Obituaries 

Tom K. Poulos, 78, passed away on Monday, October 3, 2022, in Fayetteville, NC surrounded by his loving family by his side.Born in Agrinion, Greece on June 10, 1944, to the late Kostas and Argiro Poulos. Tom arrived in Fayetteville, NC, in 1968, where he began his career in the restaurant business with his late brother, Pete Poulos. In 1972, he married his beautiful bride, Maria, in Athens, Greece. Together with his bride, they moved to Fayetteville, NC where they raised their three...

Judith W. (Reynolds) Ward of Fayetteville passed away on October 2, 2022. Born Cherrie Judith Woods in Waycross, GA on July 13, 1943, to the late, Josiah and Annie Woods. Judith was a follower of Christ in life, and now with Him in eternity. She graduated from Savannah High School in 1960 and later retired from the Fayetteville Observer. Judith is survived by her daughter, Teresa E. (Reynolds) Ader of Fayetteville; son, Jimmy T. Reynolds, II. of Fayetteville; sister, Jocelyn Lott of San...

Lonny “Tonnie” Edsel Spell, 73, passed away on October 2, 2022. Lonny is preceded in death by his parents, Rassie and Lyda Tyndall Spell; stepmother, Alma Melvin Spell; sisters, Allena Edge, Elderena Carter, Olarease Holloway, Shirley Naylor, and Diana Tew; brothers, R.B. Spell, Maurice Spell, Audie Spell, Williford Spell, Donnie Spell, T.J. Melvin, and Jerry Melvin. He survived by his sister, Brenda (George) Hall; brother, Elbert (Alease) Spell; brother, Welton Spell; brother,...

Michael Lynn Bates, 51, of Fayetteville passed away on September 28, 2022. Michael is preceded in death by his father, Thomas Bates, Sr.; mother, Vickie Bates; and brother, Thomas Bates, Jr. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his brother, Ricky Bates (Donna); sister, Sherry Bates Fulton; six nieces, one nephew, five great nieces and his nine great nephews. As a child, Michael participated in the Special Olympics for several years earning 20+ medals. As an adult, he enjoyed fishing and...

Alva Lee Monroe (Lee) of Fayetteville, NC left this temporal world September 27th, 2022, to join all the saints where she is now without pain or sorrow, perfect in every way as she sits at the throne of our Lord God. Lee was predeceased by her husband, James F. Monroe, a retired Army veteran and her son, Hal J. Monroe of Hickory.  Also preceding her are her parents, Homer L. and Mabel Alva Akin, of Roanoke Alabama.  Lee is survived by her loving daughter, Lorraine M. Tola and her...

MSG Sydney (Syd) Niels Jensen, 78, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at home with his loving family by his side. He was born December 23, 1943, in Richfield, Utah to Sidney and Clarice Eaton. He was later adopted by his aunt and uncle Leslie and Mildred Jensen. Syd is preceded in death by his mother, Clarice Peterson Walker and stepfather, Gaylon Walker; adopted mother and father, Mildred and Leslie Jensen; sister, Sandy Dutton; and brothers, Kent and Stanley Peterson. He is...

Jane H. Sutherlin, 80, of Fayetteville passed away on September 27, 2022. A Memorial Service will be held at 1 PM on Monday, October 3, 2022, at First Presbyterian Church with Reverend Michael Garrett officiating. The family will greet friends and family prior the service from 12:15 to 12:45 PM in the parlor.

Donald Allen Reid (Donnie) passed away September 26, 2022, in Pinehurst, NC surrounded by his loving family by his side. Born in Rocky Mount, NC on February 6, 1948, he was the son of the late Henry B. and Rosa S. Reid. He was loved and adored by his family and friends. Donnie’s ministry was his generous spirit to help others and of course his humor. They were the anchors of his personality, his very soul. He retired from Abbott Laboratories as a senior pharmaceutical representative...

Larry Dennis (Denny) Birkla, 71, passed away on September 26, 2022, at UNC Health Southeastern Hospital with loved ones. Larry was born in Riddle, Indiana in Crawford County on October 8, 1950, to the late Albert and Margaret Birkla. Larry is preceded in death by his 12 siblings. He is survived by his wife, Melviny Birkla; daughter, Sherri Dobra and husband, Larry Dobra and their children, Cadence, Brandon, and Abigayle; daughter, Brittany Goins and husband, Michael Goins, II. And their...

Dorothy Maroney Enlow, 95, passed away on September 25, 2022. She was born on October 11, 1926, to Hollie and Martha Warren Maroney. Dorothy is preceded in death by her husband, Lt. Col. Ralph Enlow; her parents; brothers, Edward Maroney, and Woodrow Maroney; and sisters, Mary Leona Corley and Nora Bell Corder. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her daughter, Shirley E. Autry of Stedman, NC; four sons, Bill Enlow of Raleigh, NC, Jim Enlow of Solana Beach, CA, Danny Enlow of North...