Pinecrest Funeral & Cremation Services Obituaries

Obituary Preview: Wanda Faye Tolar, 60 of Fayetteville, NC, passed away Monday, April 3, 2023.

Obituary Preview: Carolyn Ralph Markham, 83 of Lumber Bridge, passed away Wednesday, March 29, 2023 in her home with family by her side.Born October 21, 1939 in Elizabeth City, NC, Carolyn is the daughter of the late Joseph and Clara Ralph. She was also preceded in death by her husband, Marshall Markham; son, Timothy “Timmy” Markham; grandson, Michael Freeman; brothers, Calvin Ralph, Junior Ralph, and Norman Ralph; and sister, Barbara Spencer.She is survived by her son, Dean Markham and wife Beth of Roseboro, NC and their children, Krystle Markham, Deidre Smith, and DJ Markham; her daughter, Medina Minnick and husband Poncho of Lumber Bridge, NC and their children, Lisa Freeman, Kyle (Latisha) Freeman, and Angie Minnick; her late son Timmy’s children, Ashley Markham, Brianna Lingo, and Christian Markham; 10 great grandchildren, Haleigh Freeman, Kaitlyn Freeman, Samantha Markham, Cadence Thacker, Alexis Freeman, Raymond Knotts, Zander Thacker, Maysen Freeman, Maddison Freeman, and Chandler Freeman; 6 great-great grandchildren, Brantley Lewis, Kylie Freeman, Brookelynn Lewis, Braxten Lewis, Waylon Hoell, and Elayna Hoell; and a host of other family members and friends.Carolyn was beautiful, caring, and loving wife, mother, grandmother, great grandmother, great-great grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend who will be greatly missed and always remembered by everyone who knew and loved her.The funeral service will be livestreamed and maybe accessed by clicking on the link under the service tab below.

Obituary Preview: Kelly Jackson Ammons, Sr., 67 of Fayetteville, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023.Born on April 11, 1955 in Sampson County, Kelly was the son of the late Kelly Edward Ammons and Ruthie Evelyn Goodman Ammons. He was also preceded in death by his son, Kelly Jackson Ammons, Jr., formerly of Fayetteville; and his brothers, Gary Wayne Ammons, Marvin Dexter Ammons, Ricky Carlos Ammons, James Earl Goodman, and Sherman Edward Ammons, all formerly of Sampson County.Kelly is survived by his wife, Terrie Ammons of Fayetteville; son, Brett Morris and his wife Derissa of Hope Mills; daughter, Stephannie Truesdale of Winnsboro, SC and her five children, Stephen, Tyler, Gregory, Bradley, and Victoria Rose; grandsons, Kaileb Morris and Ethan Kelly Ammons, Jr.; a great grandson and great granddaughter; and a sister, Linda Jarman, an aunt, Edith Carter, as well as several cousins, all of Sampson County.Kelly was a dedicated commercial truck driver for over 30+ years and enjoyed being with his family and friends in his spare time. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, brother, nephew, cousin, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Mrs. Denise Marie Jacobs was born on September 24th,1969 and she left this world on March 27,2023. She leaves behind 2 daughters Katherine Jacobs and Ashley Jacobs along with 7 grandchildren. Mrs. Denise lived a long and happy life. She revolved her life around her grandchildren, friends, and she loved to play bingo. She will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Giovanna Tornieri Poole, 94 of Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, March 26, 2023. Born April 10, 1928 in Italy, Giovanna is the daughter of the late Giuseppe and Maria Tornieri. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Tooney Poole; sisters, Iole Greene, and Rita Tornieri; and brothers, Renzo Tornieri, and Giovanni Tornieri. She is survived by her daughter, Rebecca Tew and husband Ray; son, Robert Poole and wife Kathleen; grandchildren, Robert Poole, Michael Poole, Sandra Johnson and husband Keith; great grandchildren, Tyler Wood and wife Amanda, Victoria Frank and husband Brian, Casey Mancilla and husband Carlos; great-great grandchildren, Elizabeth Mancilla, Emmelyn Wood, Bryson Wood; sister, Bruna Bailoni and husband Anthony; brothers, Mario Tornieri and wife Maria Velia, and Dino Tornieri. Services will be announced at a later date. Giovanna loved to play bingo in her spare time and also enjoyed spending time with her beloved family. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: On March 13, 2023, Evangelina Elizabeth Marie Harper was born to McKenna Faith White, formerly of Lock Haven, PA, and Levi Harper, formerly of Farmington, NM. She was taken into the arms of the Savior on March 17, 2023.Evangelina was preceded in death by a paternal grandmother and maternal great grandfather, and is survived by her parents; grandparents; a host of aunts and uncles; and many cousins.Flowers are appreciated, but the family requests that memorial contributions in Evangelina's name be made to any foundations that research birth defects to also benefit her memory.Evangelina Elizabeth Marie Harper was a beautiful soul that touched many lives for the brief moment she was on this earth and will forever be deeply cherished.Services will be announced at a later date.

