Suzanna Smith
May 26, 2025
With deepest sorrow, we announce the passing of Suzanna T. Smith, lovingly known as “Sue,” who departed this life peacefully on May 26, 2025, surrounded by those who loved her most.
Born on March 15, 1939, in Fayetteville, NC, to George Herman Truelove and Goldie Truelove, Sue was the beloved wife of the late Fred L. Smith Sr. Together, they raised...
Russell Tew
May 25, 2025
Russell Tew, 90, of Hope Mills passed away Sunday May 25, 2025 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville.
He is the son of the late William Fairley and Alma Hobson Tew. He was also preceded in death by his loving wife, Shirley Grey Register Tew and brothers William Cary Tew and Kenneth Daniel Tew.
He is survived by daughters, Susan Barbry and...
DelRoy Locklear
May 23, 2025
Ronnie DelRoy Locklear, 42 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Friday, May 23, 2025.
Born April 11, 1983, in Cumberland County, DelRoy was the son of Ronnie Cardell Locklear and Deborah Ann Locklear of Fayetteville, NC.
He was preceded in death by his grandfathers, Roy Bryant, Sr. and Cardell Locklear, both of Fayetteville, NC.
In addition to his father and mother, DelRoy is...
Levie Cameron, Jr.
May 14, 2025
Levie Cameron, Jr., 75. of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 14, 2025.
Born September 27, 1949 in Sanford, NC, Levie was the son of the late Levie Cameron, Sr. and Marianna Pipkin Cameron.
He is survived by his wife, Denise Cameron; daughter, Shelley Cameron; son, Pat Barber and his wife Stephanie; son, Brian Barber; grandsons, Brooks Barber and Cash...
William Wayne Braley, Jr.
May 12, 2025
William Wayne Braley, Jr. 49 of Fayetteville passed away May 12, 2025.
Born in Tacoma, Washington he is the son of William Wayne Braley, Sr. and the late Joan Jenkins Braley. He was also preceded in death by a daughter, Sarah Renee Braley.
In addition to his father and step mother, Gayle he is also survived by his daughter, Shannon Braley; two...
Ralph Coy Crawford
May 9, 2025
Ralph Coy Crawford, age 70 of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday, May 9, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his loved ones at his side. Ralph was born October 11, 1954, to the late Paul and Marcia Crawford in Copper Hill, TN.
Ralph was a loving and devoted husband and father. He loved spending time with his family, especially...
Francis Stewart Payne
May 6, 2025
Francis Stewart Payne, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on May 6, 2025, in his home with family by his side.
Born April 6, 1941, in Etchison, MD, Francis was the son of the late Jack Stewart Payne and Ruth Edna Eve Payne. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Payne.
He is survived by...
Faye Johnson Clifton
May 6, 2025
Faye Johnson Clifton, 83 of Fayetteville passed away May 6, 2025.
Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late Woody and Rosaline Dowless Johnson. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Roy Clifton, Sr. and a brother, Howard Johnson.
She is survived by sons, Roy Clifton, Jr. & wife Tami and Mark Clifton; grandchildren, Olivia Clifton, Meagan...
Vernon Holt Hayes
Apr 26, 2025
Vernon was born in Linden, NC to Howard and Ruby Hayes on January 13, 1933. Vernon was reunited with his parents, and our Lord and Savior on April 26, 2025. He was 92 years young.
Vernon, more better known as Daddy, Papa or Papa-Papa, was preceded in death by the love of his life Elizabeth and a brother Bobby Dean. Vernon...
Bruce Nunnery
Apr 16, 2025
Bruce Nunnery Obituary
Bruce Allen Nunnery, 70, of Fayetteville, passed away on April, 16 2025, peacefully in his sleep at home. Bruce was born on December, 3 1954, to Jean Wrench Nunnery and Jennings Roland Nunnery. He grew up in Cedar Creek, and graduated from Cape Fear High School in 1973. His classmates, friends and family fondly remember Bruce for his...