Obituaries 

Margarete Busch Taylor, 88 passed away on Monday, November 27, 2023, at home in the arms of her husband, Jim. Margarete was born August 7, 1935, in Frankfurt AM, West Germany to the late Johann and Maria (Kellner) Busch. Margarete is survived by her husband of 66 years, Jimmy Don Taylor; her daughters, Marianne O'Loane and husband, Timothy of Fayetteville, NC, Barbara Echternach and husband, Keith of Essex, IA; grandsons, Jeremy Echternach of Bellevue, NE, Matthew Echternach of Red Oak,...

Jean Parnell Schram, 78, died Monday, November 27, 2023, at UNC Hospital.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Dale Andrew Schram as they were married for 48 years. She is survived by her daughter, Deborah S. Haywood, son-in-law Chris Haywood and her granddaughter, Sarah Jeanette Haywood of Eastover, NC.  Jean lived in Fayetteville, NC and retired after 30 years with Carolina Telephone.   Jean was born on June 29, 1945, in Fayetteville, NC and her mother Leila S....

Augustine “Gus” Vendetti, 83, of Lumber Bridge, NC passed away on Sunday, November 26th, 2023. Gus Vendetti was born October the 4th, 1940 in Townline, NY to two devout Catholic, Italian American parents with seven siblings. He attended Alden High and enlisted in the US Army at the age of 17 as an Infantryman. He served three tours in Vietnam, his first tour was as an enlisted Soldier, second as a Lieutenant and third as a helicopter pilot.  He was awarded the...

Lorraine LaBar Breisch, 85, of Fayetteville passed away on November 26, 2023. Born on April 25, 1938, in Bethlehem, PA to the late, Granville LaBar and Barbara LaBar Nicholas. Lorraine was preceded in death by her parents, sister, Rochelle King; and her beloved husband of 57 years, Donald F. Breisch. She is survived by her son, Donald F. Breisch, Jr. (Kerstin) in Germany; and her daughters, Cheryl Breisch Cain (David) of Warsaw, VA, Donna Breisch White (Gilmer-deceased) of Fayetteville, NC....

Mary Fant Holmes Everett, 102, passed away at home on November 25, 2023. Mary was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Gibson Everett, Jr.; her brother, Oliver Wendell Holmes; and her sister, Sarah Holmes Dixon. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, Frank (Janice) Gibson Everett, III and Richard (Tricia) Holmes Everett; her sister, Katherine Holmes Wheeler; her grandchildren, Veronica (Rob) Griffin, Ashley (Nate) Sharp, Elizabeth Everett, and Lauren (Tommy) Minta; seven...

Brunhilde Barney, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully in her home on Monday morning, November 20th, 2023. Brunhilde was born on November 21, 1930, in East Prussia, Germany. After meeting her husband, Clarence, Brunhilde moved to the states where she raised three boys. She enjoyed spending time in her greenhouse, with her green thumb, dedicating her day to the flowers that she grew from bulb to bloom. She was a devoted wife, mother, and grandmother. She is preceded in death by her...

Brenda “Kay” Karen Tew, age 76, peacefully passed away on November 18, 2023. Brenda was preceded in death by her parents, Ruben, and Helen Jones; her spouse, William "Cush" Tew; her brother, Efton "Ace" Jones; and her sister, Joyce Bryant. She is survived by her loving daughter, Brenda Lucas Hair, and spouse James Michael Hair; her daughter, Michelle Tew Pottorff, and spouse Sean Elijah Pottorff; her grandson, Brandon Lencall, and spouse Katherine Lencall;...

Army Retired CW2 Carol “C.W.” Fullard, 80 years old, passed away on November 16, 2023. C.W. was preceded in death by his parents, George Lester Fullard and Maude Lee Pittman Fullard; brothers, Charles Fullard and Virgil Fullard; and his sister, Hazel Fullard. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife, Judy Fullard; son, Michael Fullard; daughter, Renee Fullard Duggan; grandchildren, Corey Fullard and Melissa Fullard; sister, Evelyn Music Heintz and spouse, Ted Heintz;...

Alfred "Runt" Montgomery Horne, age 89, of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, November 15, 2023. He was preceded in death by his mother, Evie Lee Wright Horne, father, Stephen T. Horne, Sr., and wife, Rosa Lee Horne. Runt also joined his siblings, Stephen T. Horne, Jr., Gary Thomas Horne, Charlene Horne, and Robert Lee Horne in eternal rest.  He is survived and fondly remembered by his sister, Jeannette Faye Horne; sister-in-laws, Audrey Horne, Olivia Herring, and Alyce...

Robert Gerald Britt, 90, of Fayetteville passed away on November 12, 2023. A Graveside Service will be held on Thursday, November 16, 2023, at Lafayette Memorial Park at 11 AM.