Nancy Cashwell Edwards
Oct 7, 2026
Nancy Cashwell Edwards, 76, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, went to her heavenly home on October 7, 2026.
Nancy grew up in the Massey Hill community of Fayetteville, where she attended Massey Hill High School. Massey Hill was always a special place in her heart. It was where she grew up, made lifelong friendships, and met the love of her life, Paul...
Rifton Douglas Parker, Jr.
Oct 4, 2026
Rifton Douglas Parker, Jr., 79, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026. Born in Jacksonville, NC, Rifton was the son of the late Rifton Parker, Sr., and Annie Mae Fisher Parker. He is also preceded in death by his two brothers, Gene Parker and Jeral Parker, as well as his sister, Kathy Parker.
He is survived...
Adelaida Montero
Oct 4, 2026
Adelaida Montero Rosario, 90, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Sunday, October 4, 2026, in her home with family by her side.
Born on June 4, 1936, in the small mountain town of Utuado, Puerto Rico, Adelaida was the daughter of the late Juan Rosario Crespo and Ana Gonzalez Ramos. She is survived by her son, Hector Montero and his wife...
Michael Jeremy Grant
Sep 29, 2026
Michael “Mike” Jeremy Grant, 35, of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, September 29, 2026.
Mike served in the U.S. Army for 16 years from 2011 to 2026, going right in after high school. He achieved the rank of SFC as a drone pilot. He deployed to Afghanistan, Iraq, Germany, Poland, and Korea, and served with honor.
He is survived by his...
Norvell Henderson
Sep 29, 2026
MSG Norvell Henderson, U.S. Army (Ret.), age 89, of Hope Mills, passed away Tuesday, September 29, 2026, surrounded by family at the VA Medical Center in Durham.
Born in Duplin County, “Tink” was the son of the late Norman and Louisa Dail Henderson. He is also preceded in death by his son, David Henderson; brothers, Norman Henderson, Marion Henderson, and Harvey...
Virginia Mae Bess
Sep 28, 2026
Born on July 15, 1934, in West Virginia, Virginia was the daughter of the late Roy and Florence Beverly Ashley. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Alton Bess, her sisters, Margaret Givens and Frances Gill, her brother, Gene Ashley, and her son-in-law, Jerry Clemmons.
She is survived by her daughters, Shelia Clemmons and...
William Earl Madden
Sep 27, 2026
William Earl Madden, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, died September 27, 2026, at the age of 71.
He was born in Little Rock, Arkansas, and moved to North Carolina at a young age, where he spent the rest of his life.
William was preceded in death by his mother, Mary P. Madden and father, Glyndon Madden. He is survived by his sister, Mary...
Billie Gene King
Sep 24, 2026
Billie G. King, 86, of Fayetteville, NC, devoted husband and father, went home to be with the Lord on September 24, 2026.
Billie served in the Army for 24 years, and worked in civil service for an additional 20 years. He enjoyed traveling and camping, as well as woodworking, building a number of pieces of furniture for his and his wife’s...
Donald Jasper Hemingway
Sep 23, 2026
Donald Jasper “DJ” Hemingway, 67, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, September 23, 2026.
Born on July 12, 1959, in Cumberland County, DJ was the son of the late Otis Manley Hemingway and Shirley Marie Bunnells Hemingway. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his sisters, Geneva Fay Hemingway and Peggy Piet.
He is survived by his...
Saundra Lee Edington
Sep 22, 2026
Ms. Saundra Edington, of Fayetteville, went to be with her Heavenly Father on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Saundra was born on November 11, 1948, in Beckley, West Virginia to the late Louis and Edna Humphrey. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her son, Jeff Alling and stepson, Lei-Shen Edington.
She is survived by her husband, Patrick...