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Margaret Ann Johnson Gregory, 84, of Eastover, passed away on Thursday, January 8, 2026. Margaret was born May 9, 1941, in Erwin, NC.  She was a homemaker.  She was a longtime faithful member of Lebanon Baptist Church in Eastover. She is predeceased by her loving husband of 66 years, Willie M. Gregory and grandson, Dane […]

Adam Culbreth, 46, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, December 31, 2025, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by his loving family. Adam was born on July 27, 1979, in Cumberland County. In his younger years, he enjoyed playing sports and was a devoted Carolina Tar Heels fan. When his health permitted, he found […]

Raymond Edward Hamilton, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, January 7, 2026, surrounded by his family. Raymond was born April 24, 1944, in Tonasket, Washington to Edward N. and Kathrine Kells Hamilton.  He was a US Army Veteran and served in the Vietnam War.  He worked for Nampac (National Packaging & Manufacturing Co.) in […]

Wanda Lee Christian, 63, of Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, surrounded by her loving family. Wanda was born on September 28, 1962, in Robeson County to the late Lonnie Lee and Mary Lois Prevatte Lee. She was a graduate of Douglas Byrd High School and dedicated […]

Barbara Ann Beard Ferrell, 84, passed away peacefully with her family by her side on Sunday, January 4, 2026, at Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital. Barbara was born on August 15, 1941, in the Beard Community of Eastover, North Carolina, where she lived her entire life. She was the daughter of the late Danford Beard and Helen […]

CSM (Ret.) Freddie Rocco Navarra, 88, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away at his home on Thursday, January 1, 2026.   Funeral arrangements will be announced by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St., Fayetteville, NC 28301 Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com

A loving wife, mother, daughter and daughter-in-law, Laura Kohlstedt Downing, 60, died Dec. 27, 2025, while visiting family in Raleigh. “She was glowing on her birthday,” husband Michael Downing said about her birthday celebration. “The happiest I’ve ever seen her. She told my Aunt Martha, ‘I’m the happiest person in the world.’” Born Dec. 26, […]

John Hugh Bryan was born January 9, 1944, to James Herman Bryan and Edna Pearl Hardy Bryan. Hugh grew up in Institute, a small farming community outside of Kinston, North Carolina. From a young age, he worked alongside his father and his uncles on the family farm. He recalled driving wagons of tobacco pulled by […]

John Hugh Bryan was born January 9, 1944, to James Herman Bryan and Edna Pearl Hardy Bryan. Hugh grew up in Institute, a small farming community outside of Kinston, North Carolina. From a young age, he worked alongside his father and his uncles on the family farm. He recalled driving wagons of tobacco pulled by […]

Loy Stan Mark, 90, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, December 30, 2025, at Haymount Rehabilitation Center. He was born on February 15, 1935, in China. Mr. Mark retired from Boddie-Noell Enterprises after many years of dedicated service. Mr. Mark greatly enjoyed trips to the beach and had a true passion for cooking. He […]