Obituaries

Mrs.  Elsie  Marie Taylor

Mrs. Elsie Marie Taylor

Jun 26, 2008

STEDMAN Mrs. Elsie Marie Taylor, 85, of 6811 Oak Grove Church Rd. died Thursday, June 26 at The Carrol S. Roberson Hospice Center in Fayetteville. A homemaker, she was born in Wake County to Emmitt Faircloth and Cuva Autry Faircloth. A graveside funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 28 at Faircloth Cemetery with Pastor Jeff Bartlett...

Mrs.  Ethel P. Hamlett, 66

Mrs. Ethel P. Hamlett, 66

Jun 25, 2008

GARLAND Mrs. Ethel Mae Peterson Hamlett, 66 of 11274 Boykin Bridge Road, died on Wednesday, June 25, 2008 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Funeral services will be held on Saturday, June 28, 2008 at 11:00 A.M. at Parkersburg Baptist Church with the Rev. Ronnie Grizzle and Rev. Tom Fortner, Sr. officiating. Burial will follow at the Parkersburg Cemetery. Mrs....

Miss  Allie M. Knowles, 9

Miss Allie M. Knowles, 9

Jun 23, 2008

BEAVER DAM Miss Allie May Knowles, age 9 of 9519 Ruth Vinson Road, died on Monday, June 23, 2008 at her home. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, June 26, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church with the Rev. Odell Peterson officiating. Burial will follow at the Knowles Family Cemetery. Miss Knowles was born in 1998 and...

Mrs.  Irma L. Bullard, 71

Mrs. Irma L. Bullard, 71

Jun 22, 2008

STEDMAN Mrs. Irma Lucille Criscoe Bullard, 71 of 8337 Clinton Road, died on Sunday, June 22, 2008 at the home of her daughter in Roseboro. Funeral services will be held on Tuesday, June 24, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with the Rev. Paul Honeycutt and Rev. Bob Compton officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery....

Mrs.  Geraldine  Koons Holmes

Mrs. Geraldine Koons Holmes

Jun 19, 2008

AUTRYVILLE Mrs. Geraldine Koons Holmes, 79, of 8414 Beaver Dam Road passed away Thursday, June 19 at her residence. She was a native of Clarence Center, NY. She was a retired waitress and home health care nurse. A graveside service will be held at 5:00 P.M., Tuesday, June 24 at Cumberland Memorial Gardens with Rev. Ron Gurganus officiating. Mrs. Holmes...

Mrs.  Joyce A. Bryan, 62

Mrs. Joyce A. Bryan, 62

Jun 15, 2008

CLINTON Mrs. Joyce Ann Bryan, 62 of 177 Forest Hill Lane, died on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 18, 2008 at 2:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Dennis Guy and Rev. Roy Hilburn officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Mrs. Bryan...

Mrs.  Zelma Rosetta Byrd Delancey

Mrs. Zelma Rosetta Byrd Delancey

Jun 13, 2008

Salemburg Mrs. Zelma Rosetta Byrd DeLancey, 91, 208 South Main Street, passed away Friday, June 13, 2008 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. A funeral will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 3:00 pm at Salemburg Baptist Church with the Rev. John Adams, Rev. Andy Wood and Rev. Roger White officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens. Mrs....

Mr.  James Cleat "J.C." Benton

Mr. James Cleat "J.C." Benton

Jun 12, 2008

Roseboro Mr. James Cleat "J.C." Benton, 71, of 4491 Mintz Road, passed away Thursday, June 12, 2008 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 2 PM at Butler Funeral Home with Dr. John McBride officiating. Mr. Benton was the son of the late Walter Carl and Hettie Davis Benton....

Mr.  James C. Benton, 71

Mr. James C. Benton, 71

Jun 12, 2008

ROSEBORO Mr. James Cleat "J.C." Benton, 71 of 4491 Mintz Road, died on Thursday, June 12, 2008 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill. A memorial service will be held on Sunday, June 15, 2008 at 2 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home with Dr. John McBride officiating. Mr. Benton was born in 1936 in Bladen County to the late Walter Carl...

Mr.  Milton  Bradley Jordan,  Jr.

Mr. Milton Bradley Jordan, Jr.

Jun 9, 2008

Mr. Milton Bradley Jordan, Jr. of 340 Wade Stedman Rd. passed away Monday, June 9, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was a retired Service Repairman for Holmes Electric. He was born in Cumberland County and was the son of the late, Bradley Jordan and Eloise Beard Jordan. A funeral service will be held at 11 A.M., Saturday,...

