Bayne F. Starnes
ABERDEEN -- Bayne Franklin Starnes, 78, of 285 Memory Lane, died Monday in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
Mr. Starnes was a Navy veteran of World War II and worked for Carolina Galvanizing Inc. before retiring.
A memorial service will be held at 1 p.m. Friday in Carter Funeral Home chapel in Ellerbe by the Rev. Sanders Read. Burial will be in Ellerbe Cemetery.
Mr. Starnes is survived by his wife, Freida W. Starnes of the home; two sons, Bayne F. Starnes Jr. of Kansas City, Mo., and Reynolds L. Starnes of Houston; two daughters, Judy S. Cameron of Vass and Kay S. Blue of Pinebluff; nine grandchildren; and five great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Friday from 11:30 a.m. to 1 p.m. at the funeral home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Shiloh Presbyterian Church, 6197 Aberdeen Road, Raeford, NC 28376.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

William C. Johnson Sr.
William Claxton Johnson Sr., 83, of Fayetteville, died Sunday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Seventh Day Adventist Church by Chaplain Bob Davidson. Burial will be in Cumberland Memorial Gardens. Arrangements are being handled by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home.
Mr. Johnson is survived by his wife, Gladys B. Johnson of the home; a daughter, Rebecca K. Bradford of Ojai, Calif.; a son, William C. Johnson Jr. of Cary; two sisters, Berlene Stevens and Lucille Howard, both of Fayetteville; three brothers, Seavy L. Johnson, George T. Johnson and Percy A. Johnson, all of Fayetteville; and four grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 12:45 to 1:45 p.m. in the church parlor.
Memorials may be made to Seventh Day Adventist Church outreach fund, 2601 Lone Pine Drive, Fayetteville, NC 28306.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Thomas D. Bullock
Thomas Dale ‘‘Tommy’’ Bullock, 52, of 135 John St., Fayetteville, died Monday.
The funeral will be conducted at 1 p.m. Thursday in Rogers and Breece Funeral Home chapel by the Rev. Nick Smith. Burial will be in Lafayette Memorial Park.
Mr. Bullock is survived by two sons, Thomas D. Bullock Jr. and Patrick W. Bullock, both of Fayetteville; a stepdaughter, Pamela Rice of Elizabethtown; a stepson, Travis T. Rice of Elizabethtown; his mother, Geneva P. Bullock of Fayetteville; 10 sisters, Rachel A. Bullock, Charlotte Somers, Lorrie Alger, Jane Gaskins and Becky Chan, all of Fayetteville, Patsy Ladner of Penrose, Colo., Lola Dethloff of Mobile, Ala., Nancy Hudgins of Apex, Dwane Wicker of Southport and Karen Dollar of Bunnlevel; and three brothers, Joe Bullock and Kenny Bullock, both of Fayetteville, and Richard D. Bullock of Deland, Fla.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Donna L. Bullock
ELIZABETHTOWN -- Mrs. Donna Lynn Bullock, 41, of 104 Jessup Ave., died Monday in her home.
Mrs. Bullock worked for Bleeker GMC Trucks in Fayetteville.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Elizabethtown Baptist Church by the Revs. David Elks and Earl Farthing. Burial will be in Bladen Memorial Gardens.
Mrs. Bullock is survived by a daughter, Pamela Rice of Elizabethtown; a son, Travis Rice of Elizabethtown; and her parents, Phillip M. and Sylvia S. Gooden of Elizabethtown.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Penscola Richardson
LAURINBURG -- Mrs. Penscola Richardson, 91, of 324 Lincoln St., died Sunday.
The funeral will be conducted at 4 p.m. Thursday in Jones Chapel Baptist Church by the Rev. T.R. Davis. Burial will be in Cedar Grove Cemetery. Arrangements are being handled by Morris Funeral Home in Laurinburg.
Mrs. Richardson is survived by six daughters, Helena Richardson of Laurinburg, Mary L. Ford of Laurel Hill, Ruby Richardson of East Orange, N.J., Cola M. McLeod of Charlotte, Lucy Ford of Plainfield, N.J., and Juanita Austin of Irvington, N.J.; and two sons, Willie Richardson of Newark, N.J., and Claude Richardson Jr. of Plainfield.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 8 at the church.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Evelyn M. Blythe
GIBSON -- Ms. Evelyn Mildred Blythe, 77, of 7221 Walters Road, died Tuesday in Duke University Medical Center in Durham.
