Obituaries

Mrs.  Priscilla S. Gowin, 55

Mrs. Priscilla S. Gowin, 55

Apr 10, 2012

RAEFORD Mrs. Priscilla Sullivan Gowin, 55, of Raeford died Tuesday, April 10 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. She was born March 23, 1957 to the late Woodrow Eddie Sullivan and Nellie Mae Alford Sullivan. She grew-up in Fayetteville and attended Cape Fear High School. In addition to her parents she is predeceased by a sister, Mary Alice...

Mrs.  Irene Curtis Rowe, 82

Mrs. Irene Curtis Rowe, 82

Apr 10, 2012

STEVENSON, AL Mrs. Irene Curtis Rowe, 82 of Stevenson, Alabama, died on Tuesday, April 10, 2012 at the home of her son, 140 Leon Holland Lane, Roseboro. Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, Alabama.Funeral arrangements will be announced by Rudder Funeral Home, Stevenson, Alabama.

Mr.  Danny Lee Sellers, 62

Mr. Danny Lee Sellers, 62

Apr 9, 2012

ELIZABETHTOWN Mr. Danny Lee Sellers, 62 of 1024 Ruskin Road, died on Sunday, April 8, 2012 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown. The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, April 11, 2012 at Sweet Home Holiness Church with Rev. Donnie Tatum officiating. Burial will follow at the Davis Cemetery with military honors. Mr. Sellers was born on...

Ms.  Julia Lee Dupierre, 49

Ms. Julia Lee Dupierre, 49

Apr 9, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Ms. Julia Lee Dupierre, 49 of 2613 Crystal Springs Drive, Fayetteville, died on Monday, April 9, 2012 at her home. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Friday, April 13, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. Ms. Dupierre was born on July 13, 1962 in New Hanover County. She is preceded in death by her...

Mr.  David Heath Walton, 55

Mr. David Heath Walton, 55

Mar 31, 2012

SALEMBURG Mr. David Heath Walton, 55 of 310 Church Street, died on March 31, 2012 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, April 5, 2012 at Brock Cemetery in Autryville with Rev. Stanley Carter officiating. Mr. Walton was born on November 1, 1957 in Sampson County to Amos Edward Walton and Iola Tanner...

Mr.  Stacy B. Lewis,, 81  Sr.

Mr. Stacy B. Lewis,, 81 Sr.

Mar 31, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Stacy Benton Lewis, Sr., 81, of Fayetteville went home to be with his Heavenly Father on Saturday, March 31. Stacy was born in Sampson County to the late Hubert Addison Lewis and Katie E. Benton Lewis. He married Edith Mae Page on June 2, 1948. He worked General Maintenance at Fort Bragg Schools until retiring in 1990. In...

Mrs.  Elizabeth Mary Pomeroy, 70

Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Pomeroy, 70

Mar 30, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Elizabeth Mary Pomeroy, 70, of 1578 Sivertson Rd. died Friday, March 30 at her home. She is survived by her husband, Larry Pomeroy, Sr.; a son, Tony Whitlock; a daughter, Cherie Maganate; and a brother, John Cyr. No visitation or services are planned. The family will receive friends at the residence.

Mr.  Nathan Elfmon Williams, 70

Mr. Nathan Elfmon Williams, 70

Mar 30, 2012

WADE Mr. Nathan E. Williams, 70, of 2406 Hayfield Road Wade, NC 28395, died on March 30, 2012, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, April 2, 2012, at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, with Rev. Lutrell Spell officiating. Burial will follow in the Minson Williams Memorial Cemetery....

Mr.  David Earlston Hudson, 80

Mr. David Earlston Hudson, 80

Mar 29, 2012

SALEMBURG Mr. David Earlston Hudson, 80 of 1041 S. Salemburg Highway, died on Thursday, March 29, 2012 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. The funeral will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, April 1, 2012 at Salemburg Baptist Church with Rev. John Adams, Rev. Jimmy Suggs and life-long friend, Rev. Roger White. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial...

Mr.  William Robert "Bob" Shatterly

Mr. William Robert "Bob" Shatterly

Mar 27, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mr. William Robert "Bob" Shatterly of 7445 Maxwell Road died on March 27, 2012 in The Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center. Bob was born November 13, 1929 in Atlanta, GA the son of late Gurney Rex and Mattie Estelle Wilson Shatterly. He served in the military as a sergeant in the US Army, 82nd Airborne Division, worked with Civil...

