Obituaries

Terry Allen Raynor

Terry Allen Raynor

Feb 23, 2026

El Paso, Texas

Terry Allen Raynor

Terry Allen Raynor, 66, passed away in El Paso, Texas, on February 23, 2026.

Terry was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and grew up in Lumberton, where he ran cross country at Lumberton High School. His love for running continued at Pembroke University, where he also competed on the cross-country team.

In 1985, Terry joined the United States...

David Michael Hall

David Michael Hall

Mar 17, 2026

Mr. David Michael Hall, 84, of Stedman, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating will be Pastor Michael Bartlett. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends from 1:00...

Clara Faye (Carter) Bryant

Clara Faye (Carter) Bryant

Mar 16, 2026

Fayetteville

Mrs. Clara Faye (Carter) Bryant, 85 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 22, 2026 at Carter Family Cemetery.

Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Colon Carter and Ida Mae Melvin Carter; grandson, Chris Jackson; siblings, Don Carter, Earl...

Baby Archie Levi Moore

Baby Archie Levi Moore

Mar 15, 2026

Autryville

Baby Archie Levi Moore gained his angel wings on Sunday, March 15, 2026.

A private service will be held with Reverend Lynn McLaurin officiating.

Baby Archie, the son of Chris Moore and Olivia Lockamy-Tatum was born on March 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM, weighing 4lb 11oz, in Cumberland County.

Archie leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Chris Moore and Olivia Lockamy-Tatum; and...

Frances Mae (Smith) Naylor

Frances Mae (Smith) Naylor

Mar 8, 2026

Roseboro

Frances Mae Smith Naylor of Roseboro, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8th at Chowan River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Edenton, NC.

Born August 11th, 1928, Frances was the daughter of Lillie Mae Poston and Robert Smith and the stepdaughter of who she lovingly referred to as, "Papa Poston". Frances' early years were spent growing up in Charlotte and...

Landon Autry

Landon Autry

Mar 5, 2026

Autryville

Mr. James Landon Autry, 85, of 328 Carroll Store Rd, Autryville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was surrounded, as he had been over the weeks leading up to his passing, by his devoted children.

A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 3:00 PM, at Clement Baptist Church, with Pastor Caleb Autry and...

Richard "Bud" Schubert Sessoms, Jr.

Richard "Bud" Schubert Sessoms, Jr.

Mar 4, 2026

Autryville

Mr. Richard Schubert “Bud” Sessoms, Jr., 60, of Autryville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro.

Mr. Sessoms was a native of Sampson County,...

Bill Marsh

Bill Marsh

Feb 27, 2026

William Marsh, affectionately known as “Bill” passed away February 27, 2026.

 He was born February 17, 1942. He lived most of his life in Stedman, NC which he called God’s Country. He served as a faithful member of Stedman Baptist Church since 1962 where he served as a deacon and in various other areas and committee's including the Baptist Men's group....

Harley Wyman Fisher

Harley Wyman Fisher

Feb 27, 2026

Autryville

Mr. Harley Wyman Fisher, 73 of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Evergreen Baptist Church with the Reverend Jerry Fisher officiating. The burial will follow at Evergreen Baptist...

Richard Bullard

Richard Bullard

Feb 24, 2026

Roseboro

Mr. Richard Bullard, 87, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Evergreen Baptist Church in Autryville with Reverend Charles Davis, Reverend Keith Dowd and Reverend Tommy Honeycutt officiating. The burial will follow at...

Carl Glenn "Tom Thumb" Hales

Carl Glenn "Tom Thumb" Hales

Feb 24, 2026

Roseboro

Mr. Carl Glenn “Tom Thumb” Hales, 70 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Deborah Rich and Reverend David Hughes officiating. The burial will...

Noter Lee Anna Short

Noter Lee Anna Short

Feb 23, 2026

Cape Coral, Florida

Ms. Noter Lee Anna (DeVane) Short, 83, formerly of White Oak, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Hope Hospice surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Love Grove Baptist Church in Tar Heel, officiating will be Dr. Mack Roberts. Burial will follow...

John Richard Bradford

John Richard Bradford

Feb 22, 2026

Autryville

Mr. John Richard Bradford, 75, of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Village Green Health & Rehabilitation Center.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Corinth Baptist Church in Salemburg with Reverend Keith Smith and Reverend Leroy Wright officiating.

Mr. Bradford was born on November 9,...

Wiley Plato Faircloth

Wiley Plato Faircloth

Feb 22, 2026

Autryville

Mr. Wiley Plato Faircloth, 81 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Tommy Honeycutt. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Autryville.

The family will receive friends from...

Lonnie Edward Autry

Lonnie Edward Autry

Feb 21, 2026

In Loving Memory of Lonnie Edward Autry, Sr.

It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Lonnie Edward Autry, Sr., a man whose love for life knew no bounds. Lonnie, known to some as “Edward,” was born on December 25, 1942, in Sampson County, North Carolina. He peacefully transitioned from this life on February 21, 2026, in Santa...

Dorothy "Jenny" Virginia Harrell

Dorothy "Jenny" Virginia Harrell

Feb 21, 2026

Stedman

Mrs. Dorothy Harrell, 70 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in...

Melvin Arthur Haire, Jr.

Melvin Arthur Haire, Jr.

Feb 21, 2026

Fayetteville



Mr. Melvin Arthur Haire, Jr., 73 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 21, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Jay Barr. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Autryville.

The family will receive friends from...

Hester Josephine (Simmons) Smith

Hester Josephine (Simmons) Smith

Feb 20, 2026

Salemburg

Mrs. Hester Josephine (Simmons) Smith, 78 of Salemburg, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 20, 2026 at Laird Manor in South Carolina.

A celebration of life service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, February 28, 2026 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Allen Mayo officiating.

Mrs. Smith was a native of Spartanburg, SC, the...

Teresa Todd Norris

Teresa Todd Norris

Feb 14, 2026

Autryville

Mrs. Teresa Todd Norris, 72 passed away on Saturday, February 14, 2026 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

A private service will be held at a later date.

Teresa was born in Whiteville, NC to the late Leamon B. Todd and Gertrude Nobles Todd. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by her sister, Pamela T. Sosebee...

John Thomas West

John Thomas West

Feb 13, 2026

Clinton

Mr. John Thomas West, 68, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, February 13, 2026 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, February 17, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Andy Wood officiating. The burial will follow at White Oak Baptist Church Cemetery in...