Leon Allen Leonard
Leon Allen Leonard, 72, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2026, at his residence. A full obituary will be posted soon. A graveside service will be held on Friday, May 8, 2026, at 12:00 noon at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery. Online condolences may be sent to http://www.jerniganwarren.com Services provided by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545…
Donna Marie ((Mahany)) Pitts
Donna Mahany Pitts passed away early Wednesday morning April 8, 2026, at home. She was born in Dansville, NY on September 27, 1943, a daughter of the late Frederick and Iva (Werth) Mahany. She was preceded in death by her parents, a sister, Maureen Palmer, a daughter, Bonnie Holleman, and a son-in-law, Arthur Clark. She is survived by her…
Sheila Yolinda Kirkley
Sheila Yolinda Kirkley, 64, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 8, 2026. Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time. Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C. 28301 Online condolences may be made at www.Jerniganwarren.com
William “Bill” Ronald Strange
William “Bill” Ronald Strange, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday, April 5, 2026. Bill was born on May 10, 1934, in Wewahitchka, Florida, to the late Alfred “Pick” Strange, Sr. and Mable Beatrice Strange. A proud veteran of the U.S. Army, Bill went on to build a long and successful career in the…
Peggy Imogene ((Bowman)) Gearhart
Peggy Imogene Bowman Gearhart, 91, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, April 7, 2026. Peggy was born on August 2, 1934, in Altamont, Avery County, North Carolina, the youngest of three children to the late Jonas Filmore Bowman and Nell June Biggerstaff Bowman. She was very career oriented and dedicated years of service to…
Dorothy Ellen ((Gurley)) Sullivan
Dorothy Ellen Gurley Sullivan, 89, of Surf City, NC passed away on April 6th, 2026. She was born in Johnston County in 1936 and grew up in Goldsboro where she graduated from Goldsboro High School. At the age of 13, she was earned the most decorated Girl Scout of Wayne County award which was something…
Jamey Ruth Smith
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…