Obituaries

Mr.  Robert Edward Brisson, 92

Mr. Robert Edward Brisson, 92

Aug 24, 2012

STEDMAN Mr. Robert Edward Brisson, 92, of 393 Wade Stedman Rd. passed away Friday, August 24, 2012 at his residence. Mr. Brisson was born February 3, 1920 in Hoke County to the late Walter P. Brisson and Melvina Overton Brisson. In addition to his parents, he was also preceded in death by his wife, Madge Equa Brisson. He was a...

Mr.  Ronnie Earl Knowles,, 54  Sr.

Mr. Ronnie Earl Knowles,, 54 Sr.

Aug 24, 2012

SALEMBURG Mr. Ronnie Earl Knowles, Sr., 54 of 655 Elbow Road, Salemburg, died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at MCV Medical Center in Richmond, Virginia. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, August 30, 2012 at Maxwell Cemetery in Autryville with Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Mr. Knowles was born on August 2, 1958 in Sampson County...

Mrs.  Maude Jernigan Tew, 89

Mrs. Maude Jernigan Tew, 89

Aug 24, 2012

STEDMAN Mrs. Maude Jernigan Tew, 89 of 5172 Jefferson Street, Stedman, died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, August 28, 2012 at Stedman Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Spears officiating. Burial will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Salemburg. Mrs....

Mrs.  Vila Mae Page Autry, 92

Mrs. Vila Mae Page Autry, 92

Aug 24, 2012

STEDMAN Mrs. Vila Mae Page Autry, 92 of 1339 Magnolia Church Road, Stedman, died on Friday, August 24, 2012 at Bethesda Health Care Facility in Fayetteville. The funeral will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 26, 2012 at Clement Baptist Church with Dr. James E. Dees, Jr. and Rev. W.O. Reiber officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Ms.  Letha Velma New, 92

Ms. Letha Velma New, 92

Aug 22, 2012

ROSEBORO Mrs. Letha Velma New, 92 of 1551 Autry Highway, Roseboro, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Southwood Nursing and Retirement Center in Clinton. There will be a graveside service August 25, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at New Cemetery in Autryville with Bishop Warren H. Barfield, Sr., officiating. Ms. New was born on March 13, 1920 to the late...

Mrs.  Elizabeth Williams "Tootsie" Briza, 80

Mrs. Elizabeth Williams "Tootsie" Briza, 80

Aug 22, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Elizabeth Williams "Tootsie" Briza, 80 of 229 N. Cooper Street, Autryville, died on Wednesday, August 22, 2012 at Southwood Nursing and Retirement Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 25, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial will follow at the Autryville Cemetery. Mrs. Briza was born on May...

Mr.  Thomas Nathan Willis, 59

Mr. Thomas Nathan Willis, 59

Aug 15, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Thomas Nathan Willis, 59, of 654 Tom Butler Lane, Autryville, died August 15, 2012. Funeral services will held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial will follow in the Willis Family Cemetery in Autryville. Mr. Willis was born on January 13, 1953 in Sampson County to Nathan and Jean Willis....

Mr.  Jimmy  Pierro, 58

Mr. Jimmy Pierro, 58

Aug 13, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Jimmy Pierro, 58, of 1908 John Hall Road, Fayetteville, died August 13, 2012 in Alabaster, Alabama. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Saturday, August 18, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow in the Fisher Cemetery in Stedman. Mr. Pierro was born on July 14, 1954...

Mrs.  Mary Emma Naylor Williams, 72

Mrs. Mary Emma Naylor Williams, 72

Aug 12, 2012

ROSEBORO Mrs. Mary Emma Naylor Williams, 72 of 6652 Dunn Road, Roseboro, died on Sunday, August 12, 2012 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, August 15, 2012 at Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church with Pastor Jeff Bartlett and Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at the Williams-Spell Family...

Mr.  Charles Kendall Tew, 61

Mr. Charles Kendall Tew, 61

Aug 10, 2012

SALEMBURG Mr. Charles Kendall Tew, 61 of 968 Country Club Road, Salemburg, died on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, August 13, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Mr. Tew was...