Obituary Preview: Marvin Glen Jones, 63 of High Point, passed away Sunday, March 12, 2023.Born in Robeson County, he is the son of the late Marvin Andrews and Alease Brewer Jones.  He was also preceded in death by his maternal grandmother, Thelma Ball; and two brothers, Rickie Jones and David Earl Andrews.He is survived by three sisters, Ola Bannister, Jeanette Moore, and Karen Kueny and husband Chad; brother, Michael Jones; and a host of other family and friends.He was an avid watcher of stock car racing. He will be deeply missed by all that knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Dorothy Mae Hampton, 79 of Hope Mills, passed away on March 6, 2023. Born in Florida, Dorothy is the daughter of the late Monroe Green and Mary Rudolph Green. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Booker T. Hampton; daughter, Tiara Hampton; and siblings, Clarence Green, Vashon Odom, and Ere Sophia. She is survived by her daughter, Pashawn Juggins and husband Wardell; grandchildren, Chynna Brown Hampton and James Diggs; siblings, Annette Williams and husband Gean, Monroe Green and wife Nancy, Betty Chambers, Alberta Forrester, Earl Green, Walter Green, and Michael Green. Dorothy was a wonderful wife, mother, daughter, grandmother, sister, and friend. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Alvin Lee Brown, 62 of Hope Mills, passed away Friday, March 3, 2023.Alvin was born June 1, 1960 in Cumberland County, NC. He was preceded in death by his wife, Annette Brown.He is survived by his son, Christopher Lee Jones; mother, Shirley Barnhill; sister, Peggy Locklear and husband James; brother, Junior Barnhill and wife Sharon; brother, Michael Wayne Barnhill and partner Eula Lee Connor; two grandchildren; niece, Brittney Jones; nephew, Rickie Jones and wife Nikki; four great nephews, Codie, Bentley, Mason, and Layke; and a host of other extended family and friends.Alvin was a loving father, son, brother, grandfather, uncle, great uncle, and friend who will be deeply missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Kenneth Westly Thornton, 63 of Fayetteville, passed away on March 1, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, Kenneth is the son of Lawrence Thornton and the late Delores McLamb Thornton. He is survived by his son, Brent and wife Alyshia and their children, Ryleigh and Waylon; son, Travis and wife Jessica and their children, David and Kaleb; father, Lawrence Thornton; siblings; Felisha Sealy and husband Timothy, Tina Thornton, and Bradley and wife Tehra; and several nieces and nephews. Kenneth was a loving father, grandfather, son, brother, uncle, and friend. He will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Judith Margarett MacMillan, 82 of Hope Mills, passed away on March 1, 2023. From Akron, Ohio, Judith is the daughter of the late Donald and Frances Hood. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James MacMillan; brother, James Hood; and sister, Donna June Baumann. She is survived by her four children; three stepchildren; nine grandchildren; and seventeen great-grandchildren. Judith enjoyed baking and reading in her spare time. She liked to watch golf and football, however, her favorite show was ‘The Price Is Right.’ Judith was a cherished member of her family and will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Kathryn Young Bailey, 87 of Raeford, NC, passed away on February 28, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Hoke County Hospital.  No Services are scheduled at this time.

