All Obituaries

Curtis Dean Smith Jr.’s love of life did not come to an end with his passing on February 22, 2021. Many will continue to honor his legacy and love of life. Curtis Jr. was born at Womack Army Hospital-Fort Bragg N.C. on June 8, 1979. He graduated high school from 71st and during his life span, he attended FTCC earning his AA in Industrial Maintenance and Electronic Engineering. Curtis Jr. also proudly served in the U.S. Army. Post his military service, Curtis Jr. had several...

David “Dixon” Draughon of Fayetteville left this earth for his Heavenly home on March 1, 2021. Dixon was preceded in death by his parents, George Alderman Draughon and Sarah Delia Draughon; his sisters Jean Lee, Georgia Belle Draughon, and Edna Davis; brother Charles Draughon; and grandson Mark Draughon. He is survived by his three children, Stanley Draughon of Snow Hill, NC; Kelvin Draughon and wife Ginger Burks Draughon of Garner, NC; and Holly Jackson and husband Tony...

Bobby Ray Pinion, 84, passed away on February 28, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Linda Dale, their two fur babies, Buttons and Dusty, and several nieces and nephews. Bobby enjoyed life and he had many hobbies. You could usually find him fishing or finishing a woodworking project. Bobby will be remembered as a kind and loving husband, uncle and friend who lived a full and joyful life. He will be deeply missed. A memorial service will be at 1 PM on Saturday, March 6, 2021 at Massey Hill...

Walter Morris Shaw, 76, passed away at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Tuesday, March 2, 2021. He is survived by his wife, Barbara Shaw of the home; one sister Margaret Osborne of Fayetteville; many other relatives and friends. Walter was a US Marine Corp Veteran who served in the Vietnam War. After the military he owned and operated Shaw’s Auto Parts and Service in Fayetteville for over 35 years. He was a loving husband, enjoyed helping others, and never met a stranger. Walter...

Karen Sue McLaughlin Akana, 72, passed away on February 28, 2021 after losing her battle to cancer. She was born in 1949 in Morgantown, WV to the late Fred and Betty McLaughlin. She is survived by her husband, Edward; her two sons, David Akana of WA and Paul Akana of Fayetteville; her sisters, Margaret Moore of TN and Kathleen Phillips of OH; two brothers, Fred McLaughlin of PA and Edward McLaughlin of LA, and three grandsons, Dylan of WA, Ethan of AZ, and Caleb of WA. Karen served in the...

Constance Marie Ellis Martin passed away on March 1, 2021 at Carolina Inn. She was born in Indianapolis, IN, on August 29, 1926, to the late Lawrence Nicholas Ellis and Mildred Hurst Ellis. She was the stepdaughter of the late Douglas Gilmore Stoner, Jr. and Ethel Feather Ellis. Constance graduated from Fayetteville High School and attended Indiana University and the University of Miami. She was a member of St. John’s Episcopal Church and a former choir member. Constance worked for...

Lydia Miner Goodwin, 88, passed away on February 24, 2021. She was preceded in death by Herman Goodwin and Alvin G. Miner; her mother and father John and Anna Ebert; brother Siegfried Ebert and sister Erna DeLoughary. Lydia is survived by her son Norbert (Bob) Miner of Raleigh, NC; daughters Susan Caulder of Jacksonville, FL, Evelyn Floyd of Fayetteville, NC, Debra Bryan of Shallotte, NC, and Cathy Miner of Jasper, GA; 5 grandchildren and 9 great grandchildren. Lydia was active in the VFW...

Marilyn Jane Johnson, 81, of Eastover passed away Monday, February 22nd, from complications due to COVID-19. Mrs. Johnson was a resident of Bethesda Nursing Home in Eastover where she was receiving care for Alzheimer’s.             Marilyn was born January 18th, 1940 in Fort Worth, Texas, to Mr. and Mrs. Bryan Haney. She graduated from Polytechnic High School in Fort Worth in 1958 and married her husband of 62 years, Morgan L....

Glenna Joyce Ryback, 70, passed away on Tuesday, February 23, 2021. Glenna is survived by David, her loving husband of 51 years; her three children, Michael Shawn Ryback and wife, Bobbi Jean of SC, Cathy Joyce Bell and husband, Rex of Hope Mills, James Andrew Ryback of Fayetteville, and her grandchildren, Hannah Ryback of FL, Kenneth Ryback and wife, Logan of TX, Rex Bell Jr. of Hope Mills, and David Randall Ryback II of FL. She was preceded in death by one son, David Randall...

Gladys “Gin” Horne, 93, passed away on Sunday, February 21, 2021 at Highland House. Gin was a retired Magistrate of Cumberland County, an active member of the Lady’s Auxiliary of the Cumberland County Sheriff’s Department, and a member of the Westminster Presbyterian Church. She was a loving wife, mother, grandmother, and great grandmother. Gin loved her family and friends. She was a gracious and kind lady. She was preceded in death by her husband of 48 years,...