Obituaries

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. The burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church of God of Prophecy Church Cemetery.

The family...

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...

Millard Theodore Owen, III

Millard Theodore Owen, III

Nov 14, 2025

Clinton

Mr. Millard Theodore Owen, III, 75, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 14, 2025 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, November 17, 2025 at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Kelvin Blackman officiating. The burial will follow at Zoar Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church...

Charles Edward Starling

Charles Edward Starling

Nov 10, 2025

Salemburg

Mr. Charles Edward Starling, 93, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 10, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, November 14, 2025 at Freedom Baptist Church with Reverend Adam Capps officiating. The burial will follow at Freedom Baptist Church Cemetery with Military Honors.

The family...

Jeffrey Alan McGaw

Jeffrey Alan McGaw

Nov 9, 2025

Jeffrey Alan McGaw, 37 passed away on Sunday, November 9, 2025 at his home.

There will be no services per Jeffrey’s request.

Jeffrey was a United States Army Veteran, and a computer technician with Fayetteville Technical Community College. He loved his mother and would do anything he could to help her.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his mother, Robbie Autry.

Services entrusted to...

Dallie Eric Sandy

Dallie Eric Sandy

Nov 7, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Dallie Eric Sandy, 63, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on November 7, 2025 at his home.

No services will be held.

Mr. Sandy was a native of Sampson County, the son of Franklin Lloyd Sandy and Carrie Frances Sessoms Sandy. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his wife, Linda Sue Sandy.

He is survived by a...

Judy Faye Beasley

Judy Faye Beasley

Nov 6, 2025



Judy Cain Beasley, 83 of Fayetteville, NC passed away peacefully at home on Thursday, November 6, 2025. 

A Memorial Service will be held at 2pm, Tuesday, November 11, 2025, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Lisa Craver.  The family will receive friends from 1:00 pm to 1:50 pm Tuesday at the Funeral Home prior to the...

Julius David Holland, Jr.

Julius David Holland, Jr.

Nov 3, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Julius David Holland, Jr., 83 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, November 3, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A visitation will begin at 11:30 AM on Saturday, November 8, 2025 at Beulah Methodist Church in Roseboro. A memorial service will follow the visitation with Reverend Nancy Storm officiating.

David was a native...

Owen Gerard Williams

Owen Gerard Williams

Nov 1, 2025

Dunn

Mr. Owen Gerard Williams, 50, of Dunn, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at UNC Health Johnston in Smithfield.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, November 5, 2025 at Piney Green Baptist Church Cemetery with Reverend Donald Keith Carter and Reverend Greg Smith officiating.

The family will receive friends from 6:00 –...

Ellis Van Tew

Ellis Van Tew

Oct 31, 2025

Salemburg

Mr. Ellis Van Tew, 88, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, October 31, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM on Tuesday, November 4, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church Gazebo with Reverend Shawn Berryhill and Reverend Allen West officiating.

The family will receive friends Tuesday, November 4,...

Bobby R. Faircloth

Bobby R. Faircloth

Oct 28, 2025

Southport, NC

Mr. Bobby R. Faircloth of Southport, NC, formally of Salemburg, went to his eternal home Tuesday, October 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 1, 2025 at Salemburg Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

Family and friends are welcome to come to...