Obituary Preview: Nicholas Dean “Nick” Gandara, 18 of Hope Mills, passed away Sunday, February 26, 2023.Born May 9, 2004 in Cumberland County, Nick is the son of Ruben and Anna Gandara. He was preceded in death by his maternal grandparents, Terrance and Jerryll Dean and his paternal grandfather, Ruben Gandara, Sr.He is survived by his parents, Ruben and Anna Gandara; brother, Nathaniel Gandara; grandmother, Tina Escajeda; numerous aunts, uncles, and cousins; and a host of other family and friends.Nick was a loving son, brother, grandson, nephew, cousin, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Troy Alan Ely, 58 of Raeford, passed away on Saturday, February 25, 2023 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. Born January 16, 1965 in Pennsylvania, Troy is the son of the late David Ely and Patricia Orr Ely. He is survived by his wife, Sharon Ely; daughters, Erika Ely and Nicole Ely; granddaughter, Zoe Ely; stepdaughters, Amanda Loose, and Kristi Melnick and husband Cody; step-grandchildren, Daniel Kiley, Kaiden Rosenthal, Ciera Sites, Nathan Sites, Ashlyn Melnick, and Mason Evans. Troy enjoyed several hobbies in his free time, to include listening to music as well as doing house projects. He was also an Oakland Raiders Football fan. Troy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Rebecca “Becky” Dean Matthews, 59 of Fayetteville, passed away on February 24, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, Becky is the daughter of Edna Grice Dean and the late Kenneth W. Dean.  She is survived by her husband, James Edward Matthews, Jr.; son, James Dean “Jamie” Matthews and wife Jessica. Grandson, James Dean “J.D.” Matthews, II, who will always be known as "Bubba" to his Nana; mother, Edna Grice Dean; sister, Susan Matarese and husband Ronnie; niece, Katelyn Connell and husband Alex; nephew, Anthony Matarese; and loved by many other family and friends.  Becky loved cooking and baking. She enjoyed spending time with her family and was the best “Nana” ever. Becky will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Jeannie Faye McMullen, 71 of Fayetteville, passed away Friday, February 24, 2023.Born January 12, 1952 in Somerset, KY, Jeannie was the daughter of the late Wesley and Helen Wilson Foley. She was also preceded in death by her son, Kenneth McMullen, Jr.; brothers, Charles and David Foley; and twin grandsons, Amos and Noah McMullen.She is survived by her husband, Kenneth McMullen, Sr.; daughter, Stacey McMullen Cashwell and husband Billy; grandchildren, Lacey McMullen, Troy Cashwell, and Bailey Cashwell; aunt, Edith Wilson; several nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and friends.Jeannie was a dedicated and loving wife, mother, grandmother, niece, aunt, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Lona “Jean Clark” Whaley, 79 of Fayetteville, passed away on February 24, 2023. Born in Colorado, Jean Clark is the daughter of the late William Cleveland and Mary Clark Lynch. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Robert Clark; and daughter, Lynn Clark. She is survived by her goddaughter, Michelle Hurst and husband John; and her brother, Larry Lynch and wife Nancy. Jean Clark enjoyed spending time with her pet dogs as well as going to church. She will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Dale Young, 83 of Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, February 22, 2023 in his home with family by his side.Born October 2, 1939 in Osgood, IN, Dale is the son of the late Raymond and Genevieve Taylor Young.  He was also preceded in death by a great grandson Payton Tanner.He is survived by his wife, Molly Brown Young; daughter, Angela Gay Payne & husband Terry; sons, Dale Gregory Young, James Keith Young & wife Tiffany, and Richard Herbert Young & wife Jodi; grandchildren, Nickie Tanner & husband Jerry, Jaime Young & fiance Richard, Ami Blake & husband Brian, Martha Grayson & husband Shimano, Ben Young, Layne Young & husband Kody, Nathan Young & wife Tatyana, Tyler Payne & wife Korissa, Hollie Payne & fiance Dylan, Caitlin Young, Joey Gagnon, Daniel Gagnon, Katie Delgado, Nick Delgado, and Maddie Handforth; great grandchildren, Austin, Brianna, Makayla, Jason, Jacob, Joshua, Ethan, Paige, Ashleigh, Chasity, Gabby, Aubree, Jordan, Jack, Beau, Maddox, Ethan, Mollie; great-great grandchildren, Cassidy, Aiden, and Bentley; sister, Wanda Roberts; brother, Gary Young & wife Diane; and a host of other family members and friends.Dale had several hobbies he enjoyed including dirt track and NASCAR racing, church fellowship with his church family, and woodworking, but most of all, he simply loved spending time with his family.Dale was a devoted husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, great-great grandfather, brother, and friend who will be greatly missed by everyone who knew and loved him.

