The Fayetteville Observer

Jackie Carlyle Lee, Saturday, October 14, 1944 -Wednesday, August 3, 2022 Jackie Carlyle Lee, age 77, transitioned to his Heavenly home on Wednesday, August 3, 2022, with his wife by his side. He was pre-deceased by his father Carlyle Lee, and his mother, Annie Lovick Lee. Jackie is survived by his wife of 56 years, Linda; sisters-in-law, Nora Cain and Alice Matthews (Richard); several cousins and many friends, all of whom were very special to him. Jackie loved the Lord and was strong in his faith. He was an inspiration to others and touched the lives of many of those he was in contact with. He was instrumental in organizing the Wade Community Fire Department in 1969 where he was...

Memorial services for Michael Wayne Sessoms will be held 4:00 p.m. Thursday, August 4, 2022 at Cooper Funeral Home Chapel. Visitation will be held following the service at the funeral home. Mr. Sessoms, 66, died Sunday, July 31, 2022 at McLeod Medical Center in Dillon. Born in Clinton, NC, March 6, 1956, he was the son of the late Oliver Matthews and Margaret Fannie Faircloth Sessoms Davidson. Survivors include his wife of 19 years, Beverly Sessoms of Dillon; daughter, Rebecca Maples; son, Matthew Sessoms (Amanda); step-children, Kellye Tedder and Nikki Edwards Small; 12 grandchildren; 1 great-grandchild; 4 sisters. Mr. Sessoms was preceded in death by his son,...

Mr. Raeford Daughtry, 77, of Newton Grove, NC went home to be with the Lord on July 25th, 2022. He passed away peacefully at his home per his wishes. The funeral will be held at Oak Grove FWB Church, Newton Grove, on Wednesday, July 27th, 2022 at 6:00 pm followed by visitation. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, July 28th, 2022 at the Warren Family/Oak Grove FWB Church at 10:00 am. Raeford was born November 9th,1944 to Frank and Rena Bass Daughtry and was proud to say he was "born in Sharecake and raised in Basstown, NC." He graduated from Hobbton High School in 1963 and earned his bachelor's degree in Agriculture Education from NC State University in 1968. His life took him...

Mrs. Marie Denning Jackson Butler, age 78 of Colliers Chapel Church Rd., Linden died Sunday Morning, July 17, 2022 at her son's home in Linden, N.C. Marie was born February 2, 1944 in Harnett County the daughter of the late Lonnie E. Denning and Robin Louise Moore Denning and is preceded in death by her first husband, William Thurman Jackson, Sr. and second husband, Carl Franklin Butler, Sr. She is also preceded in death by brothers, Lonnie Denning, Jr. and Carl Randall Denning. Marie was a loving wife, mother, grandmother and great grandmother, her family was very important to her. She loved people and loved helping people. Marie was always busy doing something, it might be for...

Reverend William Wayne Robbins passed away Friday night, June 17th, 2022 at 8:43pm at Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. He was born on August 10th, 1941 in Totz, Kentucky to William Howard Robbins and Berdette Hale Robbins who preceded him in death. Survived by siblings Shirley Ann Robbins n?e Rapier, James Arthur (Nancy) Robbins, David Lee (Linda) Robbins, Sheila Ruth Robbins Rosemier, Lonnie Dale (Betsy) Robbins, Karen Sue (Mike) Richardson. Children Sandra Kay Rhodes and Anthony Wayne (Laken) Robbins. Grandchildren Christina Marie (Christopher) Mannering, Rebecca Sieglinde Combs and Robert Elden Rhodes III. Great Grandchildren Breanna Rhodes, Hunter Combs, Brayden...

