Obituaries

Mrs.  Hattie Louise Simmons Cloniger, 97

Mrs. Hattie Louise Simmons Cloniger, 97

Jun 20, 2011

Roseboro Mrs. Hattie Louise Simmons Cloniger, 97, of Roseboro, died on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at the Brian Center Health and Rehabilitation Center in Durham. A graveside service will be held on Thursday, June 23, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Roseboro Cemetery with the Rev. Hampton Faircloth officiating. Mrs. Cloniger was born in 1914 in Sampson County to the late...

Mr.  James Kelly Averitte, 55

Mr. James Kelly Averitte, 55

Jun 20, 2011

EASTOVER Mr. James Kelly Averitte, 55, of 3298 Gilbert Rd. died Monday, June 20 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was retired from Kelly Springfield. A native of Cumberland County, he was the son of the late, Leon G. Averitte and Jewel Hayes Averitte. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Thursday, June 23 at Sapona Road...

Mr.  Stacy Rupert Carr,, 76  Jr.

Mr. Stacy Rupert Carr,, 76 Jr.

Jun 17, 2011

STEDMAN Mr. Stacy Rupert Carr, Jr., 76 of 560 of Fred Hall Road, died on Friday, June 17, 2011 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 4:00 P.M. at Stedman Baptist Church with Dr. Phil Spears officiating. Burial will follow at Fisher Cemetery. Mr. Carr was born on...

Mr.  George Bradley Beasley, 64

Mr. George Bradley Beasley, 64

Jun 16, 2011

SUMMERVILLE, SC Mr. George Bradley Beasley, 64, of 119 Netherfield Drive, formerly of Fayetteville, died on Thursday, June 16, 2011 at Columbus Regional Medical Center in Whiteville. A funeral service will be held on Sunday, June 19, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Friendship Baptist Church in Garland, NC with burial to follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Beasley was born...

Mr.  Miles Joel Parker, 71

Mr. Miles Joel Parker, 71

Jun 15, 2011

Clinton Mr. Miles Joel "M.J." Parker, 71, of 219 Jackson-Parker Lane, died on Wednesday, June 15, 2011 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 18, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Corinth Baptist Church in Salemburg. The family will receive friends following the service at the church and at other times at the...

Mrs.  Lena Elma Carter, 91

Mrs. Lena Elma Carter, 91

Jun 15, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Lena Elma Carter, 91, of Fayetteville passed away Friday, June 15 at Bethesda Health Care Facility. She was a homemaker. Lena was a native of Cumberland County and lived in the area all her life. She was the daughter of the late Eppie Don McDonald and Minnie Averitt McDonald of Stedman. She was a graduate of Stedman High...

Mr.  John Paul Faircloth, 70

Mr. John Paul Faircloth, 70

Jun 12, 2011

Roseboro Mr. John Paul Faircloth, 70, of Roseboro, died on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at his home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 2:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Rev. Michael Lambert and Dr. David Whitley officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Mr. Faircloth was born in 1941...

Mr.  Larry C. Starling, 62

Mr. Larry C. Starling, 62

Jun 11, 2011

Hope Mills Mr. Larry Curtis Starling, 62, passed away Saturday, June 11 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He worked in the construction industry as a heavy duty crain operator. Larry is survived by: his father and mother, Thomas P. Barefoot and Mildred Anne Barefoot of Hope Mills; son, Larry Curtis Starling, Jr. of Fayetteville; sisters, Jeanette Johnson of Hope...

Mrs.  Evelyn Dickson Mckoy Butler, 90

Mrs. Evelyn Dickson Mckoy Butler, 90

Jun 11, 2011

SALEMBURG Mrs. Evelyn Dickson McKoy Butler, 90, of 107 S. Main Street, passed away on Saturday, June 11, 2011 at her home. A funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 14, 2011 at 11:00 AM at Salemburg Baptist Church with the Rev. John Adams officiating. Burial will follow in the Salemburg Cemetery. Mrs. Butler was the daughter of the...

Mr.  Robert Earl Dowless,, 75  Sr.

Mr. Robert Earl Dowless,, 75 Sr.

Jun 10, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Robert Earl Dowless, Sr., 75 of 9270 Turnbull Road, died on Friday, June 10, 2011 at his home. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Sharon Baptist Church with Rev. Rob Wingo and Chaplain Tim Gore officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr. Dowless was born on April 6,...

