Obituaries

Mrs.  Saretha Dudley Williams, 62

Mrs. Saretha Dudley Williams, 62

Nov 28, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Saretha Dudley Williams, 62 of 245 Dewitt Williams Road, died on Monday, November 28, 2011 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. No services will be held. Mrs. Williams was born on August 24, 1949 in Sampson County to the late Sanford and Reza Rackley Dudley. She worked as a secretary with GMAC. She is survived by: her husband,...

Infant Wyatt Cooper Mclaurin

Infant Wyatt Cooper Mclaurin

Nov 28, 2011

EASTOVER Infant Wyatt Cooper McLaurin, 2 days old son of Kevin and Ragen Jones McLaurin of 4106 Final Approach Drive, died in UNC Hospital, Chapel Hill, NC on November 28, 2011. A funeral service will be held on Saturday, December 3, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman with Pastor Kenny Locklear officiating. Burial will follow...

Ms.  Wilma Naylor Mclamb, 92

Ms. Wilma Naylor Mclamb, 92

Nov 27, 2011

SALEMBURG Ms. Wilma Naylor McLamb, 92 of 1741 Tyndall Bridge Road, died on Sunday, November 27, 2011 at Southwood Nursing and Retirement Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 30, 2011 at Freedom Baptist Church with Rev. Sam Gore and Rev. Fred Baker officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in...

Mrs.  Johnnie Lee Umphlet, 68

Mrs. Johnnie Lee Umphlet, 68

Nov 27, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Johnnie Lee Blackwell Umphlet, 68, of Autryville died Sunday, November 27 at Duke Medical Center in Durham. She was a Cosmetologist. She was born in Gaston County, NC, the daughter of the late Melvin Blackwell and Ila Hamilton Blackwell. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Wednesday, November 30 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Dr. Odell...

Mrs.  Eunice Autry Williams, 77

Mrs. Eunice Autry Williams, 77

Nov 26, 2011

STEDMAN Mrs. Eunice Grace Autry Williams, 77 of 1460 Wade Stedman Road died Saturday, November 26, 2011 at UNC Medical Center in Chapel Hill. She was a native of Cumberland County, the daughter of the late Millard Autry and Edna Mae Williamson. She was also predeased by her husband, Roscoe Butler Williams, a brother, Craven Autry and a sister, Nellie...

Mrs.  Hazelene Lee Adams, 74

Mrs. Hazelene Lee Adams, 74

Nov 22, 2011

ROSEBORO Mrs. Hazelene Lee Strickland Adams, 74 of 1631 Butler Island Road, died on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Saturday, November 26, 2011 at Harmony Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Glen Morgan officiating. Mrs. Adams was born on November 17, 1937 in Harnett County...

Mr.  Danny Elwood Bryant, 50

Mr. Danny Elwood Bryant, 50

Nov 19, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Danny Elwood Bryant, 50 of 1553 Old Vander Road, died on Saturday, November 19, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The graveside service will be held at 12:00 P.M. on Tuesday, November 22, 2011 at Macedonia Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Steve Lloyd officiating. Mr. Bryant was born on August 20, 1961 in Cumberland County...

Mr.  Phillip Rudy Ezzell, 41

Mr. Phillip Rudy Ezzell, 41

Nov 18, 2011

PARKTON Mr. Phillip Rudy Ezzell, 41 of Parkton, died on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at his home. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Monday, November 21, 2011 at the Ezzell Family Cemetery in Autryville. Mr. Ezzell was born on August 25, 1970 in Sampson County. He is preceded in death by his biological parents, Mr. &...

Mr.  James Wesley Locklear, 57

Mr. James Wesley Locklear, 57

Nov 18, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. James Wesley Locklear, 57 of 1718 Long Street, died on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 23, 2011 at East Side Church of God with Rev. Rodney Strickland and Rev. Craig Jones officiating. Mr. Locklear was born on May 8,...

Mr.  Jonnie Bruce Hollingsworth, 71

Mr. Jonnie Bruce Hollingsworth, 71

Nov 14, 2011

HAMPSTEAD Mr. Jonnie "Bruce" Hollingsworth, 71 of Hampstead, died on Monday, November 14, 2011 at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center of Wilmington after a long illness. He will rest in peace, secure in his faith and the love of his family and friends. The memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, November 18, 2011 at Butler...