Arrangements will be announced by McDougald Funeral Home & Crematorium of Laurinburg.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

David R. Martin
SOUTHERN PINES -- David R. Martin, 45, of Southern Pines, died recently.
A private graveside service will be held at 10 a.m. Thursday in Beulah Hill Baptist Church cemetery by the Rev. Archie P. Stevens. Arrangements are being handled by Boles Funeral Home & Crematory of Pinehurst.
Mr. Martin is survived by two sons, Carson Martin and Parker Martin, both of Pinehurst; his mother, Betty G. Martin of Pinehurst; and a sister, Pamela Martin of Reidsville.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Fannie Graham
ROWLAND -- Ms. Fannie Graham, 76, of 1157 Addison Tram Road, died Tuesday in SunBridge Care & Rehabilitation Center in Pembroke.
Arrangements will be announced by Thompson’s Funeral Home of Pembroke.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Fannie G. Sanders
RAEFORD -- Mrs. Fannie G. Sanders, 48, of 501 Fourth St., died Sunday in FirstHealth Moore Regional Hospital in Pinehurst.
The family will receive friends at the home of Resa Sanders, North Regional Mobile Home Park, Lot 66.
Arrangements will be announced by Buie Funeral Home of Raeford.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

David Canella
SANFORD -- David Canella, 23, of Sanford, died Sunday in Central Carolina Hospital.
A Mass will be celebrated at 11 a.m. Thursday in St. Stephen Catholic Church by Father Albert Jenemann. Burial will be in Buffalo Cemetery.
Mr. Canella is survived by a daughter, Melonie Canella of St. Louis; his father, Vernon Bulot of Louisiana; his mother, Carmen Langland of Cameron; and two sisters, Victoria A. Pilger and Tanya N. Towne.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Rogers-Pickard Funeral Home in Sanford.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Ester L. McKinnon
LUMBERTON -- Ms. Ester Lena McKinnon, 56, of 301 McCollum St., died Saturday in her home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. today in Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Burial will be in McKinnon Estate. Arrangements are being handled by Maultsby-Colvin Funeral Home of Lumberton.
Ms. McKinnon is survived by her mother, Clara B. McKinnon of Lumberton; four brothers, Earl McKinnon and Maceo McKinnon, both of Pembroke, and Laverne McKinnon and David McKinnon, both of Lumberton; and three sisters, Mae Ford, Louise Leak and Katie Baxter, all of Lumberton.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Margaret B. Marshall
WHITEVILLE -- Ms. Margaret Beatrice Marshall, 80, of Whiteville, died Tuesday in Shoreland Nursing Home.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in McKenzie Mortuary chapel in Whiteville by the Rev. Jackie Godwin. Burial will be in McPherson Cemetery.
Ms. Marshall is survived by two daughters, Annie L. Batten and Mary A. Cutchin, both of Whiteville; a son, Morris W. Cartrette of Whiteville; 11 grandchildren; and 10 great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Bobby S. Davis
SMITHFIELD -- Bobby S. Davis, 61, of Britthaven of Smithfield, formerly of Newton Grove, died Saturday.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in Cedar Point Disciples Church in Newton Grove by Bishop E.V. George. Burial will be in Hillside Cemetery in Newton Grove. Arrangements are being handled by Dafford Funeral Home of Dunn.
Mr. Davis is survived by his wife, Geraldine C. Davis of the home; a stepdaughter, Evelyn Jones of Oceanside, Calif.; a stepson, Ronald Davis of Godwin; a sister, Mary A. Cole of Raleigh; eight grandchildren; and three great-grandchildren.
The family will receive friends Thursday from 2 to 3 p.m. at the church.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Loyce P. Bowman
ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. -- Mrs. Loyce Parker Bowman, 58, of 1640 Cape Hope Ave. NE, formerly of Spring Lake, N.C., died Tuesday.
Arrangements will be announced by Adcock Funeral Home of Spring Lake.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Miles E. McDonald
ALEXANDRIA -- Miles Eric McDonald, 81, of 8303 Fort Hunt Road, formerly of Fayetteville, died Monday in Highsmith-Rainey Memorial Hospital in Fayetteville.