Mr.  Alan Kirby Greene, 58

Mr. Alan Kirby Greene, 58

Jun 9, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mr. Alan Kirby Greene, 58 of 199 Pine Loop Lane, died on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at his home. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 12, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. Burial will follow at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg. Mr. Greene was born on January 9, 1953 in Newport News, Virginia,...

Mr.  Elbert W. Dew, 65

Mr. Elbert W. Dew, 65

Jun 8, 2011

HOPE MILLS Mr. Elbert Wallace Dew, 65, of 5713 Newton St. passed away Wednesday, June 8 at Highsmith-Rainey Hospital in Fayetteville. He was a native of Sampson County, the son of Elbert G. Ray Dew and Eva Ruth Strickland Dew. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, June 11 at Bethany Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery....

Mrs.  Charlotte Windham Crayton, 66

Mrs. Charlotte Windham Crayton, 66

Jun 5, 2011

HARRELLS Mrs. Charlotte Windham Crayton, 66 of 80 Baytree Drive, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at her home. A memorial service will be held on Wednesday, June 8, 2011 at 4:30 P.M. at Cokesbury United Methodist Church with Rev. Michael Nelson and Rev. Denny Wise officiating. The family will receive friends following the service in the church fellowship hall....

Mr.  Robert Alvin Henschel, 68

Mr. Robert Alvin Henschel, 68

Jun 5, 2011

CLINTON Mr. Robert Alvin Henschel, 68 of 325 Grady Tew Lane, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A memorial service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 2:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home with Rev. Fallon Melvin and Rev. Danny Powell officiating. Inurnment will follow at the Council Family Cemetery in...

Mr.  Willie Franklin Hall, 78

Mr. Willie Franklin Hall, 78

Jun 5, 2011

STEDMAN Mr. Willie Franklin Hall, 78 of 2060 Page Road, died on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at his home. The funeral service will be held on Thursday, June 9, 2011 at 1:00 P.M. at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Randal Strickland and Rev. Glenn Morgan officiating. Burial will follow at the Norris-Hall Cemetery in Stedman. Mr. Hall was born...

Mrs.  Della Lee Floyd Hancock, 80

Mrs. Della Lee Floyd Hancock, 80

Jun 4, 2011

STEDMAN Mrs. Della Lee Floyd Hancock, 80 of 6600 Amadoris Drive, died on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at her home. The funeral service will be held on Tuesday, June 7, 2011 at 7:00 P.M. at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church with Rev. Randal Strickland officiating. A graveside service will be held on Wednesday at 10:00 A.M. at LaFayette Memorial Park in...

Mrs.  Alice Jean Maxwell, 73

Mrs. Alice Jean Maxwell, 73

Jun 3, 2011

FAYETTEVILLE Mrs. Alice Jean Beard Maxwell (Mema), 73 went home to be with her Lord and Savior, Jesus Christ, on Friday, June 3, 2011 in Highland House Rehabilitation and Healthcare after a lengthy illness. She was born September 21, 1937 to Empie Addison and Edna Lee Hall Beard in Fayetteville. She was a devoted daughter in caring for her Mother...

Mrs.  Patricia "Pat" Ashworth Syfrett, 71

Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ashworth Syfrett, 71

Jun 2, 2011

Cypress Creek Mrs. Patricia "Pat" Ashworth Syfrett, 71, of 8511 NC Highway 210 West, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at her home. A graveside service will be held on Monday, June 6, 2011 at 5:00 PM at Syfrett-Melvin Cemetery with the Rev. David Bays officiating. Mrs. Syfrett was born on October 7, 1939 in Cumberland County to the late...

Mrs.  Jean Hairr Stewart, 73

Mrs. Jean Hairr Stewart, 73

Jun 2, 2011

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Jean Hairr Stewart, 73 of 3506 Maxwell Road, died on Thursday, June 2, 2011 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh. The funeral will be held on Sunday, June 5, 2011 at 3:00 P.M. at Clement Church of God of Prophecy with Rev. Jeff Stewart and Rev. Alton Burrow officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mrs. Stewart...

Mr.  Johnny Roger Tanner, 63

Mr. Johnny Roger Tanner, 63

Jun 2, 2011

Salemburg Mr. Johnny Roger Tanner, 63, of 118 College Street, died on Saturday, May 28, 2011 at his home. A memorial service will be held on Saturday, June 4, 2011 at 7:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Rev. Wayne Thomas officiating. Mr. Tanner was born in 1948 in Sampson County to the late James and Lillian...