Reverend Anthony “Andy” Thomas Foley, age 70, passed away at his home surrounded by family on November 24, 2023. Andy was born on August 2,1953 in Wilmington, NC and he grew up in Lumberton. He graduated from UNC at Chapel Hill, majoring in English, History, and Political Science. He met Christine “Chris” Colvin at UNC, and they later married in Raleigh, moved to Virginia Beach, VA, and then later settled in Fayetteville. They welcomed a son Matthew in 1983, and...

James Hubert Lewis, 88 years old, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023. He was born in Sampson County, North Carolina to the late Tiny (Betty) and Henry Lee Lewis. He was preceded in death by brothers and sister, Beulah, Stacy, Harry Lee, and Jasper Wade; his son, James Clifton Lewis; and granddaughter, Misty Norris Faircloth. James leaves behind to cherish his memory, his loving wife of 67 years, Della Wade Lewis; daughter, Cindy L. Maynor and husband Fred Maynor; four...

Lisa Gayle McLean, 58, passed away on November 12, 2023. Lisa was preceded in death by her parents Gerald and Doris McLean. Lisa is survived by her husband, Bert Sarty of Fayetteville, NC; brother, Greg McLean of Fayetteville, NC. Lisa touched the hearts of many and will be greatly missed by all who knew her. Celebration of Life Services will be planned and held at a later date.

David Earl Evers, 61, passed away on Saturday, November 11, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. David was preceded in death by his brother, Terry Evers. He is survived by his wife, Tina Evers; his two daughters, Macie and Melissa; and his three grandchildren, Jackson, Brayden, and Khloe. David was a simple, loving man. He loved his family and friends dearly and would do anything for them. His grandchildren were his pride and joy. He had a love of painting and made...

Nylah Dior Hairston, infant daughter of Angus and Frances Hairston of Linden, NC, passed away on Tuesday, November 7, 2023. In addition to her parents, she leaves behind to cherish her memory her loving siblings, Angus Hairston, Jr., Aryan Hairston, Alonea Caine, Amari Hairston, Jakory Brown, Aaden Hairston and Novah Hairston. The family will be having a private viewing only. Any donations or memorials may be sent through CashApp $angustheentrepreneur or mailed to 9074 E. Reeves Bridge...

Edwin Swayze Merizalde, 30, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home.  Swayze was born in Bronx, New York on May 22,1993 to Betsy Pantoja and Edwin Merizalde Jaramillo. He was preceded in death by his grandfather, Francisco Pantoja, and cousin, Daniel Pantoja. Swayze is survived by his brothers, Edrid and Michael; nieces and nephews, Lamya, Nova, Katrid, Jameson, and Angel; his grandmother, Ernestina, and cousin David Pantoja. He had a good sense of humor and was a clown...

Edith Irene Parker Tart, 87, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, November 5th, 2023.  Edith was born in Benson, NC on September 13th, 1936 to the late John Cleveland Parker and Alene Johnson Parker.  She was preceded in death by her brother John Latham (JL) Parker and her loving husband, Charles E. Tart.  Edith loved the Lord and was a longtime member of Calvary Baptist Church and later she attended Village Baptist Church with her family. She loved reading,...

Guy Delno Dalton, 79, passed away on Sunday, November 5, 2023 at his home in Fayetteville, NC. Guy was born in Morristown, TN on October 16, 1944 to the late Guy and Ora (Hurley) Dalton. Guy was preceded in death by brothers Paul Dalton, Curt Dalton, and Hugene Dalton. He is survived by his wife, Tammy; sons, David and Chad Dalton, both of Russellville, TN, Adam Dalton of Fayetteville, NC, and daughter, Jessica Albertson of Fayetteville, NC; grandchildren Corey Dalton of Russellville, TN,...

Mary Joy Van Hout, 99, of Fayetteville North Carolina, passed away on May 14, 2023.  She was born November 9, 1923, in Des Moines, Iowa and was adopted at birth by Anna and John McCoy.  She grew up in the small town of Ortonville, Minnesota where she met and fell in love with Harold “Hoot” Van Hout when she was just fourteen. She attended the College of St. Benedict for two years and was a proud graduate of the University of Southern California in 1944. She married...

Elizabeth “Betsy” Ann Smith, 69, of Hope Mills and formerly of Rockford, IL and Pensacola, FL passed away on Saturday, October 14, 2023, at 5:58PM. Elizabeth was preceded in death by parents, Russell and Kathleen Johnson; and brother, Brian Johnson. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughters, Jaime Smith-Halawani and Lindsay McMurray; her grandchildren and great-grandchildren and her loving significant other, Jimmy Ellifritz. She will be missed by all who knew...