Charles Wayne Pierce
Sep 22, 2026
Charles “Charlie” Wayne Pierce, 51, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center following a brief battle with cancer. Charlie was born in Cumberland County and graduated from South View High School in 1993.
Charlie was a caring and loving person who always knew how to make someone feel welcome. He...
Oscar Donzel Trogdon
Sep 22, 2026
Oscar Donzel Trogdon, 98, of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, September 22, 2026.
Born on May 17, 1928, in Cumberland County, Oscar was the son of the late Walter and Rosa Wheeler Trogdon. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Madeline Hampton Trogdon; son, Donald Cary Trogdon; grandson, Gavin Clark Trogdon; three sisters;...
Michael Sean Huston
Sep 18, 2026
Michael Sean Huston of College Place, WA (formerly Hope Mills, NC), was born February 15, 2006, at Fort Bragg, NC to J. Eric and Sherry Huston. He was the youngest of four siblings, the baby who brought so much joy to his family. He grew up in Grays Creek, NC and it was always home to him.
Our handsome son, Michael...
Patricia A Jasinski
Sep 13, 2026
Patricia Ann Jasinski January 29, 1957 – September 13, 2026
Patricia Ann Jasinski, 69, passed away on Sunday, September 13, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital, surrounded by the family she loved so dearly.
Patricia was born on January 29, 1957, in Fort Huachuca, Arizona, to the late Wesley Fields and Daisy Walters Fields. Throughout her life, Patricia’s greatest joys were found...
Lieselotte Barbara Martin
Sep 12, 2026
Lieselotte Barbara Martin, 82, of Hope Mills, passed away on Saturday, September 12, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born December 14, 1943, in Germany, Barbara was the daughter of the late Otto and Elizabeth Heusneider. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Edward “Rick” Martin; grandson, John Bullard; and son-in-law, Steven Pastore.
She is survived...
Gilbert Lloyd Grimsley
Sep 12, 2026
Gilbert Lloyd Grimsley, age 72, affectionately known as "Papa" or "Big Daddy" of Hope Mills, passed away on September 12. He was a dedicated auto parts salesman for 52 years and was known to his customers as the "best parts man in Fayetteville."
He is survived by his wife of fifty-three years, Sue, and their daughters: Lisa Grimsley-Brewer and her husband,...
Suzzanne Ruell Turner
Sep 6, 2026
Suzzanne Ruell Turner, 77, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away peacefully at her home on Sunday, September 6, 2026, surrounded by her family.
Born on June 16, 1949, in Burlington, Vermont, Suzzanne was the daughter of the late Richard Ruell and Betty Rivers Ruell. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her brother, Michael Ruell, and her...
Jane Marie Hanno Ingersoll
Sep 2, 2026
Jane Marie Hanno Ingersoll, 81, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on September 2, 2026.
Jane was born on July 6, 1945, in Lowville, New York, to Francis and Dorothy Hanno. She spent her childhood growing up alongside her siblings on the family farm, where she learned the values of hard work, family, and caring for others—qualities that remained...
James George Franks
Aug 29, 2026
James “Jim” George Franks, age 79, passed away peacefully at his home in Hope Mills, North Carolina, on August 29, 2026.
Jim was born on October 6, 1946, in Cleveland, Ohio, to the late Stanley and Lottie (Chmielewski) Franks. He was preceded in death by his beloved sister, Carolyn Reitenbach (Franks).
Jim was the proud father of Don Franks and his wife,...
Alvin Lee White
Aug 29, 2026
Alvin Lee White, 74, of Hope Mills, NC, went to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, August 29, 2026.Born in Cumberland County on August 7, 1952, Alvin was the son of the late Woodrow and Mittie Bell Walters White. He is also preceded in death by his sister, Jean White.He is survived by his wife, Carolyn White; son, Robert...