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Larry David Wimert, 80, of Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, May 30, 2024. Larry was a loving Husband, Father, grandfather, and brother. He always brought joy and happiness to those around him and loved spending time with his family, friends and church family. Born on September 15, 1943, in Westminster Maryland, he was the son of the late Walter David Wimert and Hilda Mae (Petry) Wimert. Larry was the loving and devoted Husband of 59 years to Joyce Faye Wimert. Larry was a graduate of Westminster High School. He worked for Black and Decker of Hampstead, Maryland and Fayetteville, North Carolina for 42 years. Larry enjoyed working in his woodshop making...

Michael Eugene Wagner, 80, of Summerfield passed away December 15, 2023 at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro. Born in Kingsport, TN, he is the son of the late Jack Eugene and Mildred Martin Wagner. He was also preceded in death by his wife, Ruby Lambert Wagner and a granddaughter, Candace Mounce. He is survived by daughters, Kimberly (Mike) Hancock of Trinity, NC and Heather Denise Adams (Travis) of Highland, UT; son, John Allen Robertson, Jr. of Piney Flats, TN; special daughter, Lillian Sheppard (Mitch) of Summerfield; sisters, Brenda (Ronald) Murray of Pleasant Garden and Thelma (Terry) Walker of North Wilkesboro; special sister in law Freda Hoback (Junior) of Dublin, VA;...

Lewis G. Blackwood, 87 of Fayetteville, passed away on September 21, 2022. Born in Durham County, Lewis is the son of the late Theodore Blackwood and Betty Parker Blackwood. He is also preceded in death by his wife, Diana Blackwood; daughter, Debra Kay Blackwood Caulder; and sisters, Maxaline Oakley, Sue Sutton, and Wilma Adams. Lewis is survived by his grandsons, Steven Caulder and wife Sandra, Brian Caulder and fianc? Brandi Hoskins; four great grandchildren, Isaiah, Jeremiah, Hannah, and Brian Caulder II; sisters, Gail Kelly and Ann Ashley; many nieces and nephews; great nieces and nephews; and cousins. Lewis worked for Watson Electric in the Raleigh area before opening a branch in...

Janie Pope Hudson, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, and great-grandmother, passed away on Thursday evening, February 10. We know that she is rejoicing in heaven with those that went before her. Janie was born on June 4, 1935, in Sampson County, North Carolina, the third of six children born to the late Richard and Jane Pope. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her loving and devoted husband of 67 years, Ottis D. Hudson, and her siblings: Lawrence Pope, Fannie Pope Williams, Alice Pope Harris, Howell Pope, and James Pope. She was also preceded in death by her infant son, Ricky. Janie was raised on the family farm. She learned the value of hard work from an early...

Lillian M. Easingwood, 69, died January 30, 2022. Lillian was born in Raleigh, NC and was the daughter of the late Garland and Dorothy Montague. Along with her parents, she was preceded in death by her daughter, Cathleen M. Easingwood and her grandchildren James Alexander and Jamie Easingwood. She is survived by her husband of 49 years, Richard C. Easingwood, Sr., her children Richard C. Easingwood, Jr. (Shannon), Michael G. Easingwood (Sandra), Joseph D. Easingwood (Debbie), Vernon M. Easingwood and Kimberly R. Easingwood (Katherine), sisters, Dorothy (Dottie) Montague and Elizabeth (Betty) Barbour (Glenn) both from Raleigh, 4 grandchildren and 5 great grandchildren. Lillian was a...

Robert Matthew Quinn, age 57 of Parkton, passed away January 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born in Summerfield, MA, he is the son of Floyd Quinn and Melanie Walenta Quinn. He is preceded in death by his mother, Melanie Quinn formerly of Somers, CT. He is survived by his father, Floyd M. Quinn of Somers, CT; a brother, Floyd F. Quinn of San Marcos, TX; a sister, Loriann Quinn of Groton, MA; a daughter, Sarah Kroh of Parkton, NC; two sons, Patrick Quinn of Parkton, NC and Kyle Quinn of Dayton, OH; and grandchildren, Melanie and Alex Kroh of Parkton, NC. Robert was a U.S. Army Veteran 260th MP Co, 10th Mountain Division, and formerly employed by Hallmark Cards of...

