Obituaries 

Judy Calhoun Horne, 80 years old, of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 18, 2024. Judy was preceded in death by her beloved husband, William David (W.D) Horne; and her parents, Clarence Calhoun, and Bonnie Carter. She leaves behind to cherish her memory her sons, David Ray Horne and wife, Michael Ann Horne, and Daniel Owen Horne; and her five grandchildren whom she was affectionally known as Grandma/Maga. Judy concluded her extensive career with the Cumberland County Sheriff’s...

Robert Ray Smith, 77, of Fayetteville passed away on April 18, 2024. Robert leaves behind to cherish his memory his beloved wife, Ellen Jacobs Smith; children, Chad (Missy) Smith, Derik (Melissa) Smith, and Bryan (Rebecca) Spencer; grandchildren, Jayne (Jonathan) Tursich, Caleb Spencer, Cole (Kayla) Smith, Caden Smith, Cooper Smith, Clara Smith, April Stone, Vince Smith, and Mia Smith; and his great grandchildren, Callen Smith, and Charlee Smith. The family will receive friends on Sunday,...

Mary A Webb, 83, passed away on Tuesday, April 16, 2024. Mary was preceded in death by her parents, Fred, and Mary Ruggles; son, Thomas Buel; brothers, Roy “Butch” Ruggles and William Ruggles; and her sisters, Norma Bieles and Janice Ruggles. Mary leaves behind to cherish her memory her beloved husband, Richard; her brother, Michael Ruggles; and her nieces and nephews, Adrienne Eckstein, Jim Ruggles, Gregory Ruggles, David Ruggles, Melissa Ruggles, Greg Ruggles, Mike Bieles,...

LTC (R) Stephen J. Berti, 87 of Fayetteville, NC passed away on April 14, 2024. Steve was born in San Jose, California on December 10, 1936, and after a long military career considered Fayetteville his home. Steve was preceded in death by his parents, Leah and Jerry Berti as well as his two brothers, Jerry, and Carl Berti all from California. Steve is survived by his loving wife of 61 years, Rosalie; his son, Kenneth Berti and his wife, Christi of Fayetteville; his grandson, Zachary Berti...

Dr. Paul Muenzner passed into the arms of Jesus on April 13, 2024, holding hands with his wife, Elizabeth. He was 83. He was born in Salem, MA to Harriett and Henry Muenzner. He moved to Ashland, Kentucky with his family at an early age where he graduated high school in 1959. His undergraduate degree was from Dartmouth College. He moved on to graduate from the University of Kentucky Medical School in 1973. Before his completion of his medical degree, he worked in the lab of Armco Steel in...

Mary Virginia (Ginny) Russell, 91, passed away on Friday, April 12, 2024. Ginny was born in Hopkinsville, Kentucky on January 15, 1933. She was preceded in death by her husband, Dean F. Russell, and her son, Karl H. Russell. Ginny is survived by her daughter, Penny McClintic and husband, Frank of Toms River, NJ, son, Dean (Rusty) F Russell, Jr. and wife, Judy of Fayetteville, NC and daughter, Tracey McDonald and husband, Bryan of Seneca, SC; and grandsons, Brian McClintic and wife,...

Patsy McKinnon Thames, 86 of Fayetteville passed away, April 11, 2024, at The Carolina Inn. Patsy was born July 23,1937 to the late Earl Dallas McKinnon and Gertrude Wood McKinnon in Rockfish township of Cumberland County. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Glen “Bill” Thames and her sister, Sue McKinnon Priest. She is survived by son, William Glenn “Bill” Thames, Jr. of Hope Mills, daughter, Lynn Thames Ritter and husband, Nathan of High Point, E....

 Mrs. Violet Grey Lovick McNeill, 92, of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, April 10, 2024, at Indigo Hall Retirement Community in Charleston, SC. A graveside service will be held Monday, April, 15th, at 1:00 p.m. at The Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery in Godwin, NC. Violet was born on September 27, 1931, in Fayetteville, NC, to the late John and Alice Lovick and was raised in Wade, NC. She was preceded in death by her beloved husband of 62 years, Mr. Hugh W. McNeill. Violet...

Jeanette Ward reached the end of her beautiful life on April 8, 2024, at the age of 84. Born to James and Jewel Coupland in Odenville, Alabama on August 16, 1939, Jeanette was raised in Birmingham. While there, she met and married her first husband, John H. Roberston. The Army brought them to Fayetteville, North Carolina, where they brought two beautiful daughters into the world before his untimely passing. Jeanette later met and wed her late husband, Howard Ward, with whom she shared 45...

Betty Bellavance George born on August 10, 1931, or as she recently corrected August 10, 1930, passed away on April 8, 2024. A Graveside service by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home will be held on Saturday, April 13, 2024, at 11:00 am at Lafayette Memorial Park. A lunch to follow the service. Betty George, my mother, passed away on August 8 just as the sun began to come back to its full glory. She asked to be known as a loving mother and trusted friend. She had 4 children, Alan, Michael,...