Betty Kern

Oct 20, 2009

Betty Ann Kern was born September 13, 1963 to Kenneth and Judy Rippel in Baltimore MD. She passed in eternal rest Tuesday, October 20, 2009 at her home in Fayetteville, NC, surrounded by her loving family. As a master seamstress Betty spent many hours making beautiful quilts and other creations to many people's delight. A reception of...

Craven Locklear

Oct 19, 2009

Craven Locklear, 53 died Monday, October 19, 2009 at his residence. He worked as a carpenter in Cumberland and surrounding counties. A visitation was held Saturday evening October 24, 2009 from 6-8 PM at the funeral home. Funeral services were Sunday October 25, 2009, at Eastside Church of God on Clinton Road with burial following in Adams...

Charles Faircloth

Oct 6, 2009

Charles Deleon Faircloth was born April 20, 1943 in Fayetteville, NC, to Herbert and Allie Faircloth. Left to cherish his memory: daughter, Kathy McCraney & husband, John of Raeford; son, Herbert W. Faircloth & wife, Linda, of Fayetteville; stepdaughters, Prudence Park & husband, Tony; Jennifer Jackson & husband, Tommy Jr.; stepson, James L. Fields, Jr. & wife,...

Doris Diblasi

Oct 5, 2009

Doris M. DiBlasi, a native of New Bedford MA died Monday, October 5, 2009 at Ccarolina Rehabilitation. She was born on May 5, 1929 to the late Clarence and Helen Stokes. Doris is survived by one daughter, Therese Wonderlin; one son Larry DiBlasi; 5 grandchildren and 8 great grandchildren.

Patsy Byrd

Sep 29, 2009

Patsy Ann Boone Byrd, 75, went to be with God Tuesday, September 29, 2009 after an extended illness. Funeral services were Friday, October 2, 2009 at Lafayette Memorial Park on Ramsey Street with Rev. Paul Keeter officiating. Patsy was preceded in death by her parents Willie and Lovie Boone; a son, Rodger Byrd; and a granddaughter, Shawna...

Ellen Bunning

Sep 21, 2009

Ellen A. Bunning, 69, died Monday, September 21, 2009 at the Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC. Ellen was a homemaker and moved from Hope Mills to Sneeds Ferry, NC with her husband Delbert after retirement. Surviving in addition to her husband, Delbert, Ellen is survived by three daughters, Grace Barnett of Winston-Salem, NC, Delores Hanson of...

Agnes Meeks

Sep 19, 2009

Agnes died Saturday, September 19, 2009 at her residence. She was preceded in death by her husband, Edward Meeks, Sr., and son, James Edward Meeks, Sr. She is survived by two daughters, Barbara Stanton and Terri Combs and husband David; one son, Edward Meeks, Jr.; three sisters, Eloise Cox, Frances Camp, and Margie Parker; one brother, Alton...

Edwin Brower

Sep 12, 2009

Edwin Neil Brower Jr, "Eddie," 88, of Hope Mills passed away Saturday, September 12, 2009 at home. In 1950, he married and moved back to Hope Mills where they attended Hope Mills United Methodist Church. He taught Sunday School for over 30 years and was on the Administrative Board for multiple terms He has served on both...

Bonnie Litka

Sep 11, 2009

To Our "Mother" I have lost one of earth's greatest treasures, Sent to me from above, She had to come from the heart of God, To be filled with so much love, When I stumble, she was there to catch me, To give courage to try again, And even when I would hurt my knee, She would...

Msgt. (Ret.)

Sep 10, 2009

HOPE MILLS - Msgt. William (Bill) E. Coleman (ret.) went home to be with the Lord Thursday, September 10, 2009 after a lengthy illness. Bill retired from the US Army after serving 22 years. His service included the Korean war and the Vietnam conflict. During service in the Korean war he was wounded and received a purple...