Obituary Preview: Virginia Eileen Poole, 87 of Hope Mills, NC, passed away on February 21, 2023. Born in Colorado, Virginia is the daughter of the late Samuel and Viola DiSalvo. She is also preceded in death by her husband, James Herman Poole, Sr.; daughter, Cheryl Voelz; and siblings, Betty Jean, Benedito, Clara Louise, and William Dino DiSalvo. She is survived by her son, James Poole, Jr.; daughter, Judith Lynn Colley; son, Jeffrey Ray Poole and wife Terra; sister, Marlene West; nine grandchildren; twelve great grandchildren; many nieces and nephews; and a host of other family members and friends. Virginia was the original owner of Gray’s Creek Restaurant, along with her husband James. She was very crafty and enjoyed making and selling peek-a-boo dolls, flowers, and numerous other items. Virginia will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Judith Ann Watts Dudley, 82 of Hope Mills, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023.Judy was born on April 24, 1940, in Stephenson County, IL. Judy is the daughter of the late Ralph and Elsie Watts. She is also preceded in death by her husband, Glen Dudley.Judy was raised in Oregon, IL.  She graduated from Oregon High School in the class of 1958.  She attended and graduated from Sterling School of Beauty Culture.  Judy worked in Oregon and then purchased the Petite Beauty Salon in the 1960's. She later spent many years at Salon Farouche in Huntington, WV.She is survived by her son, Paul Race of Myrtle Beach, SC; son, Peter Race of Fayetteville; grandchildren, Brent Race (fiancé Sarah McComas), Jean-Paul Race, and Jocelyn Race; great granddaughter on the way Eleanor Francis Race; siblings, Joyce Davis (Larry), Roger Watts, Roland Watts (Linda), Vicky Beard (Bub), and Jeff Watts (Denise); stepmother, Verna Watts; several nieces and nephews, and a host of other family and friends.Judy enjoyed several hobbies in her free time, to include her love of gardening, fishing, bird watching, and caring for her fur babies. She loved her family immensely and was an amazing wife, mother, grandmother, daughter, sister, and friend. Judy will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved her.

Obituary Preview: Paul Franklin “Frankie” Jernigan, 76 of St. Pauls, was born to the late Paul and Agnes Jernigan on December 10, 1946 in Robeson County and completed his journey to his heavenly home on February 18, 2023 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, North Carolina.In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by the mother of his children and love of his life, Louise Scott; son, Marvin Buddy Scott; daughter, Nancy Edge; and grandchildren: Linda, Donnell, Jr. and Shawn.He is survived by his children: Loyal (Holly) Colosky, Ruth Ann (Joe) Maitland, Glen (Lynn) Colosky, Donnell Evans, Melissa Scott, Glenn (Judy) Horton, and Carol Rivenbark; son-in-law: Billy Edge; siblings: Stella (Gerald) Parker, Carolyn Lashley, and Ray (Sheila) Jernigan; grandchildren: Eric, Billy Ray, Christopher, Frankie Wayne, Jennifer, Heather, Nancy Louise, Connie Michelle, Brenda, Cheryl, William, Angel, Kimberly, Katelyn, Matthew, David, Ray, Victoria, Julie Ann, and Michael; numerous great grandchildren; a special friend Mary Horne; and a host of nieces, nephews, and other relatives who will cherish his memory.Frankie was a loving son, brother, and father/papa, and a skilled craftsman who will be greatly missed by all who knew and loved him. In his spare time, he enjoyed his family, fishing, and working with his friends.

