Obituaries
David Wayne Spell
Jan 15, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. David Wayne Spell, 72 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 15, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Beulah Methodist Church with Reverend Andy Wood officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Shirley Jean (Tatum) Chason
Jan 14, 2026
White Oak
Mrs. Shirley Jean (Tatum) Chason, 91 of White Oak, NC went to her heavenly home on January 14, 2026. She was born on August 24, 1934, the daughter of the late Homer L. Tatum and Aleen Woodburn Tatum.
Shirley was also preceded in death by her husband, Howard Milton Chason; son, Hal Chason; sisters, Lib Sessoms (Roscoe) and Margie Evans;...
Kenneth Allen Hughes
Jan 12, 2026
Kenneth Allen Hughes, age 70, of Fayetteville, North Carolina, went to his heavenly home on Monday, January 12, 2026, after his battle with cancer.
Ken was born on October 17, 1955, in Newport, Virginia. He grew up in South Creek, NC and later served in the Army as part of the 18th Airborne Signal Corps stationed at Ft. Bragg, NC. Following...
Roy Vance Williams
Jan 12, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. Roy Vance Williams, 88, of Roseboro, went home to be with the Lord and Savior Monday, January 12, 2026 at Wake Med Hospital in Raleigh. He is preceded in death by his wife, Wanda Faye (Tensie) McLamb Williams; his parents Loster and Mazzie Janie McPhail Williams; his brother James Rufus “Rup” Williams; four sisters, Dixie Williams, Evon Linkous, Gertrude...
Billie "Joe" Marie (Harris) Vesely
Jan 10, 2026
Roseboro
Billie “Joe” Marie Vesely
Joe was born on January 14, 1969 in Mt. Holly, New Jersey. She passed away on January 10, 2026.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 to 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 25, 2026 at Butler Funeral in Roseboro. The burial will follow at Sandy Horne Cemetery in Autryville with Military Honors.
She worked as an MP in the...
Bettie Ruth Page
Jan 8, 2026
Roseboro
God finally called home Bettie Ruth (Johnson) Page, 92, on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at her home in Roseboro surrounded by family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, January 17, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home with the Reverend Dennis Bryson and Marcus Page officiating. The burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens.
She was born in Sampson...
Bertie Mae (Autry) Daniels
Jan 8, 2026
Autryville
Mrs. Bertie Mae (Autry) Daniels, 97 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 8, 2026 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 11, 2026 at Mt. Carmel Church of God of Prophecy with the Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating. The...
Jodie Dean (Miller) Boggs
Jan 6, 2026
Stedman
Jodie Dean (Miller) Boggs, 92 went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 5, 2026 at Bethesda Health Care Facility.
Funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM Friday, January 16, 2026 at Freedom Baptist Church (2115 Middle Road, Eastover), officiating will be Pastor Paul Worley.
The family will receive friends from 4:00 PM to 4:30 PM Friday at the church...
Rosa Vessia Suggs
Jan 3, 2026
Fayetteville
Mrs. Rosa Suggs, 81 passed away on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at her home.
A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, January 10, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Marty Sellers.
The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:50 PM Saturday at the funeral home prior to the service.
She is preceded...
Shirley Lee (Tanner) Childress
Jan 2, 2026
Clinton
Shirley Tanner Childress went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh, NC, surrounded by her family.
Shirley worked as an LPN at Sampson Regional Hospital before going to Mary Gran where she was employed for nineteen years.
She was a native of Sampson County, NC, the daughter of the late James and Lillian Tanner....
Ricky Walton Sessoms
Jan 2, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. Ricky Walton Sessoms, 63, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Monday, January 5, 2026 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery in Roseboro, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:45 PM Monday...
Celia Beth (Roberts) McLamb
Jan 1, 2026
Clinton
Mrs. Celia Beth (Roberts) McLamb, 67 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 1, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.
A private graveside service will be held.
Mrs. McLamb was a native of Duplin County, the daughter of Boyden Pierce and Florida Marie Williams Roberts. She was preceded in death by her parents.
She leaves to...
Patricia Ann (Schiebe) Ringlund
Dec 31, 2025
Roseboro
Ms. Patricia Ann (Schiebe) Ringlund, 60, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, January 6, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend John Hobbs officiating. The burial will follow at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family...
Edna Ray (Capps) McPhail
Dec 31, 2025
Salemburg
Mrs. Edna Ray Capps McPhail, 90, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Harnett Woods Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Dunn.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Adam Capps officiating. The burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church...
Helen Elizabeth (Lee) Smith
Dec 31, 2025
Greensboro
Mrs. Helen Elizabeth (Lee) Smith, 95, of Greensboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 31, 2025 at Whitestone in Greensboro.
A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, January 2, 2026 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg with Reverend Hampton Faircloth officiating.
Mrs. Smith was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of Cleamon Lee and...
Elwood Merritt, Sr.
Dec 30, 2025
Roseboro
Mr. Elwood Merritt, Sr., 91, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Wilmington.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, January 3, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Andy Wood officiating.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 – 10:50 AM on...
Floyd Ronnie Edwards, Jr.
Dec 30, 2025
Floyd Ronnie Edwards, Jr., 60 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 30, 2025 at Novant Health New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.
A memorial service and additional obituary information will be announced at a later date.
He is preceded in death by his parents, Floyd Ronnie Edwards, Sr. and Mary Hall Edwards.
He leaves to cherish his memory, his...
Curtis Wesley Tyndall, Sr.
Dec 29, 2025
Roseboro
Mr. Curtis Wesley Tyndall, Sr., 87, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 29, 2025 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Center in Wilmington.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 4, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Andy Wood officiating. The burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in...
James Cyle Beatty
Dec 27, 2025
Roseboro
James "Cyle" Beatty, 38, of Roseboro passed away Dec. 27, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He is now at peace after years of health struggles.
Before Cyle's health decline, he worked for Highland Paving for years. After that, he owned a construction business. Cyle was very talented and could build anything. Throughout his struggles over the years, Cyle still...
Ret. MSGT Ronald Roby House
Dec 23, 2025
Ret. MSGT Ronald Roby House, 84 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
A Celebration of his life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 28, 2025 at Clinton Spirit of Life Church, officiating will be Pastor Darian Parker.
The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Sunday...
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