Evelyn Chapman
Jul 17, 2026
Evelyn Chapman, 86, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at home on Friday, July 17, 2026, surrounded by her family and loved ones.
Born as the second oldest of ten children and lovingly referred to as “Judgy” or “Jella” by her siblings, Evelyn embraced the role of family caregiver at an early age. This lifelong spirit of nurturing and devotion only grew...
Mary Ann Rentmeester
Jul 13, 2026
Mary Ann ( Hockers ) Rentmeester, 72, of Fayetteville, North Carolina passed away peacefully on July 13,2026.
Born on November 3rd, 1953, in Green Bay, Wisconsin, Mary was the 3rd child of Howard Hockers and Bernice ( VandenHeuvel ) Hockers.
Mary was known for her love, kindness, and devotion to her daughter. A hardworking woman who loved fiercely. She adored spending time...
Ronald Anthony Matarese, Jr.
Jul 13, 2026
Ronald Anthony Matarese, Jr., 60, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away on Monday, July 13, 2026.
Born on March 26, 1966, Ronald known by his friends and family as Ronnie was the son of the late Ronald Anthony Matarese, Sr., and Constance Ciraolo.He is survived by his wife, Susan Dean Matarese; Daughter Katelyn M. Connell and husband Alex; Son, Anthony Matarese;...
George Clifton Covington
Jul 12, 2026
George "Cliff" Covington was born on November 19, 1966, in Rock Hill, South Carolina, and went home to be with the Lord on July 12, 2026.
Cliff is survived by his wife of twenty-one years, Amy Covington; their two sons, Tyler Covington (wife Baylee) and Jr. Gardner (wife Lizzy); and one daughter, Emily Covington. They have been blessed with five grandchildren,...
Kerry Ann Stalker
Jul 10, 2026
Kerry A. Stalker, 61, of Fayetteville, North Carolina and Tampa, Florida, passed away on Friday, July 10, 2026, at Moffitt Cancer Center in Tampa, Florida after a brief illness.
Born Kerry Ann Mordarski on August 24, 1964 in Berea, Ohio, Kerry was the daughter of Dennis John Mordarski, Sr. and Barbara Joan (Chapman) Mordarski. She was a graduate of North Ridgeville...
Elizabeth Burns
Jul 7, 2026
Elizabeth C. Burns, 85, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on July 7, 2026, at home surrounded by family.Betty was born August 13, 1940, in Nelsonville, OH, to the late Ira and Edna Clark. Betty worked at L&S Lancaster Sales in Nelsonville for many years before moving with her family to North Carolina.Betty is survived by her life partner, Lannie...
Ronald Keels
Jul 3, 2026
Ronald "Ronnie" Keels was born on March 22, 1949, in Birmingham, Alabama, to the late Sylvester Keels Sr. and Mary Ellen (Brewer) Keels.
Ronnie spent his early childhood in Birmingham until 1960, when his mother moved him and his brothers and sister to Mount Vernon, New York. As a young man, Ronnie worked diligently at a local fruit and vegetable market...
Joseph Patrick Kovasckitz
Jul 2, 2026
Joseph "Joe" Patrick Kovasckitz, 60, passed away on July 2, 2026, in Hope Mills, North Carolina.
Joe was born on April 5, 1966, in Honolulu, Hawaii, to Thomas and Marlene Kovasckitz (of Tiffin, Ohio). He was the youngest of seven children. Being an Army family, the Kovasckitz moved around a lot in the early years. A post at Fort Bragg took...
Rachel Ann Singletary
Jun 29, 2026
It is with heavy hearts and deep gratitude for the life she lived, that we announce the passing of Rachel Ann Singletary, who left this world peacefully at her home on June 29, 2026, at the age of 68.
Born on October 24, 1957, in the vast and beautiful lands of Anchorage, Alaska, Rachel was a beacon of warmth and love,...
John Michael Williams
Jun 25, 2026
John Michael Williams, 43, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 25, 2026.
Born on July 29, 1982, in Cumberland County, John was the son of Eddie Williams and Joy Williams.
He was preceded death by his mother, Joy and is survived by his fiancée, Bobbie Perine; son, John Michael Williams, Jr.; father Eddie (Lisa) Williams, Sr; two sisters, Christina...