Obituaries

Grace Johnson Tew

Grace Johnson Tew

Jul 26, 2025

Stedman

Mrs. Grace Johnson Tew, 83, passed away peacefully at home in the community of Stedman, NC, where she had deep roots, surrounded by her family on Saturday, July 26, 2025.

Born in Cumberland County to Landon Edgar Johnson and Carolyn Holmes Johnson, Grace spent her entire life in Stedman, where she took special delight in the beauty of nature—wandering gardens, parks,...

William "Dick" Paul Kellum

William "Dick" Paul Kellum

Jul 25, 2025

Stedman

William “Dick” Paul Kellum, 82 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025 at Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Tommy Knight. Burial will follow at Sandy Horne Cemetery in Autryville.

The family will receive friends from...

Barbara Ann Verrier

Barbara Ann Verrier

Jul 25, 2025

Autryville

In Loving Memory of Barbara Verrier

Barbara Ann (Hall) Verrier, 78 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 25, 2025 surrounded by her family.

Funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, July 28, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Jay Faircloth and Rev. Dennis Guy. Burial will follow at Halls Methodist Church...

Patricia Elaine Johnson

Patricia Elaine Johnson

Jul 24, 2025

Autryville

Ms. Patricia Elaine Edwards Johnson, 81 of Autryville went home to be with the Lord on Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh.

The funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 29, 2025 at Hall’s Methodist Church with Rev. Jennifer Wise and Rev. Andy Wood officiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive...

Ingram James "Jimmy" Vinson

Ingram James "Jimmy" Vinson

Jul 23, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Ingram James “Jimmy” Vinson, 59 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, July 23, 2025 at his home.

No services will be held.

Jimmy was a native of Cumberland County, the son of Donnie Hartswell “D.H.” and Christine Smith Vinson. He was preceded in death by his parents; and his sister, Donna Vinson Atkins.

He is leaves...

Mary Butler Johnson

Mary Butler Johnson

Jul 22, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Mary B. Johnson of 2120 Carry Bridge Road, Autryville passed away peacefully on Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Southwood Nursing Home in Clinton.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Johnson-Brock Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

The family will receive friends 2:00 to 2:45 PM on Sunday, July 27, 2025 at...

Billy Roland Sessoms

Billy Roland Sessoms

Jul 21, 2025

Stedman

Mr. Billy Roland Sessoms, 83 passed away on Monday, July 21, 2025 at Bethesda Healthcare Facility in Eastover.

Funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, July 24, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Bishop Bryan Strickland. Burial will follow at Mount Carmel Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM...

Benjamin Franklin "Goodie" Spell

Benjamin Franklin "Goodie" Spell

Jul 18, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Benjamin Franklin “Goodie” Spell, 88 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, July 21, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church with Rev. Shawn Berryhill officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends...

Michael "Mike" Durand Outlaw

Michael "Mike" Durand Outlaw

Jul 18, 2025

Eastover

Michael “Mike” Durand Outlaw, 86 went to be with the Lord on Friday, July 18, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Tuesday, July 22, 2025 at Salem Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Gil Wise.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to 2:50 PM Tuesday at the church prior...

Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth

Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth

Jul 13, 2025

Fayetteville

Mrs. Kathy Diane (Averitte) Culbreth, 74, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, July 13, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, July 18, 2025 at Lebanon Baptist Church with Reverend Tommy Knight and Reverend Tommy Honeycutt officiating. Burial will follow at Judson Baptist Church Cemetery...

Lieutenant Timothy "Tim" Dale Loughman

Lieutenant Timothy "Tim" Dale Loughman

Jul 4, 2025

Lieutenant Timothy “Tim” Dale Loughman, 61 passed away on Friday, July 4, 2025 at Valley Hospice House surrounded by his family.

Tim was born on November 10, 1963, in Havre, Montana, to missionary parents whose deep faith shaped the foundation of his life. He grew up alongside his beloved siblings, Mark and Faith, in a home rooted in service, compassion, and...

Henry George Koehler III

Henry George Koehler III

Jun 28, 2025

 Cedar Creek

Mr. Henry George Koehler, III, of Cedar Creek, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 28, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, July 3, 2025 at Cedar Creek Baptist Church. The burial will follow in the church cemetery. 

George was a native of New York. He was...

Carolyn Lee Steedly

Carolyn Lee Steedly

Jun 26, 2025

Fayetteville

Mrs. Carolyn Lee Steedly, 87 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 26, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, July 27, 2025 at Second Baptist Church (522 Person St., Fayetteville, NC 28301).

Carolyn was born in Sampson County to the late Robert E. Lee and Betty Daughtry Lee....

Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams

Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams

Jun 25, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Elsie Rose (Renner) Williams, 81 of Roseboro went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Southwood Nursing Center surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, June 30, 2025 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

Mrs. Williams was a native of Sampson County. She...

Roy Franklin "Frankie" Bullard

Roy Franklin "Frankie" Bullard

Jun 21, 2025

Salemburg

Mr. Roy Franklin “Frankie” Bullard, 57, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, June 21, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, June 25, 2025 at Evergreen Baptist Church with Pastor Charles Davis, Pastor Keith Dowd, and Pastor Tommy Honeycutt officiating. The burial will follow at...

Ivey Hoover Hall, Sr.

Ivey Hoover Hall, Sr.

Jun 20, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Ivey Hoover Hall, Sr., 95, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 20, 2025 at The Gardens of Roseboro.

A private graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Tuesday, June 24, 2025 at Roseboro Cemetery with Pastor Bill Vines officiating.

Mr. Hall was a native of Sampson County, the son of Samuel Bryant Hall and...

Douglas Eric Pruitt

Douglas Eric Pruitt

Jun 16, 2025

Fayetteville

Douglas Eric Pruitt, 54 passed away on Monday, June 16, 2025 at his home.

Graveside service with military honors will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, July 25, 2025 at Sandhills State Veterans Cemetery in Spring Lake.

The family will receive friends from 11:00 AM to 1:15 PM Friday at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman prior to the graveside service.

Douglas is preceded...

William Perry Faircloth

William Perry Faircloth

Jun 12, 2025

Wade

William Perry Faircloth, 85 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, June 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A Celebration of Life Service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, June 15, 2025 at Oak Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. David Taylor and Dr. Rev....

Edith Ray (Norris)  Johnson

Edith Ray (Norris) Johnson

Jun 10, 2025

Eastover

Mrs. Edith Ray (Norris) Johnson, 84 of Eastover, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, June 10, 2025 at Bethesda Health Care Facility surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, June 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Andy Wood...

Donald Glenn Lewis

Donald Glenn Lewis

Jun 7, 2025

Fayetteville

Donald Glenn Lewis, 72 passed away on Saturday, June 7, 2025 at UNC Rex Healthcare.

Graveside service will be held at 2:30 PM Thursday, June 12, 2025 at Wiley Autry Cemetery, officiating will be Pastor Jerry Hood.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 2:00 PM Thursday at the funeral...