Noel Garcia Marquez

Jun 20, 2025

Noel Garcia Marquez, 31, of Hope Mills passed away June 20, 2025.

Born in Honduras he was the son of Juan Noel Garcia and Walda Lorena Garcia Maradiaga.

In addition to his parents he is also survived by a son, Noah Giancarlo Garcia; brothers, Gerson Nehemias Garcia Marquez and Josue Garcia Marquez; sister, Lindsey Garcia Marquez.

Shirley Jane Barnhill

Jun 14, 2025

Shirley Jane Barnhill, 82, of Siler City, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County, Shirley was the daughter of the late James Vance & Bessie Jane Gales Brown.  She was also preceded in death by a son, Alvin Brown, sister, Elizabeth Driggers and a brother, Jimmy Brown.

She is survived by her daughter, Peggy Locklear & husband James;...

John Marvin Cameron, Jr.

Jun 14, 2025

John Marvin "Buster" Cameron, Jr., 68 of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, June 14, 2025.

Born September 16, 1956 in Cumberland County, John was the son of the late John Marvin Cameron, Sr. and Shirley Faye Cameron. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Charlie Cameron and his brother, Billy Cameron.

John is survived...

Raquel Baez Ayala

Jun 7, 2025

Raquel Baez was born on January 29, 1936, in Ceiba, Puerto Rico. She was one of seven children by her mother, Julia Baez and her father, Vicente Baez. She attended school in Fajardo, Puerto Rico and, at the age of 17, moved to the beautiful island of St Croix USVI. It was here she met and married the love of...

Shane Joshua Young

Jun 6, 2025

Our precious son Shane Joshua Young, 20, went home to be with The Lord on Friday, June 6, 2025. Shane is loved immensely by his family and it is with such profound sadness that we share of his passing. Our family is proud of the loving man, brother, and son Shane was.

Shane was born on February 24, 2005, in Orlando,...

Constance Lee Tackett

May 29, 2025

Constance Lee Tackett, 76, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, May 29, 2025, in her home.

Born May 17, 1949, in Monroe County, NY, Constance is the daughter of Shirley Ryan and the late Charles Ryan.

In addition to her mother, she is also survived by her four daughters, Cheryl Tackett and spouse Catherine, Tammie Koester and husband Mark, Darlene Porter, and...

Amy Prevatte Barnes

May 29, 2025

Amy Prevatte Barnes, 50, of Stedman, passed away on May 29, 2025 after battling ALS. She was born in Robeson County to Charles and Lenora Prevatte.

Her greatest joys in life were her girls, grandkids and shopping at the Dollar General. Amy will be greatly missed by everyone who loved her.

She is survived by her fiancé, Donnie Ratley; three daughters, Katilyn...

Mary Agnes Groves

May 28, 2025

Mary "Agnes" Elizabeth Emanuel Groves, 90, of Hope Mills, was born on March 2, 1935 to Levander and Mary "Missy" Emanuel. She departed life on earth to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 28, 2025.

She is survived by her daughter, Vickie Cooper with husband Robert; son, Ken Groves with wife Sheila; daughters, Ellon Cook with husband Ricky & Lorie...

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...