Arrangements will be announced by Rogers and Breece Funeral Home of Fayetteville.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Gladys H. Ross
HOPE MILLS -- Mrs. Gladys Heath Ross, 80, of 3704 Maranatha Drive, died Tuesday in Integrated Health Services.
Arrangements will be announced by Reeves Funeral Home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Helen F. Faircloth
Mrs. Helen Frances Faircloth, 81, of 2425 Colgate Drive, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Adcock Funeral Home of Spring Lake.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Lottie R. House
Mrs. Lottie Register House, 79, of 1442 Habersham Drive, Fayetteville, died Monday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The funeral will be conducted at 3 p.m. Thursday in Rogers and Breece Funeral Home chapel by the Revs. David Holloway, Horace Barefoot and Johnson Gupton. Burial will be in Cross Creek Cemetery No. 4. 
Mrs. House is survived by her husband, Charles B. House of the home; a sister, Wilma C. Sasser of Mount Olive; four brothers, Junior Register and Darrell G. Register, both of Fayetteville, Jackie R. Register of Dunn and Donald S. Register of Roseboro; a granddaughter; and a great-grandson.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at the funeral home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Henry C. Phelps Jr.
Retired Army Staff Sgt. Henry Clarence Phelps Jr., 82, of 1907 Halfmoon Circle, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in Veterans Affairs Medical Center.
Mr. Phelps was in the Army for 23 years and was a veteran of the Battle for the Bridge in Remagen. He was a former member of Creasy Proctor Masonic Lodge AF&AM and the Sudan Temple.
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Lafayette Memorial Park.
Mr. Phelps is survived by his wife, Esther R. Phelps of the home; and a stepson, David Harris of Tabor City.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.
In lieu of flowers, memorials may be made to Hospice of Cumberland County.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

James M. Coley
SANFORD -- James Matthew Coley, 48, of 520 Pyrant Road, died Tuesday in his home.
Mr. Coley was a member of Grace Chapel Christian Church.
A memorial service will be held at 3 p.m. Thursday in Grace Chapel Christian Church by the Revs. Tony Moore and Rudy Holland. 
Mr. Coley is survived by his wife, Ava H. Coley; a daughter, Jamie C. Wesner of Carthage; a brother, Vernon Coley of Greensboro; and three sisters, Edna Blakely of Randleman and Lucille Hall and Geraldean Yow, both of Sanford.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home in Sanford.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Henry L. Williams Jr.
Henry Lester ‘‘H.L.’’ Williams Jr., 80, of 1505 Doncaster Drive, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Vester L. Averette
Retired Army Master Sgt. Vester Lee Averette, 62, of 502 Windell St., Fayetteville, died Monday in UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.
Arrangements will be announced by Adcock Funeral Home of Spring Lake.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Glenn W. Cook Jr.
CHESAPEAKE, Va. -- Retired Navy Senior Chief Petty Officer Glenn W. Cook Jr., 48, of Chesapeake, formerly of Fayetteville, N.C., died Sunday in Medical College of Virginia in Richmond.
Mr. Cook was in the Navy for 21 years before retiring.
The funeral will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Centerville Baptist Church by the Rev. Dave Shelton. Burial with military honors will be in Chesapeake Memorial Garden. Arrangements are being handled by Hollomon-Brown Funeral Home of Norfolk.
Mr. Cook is survived by his wife, Beverly J. Cook; two daughters, Jenni Cook of Virginia Beach and Krissi Meyers of Chesapeake; his parents, Glenn W. and Lillian Cook Sr.; two sisters, Angie Garlow and Lisa Cook, both of Fayetteville; two bothers, David Cook and Gary Cook, both of Fayetteville; and four grandchildren.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Carrie D. Richardson
CONWAY, S.C. -- Ms. Carrie Davis Richardson, 94, of 124 Kimberly Drive, formerly of Red Springs, N.C., died Tuesday in Conway Hospital.
Arrangements will be announced by L.E. Floyd Funeral Home of Red Springs.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

John T. Caldwell
Retired Army 1st Sgt. John T. Caldwell, 68, of 2966 White Ash Drive, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in his home.
Mr. Caldwell received many awards and medals during his military career including the Bonze Star with cluster. He was a veteran of the Vietnam War and a member of the Moose Lodge and the American Legion.
A graveside service with military honors will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Cumberland Memorial Gardens by the Rev. Bobby L. West. 
