Emma Irene Bostic

Sep 24, 2025

Emma Irene Bostic, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, September 24, 2025, in her home with family by her side.

Born June 3, 1953, in Cumberland County, Irene was the daughter of the late John Dewy Holder and Carthie Skipper Holder. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Melvin Lee "Jerry" Bostic, Sr.; daughter,...

Lori Brown

Sep 18, 2025

Lori Brown, 50, of Raeford passed away September 18, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County, she is the daughter of Tony & Kimberly Gilmore Adcox.

She was preceded in death by her maternal grandparents, D.C. Gilmore & Dora Gilmore and her paternal grandmother, Shirley Adcox.

In addition to her parents, she is survived by her husband, Michael Brown; daughter, Lauren Brown Pate & husband...

Margaret E. Williams

Sep 8, 2025

Margaret E. Williams, 80, peacefully entered into rest on September 8, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville, NC. She was born on May 18, 1945, a daughter of the late Janet M. (Crum) Mangum and Lonnie Lee Mangum Sr.

Ms. Williams was the head chef and owner of Unique Fish Delight Restaurant in Providence, Rhode Island before retiring....

Evelyn Carolyn Young

Sep 7, 2025

Evelyn Carolyn Brigman Young, 82, of Hope Mills, died on Sunday morning, September 7, 2025, at First Health Hospice House in Moore County after being transferred from Moore Regional Hospital where she spent a week and a half.

Born October 18, 1942, in Robeson County, Evelyn was the daughter of the late Benjamin Franklin Brigman and Maude Owens Brigman. Along with...

Judy Lee Stiles

Sep 7, 2025

Judy Lee Stiles, 75 of Linden passed away September 7, 2025.  Born in Jackson County North Carolina she was the daughter of the late Ora and Lucille Estes Cagle.

She is survived by her husband, David Stiles; son, Donnie Stiles and David Lee Stiles & wife Barbara; daughter, Gina Endricks & husband Paul; grandchildren, Bradley Stiles, Delaney Stiles, Anna Stiles, Alyssa...

Yuri-Tasi Kristian Bowdre

Sep 6, 2025

Our sweet baby girl, Yuri-Tasi, graced our lives with love and light, even in her short time with us. Though her days on earth were few, she filled our hearts with joy and left us with memories that will last a lifetime.

Yuri-Tasi is deeply loved and will be forever cherished by her parents, Michael and Anna-Therese Bowdre, her big brother,...

Thompson Osa Coryell

Aug 15, 2025

Thompson Osa Coryell, born June 1, 1945, went home to be with his heavenly Father on August 15, 2025, at the age of 80 years old.

Tom graduated from Herndon High School in 1964. Tom went on to graduate in 1969 with a major in history at VMI (Virginia Military Institute). Tom entered his military career in the Army as a...

Dewey Shipman

Aug 14, 2025

William Dewey Shipman, 77, of Hope Mills passed away August 14, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County he was the son of the late William Clarence and Sally Tatum Shipman.  He was also preceded in death by his first wife, Alice Faye Shipman.

He is survived by his current wife, Faye Shipman; sons, Ronnie Shipman & wife Wanda and Gary Shipman and wife...

Joel Edward Autry

Aug 13, 2025

On July 6, 1944, Joel Edward Autry was born to Lacy and Mamie Belle Autry, a farming family from Stedman, NC. He was predeceased by his older brother, Bill of Stedman, and is survived by his younger brother, Wayne of Stedman.

Joel is survived by his devoted wife, Louise McLean Autry; three children; and five grandchildren: firstborn Jan Autry Taylor and...

Robert "Doc" Patrick

Aug 7, 2025

Robert “Doc” Patrick

Fayetteville, NC—Much loved and adored husband, father, and grandfather Robert Conner Patrick, age 85, joined his Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, August 7, 2025. His daughter Angela was at his side when he entered eternity to reunite with the love of his life and wife Shirley who preceded him in death. Their agreement was the one...