Fayetteville Manlius Senior High School Alumni Obituaries

Mark Robert Thompson, age 75, of Bemidji, Minnesota, passed away peacefully at SanfordBemidji Medical Center, surrounded by his family.Mark and his twin brother, Mike, were born to Helen and Roy Thompson on May 2, 1950 inBagley, MN. Mark was one of eight children in the family. He grew up on a farm,...

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of a truly exceptional woman, Rebecca Annette Shirley, fondly known as Becky, and Sweetheart who gracefully departed from our world on December 9, 2025. Born in Fayetteville, NC, on February 1, 1941, to Orvil and Myron Sherman, Rebecca lived a lif...

Junior Lee Leemasters age 78 passed away at his residence in Goodman Missouri on Thursday January 29 2026. He entered this life on May 20 1947 in Kingman Arizona one of ten children born to the late Jason Elsworth and Mary Pauline Trujillo Leemasters. Lee spent his formative years in Arizona before ...

Joseph John Shimer Von Szymerowski 90 of Monett was called to his Heavenly home on Monday December 1 2025 while at his home in Monett Missouri. He was born in Los Angeles California on March 31 1935 the son of the late Joseph John and Elizabeth Elsie Pickl Shimer. He was united in marriage on July 3...

Sula Wynona Mason McCandless Nonie was born on February 11 1941 in Cassville Missouri. She was raised in Fayetteville Arkansas where her mother Georgia was one of the first women to graduate from the University of Arkansas earning her masters degree just a thesis shy of her doctorate. Wynonas grandm...

Norine L. Mitchell moved to Dade City Florida during 2020 and lived here until Gods light led her to his bosom on January 9 2026.Norine was born on October 25 1935 in Old Bainbridge County South Carolina to late Ruth and the late John Davis. She was the third child born to this union of which one si...

Teresa Blackwell Fountain age 69 of Whiteville NC passed away peacefully on Thursday January 8 2026 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville NC. Teresa was born on August 3 1956 to the late Andrew Ander James Blackwell and Eva Mae Jones Blackwell. She was preceded in death by a brother James Bankey A...

WHITEVILLESandra Louise Johnson Smith 72 of Whiteville died Friday January 23 2026 at Liberty Commons. The funeral will be 100 PM Friday January 30 at Central Baptist Church 443 West Virgil Street Whiteville NC. Burial will be in the Campground Cemetery. Visitation will be at Peoples Funeral Chapel ...

John Charles Charlie Johnson entered the presence of his Lord and Savior on January 20 2026 closing a life marked by devotion integrity and deep love for his family and faith. Born on September 30 1938 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro NC Charlie was the son of Lucy Oliver Johnson and John Mar...

Jeffrey L. Kirby died peacefully on February 1, 2026, finally free from the constraints of a life lived with Alzheimer’s disease. He was born on July 4, 1950, in Petersburg, West Virginia, and was raised in a large, blended family and a Christian faith community that shaped his belief in God, his se...

James “Jay" Daniel Burris, Sr., 91, of Southern Pines, passed peacefully at his home surrounded by his family on Wednesday, January 14, 2026.Born in Campbell County, TN, Nov. 15, 1934, he was the son of the late Oscar and Eliza Grubb Burris. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by hi...

Ms. Glynise Smith Lineberry daughter of Raymond Smith and Lillian Pearl Donaldson was born on September 28 1954 in Brooklyn New York. She departed this life on December 24 2025 at home. Glynise was raised in Ramseur and attended Eastern Randolph Hish School. She later went for her Certified Nursing ...

Mr. James Kyron Walker 94 of Fayetteville North Carolina passed on Tuesday December 30 2025. Funeral service will be held on Saturday January 10 2026 at 200 pm at Fidelity Baptist Church 627 Summit Road Littleton North Carolina. Burial will be in the Church Cemetery. There will be a Public Viewing o...

Mrs. Daphne Boyd Troy 66 of Fayetteville NC passed away on Saturday January 04 2026 at Duke Hospital Durham NC. Funeral service for Daphne will take place on Saturday January 17 2026 at 100 pm at New Bethel Missionary Baptist Church Rex NC. Visitation and viewing will be from 12p to 1pm before the f...

Dolly Faye Martin, 78, passed away on Monday, January 5, 2026 at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.Born on March 8, 1947, in Robeson County, she was the daughter of the late Thelma Branch. Ms. Dolly loved Jesus above all else and faithfully served Him through her church. Her greatest joy, however...

