All Obituaries

Rachel Starling Jones passed away peacefully Thursday morning, May 16, 2019 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill.  Rachel grew up in Massey Hill and she was the daughter of Alice and Make Sterling.  Rachel was one of five children, Buddy, Thelma, Gladys, and Lenora. Rachel is survived by her loving husband of 74 years, Robert D. “Jack” Jones; six children, Jack Levitte Jones of Watha, Jymmie Claire Robinson and husband Wayne of Hope Mills, Doris June Marley and husband...

Paul Ivey Cheshire was called to his eternal home on April 23, 2019. Paul is survived by his wife, Heather Cheshire and their daughter Avalyn Ivey Cheshire.   He is also survived by his father William Howard (Buddy) Cheshire and his mother Sharon Cheshire. He was preceded in death by his beloved stepmother Jody Cheshire and his brother Phillip Simmons. Paul loved his family dearly and made his life’s goal to care and provide for them.  He loved his friends and...

Dorothy “Dot” Fisher, 96, of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2019 at The Carolina Inn in Fayetteville. A Graveside Service will be held at 1:30 p.m. on Monday, May 13, 2019 at Lafayette Memorial Park with Rev. Bruce Herrmann officiating. A Celebration of Life will be held for family and friends following the graveside service at The Carolina Inn, 400 Forsythe Street, Fayetteville, NC. Dorothy Mae “Dot” was born in Lillington to James Thaddeus...

Retired SFC Ernst Louis, 63, passed away on Tuesday, May 7, 2019. Ernst is survived by his loving wife of 34 years, Mayoline Louis; their five children, Patricia, Celeste, Porter, Lisa and Christine; 13 grandchildren, seven great grandchildren and his brother Ronald Louis. Sergeant First Class Ernst Louis joined the Army on December 28, 1977 and retired in 1998. He proudly served his country during the Persian Gulf War. He was honored with numerous awards throughout his military...

Mrs. Betty Riddle Williford, 75, of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, May 6, 2019. She was preceded in death by her loving husband, Larry Clifford Williford, Sr. Betty is survived by her three daughters, Kimberly Smith Williams of Hope Mills, Pamela Smith Crusan (husband Jeff) of Hope Mills, and Michelle Williford Hallas (husband Steve) of Fayetteville; one son, Larry Clifford Williford, Jr. (wife Misti) of Farmville; seven grandchildren, Kristyn, Macy, Logan, Ashlyn, Lauren, Larry III,...

Richard McKenzie Wiggins of Fayetteville passed away Saturday, May 4, 2019, in his home surrounded by family and friends.  Richard was the son of George McKenzie Wiggins and wife, Helen Campbell Wiggins. Richard was born in Cumberland County, graduated from the public schools there, attended the University of North Carolina and graduated from UNC in 1955.   Unfortunately, he wasn’t sure what he wanted to do after graduation; however, his parents taught him that it was...

John was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, uncle who lived life to its fullest. John never met a stranger and made everyone feel special   whether he was playing with the kids or climbing under a hood. John’s life is to be celebrated as one of love and he will be greatly missed by his family and friends.

Ronnie Ray Turner Jr. “Ray,”  passed away unexpectedly on Sunday, April 28th, 2019 in his hometown of Fayetteville, North Carolina. Ray was born in Fayetteville on May 22, 1985 to Ronnie and Angela. The early days of school for Ray were spent at Armstrong Elementary, he went on to Mac Williams Middle, and his last stop was Cape Fear High. He was a mechanic and an avid outdoorsman, and if he was not working for his Uncle David, you could find him tearing up the dirt roads in...

Mrs. Brenda Faye McElveen, 63, of Linden passed away on Saturday, April 27, 2019. A Visitation will be held on Wednesday, May 1, 2019 at Rogers and Breece Funeral Home from 6 p.m. to  8 p.m. There will be a Graveside Service at Cross Creek Cemetery on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 2 p.m.   

Mrs. Veronica “Ronnie” Purri Archambault, 83, of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, April 25, 2019. She is survived by her husband of 63 years, Emile “Archie” Archambault of the home; two sons, Michael Archambault (Aleta) and Paul Archambault (Kelly) of Fayetteville; one daughter, Dr. Marie Carlson (Benjamin) of Durham and four grandchildren. A Funeral Mass will be held at St. Patrick Catholic Church on Thursday, May 2, 2019 at 11 a.m. The family will receive...