Obituaries

Mrs.  Ruby Sessoms Dubuisson, 82

Mrs. Ruby Sessoms Dubuisson, 82

Oct 21, 2014

CLINTON Mrs. Ruby Sessoms DuBuisson, 82 of 85 Deems Drive, Clinton passed away on Tuesday, October 21, 2014 at her home. The funeral service will be held at 4:30 PM on Friday, October 24 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Rev. Brian Woodall and Byran Hatcher officiating. Burial will follow in the Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Ruby...

Mr.  Gary Wayne Melvin, 56

Mr. Gary Wayne Melvin, 56

Oct 18, 2014

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Gary Wayne Melvin, 56 of Autryville, passed away peacefully on October 18, 2014 at the VA Medical Center in Fayetteville, after a short battle with cancer. A memorial service will be held at a later date. Mr. Melvin was born on January 22, 1958 in Roseboro to the late A.F. "Bud" and Betty Williams Melvin. Gary was an...

Mrs.  Melba Faircloth Hall, 85

Mrs. Melba Faircloth Hall, 85

Oct 17, 2014

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Melba Faircloth Hall, 85 of 3660 Minnie Hall Road, Autryville, died on Friday, October 17, 2014 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, October 20, 2014 at Halls United Methodist Church with Rev. Justin Wells, Rev. Carrie W. Parrish and Mrs. Beatrice Jackson officiating. Burial will...

Mrs.  Nellie Cain Norris, 56

Mrs. Nellie Cain Norris, 56

Oct 14, 2014

EASTOVER Mrs. Nellie Cain Norris, 56 of Eastover passed away on Tuesday, October 14, 2014 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, October 17 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Pastor Robert Guynn officiating. Burial will follow in the Salem United Methodist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Norris was a native...

Mr.  Thomas Ivey Williams,, 68  Jr.

Mr. Thomas Ivey Williams,, 68 Jr.

Oct 13, 2014

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Thomas Ivey Williams, Jr., 68 of Autryville passed away on Monday, October 13, 2014 at his home. The family will receive friends from 7-9 PM Wednesday evening at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. Mr. Williams was a native of Sampson County, the son of the late Thomas Ivey Williams, Sr. and the late Ruby Willis West. He was...

Mr.  Mossette Nelson Mclamb, 85

Mr. Mossette Nelson Mclamb, 85

Oct 8, 2014

ROSEBORO Mr. Mossette Nelson McLamb, 85 of 958 Reeda Branch Road, Roseboro, died on Wednesday, October 8, 2014 at the Magnolia Assisted Living in Clinton. The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, October 10, 2014 at Hollands Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Billy Hall, Rev. Bryan Strickland and Rev. Eddie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at...

Mrs.  Lala Vae "Dae" Butler, 83

Mrs. Lala Vae "Dae" Butler, 83

Oct 4, 2014

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Lala Vae "Dae" Butler, 83 of 3970 Autry Highway, Autryville, died on Saturday, October 4, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Tuesday, October 7, 2014 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Butler was born...

Rev. Arthur Clyde Shelton, 87

Rev. Arthur Clyde Shelton, 87

Oct 1, 2014

CLINTON Rev. Arthur Clyde Shelton, 87 of Clinton, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, October 1, 2014 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 P.M. on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Billy Hall and Rev. W.O. Reiber officiating. A private...

Mrs.  Mary Louise Strickland, 82

Mrs. Mary Louise Strickland, 82

Sep 30, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Mary Louise Smiley Strickland, 82, of Fayetteville passed away at her residence Tuesday, September 30, 2014. She was born in Warren County January 4, 1932 to the late George Washington Smiley and Guel Pilot Smiley. She was predeceased by her husband, Joel Strickland; three sisters, Ida, Tink and Shirley; one brother, George W. Smiley, Jr. She worked as...

Ms.  Betty Watson Puleo, 68

Ms. Betty Watson Puleo, 68

Sep 29, 2014

HOPE MILLS Ms. Betty Watson Puleo, 68 of Hope Mills, died on Monday, September 29, 2014 at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, October 2, 2014 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. John Hobbs officiating. Burial will follow at Windsor United Methodist Church Cemetery in Elizabethtown. Ms. Puleo was...

