Obituaries
Joshua Wayne Bullard
Oct 16, 2025
Joshua Wayne Bullard, 41 passed away on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
He is preceded in death by his mother, Angela Murray Bullard; grandparents, Louise Autry Bullard, Ann Marie King, and Arthur Champion Murray.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his wife, Jessica Bullard of the home;...
Ernestine Edge Simmons
Oct 14, 2025
Roseboro
Mrs. Ernestine Edge Simmons, 84 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, October 16, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Phil Bowden officiating. The burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
The family will...
Mabel Lockamy Hall
Oct 9, 2025
Roseboro
Mrs. Mabel Lockamy Hall, 84 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, October 9, 2025 at Village Green Health and Rehabilitation in Fayetteville surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, October 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Andy Wood, Reverend Dennis Guy and Reverend...
William Lewis Williamson
Oct 6, 2025
Roseboro
William Lewis Williamson, 51, formerly of Long Island, NY passed away on Monday, October 6, 2025 in Bethesda, MD.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 5:00 PM on Saturday, October 25, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. The family will also receive friends on Sunday, October 26, 2025 from 1:00 - 2:45 PM at the funeral home followed...
David Emmitt Maxwell
Oct 5, 2025
David Maxwell, age 89, of Stedman, was called to his eternal home by his Lord and Savior on October 5, 2025.
David was born to the late John Robert Maxwell, Sr. and Ada Averitt Maxwell. He is preceded in death by his wife of 71 years, Patsy Maxwell; and eight siblings, sisters, Ida Lancaster, Louise Weeks; brothers, J.R. Maxwell Jr., James...
James Street Beard
Oct 3, 2025
Roseboro
Mr. James Street Beard, 67 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, October 3, 2025 at UNC Chapel Hill Hospital surrounded by his family.
No services will be held at this time.
Mr. Beard was a native of Sampson County, the son of Albert Floyd Beard, II and Grace Johnson Beard. He was preceded in death by...
Charles Allen Faircloth
Sep 25, 2025
Roseboro,
Mr. Charles Allen Faircloth, 66, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, October 3, 2025 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Reverend Hampton Faircloth officiating. The burial will follow at Evergreen Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 1:00...
David Emile Schaeffer
Sep 25, 2025
Clinton
Mr. David Emile Schaeffer, 88, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Grandview Memorial Park with Reverend Andy Wood officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:30 PM on Monday, September 29, 2025 at Butler Funeral...
Mae Lee (Barefoot) Harris
Sep 25, 2025
Roseboro
Mrs. Mae Lee (Barefoot) Harris, 94, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 25, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 28, 2025 at Roseboro First Baptist Church with Reverend Hampton Faircloth and Reverend Dudley Neal officiating. The burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial...
Julia Darlene Locklear
Sep 24, 2025
Julia Darlene (Pleasants) Locklear, 55 passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2025.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
Julia was born in Cumberland County to the late, Raymond & Julia Pleasants. In addition to her parents, she is also preceded in death by nephew, Dwayne Pleasants, Jr.; and her niece, McKenzie Pleasants.
She leaves to cherish her memory,...
Carolyn Grace Faircloth
Sep 23, 2025
Mrs. Carolyn Grace Faircloth, 68 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 23, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, September 26, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Odell Wilkins.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Friday at the funeral home...
Billy Martin Faircloth
Sep 18, 2025
Billy Martin Faircloth, 72 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.
The family will have a private service at a later date.
The family will receive friends anytime at Billy’s house, 165 Honeysuckle Lane, Salemburg.
Billy was born in Sampson County to the late Leslie and Lucy Faircloth. In addition to his parents he...
Jessica Nichole Locklear
Sep 16, 2025
Mrs. Jessica Nichole Faircloth Locklear, 42 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
A Celebration of Jessica’s Life will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 20, 2025 at Grays Creek Church of God, officiating will be Pastor Frankie Rogers. Burial will follow at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Newton Wardlaw Scott, III
Sep 12, 2025
Haw River
Mr. Newton Wardlaw Scott, III, 80 of Haw River went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025 at his home.
A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston Salem, NC with Rev. Andy Wood, officiating.
The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:00 PM...
Christopher Paul Edwards
Sep 12, 2025
Autryville
Mr. Christopher Paul Edwards, 41 of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025.
A funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Clinton Community Church in Clinton with Reverend Mark Fields officiating. The burial will follow at Clinton Cemetery.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:30 PM...
Connie Arlene Couri
Sep 10, 2025
On September 10, 2025, the world lost a bright light when Connie Arlene Couri of Autryville, NC passed away at the age of 57. We celebrate the joy, love and laughter Connie shared with all who knew and loved her.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM Monday at the funeral home prior to the service.
Funeral service...
Faye Lewis Anderson
Sep 10, 2025
Mrs. Faye Lewis Anderson, 82 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Praise Fellowship Church of God in Fayetteville, officiating will be Pastor Kevin Edwards. Burial will follow at Hope Mills Cemetery...
Linda Margaret (Smith) Jackson
Sep 10, 2025
Autryville
Mrs. Linda Margaret (Smith) Jackson, 76 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Duke Medical Center surrounded by family.
A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Billy Bass officiating. A private entombment will be...
Ricky Clay "Smoke" Faircloth
Sep 10, 2025
Clinton
Mr. Ricky Clay “Smoke” Faircloth, 65 of Clinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Wake Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Salemburg Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Donald Keith Carter officiating.
Smoke was a native of Sampson County, the...
Mollie Frances (Autry) Sessoms
Sep 10, 2025
Autryville
Mrs. Mollie Frances (Autry) Sessoms, 79 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Bishop Bryan Strickland officiating. The burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church of...
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