Obituaries

Carolyn Marie Edge

Carolyn Marie Edge

Dec 20, 2025

White Oak

Mrs. Carolyn Marie (James) Edge, 75, of White Oak, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, December 20, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Faith Baptist Church in White Oak with Reverend Bruce Suggs officiating. The burial will follow at Faith Baptist...

Mary Judie (VonCannon) Welch

Mary Judie (VonCannon) Welch

Dec 17, 2025

Roseboro,

Mrs. Mary Judie (VonCannon) Welch, 74, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 17, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service for Judie and a memorial service for her son “Bo” will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Michael Lambert officiating....

Gary Wayne Childress

Gary Wayne Childress

Dec 16, 2025

Garland

Mr. Gary Wayne Childress, 64 of Garland went home to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Cape Fear Medical Center in Fayetteville.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, December 20, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. The family will receive friends at the home of Joshua and Stephanie Childress, 965 Old US...

Lawrence Reece Bullock

Lawrence Reece Bullock

Dec 16, 2025

Parkton

Mr. Lawrence Reece Bullock, 86, of Parkton, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 16, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at 12:00 PM on Tuesday, December 23, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Reverend Michael Bartlett officiating.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM – 11:50 AM on Tuesday,...

Mable Gray (Autry) Hairr

Mable Gray (Autry) Hairr

Dec 15, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Mable Gray (Autry) Hairr, 86 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, December 15, 2025 at Pine Crest Gardens in Lillington surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, December 19, 2025 at Johnson Cemetery with Reverend Michael Owens and Reverend Larry Autry.

Mrs. Hairr was a native of...

Gatlan Kage Thompson

Gatlan Kage Thompson

Dec 14, 2025

Gatlan Kage Thompson, 21 passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

A Celebration of Gatlan’s Life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Fayetteville Community Church, officiating will be Pastor Wesley Pritchard and Pastor Fon Dockery.

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

Gatlan is preceded in...

Gatlan Kage Thompson

Gatlan Kage Thompson

Dec 14, 2025

Gatlan Kage Thompson, 21 passed away on Sunday, December 14, 2025.

A Celebration of Gatlan’s Life will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 21, 2025 at Fayetteville Community Church, officiating will be Pastor Wesley Pritchard and Pastor Fon Dockery.

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

Gatlan is preceded in...

Charles Payten Matthews

Charles Payten Matthews

Dec 14, 2025

Richlands

Mr. Charles Payten Matthews, 47 of Richlands, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at ECU Health Duplin Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, December 27, 2025 at Roseboro First Baptist Church with Reverend Hampton Faircloth and Reverend Steven Burnham officiating.

Mr. Matthews was a native of Mecklenburg County, the...

Betty Sue (Haithcock) Faircloth

Betty Sue (Haithcock) Faircloth

Dec 11, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Betty Sue (Haithcock) Faircloth, 71 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend David Hughes officiating. The burial will follow...

Paulette (Williams) Autry

Paulette (Williams) Autry

Dec 6, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Sarah Paulette (Williams) Autry, 83 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Southwood Nursing Center in Clinton.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Thursday, December 11, 2025 at Long Branch Baptist Church with Reverend Jay Faircloth and Reverend Larry McCarty officiating. The burial will follow at Mt....

Winifred Ione Newton Rush

Winifred Ione Newton Rush

Dec 3, 2025

Mrs. Winifred Ione Newton Rush, 82, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Cokesbury Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Rufus Autry.

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

Lillie Ruth (Parker) Jackson

Lillie Ruth (Parker) Jackson

Dec 3, 2025

Clinton

Mrs. Lillie Ruth (Parker) Jackson, 84, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 3, 2025 at The Gardens of Roseboro.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Billy Bass officiating. The burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg.

The family will...

Barbara Ann (Smith) Bihlear

Barbara Ann (Smith) Bihlear

Dec 2, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Barbara Ann (Smith) Bihlear, 74, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, December 7, 2025 at Roseboro Cemetery with Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

Mrs. Bihlear was born in Trenton, New Jersey, the daughter of George Vincent Smith and Mildred...

Malenna May (Donley) Orndorf

Malenna May (Donley) Orndorf

Dec 2, 2025

Fayetteville

Mrs. Malenna May (Donley) Orndorf, 74, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, December 8, 2025 at Cumberland Union Baptist Church with Reverend Larry Wilkes officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM - 1:50 PM...

Sheila Underwood Collins

Sheila Underwood Collins

Nov 30, 2025

Mrs. Sheila Underwood Collins, 72 passed away on Sunday, November 30, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Funeral service will be held 2:00 PM Saturday, December 6, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM Saturday at...

David Allen Brock

David Allen Brock

Nov 24, 2025

Mr. David Allen Brock, 61 went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 24, 2025 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Friday, December 5, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Ronnie Johnson and Pastor Timmy Davis.

The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to...

Tilton Pope

Tilton Pope

Nov 20, 2025

Roseboro

Thomas Tilton Pope, age 47, passed away after a lengthy battle with ALS on Thursday, November 20, 2025, at his home, in Roseboro. Born on February 16, 1978, in Clinton, NC.

He is survived by his parents, Thomas and Carolyn Pope of Roseboro, two sons, Adam T. and Ayden X. Pope both of Garland, NC, one brother, Victor Pope (Tammy) of...

Pattie Ruth Tatum Pugh

Pattie Ruth Tatum Pugh

Nov 19, 2025

Mrs. Pattie Ruth Tatum Pugh, 95 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 19, 2025 at her home.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, November 22, 2025 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Jerry Hood.   Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 10:50 AM Saturday...

Della Ann Holland

Della Ann Holland

Nov 18, 2025

Clinton

Della Ann (Andrews) Holland, 79, passed away peacefully at her home in Clinton on Tuesday, November 18, 2025.

A lifelong resident of Sampson County, Della was born on January 8, 1946, to the late Charles Lee Sr. and Delphia Andrews. She was the beloved wife of the late Cary James Holland of Roseboro.

Della will be remembered for her unwavering commitment to...

Rev. David Morris Cashwell

Rev. David Morris Cashwell

Nov 15, 2025

Stedman

Rev. David Morris Cashwell, 73, of Stedman, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 15, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, November 18, 2025 at Concord Baptist Church in Autryville with Reverend Charles Holland officiating. Burial will follow at Concord Baptist Church Cemetery.

The family will receive friends...