Horace Delano Kinlaw, 90 of Asheville (formally of Hope Mills), passed away November 19, 2021. Born in Cumberland County, he is the son of Marshall and Myrtle Hulon Kinlaw. He is preceded in death by his parents, and his wife Betty Hester Kinlaw. He is survived by a daughter, Terri Burkett; sons, Kenneth Kinlaw & wife Anne and Michael Kinlaw & wife Beth; grandchildren, Thomas Kinlaw, Kevin Kinlaw & wife Amy, Richard Robinson, Michael Kinlaw & wife Anna, Hunter Kinlaw, Hayley Kinlaw & husband Dave, Heather O'Hearn & husband Thom, Caroline Skinner & husband Matthew, Rebekah Calloway & husband Jacob; 11 Great grandchildren. A graveside service will be...

FAYETTEVILLE - Sergeant First Class (RET) Tommy B. Batchelor SFC (RET) Tommy B. Batchelor, a long time resident of Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully on February 23, 2021. Born April 24, 1931 in Nashville, NC, he was the son of Sam and Lillian Batchelor. Tommy married the former Ingeborg Eva Englert from Arnstein, Germany, and together they had three sons - Fred, Michael, and Steven. He was a loving and supporting husband and father. Tommy served in the Army for more than 20 years with assignments to Alaska, New York, Korea, Fort Bragg, and several tours in Germany. He had a passion for service and was a friend to everyone he met. He always had time for others and loved to share a...

Eugene C. Edwards, age 82, of Fayetteville, NC, formerly of Aberdeen, NC, passed away May 18, 2020. He was surrounded by loved ones at home, and at peace. Eugene was born in Grantsboro, NC, the son of the late Benjamin A. Edwards (Al) and Nellie Bly Garner Edwards of Newport, NC. He was also preceded in death by his sisters, Jackie Piner of TN and Jenni Kelly of TX. He is survived by his wife of 55 years, Joan Parker Edwards; son Gene Edwards, Jr. (Deborah) of Rockville, VA; daughters Stephanie Stone (Gregory) of Raleigh, NC, and Beverly Broach (Thomas) of Scio, NY; eight grandchildren, Holland, Justin, Miranda, Rachel, Phillip, Juliet, Jeb and Will; brothers, Ronald L. Edwards (Anne) of...

Ottis D. Hudson, 86, wonderful husband, father, father-in-law, grandfather, great grandfather, and brother, passed away peacefully on Saturday, May 2, 2020. We know that he is dancing and rejoicing in heaven with those who went before him, free of the wheelchair that he had been confined to for so long. He was born on March 14, 1934, in Sampson County, North Carolina, the sixth of nine children born to the late Laudie and Lizzie Hudson of Clinton. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his siblings, Joe Hudson, Celestial Butler, Vernease Hudson, Laudie Hudson, Pellon Hudson, Evelyn Blackburn, and Gerald Hudson. He was also preceded in death by his infant son,...

Margaret Ellen (Burkey) Hast of Fayetteville, NC, 86, passed away April 27, 2020, after facing deteriorating health issues over the past year. Margaret is predeceased just over a year by her husband of 58 years, George L. Hast. As her memory diminished, she retained the knowledge that he had departed and missed him daily. She passed sitting peacefully in her chair, an ever-present book in her lap. She is survived by daughter, Mary Beth Clark and husband Tom of Frederick, MD; daughter, Michele Smith and husband Ron of Pasadena, MD; daughter, Maureen Hast of Frederick, MD; son, Raymond Hast and wife Angela of Hope Mills, NC; and her eight grandchildren, Melissa (and husband Mark Lombard),...

Norman F.R. Strasser Sr., 75, of Hope Mills, N.C. (formally of Manitowoc and Stevens Point, WI, and St. Nazianz) was born January 27, 1945 and passed away at his home on February 21, 2020. Born in Stevens Point, WI, he was the son of Walter and Agnes (Halkowski) Strasser. He proudly served his country in the United States Army for ten and half years earning many medals and battle ribbons. He is survived by his fiancee, Kathryn Bennet; 3 sons James Sr.(Teresa)Riske, Milan, IL, Norman Jr.(Hailee) Strasser, Manitowoc, WI and Raymond (Alex) Strasser, St. Nazianz, and 4 daughters Amanda Strasser Herring, Erwin,N.C., Linda Castona Green (Richard Hill) Two Rivers, WI, Rebecca(John) Steeves,...

