Obituaries

Dec 12, 2024

Fayetteville

Robert “Rob” Wayne Waters, 36 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The family will have a private service at a later date.

Rob is preceded in death by his grandfather, Fred Waters.

He leaves to cherish his memory, his son, Robert Wayne Waters,...

Dec 12, 2024

Wade

Patrick Joseph Cook, 80 passed away on Thursday, December 12, 2024.

A memorial service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, December 21, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman.

Patrick was preceded in death by his parents, Walter Isaac Cook and Blanche Elizabeth Steele Cook; and his siblings, Walter Oliver...

Dec 8, 2024

Eastover

Charles “Lil Brad” Bradley Hair, II 36 passed away on Sunday, December 8, 2024.

The family will receive friends from 7:00 PM to 9:00 PM Monday, December 16, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman.

He is preceded in death by his grandfather, Luon Shelton Bass; mother, Maryann Butler Gibson; and his...

Dec 7, 2024

Roseboro

Mrs. Brenda Carol Humphrey Burchette, of Roseboro, passed from this life to her eternal life to be with her Lord and Savior Jesus Christ on December 7, 2024 at her home.

Her wishes were to have no funeral. Her remains will be cremated. A small gathering will take place for family and close friends...

Dec 4, 2024

Stedman

Timothy Wayne Jones, 54 of Stedman, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, December 4, 2024 at his home.

No services will be held at this time.

Mr. Jones was a native of Cumberland County, the son of James Edward and Barbara Ann Parker Jones. He was preceded in death his...

Dec 2, 2024

Roseboro

Mrs. Brenda Kay McCarley Simpson, age 71 of Roseboro entered into eternal rest with her Lord and Savior on December 2, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

She was born on July 27, 1953, in Calhoun County, Alabama, a daughter of the late Rev. Allen W. McCarley Sr. and Jessie Bennett...

Dec 2, 2024

Autryville

Mr. William “Billy” Carrol Morrison, 72, of Autryville, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 2, 2024 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Friday, December 6, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Reverend Jeff Bartlett, Reverend Ivan Dickey, and Reverend Eddie...

Nov 27, 2024

Clinton

Mrs. Bonnie (Davis) Butler House, 78 of Clinton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 27, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her loving children.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church...

Nov 26, 2024

Autryville

Mr. Ronald “Ronnie” Wayne Seger, 68 of Autryville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, November 26, 2024 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, December 1, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Greg Smith officiating.

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Nov 21, 2024

ROSEBORO

Mrs. Jo Ann Weeks Herring, 79 of Roseboro, passed away on Thursday, November 21, 2024 at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Freedom Baptist Church, 2099 Tyndall Bridge Road, Salemburg, with Reverend Adam Capps and Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating.  Burial will follow in the...

Nov 20, 2024

Roseboro

Mr. Randy Earl Page, 67, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Transitions LifeCare in Raleigh.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, November 24, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Minister Dennis Bryson officiating. Burial will follow at Sunrise...

Nov 20, 2024

Roseboro

Rev. James Harold McLean, 88, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, November 23, 2024 at First Methodist Church in Clinton, NC with Reverend Matt Seals, Reverend Andy Wood, and...

Nov 19, 2024

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. Mark Andrew Johnson, Sr., 65 of Autryville, passed away on Tuesday, November 19, 2024 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Monday, November 25, 2024 at Calvary Tabernacle Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, 6570 High House Road, Salemburg with Reverend Reece Fairfax and Reverend Bryan...

Nov 18, 2024

Roseboro

John Robert Gatlin (Robbie) of Roseboro, NC was born in Elizabeth City, NC on May 13, 1985 and passed away on November 18, 2024 at his home in Roseboro.

A celebration of life service will be held at 5:00 PM on Wednesday, November 20, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro, with the Reverend...

Nov 17, 2024

Lugoff, South Carolina

Jenni Gayle Smith, 27, passed away on Sunday, November 17, 2024. Born in Camden, she was the daughter of Thomas Worth and Cheryl Tyndall Smith. Jenni was a member of St. John United Methodist Church. She enjoyed traveling and spending time with her family.

Surviving are her parents, Thomas and Cheryl Smith...

Nov 15, 2024

Stedman

Frances Pridgen New, 71, of Stedman, NC passed away peacefully in November 15, 2024. She was born on March 16, 1953 in Sampson County, NC to Lawson and Josephine Pridgen.

Frances is preceded in death by her father, Lawson James Pridgen; her mother, Josephine Padgett Pridgen; two brothers, James Lawson Pridgen and Tommie Lee...

Nov 11, 2024

Roseboro

Ms. Frances Pauline Smith, 71 went to be with the Lord on Monday, November 11, 2024 at her daughter’s home surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, November 14, 2024 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood.  Burial will follow at Roseboro Cemetery.

Nov 8, 2024

Fayetteville

Mrs. Karolyn Jean (Guhl) Palush, 61 went to be with the Lord on Friday, November 8, 2024 at her home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, December 7, 2024 at Cokesbury Methodist Church in Stedman.

Karolyn was born in Schoolcraft, Michigan to the late...

Nov 6, 2024

Salemburg

Mr. William James Hairr, 74 of Salemburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his family.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, November 8, 2024 at McGee United Methodist Church with Rev. Eddie Smith officiating.  Burial will follow...

Nov 6, 2024

Salemburg

Mr. Carl Braston Tyndall, 76 of Salemburg, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, November 6, 2024 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, November 9, 2024 at Holland’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church Family Life Center, with Pastor...