All Obituaries

Earl Franklin Everitte, Sr., 64, passed away peacefully on Monday, April 6, 2020. He was born in Bladen County, NC to the late Elmer James Everitte and Ida (Blackmon) Everitte on January 28, 1956. He is survived by his loving wife, Dee Everitte of the home; his son, Frankie Everitte, Jr. of Myrtle Beach, SC; his daughter, Wendy Everitte of Elizabethtown; sister, Ruby Melvin of Tarheel; brother, James Everitte and wife, Bessie of Dublin; many special nieces and nephews, and his treasured...

Jamie Dee Smith. 40, passed away at Cape Fear Medical Center on Tuesday, March 31, 2020. A funeral service was held at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home on Friday, April 3, 2020 with Larry Chason officiating. Burial followed the service at Fayetteville Memorial Service.      

First Sergeant (Ret) William C. Eanes, 60, of Fayetteville passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on June 19, 1959 in Welch, West Virginia. William was raised in WV and graduated from Northfolk High School in 1978. He was a veteran of the US Army, a member of the 82nd Airborne, and proudly served his country for over 20 years. Following his military career, he worked as an overseas civilian contractor. William was a brave and loyal soldier, as...

Ava Webster Janson, 67, of Fayetteville passed away on March 28, 2020. Ava W Janson, 67 of Fayetteville passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital. Ava was born on October 5, 1952 in Big Spring, Texas, to the late Donald R. Webster and Betty Flairty Webster. Ava was preceded in death by her husband, James K. Janson. She is survived by her daughter, Nicole Janson (Fayetteville); her two sons, Andrew Janson and wife, Sonya (Hope Mills) and Eric Janson...

Margaret Lucille Norton of Fayetteville, 91, passed away on Sunday, March 29, 2020. She was born September 9, 1928 in Elmore County, Alabama. She was preceded in death by her husband, Raymond Norton, Jr., her son, Dennis Norton, and her granddaughter, Melanie Penney. Margaret is survived by her two daughters, Margie Mathews and Katherine Norton and her four grandchildren, Brian Bailey, Stacey Norton, Wendy Garcia, and Elizabeth Talley. A funeral service was held on Tuesday, March 31, 2020...

Michael Galligan, 62 of Fayetteville North Carolina passed away March 30, 2020. Michael is survived by his wife, Lynne, and four siblings, Chuck Hettlunger, David Galligan, Cindy Galligan and Julie Heckler. Michael was an avid golfer and loved playing and raising money for charity events.  He proudly served in the United States Air Force for 28 years. He was a highly decorated master sergeant to include the Bronze Star. After leaving the Air Force, Mike worked at ManTech as a...

Robert Lemuel Blackwell, Jr, age 76 of Bennettsville, SC, went to be with the Lord on March 24, 2020 at Highland House in Fayetteville, NC. Bob was born on March 8, 1944 in Bennetsville, S.C. to the late Robert and Jessie Blackwell. He was preceded in death by his parents, his loving wife, Carol Blackwell, and his two daughters, Beverly Moody and Jessica Blackwell. Left to cherish his memory are two stepchildren, Tim Meade and wife, Corrine and Lisa Newsome; five grandchildren, Caleb, Jeb,...

Johnny Ray Kriner, 75, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 surrounded by his loving family. In 1967, Johnny married his wife Pat. He worked as an Engineer for the Department of Transportation for 34 years. He loved the outdoors, was passionate about building the perfect home and treasured his time with family and friends. He will be remembered as a strong, selfless husband, father, grandfather, and friend who always had a smile. Those who knew and loved him will always remember the...

On Tuesday, March 24, 2020, Chief Warrant Officer 5 Retired, Billy Sherrod Rhodes, was promoted in the Army of God to his final assignment in God’s army. Billy’s permanent change of station (PCS) is now his eternal home with his Supreme Commander. Billy was the third of six children, born January 31, 1946, to the late Nick Rhodes, Sr., and the late Lillian Mytrell Brown Rhodes of Council, NC. In his early childhood, Billy attended church with his parents at Tabernacle Holiness...

PFC Tiffany Lynn-Wayne Ake, 37, passed away on Sunday, March 22, 2020 at Central Carolina Hospital. She was born in Napa Valley, California on February 25, 1983. She is survived by her husband, Jeremy Ake of Fayetteville; her mother, Theresa Barbour of Fayetteville; and her stepfather, Charles Barbour of Swanson, IL