Ella Mae Dowless Harris, of Hope Mills, NC, went home to be with the Lord on October 20, 2019 at the age of 86. She passed peacefully at her home. Ella was born on September 3, 1933 to the late Robie Lee Dowless and Annie (Gause) Dowless. Ella is preceded in death by her husband of thirty-eight years, Otis Lee Harris of Hope Mills, NC; her parents, Robie and Annie Dowless; her brothers, Henry, LeRoy, Robert, Aaron and Jayford Dowless; her sisters, Mary Jane Hester, Margaret Hester, Irene Carter, McCree Carroll, and Isabel Kinlaw. Ella grew up in Dublin, NC on her family's farm and attended Tar Heel High School where she graduated valedictorian in 1952. Ella was a wonderful homemaker who...

Mary Helen 'Bitsy' Edge (80) passed away peacefully surrounded by family on September 1, 2019. A resident of Pinehurst, she was born and raised in Gray's Creek. She is survived by daughter, Rose Kennedy and son-in-law David; 2 grandchildren, Ryan Kennedy and Paige Kennedy Smart and husband Donald. She is also survived by a brother, Bobby Edge and wife Peggy along with many cherished nieces and nephews. She was preceded in death by sons Michael and Alton Smith III. She was the 6th child of 7 of Eddie and Lila Edge. She worked as a Clinical Social Worker for 22 years. Mary Helen was an active member and deacon of Southern Pines First Baptist Church and was an organist at Green Springs...

Carol Jeane (Menapace) Clise, 90, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away, August 9, 2019. Born in Syracuse, NY, Carol raised a family in Auburn, NY, retired in Sanibel, FL and most recently lived in Hope Mills, NC. Daughter of the late Henry G. Menapace and Marion M. (Bickelhaupt) Menapace, she was predeceased by her husband, H. Ward Clise in 1992, her grandson Douglas Ward Gleason in 2004, as well as her two brothers Donald C. Menapace and Robert H. Menapace. She was a graduate of Nottingham High School and Syracuse University. Carol was involved in many community activities. She proudly volunteered with the American Red Cross in various capacities including chairman of the board and blood...

Mae Lillian Rowell Sweat of Fayetteville, 86, died Monday, August 05, 2019. Born in Boston, MA, Mae was the daughter of the late William and Elsie Ployer Rowell. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her brother, Robert Rowell; and her sister, Eleanor Smith. She is survived by her husband, Floyd Sweat; son, Bill Sweat and wife Donna Morris of Dundee, OR; daughter, Betsy Sweat of Hong Kong; son, Michael Sweat and wife Rita of Georgetown, MA; granddaughter, Amanda Armillay and husband Jim of Manchester, NH; grandson, Brendan Chen of New York, NY; and several nieces and nephews. The family will receive friends from 6-8 p.m., Thursday, August 8, 2019 at Pinecrest Funeral...

Peggy Ann Galloway, 77, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in White Oak, NC, Peggy was the daughter of the late Austin and Catherine McMillan. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Hilda Suggs Perkins. Peggy is survived by her children, Teresa Keats and husband Jamie of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jennifer Balchun of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Barry Broome and wife Victoria of Spartanburg, SC, and Tony Broome and wife Sabrina of Boiling Springs, SC; siblings, David O'Neal McMillan and wife Priscilla, Betty Allee and her late husband James, Faye Gillikin and husband Ronnie, and Brenda Godfrey and husband Ralph; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren;...

Peggy Ann Galloway, 78, of Myrtle Beach, SC, died Thursday, June 27, 2019. Born in White Oak, NC, Peggy was the daughter of the late Austin and Catherine McMillan. Along with her parents, she was also preceded in death by her sister, Hilda Suggs Perkins. Peggy is survived by her children, Teresa Keats and husband Jamie of Myrtle Beach, SC, Jennifer Balchun of N. Myrtle Beach, SC, Barry Broome and wife Victoria of Spartanburg, SC, and Tony Broome and wife Sabrina of Boiling Springs, SC; siblings, David O'Neal McMillan and wife Priscilla, Betty Allee and her late husband James, Faye Gillikin and husband Ronnie, and Brenda Godfrey and husband Ralph; 9 grandchildren; 13 great grandchildren;...

Grace Martelli Shaull, 82, of Hope Mills, NC, passed away Monday, July 9, 2018. Born April 13, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY, she was the daughter of the late Dominick and Mary Martelli. Along with her parents, Grace was also preceded in death by her husband of 57 years, LaVerne R. Shaull; and brother, Anthony Martelli. She is survived by her daughter, Michelle and her husband Darren; her son, Verne and his wife Theresa; granddaughter, Heather and her husband Shawn; grandson, Stetson; great grandchildren, Layla, Gavin and Reagan; and brother, Joseph Martelli. Grace worked alongside her husband in the newspaper industry and was involved in community and professional organizations for over 3...