Obituaries
Billy Williamson Royal
Dec 12, 2025
Chapel Hill
“Billy” Williamson Royal of Chapel Hill died at 4:45 am, Dec. 12, 2025 at the age of 98. He died peacefully at home with his wife of 46 years, Nancy Earl, and several of his children around him.
Billy was born in Salemburg on July 20, 1927, to Ranby and Carrie Royal. He was the fifth of six children, Ranby...
Barbara Hughes Edge
Apr 17, 2026
Fayetteville
In Loving Memory of Barbara Hughes Edge June 13, 1933 – April 17, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Hughes Edge 92 of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday April 17 surrounded by family.
Barbara lived a life rooted in faith, guided by love, and defined by selflessness. She was a woman who didn’t simply speak about kindness—she lived it, quietly and faithfully, every single day....
Muriel Constance (Millette) Hogue
Apr 16, 2026
Muriel Constance (Millette) Hogue, 83, formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home.
Services will be held at a later date.
Muriel was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to the late, Victor Millette and Doris Bernier Millette. She lived in Alstead, New Hampshire with her late husband, Richard Lionel Hogue for over 27 years.
In addition...
Taylor Renee Bromwell-Judy
Apr 12, 2026
Roseboro
Mrs. Taylor Renee Bromwell-Judy, 45 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home.
No services will be held at this time.
Mrs. Bromwell-Judy was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Fred Bromwell and Deena Carbaugh Woodward.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Christopher Judy; two sons, Christopher Judy and...
Ret. Major Arthur Joe Douglas, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Stedman
Ret. Major Arthur Joe Douglas, Sr., 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor David Taylor.
The family will receive friends from...
James Richard "Ricky" Smith
Apr 10, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. James Richard “Ricky” Smith, 63 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Wake Medical Center surrounded by his family.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Joshua Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Betty Lou Bullard
Apr 2, 2026
Clinton
Mrs. Betty Lou Cherry Bullard, 91, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Hampton Faircloth officiating. The burial will follow at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Maxton Eugene Faircloth
Mar 31, 2026
Stedman
Maxton Eugene Faircloth, 85 passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Philip Nelson. Burial with military honors will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.
The family will...
Robert David Collier
Mar 30, 2026
Wade
Robert David Collier, 68, of Wade, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 30th.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Bethabara Methodist Church in Autryville, officiating will Rev. Jennifer Wise. Burial with military honors at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Born March 16th, 1958 in Raleigh, North Carolina. David was the oldest of three boys....
James "Stevie" Steven Honeycutt
Mar 30, 2026
Salemburg
Mr. James "Stevie" Steven Honeycutt, 63, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home.
A celebration of life of service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church Gazebo.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 4, 2026 after the service in the fellowship hall.
Stevie...
Bobby Gene Autry, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
ROSEBORO
Mr. Bobby Gene Autry, Sr., 88 of Roseboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Roseboro Church of God, 501 S. West Street, Roseboro, with Pastor Gil Litada, Rev. Eddie Smith, Rev. Aaron Leonard, and Bishop...
Dean Russell Kolln
Mar 23, 2026
Dean Russell Kolln of Autryville. NC passed away March 23rd, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC at age 78. He was surrounded, in the days leading up to his passing, by his loving wife and children.
Dean was born on July 11, 1947, in Dennison, IA, the eldest child of Arnold Dean Kolln & Darlene Elizabeth Kolln (nee...
Luella (Laviner) Tew
Mar 23, 2026
Longs, South Carolina
Mrs. Luella (Laviner) Tew, 85 of Longs, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM at Lake Lynn Baptist Church on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with the Reverend Philip Graves officiating. The burial will follow at Holland’s...
Huey "Bucky" Fulton Dorman
Mar 23, 2026
Eastover
Huey “Bucky” Fulton Dorman, 90 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Praise Fellowship Church of God, officiating will be Pastor Kevin Edwards and Pastor Tommy Honeycutt.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to...
Shelby Jean (Fann) Spell
Mar 20, 2026
Salemburg
Mrs. Shelby Jean (Fann) Spell, 87, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Kelvin Blackman and Reverend Randy Barker officiating. The burial will follow at...
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...
Eddie Gene Norris, Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Stedman
Eddie Gene Norris, Jr., 47 passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Tommy Knight. Burial will follow at Norris-Hall Cemetery in Stedman.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...
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 21, 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
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
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...
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