Obituaries

Apr 19, 2025

Mills River

Ms. Geneva Renee Daniels, 57 of Mills River, NC passed away on Saturday, April 19, 2025 in Asheville.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, April 28, 2025 at Old Mill Church of God in Roseboro with Rev. Andy Wood officiating.

The family will receive friends at the...

Apr 14, 2025

Wade

Joel Daniel Royal June 16, 1938 – April 14, 2025 Joel Daniel Royal, a beloved husband, father, grandfather, and decorated veteran, passed away peacefully on April 14, 2025, surrounded by the love of his family. He was 86 years old. Joel is survived by his devoted wife of 58 years, Lenora Royal. Together, they built a...

Apr 12, 2025

Long Island, NY

Mr. Carl Hollingsworth, 86, was born on May 10, 1938 in Sampson County, NC.

He was the son of Odell and Emmaline Hollingsworth; He was preceded in death by his parents; and brother, Tom Hollingsworth.

He is survived by his wife, Norma of Long Island, NY; sons, Carl Hollingsworth, Jr....

Apr 11, 2025

Willie Lee Hart Warren ("Billie")

March 31, 1928 – April 11, 2025

Willie Lee Hart Warren, affectionately known as "Billie," passed away peacefully on April 11, 2025 in Thomasville, North Carolina, at the age of 97.

Born on March 31, 1928, in Oxford, North Carolina, Billie was a woman of immense talent, faith,...

Apr 10, 2025

In loving memory of Candace L. Peters. With hearts full of love and gratitude, we celebrate the life and legacy of Candace L. Peters, a devoted nurse, beloved wife, mother, aunt, and fierce nurturer of many, who passed away peacefully on Thursday April 10, 2025 at the age of 57.

The family will receive friends from 4:00...

Apr 4, 2025

Stedman

Mrs. Victoria Elizabeth (Powers) Allen, 68 of Stedman, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, April 4, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

No Services will be held.

Mrs. Allen was born on April 8, 1956 in Oakland, Maryland. She was the daughter of Joseph and Mary...

Apr 4, 2025

Stedman

With heavy hearts, we announce the passing of our beloved uncle, Jack Fairfield Crumpler, of Stedman, NC. He passed away peacefully on April 4,2025 at the age of 77.

A visitation will be held at 3:15 PM Sunday, April 13, 2025 with a Celebration of Life service to follow at 4:00 PM at Stedman...

Apr 4, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. James Jacob Deisher, 74 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 4, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

No services will be held at this time.

Mr. Deisher was a native of Reading, PA.  He was the son of the late Paul and Erna Deisher....

Mar 31, 2025

Stedman

Ms. Betty Catherine Williams McCall, 82 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 31, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, April 3, 2025 at Cokesbury Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood.  Burial will follow at McCall Family Cemetery.

Mar 29, 2025

Autryville

Mr. Danny Edward Strickland went to be with the Lord on Saturday, March 29, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 1, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Reverend Shawn Berryhill officiating. The burial will follow at the church cemetery....

Mar 28, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Gwendolyn “Gwen” Elaine (Hall) Campbell, 77 of Autryville went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, March 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

No Service will be held at this time.

Mrs. Campbell was a native of Sampson County, the daughter of Harvey and Vernadell Hales Hall....

Mar 28, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Helen Elizabeth Bozeman Miller, 92 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025 at the Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 5, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. Hampton Faircloth officiating.  Burial will...

Mar 28, 2025

Autryville

Ms. Doris Elestine Hall, 90 went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 28, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Caleb Autry and Rev. Rufus Autry, Jr.  Burial...

Mar 26, 2025

Stedman

Patsy “Pat” Maxwell, 89, of Stedman, was called to her eternal home by her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, March 26, 2025.

A service honoring Pat’s life will be held at 1:30 PM Monday, March 31, 2025, at Stedman Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. James Atkinson.  A private burial will follow.

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Mar 25, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Juanita Aguilar Faircloth, 76, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, March 25, 2025 at Betsy Johnson Hospital.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, March 30, 2025 at Elizabeth Baptist Church with Reverend Michael Faircloth officiating. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

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Mar 23, 2025

Autryville

Rev. Raymond Lewis Burkart, 69 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Sunday, March 23, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Ray’s Life will be held 2:00 PM Thursday, March 27, 2025 at Salem Methodist Church in Eastover.  The family will receive friends from...

Mar 18, 2025

Stedman

Mr. James Henry Starling, Sr., 79 of Stedman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Valley Hospice House surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, March 22, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with the Reverend William Hall...

Mar 17, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Oscar Wade Simmons, 71 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Monday, March 17, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, March 20, 2025 at Holland’s Chapel Pentecostal Holiness Church with the Pastor Daniel Lewis officiating. The...

Mar 16, 2025

Wade

Mr. Jimmy Taylor Lucas, 86 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, March 16, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, March 19, 2025 at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery.

Jimmy is preceded in death by his parents; Jack Lucas and...

Mar 15, 2025

Salemburg

Mr. Junie Mack Hairr, 78 of Salemburg went home to be with his Lord on Saturday, March 15, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, March 18, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Berryhill and Rev. Adam Capps officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.