Reverend William Wayne Robbins passed away Friday night, June 17th, 2022 at 8:43pm at Ohio Health Berger Hospital in Circleville, Ohio. He was born on August 10th, 1941 in Totz, Kentucky to William Howard Robbins and Berdette Hale Robbins who preceded him in death. Survived by siblings Shirley Ann Robbins n?e Rapier, James Arthur (Nancy) Robbins, David Lee (Linda) Robbins, Sheila Ruth Robbins Rosemier, Lonnie Dale (Betsy) Robbins, Karen Sue (Mike) Richardson. Children Sandra Kay Rhodes and Anthony Wayne (Laken) Robbins. Grandchildren Christina Marie (Christopher) Mannering, Rebecca Sieglinde Combs and Robert Elden Rhodes III. Great Grandchildren Breanna Rhodes, Hunter Combs, Brayden...

Sergeant Major (Ret.) Raymond Peter Mikol, Sr., 76, of Gold Hill, passed away Wednesday, May 18, 2022, peacefully at his home. Mr. Mikol was born August 8, 1945, in New York to the late Joseph and Edna Mikolajczyk. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his son, Robert P. Mikol; brother, Joseph Mikolajczyk; and first wife, Margaret Meany Mikol. SGM Mikol was a paratrooper with the 82nd who was awarded many badges and awards throughout his career to include: Master Parachutist and even trained as a helicopter pilot. A veteran of two wars, he was awarded a Bronze Star with "V" from Vietnam and a second from the Gulf War as well as receiving the Distinguish Service Cross as...

A native of Columbus, GA, she had resided in Lithia, FL for 5 years coming from Fayetteville, NC for most of her lifetime and was a Registered Nurse. She is survived by her brother, James Allsbrook and sister, Daphane Allsbrook. Services are private. SouthernFuneralCare.com

Edna Lucille Bailey Poole, 90, of Columbia, died on Sunday, March 27, 2022. Born in Southern Pines, NC, on October 18, 1931, she was the daughter of the late Dempsey Ernest and Petria Jensen Bailey. After graduation from Southern Pines High School, she attended Watts Nursing School in Durham, NC. She married Scott Poole and lived in Raeford, NC, where she was a member of Raeford Presbyterian Church and many other civic organizations. While at Raeford Presbyterian, she started Mother's Morning Out and enjoyed time spent with her children. As a wonderful hostess, her home was commonly filled with youth from the church. In order to create a safe place for youth to gather, she started the Open...

Phyllis Warren Childers, 86, of Raeford, NC, passed away peacefully Monday, March 14, 2022 at Wickshire Creeks Crossing Senior Living Facility. She was born in Alexander County, NC, on April 17, 1935. She married the love of her life, Grady, in 1950. He passed away on February 7, 2013. The couple's biggest heartbreak was the loss of their daughter, Janet, at age 10 in 1964. Ten years later, they nearly lost one of their sons, Grady, Jr. (Buddy) to encephalitis. Phyllis spent the remainder of her life making sure Buddy was cared for. Phyllis and Grady loved to travel and had many great adventures. The most memorable was a trip to the Serengeti Wildlife preserve in Kenya, watching lions...

Margaret Krumpe, 73, died March 11, 2022. A native of Fayetteville, NC, she was a daughter of the late James A. Truluck and Vivian Maxwell Brooks and was also preceded in death by a brother, Theo Brooks. Funeral services will be Tuesday, March 15, 2022 at 2:00 PM at the chapel of Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST. Interment will follow at Colbert Cemetery. The family will receive friends Tuesday from 1:00 until 2:00 PM at the funeral home. Survivors include her son, Scott Krumpe; stepfather, Wilbur Brooks; brother, Clint Brooks; nephew, Jeremy Brooks. Lord and Stephens Funeral Home, EAST, Athens, GA, is in charge of arrangements. www.lordandstephens.com

Clara Lona Stott Finch died on February 26, 2022. She was born on February 17, 1931 to Robert B. Stott and Anna W. Stott in Wilson County, NC. She was predeceased by her husband, Van Henry Finch, Jr. "Bud", her parents, and her sister, Betty Joyce Fluegel. Clara held several jobs over the years, but her favorite job was working with Bud in the moving business at All American Moving and Storage in Raleigh, NC. She was a bookkeeper and secretary for that business. She was a tremendous help to her community, her church, and the moving business. Her church, God, and family was first and foremost in her life. She will always be remembered for her strength in every situation that life sent in her...

