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Jamey Ruth Smith, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, April 1, 2026. Jamey was born on May 11, 1962, in London, Ohio, and raised by her loving grandparents, Bruce Smith, Sr. and Ferne Holloway Smith. Jamey proudly served her country in the United States Army for 11 years. Following her military service, she continued […]

Rickey Dean Knight, 68, of Fayetteville, NC went to his eternal home on March 29, 2026. Rickey was born on March 5, 1958, in Columbus OH, to the late Kenneth L. Knight and Sakiko N. Knight. Rickey graduated from Pine Forest High School in 1976. He then went on to manage and mentor many in […]

Sheila Suzanne “Suzie” Lott Taylor, 79, passed away peacefully on March 29, 2026, after a long battle with Alzheimer’s and dementia. Suzie was born on September 25, 1946, to Doyle Iva Lott and Evie Pearl Andrews Lott. She was the beloved widow of Edward James Taylor, Sr., who preceded her in death in 1999. She […]

Jesse (Jim) M. Lamm, Jr. AKA John Braxton, 73, of Fayetteville, NC, switched stations Sunday, March 29, 2026. For over 30 years, radio/television talent John Braxton’s voice floated on the airwaves of local and national stations: it hung in the air as people shopped, went to work, fell in love, and chased their dreams as […]

Robert Love Carter, 83, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at his residence, surrounded by his loving family. Born on May 16, 1942, in Cumberland County, Robert was the son of the late Jack Cashwell Carter and Myrtle Carroll Carter. He was raised in the Grays Creek community, where he developed […]

Kristie Sue Whaley, 75, of Southern Pines, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at the FirstHealth Hospice House in Southern Pines. Born on November 14, 1950, in Los Angeles County, California, Kristie was the daughter of the late Stanley Edward Skidmore and Doris Mae Sandberg Skidmore. She carried a lifelong passion for art, […]

When the sun rose over the North Carolina Sandhills on the morning of June 11, 1935, Frances Melree Hubbard began an epic journey that would last just over nine decades. A fifth generation native of Cumberland County, NC, Melree was born to Mr. and Mrs. Lonnie David and Alice Jordan Hubbard. She was their 7th […]

 Michael Charles Smith, 77, of Hope Mills, passed away on March 24th, 2026, surrounded by his loving family. He was born in Fayetteville and lived in the area all his life. Mike received an Associate’s degree from Wayne Community College. In his early career, he worked in retail management, insurance, delivered potato chips and candy, […]

Carol Tanner Holloway, 77, of Stedman, passed away peacefully on Wednesday, March 25, 2026, at Valley Hospice House, surrounded by her loving family. Carol was born on July 30, 1948, in Robeson County to the late Velma McLamb. She graduated from Hamlet High School in 1966 and dedicated many years of service to the Cumberland […]

It is with deep sorrow that we announce the passing of Jennifer Pittman Basham, a beloved wife, mother, daughter, friend and teacher who died peacefully at the age of 50 after a courageous battle with cancer.  She passed on March 22, 2026, surrounded by her loving friends and family.  Jennifer was born on February 3, […]