - December 19, 2025
Major Steven V. Sosa Sr., a devoted father, grandfather, soldier, and friend, passed away leaving behind a powerful legacy of service, honor, and love. He was born on January 20, 1930, in Artesia, New Mexico, to the late Florencio Sosa and Juana Villa.
Steven joined the United States military in...
Toni Renee Troxell
Dec 15, 2025
Toni Jackson Troxell, 52, of Fayetteville, NC, has said goodbye to us on December 15, 2025.
She was born on July 13, 1973 to James Franklin Jackson and Mary Wanda Martin in Galax, VA.
In life, Toni worked as a truck driver and was known for her sense of humor and her hard work. She loved dragonflies, listening to music, doing puzzles,...
Brooke Lynn Carpenter
Dec 15, 2025
Brooke Lynn Carpenter, 18, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away Monday, December 15, 2025, at UNC Chapel Hill.
From the day Brooke was born on July 10, 2007, she brought light into this world with her very first breath. In her 18 short but powerful years, she touched more hearts than many do in a lifetime.
Brooke dreamed of becoming a...
CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr. (Retired)
Dec 15, 2025
CW2 Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Jr., (RET), 68, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, December 15, 2025 in the Fayetteville VA Medical Center.
Joseph was born in Miami, Florida on August 20, 1957, son to the late Joseph Harrell Whitehurst Sr. and Rosemary Hulslander Whitehurst. Joseph joined the US Army in 1978 rising to the rank of Chief Warrant Officer 2 serving several...
Percy Ricardo Ponce
Dec 15, 2025
Percy R. Ponce
Husband, Father, Grandfather, Brother
September 01, 1954 – December 15, 2025
Percy Ponce, a devoted father, loving husband, and grateful grandfather, passed away peacefully on December 15, 2025, at the age of 71.
Born on September 1, 1954, Percy lived a life defined by kindness, resilience, and unwavering dedication to his family. He was a man of quiet strength, whose wisdom...
Allen "Al" Richard Callahan
Dec 9, 2025
Allen ‟Al” Richard Callahan, 76, of Parkton passed away Tuesday, December 9, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.
Al was born in Morgan County, Kentucky on May 8, 1949, son to the late Ova Callahan and Sarah Elizabeth Ison Callahan. Al served in the United States Army and was discharged at Fort Bragg making his home in the Fayetteville...
Carlos Alfredo Ferrera Guillen
Nov 30, 2025
Carlos Alfredo Ferrera Guillén, quien nació el 12 de enero de 1959 en Honduras y residió durante muchos años en Fayetteville, Carolina del Norte. Carlos partió de este mundo a los 66 años, dejando un legado de amor, trabajo y alegría que perdurará para siempre en los corazones de quienes lo conocieron.
Carlos fue un hombre excepcionalmente trabajador, alegre y chistoso;...
Cynthia Ann Birth
Nov 17, 2025
Cynthia Ann Birth, 69, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, November 17, 2025 in Womack Army Medical Center.
Cynthia was born in Detroit, Michigan on July 10, 1956, daughter to the late John Henderson and Patricia Ann Zaren Henderson. She grew up in Raeford, NC and married Richard Alan Birth who was in the Air Force. Their military career took them all...
SGT Trevor Wayne Cleveland
Nov 16, 2025
Trevor W. Cleveland, 24, passed away on November 16, 2025. He was a devoted husband, father and son. Trevor is survived by his wife Kellyanne Cleveland of four years, who is expecting their son Arthur in January, and their beloved two-year-old daughter Adaline.
Born in Bakersfield, California, Trevor was the son of Jerry W. Cleveland and Dawn Spellman; brother to Jerry,...
MSGT Virgil Wesley Dulin (RET)
Nov 16, 2025
Mr. Virgil Wesly Dulin, 90, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on November 16, 2025 at home.
Virgil was born on April 25, 1935 to the late Cecil Fillmore Dulin and Bertha Dillon in Rowan County, Kentucky.
In life, Virgil retired in October 1979 after serving in the army as a MSGT, and worked in civil services for over 15 years following his...
Mary Shelby McKeown
Nov 13, 2025
Mrs. Mary Shelby Hill McKeown, 82, of Fayetteville, NC passed away November 13, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center of Fayetteville, NC.
Mary was born in Robeson County on July 18, 1943 to the late Lloyd Hill and Blanch Aileen Guy. She was a homemaker for many years and enjoyed her family. Mary liked to play bingo and had a...
Karen Jackson Hudson
Nov 13, 2025
It is with heavy hearts that we share the unexpected passing of our beloved mother and grandmother, Karen Hudson. Family was the center of her world. She took incredible care of her family, pouring her heart into guiding and loving them. Being surrounded by family brought her the greatest joy, and her home was always a welcoming place filled with...
Preston Lee Garris McKinnon
Nov 8, 2025
Preston Lee Garris McKinnon, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Saturday, November 8, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Betsy Johnson Hospital in Dunn, NC.Preston was born on August 12, 1941 son to the late Preston McKinnon Sr. and Annie Pearl McNair McKinnon. At an early age , Preston left home to follow his dreams of becoming an R&B Singer....
Thomas Miguel Petro Blea
Nov 7, 2025
Thomas Miguel Blea, (66) of Fayetteville was called home to the Lord on November 7, 2025. Thomas was a devout follower of Christ who found joy in prayer, strength in scripture, and peace in the promises of eternal life.
Thomas is preceded in death by his parents Emilio and Heidi Blea, wife Ethel Lee Blea, daughter Angela Abbott and grandson Aaron...
Peggy Jean Tyndall
Oct 30, 2025
Peggy Jean Warren Tyndall, 88, of Red Springs, NC entered into rest peacefully on October 30, 2025, with her family by her side.
Peggy was born on December 11, 1936, in Salemburg, NC to the late Samuel Houston Warren and Katie Dell Lockamy.
Peggy married her childhood sweetheart; Lt. Colonel Edward F. Tyndall and they recently celebrated their 70th wedding anniversary. She...
Han Van Nguyen
Oct 30, 2025
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Ông Hán Văn Nguyễn, sinh tại Bắc Ninh, Việt Nam, hưởng thọ 76 tuổi, đã an nghỉ thanh thản vào ngày 30 tháng 10 năm 2025, trong vòng tay yêu thương của gia đình. Ông sang Hoa Kỳ năm 1992, bắt đầu một hành trình mới cùng gia đình, không ngừng nỗ lực làm việc...
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