All Obituaries

Jacquelyn Long, 52, of 804 Tamarack Drive, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, January 13, 2010. A viewing will be held on Saturday, January 25, 2020 from 12 noon until 1pm. She is survived by her children, Steffanie A. Long, Saundra M. Long, Paula C. Long-Henry, Joseph R. Long, Jeremy L. Long-Davis, Deshawn M. Davis-Long and Angelise M. Davis-Long. Her mother, Barbara M. Long; and a sister, Jenell White. Arrangements by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations

Margaret Ray Herring, 78, formerly of Wade, passed away Sunday, January 12, 2020 in Stamford, CT. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 12 noon at Herring Funeral Care & Cremations Chapel. Burial will follow in Rockfish Memorial Park  She is survived by a son, Gerald Herring (Gwendolyn) of Mt. Vernon, NY; Daughters, Marcella Herring of Bronx, NY, Mary Ann Herring Mitchell  of Mt. Vernon, NY, Stacy Herring of Greenwich, CT and step-daughter,...

Marcus DeShawn Allen, 28, of 21 West Governor Brandon Street, Spring Lake, passed away on Sunday, January 12, 2020. Marcus was a music teacher at Cornerstone Christian Academy in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 25, 2020 at 12 noon at Abundant Life Church of God in Fayetteville. Burial will follow at Lou Chapel Holiness Church Cemetery in  Spring Lake. He is survived by his mother, Tarsha Purdie (Dominick) of Spring Lake. His father, Leonard...

Brenda Louise Baldwin. 51, of 7741 Tabor Church Road, Fayetteville, passed away on Thursday, January 09, 2019. The family will be planning a celebration of her life at a later date. She is survived by a daughter, Jennifer Pressley (Demetrius) of Eastover and a son, Preston Raines, Jr. of Eastover, along with a grandson, Kayden Duff of Sacramento, CA. Arrangements by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations

Jacqueline W. Neal, 69, of 619 Airport Road, Rocky Mount, passed away on Tuesday, January 07, 2020 at her home. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday, January 18, 2020 at 1pm at New Morning Star Church of Christ in Rocky Mount. Burial will follow in The Garden of Gethsemane in Rocky Mount. She is survived by a daughter, Chauntelle Wright of Fayetteville; a son, Nicholas Dantzler  of the home, along with four grandchildren and five great grandchildren. A viewing will be held...

Jolynnette Stacy Griffin-Bernard, 53, formerly of Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, January 04, 2020 at Moses Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro. Jolynnette  was born on July 15, 1966 in Wurzburg Germany, beloved mother to Steven Joseph Bernard. On January 4 2020 at 8:05 am she finally lost her fight to kidney failure of 14 years. She is survived by sister Gail Wright of Fayetteville, NC and sister Di Anne Griffin of Frankfurt, Germany.  Two nieces Susan Wright of...

Levi McAuley, 67, of Sanford, passed away on Saturday, January 04, 2020 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. Funeral services will be conducted on Saturday at 1pm at First Calvary Baptist Church in Sanford with Rev. Delilah Washington-Gaddy and Rev. Toddy Brooks. Burial will follow in Creeksville AME Zion Church Cemetery in Spring Lake. He is survived by his wife, Juanae Jackson-McAuley of the home. His children, Terrance Watson (Felicia), Tanisha Hithe (Stephen), D'Addario Jackson...

John Martin, 75, of 6224 Dorset Avenue, Fayetteville, passed away on Saturday, January 04, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.  Graveside services were held on Monday, January 06, 2020  at the Muslim Cemetery of the Greater Fayetteville Area in Cameron. Arrangements by Herring Funeral Care & Cremations. 

Gordon Ray York was born in Mobile, Alabama on September 9,1952, the youngest son of Mr. William Lee York Senior and Mrs. Sara Louise Skipwith York. During his formative years, Gordon showed signs of being a naturally talented athlete. In addition to his athletic promise, he demonstrated an even greater talent and passion for playing the drums.  After graduating from high school, he played semi-pro football, with The Mobile Generals, and was approached by the Dallas Cowboys. While...

Larry McQueen Oliver, 73, of 311 Beaverlodge Court, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, December 30, 2019 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Funeral services will be conducted on Wednesday, January 08, 2020 at 12 noon at Simon Temple AME Zion Church in Fayetteville. Burial will follow in Sandhills Veterans Cemetery at Ft. Bragg with full honors. He is survived by his wife, Sandra M. Oliver. His children, Shelda A. Oliver, Shana A. Oliver-Goodson (James), Landon M. Oliver and Shalita A....