Obituaries

Jul 23, 2021

Stedman

Jerry Pasley Cashwell, Sr., 85 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021.

Services will be private for the family.  A memorial service will be announced at a later date.

Jerry was born in Sampson County to the late Johnny Cashwell and Sylvia Fields Cashwell.  In addition to his...

Jul 23, 2021

Thomaston, GA

Ms. Joan (Bryant) Gardner, 90 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Liberty Commons Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Whiteville.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 25, 2021 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church Cemetery, officiating will be Rev. Michael Shook and Rev. Ray...

Jul 23, 2021

Roseboro

Ms. Laura McPhail Williams, 96 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 23, 2021 at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

The family will announce services at a later date.

Mrs. Williams was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of Marcellus and Vira Parker McPhail.  She was preceded in...

Jul 22, 2021

Garland

Mr. Eugene “Gene” Beasley, 93 passed away on Thursday, July 22, 2021.  He was born on August 6, 1927 in Laurinburg, NC.  Prior to his retirement, he worked in textile mills and as a part time security guard in the Bennettsville, SC, area.  He retired with his late wife, Edna Hales Beasley to Garland, NC in...

Jul 19, 2021

Newport News, VA

On Monday, July 19, 2021, 1st Class Petty Officer Norman Johnson Martin, Went home to Jesus at the age of 71. Norman was born on October 1, 1949 in Tar Heel, North Carolina, to the late James Walter and Thelma Martin of Tar Heel, NC. Norman followed his heart and joined the U.S. Navy...

Jul 19, 2021

Fayetteville

Mr. Marlin Jasper Tew, 90 passed away on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Cumberland Village Assisted Living.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, July 23 at Galilee Holiness Church with Chaplin John Blackmon officiating.

Mr. Tew was a native of Cumberland County, the son of John Nelson...

Jul 19, 2021

Stedman

Ms. Mable Louise Autry, 90 went to be with the Lord on Monday, July 19, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Wednesday, July 21, 2021 at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating will be Rev. Allen Mayo and Rev. Jon Oliver.  Burial...

Jul 19, 2021

Stedman

Marguerite Winfree Carter, age 92, went to be with her Lord July 19, 2021 at the Carolina Inn, Fayetteville, NC, where she had been a resident for six years.  She was predeceased by her husband of sixty-five years, Lester G. Carter, Jr.  She is survived by her daughter Beverly and husband Dr. Philip Spears, son Rev....

Jul 15, 2021

Autryville

Mr. Harrison Tyler Lambert, 29 passed away on Thursday, July 15, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, July 21 at Spring Branch Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Hampton Faircloth officiating.

Mr. Lambert was a native of Cumberland County, the son of Terry...

Jul 14, 2021

Autryville

Mr. Ricky Garrett Faircloth, 36 of Autryville passed away on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Saturday, July 17 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Eddie Smith and Rev. Jeff Bartlett officiating.  Burial will follow in the Ed...

Jul 14, 2021

Autryville

Andrew "A.B." Brance Faircloth, Jr., 75 went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, July 14, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

Funeral service will be held 11:00 AM Saturday, July 17, 2021 at Long Branch Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Ricky Spell.  Burial with United States Air Force Honors will...

Jul 11, 2021

Fayetteville

Mr. Bobby Earl Tanner, 74 of Fayetteville passed away on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at his home.

A  graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 17 at Peniel Pentecostal Holiness Church Cemetery with Rev. Andy Wood officiating.  There will be a walk through viewing on Friday from 1:00 PM - 5::00...

Jul 11, 2021

Stedman

Ms. Clethie Autry Hall, 84, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 11, 2021 at Duke University Hospital in Durham.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 16, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Ricky Spell.  Burial will follow at...

Jul 6, 2021

Stedman

Ms. Lummie Joanne Horne Creswell, 67 of Stedman passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at her home surrounded by her loving family and friends.

A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 10 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. John Blackman, Jr.

Ms. Creswell...

Jul 6, 2021

Godwin

Mr. Thomas Colon Hall, 86 of Godwin passed away on Tuesday, July 6, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 10 at Clement Baptist Church with Rev. Scott Keith and Rev. Alan Roberts officiating.  Burial will follow in the Baptist Chapel Church Cemetery.  The family...

Jul 5, 2021

Stedman

Ms. Rebecca "Becky" Beaty Szymendera, 42 passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday, July 10, 2021 at Stedman Baptist Church.

Becky is preceded in death by her father, Carlton Beaty.  The most important aspect of life to Becky was her...

Jul 3, 2021

Roseboro

Mr. Robert Lurell Blake, 73 of Roseboro passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at the Brian Center in Clayton.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, July 7 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Eddie Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the Roseboro Cemetery.  The family will...

Jul 3, 2021

Eastover

Ms. Delois Evon Simmons, 75 passed away on Saturday, July 3, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be at 1:00 PM on Thursday, July 8, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Mike Cummings.  The family will receive friends after the memorial service.

Jul 2, 2021

Roseboro

Mrs. Mary Ann Summerford Bottoms, 74 passed away on Friday, July 2, 2021 at Mary Gran Nursing Center.

Mary was born in Newport News, Virginia and relocated to North Carolina where she became a die-hard NC State Wolfpack and NASCAR/Jeff Gordon fan.

Mary worked at the NCDMV, BB&T, and as a bookkeeper...

Jun 29, 2021

Roseboro

Willie Joyce (Sessoms) Faircloth, 80, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, June 29, 2021 with her family by her side.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, July 3, 2021 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Joey Dockery and Rev. Michael Shook.  Burial will follow in the...