Obituaries

Feb 15, 2025

Wade

Mrs. Vara Alice (Fillyaw) Sheppard, 81, went to be with her Lord on Saturday, February 15, 2025 surrounded by her family. She is preceded in death by her parents, Leon and Vernie Fillyaw; daughter, Louise Stephens; grandson, Marius Hathaway; and sister, Agnes Tally. Church attendance was very important to Vara. She was a longtime member of...

Feb 13, 2025

It is with heavy hearts that we announce the passing of Toni, who departed from this world on      February 13, 2025 at the age of 83.  Toni was a beloved mother, grandmother, wife and sister and was also a cherished friend to many.  She was born on March 15, 1941, in Columbia, South Carolina and passed on February 13,...

Feb 12, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Christopher Douglas Grady, 60, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, February 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Michael Shook officiating. The burial will follow...

Feb 7, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Sylvia Kaye (Simmons) Austin, 71 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Friday, February 7, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital.

A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, February 22, 2025 at Mintz Baptist Church. Lunch will be served in the fellowship hall after the service.

Feb 6, 2025

Stedman

Cornell Richard Lanning, 76 passed away on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A memorial service with military honors will be held at 4:00 PM Wednesday, February 12, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. James Atkinson.  The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to...

Feb 4, 2025

Roseboro

Mrs. Dorothy Lee (Hall) McClenny, 82 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, February 9, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating. The burial...

Feb 4, 2025

Salemburg

Mrs. Christine Tyndall Holland, 95, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 peacefully at her home.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Freedom Baptist Church with Pastor Adam Capps and Pastor Bryan Strickland officiating. Burial will follow at Zoar...

Feb 4, 2025

Wade

Grayson Ronald Hester, 70 passed away at his home on Tuesday, February 4, 2025 surrounded by his family.

Memorial service will be held at 6:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Charles Taylor.  The family will receive friends from 5:00 PM to 5:50 PM Saturday...

Feb 3, 2025

SALEMBURG

Mrs. Lessie Ann Parker, 84, of Salemburg, went home to be with the Lord on Monday February 3, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Thursday, February 6, 2025 at Mt. Moriah United Methodist Church with Reverend Andy Wood and Reverend Chris Butler officiating. The...

Feb 1, 2025

Autryville

Ms. Gaydell Parker Turner, 94 passed away peacefully at her home surrounded by her family on Saturday, February 1, 2025.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, February 7, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Bryan Strickland.  Burial will follow at Sandy Horne Cemetery in Autryville....

Feb 1, 2025

Stedman

Mrs. Juanita Fouts Brittingham, 94 went to be with the Lord on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Hope Mills Retirement Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 8, 2025 at Stedman Church of God of Prophecy, officiating will be Rev. Roy Burton, Rev. Donald Baldwin, Rev. Louis Pender and Rev....

Jan 30, 2025

Autryville

Mr. Robert Wayne Tanner, Jr., 54 of Autryville went to be his Lord and Savior on Thursday, January 30, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM on Monday, February 3, 2025 at Pleasant Union Baptist Church with Reverend Joey Dockery, Reverend Andy Wood, Reverend...

Jan 28, 2025

Stedman

Mrs. Judy Brock Johnson, 63, of Stedman, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Sunday, February 2, 2025 at Macedonia Holiness Church with Pastor Ronnie Johnson and Pastor Jerry Groves officiating.  Burial...

Jan 28, 2025

Stedman

Virgil Gray Bunce, 77 passed away on Tuesday, January 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, January 30, 2025 at Bethany Oasis Church Cemetery, officiating will be Pastor Eddie Williams.

The family will receive friends from 12:00 PM to 12:50 PM...

Jan 26, 2025

Fayetteville

Bonnie Autry Lee, 86 passed away on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Liberty Commons Nursing and Rehabilitation Center of Johnston County.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Louis Pender. Burial will follow at Maxwell Cemetery in Autryville....

Jan 25, 2025

Stedman

Mr. Leslie June Hall, 85, of Stedman, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Saturday, January 25, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 Noon on Saturday, February 1, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Joshua Hughes officiating. The burial...

Jan 24, 2025

Godwin, NC

Mr. Billy Gerald Peterson, 81, of Godwin, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, January 24, 2025 at his home surrounded by his family.

A funeral service will be held at 11:00 AM on Monday, January 27, 2025 at Baptist Chapel Church with Pastor Tre Wiggins and Pastor James Laster....

Jan 23, 2025

Fayetteville,

Byron McNeil Bullard (Neil), age 76, of Fayetteville, NC, died of cancer on January 23rd, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Hospital.

Born December 30, 1948 in Roseboro, NC, Byron was the oldest son of the late Aaron and Clementine (Horne) Bullard. A 1968 graduate of Stedman High School, his education continued until he was...

Jan 22, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Sondra Gail (McLamb) Tew, 66 of Autryville went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, January 22, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center with her Hal by her side.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, January 25, 2025 at Union Grove Baptist Church, 395 Vander Road, Salemburg,...

Jan 20, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Steven Edward Stallings, 61 of Roseboro went to be with the Lord on Monday, January 20, 2025 at his home.

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, January 26, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

The family will...