Harold Franklin Ruby

Nov 4, 2024

Harold "Frank" Franklin Ruby, 71 of Hope Mills, passed away Monday, November 4, 2024, in his home with family by his side.

Born August 20, 1953, in Sod, WV, Frank was the son of the late Carter Ruby and Barbara Belcher Ruby. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his brother, Robert Ruby and sister, Carol...

Horace Michael Dew

Nov 2, 2024

Horace Michael Dew, 73, of Hope Mills (Grays Creek), passed away on Saturday, November 2, 2024.

Born October 16, 1951, in Bladen County, NC, Mike was the son of the late Owen James “Sonny” Dew, Jr. and Christine Mildred Hester Dew. In addition to his parents, he is also preceded in death by his wife, Elizabeth Ellen Dew and brother, Owen...

Ina "Curly" Davis

Oct 30, 2024

   Ina "Curly" Davis passed away on October 30, 2024, at the age of 102 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her husband, Donald L. Davis and three children, Donald L. Davis Jr, Joanne D. Culver, and Edward R. Davis. She is survived by her son. Robert Davis (wife Gail) of San Marcos, TX; daughter-in-law, Helen...

Janene Rae Kerr

Oct 29, 2024

Janene Rae Taylor Kerr, 74, of Raeford passed away October 29, 2024.

Born in Summitt County, Ohio, she is the daughter of the late Raymond Edward and Betty Jane Aschleman Taylor.  She was also preceded in death by her son, Christopher Kerr, sister, Debbie Taylor and brother, Bill Taylor.

She is survived by her husband, Charlie Kerr; daughters, Melanie Kerr & husband...

Yovonne Marie Cooper

Oct 29, 2024

Yovonne Marie Cooper, age 70 of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, October 29, 2024.

Born in San Francisco, California, she is the daughter of the late John Lorton Trembley and Masako Rose Adachi Trembley.

She is survived by her loving husband, Gary Cooper; daughters, Brooke K. Cooper and Beth B. Bigham and husband Joshua; stepdaughter, Stephanie J. Griffith; grandchildren, Cody Nance, Adaline-Marie Bigham;...

Brandi Lynn Willis

Oct 28, 2024

Brandi Lynn Willis, 40, of Hope Mills passed away October 28, 2024.

Born in Cumberland County she is the daughter of Tony Willis and Cynthia Smith Willis.  In addition to her parents she is also survived by her daughter, Bailee Willis and a brother Brian Willis and wife Kristan.

Brandi loved and enjoyed spending time with her family.

She will be greatly missed...

Robert Christopher "Chris" Taylor

Oct 25, 2024

Robert Christopher "Chris" Taylor, 61 of Orrum, passed away on Friday, October 25, 2024.

Born October 28, 1962, in Monmouth County, New Jersey, Chris is the son of the late Robert and Florence Carol Whitehead Taylor.

He is survived by his wife, Laurie; three sisters, Carolyn and husband Scott, Lori and husband Billy, and Linda and husband Mike; two dogs, Sparkie and...

Shirley Thomas Patrick

Oct 24, 2024

  Beloved wife, mother, and grandmother Shirley Marie Thomas Patrick, age 79, joined her Lord and Savior in Heaven on Thursday, October 24, 2024. Her daughter Angela was at her side when she entered eternity to join her sisters and brothers waiting to welcome her.

  Shirley is survived by the love of her life and husband Robert “Doc” Patrick, her...

Matthew Paul Saling

Oct 22, 2024

Matthew P. Saling, 53 of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Tuesday, October 22, 2024. 

Born on December 29, 1970, in E. Liverpool, Ohio, Matt was the son of the late Jack and Shirley Saling. He was also preceded in death by his brother, Larry Saling. 

He is survived by the love of his life, Rubylee Perkins and his beloved cat Punkin;...

Peggy Frances Gainey

Oct 19, 2024

Peggy Frances Gainey, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away October 19, 2024.

Born in Harnett County, she was the daughter of the late Allan and Martha Johnson Barefoot.  In addition to her parents she was also preceded in death by her sisters, Helen Tanner, Edna Haar, and Polly Jackson.

She is survived by her daughter, Pam Gainey Edge; son, Jeff Gainey &...