Sonya Klara Gonzalez

May 8, 2026

Sonya Klara Gonzalez, 89, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, May 8, 2026.

Born on April 29, 1937, in Germany, Sonya was the daughter of the late Xavier Kölbl and Anna Dehner Kölbl. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband of 54 years, Lorenzo Gonzalez and several brothers and sisters.

She is survived by...

Dorothy McNutt Riddle

Apr 29, 2026

Dorothy Mary McNutt Riddle, 83, entered into the presence of her Lord and Savior on April 29, 2026.  She was born on January 29, 1943 in Booneville, Arkansas to Annabelle and Charlie McNutt.  She was raised by her mother and RC Baker whom she also loved as a father.  She is preceded in death by her parents and her husband,...

Rachel Wallace

Apr 28, 2026

Rachel Bernice Spell Wallace, 83, beloved daughter of the late Albert and Roxie Spell, passed away peacefully on April 28, 2026. Born on September 19, 1942, Rachel lived a life rooted deeply in her faith in Christ and defined by selfless love, quiet strength, and unwavering devotion to her family.

Rachel was the heart of her family—a steady, comforting presence whose...

Reuben Glenwood Biggs, Jr.

Apr 24, 2026

Reuben Glenwood Biggs, Jr., 77, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, April 24, 2026, with family by his side.

Born on April 19, 1949, in Cumberland County, Glen was the son of the late Reuben Glenwood Biggs and Alice Lorena Ezzell Biggs. in addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife of 48 years, Laura...

Buddy Snipes

Apr 20, 2026

Buddy Snipes, 75, of Hope Mills passed away April 20, 2026.

Born in Dillon, SC he was the son of the late Cole & Kathleen Davis Snipes. He was also preceded in death by his daughter, Misty Snipes Fields.

He is survived by his wife, Debbie Snipes; daughter, Heather Jenkins & husband Roger; granddaughters, Skylar Jenkins and Sydney Pait & husband Mack;...

Chiko Miyagi McCormac

Apr 19, 2026

Chiko Miyagi McCormac, 92, of Hope Mills, passed away on Sunday, April 19, 2026.

Born on April 1, 1934, in Okinawa, Japan, Chiko will be remembered as a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and GG.

Chiko was preceded in death by her husband, James E. McCormac Jr., and eight siblings in Okinawa. She leaves behind her daughters, Virginia Small (Roger) of Hope Mills...

Christopher Bradley Crocker

Apr 17, 2026

Christopher “Brad” Bradley Crocker, 47, passed away tragically on April 17, 2026. His passing was sudden and heartbreaking, leaving behind family, friends, and all who knew him with a deep sense of loss.

Brad is preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, John and Anita Bell; his paternal grandparents, Thomas and Lucille Crocker; and his ex-wife, the mother of his children...

Christopher Lee Snyder

Apr 15, 2026

Christopher Lee Snyder, 44, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2026.

Born on June 5, 1981, in Cumberland County, Christopher is the son of Jackie Snyder and Robert Snyder. In addition to his parents, he is survived by his daughter, Mikayla Snyder; stepfather, Keith Ulrick, Sr.; brothers, William Snyder and Adam Snyder; nephews, Anthony Snyder, Mateo Snyder, and Declan...

Gerald Ray Owens

Apr 13, 2026

Gerald Ray Owens passed away peacefully in the early morning hours of April 13, 2026 surrounded by family.

Ray was born October 8, 1942, in Fayetteville, NC, to Lula Mae Hollingsworth Owens and Joshua Joseph Owens.

He will forever be remembered as a dedicated father, grandfather and friend and will be dearly missed.

He is survived by a daughter, Donna Owens Sweatt and...

Ty Bardon

Apr 12, 2026

Ty Bardon, 82, of Hope Mills passed away April 12, 2026.

Born in Madison County, Ohio, he was the son of the late Kenneth & Margaret Minshall Bardon.

He is survived by his wife, Beth Bardon; sons, Michael D. & wife Beth and Bradley K. & wife Jenn; grandchildren, Riley, Grady, Lola, Caroline & Everett; sister, Carol Ann Jacobsson; a niece &...