Ms.  Shirley Faye Broyles, 80

Ms. Shirley Faye Broyles, 80

Sep 24, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE Ms. Shirley Faye Broyles, 80 of 4600 Cumberland Road, Fayetteville, died on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland. The funeral will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, October 3, 2014 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Ms. Broyles was born on July 2, 1934 in...

Mrs.  Betty Jane Mclaurin Starling, 68

Mrs. Betty Jane Mclaurin Starling, 68

Sep 24, 2014

WADE Mrs. Betty Jane McLaurin Starling, 68 of 4362 South River School Road, Wade passed away on Wednesday, September 24, 2014 at her home. The funeral service will be held at 7:00 PM Friday, Sept. 26 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with the Rev. Joe Ammons officiating. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, Sept....

Ms.  Sandra Kay Hobbs, 69

Ms. Sandra Kay Hobbs, 69

Sep 21, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE Ms. Sandra Kay Hobbs, 69 of 1724 Community Drive, Fayetteville, died on Sunday, September 21, 2014 at Woodlands Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville. She was born in Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Henry Ottis Smith and Effie Smith. In addition to her parents she was predeceased by a sister, Joyce Evans of Fayetteville. She was owner...

Mr.  Kevin Delon Helms, 54

Mr. Kevin Delon Helms, 54

Sep 19, 2014

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Kevin Delon Helms, 54 of 1950 Ava Road, Autryville, died on Friday, September 19, 2014 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, September 23, 2014 at Roseboro Cemetery. Mr. Helms was born on June 8, 1960 and was a native of Cumberland County. He is preceded in death by one sister,...

Mr.  David Henry Gist, 69

Mr. David Henry Gist, 69

Sep 19, 2014

WADE Mr. David Henry Gist, 69 of 8100 Dunn Road passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at the Golden Years Nursing Home. A visitation for family and friends will be held on Tuesday, Sept. 23 from 6-8 PM at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. Mr. Gist is survived by three sisters, Shirley Montes, Betty Jean Osborne and Bonnie Gist...

Mr.  Gerald Lee Davis,, 44  Sr.

Mr. Gerald Lee Davis,, 44 Sr.

Sep 18, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Gerald Lee Davis, Sr. 44 of Fayetteville passed away on Thursday, September 18, 2014 at Wake Medical Center. A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Saturday, Sept. 20 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. Mr. Davis is survived by his mother, Ruth Furmage Chilcote of Autryville; his father, Larry Davis, Sr. of Fayetteville; son, Gerald...

Mr.  David Mitchell Hall,, 68  Sr.

Mr. David Mitchell Hall,, 68 Sr.

Sep 16, 2014

ROSEBORO Mr. David Mitchell Hall, Sr., 68 of 3385 Autryville Road, Roseboro, died on Tuesday, September 16, 2014 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, September 19, 2014 at Halls United Methodist Church with Rev. Justin Wells, Rev. Carrie Parrish and Mrs. Beatrice Jackson officiating. Burial will follow at the Sandy...

Mr.  James Arthur Harter, 69

Mr. James Arthur Harter, 69

Sep 15, 2014

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. James Arthur Harter 69 of Fayetteville passed away on Monday, September 15 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The family will receive friends on Saturday, September 20 from 1-4 PM at 3232 Princess Ann Drive, Fayetteville. Mr. Harter is survived by a daughter, Elizabeth Skipper; two sons, John Harter and James Harter; and five grandchildren. Services entrusted...

Mrs.  Marie  Gregory Brown

Mrs. Marie Gregory Brown

Sep 13, 2014

Mrs. Marie Gregory Brown, 71 of Autryville, passed away September 12, 2014 at her home. She was a loving mother, grandmother, great grandmother, sister, sister-in-law, aunt and friend, she will be deeply missed by all who knew her. She is preceded in death by her parents, Alexander Gregory and Ruby Pollard Williams; husband, Jimmy V. Brown; sister, Shirley Cannady. Memorial...

Mr.  Ralph Martin Sessoms, 86

Mr. Ralph Martin Sessoms, 86

Sep 12, 2014

ROSEBORO Mr. Ralph Martin Sessoms, 86 of 320 Maple Street, Roseboro passed away on Friday, September 12, 2014 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Hampton Faircloth, Rev. Jim Woodruff and Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Mill Creek...