Mr.  Aaron D. Wright, 86

Mr. Aaron D. Wright, 86

Jun 6, 2008

ROSEBORO Mr. Aaron David Wright, 86 of 309 Oak Street, died on Friday, June 6, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held on Monday, June 9, 2008 at 11 A.M. at the Roseboro P.F.W.B. Church with the Rev. Russell Spencer officiating. Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery. Mr. Wright was born in...

Mr.  Arlington  Glenwood Simmons

Mr. Arlington Glenwood Simmons

Jun 3, 2008

FAYETTEVILLE Mr. Arlington Glenwood Simmons, 79, of 7647 Cedar Creek Road died Tuesday, June 3, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was a professional wood craftsman. A native of Cumberland County, he was the son of Frank Simmons and Hattie Melvin Simmons. A funeral service will be held at 11:00 A.M., Saturday, June 7 at Butler Funeral Home...

Mr.  Aaron M. Bullard, 82

Mr. Aaron M. Bullard, 82

Jun 1, 2008

ROSEBORO Mr. Aaron McNeil Bullard, 82 of 4099 Beaver Dam Road, died on Sunday, June 1, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held on Wednesday, June 4, 2008 at 2 P.M. at Evergreen Baptist Church with the Rev. Odell Peterson and Rev. Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. Mr....

Mr.  Robert E. Faircloth, 47

Mr. Robert E. Faircloth, 47

May 29, 2008

Roseboro Mr. Robert Earl Faircloth, 47, formerly of Roseboro, passed away Thursday, May 29, 2008 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. A funeral service will be held Friday night, May 30, 2008 at 7:00 PM at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. Daniel Gore and Rev. Willard Hardison officiating. Burial will be held on Saturday at 11:00 am at Roseboro...

Mr.  James G. "Jimbo" Dunnagan  Sr.

Mr. James G. "Jimbo" Dunnagan Sr.

May 29, 2008

Wade Mr. James G. "Jimbo" Dunnagan Sr., 82 of 3548 Hayfield Rd. died Thursday, May 29, 2008, in Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 3 P.M. Monday June, 2, 2008 in LaFayette Memorial Park, in Fayetteville with the Rev. Jerry Groves officiating. Visitation will take place from 1 to 2 P.M. Monday at Butler...

Mr.  Bobby  Gene Autry

Mr. Bobby Gene Autry

May 28, 2008

Fayetteville Mr. Bobby Gene Autry, 70 of 3008 Cope St. Fayetteville died Wednesday at his home. We Love you Dad, you will be greatly missed. Now enjoy your journey with Jesus for you are no longer in pain. A Funeral Service is planned for Mr. Autry Saturday, May 31, 2008 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. The Rev. Alton Howard...

Mr.  Raymond  Dexter Pleasants

Mr. Raymond Dexter Pleasants

May 27, 2008

STEDMAN Mr. Raymond Dexter Pleasants, 57, of 1449 John Nunnery Rd. passed away at his home Tuesday, May 27, 2008. He was a retired Chemical Technician for Monsanto Corp. He was born in Sampson County and was the son of the late Jeff Dexter Pleasants and Lucy Belle Ezzell. A funeral service will be held Friday, May 30 at Bethany...

Mrs.  Elizabeth Gray Averett Kelly, 72

Mrs. Elizabeth Gray Averett Kelly, 72

May 27, 2008

Roseboro Mrs. Elizabeth Gray Averett Kelly, 72, of 611 Huntley School Road, passed away Tuesday, May 27, 2008 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A funeral service will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 11 AM at Salemburg Baptist Church with the Rev. John Adams and Rev. Bobby Tew officiating. Burial will follow in Sunrise Memorial Gardens....

Mrs.  Bertha L. Faircloth, 76

Mrs. Bertha L. Faircloth, 76

May 26, 2008

ROSEBORO Mrs. Bertha Lee Faircloth, 76 of 18 Barber-Cooper Lane, died on Monday, May 26, 2008 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Funeral services will be held on Thursday, May 29, 2008 at 4:00 P.M. at Butler Funeral Home with the Rev. James Barker, Rev. Donald R. Massey, and Rev. Randy Locklear officiating. Burial will follow at Roseboro...

Mrs.  Susan Newell Smith Woodlief

Mrs. Susan Newell Smith Woodlief

May 22, 2008

Fayetteville Mrs. Susan Newell Smith Woodlief, 90, of Highland House in Fayetteville passed away Thursday, May 22, 2008. She was preceded in death by her husband, Joe P. Woodlief, Sr. and a great-granddaughter, Shyloh Peace Konig. She is survived by her children, Sandra Woodlief Harn of Fayetteville and Joe P. Woodlief, Jr., of Garland; six grandchildren, twelve great-grandchildren and two...