Jul 6, 2016

Alan Robert Grupy, born June 2, 1944 went to his heavenly reward on July 6, 2016.

Born in Summitt, NJ, Al was raised in NJ and became a printer for the then Newark Evening News and joined the Navy Reserves at age 16. At 18, he enlisted in the Navy and served his country as a radioman...

Jul 3, 2016

Garland Dexter Evans, Sr., 88, of Fayetteville, went home to be with the Lord July 3, 2016. Born March 28, 1928, to Henry and Verlie Evans in Scranton SC, he served 20 years in the US Army and was a Korean War Veteran. He also retired from the V.A. Hospital working as a civil service employee. He was an...

Jul 2, 2016

Mrs. Catherine Lewis Melvin, 86, formally of Fayetteville, passed away on July 2, 2016 in Melbourne, Florida.

She is survived by her son Charles Frank Lewis, Jr. and his wife Joanne Lewis.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 - 8:00 pm on Thursday, July 7, 2016 at Pinecrest Funeral and Cremation Services. There will...

Jun 28, 2016

Oscar Owens Chavis, Jr., (Buzzy) died June 28, 2016 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville, NC following a long illness.

Born September 27, 1950 in Wallace, SC, he is preceded in death by his father, Oscar Owens Chavis, Sr., and mother Janie Cummings Chavis. He had one daughter, Amy Rogers of Wallace, SC.

A...

Jun 26, 2016

Mr. James Lewis "Jim" Leyhew age 65 of Lumber Bridge died Sunday June 26, 2016.

Born in Lebanon, TN, Mr. Leyhew is the son of the late Clifton and Dorothy Porterfield Leyhew. He was also preceded in death by a sister, Pam Leyhew.

He retired from the US Army after 20 years of service.

Jun 23, 2016

Mrs. Janie Lizardi, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away Thursday, June 23, 2016 at Highland House. Born in Hartsville, SC, she was the daughter of the late Paul and Creola Gainey. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Manuel A. Lizardi, and a son, Phil Lucas. She is survived by a daughter, Renee Canipe of Fayetteville; three sons;...

Jun 19, 2016

Curtis Leroy Lee, 69, of Hope Mills, died Sunday, June 19, 2016.

Born January 6, 1947 in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Jessie and Nicey Lee.

Curtis graduated from Hope Mills High School in 1965, and went to work at Burlington Industries for several years before retiring. During his employment at...

Jun 12, 2016

Charles Edwin Grooms, 81, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Sunday, June 12, 2016.

Born on April 5, 1935 in Cumberland County, he was the son of the late Manley Howard and Lula King Grooms.

Along with his parents, Charles was preceded in death by his wife, Mary Ann Cain Grooms; brothers, Roy, Nash, Howard, Paul,...

Jun 10, 2016

John Albert "Johnny" Campbell of 1914 Crestview Dr. went to his heavenly home on June 10, 2016. He was born in Fayetteville on June 2, 1943, the son of the late Bernard Andrew, Sr. and Maude Wade Campbell. He was educated in the Fayetteville City Schools and served proudly in the US Air Force. Johnny was the owner and...

Jun 9, 2016

Robert "Bob" James Pinsky, 70, of Hope Mills, passed away Thursday, June 9, 2016 at his home.

Bob was born in Hartford, Ct., on July 13, 1945 to Charles and Edith Pinsky. The son of immigrants from Russia, Bob was a loyal patriot to the United States serving as a volunteer in the Vietnam War engaging in...