All Obituaries

SPC Cory Lambert Jackson, devoted husband, son, brother, and friend, was born on the 2nd of March 1995, in Fayetteville, NC.  He graduated from Gray’s Creek High School in 2013. Cory attended Covenant Love Church with his family and made a profession of faith in our Savior, Jesus Christ, at a young age.  Upon graduating, Cory worked in the family business, Tom-Cor Builders, Inc.  He enlisted in the United States Army on the 31st of January 2017. Cory loved adventure and...

Robert Alonzo Brazell, 83, devoted husband and father, died Monday, September 16, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in the Cardiac Surgical Intensive Care Unit after having developed complications from a heart attack he sustained four days prior.   Robert, or Lonnie, as he was affectionately called, is proceeded in death by his mother Mary Brazell, his father, Ernest Brazell both of Huntsville, Alabama; three brothers, Charles Brazell (Indiana), Alton Brazell, and Alvin Brazell both of...

Bob (RJ) Nail, 85, was born March 25, 1934, in Carroll County, Mississippi. He went peacefully to his eternal heavenly home on September 12, 2019. Bob is survived by Sarah Bishop Nail, his wife of 53 years; and their daughter, Bobbie Nail Mosher and husband David of Fayetteville. Also surviving from a previous marriage are children, Pamela Nail Park of San Angelo, TX; and Robert Michael Nail of Biloxi, MS.; and grandchildren, Dalton, Trinity, and Michael Mosher and Jeremy Nail. He is also...

Helen Tyson Yates, 88, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on Saturday, August 31, 2019. Helen was preceded in death by her son, Joseph Yates; sister, Doris Beaman; and brother, Billy Tyson. Helen is survived by her daughter, Teresa Yates and granddog, Joseph of Fayetteville, NC; son, Steve Yates and wife, Sharon of Fayetteville, NC; sister, Sarah Gonzales; and grandchildren, James Yates, Jerri Yates, Joe Yates, Jr., and Jessica Valin and husband, Daniel. A visitation will be held...

Lawrence Demont “Larry” Long, age 74, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with his family by his side. “Larry” Long loved the Lord, loved his country and loved the old-style Southern Gospel music. He was an avid Redskins fan, and owner and operator of Fast Lane Racing Paper of Fayetteville. Larry worked with WFAI in Fayetteville and WSHB in Raeford. He was also a race announcer at the Fayetteville Motor Speedway and at the...

Mrs. Cherry G. Faircloth, 69, passed away on Wednesday, September 11, 2019. She is survived by her loving husband, Houston Faircloth; her daughter, Kimberly Raynor and husband, Jerry; her son, Duke Faircloth and wife, Dana; one grandson, Jaxson Raynor; one godchild, Kayla Raynor Tyndall; and her Furbaby Maple. The family will receive friends from 11:00 – 11:45 AM Thursday, September 12, 2019 at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home. A Memorial service will follow at 12 PM in the Chapel with...

Mr. Robert Earl Byrne, 63, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2019. He is survived by his two brothers, James Richard Byrne of Dallas, TX and Thomas Howard Byrne of Fayetteville; his two nieces, Renee Byrne of Lafayette, LA and Christine Byrne McCarty of Austin, TX; two great nieces, Carlie Caruso and Destiny Robin; and one great nephew, Cody Robin all of Lafayette, LA. Robert was a retired US Army veteran. He worked for the Department of Transportation for over 30 years and was a...

Mr.  Elton Elogene Cox, 88 passed away on Wednesday, September 4, 2019. He is survived by his son David Cox and his wife, Martha Ruth of Linden and his two grandchildren, David Elton Cox and Ashley Maureen Cox. The family will receive friends from 6:00 to 8:00 PM on Monday, September 9, 2019 at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home. A Graveside will be held at 10:00 AM Tuesday, September 10, 2019 at Lafayette Memorial Park with Full Military Honors.

Charles Anthony Alexander, 69, of 302 Rock Hill Road, Fayetteville, NC departed this life on Thursday, September 5, 2019 at 4:20 AM in Cape Fear Valley Hospital. Anthony was born on March 17, 1950 in Cumberland County to the late Glenn Carter and Geneva Carter Alexander. He w as married for 50 years as of May 16, 2019 to Naydene Alexander. He worked as a heavy equipment operator in the early years of his life. He worked at Overnite Transportation for 15 years as a dock man and 5 years as a...

Christopher Anthony Morales, 42, of  Fayetteville, passed away at home on Monday, September 2, 2019. Memories . . . where do we begin? First, Christopher was too young to die. He was a loving father and his children meant the world to him. He had an unbreakable bond with his mother. She was “his rock”, his #1 fan. She was always there for him during the best and worst of times.  Chris had more games of pool to rack up, more musicians to discover and so many...