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42 June 2021 M E N I N B U S I N E S S Edward Mercer SULLIVAN'S HIGHLAND FUNERAL SERVICE & CREMATORY 610 Ramsey Street, Fayetteville, NC Fayetteville, NC 28301 910.484.8108 | www.sullivanshighland.com As funeral director and pre-need licensee, Edward Mercer strives to make things as simple as possible for the families he serves. "I help to ease their emotional burden so they can focus on honoring their loved one in a meaningful way," he said. "I present the options that best fit their needs, walk them through the process, and take care of all the details. That's what we are here for." Edward and his wife, Karen Sullivan Mercer, a Fayetteville native, are the owners of Sullivan's Highland Funeral Service & Crematory. Edward currently serves on the Airborne & Special Operations Museum board of directors and is an assistant Scoutmaster for BSA Troop 747. "We really feel a part of the community here and while we take great pride in what we do, we don't ever want to be satisfied," he said. "We always look for ways to improve the service we provide for our families." Alberto Smith OTREBLA'S TAILORING & HABERDASHERY Alberto Smith is Fayetteville's only tailor for formalwear. He has been in business in Fayetteville since 1973 after moving here in 1972. His first location was on Murchison Road, and he then moved several places before settling at the Wooten Building in Haymount in 2007. Born in Trinidad and Tobago, he came to the United States and obtained his formal education and training in tailoring in Washington, D.C. Because he is the only tailor in town and because of his expertise, outgoing personality and speed, he has acquired a loyal following. He can alter your favorite suit or dress or make you a new one. 910.323.0264 | otreblas.com 1218 Fort Bragg Road, Fayetteville, NC 28305 For more than 50 years, Charles Smith has been designing homes for builders and families throughout Cumberland County and the Southeast. He founded Charles Smith Associates in 1967 and has since put his creativity and outgoing personality to good use in designing more than 15,000 homes for 41 builders. His residential designs can be found in nearly every neighborhood in Fayetteville, as well as in places like Hilton Head Island and Myrtle Beach in South Carolina. A Fayetteville native whose father was in the roofing business, Smith was a standout high school football player and longtime competitive golfer, who honed his design craft at East Carolina and Georgia Tech. Smith enjoys meeting people and making their dream homes become a reality. Homes and homebuilding have changed over the years, but Smith's dedication to designing just the right home for each of his clients hasn't changed at all. "I have been lucky to be with the right builders," he said. "I guess that's the reason I stay so busy." If you are looking for someone with hometown connections, outstanding customer service and more than five decades of experience, be sure to contact Charles Smith and Associates. Charles Smith CHARLES SMITH ASSOCIATES 910.484.5924 | 907 S McPherson Church Road, Fayetteville, NC 28303 | www.csaplans.com

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