Mr. Caldwell is survived by his wife, Patsy C. Caldwell; and two sisters, Virginia Tankersley of Jacksonville, Fla., and Charlotte Adams of Sanford, Fla.
The family will receive friends tonight from 7 to 9 at Highland Funeral Service & Crematory.
Memorials may be made to the American Cancer Society, P.O. Box 35752, Fayetteville, NC 28303.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Janet L. Hernandez
Mrs. Janet Lee Hernandez, 37, of Fayetteville, died Tuesday in her home.
Arrangements will be announced by Cape Fear Crematory.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Georgie E. McLaughlin
JACKSON SPRINGS -- Ms. Georgie Evelyn McLaughlin, 90, of 832 Mill Road, died Sunday in her home.
The funeral will be conducted at 2 p.m. Thursday in Holly Grove Missionary Baptist Church by Evangelist Shirley Gilles. Burial will be in Holly Grove Cemetery.
Ms. McLaughlin is survived by a daughter, Evelyn Blue of Jackson Springs; and six grandchildren.
The public will be received today from 1 to 7 p.m. at Person Funeral Home in Robbins.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Henry D. Ammons
PARKTON -- Henry David Ammons, 89, of 404 Popular St., died Sunday in Veterans Affairs Medical Center in Fayetteville.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Thursday in Parkton Cemetery by the Rev. Adrian Locklear. Arrangements are being handled by Reeves Funeral Home of Hope Mills.
Mr. Ammons is survived by several nieces and nephews.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Lewis Johnston
Lewis Johnston, of 214 Oakland Drive, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in his home.
Arrangements will be announced by Wiseman Mortuary.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Brenda Turner
Ms. Brenda Turner, 39, of 1430 Mount Royal Court, Fayetteville, died Tuesday in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Arrangements will be announced by H.M. Colvin Funeral Home.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Hattie L. Canfield
WHITEVILLE -- Ms. Hattie L. Canfield, 91, of Whiteville, died Monday in Century Care Center.
A graveside service will be conducted at 11 a.m. Friday in Whiteville Memorial Cemetery by the Rev. Jackie Godwin. Arrangements are being handled by McKenzie Mortuary of Whiteville.
Ms. Canfield is survived by a son, Carl Canfield of Whiteville.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Cumberland County funerals
Bryan, Janice, 41, Fayetteville, 2 p.m., Hood Funeral Service in Fayetteville. Burial in Adams Cemetery in Hope Mills. 
Parker, Clara, 88, Spring Lake, 1 p.m., Williams Chapel. Paye Funeral Home & Memorial Chapel of Fayetteville.
Scott, Marc, 30, Fayetteville, 8 p.m., Jernigan-Warren Funeral Home. 
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001

Cape Fear region funerals
Davenport, Tyrone, 40, Raleigh, noon, Central Presbyterian Church in Clarkton. Burial in Mitchell Field Cemetery in Clarkton. Peoples Funeral Home of Whiteville.
Hartsell, Linda, 47, West End, graveside service, 2 p.m., Bethlehem Baptist Church cemetery. Fry & Prickett Funeral Home of Carthage.
Lemons, Lollie, 85, Sanford, 4 p.m., Shallow Well United Church of Christ. Burial in church cemetery. Bridges-Cameron Funeral Home of Sanford.
Locklear, Jeremiah, infant, Maxton, graveside service, 11 a.m., White Hill Free Will Baptist Church cemetery. Revels Funeral Home of Pembroke. 
Locklear, Linberg, 74, Red Springs, 3 p.m., Green Pines Baptist Church. Burial in Preston Cemetery. Revels Funeral Home of Pembroke.
McKinnon, Ester, 56, Lumberton, 2 p.m., Kingdom Hall of Jehovah’s Witnesses. Maultsby-Colvin Funeral Home of Lumberton.
McNeill, Elden, 77, Aberdeen, 1 p.m., AME Zion Church in Addor. Burial in Blues Cemetery in Hoffman. Jones & Little’s Funeral Home of Aberdeen.
Smith, Lee Ella, 76, Dunn, 3 p.m., Blackwell Funeral Home. Burial in Resthaven Cemetery.
Taylor, Luther, 66, Raeford, 2 p.m., West Fayetteville Baptist Church. Burial in Lafayette Memorial Park West in Fayetteville. Reeves Funeral Home of Hope Mills.
The Fayetteville Observer - Wed., Aug. 1, 2001