Paul Thomas Fox

Mar 3, 2026

Paul Thomas Fox, 89, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully March 3, 2026, surrounded by his family. 

He was born November 27, 1936, to Jason and Irene Hobbs Fox in Statesville, NC. He was predeceased in death by his loving wife of 66 years, Elisabeth J. Fox, his siblings David A. Fox (Martha), Mary O’Neal Fox Frye (Woodrow), Sylvia Ann (Sue)...

Linda Sue Pinsky

Mar 3, 2026

Linda Sue Johnson Pinsky, 67 of Hope Mills passed away March 3, 2026.

Born in Cumberland County she was the daughter of the late Junior Franklin and Margaret Evelyn Benson Johnson.  She was also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Pinsky; son Michael Halstead and a sister, Carol.

She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Privette; granddaughter, Emma; sister, Marion Johnson...

Therese Field Costner

Feb 28, 2026

Therese Field Costner (73) of Fayetteville passed away peacefully in her home Saturday, February 28, 2026.

Therese, born in Ft. Pierce, Florida on July 19, 1952, is the daughter of James Miller Field and Rosalie Mary Donovan, each of whom preceded her in death. 

She is survived by her sons Justin (Heather) of Longview, WA; Ryan (Lacey) of Whispering Pines, NC; Grandsons...

James Edgar Clair

Feb 23, 2026

James Edgar Clair ("Pappy") was born on June 24, 1953 in Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania to James and Florence Clair.  He passed away peacefully in Fayetteville, North Carolina on February 23, 2026.  

He was preceded in death by his mother, Florence and his dad, James, his sister Karen Walker, his niece Dianna Valentin and two great grandchildren: Dillon Tyler and Paisley Powell. 

If...

Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher

Feb 22, 2026

Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher

August 6, 1964 — February 22, 2026

Elizabeth Naomi Grimes Fisher, 61, passed away on February 22, 2026, leaving behind a legacy of love, warmth, wonderful memories, and a kindness that earned her the title of "the world’s sweetest person" from all who knew her. Born on August 6, 1964, she was the daughter of the late David...

Robert Sterling Marble

Feb 19, 2026

Robert Sterling Marble, 80, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away Thursday February 19, 2026. 

He was the son of the late Sterling H. and Mary (Darmofalski) Marble. He grew up in Seneca Falls, New York. Robert served 22+ years in Army Special Forces. He was a Vietnam War veteran. After retiring from the Army, he continued working another 25+ years in...

Edward Russell Riddle

Feb 18, 2026

Edward Russell Riddle went to be with his Heavenly Father on February 18, 2026. He is now fully restored and healed, rejoicing in the love of Jesus. He joins his parents, who he loved dearly, Lewis Edward Riddle and Beulah Jane Jackson Riddle.

Edward proudly served his country as a member of the U.S. Army, earning the National Defense Service Medal,...

Timothy Jay Webster

Feb 15, 2026

Timothy Jay Webster, age 67, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, passed away on February 15, 2026.

Born on January 12, 1959, in Fort Bragg, North Carolina, Jay was the beloved son of the late Evelyn Louise Shepard and Walter Cecil Webster. Known to many by his middle name, Jay dedicated his life to service—both to his country and to his family.

A...

Sheila McLeod Larson

Feb 13, 2026

Sheila McLeod Larson, 56, passed away February 13, 2026.

Born February 18, 1969, in Las Vegas, Nevada, Sheila was the daughter of Sarah McLeod and the late John McLeod.  She was also preceded in death by her sister, Sharon Horne.

She is survived by her daughters, Sarah Larson and Hannah Larson; son, Matthew Larson; brothers, Joe McLeod & wife Michelle and Keith...

Denise Duncan Parnell

Feb 13, 2026

Denise Duncan Parnell, 61, of Hope Mills, North Carolina, went to be with our Lord and Savior on Friday, February 13, 2026 while holding hands with her husband and children at Duke University Hospital in Durham, North Carolina.

Denise was welcomed in heaven for a sweet reunion by her beloved father, Herbert Wayne Duncan and sweet sister, Candace Duncan Gottfried.

Born and...