The Obituary Section

Ralph Vitolo

, North Carolina

He is survived by his wife Rhonda Gaye Vitolo his daughters Holly Martin and Angie Martin his grandchildren Zoe Carter Harris Ellie Zofia Bennett and Ava his great grandchildren Norah and John Everett his siblings Regina V. Herb Clegg and Richard D. Peggy Vitolo his nieces Elizabeth C. Gregg and Amy V. Christenbury his nephews Will Clegg and David Clegg along with many cherished friends. Ralph Edward Vitolo will be fondly remembered as a devoted son and brother a funloving uncle a loving and supportive husband father grandfather and great grandfather. He was also a fierce and loyal friend as well as a mentor to many. Born on August 12 1952 Ralph was a native of Fayetteville North Carolina. He graduated from East Carolina University and always remained a passionate alumnus and supporter of the ECU Pirates. As a dedicated sports agent and avid sports enthusiast he combined his professional…

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Jr. Quincy Scarborough

, North Carolina

August 10, 2026

Quincy Jackson Scarborough Jr. of Fayetteville North Carolina died on August 11 2026 at the age of 96. Born to Quincy Jackson Scarborough Sr. and Stella Christine Scarborough nee Matheson into a prominent Fayetteville family whose North Carolina roots extend back to an officer of the Revolutionary War Quincy felt a deep connection to the history traditions crafts and culture of his native state. He particularly had a deep affection and pride for Fayetteville and a lifelong desire to understand the people places objects and natural world around him. Quincy possessed an extraordinary intellect and a remarkable breadth of interests. Immensely wellread as shown by the books he left behind he was always pursuing another subject another question or another piece of history. He was a connoisseur of history scholar collector author archaeologist naturalist artist craftsman sailor pilot and realtor. He was also a devoted lover of classical music and…

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Leo Santiago

, North Carolina

Army Vietnam War Veteran SFC Leo Santiago Sr. 75 of Fayetteville passed away a little before noon on Saturday August 8 2026 and took his walk to heaven peacefully to join his beloved wife Mrs. Yong Suk Santiago after his courageous battle with Chronic Obstructive Pulmonary Disease COPD and pulmonary fibrosis. He faced other medical complications as well during his battle. He is a true hero and soldier. He never lost his spirit and fought with incredible perseverance and determination. Army Vietnam War Veteran SFC Leo Santiago Sr. was drafted on October 17 1968 and retired on May 2 1991. He was an MP Military Police during the Vietnam War and was stationed at Long Bnh. He was associated with the 720th Charlie Company and was part of the Chargin Charlie Convoy Escort unit. He was awarded the NCO Professional Development Ribbon the Vietnam Cross of Gallantry the Republic of…

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Cindy Blanton

, North Carolina

She leaves behind a family who loved her deeply and whose lives will forever be changed by her presence and memory. Cindy is survived by her mother Sin Wang her husband Michael Chad Blanton her daughter Alyssa Nicole BradshawMotes and soninlaw Lane Whitfield BradshawMotes her grandchildren Eleanor Shelby Lee Garrett. Her son Gabriel Michael Blanton and granddaughter Mia. She is also survived by her motherinlaw Renate Blanton brotherinlaw Chris Blanton sisterinlaw Jennifer Blanton nephew Jacob Blanton niece Jordan Blanton sisterbest friend Cassidy Taylor nephew Ayden Taylor niece Alyvia Waller and her beloved best friend Rachel Barrett. Cindy was also blessed with many friendships that meant so much to her including Jennifer Bell Lewis Heather Passacantando Shannon Loper Misty Phillips Shannon Autry Melissa Boldig andTabitha Tatum. Cindy was an established and dedicated SpeechLanguage Pathology Assistant who devoted her career to helping children find their voices and communicate with the world around…

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Maj. Charles Pahe

, North Carolina

Charles Henry Pahe a beloved Navajo man was born on July 24 1943 in Ganado Arizona on the Navajo Native American Reservation to his father Luther Daniel Pahe and mother Ethelyn Mitchell Pahe. He passed away peacefully at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Thursday August 13 2026 at the age of 83. Charles lived a life marked by service humility faith and devotion. He proudly served in the United States Army beginning his career in Albuquerque New Mexico. During this career he received the Army Service Ribbon Overseas Service Ribbon Bronze Star Medal Air Medal Army Commendation Medal 4 th Oak Leaf Cluster Good Conduct Medal National Defense Service Medal Armed Forces Expeditionary Medal Armed Forces Reserve Medal Parachute Badge Master Aviator Badge Vietnam Service Medal and the Vietnam Gallantry Cross with Palm Meritious Service Medal 1 st Oak Leaf Cluster. He began his career in Infantry and transitioned…

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Martha Ray

, North Carolina

Martha Garcia Ray 68 passed away on Tuesday August 11th 2026 at her home with her husband by her side. Martha was born on March 1st 1958 in El Paso Texas. She was preceded in death by her mother Carlota Garcia her father Anselmo Garcia her motherinlaw Margaret Ray and her fatherinlaw Aaron Ray Sr. Martha is survived by her husband Aaron Ray Jr two sons Richard Ray and Albert Ray with wife Hannah one daughter Juanita Ray five grandchildren Evalynn Woodworth Marshall Ray Connor Woodworth Belle Ray and Waverly Griffin two brothers Anselmo Garcia Jr and wife Maria Juan Garcia and wife Lydia two sisters Isela Sanchez and her husband Chuy Xochitl Maynez and husband Oscar and many other relatives and friends. Martha left a mark on everyone she met. She will be deeply missed but never forgotten by those who had the privilege and pleasure to know her.…

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