James Ricky Nealy was born on December 4th 1958. He was the 12th child born to the late Arthur Plummer Nealy and Lorena Odessa Taylor Nealy. He was born in Robeson County Lumberton North Carolina. He attended Orrum High School and played on the schools basketball football and baseball teams. After h...

John Charles Ellerby also affectionally known as "Bobby" to his family and friends was born on January 11 1950 to loving parents Baphine Walters and the late Eddie Ellerby and Willie Walters. He was born at home in Rowland NC and departed this earthly life on January 5 2025 at the age of 75. John Ch...

Robert Lee Bob Daniel DDS 99 of Reidsville went to be with the Lord Tuesday January 27 2026 at the Penn Nursing Center. Funeral services will be conducted 200 PM Wednesday February 4 2026 at First Baptist Church with Dr. Lance Cole officiating. A reception in the church fellowship hall will follow t...

With tender hearts and compassionate hands the LE Floyd Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of a gentle soul Mrs. Rose L. Beamon of 1855 Brawley Avenue Fayetteville North Carolina.Mrs. Beamon quietly transitioned from Earth to Gloryon Monday February 22026 at her home. The Beamon an...

With tender hearts and compassionate hands the LE Floyd Funeral Home Family announces the earthly transition of a gentle soul Mrs. Margaret S. Johnson of Fayetteville North Carolina.Mrs. Johnson quietly transitioned from Earth to Gloryon Thursday December 252025. Visitation Thursday January 1 2026 f...

Vera Morgan Wilkerson passed away on January 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. A Celebration of Her Life Ceremony is slated for 12 Noon on Friday, Jan...

a devoted educator faithful servant of God compassionate community leader and lifelong advocate for family and service passed away peacefully on Friday January 23 2026. She was born on November 14 1931 in Parkton North Carolina to John and Ella Baxter and was raised in a home grounded in faith disci...

Ms. Betty Ann Barton Dial was born on November 10 1953 in Robeson County. Ms. Betty was one of twelve children to her parents to the late Mr. George Barton Mrs. Edith Jones Barton. Mrs. Betty was employed at Sara Lee Knit Productions until closing of the plant. She then went on to the Public School...

She is survived by her mother Carrie Ward Vanceboro two sons Thomas Ward Vanceboro NC Jeremiah Ward New Bern NC two daughters Anastasia Ward Vanceboro NC Sarah Ward New Bern NC three sisters Anna WardDudley New Bern NC Thomasinna Werntz Fayetteville NC Tamu Ward New Bern NC four grandchildren. So so...

Willie Guy Blango Sr. 82 of Havelock the Harlowe Community passed Sunday January 4 2026 at CarolinaEast Medical Center. His Funeral Service is Saturday January 10 2026 1200 PM at Pilgrim Rest Christian Church Havelock NC. Entombment will follow at Pilgrim Rest Church Cemetery. The family will receiv...

Well into her 100th year of living, Mrs. Christine Alphin Hill passed away Saturday evening, January 10, 2026, in Rocky Mount at the home her daughter lovingly shared with her.Mrs. Hill had been employed for 20 years at Frosty Morn Meats in the packing department.  She was a member of Grace Bap...

On February 6 1948 Betty Louise Speights was born as the sixth child of Deacon Robert and Missionary Lola McIntyre Speights in Panama City Florida. As a young girl Betty attended Oscar Patterson Elementary and Rosenwald High School in Panama City Florida. At an early age Betty made Jesus Christ her ...

Keith Bo Sims 71 of Eden NC passed Friday December 26 2025. The Celebration of Life will be held Wednesday December 31 2025 at 1100 a.m. at Morning Star Missionary Baptist Church 607 Stanton St. Eden NC 27288. Interment will follow in the church cemetery. Public viewing will be held Tuesday December...

98 of Winston Salem NC formerly of Madison NC passed Sunday December 7 2025. A memorial reception will be held Monday December 22 2025 from 1100 a.m. to 12 Noon in the fellowship hall at Mt. Zion Baptist Church 950 File St. Winston Salem NC . Interment with military honors will follow at Collins Cem...

Rodney Kantrell Roper 45 a resident of Washington D.C. transitioned on Sunday January 25 2026. He was a native of Robeson County North Carolina a veteran of the U.S. Army and was employed for several years in the restaurant industry. He was the son of Connie McBryde and Rodney Roper. Funeral arrange...