Obituary Preview: Wyatt Joseph Campbell, 14 of Hope Mills, passed away on February 18, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, Wyatt was the son of Link Campbell and the late Amber Lynn Campbell. He is survived by his father, Link Campbell; aunt, Brandy “Aunt Boo” Campbell; cousins, Tara Covas, Cameran “George” Davan, and Easton “Bo Bo” Davan. Wyatt was an energetic and outgoing young man who loved riding anything with wheels. He also loved tacos, trains, and was an avid animal lover. Wyatt was immensely loved by his family and friends and will be deeply missed by all.

Obituary Preview: Robert Milton Swain, 74 of Fayetteville, passed away on February 16, 2023. Born in Cumberland County, Milton was the son of the late Lester Carson and Geneva Herring Swain. He is also preceded in death by his sisters, Mina King, Marie Pierce, and Chris Faulkner; and his brothers, Lawrence Swain, and Lynwood Swain. He is survived by his wife, Sandra Swain; sons, Robb Swain and wife Tricia, Steve Swain and wife Jennifer; daughter, Tammy Pilkington and husband Tommy; grandchildren, Robbie & wife Jackie, Ryan & wife Morgan, Meaghan & husband Robert, Josh, Jacob, and Dimitry; and his great grandchildren, Robbie, Kenzie, Hailey, Robert, Mason, and Remi. In his spare time, Milton enjoyed various hobbies which included working on cars, building things, collecting coins, and fishing. He was a loving husband, father, grandfather, great grandfather, son, and brother. Milton will be deeply missed by all who knew and loved him.

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Obituary Preview: Daniel P. McGill, 69, died on February 10, 2023 at his home in Fayetteville, with the love of his life, Suzzie, by his side. Daniel was diagnosed with an interstitial lung disease in 2021 and with an aggressive lung cancer in December 2022. He was preceded in death by his parents, Daniel and Margaret McGill (neé Kavanagh); his sister Colleen Philipps, his brothers-in-law Joseph Muscio and Lloyd Kennedy, and his nephew Nicholas Muscio. He is also preceded in death by Suzzie’s parents, John and Shirley Cameron, her brother William Cameron, her nephew Charlie Cameron, and her granddaughter Isabelle Young.Daniel is survived by his life partner of 17 years, Suzzie Young, of Fayetteville, and her children Jennifer Savage and her partner Beenie, and Brian and Jennifer Young. Dan was welcomed into Suzzie’s extended family and will be deeply missed by John Cameron, Jr. and his wife Renee, Terry Cameron, and Lisa Marshall Gravelle and her husband Michael, as well as nieces Cameron Marshall and Amanda Cameron. Suzzie’s grandchildren Gage, Breylon, Brody, and Mavis called him their Papa Danny. Bear with us now, as Daniel was part of a big Irish family, so there are lots more names to come!Daniel was the best brother in the world to his sisters Patricia Muscio of Santa Maria, CA; Bridgid and Bernard MacSeóin of Greensboro, Kerry Kennedy of Laurinburg, and his brother-in-law, Edward Philipps of Parkton. He was a beloved uncle to Lloyd Kennedy Jr., John Kennedy and his partner Darlene, Robert and Maggie Kennedy, Ryan and Erin Kennedy, Nicholas MacSeóin, Shauna and Kevin Haslip, Daniel and Tiffeny Philipps, Michael and Heather Philipps, Joseph Muscio, Inga and Allen Link, and Elizabeth and Josh Silverman.“Gruncle Bubba” was an amazing great-uncle to Makayla and Elijah Kennedy; Moira, Mairéad, and Morrighan Haslip; Madison, Savannah, Lillian, and Daniel Philipps; Mykenzie Craig and Bradin Philipps; Nicholas and Joseph Muscio; and Evan and Avery Silverman. Daniel is mourned by an even larger extended McGill family across the US and his mother’s Kavanagh clan in England and Ireland. And finally, he will be missed by a wealth of Lakenheath Lancers whose loyal and loving friendships have endured for over 50 years.Daniel Patrick Gerald Nicholas Gerard—all these fine names and we still called him Bubba!