Obituaries

May 15, 2018

APEX

In Love and Appreciation Frances Maye Thomas Tew, loving wife of Weston Leo Tew for 61 years, died on Tuesday, May 15, 2018. She was 93 years old. She lived in Raleigh, NC, for 22 years until the death of her husband in 2003. She lived in Wake County and briefly in Alamance County before spending...

May 13, 2018

Stedman

Mr. Robert "Bobby" Stancil Fisher, 73 passed away Sunday, May 13, 2018.

No services will be held at this time.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Stancil Bullock Fisher and Salome Vernell West Fisher.

Bobby loved his family and friends, and was always there when anyone needed him....

May 12, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Miss Mary Elizabeth Johnson, 39 of Autryville, passed away Saturday, May 12, 2018 at Wake Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, May 17, at Johnson-Brock Cemetery, Autryville Road, Autryville, with Rev. Deborah Carlisle officiating.

She was born July 5, 1978 in Sampson County and was a homemaker....

May 10, 2018

Roseboro

Lacye Bailey Harris Owen, 80, died peacefully on May 10, 2018 at her home in Roseboro, North Carolina surrounded by her loving family. Lacye was born July 1, 1937, in Fayetteville, North Carolina to Lacie Bailey and Edgar L. Harris. Lacye was raised in Bay Leaf, North Carolina by Delilah (Mama Bailey) Brogden Bailey and a...

May 7, 2018

Autryville

Mrs. Karen Lou Stephens, 75 passed away Monday, May 7, 2018 at Cumberland Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, May 10, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Dr. Jeff Burkhardt. Burial will follow at Fisher Cemetery.

The family will receive friends at the...

May 7, 2018

ROSEBORO

Edward Earl Edge was born on September 16, 1938 to the late Troy and Rosie Jane Horne Edge. He departed his earthly life on May 7, 2018.

He was a mechanic for many years and loved fishing and traveling.

Earl was married to the late Jessie Mae Bullard for 1 year. He...

May 6, 2018

Eastover

Mr. Larry Don Smith, Sr., 81 passed away Sunday, May 6, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside service will be held at 11:00am Wednesday, May 9, 2018 at Lafayette Memorial Park West, 6701 Raeford Road, Fayetteville, NC 28304. Officiating will be Walt Latham and Robert Nunnery.

Don was a...

Apr 27, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Wyatt Andrew Fisher, age 3 of Autryville, became an Angel with Jesus on Friday, April 27, 2018 at UNC Hospital.

Our precious Wyatt came into our lives as a surprise and was much needed. To know him was to love him. Wyatt had a smile and personality that was infectious. He was so lovable...

Apr 27, 2018

ROSEBORO

Mrs. Blanche Olive Anderson, 82 of Roseboro, passed away Friday, April 27, 2018 at the SECU Hospice House in Smithfield.

Services will be held at a later date.

Butler Funeral Home of Roseboro is serving the family.

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Apr 27, 2018

SALEMBURG

Kathleen J. Royal, 92, passed away April 27, 2018. Mrs. Royal along with her husband, Stacy, owned and operated Stacy's Food Center in Salemburg for many years before she was Secretary for Salemburg Elementary School from 1968 to 1990.

She is preceded in death by her parents, Marvin and Josephine Johnson, loving husband, Stacy...

Apr 22, 2018

Stedman

Ms. Darlena McLamb Tubbs, 70 passed away Sunday, April 22, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was the daughter of the late Fontella & Buck McLamb. She was also preceded in death by two brothers, Larry Douglas and Delbert; sisters, Delores Thornton & Faye Jeffries.

Darlena had a heart of...

Apr 21, 2018

Autryville

Ret. MSGT Mr. Warren "Von" Lavon Crain, 71 passed away Saturday, April 21, 2018 surrounded by his family.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Friday, April 27, 2018 at Long Branch Baptist Church, 2868 Minnie Hall Road, Autryville, officiating will be Pastor Richard Spell. Burial with full military honors will follow at Maxwell...

Apr 19, 2018

Fayetteville

Mr. Joseph "Joe" Clarence Jackson, 87 went to be with the Lord Thursday, April 19, 2018 at his home surrounded by his family.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Monday, April 23, 2018 at Cumberland Memorial Gardens, officiating will be Rev. Richard Robinson.

The family will receive friends from 12:30pm to...

Apr 17, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Mary Alice Johnson, 85, whether you knew her as Mary Alice or Tennie, she went home to be with her Lord on Tuesday, April 17, 2018.

She was born May 29, 1932 to parents, Henry C. and Nellie B. Rambeaut. She was the ninth child of ten.

She was preceded in death...

Apr 13, 2018

SALEMBURG

Mr. Richard Keith “Ricky” Tanner, of Salemburg, died Friday, April 13, 2018 at Rex Hospital.

He was born in Sampson County on February 13, 1955 to the late James F. and Lillian Crowson Tanner.

Following in his father’s footsteps, he worked as an electrical contractor, (Ricky Tanner Elec. Service). He loved boating,...

Apr 12, 2018

SALEMBURG

Mrs. Janice Larue Warren, 84 of Salemburg, passed away Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

The funeral will be held at 2:00pm Sunday, April 15, at Salemburg Baptist Church, 300 N. Main Street, Salemburg, with Rev. John Adams officiating. Burial will follow at Salemburg Cemetery.

Born April 1, 1934...

Apr 11, 2018

ROSEBORO

Mrs. Thelma Evelyn Benton, born October 11, 1937 to her parents, George and Naomi Carter, entered Heaven's gates on April 11, 2018 to receive her robe and crown.

Evelyn was a loving wife to her husband, Marvin Benton, who preceded her in death in 1995. She was also preceded in death by one grandson,...

Apr 11, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Mrs. Margaret Jewell New Guy, 77 of Autryville, passed away Wednesday, April 11, 2018 at Autumn Care of Fayetteville.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, April 13, at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery, 2300 Pleasant Union Road, Roseboro, with Reverend Bryan Strickland officiating.

Born January 16, 1941 in Sampson...

Apr 9, 2018

Autryville

Mr. Johnny Hair Jackson, 57 passed away Monday, April 9, 2018.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Thursday, April 12, 2018 at Concord Baptist Church, officiating will be Rev. Larry West. Burial will follow at the church cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 1:00pm to 2:45pm Thursday at the church...

Apr 8, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. John Irvin Autry, 93 of 537 Irvin Road, Autryville, went home to be with his Lord and Savior on April 8, 2018.

The funeral will be held at 2:00pm Saturday, April 14, at Clement Baptist Church, 6175 Maxwell Road, Autryville, with Reverend Dr. James E. Dees, Jr. and Reverend Dr. Brian Autry officiating....