Obituaries

Nov 25, 2016

Roseboro

Mrs. Alice "Coop" Willis Barts, 73 of 2633 Old Mintz Hwy, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

She was born in Sampson County to the late Aaron Willis and Juanita Cooper Willis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of almost 50...

Nov 24, 2016

Clinton Mrs. Annie Laura Owens Riner, 91 of 5450 Garland Highway, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Andy Wood and Neill Westerbeek officiating. Mrs. Riner was born in Scotland County on March 8, 1925 to the...

Nov 21, 2016

Fayetteville

Harold Lee Melvin, Sr., 82 of 7171 Cedar Creek Road passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Cumberland County to the late Harvey Melvin and Pauline Melvin. He was also a United States Air Force Veteran.

A memorial service with military honors will...

Nov 20, 2016

Fayetteville

Howard Wayne Skipper, 64 of Fayetteville.

The sun rose on April 25, 1952 and the sunset on November 20, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Cumberland Union Baptist Church, 6957 Tabor Church Road, officiating will be Rev. John Blackman, Jr. Interment will follow in the...

Nov 19, 2016

Raleigh

Mrs. Edna Earl Lamm Tew, 79 of Raleigh, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Wake Assisted Living in Raleigh.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. Paul Honeycutt. Interment will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Salemburg.

Nov 18, 2016

Stedman

Lavone Johnson, 72 passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Harnett County to the late James Felton Stewart and Thelma Messer Stewart. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mark Stewart; her grandson, Mark Stewart, Jr.; sister, Flonnie Page; and brothers, Ozzie and...

Nov 18, 2016

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. Rayford Duncan Hardison, 80 of 1474 Leroy Autry Road, Autryville, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

He was born March 8, 1936 in Johnston County and is preceded in death by his parents, Jermon “J.B.” and Sarah Lee Hardison; his wife of 62 years, Mary Horne Hardison; daughter,...

Nov 15, 2016

ELIZABETHTOWN

Mr. Phillip M. "P.M." Gooden, 78 of 278 Willard Tatum Road, Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center.

He was born on July 12, 1938 in Bladen County and is preceded in death by his parents, Linzie and Ella Mae Miller Gooden; and daughter, Donna Gooden. He worked with Ford...

Nov 15, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE

Mrs. Margie Horne Ivey, 76 of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Carolina Rehab in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. John Peverett. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends...

Nov 14, 2016

Stedman

John "Pat" Patrick McCall, 76 passed away Monday, November 14, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Michael Elliott and Rev. Gerald Williams. Interment will follow at McCall Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to...

Nov 11, 2016

Stedman

Carlton Anthony Beaty, Jr., 68 passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Stedman Baptist Church, officiating will be Dr. Phil Spears.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 2:50pm Sunday at...

Nov 7, 2016

Wilmington

Mr. Oliver Lee Beatty, 75 passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2016.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, November 11, 2016 at Roseboro Cemetery, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood.

He was born in Sampson County to the late, Boyce Lee Beatty and Irene Ezelle Beatty. He was also the owner...

Nov 3, 2016

David Robert Kimbel, 68 passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.A memorial service will be held at 11:00am Tuesday, November 8, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman with Rev. Steve Lloyd officiating.David Robert Kimbel was born October 16, 1948 to Kenneth and Margaret Kimbel in Montgomery County Pennsylvania, where he spent his...

Nov 3, 2016

Stedman

Jewel F. Stanley, 80 passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016 at SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, November 7, 2016 at Autryville Baptist Church, 425 East Williams St., Autryville, officiating will be Pastor Casey Welker. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.

The...

Nov 3, 2016

Autryville

Robert Lane Bullard, 59 passed away Thursday, November 3, 2016.

The family will receive friends from 5:00pm-7:00pm Sunday, November 6, 2016 at the funeral home.

He is preceded in death by his father, James Lee Bullard; brother, Mark Steven Bullard; and sister, Deborah Faircloth.

He is survived by his wife,...

Oct 31, 2016

Myrtle Beach, S.C.

One of God's most devoted and faithful servants, Rebecca Bowers Rivers, went to be with the Lord October 31, 2016, after a courageous journey with cancer. Rebecca was born November 9, to Essie and Jack Faircloth in Salemburg, N.C. Rebecca was a loving and caring wife to her husband, John Rivers, for 11 years....

Oct 27, 2016

Hope Mills

Mr. L. Charles Rice, Sr., 88 passed away Thursday, October 27, 2016 at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Monday, October 31, 2016 at Faith Baptist Church 15976 NC Hwy 53 W., White Oak, officiating will be Dr. Mack Roberts, Rev. Bobby Winebarger and Rev. Larry West. Burial...

Oct 23, 2016

Maryville, TN

Mr. Preston Louis Brisson, 91 passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at the North Carolina State Veterans Nursing Home in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, October 26, 2016 at Mt. Carmel Church of God of Prophecy, 1655 Mount Carmel Church Rd., Autryville, officiating will be Bishop Warren H. Barfield,...

Oct 23, 2016

SALEMBURG

Mr. William Earl Hairr, 81 of Salemburg, passed away Sunday, October 23, 2016 at Autumn Wind Assisted Living.

He was born on August 4, 1935 in Sampson County and is preceded in death by his parents, William and Della Jane Holland Hairr; and his wife, Madeline McLamb Hairr. He worked as a builder in...

Oct 22, 2016

ROSEBORO

Mr. Dennis Westbrook, 59 of Roseboro, passed away Saturday, October 22, 2016 at his home.

He was born on July 11, 1957 in Cumberland County and is preceded in death by his parents, Joseph and Norva Christine Lee Westbrook; and brothers, Joseph Ray Westbrook, Charles Westbrook. He worked with DuBose Strapping of Clinton.