Jerry McMullen
Feb 12, 2026
Jerry McMullen, age 67, currently of Hope Mills, passed away on February 12, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, after a long battle with many health issues.
Born June 10, 1958, in Fort Sumter, South Carolina, Jerry was the son of Janet Snider and Edward McMullen. He was preceded in death by his sister, Julie; mother, Janet and her husband...
Watus Hudson Parker
Mar 10, 2026
Watus Hudson Parker, 84, was born in Fayetteville (Cumberland), North Carolina on August 3, 1941 where he called home until his transition to Heaven on March 10, 2026. Known to most as “Papa Watus”, he passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters whom he called his “roommates”.
Watus graduated from Massey Hill High School with the Class...
Ernest Nazario
Mar 4, 2026
Ernest Nazario, 49, of Hope Mills passed away March 4, 2026.
He was the son of Mary Ann Nazario and the late Wilfredo Nazario.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Kenya Vazquez; sons, Ignacio Nazario-Vazquez, Ramon Vazquez & wife Kylee and Pedro Nazario; grandchildren, Elena Vazquez and Mateo Vazquez; sisters, Tara Velez, Jasmin Velez, Chantel Nazario,...
Paul Thomas Fox
Mar 3, 2026
Paul Thomas Fox, 89, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026, surrounded by his family.
He was born November 27, 1936, to Jason and Irene Hobbs Fox in Statesville, NC. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elisabeth J. Fox, his siblings David A. Fox (Martha), Mary O’Neal Fox Frye (Woodrow), Sylvia Ann (Sue)...
Linda Sue Pinsky
Mar 3, 2026
Linda Sue Johnson Pinsky, 67 of Hope Mills passed away March 3, 2026.
Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late Junior Franklin and Margaret Evelyn Benson Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pinsky; son Michael Halstead and a sister, Carol.
She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Privette; granddaughter, Emma; sister, Marion Johnson...
Therese Field Costner
Feb 28, 2026
Therese Field Costner (73) of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, February 28, 2026.
Therese, born in Ft. Pierce, Florida on July 19, 1952, is the daughter of James Miller Field and Rosalie Mary Donovan, each of whom preceded her in death.
She is survived by her sons Justin (Heather) of Longview, WA; Ryan (Lacey) of Whispering Pines, NC; Grandsons...
James Edgar Clair
Feb 23, 2026
James Edgar Clair ("Pappy") was born on June 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James and Florence Clair. He passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, North Carolina on February 23, 2026.
He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence and his dad, James, his sister Karen Walker, his niece Dianna Valentin and two great grandchildren: Dillon Tyler and Paisley Powell.
If...
Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher
Feb 22, 2026
Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher
August 6, 1964 — February 22, 2026
Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher, 61, passed away on February 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, wonderful memories, and a kindness that earned her the title of "the world’s sweetest person" from all who knew her. Born on August 6, 1964, she was the daughter of the late David...
Robert Sterling Marble
Feb 19, 2026
Robert Sterling Marble, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Thursday February 19, 2026.
He was the son of the late Sterling H. and Mary (Darmofalski) Marble. He grew up in Seneca Falls, New York. Robert served 22+ years in Army Special Forces. He was a Vietnam War veteran. After retiring from the Army, he continued working another 25+ years in...
Edward Russell Riddle
Feb 18, 2026
Edward Russell Riddle went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 18, 2026. He is now fully restored and healed, rejoicing in the love of Jesus. He joins his parents, who he loved dearly, Lewis Edward Riddle and Beulah Jane Jackson Riddle.
Edward proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, earning the National Defense Service Medal,...