DOROTHY HARRISS BROWER passed away peacefully on March 30, 2026. She was born in Forest City, NC on April 22, 1927, daughter of the late Meader Harriss, Sr. and Beulah Goldston Harriss. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband of 60 years; Edwin “Eddie” Brower, Jr.; brother, M. W. Harriss, Jr. (Blanna); and sister,...
Linda Diane Ringled, 69, of Hope Mills, passed away to her eternal home on Friday, March 27, 2026. She was born on December 22, 1956, in Fayetteville, North Carolina and was a 1975 graduate of South View High School, where she was a cheerleader for the Tigers. She graduated from FTCC with a Paralegal degree. She worked at Fort Bragg...
Barbara Jean Riddle, 81, of Hope Mills, passed away on Friday, March 27, 2026, in her home surrounded by family.
Born September 1, 1944, in Cumberland County, Barbara was the daughter of the late, Murdock Elmore and Nina Bass Elmore. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her husband, Bobby Riddle; son, David Young; grandchildren, Austin...
Billie Sue Churchwell, a woman who truly danced to her own beat, passed away peacefully on March 20, 2026.
A talented hairdresser for most of her life, Billie Sue had a flair for style and a spirited personality that was impossible to ignore. Those who knew her best will always remember her vibrant energy and the way she lived life entirely...
Matthew Wayne Black, 64, of Fayetteville, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026.
Born on February 4, 1962, in Cumberland County, Matthew was the son of the late Buddy and Patricia Benoy Black. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Black and his sister, Regina Scott.
He is survived by his two daughters, Kristina...
Eula Mae Hall, 78, of Grays Creek passed away on March 17, 2026 surrounded by her loving family.
Born in Robeson County she was the daughter of the late J. P. and Georgia Cox Edge. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Earl Hall, sisters, Betty Lou Scribner, brothers, John Paul "Buddy" Edge, Jr., Malcolm "Macky" Edgar Edge, Paul...
Alfred Rigoberto "Fred" Ferreyra, 76, of Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, March 10, 2026, in his home with family by his side.
Born January 3, 1950, in Queens, NY, Fred was the son of the late Rigoberto and Luz Ferreyra.
He is survived by his wife, Sue Ferreyra; five children, Rigo Ferreyra, Nicole Ferreyra (Brad), Brandon Neal, Shawn Ferreyra (Jessica), and...
Watus Hudson Parker, 84, was born in Fayetteville (Cumberland), North Carolina on August 3, 1941 where he called home until his transition to Heaven on March 10, 2026. Known to most as “Papa Watus”, he passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his daughters and granddaughters whom he called his “roommates”.
Watus graduated from Massey Hill High School with the Class...
Ida Mae Lanham, 84, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Saturday, March 7, 2026, in her home with family by her side.
Born on November 1, 1941, in Charleston, WV, Mae was the daughter of the late Dallas T. Lanham and Viola V. Lanham. In addition to her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brothers, George T. Lanham,...
Ernest Nazario, 49, of Hope Mills passed away March 4, 2026.
He was the son of Mary Ann Nazario and the late Wilfredo Nazario.
In addition to his mother, he is also survived by his wife, Kenya Vazquez; sons, Ignacio Nazario-Vazquez, Ramon Vazquez & wife Kylee and Pedro Nazario; grandchildren, Elena Vazquez and Mateo Vazquez; sisters, Tara Velez, Jasmin Velez, Chantel Nazario,...