James Harrison Berry

Mar 30, 2025

James Harrison Berry, 85, of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 30, 2025, in his home, surrounded by his family.

Born September 23, 1939, in Robeson County, James was the son of the late Alfred and Catherine Berry. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brothers, Daniel and Archie Berry; niece, Kelli Sojka; lifetime companion,...

Delma Locklear

Mar 18, 2025

Delma Locklear, 86, of Fayetteville passed away March 18, 2025.

Born in Robeson County she was the daughter of the late Luther Jay & Sarah Elizabeth Locklear. In addition to her parents she was preceded in death by a great grandchild Michael Cain; sisters, Pauline Locklear Davis, Berline Locklear Carter; brothers, Luther Locklear, Jr., Marvin Locklear, Douglas Locklear, James Locklear, Brady...

Deborah Anne McGinty

Mar 16, 2025

On March 16th, 2025, Deborah Anne Lowe McGinty, was called home to be with the Lord after a long battle with Multiple Sclerosis.

Deborah was born to Robert and Ninfa Lowe on September 14th, 1958, in Omaha, NE. Soon after, they moved to Italy, one of her favorite places to live. She was a doting and protective older sister to Trish...

Elizabeth Autry Spell

Mar 16, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Elizabeth Autry Spell, who left us peacefully on March 16, 2025.  Elizabeth was born October 9, 1929 in Autryville, NC to the late Hughie and Susan Spell Autry.  She was also preceded in death by her step mother, Crayon Autry; her devoted husband, David Spell of 65 years, their...

Fairley Keve Carter

Mar 16, 2025

Fairley Keve Carter, 82 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 16, 2025.

Born November 7, 1942, in Sampson County, Fairley was the son of the late Roy Lee and Beatrice Simmons Carter. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his son, Adam Keith Carter and his brothers, Glenn Dale Carter, Floyd Lee Carter, and James...

Darren Leishman

Mar 14, 2025

Darren Leishman, 61 of Hope Mills, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, March 14, 2025, after a brief battle with cancer.

Born in Ottawa, Ontario, Canada, Darren was the son of the late Gavin and Donna Leishman. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his father-in-law, Ray Andres. 

Though born in Canada, Darren spent most of...

Helen Fields McLean

Mar 10, 2025

Helen Fields McLean, 87, of Hope Mills passed away March 10, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late John Paul & Myrtle Fields. She was also preceded in death by her husband James A. "Jim" McLean, Sr.; sister Ila Mae Turlington; brothers Rev. Roland P. Fields and James D. Fields.

She is survived by her daughter, Louise...

Abel Gomez Perez

Mar 6, 2025

Retired SFC Abel Gomez Perez, aged 48, passed away on March 6,2025. He was a father, son, baby brother and friend who will be deeply missed by all who knew him.

Abel was born on March 29, 1976, in Bayamon, PR. He graduated Brandon High School Class of 1995 in Tampa, FL, and earned his General Education Associates Degree from Campbell...

Robert Preston Cope

Mar 6, 2025

Robert (Bob) Preston Cope, 90, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, March 6, 2025. Bob was born in Fayetteville, NC on December 19, 1934, and lived his life outside of the military in the Hope Mills area.

A proud veteran, Bob retired from the United States Navy after 27 years of honorable service. Throughout his naval...

Andrew Benjamin Phelps

Mar 5, 2025

Andrew Benjamin "Andy" Phelps, 79, of Hope Mills passed away March 5, 2025.

Born in Portsmouth, VA he  was the son of the late Daniel Earl and Elsie Stafford Phelps.  In addition to his parents he was preceded in death by his sisters, Martha Phelps, Darlene Davis, Elsie Mavis Phelps, Mary Frances Felton and Ruth Ann Phelps; brothers, Earl Phelps and...