Dorothy (Dottie) Mosley Drake, beloved wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, and friend passed away on Wednesday, February 16, 2022 in Alpharetta, Georgia, at the age of 93. The daughter of John and Gertrude Mosley of Gwinnett County, Georgia. Dorothy worked at Southeastern Underwriters Association in Atlanta, as Head Typist for 13 years after high school. It was there she met her future husband, Albert B. Drake. Five years later she put her husband through seminary and became a minister's wife and mother. Dorothy loved volunteering at the school as room mother, Girl Scout leader, Presbyterian Women, Garden Club, and Extension Club. In the 1970's, Dorothy formed the first Girl Schout...

Mrs. Grace Gilmore Edwards, 97 of Fayetteville, NC, transitioned at Highland House Rehabilitation and Health Care Center in Fayetteville on January 25, 2022. A Graveside Service will be held on Wednesday, February 2, 2022 at 12 noon at Rockfish Memorial Park, 4017 Gillespie Street Fayetteville, NC with Reverend Kelvin Barnes officiating. Public viewing in Wilson will be held on Monday, January 31, 2022 from 1-5 p.m. at Edwards Funeral Home Chapel. On Tuesday, February 1, 2022, a public viewing will be held at Central & Worley Mortuary, 219 East Third Street in Lumberton, NC from 1-4 p.m. The family will receive friends from 1-3 p.m. in Wilson and in Lumberton. The family will assemble at...

Wade, NC Violet Lee Newman Pruitt, a servant of God and of the Lord Jesus Christ, died Thursday, January 6, 2022 at her home at the age of 96. A native of Sumter, South Carolina, she was the daughter of the late Oral Kenneth Newman, Sr. and Addie Marie Christmas and is preceded in death by her husband, Kermit Durant Pruitt. She is also preceded in death by two brothers, Oral Kenneth Newman, Jr. and Francis DeLorme Newman and two sisters, Ellen Olivia Tyson and Bonnie Kate Warren. Mrs. Pruitt was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, great-grandmother, mentor and friend. She spent many years as a military spouse, meeting her husband during his station at Shaw AFB. Based on his...

Rose Marie Batts Duty, 58, transitioned from this Earthly world on Wednesday, December 29th, 2021. She was born in Wilson County to the late George Alton & Mildred Whitley Batts. Intelligent, bright, and good-hearted, Rose was a devoted wife & Soulmate, She was mother of Many Dogs & Cats of all Different kinds Throughout our Life together, and Step grandmother to Two beautiful granddaughters, She loved her family immensely. She enjoyed anything outdoors; fishing, gardening, flowers, Camping outdoors, & really loved her music. She will be greatly missed by family and friends. She is survived by her beloved husband, Roger Lee Duty, step-son, Michael Shannon Duty (Jean),...

Eva Stevens of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, December 18, 2021 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center at the age of 73. Eva was born in Germany on April 24, 1948 to the late Herbert and Annelies Muenzberg Halbhuber. Eva met her husband, Vernon in Amberg, Germany. After their courtship, they married on December 22, 1967. Eva had a deep love for animals and had a heart for rescues. She enjoyed painting, crocheting, and polka music. Eva was a caring lady who loved her family, especially her grandchildren and great-grandchildren. Eva was most proud of her US Citizenship that she received in the mid 1990's. She leaves behind her husband, Vernon of Fayetteville; Andrea Maness and her...

Fayetteville, NC Bobby Ray Maynard, age 80 of Fayetteville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ, Thursday, November 18, 2021 at Carolina Rehab of Cumberland. Bobby was born on December 23, 1940 in Harnett County the son of the late Claudie Maynor, Sr. and Hattie Elizabeth Smith Maynor and is preceded in death by brothers, Claudie Maynor, Jr. and William Franklin Maynor, sisters, Ethel Mae Lovett, Aline Burnette, Doris Faye Norton and Josephine Maynor Jacobs. Bobby lived most of his adult life in the Fayetteville area, he worked in the flooring business laying carpet and hardwood floors. Bobby never had children of his own but he loved all his nieces and nephews...