Dec 9, 2014

Retired U.S. Army SSG James David Bretz, 60, of Fayetteville, NC, died Tuesday, December 9, 2014.

James was born April 17, 1954 in Lancaster, SC to Don Eldon Bretz and the late Sybil Maxine Denton Bretz.

Having valiantly served his country for over 20 years, James earned several accommodations and medals, including the Bronze Star....

Dec 1, 2014

Miss Nina Ashley Baca, 26, of Hope Mills, died Monday, December 1, 2014 in Fayetteville, North Carolina.

Nina was born March 29, 1988 in Albuquerque, New Mexico.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her brother, Joseph; sister, Mona; father Anthony; her grandparents Bob and Lucille White and many aunts, uncles, cousins and extended family. She...

Nov 26, 2014

Ms. Elise Retha Jackson, 75, of St. Pauls, died Wednesday, November 26, 2014.

Ms. Jackson was born January 11, 1939 in Red Springs, NC.

She was preceded in death by her sons, Floyd Mitchell Jackson and Garry Jackson; dad, Don Wellman; and mother, Retha Wellman.

She leaves to cherish her memory, her daughters,...

Nov 24, 2014

James Donald Bryant, 72, of Fayetteville, died Monday, November 24, 2014.

He is survived by two sons, Timothy Bryant and wife Kacie, and James Bryant, III and wife Rebekah, both of Fayetteville; four sisters, Juanita Williford and Earline Brown, both of Fayetteville, Flora Gootee of Michigan, and Marilyn Kunasek of South Carolina; three brothers, Richard Haire of...

Nov 19, 2014

Mr. "Bill" Myron Earl Davis, 89, of 3621 Marcliff Road, passed away on Wednesday, November 19, 2014, at his home.

Mr. Davis was a U.S. Navy Veteran, loving father, brother, uncle, grandfather, great-grandfather and friend.

He was preceded in death by his parents, Myron Hobart Davis and Lillie Maultsby Davis, a sister Hilda Davis Walker;...

Nov 19, 2014

Janice Eleanor Singletary Southerland, loving wife and mother, went home to be with Jesus on Wednesday, Nov. 19, 2014.

Janice was born July 19, 1933 in Lumberton, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband of 62 years, William George Southerland, Sr., her father, Clayton Singletary, her mother Dorothy Johnson Singletary and her brother, Ronald "Gene"...

Nov 15, 2014

Morgan "Major" Yarborough, 57, of Fayetteville, died Saturday, November 15, 2014 surrounded by family.

Born in Dillon, South Carolina, he is the son of Evelyn Sweatt and Levon Yarborough. He is preceded in death by his father and a brother, Albert Yarborough.

She is survived by a daughter, Talisha Horne, a son, M.J. Yarborough; mother,...

Nov 14, 2014

Justin Neal Merritt, 41, of Hope Mills, died Friday, November 14, 2014.

He is survived his wife, Kimberly Merritt; daughter, Autumn Merritt-Loehr; mother, Margaret Armando; siblings, Jennifer Glaze and Shawn Robin; one granddaughter.

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Nov 14, 2014

Elizabeth Faircloth Carter, 88, of Fayetteville, died November 14, 2014 at her home.

Born in Sampson County, she is the daughter of James Blaney Faircloth and Rhodia Maynor Faircloth.

She is preceded in death by her husband, Elbert Wesley Carter; siblings, John Faircloth, Milton Faircloth, Eldwood Faircloth, Harson Woods, Catherine Rains, Ardela Jones, William Blaney...

Nov 12, 2014

William Carl Long, Sr., 85, of Fayetteville, died Wednesday, November 12, 2014 in his home.

Born in Raeford, North Carolina, he is the son of William James Long, Jr. and Ella Mae Long. He is preceded in death by his parents, his son, Kevin Bertram Long, and a brother J.D. Long, Sr.

Starting at about...