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Merrilyn Bowman

Merrilyn Elaine Harrison Bowman, 78, of Fayetteville, died on April 30, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center after a brief illness. Merrilyn was born in Kyoto, Japan where her father was stationed, but spent most of her life in Fayetteville.  She is the daughter of Colonel Merrit and Doris Harrison. She is a graduate of Fayetteville Senior High School.   She worked with and retired from the North Carolina Cooperative Extension Service, Cumberland County Center.  She enjoyed her […]

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John William Carberry

John William Carberry, Sr., 79, died on April 26, 2026, in Fayetteville, NC after a lengthy battle with cancer. John was born in the Fall of 1946 to Joseph Andrew Carberry and Mary Elizabeth Glines in Salem, New Hampshire. At different points in his life, he thought his birthday was in September, October and November…but […]

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Bobby Locklear

Bobby Locklear, 79, of Summerville, South Carolina, formerly of Fayetteville, North Carolina, left his earthly home on Friday, April 24, 2026 surrounded by his loving family at his home. Born May 29, 1946 in Robeson County, Lumberton, North Carolina, Bobby was the son of Nettie Locklear. He is preceded in death by his mother Nettie […]

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Mark Louis Putnam

Mark Louis Putnam, 22, passed away on April 19, 2026. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Garth Louis Putnam Jr. Mark is survived by his father, Sean P. Putnam; his mother, Susanne J. Wagner; his grandparents, E. Patricia Putnam and Reinhardt and Thekla Wagner; along with extended family and many who loved him. […]

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Daniel Ray Smith

Daniel Ray Smith, 76, passed away on April 15, 2026. Daniel was preceded in death by his parents, Albert L. Smith Jr. and Anniemae Rogers Smith; his sister, Cynthia Ann Maness; and his brothers, Johnny Smith and Charles Wayne Smith. Danny is survived by his wife, Kathy Denise Little; his brother and wife, Larry B. […]

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Gregory Robert Julius

Gregory Robert Julius, 56, passed away on April 11, 2026. He is survived by his wife of 30 years, Mary Julius; his daughters, Meghan, Jessica, Miranda, and Abigail; and his future grandson. Gregory was deeply influenced by his grandparents, who helped instill in him a strong work ethic and a love for helping others. He […]

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