Mr.  Ronald Ray Page,, 25  Jr.

Mr. Ronald Ray Page,, 25 Jr.

Nov 13, 2011

CLARKTON Mr. Ronald Ray Page, Jr., 25 of 6471 US Hwy. 701, died on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. The funeral will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Wednesday, November 16, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at LaFayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville. Mr. Page was born on...

Mr.  Jimmie M. Peterson, 55

Mr. Jimmie M. Peterson, 55

Nov 13, 2011

ROSEBORO Mr. Jimmie Martin "Rabbit" Peterson, 55 of 88 Buck Lane, died on Sunday, November 13, 2011 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown. The funeral will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Thursday, November 17, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. David Williams, Rev. Barry Helms and Mr. Jeffery Sessoms officiating. Burial will follow at the Peterson Cemetery in...

Mr.  Klyne  Harbeson, 84

Mr. Klyne Harbeson, 84

Nov 11, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Klyne Harbeson, 84, of 5368 Cedar Creek Rd. died Friday, November 11 at his home. He was born in Saint George, SC on June 10, 1927, the son of the late Dan Harbeson and Nell Jackson Harbeson. He was also predeceased by a daughter, Linda Miller. He served in the Army, Navy and Coast Guard and was a...

Mr.  Taft Edward Groves, 74

Mr. Taft Edward Groves, 74

Nov 11, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Bro Taft Edward Groves was born December 27, 1936 and went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center surrounded by his family. The visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 PM, Monday, November 14 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. The funeral will be at 3:00 PM, Tuesday, November 15...

Mr.  Gerald Duane Masker, 64

Mr. Gerald Duane Masker, 64

Nov 9, 2011

STEDMAN Mr. Gerald Duane Masker, 64, of 866 Wade Stedman Rd. died Wednesday, November 9 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was a truck driver for Star Leasing. He was born November 1, 1947 in Upland, California the son the late Duane Harley Masker and Juanita Elizabeth Thompson. A graveside service will be scheduled for Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery....

Mrs.  Dorothy Peters Self, 92

Mrs. Dorothy Peters Self, 92

Nov 8, 2011

ROSEBORO Mrs. Dorothy Virginia Peters Self, 92 of 415 Naylor School Road, died on Tuesday, November 8, 2011 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, November 11, 2011 at Central Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Wagoner officiating. Burial will follow at the Stantonsburg Town Cemetery. Mrs. Self was born...

Mr.  Jewel Leonard Hubbard, 81

Mr. Jewel Leonard Hubbard, 81

Nov 7, 2011

STEDMAN Mr. Jewel Leonard Hubbard, 81 of 555 Mary McCall Road, died on Monday, November 7, 2011 as a result of injuries sustained in an accident. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Thursday, November 10, 2011 at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Randal Strickland and Rev. Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at the Oak...

Mr.  Norman T. Starling,, 68  Sr.

Mr. Norman T. Starling,, 68 Sr.

Nov 6, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Norman Terrance Starling, Sr.,68, of 2909 Spur Ave. died Sunday, November 6 at his home. He was an Industrial Mechanic with Puralator. Norman was born in Cumberland County on March 16, 1943. His father was the late Norman Starling. He was also predeceased by a son, Norman Terrance Starling, Jr. A funeral service will be held at 3:00...

Ms.  Dodi Lynn Creech, 48

Ms. Dodi Lynn Creech, 48

Nov 3, 2011

STEDMAN Ms. Dodi Lynn Creech, 48, of 773 Wade-Stedman Rd., died Thursday, November 3 at her home. She was born in Cumberland County on August 6, 1963 the daughter of the late Billy Earl Creech and Mary Elizabeth Currie. Visitation will be from 7:00 to 9:00 P.M., Friday, November 11 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. A funeral service will...

Mrs.  Helen  Ernestine Autry

Mrs. Helen Ernestine Autry

Nov 3, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Helen Ernestine Autry, of 1611 Yellowskin Road, died on Thursday, November 3, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. on Sunday, November 6, 2011 at the Wiley Autry Cemetery in Autryville, with Bishop Warren H. Barfield, Sr. officiating. Mrs. Autry was a native of Sampson County, and the...