Obituaries

Ruby Janice Cain

Ruby Janice Cain

Aug 1, 2025

Ms. Ruby Janice (Bullard) Cain, 93 passed away on Friday, August 1, 2025 at The Gardens of Roseboro.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Stedman Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. James Atkinson. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 1:00 PM Tuesday at...

Sandra Wilson Keene

Sandra Wilson Keene

Jul 31, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Sandra Wilson Keene, 75 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, July 31, 2025 at Valley Hospice House surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, August 4, 2025 at Peters Creek Baptist Church with Dr. David Bays and Reverend Scotty Betts officiating. The burial will follow at...

George Carlton Strickland

George Carlton Strickland

Jul 30, 2025

Autryville

Mr. George Carlton Strickland, 82, of Autryville, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Tuesday, August 5, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Grandview Memorial Park in Clinton.

The family will...

Floyd Pearson Hall

Floyd Pearson Hall

Jul 27, 2025

Autryville

Mr. Floyd Pearson Hall, 88 passed away on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at The Gardens of Roseboro.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 30, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Donald Keith Carter and Pastor Jay Faircloth. Burial will follow at T.J. Hall Cemetery in Autryville.

The family will receive friends...

Florence Yvonne Dowd

Florence Yvonne Dowd

Jul 26, 2025

Florence Yvonne Hubbard Dowd, 88, of Stedman, NC, passed peacefully at home on July 26, 2025.

Born March 9, 1937 to Willie and Carrie Hubbard, she grew up in a big, hardworking family with ten siblings. She learned the value of hard work early and carried it with her throughout her life.  As a young woman, she met William Ambrose Dowd...

Grace Johnson Tew

Grace Johnson Tew

Jul 26, 2025

Stedman

Mrs. Grace Johnson Tew, 83, passed away peacefully at home in the community of Stedman, NC, where she had deep roots, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County to Landon Edgar Johnson and Carolyn Holmes Johnson, Grace spent her entire life in Stedman, where she took special delight in the beauty of nature—wandering gardens, parks,...

William "Dick" Paul Kellum

William "Dick" Paul Kellum

Jul 25, 2025

Stedman

William “Dick” Paul Kellum, 82 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Tommy Knight. Burial will follow at Sandy Horne Cemetery in Autryville.

The family will receive friends from...

Barbara Ann Verrier

Barbara Ann Verrier

Jul 25, 2025

Autryville

In Loving Memory of Barbara Verrier

Barbara Ann (Hall) Verrier, 78 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 28, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Jay Faircloth and Rev. Dennis Guy. Burial will follow at Halls Methodist Church...

Patricia Elaine Johnson

Patricia Elaine Johnson

Jul 24, 2025

Autryville

Ms. Patricia Elaine Edwards Johnson, 81 of Autryville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Hall’s Methodist Church with Rev. Jennifer Wise and Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive...

Ingram James "Jimmy" Vinson

Ingram James "Jimmy" Vinson

Jul 23, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Ingram James “Jimmy” Vinson, 59 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home.

No services will be held.

Jimmy was a native of Cumberland County, the son of Donnie Hartswell “D.H.” and Christine Smith Vinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Donna Vinson Atkins.

He is leaves...

Mary Butler Johnson

Mary Butler Johnson

Jul 22, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Mary B. Johnson of 2120 Carry Bridge Road, Autryville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Southwood Nursing Home in Clinton.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Johnson-Brock Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

The family will receive friends 2:00 to 2:45 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at...

Billy Roland Sessoms

Billy Roland Sessoms

Jul 21, 2025

Stedman

Mr. Billy Roland Sessoms, 83 passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Bethesda Healthcare Facility in Eastover.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Bishop Bryan Strickland. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM...

Benjamin Franklin "Goodie" Spell

Benjamin Franklin "Goodie" Spell

Jul 18, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Goodie” Spell, 88 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 21, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Berryhill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Michael "Mike" Durand Outlaw

Michael "Mike" Durand Outlaw

Jul 18, 2025

Eastover

Michael “Mike” Durand Outlaw, 86 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Salem Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Gil Wise.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Tuesday at the church prior...

Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth

Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth

Jul 13, 2025

Fayetteville

Mrs. Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth, 74, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Lebanon Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Knight and Reverend Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at Judson Baptist Church Cemetery...

Lieutenant Timothy "Tim" Dale Loughman

Lieutenant Timothy "Tim" Dale Loughman

Jul 4, 2025

Lieutenant Timothy “Tim” Dale Loughman, 61 passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Valley Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on November 10, 1963, in Havre, Montana, to missionary parents whose deep faith shaped the foundation of his life. He grew up alongside his beloved siblings, Mark and Faith, in a home rooted in service, compassion, and...

Henry George Koehler III

Henry George Koehler III

Jun 28, 2025

 Cedar Creek

Mr. Henry George Koehler, III, of Cedar Creek, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

George was a native of New York. He was...

Carolyn Lee Steedly

Carolyn Lee Steedly

Jun 26, 2025

Fayetteville

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Steedly, 87 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Second Baptist Church (522 Person St., Fayetteville, NC 28301).

Carolyn was born in Sampson County to the late Robert E. Lee and Betty Daughtry Lee....

Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams

Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams

Jun 25, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams, 81 of Roseboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Southwood Nursing Center surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

Mrs. Williams was a native of Sampson County. She...

Roy Franklin "Frankie" Bullard

Roy Franklin "Frankie" Bullard

Jun 21, 2025

Salemburg

Mr. Roy Franklin “Frankie” Bullard, 57, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Davis, Pastor Keith Dowd, and Pastor Tommy Honeycutt officiating. The burial will follow at...