Obituaries

Fayetteville, North Carolina Obituaries

Karen Jackson Hudson

Karen Jackson Hudson

Nov 13, 2025

Obituary will be posted by LaFayette Funeral Home.

Preston Lee Garris McKinnon

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

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

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

Han Van Nguyen

Oct 30, 2025

TƯỞNG NIỆM ÔNG HÁN VĂN NGUYỄN

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...

Dana Jo Kemplin

Dana Jo Kemplin

Oct 29, 2025

Dana Jo Kemplin (Legg) of Fayetteville North Carolina passed away on October 29th, 2025, at First Moore Regional hospital after her battle with stage 4 metastatic breast cancer.

Dana was born in Japan on March 14,1965 she was the beloved daughter of Joseph and Peggy Legg. She now joins them in eternal rest. Dana was a graduate of 71st high School....

SGT Steven Eric Craun

SGT Steven Eric Craun

Oct 27, 2025

SGT Steven Eric Craun

June 23, 1990 – October 27, 2025

Steven Eric Craun passed away unexpectedly, leaving behind a legacy of love, service, and devotion to family and friends. Born in Staunton, Virginia on June 23, 1990, Steve was the beloved son to Gary and Minday Craun, devoted husband to Chelsea, and a loving father to Riley Madison, Alexandra Kezia, Adam...

Gloria Stewart

Gloria Stewart

Oct 27, 2025

Gloria Hall Stewart, 63, of Fayetteville passed away Monday, October 27, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Gloria was born in Cumberland County, NC on March 14, 1962, daughter to the late Charles Marion Hall and Emma Lois Beasley Hall. Gloria was known for her kindness would help anyone who needed help. She was very sociable and made friend everywhere...

Elaine Smith

Elaine Smith

Oct 26, 2025

Mrs. Elaine Smith, 99, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on October 26,2025. Elaine lived a long and blessed life devoted to her faith, family, and community. She was a devoted homemaker who found great joy in caring for her children, husband, others, attending church, daily Bible study, and playing the piano at home and church. She...

LaVerna Byrd

LaVerna Byrd

Oct 17, 2025

Averine LaVerna Byrd, 72, of Raeford, NC passed away Friday, October 17, 2025 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

LaVerna was born in Fairbanks, Alaska on March 10, 1953 to the late Hilrey Hammac and Averine Grace Teel Hammac. After graduating, she went on to receive her Cosmetology License and was a Hair Stylist for many years working and owning her...

James Edgar Ford

James Edgar Ford

Oct 17, 2025

James Edgar Ford, aged 68, passed away peacefully on October 17, 2025, enroute to Cape Fear Valley Medical Center located in Fayetteville, Cumberland County, North Carolina. He was a loving husband, devoted father, cherished grandfather, and dear friend to many. Born in San Antonio, Bexar County, Texas, James Edgar Ford lived his life with endurance and strength, but filled with...

Evan Boyd Cain

Evan Boyd Cain

Oct 14, 2025

Mr. Evan Boyd Cain, 93, of Fayetteville, NC Grays Creek Community, went to be with the lord on October 14th, 2025.

Friends and family knew him as Boyd. He was a veteran and served four years in the United States Navy. He was awarded with the National Defense Service Medal and United Nations Service Medal. Boyd was also a farmer following...

James "Jim" Ransom Pullen

James "Jim" Ransom Pullen

Oct 5, 2025

James ‟Jim” Ransom Pullen, 90, of Supply went home to be with the Lord, Sunday, October 5, 2025 in his home surrounded by his family.

Jim was born in Logan, West Virginia on July 3, 1935, son to the late Kenneth Joseph Pullen and Jessie Marie Thompson Pullen. Jim grew up in the hills of West Virginia, his father was a...

Joshua Hunt

Joshua Hunt

Oct 2, 2025

With heavy hearts, we announce the unexpected death of Joshua Caleb Hunt (25) on October 2, 2025. He was born March 4, 2000 in Fayetteville, NC. Joshua graduated from Rockfish Christian Academy in 2017. Joshua worked in maintenance at Carpenter Contractors of America Inc. where he was a dedicated employee. He loved his job. He could fix just about anything....

Ronald Ray Sullivan

Ronald Ray Sullivan

Oct 2, 2025

Ronald Ray Sullivan, 36, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on October 2, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Ronald was born on March 31, 1989, to Danielle Sullivan in Cumberland County, NC. In life, he worked as a tow truck driver and will be greatly missed by his family and friends. He loved the water, fishing, and his pit bulls....

Kay Francis Hall

Kay Francis Hall

Sep 23, 2025

Kay Francis Hall (McNeely), 82, of Shallotte, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 23, 2025, after a lengthy illness. She was born on October 30, 1942, in Macbeth, West Virginia, to the late Ernest B. McNeely Sr. and Estella Browning McNeely.

Kay was preceded in death by her husband, Emil Hall; and siblings, Bill McNeely, Betty Jane Smith, Helen Wooten,...

Evangelist Kathlene Booker

Evangelist Kathlene Booker

Sep 14, 2025

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of our beloved mother Kathlene M. Booker, who departed to her eternal reward on September 14, 2025 at the age of 82. She lived life to the fullest. Born in Birmingham, Alabama on August 4, 1943 to the late Teuretha and Raymond O’Ray. Kathlene was a woman of great faith,...