Obituaries 

Ralph Edgar White, Jr. passed away peacefully on June 13, 2026, at the age of 85. Born in Hertford, North Carolina, on December 4, 1940, Ralph was the son of Ralph Edgar White, Sr. and Claudia Mae White. He grew up in Suffolk, Virginia, where he developed the strong work ethic, adventurous spirit, and gift for connecting with people that stayed with him throughout his life. After attending Chowan College and Old Dominion College, Ralph proudly served in the United States Army Special ...

Patsy Jackson Wolfe, 74, passed on June 10, 2026, at home with David. She was born in Fayetteville, NC in 1951. She was preceded in death by her parents, Henry W. Jackson & Odis L. Jackson, of Fayetteville, NC; and her brothers, William H. Jackson, Walter Jackson, and Jerry W. Jackson, all of Fayetteville, NC. Patsy is survived by her sons, David Cruse, of the home, of Fayetteville, NC and Robert Cruse, of Parkton, NC; her sisters, Georgia Helms, of Raleigh, NC and Betty Jean Jackson, ...

David Peter Kardum, 84, passed away on June 7, 2026. David was preceded in death by his parents, Anthony & Rachel (Van Duesen) Kardum; five brothers; 4 sisters; and two grandsons, Dustin & Austin. David is survived by his wife of 30 years, Debbie Kardum; Anthony Kardum; James Kardum; Carolyn Stubber; Theresa Brackett; Sharon DeVaux; Frank Burnell; & Matthew Burnell; twenty grandchildren; five great-grandchildren; and many nieces and nephews. David proudly served in the United ...

Maria Chavez, age 87, passed away peacefully on Saturday morning June 6, 2026, surrounded by her family. Maria was born on August 31, 1938, in Gennach, Germany, a small Bavarian village near the foot of the Alps. Maria met her husband, retired Army Colonel Juan Chavez, on a blind date in 1957 while he was stationed in Augsburg, Germany with the 11th Airborne Division, it was love at first sight, Juan recalls, and they were married a year later. In January 1959 Maria first set foot in the ...

James Vernon “Jim” “JV” Stephenson, Command Sergeant Major, U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away on June 4, 2026. He was preceded in death by his wife of 59 years, Jo Ann (Horton) Stephenson. Jim is survived by his son, Gary Allen Stephenson of Fayetteville, NC; his daughter, Donna Jo Stephenson of Willow Spring, NC; and many beloved family members and friends. Born October 31, 1939, in Maysville, KY, Jim grew up there and graduated from Orangeburg High School in 1958. He ...

Eugene Emery Webb, 85, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on June 2, 2026. Eugene “Gene” Webb lived a life defined by quiet strength, unwavering faith, and deep devotion to his family. Born and raised in Salt Lake City, Utah, Gene grew up with a strong sense of duty and purpose. He attended Jordan High School in Sandy, Utah, where he played the tuba in the marching band and developed the discipline and teamwork that would guide him throughout his life. Gene’s commitment to ...

CSM Lawrence Daniel McMillen, U.S. Army (Ret.), passed away on June 2, 2026. Lawrence was a Vietnam Veteran decorated with valor. He was a member of the DAV. Chapter 46 and a member of the VFW. Being a man of faith, he was also a member of The First Christian Church Disciples of Christ. Lawrence is preceded in death by his mother, Katherine Roshon; and his son, Bryant McMillen. Lawrence is survived by his wife, Marie Stanley McMillen, of the home; his daughter, Sharon Vela & Danny ...

James Andrew Burack Jr. passed away on May 31, 2026. (Sergeant First Class, Ret.)  He is preceded in death by his parents, James Andrew Burack and Masai Mineshina Burack. James is survived by his wife, Brenda Lovette Burack; his son, Christopher Michael Burack and wife, Karen Davis Burack, of Winterville NC; and his daughter, Michelle Renee Romero and husband, Cesar Romero, of Fayetteville NC; and his grandchildren, Uriah James Romero and Caden Davis Burack. Sergeant First Class ...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of our beloved little warrior, Henry Walker Dubuc. Henry entered this world on May 7, 2026, at 4:27 p.m., weighing 1 lb 2 oz. Though his time with us was brief, he fought with a courage that far exceeded his size. Henry peacefully gained his angel wings on May 28, 2026, at 8:45 p.m., at just three weeks of age, following a courageous battle with Necrotizing Enterocolitis (NEC). Henry was named in honor of his mother's brother, Henry Kall ...