Obituaries 

Walter Glenn Douglas Bass, Sr., 77, passed away peacefully in his home on May 27, 2023. Walter was born and raised in Sampson County. He is survived by his loving wife of 58 years, Mildred; children, Doug (Rebecca), Alexa (Britt), Pam (Denis), Michelle (Gilbert), and Lisa (Tony); 14 grandchildren; 16 great grandchildren; and sister, Wilda Barker. Walter graduated from Roseboro High School. He was the pianist for The Goldtones band and later for his family’s southern gospel group, The...

Stephen James May, 38, passed away on May 27, 2023. He was born September 14, 1984.   Stephen is survived by his daughter, Taylor-Lynn Madison May; brother, Jeff May; his mother, (of the home also in Fayetteville) Ginger Akins Holland; and his father, Zeke May (and his wife, Dee) (Summerfield NC).  He is also survived by his uncles and aunts, Michael Wright and wife, Priscilla (Fayetteville), Andrew "Jay" May and wife, Paula, Ace May and wife, Brenda (Fayetteville);...

Geraldine “Geri” Rose Anderson, 78, of Fayetteville, NC passed away Tuesday, May 23, 2023. She was born in Rocky Mount, NC. She is survived by daughter, Christine Jumalon and husband, Thomas Jumalon; daughter, Michele Givens and husband, Jim Givens; son, John Anderson and wife, Stacia Bill Anderson; daughter, Jennifer Horne and husband, Jeff Horne; daughter, Kelly Grimes and husband, Michael Grimes; son, Matthew Anderson; eight grandchildren – Kaitlyn Jumalon Dobson,...

Angelo “AJ” Travis Woodell, 53, passed away on May 23, 2023. Angelo was preceded in death by his grandparents, Joe Jeffcoat and Katie Christine Jeffcoat; his father, Angelo Travis Woodell, Sr.; and father-in-law, Bryon Benson. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Ginger Woodell; children, Samantha Woodell and Ashley Woodell Howell of Fayetteville; parents, Elizabeth, and John Bolton; sister, Pamela Woodell and Kevin Carter; brother-in-laws, Christopher Benson, and...

Larry Wayne Allman, 72, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 22, 2023.  Larry was born in Cabarrus County, NC on August 21, 1950, to the late Ralph Calvin Allman and Hilda Stamey Allman.  In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by his beloved wife of 37 years, Peggy Hardie Allman; daughter, Carry Jayne Allman; and brother, Michael Allman. There are many loved ones who will cherish his memory including Gina Douglas, his significant other with whom he has enjoyed...

Gladys Thompson Parker, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on Saturday, May 20, 2023. Gladys was preceded in death by her parents, Andrew, and Alma Thompson; her beloved husband, Carroll Parker; brother, Lewis Thompson; and sister, Ann Williams. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her children, Donnie, Gene, Debbie, and Wayne; grandchildren, Anthony, Lisa, Alisha, Jason, Ashley, and Travis;her five great grandchildren and brother, Roy Thompson and wife, Opal Thompson. The family will...

Dakota Lee Johnson, 17, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, May 19, 2023. Dakota leaves behind to cherish his memory by his mother, Brittany; father, Shane; sister, Destiny; his grandparents, Sandy, and John Hurt; his aunt, Jennifer Hurt; and uncle, John Hurt. Dakota loved to fish, go bowling with his best friend, Brandon, and hang out and work with his grandfather.   He was loved by many and will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be held at 1:30 PM on Monday, June 5,...

Henry Coira, 23, passed away on Wednesday, May 17th, 2023, in Valdez Alaska. Henry was born in Springfield, MA on February 17th, 2000, to Evelyn Diaz and Hiram Coira. Henry was lively, outgoing and spontaneous. His personality took him to many adventures and even on bad days Henry wound find light to any situation. He was very smart, ambitious and ready for anything. Henry survived by his wife, parents, twin brother , 4 sisters, nieces & nephews. He was always surrounded by his family...

Frances Clark Frye, 93, of Pinehurst passed away on Monday, May 15, 2023. Born on July 20, 1929, in Fayetteville, NC to the late, Timothy Nicholson and Alice Ledbetter Clark. Frances was a great mom, a fabulous grandmother and great grandmother. She never met a stranger and loved her family and friends with all her heart. Frances loved life, being with friends, and she loved to travel. A graveside service will be held at 2 PM on Friday, May 19, 2023, at Cross Creek Cemetery with Adam...

James Wilbert Hobbs, Jr., 62, passed away on May 14, 2023. He was born and raised in Fayetteville, N.C., and remained a lifelong resident. He was a graduate of Pine Forest Senior High School. While growing up, he was a talented artist and an All-star pitcher who was known for throwing a wicked knuckle ball. James, Jr. had a lifelong affinity and love for being outdoors and was both an avid angler and hunter. He was fond of bird hunting, particularly dove and turkey hunting. He loved to...