— arrived just after the flood waters receded at Downing Court Nursing Home in Sheringham, Norfolk, England on 27 February 1953. It makes perfect sense that our Bubba breathed his first breath at the beach, although he would eventually drift from the cold North Sea and rocky east coast of England to the warmer sandy beaches of North Carolina.Dan was born into an Air Force family, but Water was the element that seemed to guide his life. Coastlines called to him, from his birthplace in an English fishing village to southern and northern California, on to the beautiful eastern seaboard states of Maryland, Virginia, and both the Carolinas. The few times Dan ventured away from the sea he always found a river or three nearby to nurture him. He celebrated his fifth birthday aboard the USS Butner, sailing with his family across the Atlantic from New York to Southampton. Maybe this is when little Danny decided that a sailor’s life would be for him. After graduating from Lakenheath American High School in England in 1971, Dan moved to Hampton, Virginia. The Norfolk shipyards were not far away, but it took a few more years before the hippie in Dan was ready to put on a uniform. He moved to Pittsburgh, then Indiana where he worked at a shipbuilding yard on the Ohio river, and from here Dan placed his hippie life in a footlocker and enlisted in the US Navy in 1978. He attended basic training and “A” school in Illinois at Naval Station Great Lakes, known as “the Quarterdeck of the Navy.”Seaman Recruit McGill finished training and was assigned to the USS Frank Cable, a submarine tender whose home port was Charleston, South Carolina. After two years aboard the Frank Cable, Dan was transferred to another submarine tender, the USS Canopus. He completed a Mediterranean tour with the Canopus, docking in Rota, Spain and visiting several other ports in the Sixth Fleet. In 1986, Dan left the Navy as a Petty Officer and returned to the nomadic life he had known as an Air Force brat. He moved from Charleston to northern California where he worked as a logistics specialist.In 1992, Daniel moved to Hope Mills and began working in retail furniture sales. He met Suzzie at work and soon discovered what it meant not just to fall in love, but to stay there forever. Suzzie and her family reunited Dan with his love of the ocean, spending wonderful weeks at Emerald Isle together every year. This was our Bubba’s happy place, where his wandering hippie spirit found its home.Dan loved music of all kinds; he collected radio stations from across the world to listen to late at night, floating across the seas and the airwaves to connect with other human beings. Yes, he read books, but he also just enjoyed being in their company. And later in life, after losing sight in one eye, he began making photographs, his fingers constantly clicking the shutter release, seeing the world from a totally different perspective. Our Danny Boy, our Bubba, was a kind and gentle soul, content with his life and happy just to be here experiencing it all.Arrangements are being made through the Navy for a burial at sea. For Daniel’s family and friends across the globe, please join us wherever you are to send off our special sailorman with a wish for fair winds and following seas. Dig out your old tie-dyed shirts, crank up the jams, and raise a glass with us! "Let me go gentle into that dark night Let me not rage against the dying light There is another light that beckons me That from this garish light will set me free It softly glows and grows on that far side I hear a hymn that sings with me abideLet me go gentle into that dark night I will not rage against the close of day Let me be like a glowing sunset, pray Sending colours of every rainbow hue From brightest red up to the deepest blue Let me learn from the deathbed of the sun To leave the light and from its brightness run Let me go gentle at the close of day. Now, loved ones, let me wish you fond farewell The time is right; I hear the tolling bell It’s not a knell it has a happy ring Like Christmas bells and voices carolling My heart towards that call is rushing now I’ve lived my life; please let me take that bow And let me gently wish you all farewell." ~ Rohini Sunderam, after Dylan Thomas Donations in Daniel’s name may be made to: The American Lung Association. (please see link below under Donations)