Mr.  Eddie Clarence Naylor,, 86  Jr.

Mr. Eddie Clarence Naylor,, 86 Jr.

Mar 25, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Eddie Clarence Naylor, Jr., 86 of 4338 Green Bush Avenue, died on Sunday, March 25, 2012 at The Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Wednesday, March 28, 2012 at Butler Funeral Home with Bishop Warren H. Barfield, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at Cumberland Memorial Gardens in...

Mrs.  Margaret Hairr Hall, 85

Mrs. Margaret Hairr Hall, 85

Mar 23, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Margaret Lee Hairr Hall, 85, of Fayetteville died Friday, March 23, at Carolina Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville. She was a retired nurse. Mrs. Hall was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of the late George Washington Hairr and Ila Florence Beasley Hairr. In addition to her parents, she was predeceased by her husband, Clarence D. Hall; a...

Mr.  James Olin Smith, 65

Mr. James Olin Smith, 65

Mar 15, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. James Olin Smith, 65, of 1704 Troy Dr. passed away recently at his home. He was a plumber. Mr. Smith was born May 25, 1946 to the late James Oliver Smith and Lilla Mae Bryant Smith. He was also predeceased by a sister, Lillie Mae Hudson. He is survived by: One son, Donnie Ray Smith of Fayetteville; one...

Mr.  Elmer Lee Adcox, 79  Sr.

Mr. Elmer Lee Adcox, 79 Sr.

Mar 13, 2012

Stedman Mr. Elmer Lee Adcox Sr., 79 of 6540 Lina Drive passed away on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A memorial service will be held on Monday, March 19, 2012 at 2:00 PM at the Stedman Church of God of Prophecy with the Rev. Donald Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Mrs.  Rachel Colene Mahala Parker, 84

Mrs. Rachel Colene Mahala Parker, 84

Mar 13, 2012

OAK ISLAND Mrs. Rachel Colene Mahala Parker, 84 of 138 Northwest 5th Street, Oak Island, died on Tuesday, March 13, 2012 at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Thursday, March 15, 2012 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Paul Honeycutt officiating. Mrs. Parker was born...

Mr.  Stanley M. Willis, 69

Mr. Stanley M. Willis, 69

Mar 7, 2012

MURRELLS INLET, S.C. Mr. Stanley McArthur Willis, 69, formerely of Stedman died Wednesday, March 7 at Waccamaw Community Hospital in Murrells Inlet, S.C. He was a resident of Garden City, S.C. He was a retired salesperson for Waste Industries. Mr. Willis was born in Cumberland County to the late Walter Willis and Blanche Culbreth Willis. A funeral service will be...

Mr.  Julian Herbert "Hub" Sessoms,, 72  Jr.

Mr. Julian Herbert "Hub" Sessoms,, 72 Jr.

Mar 6, 2012

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Julian Herbert "Hub" Sessoms, Jr., 72 of 1393 Dunn Road and formerly of Roseboro, died on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at his home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, March 9, 2012 at Mill Creek Baptist Church with Rev. David Williams and Mr. Jeffery Sessoms officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Mrs.  Sandra Eason Cook, 68

Mrs. Sandra Eason Cook, 68

Mar 3, 2012

ROSEBORO Mrs. Sandra Eason Price Cook, 68, of Roseboro died Saturday, March 3 at The E. Carlton Powell Hospice Center in Lillington. She was a retired insurance salesperson for Life of Georgia. Sandra was born in Harnett County, the daughter of the late Woodrow Eason and Ethel Barefoot. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M., Wednesday, March 7...

Mrs.  Mary Louise Goins, 83

Mrs. Mary Louise Goins, 83

Mar 2, 2012

ROSEBORO Mrs. Louise McMillan Goins, 83 of Roseboro, passed away peacefully at the home of her daughter and caretaker, Janet, in Summerfield, NC. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Monday, March 5, 2012 at the Roseboro United Methodist Church with Rev. Bobby Herring officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Mrs. Goins was a lifelong...

Mrs.  Cora Belle Branch, 79

Mrs. Cora Belle Branch, 79

Mar 2, 2012

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Cora Belle Branch, 79, of Autryville, died Friday, March 2, 2012, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. The funeral will be held at 1:00 P.M. on Tuesday, March 6, 2012 at Stedman Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Donald Baldwin officiating. Burial will follow at the Mt. Carmel Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery. Mrs. Branch was...