All Obituaries

Burke Emory Taylor, 89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on 13 October 2021 at 12:35pm with his daughter and granddaughter by his side.  Now before I continue you must know that Burke hated talking about himself.  So, not to ruin his reunion with his wife (because I know he is still watching), I will give you only a brief summary of the man, the myth, and the legend. Burke was a decorated US Army Veteran who served 23 years and fought in the Korean and Vietnam Wars.  He was...

Renata Pierina Cacciatori Smith, 93, of Fayetteville joined her beloved husband, Paul, in heaven on October 12, 2021. She was born in Verona, Italy on October 16, 1927. Renata was preceded in death by her parents, Guiseppe and Norma Cacciatori. She is survived by her daughters, Edith Griffith, and Patricia Schob (Robert); grandchildren Ginny Griffith, James Griffith (Chelsea), Christopher Griffith (Brea) all of Fayetteville, Elizabeth Schob of Charlotte, and Bailey Schob of Raleigh; great...

Ledia Berrios, 79, passed away on October 12, 2021.  A Funeral Service will be held at 2pm at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home on October 16, 2021. Deacon Gary Stemple presiding.

Retired SGT James Thomas Musselwhite, 78, of Eastover passed away on October 8, 2021.  James was born in Fayetteville, NC on December 19, 1942. He was a Vietnam veteran in the US Army where he received a Purple Heart for his heroic efforts. James was preceded in death by his parents, father, Franklin D Musselwhite and mother, Nancy Bright. He is survived by his beloved wife Diane (Beard) Musselwhite of the home; daughter Mary Musselwhite Dale and husband Douglas of Winston Salem;...

Shane Michael Johnson Sr., 50, of Fayetteville NC, was born on September 26, 1971. At 4:56 AM October 5,2021, the Lord welcomed his faithful son home into his glorious kingdom. Shane served honorably in the 82nd Airborne Division and is also a graduate of East Carolina University. Shane continued his career after the military as a civilian at Womack Army Medical Center. Shane is survived by his loving wife, BillyJo Johnson; three sons, Shane Wickliffe Jr. and wife Jessica of Benton AR,...

Retired Tech Sergeant Donald “Beef” Lawrence Wellington Jr, 63, of Fayetteville took his final flight on Monday, October 4, 2021. Donald was born on June 2, 1958 in Burlington, Iowa. He proudly served in the US Air Force. Donald is preceded by his father, Donald Wellington Sr. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife Gail Wellington of the home; daughter Sara Williams and husband Jeremy of Fayetteville; daughter Elizabeth Freitas and husband Brian of Fayetteville;...

 Brenda Kay Panter, 79, of Fayetteville returned home Monday morning, October 4th, 2021. Brenda was a loving wife, sister, and mother of four children, and grandmother to six grandchildren. She was born and raised in Lynchburg, VA but later moved to Fayetteville, NC after her marriage to John C Panter Jr. She worked for many years with wonderful people and retired from Fayetteville Technical Community College. Brenda was preceded in death by her husband John C Panter Jr; and her...

Jesus Falcon Jr, 49, passed away on October 2, 2021. Jesus was born April 25, 1972, in Harlingen, Texas to Jesus Falcon Sr and Carolina Avila. Jesus, also known as Jessie, was a resident of Fayetteville, NC for 8 years.  He was a hardworking truck driver for 8 years. He enjoyed spending his time barbecuing, watching movies with his children, shopping with his daughter, teaching his boys about cars and systems, fishing with his buddies, and having his wife on the road with him. Jessie...

John C. Johnson, 81, of Fayetteville passed away on September 30, 2021. John grew up in Pottstown, and upon graduating from high school attended Pennsylvania State University, where he was in their Naval ROTC program. He earned a BS in Education in 1961. John enlisted with the Marines as a second lieutenant, serving one tour of duty, before enlisting in the US Army. As a career Army officer, he was a Ranger, served with the 82nd Airborne Division, and was a Green Beret with 5th and 7th...

Gilda O. Plummer, 89, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Sept. 24, 2021 in Edenton, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, Ernest, and daughter Sharon. She is survived by her son, Leonard (Lenny) B Plummer of Edenton, NC, grandchildren- Jared with wife Bryn of Greenville, NC, and Lindsay Moore of West Palm Beach, Fl, great grandchildren, Baileigh-Gray Moore, Bennett and Rhett Plummer. Gilda, devoted wife and homemaker, was born August 7, 1932 in Rowland, NC to Monroe Bennett Odom...