Mrs.  Joyce Kay Pait Nunnery, 68

Mrs. Joyce Kay Pait Nunnery, 68

Aug 8, 2012

STEDMAN Mrs. Joyce Kay Pait Nunnery, 68 of 5419 NC Hwy. 210 S., Stedman, died on Wednesday, August 8, 2012 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. A memorial service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, August 10, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman with Pastor Donald Baldwin officiating. She was born on June 2,...

Mr.  Mack Dixon Smith, 77

Mr. Mack Dixon Smith, 77

Aug 6, 2012

SALEMBURG Mr. Mack Dixon Smith, 77 of 5604 Tyndall Bridge Road, Salemburg, died on Monday, August 6, 2012 at the home of his daughter. A private graveside service will be held at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Allen West officiating. He was born on January 4, 1935 in Sampson County to the late Vander and Brilla Williams Smith....

Mrs.  Willadene Autry Guy, 88

Mrs. Willadene Autry Guy, 88

Aug 4, 2012

STEDMAN Mrs. Willadene Autry Guy, 88 of 6408 Morning Glory Drive, Stedman died on Saturday, August 4, 2012 at The Caroll S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville.] The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A. M. Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Oak Grove Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church with the Rev. David Taylor officiating. Burial will follow in the church...

Mr.  Robert Clarton "Bobby" Autry, 73

Mr. Robert Clarton "Bobby" Autry, 73

Aug 3, 2012

STEDMAN Mr. Robert Clarton "Bobby" Autry, 73 of 6116 Roebud Road, Stedman died Friday, August 3, 2012 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Tuesday, August 7, 2012 at Bethany Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Jeff Burkhardt, Rev. Donald Baldwin and Rev. Craig Autry officiating. Burial will follow...

Mr.  Terry Ray Jackson, 47

Mr. Terry Ray Jackson, 47

Aug 3, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Terry Ray Jackson, 47, of 100 Irvin Rd. passed away Friday, August 3, 2012. He retired as a Chief from the US Navy. A native of Cumberland County, he was born January 11, 1965. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Monday, August 6 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Rev. Frank Davis officiating. Burial...

Miss  Haliey  Leeann Farmer

Miss Haliey Leeann Farmer

Aug 2, 2012

ROSEBORO Miss Haliey Leeann Farmer, infant daughter of Raymond Tate Farmer and Michelle Melvin, died August 2, 2012. A visitation will be held Saturday, August 4, 2012 from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. She is survived by: her parents, Raymond Tate Farmer and Michelle Melvin of Roseboro, her paternal grandparents, Debbie and Jeff Acker of...

Mrs.  Iula Bullard Chase, 87

Mrs. Iula Bullard Chase, 87

Aug 2, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Iula Bullard Chase, 87, of Autryville passed away Thursday, August 2, 2012 in Dosher Memorial Hospital in Southport. Mrs. Chase was born August 19, 1924, in Sampson County. She was the daughter of the late Calhoun Bullard and Estella Sessoms Bullard. She was also preceded in death by her husband, George Chase and two brothers. She retired as...

Mr.  Charles Ennis Strickland, 59

Mr. Charles Ennis Strickland, 59

Aug 2, 2012

ROSEBORO Mr. Charles Ennis Strickland, 59, of 510 Hobbs Street Roseboro, died August 2, 2012. Funeral services will be held at 4:00 P.M. on Sunday, August 5, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Eddie Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Mr. Strickland was born on February 13, 1953 in Sampson County to...

Mrs.  Barbara Gene Cozart, 65

Mrs. Barbara Gene Cozart, 65

Aug 1, 2012

ESCAMBIA, FL Mrs. Barbara Gene Cozart, 65, of 4036 Wilkes St., passed away Wednesday, August 1 at the Joyce Goldenburg Hospice Center. She was a convenience store clerk. Mrs. Cozart was born in Charleston, SC, the daughter of the late James Hubert Faircloth and Clara Mae Perry. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, August 4 at...

Ms.  Annie Grace Bullard Mayo, 88

Ms. Annie Grace Bullard Mayo, 88

Jul 31, 2012

ROSEBORO Mrs. Annie Grace Bullard Mayo, 88, of 3650 Hwy 242, Roseboro, died July 31, 2012 at Wake Medical Center. The funeral will be Saturday, August 4, 2012 at 2:00 P.M. at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Michael Shook and Rev. Larry West officiating. Burial will follow in the Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery. Mrs. Mayo was born on...