Obituaries

Mr.  Michael Anthony Besaw, 62

Mr. Michael Anthony Besaw, 62

Dec 20, 2011

ROSEBORO Mr. Michael Anthony Besaw, 62 of 604 N. Pine Street, passed away on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at his home. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 23, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro. Burial will follow at a later date. Mr. Besaw was born on February 25, 1949 in Albany, New York,...

Ms.  Rose Ann Schark, 58

Ms. Rose Ann Schark, 58

Dec 18, 2011

PARKTON Ms. Rose Ann Schark, 58, of 2122 Davis Bridge Rd., died Sunday, December 18 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was a homemaker. She was born in Saginaw, Michigan, the daughter of the late John David Schark and Laura Mae Burwash. Visitation will be held from 6:00 to 8:00 PM, Wednesday, December, 20 at Butler Funeral Home in...

Mr.  Owen Beatty Cain, 77

Mr. Owen Beatty Cain, 77

Dec 17, 2011

RAEFORD Mr. Owen Beatty Cain, Jr., 77 of 400 Myra Road, died on Saturday, December 17, 2011 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Tuesday, December 20, 2011 at the Smith Memorial Garden Cemetery, Cypress Creek, with Rev. Dewey Ball and Rev. Marty Tew officiating. Burial will follow with...

Mrs.  Lillie Mae Fisher Parker, 72

Mrs. Lillie Mae Fisher Parker, 72

Dec 16, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Lillie Mae Fisher Parker, 72 of 3017 Dunn Road, died on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 19, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Ed Rogers officiating. Burial will follow at Adcox Cemetery in Hope Mills. Mrs. Parker was...

Mrs.  Ann Alexander Bunce, 76

Mrs. Ann Alexander Bunce, 76

Dec 16, 2011

STEDMAN Mrs. Ann Alexander McCall Bunce, a longtime resident of Stedman, died Friday, December 16, 2011 at home surrounded by her family and friends. She was born May 13, 1935, to the late Alexander and Mallie McCall. Ann was preceded in death by her sister Peggy Mann and her brothers Vanburg, Reid, Duncan, Don, and Roger McCall. Ann is survived...

Mr.  Elbert  Sessoms, 86

Mr. Elbert Sessoms, 86

Dec 13, 2011

GARLAND Mr. Elbert Sessoms, 86 of 6085 Old Mintz Highway, died on Tuesday, December 13, 2011 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. The funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M. on Friday, December 16, 2011 at Carr's Chapel Freewill Holiness Church with Rev. Billy Bass, Rev. Hampton Faircloth and Rev. Johnny Haney officiating. Burial will follow at the Roseboro...

Mrs.  Iona Elizabeth Lamb, 90

Mrs. Iona Elizabeth Lamb, 90

Dec 11, 2011

STEDMAN Mrs. Iona Elizabeth Lamb, 90, of 670 Fred Hall Road died Sunday, December 11, 2011 in her home. She was born in Cumberland County on June 9, 1921, the daughter of the late George W. Hales and Janie Scoggins Hales. She is also predeceased by her husband, Ertle Lamb; a son, Edwin L. Perry; a brother, James Hales; three...

Mrs.  Trudy Williams Hall, 68

Mrs. Trudy Williams Hall, 68

Dec 7, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Trudy Williams Hall, 68, of 3674 Sivertsen Road, passed away December 7, 2011 in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. She was born in Sampson County August 1, 1943, the daughter of the late Lonnie and Lena Williams. She was also predeceased by three brothers, Gene David Williams, Ted Robinson Williams, Robert Eldon Williams; two brothers-in-law, Jasper "Jack: L....

Mrs.  Virginia Florence Dunahoo Lanier, 87

Mrs. Virginia Florence Dunahoo Lanier, 87

Dec 7, 2011

ROSEBORO Mrs. Virginia Florence Dunahoo Lanier, 87 of 507 W. Pinewood Street, Roseboro, died on Wednesday, December 7, 2011 at Autumn Wind of Roseboro. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Friday, December 9, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial will follow at a later date at Sherwood Memorial Park in Jonesboro,...

Mr.  Henry Kelly Ivey, 72

Mr. Henry Kelly Ivey, 72

Dec 1, 2011

WADE Mr. Henry Kelly Ivey, 72 of 6841 Barefoot Road, Wade, died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 2:30 P.M. on Sunday, December 4, 2011 at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Nick Smith officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Mr. Ivey was...

Miss  Liza Jane Hall, 76

Miss Liza Jane Hall, 76

Dec 1, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Miss Liza Jane Hall, 76 of 2461 Legion Road, Fayetteville, died on Thursday, December 1, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. on Monday, December 5, 2011 at Cedar Creek Church of God with Rev. Franklin Hunt and Rev. Randall Hunt officiating. Burial will follow at Macedonia Baptist...

Mrs.  Rena Autry Faircloth, 89

Mrs. Rena Autry Faircloth, 89

Dec 1, 2011

STEDMAN Mrs. Rena Autry Faircloth, 89, of 1557 Wade-Stedman Road died Thursday, December 1, 2011 at her home. She was a homemaker. Mrs. Faircloth was a native of Cumberland County, the daughter of the late William Autry and Sarah Bedsole Autry. She was also predeceased by her husband, J.T. Faircloth and sons, J.M. Faircloth and John David Faircloth (infant) and...

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. &...