Column: Phil Harris Was That Good and Faithful Servant Who Lived his Life at the Foot of the Cross
“Whether mentoring emerging leaders, offering a word of affirmation, or simply showing up with steady support, Phil lifted people up—nudging them toward courage, toward leadership, toward believing they mattered,” Rev. Christie Gravely said.
Jerry Thomas McGill
Jerry Thomas McGill, age 77, of Spring Lake, NC, passed away peacefully on June 28, 2025.
Chad Alan Miller
Chad Alan Miller, age 50, was welcomed into his Savior’s arms on June 20, 2025. He was born on July 13, 1974, in La Crosse, Wisconsin, to Greg and Sandra Miller. Chad was baptized and confirmed in the Christian faith at Immanuel Lutheran Church in La Crosse. During his junior year of high school, his…
Democratic philanthropist, former U.S. Ambassador Jeanette Wallace Hyde had Fayetteville ties
Jeanette Wallace Hyde, a North Carolina Democratic activist and former U.S. Ambassador, died at 86 on Monday. She spent a decade in Fayetteville before moving to Raleigh and helping establishing the heart of the state’s Democratic Party.
Debra Colette Mitchell
Debra Colette Mitchell, 74, passed away in the home she shared with her son and grandson in Fayetteville, North Carolina in the early hours of a snowy morning on January 22, 2025. Debra was welcomed into this world by the late Mary ‘Melcena’ and A.B. Mitchell, Jr. in Snyder, Texas on June 10, 1950. She…
Column: Mary Ann Bissette remembered as a Christian soldier throughout her life
Mary Ann Wilson Bissette, 83, died Aug. 11 at her home after a brief illness.
Column: Rich Craven didn’t see the storms, but the rainbows to come
To know Rich Craven was to like him. He had an engaging way. He was good to look upon, and always with that smile. Rich Craven loved being with his wife, his family and his friends. He loved life, and every day of life. He didn’t just embrace life, he put his arms around life…
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Beloved Hollywood actress from Fayetteville dies at 88
She was the young woman with the southern charm who aspired to acting and would find her way from Fayetteville to New York City and Hollywood, and find fame to include an iconic character actress of renown. She was Lou-Ann Poovie, who portrayed the girlfriend of Jim Nabors, star of “Gomer Pyle, U.S.M.C.,” the television…
Wendell Lawrence Smith, Jr
Wendell (Smitty) Smith Jr Wendell Lawrence Smith Jr, or Smitty to most of his friends, passed away May 9, 2024 at the age of 77 in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born on July 13, 1946, in …
Robert Anthony Brantley, Sr.
Robert Anthony Brantley, Sr., 51, of Fayetteville passed away on May 11, 2024. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory his parents, Bruce, and Phyllis Brantley; children, Robert Brantley, Jr., …
Martin (Marty) Anthony Phillips
Martin Anthony “Marty” Phillips, 57, died Thursday, May 2, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. In his final moments, he was surrounded by the people who he saw as family. He was born on …
Betty Jean ((Creech)) Schrock
Betty Jean Schrock, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on May 11, 2024. Betty was preceded in death by her parents, Leone, and Cecil Poland; sons, Charles Schrock, and Ray Schrock, III.; and …
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