Patricia Whitehead Brown, 70, passed away on April 9, 2024. She was born on August 1, 1953 to the late Colon L. and Zudie Whitehead. In addition to her parents, Patricia is preceded in death by her husband, Willie M. Brown; and several brothers and sisters. Patricia is survived by her children, Lois Brown, Marcie Naylor (Chris), Colon Brown, and Bradley Brown (Lara); bonus daughters, Connie Byrd and Deanna Little; brother, Clifton Whitehead; sisters, Joann Driscol, Lois Jones (Merrit) and...

Margaret Annette Lawing of Stedman, NC, Summerfield, FL, and Chattanooga, TN, left this world for her heavenly home on Monday, April 1, 2024. She was 89 years old.   Margaret was preceded in death by her husband, Lloyd Lawing; a brother, Joe Smith; her parents Carl and Anna Lee Smith; her granddaughter, Robin Bruton Gibson; and her great-grandson, Dillon Matthew Raymes.   Margaret leaves to cherish her memory daughter, Peggy Raymes (Billy) of Stedman, NC; son, Michael...

Alfred Sessoms, 54, passed away on Monday, March 18, 2024. Alfred was born in Fayetteville, NC on February 22, 1970 to the late Alfred Smith and Mary Kate Sessoms.  He was preceded in death by his father, Alfred Smith; his mother, Mary Kate Sessoms; and his brother, Charles Sessoms.  Alfred is survived by his aunts, Amelja Bilby and Lillie Koble; his sisters, Brenda Messenger, Joyce Pittman, and Karen McCleery; niece, Kailee Marsh; nephews, Dustin Sessoms, Brandon Rose,...

Tony Orion Prewitt, 59, passed away Tuesday, March 12, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC. He was born March 27, 1964, in Kirksville, MO, a son of Karen (Treasure) Prewitt and the late Roger Prewitt. He was a graduate of Keokuk High School, class of 1982. He went on to join the U.S. Air Force where he served for 8 years as a Heavy Equipment Operator during Operation Desert Storm in Saudi Arabia. He was also stationed at England Airforce Base, Louisiana and Bitburg Airforce Airbase, Germany. Tony was...

Dillon Lee Gautier, 31, passed away on Thursday, February 15, 2024. Dillon was preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Lloyd and Jean Gautier; maternal grandparents, Charlie and Lillie Peele; uncles, Tracy W. Gautier, Gordon Williams; cousin, John David Thomas; and niece, Natalie Gautier. Dillon is survived by his parents, Charles and Tammy Gautier; fiancé, Morgan Hope; sister, Tonya Cockman and husband, Brandon Knapp; brother, Robert Cockman and wife, Renee; brother, Lloyd...

Christopher Martinson, 60, passed away on Sunday morning, February 11, 2024 at his home with his loving wife, Tamara, at his side. Christopher was a mechanic most of his life and became a master at it. He had a kind and loving heart and will be truly missed by all those who knew him. Christopher leaves behind to cherish his memory, his wife, Tamara Martinson; daughter, Avery Martinson; son, Andrew Victor; daughter, Chevonne Ramos; daughter, Christen Martinson; three step-children, Jenna...

Larry Allen Royal, 76, passed away on Wednesday, January 24, 2024. Larry was born in Sampson County on April 11, 1947 to the late Stacy and Kathleen (Johnson) Royal. Larry is survived by his wife, Marie Royal; daughter, Sommer Royal-Smith and husband, Bobby; sister, Kathy Moore and husband, Larry; granddaughter, Julia Smith; niece, Brooke Mitchell; and nephew, Neil Mitchell. While serving in the US Army, Larry was awarded the Purple Heart and Bronze Star for his time in Vietnam. He went on...

Joseph Leroy Yarbrough, 69, of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, January 20, 2024. He was born to Herbert and Wilma Yarbrough on August 28, 1954 in Cumberland County, North Carolina. Joseph is preceded in death by his father, Herbert Williegene Yarbrough; his mother, Wilma Inez Yarbrough; siblings, Roger Dale and Catherine Lorrain Yarbrough; his wife, Susan Yarbrough; and children, Joseph Williegene and Joey Lee. Joseph leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother, Dennis Ralph...

James F. “Jim” Burnette II, 66, of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ on Tuesday, January 16, 2024. He was born to James Franklin Burnette and Gail Scott Burnette on April 5,1957 in Tarboro, North Carolina. Jim was preceded in death by his father, James F. “Sonny” Burnette and brother-in-law, Conrad Lopes. After his graduation from Pine Forest High School, Jim went on to further his education at Fayetteville Technical Community...

Melody Jo (Chrisman) Nunnery, 70, passed away peacefully at her home on Monday, January 15, 2024. She was surrounded by her husband and daughter. Melody was born on August 18, 1953 to Warren and Lodema Chrisman in Stanton, Virginia. Melody was preceded in death by her father, Warren Chrisman; her brother, David Chrisman; and her sister, Bonnie Robinson. Melody is survived by her loving husband, Alex Nunnery; her daughter, Wendy Wolfe and family; and her step-daughter, Tammy Byrd and family.