Obituaries 

Rose Ellen Jacobs-Matthies, 82, of Fayetteville passed away on May 4, 2024. Rose was preceded in death by her parents, Ammie, and Clyde Jacobs; sister, Mattie Willis; brothers, Johnnie Jacobs, and Elbridge Jacobs; nephew, Michael Jacobs; sister in laws, Josephine Jacobs, and Charlotte Jacobs; great grandchild, Adelynn “Limnod” Whitley; son in law, Rodney Naylor; and grandson, Michael Johns. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her husband of 59 years, Arlon Matthies;...

Tony Edward Jones, 58, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday May 4th, 2024. Tony was preceded in death by his father, Bobby Jones, mother, Phyllis Swann, and stepfather, JB Swann. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Debbie Jones; children, Amanda Jones and Casey Jones; brother, Charles Jones; sister in law, Donna Jones; grandson, Maverick Zimkus; nephew, Joseph Jones and his niece, Heather Duncan. Tony dedicated his life to the craft of construction, establishing his...

Gertie Goins Brewington, 93 of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on May 4, 2024.  She was born in Moore County, one of ten children to Mattie Morrison Goins and James Robert Goins.  She married her high school sweetheart, Arthur Samuel Brewington of Clinton, NC on August 1, 1948.  They spent most of their 64 years together in Fayetteville, until his passing in 2013. Ms. Brewington was an enrolled member of the Lumbee Tribe of North Carolina.  After attending East...

Drucilla Trudy Burdette (McCracken), 89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on May 4, 2024, at her home surrounded by her loved ones after a long illness. Drucilla (Drew) was born on May 14, 1934, in Woodside Mills, SC (Greenville) and was the daughter of the late Moses and Bessie Elizabeth McCracken.  She is survived by a sister, Juanita Connell of Merritt Island, Florida.  She was preceded in death by her sisters, Bee Mann, Mary McCracken; brothers, Troy McCracken and Leroy...

Jean Margaret (Clancy)(Colville) O’Brien, 89, of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, April 28, 2024. Jean was born in Carlisle, PA on July 28, 1934, to Samuel and Ruth Treaster. Jean was preceded in death by her daughter, Debra Chandler; husbands, Bill O’Brien, Harold Colville, and Dorman Clancy; and her brothers, Floyd, Wayne, and Mahlon Treaster. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Steven Clancy and wife, Donna of Florida, Michael Clancy and wife, Roberta of...

Ryuko Jones, 97, of Fayetteville passed away on April 22, 2024. Ryuko was preceded in death by her father, Ryuko Oshimi; mother, Sen Oshimi; and spouse, Charles R. Jones. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her son, Charles R. Jones, Jr.; daughter, Louise J. Smith; son, Clifford W. Jones and wife, Angie; grandsons, Raymond L. Gerber and wife, Sarah, Brian C. Gerber and wife, Heather; great grandkids, Rebecca, Madison, Juliahna, Jacob, and Drake. In her younger years growing up in...

Judy Calhoun Horne, 80 years old, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 18, 2024. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William David (W.D) Horne; and her parents, Clarence Calhoun, and Bonnie Carter. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, David Ray Horne and wife, Michael Ann Horne, and Daniel Owen Horne; and her five grandchildren whom she was affectionally known as Grandma/Maga. Judy concluded her extensive career with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s...

Robert Ray Smith, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on April 18, 2024. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Ellen Jacobs Smith; children, Chad (Missy) Smith, Derik (Melissa) Smith, and Bryan (Rebecca) Spencer; grandchildren, Jayne (Jonathan) Tursich, Caleb Spencer, Cole (Kayla) Smith, Caden Smith, Cooper Smith, Clara Smith, April Stone, Vince Smith, and Mia Smith; and his great grandchildren, Callen Smith, and Charlee Smith. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...

Mary A Webb, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Fred, and Mary Ruggles; son, Thomas Buel; brothers, Roy “Butch” Ruggles and William Ruggles; and her sisters, Norma Bieles and Janice Ruggles. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Richard; her brother, Michael Ruggles; and her nieces and nephews, Adrienne Eckstein, Jim Ruggles, Gregory Ruggles, David Ruggles, Melissa Ruggles, Greg Ruggles, Mike Bieles,...

LTC (R) Stephen J. Berti, 87 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 14, 2024. Steve was born in San Jose, California on December 10, 1936, and after a long military career considered Fayetteville his home. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Leah and Jerry Berti as well as his two brothers, Jerry, and Carl Berti all from California. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rosalie; his son, Kenneth Berti and his wife, Christi of Fayetteville; his grandson, Zachary Berti...