All Obituaries

Mr. William David Ray, 71, of 501 East Moon Circle, Dunn, passed away January 23, 2021. He was a retired police officer with the City of Dunn. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Osvaldo "Aldo" Jorge, 70, of 1009 East Edgerton Street, Dunn, passed away January 20, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories: his wife - Saundra Jorge of Dunn; daughters - Pamela Jorge of Colorado, Latoria Robinson of Florida; sons - Keith Jorge, Dexter Little both of Florida; brother - Norberto Jorge of Michigan; these along with grandchildren and other extended family; a very special friend - Johnny Terry of Dunn. The public viewing will be Tuesday, January 26, 2021 at the...

Sergeant Major (Retired) Sylvester "Mack" McKethan, 90, of 5702 Yellowstone Court, Fayetteville, passed away January 20, 2021. He was the son of the late Sylvester and Catherine McKethan of Linden. He received his formal education in the schools of Cumberland County. Afterwards, he enlisted in the United States Army in 1951 and retired with 30 years. He was also a devout Christian. His devotion to Davis Chapel A.M.E. Zion Church solidified him as...

Mr. Sylvester Ward, 67, of 400 Ponderosa Drive, Apt. 52, Dunn, passed away January 20, 2021. There are no services planned at this time. The family will celebrate his life privately at a later date. Survivors include: step-daughter - Evadny Fuller of Dunn; siblings and other relatives and friends.

Ms. Mary Stacker Antoine, 71, of 630 East Johnson Street, Apt. 211, Dunn, passed away January 18, 2021. She was the daughter of the late James Stacker, Sr. and Minnie High Stacker. She received her education in Clarkton, NC at the Porterville Elementary School and Sampson Community College in Clinton. She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter - Stephanie Daniels Faison (Otis); granddaughter - April E. Faison Williams (Derek Williams, Sr.); four great...

Ms. Patricia Denise White, 64, of 209 Pittfield Run, Cameron, passed away January 18, 2021. She joined United States Citizenship Immigration Services (USCIS) formerly known as Immigration and Naturalization Services (INS) on March 5, 1995. Patricia, who was known as “Pat”, worked at the New York District Office for many years in various positions ranging from Immigration Services Officer, formerly known as District Adjudications Officer, to the District Records Manager. With...

Mr. Joseph Adams, 66, of 170 Starlight Drive, Lillington, passed away January 18, 2021. The arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Mr. Charles Earl Murphy, 81, of 1757 Eastover Street, Eastover, passed away January 14, 2021. He leaves to cherish his memories: children - Dorothy Murphy Smith of the home, Josephine Murphy Fennell (Paul) of Fayetteville, and Charles Earl Murphy, Jr. of the home; one sibling - Dorothy Murphy Ford of Tampa, FL; ten grandchildren and four great grandchildren. A graveside service will be conducted Thursday, January 21, 2021 at 1:00 pm at the Resthaven Cemetery, Dunn.

Mrs. Linda Cameron Chance, 78, of 205 Crescent Drive, Dunn, passed away January 13, 2021. Left to cherish her memories: her husband - Charles E. Chance of the home and other relatives and friends. The viewing will be held Friday, January 22, 2021 from 2:00 pm - 5:00 pm at the Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, Dunn, with no more than 10 individuals inside at one time. Masks are required and practicing social distancing. The funeral service will be...

Ms. Yvonne Surles, 79, of Bunnlevel, passed away January 13, 2021.  She leaves to cherish her memories: her daughter - Patrice Williams (Timothy) of Bunnlevel; granddaughter - Timetra Williams-Sanders (Jason) of Virginia; great grandsons - Micah and Jonah Sanders of Virginia; brothers - Charles Surles of Erwin, Claudie Surles of Lillington, Odell Surles of Bunnlevel, Claxton Surles (Dolores) of Garner; a very special niece - Shauntell "Shaunie" Surles of Bunnlevel. The public...