Obituaries

James "Frank" Franklin Williams

Jun 11, 2021

Wade

Mr. James "Frank" Franklin Williams, 87 went to be with the Lord on Friday, June 11, 2021 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, June 16, 2021 at Clement Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Scott Keith.  Burial with military honors will follow at...

Frances "Fran" Labouisse (Howe) Smith

Jun 9, 2021

Wade

Frances Labouisse Smith (Fran), 54, of Wade, NC passed away on June 9, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC after a courageous five-and-a-half-year battle with breast cancer.

Her battle with cancer showed her courage in facing life challenges with a smile, enjoying life to the fullest. No matter what was...

Deborah Elizabeth (Williams) Martinez

Jun 7, 2021

MOUNT OLIVE Mrs. Deborah Elizabeth Williams Martinez, 56 of Mount Olive, passed away Monday, June 7, 2021. The funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, June 9, 2021 at Bonnetsville Church of God of Prophecy, 3497 Roseboro Highway, Clinton, with Bishop Jeff Stewart, Reverend Larry S. Williams and Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating.  Burial will follow at Stedman Church...

Susan Ellen Barrick

Jun 6, 2021

Susan Ellen Barrick, 81, of Fayetteville, passed away peacefully on June 6, 2021. Susan was born in Detroit, Michigan, on Halloween, which of course was her favorite holiday.

Susan was a remarkable woman who has left her family and friends touched by her compassion and creativity. Susan never missed an opportunity to send a card or letter...

Lonnie Jane (Fisher) Hales

Jun 4, 2021

Roseboro

Mrs. Lonnie Jane Fisher Hales, 88 passed away on Thursday, June 4, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Steve Reeves officiating. The burial will follow at William and Lonnie Fisher Hales...

Graham Dixon Fann, Jr.

Jun 3, 2021

ROSEBORO Mr. Graham Dixon Fann, Jr., 77 of Roseboro, passed away on Thursday, June 3, 2021 at his home. The funeral service will be held at 11:00am on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 395 Vander Road, Salemburg, with Reverend Larry McCarty and Reverend Marc Walters officiating.  Burial will follow in the Church Cemetery. Mr. Fann...

Justin Ellis Jackson

Jun 2, 2021

Fayetteville

Mr. Justin Ellis Jackson, 33 passed away on Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, June 7, 2021 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman. The burial will follow at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery. The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM – 1:50 PM...

William J Tippett

Jun 2, 2021

Roseboro

Mr. William J Tippett, 69 of Roseboro passed away on Tuesday, June 2, 2021 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, June 6 at the Simpson Family Cemetery with Rev. Tim McQueen officiating.

William was a native of Sampson County, the son of Charles Howard and...

Hubert Hall

Jun 1, 2021

Autryville

Mr. Hubert Hall, 83 of Autryville passed away on Monday, June 1, 2021 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Facility in Goldsboro.

A graveside services will be held at 11:00 AM Friday, June 4 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens in Salemburg with Rev. Donald Keith Carter officiating.  There will be a walk through viewing on Thursday,...

Bettie Jean (Cannon) Seals

May 29, 2021

Stedman

Mrs. Bettie Jean (Cannon) Seals, 62 passed away on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at her home surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Wednesday, June 2, 2021 at Hillcrest Cemetery in Newton Grove, officiating will be Rev. Travis Hoke.

The family will receive friends at the...

Carol (Horne) Smith

May 28, 2021

ROSEBORO

Mrs. Carol Horne Smith, 75 of Roseboro passed away at her home on Friday, May 28, 2021.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, June 4 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Tim McQueen and Rev. Richard Smith officiating.  Burial will follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive...

Henrietta Norris Medlock

May 27, 2021

Gray's Creek

Henrietta Norris Medlock, 73 of 2323 Yarborough Road, passed away on Thursday, May 27, 2021 at her home.

Henrietta was a native of Gray's Creek, the daughter of the late Henry and Bessie Helms Norris.  She was a homemaker and a devoted employee of Sunray Sales Inc. for nine years.

Visitation...

Elton B Lambert

May 26, 2021

Stedman

Elton B. Lambert, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 30, 2021 at Clement Baptist Church.  Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM to...

Kinchen Walton Barnes

May 26, 2021

Stedman

Mr. Kinchen Walton Barnes, 83 passed away on Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Golden Years Nursing Home.

A graveside service will be held 11:00 AM on Saturday, May 29 at Fisher Cemetery with the Pastor DWayne Smith officiating. The family will receive friends after the service in the cemetery.

Mr. Barnes was...

Kenneth Martin Sessoms

May 25, 2021

Roseboro

Mr. Kenneth Martin Sessoms, 70 of Roseboro passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at the Veteran Affairs Medical Center in Durham.

A memorial service will be held at 5:00 PM Saturday, May 29 at Mill Creek Baptist Church with Rev. Tom Hayes and Devin Millen officiating. Burial follow in the church cemetery. The...

Charles Reuben Smith

May 25, 2021

Linden

Mr. Charles Reuben Smith, 65 passed away on Tuesday, May 25, 2021 at his home.

A memorial service will be held at 4:00 PM on Wednesday, June 2 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Hurley Smith.

Mr. Smith was a native of Cumberland County, the son of James Reuben...

Vicky Dell Hall

May 24, 2021

Autryville

Ms. Vicky Dell Hall, 61, of Autryville passed away on Monday, May 24, 2021 at Wayne Memorial Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, May 30 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Tim McQueen officiating.  Burial follow in the church cemetery.  The family will receive friends from 2:00 PM...

Robert Henry Cashwell

May 24, 2021

Autryville

Mr. Robert Henry Cashwell, 82, of Autryville passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at his home.

The graveside service has been changed to 11:00 AM Friday, May 28 at Autryville Cemetery with the Reverend Andy Wood. The family will receive friends following the service.

Mr. Cashwell was a native of Sampson...

Cecil Daniel Pilkerton

May 23, 2021

Fayetteville

Cecil Daniel Pilkerton, 63 passed away on Sunday, May 23, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Services will be held at a later date in Maryland.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC  28391.

James Daniel Thornberg

May 22, 2021

Fayetteville

James Daniel Thornberg, 71 passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Carolina Rehab Center of Cumberland.

Private service will be held at a later date.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home, 6535 Clinton Road, Stedman, NC  28391.