Jeneal Jackson Harris
May 27, 2026
Jeneal Jackson Harris, a cherished member of the Fayetteville community, passed away on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Born on January 7, 1930, she lived a life marked by grace and resilience.
Jeneal’s journey, spanning over ninety-six years, touched the lives of many who knew her kindness and warmth. While details of her life’s work and passions have yet to be fully...
Shirley Owens Simmons
May 27, 2026
Shirley Owens Simmons, 87 of Fayetteville, North Carolina journeyed to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 27, 2026. Left behind was a legacy woven in faith, fierce love, and unforgettable memories. Shirley was born on May 30, 1938, In Mullins, South Carolina to John and Betty Owens.
Shirley was a woman whose life was grounded in God and a devotion...
David Lee Irving
May 19, 2026
David Lee Irving, 61, of Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, May 19, 2026. He was born in Cumberland County, North Carolina, on June 20, 1964, to the late Richard Lewis Irving and Anna Jean Jarvis Irving.
David graduated from Fayetteville Academy in 1982 and later attended the University of North Carolina Wilmington. Shortly after he met and married...
Frances Markum Salaz
May 18, 2026
Frances Markum Salaz of Fayetteville, North Carolina journeyed to be with the Lord on May 18, 2026. Frances was born February 24, 1938, in Woodbury, Tennessee, into the loving arms of George and Altie Markum who have now welcomed her into her heavenly home. She now resides with all of her immediate family members and will be waiting for each...
Charles Edward Bechtol, Sr.
May 12, 2026
Charles Edward Bechtol, Sr., 80, of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Born December 16, 1945, in Cumberland County, Charles was the son of the late Edward F. Bechtol and Leona Ida Mae Whisner Bechtol.
Charles proudly served his country in the United States Army with the 82nd...
Jack Richard Fulp
May 12, 2026
Jack Richard Fulp, 95, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on May 12, 2026, at his residence surrounded by his loving family.
Jack was born on February 20, 1931, in Aurora, Missouri to the late Albert Fulp and Helen Johnson Fulp. He spent part of his younger years in California before joining the United States Army, where he...
Janette (Carroll) Page
May 12, 2026
Janette Carroll Page, 96, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Tuesday, May 12, 2026, at Village Green, with her family by her side.
Janette was born in Atlanta, Georgia, on December 1, 1929, to the late George William Carroll, Sr. and Bertha Morgan Carroll. At a young age, she moved with her family to Cumberland County, where...
Bertin Jaime Ledesma
May 4, 2026
Bertin was born on October 8, 1972, in Mexico to the late Antonio Jaime Gonzalez and Maira Ledesma Vargas. At a young age, he moved to Fayetteville, where he worked tirelessly to build a better life for himself and his family. Through dedication and perseverance, he established his own business, Bert's Lawncare, which he took great pride in.
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Claire Raine Hann
May 3, 2026
Claire Raine Hann was born on April 27, 2026, at Womack Army Medical Center. Though her time on earth was brief, she filled the hearts of her family with immeasurable love and precious memories before gaining her angel wings on May 3, 2026.
Claire is lovingly survived by her parents, Ataysia Grant and Camden Hann; her brother,...
William George Kennedy
May 1, 2026
William George "Turk" Kennedy Jr., 87, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on May 1, 2026.
William was born on April 12, 1939, in Knoxville, Tennessee, to Wymer Houston Carr and William George Kennedy Sr. He lived a life defined by service, discipline, strength, and devotion to family. He proudly served his country in both the...
Donna Louise Haire
May 1, 2026
Donna Louise Haire, 70, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Friday, May 1, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Donna was born October 26, 1955, in Fayetteville to Hugh Roberson Haire, Sr. and Thelma Louise Hatchell Haire. She was a graduate of Terry Sanford High School. Donna was a homemaker and enjoyed gardening. She knew the...
Ella Mae (Rigsby) Baker
Apr 30, 2026
Ella Mae Baker, 82, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026, in her home.
Ella was born January 27, 1944, in Columbus, GA to Arthur Griffin Rigsby, Sr. and Nonie S. Stewart Rigsby. She worked in various retail stores in Fayetteville before retiring. She enjoyed reading her Bible and being involved in her church, Mt....
Jessie Darwin Hairr
Apr 30, 2026
Jessie Darwin Hairr, 84, of Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026.
Darwin was born and raised in Sampson County where he graduated from Clinton High School. Later, he moved to Fayetteville and started his career as the maintenance superintendent of W.S. Wellons Realty where he was employed for over 50 years.
He was...
Mildred Marie (Jones) Johnson
Apr 30, 2026
Mildred Jones Johnson, 93, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, April 30, 2026 at her residence surrounded by her family.
Mildred was born October 2, 1932, in Harnett County to Higgs Sherwood Jones and Mary Grace Cook Jones. She worked at the Diana Shop in downtown Fayetteville and at FTCC and Cumberland County Schools. She enjoyed camping...
Albert Richard Kozusko, Jr.
Apr 29, 2026
Albert Richard Kozusko Junior, a cherished resident of Fayetteville, North Carolina, went home to be with his Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on April 29th.
Albert's life was firmly rooted in his faith. A graduate of the Calvary Institute of Biblical Studies in Zanesville, Ohio, he was a devoted member of Northview Baptist Church in Fayetteville. He...
Shirley (Coburn) Thompson
Apr 26, 2026
Shirley Coburn Thompson, 98, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Sunday morning, April 26, 2026, at her residence, surrounded by her loving family.
Born on April 3, 1928, in Boston, Massachusetts, Shirley was the daughter of the late Roy Nelson Coburn and Ethel Ada Morsell Coburn. She lived a long and meaningful life centered on family, learning,...
James Julian Autry, Sr.
Apr 24, 2026
James Julian Autry, Sr., 98, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on Friday, April 24, 2026, just one day shy of his 99th birthday.
James was born on April 25, 1927, in Sampson County to the late John Julian Autry and Emily Jane Starling Autry. Raised on a farm, he learned the value of hard work early in...
Mary Delia (Pugh) Dickens
Apr 22, 2026
Mary Pugh Dickens, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center.
Born in 1933 in her grandparents' home, Mary was the daughter of Robert Clarence Pugh and Ruby Catherine Pugh. She graduated from Stedman High School and went on to attend the University of North Carolina at Greensboro, where she earned a...
Carla (Summers) Merritt
Apr 22, 2026
Carla Summers Merritt, a devoted wife, mother, grandmother, and friend, passed away unexpectedly on April 22nd at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.
Carla was born on June 3, 1949, in Albemarle, North Carolina, to Rudy Summers and Margaret Lisk Summers. As a child, Carla had the unique opportunity to live in Germany with her...
Nelson Boyes
Apr 22, 2026
Nelson Boyes, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on Wednesday, April 22, 2026.
Funeral arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Funeral arrangements by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home, 545 Ramsey St. Fayetteville, N.C.28301
Online condolences may be made at www.jerniganwarren.com
