Obituaries

Montgomery "Monty" Hobart Holden, Sr.

Apr 19, 2020

Autryville

Montgomery Hobart Holden Sr. 75 passed away peacefully at his home in Autryville, NC on Sunday April,19, 2020.   His final days were spent at home surrounded by his family and friends that Monty had touched in some way though out his life.

A memorial service will be held at 3:00 pm Thursday, June 18,...

Frank Dewey James

Apr 15, 2020

Lumberton

On April 15, 2020 Frank Dewey James of Lumberton, NC passed away just hours short of his and his wife, Nancy's 59th wedding anniversary.  He served his country for 21 years in the United States Navy, where he retired as GMG Chief Petty Officer.  He then retired from working at the Newport News Shipbuilding Dry Dock...

William Edward Autry

Apr 15, 2020

AUTRYVILLE Mr. William Edward Autry, 87 of Autryville, passed away on Wednesday, April 15, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. He was born on July 20, 1932 in Sampson County to William Butler and Bettie Florence Capps Autry.  He was preceded in death by his parents; son, Isaac Lamar Autry; and brother, Robert Eugene Autry.  He worked as a...

William "Bit" Skipper

Apr 14, 2020

William "Bit"  Skipper, 52 passed away Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A private memorial service will be held by the family in light of the government restrictions.

He is preceded in death by his father, William Franklin Skipper; mother, Lola Stedman Skipper; brothers, Wayne, James "Peg" and Johnny Skipper; and...

Ronnie Bee Brewington

Apr 13, 2020

ROSEBORO

Mr. Ronnie Bee Brewington, 57 of Roseboro, passed away on Monday, April 13, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center. He was born on May 27, 1962 in Harnett County and was the son of Randall Bee and Ida Belle Melvin Brewington.  He was preceded in death by his parents; and daughter, Tracy Belle Brewington.  He...

Margaret Ann (Swinson) Edwards

Apr 12, 2020

Roseboro

Mrs. Margaret Ann Edwards, 83 of Roseboro passed away on Sunday, April 12, 2020 at the UNC Rex Healthcare.

A private service for the family will be held on Thursday at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Rev. W. O. Reiber officiating. Burial will be at Wayne Memorial Park in Goldsboro.

Mrs....

Alecia Maria (Spence) Jaibat

Apr 11, 2020

Athens, TN

Alecia "Maria" Spence Jaibat, 51, of Athens, TN and formerly of Autryville, NC passed away Saturday, April 11, 2020 at Erlanger Medical Center in Chattanooga.

Maria was a native of Autryville, North Carolina and longtime resident of McMinn County. She was a daughter of the late Doyl Lee Spence of Wausau, Florida.

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Donna Lee (Alfano) Chase

Apr 11, 2020

Autryville

Mrs. Donna Lee Alfano Chase, 69 passed away on Saturday, April 11, 2020 at her home.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 P.M. Tuesday, April 14, 2020 at George Horne Cemetery with Rev. Ricky Spell officiating.

Mrs. Chase was a native of Hope Mills and the daughter of the late...

Leevon Hairr

Apr 9, 2020

Salemburg

Mr. Leevon Hairr, 85 of Salemburg passed away on Thursday, April 9, 2020 at the Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 11 at Zoar Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Kelvin Blackman officiating.

Mr. Hairr was a native of Sampson County, the...

Lacy Fisher

Apr 6, 2020

Mr. Lacy Fisher, 86 passed away Monday, April 6, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A memorial service will be held at a later date.

Services entrusted to Butler Funeral Home of Stedman.

Charline (Rose) Oravec

Apr 4, 2020

GARLAND Mrs. Charline Rose Oravec, 77, of Garland, NC passed away on April 4, 2020 at her home. Mrs. Oravec was born September 24, 1942, a native of Washington, D.C., and the daughter of Dorothy and Dellwood Rose.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Stanley Tom Oravec. They were married on September 24, 1983 and were married...

William Stanley Gabbard

Apr 4, 2020

Roseboro

Mr. William Stanley Gabbard, 76 of Roseboro passed away on Saturday, April 4, 2020 at the Kitty Askins Hospice Center.

No services will be held.

Mr. Gabbard was a native of Preble County, Ohio, the son of the late Stanley and Anna Roberta Gabbard. He was a veteran of the US Navy...

Offie Benny Tew, Iii

Apr 3, 2020

Salemburg

Mr. Offie Benny Tew, III, 72 of Salemburg passed away on Friday, April 3, 2020, at the UNC Rex Hospital.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, April 5 at Salemburg Cemetery with Rev. John Adams, Pastor James Neal and Mr. Ken Curvin officiating.

Mr. Tew was a native...

James Reuben Smith

Mar 29, 2020

Mr. James Reuben Smith, 94 passed away Sunday, March 29, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

The family will have a private service.  A memorial service will be held at a later date.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Sidney Smith and Gertude Bullard Smith; first wife, Mary Smith; sisters,...

Donald Ray Autry

Mar 27, 2020

Mr. Donald Ray Autry, 77 passed away Friday, March 27, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Graveside service will be held at 1:00pm Tuesday, March 31, 2020 at Minson Williams Cemetery, Autryville, officiating will be Pastor Kelly Bullard.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Kay Livingston Autry and Wixie Wrench Autry; wife,...

Shirley Gray (Steed) Holder

Mar 26, 2020

SALEMBURG Mrs. Shirley Gray Steed Holder, 82 of Salemburg, passed away peacefully on March 26, 2020. Shirley was born on February 6, 1938 in Sampson County.  She was the daughter of William R. G. and Mamie Steed.  She was raised by Charlie Bailey and Willie Lewis, and Bessie Holland.  Shirley was preceded in death by her parents; her caregivers;...

Jeffery Aaron Faircloth

Mar 24, 2020

Four Oaks

Mr. Jeffery Aaron Faircloth, 57 of Four Oaks passed away on Tuesday, March 24, 2020 at the UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

A graveside service will be held on Friday at 2:00 PM at Salemburg Pentecostal Freewill Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Bryan Strickland officiating.

Mr. Faircloth was a native of...

Danny Ray Cannady

Mar 21, 2020

Salemburg

Mr. Danny Ray Cannady, 68, of Salemburg passed away on Saturday, March 21, 2020 at home.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Monday, March 23 at Elizabeth Missionary Baptist Church Cemetery with Rev. Eddie Smith officiating.

Mr. Cannady was a native of Sampson County, the son of Leonidas Cannady...

Betty Lou (Tyndall) Hall

Mar 17, 2020

Stedman

Mrs. Betty Lou Tyndall Hall, 77, of Stedman passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2020 at the Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Mrs. Hall was native of Sampson County, the daughter of Wilbert and Elma Hairr Tyndall. She was preceded in death by her parents; son, Roy Keith Hall, grandson, Bret West and a...

Bette Cox

Mar 12, 2020

Roseboro

Mrs. Bette Cox, 80 of Roseboro passed away on Thursday, March 12, 2020 at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Monday, March 16 at Peters Creek Baptist Church with Dr. David Bays officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery

Mrs. Cox was a native of Coledale,...