Obituaries

Mr. Raymond Charles Blackwell, 73

Mar 11, 2018

Boiling Springs, SC

Mr. Raymond Charles Blackwell, 73 passed away Sunday, March 11, 2018 at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC surrounded by his loving family and friends. Charles was a loving husband, dedicated father and grandfather. He never met a stranger and ALWAYS put a smile on everyone's face. He enjoyed traveling and camping...

Mr. James Henry Walton, 85

Mar 9, 2018

Parkton

Mr. James Henry Walton, 85 passed away Friday, March 9, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Tuesday, March 13, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. Deborah Carlisle. Burial will follow at Mill Creek Baptist Church Cemetery in Roseboro.

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Ander "Aj" Edward Oliphant,, 26 Jr.

Mar 7, 2018

Ander "AJ" Edward Oliphant, Jr., 26 passed away Wednesday, March 7, 2018.

A celebration of life service will be held at 12:00pm Saturday, March 17, 2018 at Rivers of Living Water Church in Fayetteville.

He is preceded in death by his mother, Kimberly Edge Oliphant; and paternal grandparents, Carolyn and James Oliphant.

He...

Mrs. Helen Sue Hobbs, 65

Mar 6, 2018

ROSEBORO

Mrs. Helen Sue Hobbs, 65 of 14592 NC Hwy. 210 S., Roseboro, passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at her home.

The funeral will be held at 2:00pm Thursday, March 8, at Peters Creek Baptist Church, 13176 Peters Creek Church Road, Roseboro, with Reverend Dr. David Bays and Reverend Jason Whitfield officiating. Burial will...

Mr. Charles " Ernie" Ernest Miles, 72

Mar 6, 2018

Fayetteville

Mr. Charles "Ernie" Ernest Miles, 72 passed away Tuesday, March 6, 2018 at Haymount Rehab & Nursing Center.

Funeral service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, March 9, 2018 at Grace Baptist Church, 3901 Raeford Rd., Fayetteville, officiating will be Rev. Billy Shaw. Burial will follow at Fisher Cemetery in Stedman.

The...

Mr. Randolph Bennett James, 90

Feb 20, 2018

SALEMBURG

Randolph Bennett James, 90, passed to his eternal home on February 20, 2018. Randolph, or more lovingly called, RB or Randy, was born in Surry County, Virginia on September 9, 1927 to Albert and Essie James.

He was raised a farmer’s son and valued agriculture at its highest. Randolph proudly served his country with...

Mr. Ammie Lee Royal, 94

Feb 20, 2018

GREENSBORO

Ammie Lee Royal died on February 20, 2018 at Spring Arbor in Greensboro, NC after a long illness. Lee was 94. Spring Arbor staff were kind and loving caretakers of Lee for three years. Lee was born on October 19, 1923 and grew up in the eastern North Carolina village of Salemburg. His parents were Ranby...

Mrs. Alma Jean Atkins, 77

Feb 19, 2018

Fayetteville

Mrs. Alma Jean Atkins, 77 of Fayetteville, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Saturday at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman with Dr. Kelly Bullard officiating. Burial will follow in the Lafayette Memorial Park.

Mrs. Atkins was a...

Wilbur Gene Yarborough, 73

Feb 19, 2018

CLINTON

Mr. Wilbur Gene Yarborough, 73 of 120 Southwood Drive, Clinton, passed away Monday, February 19, 2018 at Mary Gran Nursing Center.

Born August 17, 1944 in Dillon, SC, he was the son of the late Willie David and Claudia Herring Yarborough. He worked as a Carpet Installer.

He is survived by two...

Mr. Ransom Earl Hairr, 72

Feb 18, 2018

Fayetteville

Mr. Ransom Earl Hairr, 72 passed away Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

The family will receive friends from 7:00pm to 9:00pm Wednesday, February 21, 2018 at the funeral home.

He is preceded in death by his parents, Howard Hairr and Mary Westbrook Hairr; and a daughter, Beth...

Ms. Lori Arlene Geary, 51

Feb 16, 2018

Salemburg

Ms. Lori Arlene Geary, 51, of Salemburg, passed away February 16, 2018 at Myrtle Beach, SC.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00 pm Tuesday, February 20, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel with Rev. Rick McAfee officiating. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

She is preceded in death by her parents,...

Mrs. Phyllis Rose Hyatt, 64

Feb 15, 2018

Eastover

Mrs. Phyllis Rose Hyatt, 64 passed away Thursday, February 15, 2018 at Bethesda Health Care Facility.

She was born April 26, 1953 in Cumberland County to the late Ferman Minson Hairr and Clister Taylor Hairr.

Funeral services will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, February 18, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating...

Mr. William Bruce Autry, 92

Feb 11, 2018

Stedman

William Bruce Autry departed this world for his heavenly home just as dawn was breaking on Sunday morning, February 11, 2018, at the age of 92. He was a United States Army Veteran serving his country during World War II.

Bruce is preceded in death by his father, Reverend Perry G. Autry and mother,...

Mr. Richard Dwayne Bullock, 50

Feb 9, 2018

Stedman

Mr. Richard Dwayne Bullock passed away at his home, on Friday, February 9, 2018 due to a long illness.

Services will be held at 3:00pm Friday, February 16, at Butler Funeral Home Chapel.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 2:45pm Friday at the funeral home prior to the service.

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Ms. Jerrie Ann Smith, 57

Feb 8, 2018

Fayetteville

Ms. Jerrie Ann Smith, 57 passed away Thursday, February 8, 2018 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

Funeral services will be held at 12:00pm Friday, February 16, 2018 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Pastor Samuel Pope. Entombment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park Mausoleum.

She is preceded in death...

Mr. Jimmy Morris Hall, 76

Feb 7, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. Jimmy Morris Hall, 76 of 567 Libbie Road, Autryville, passed away Wednesday, February 7, 2018 at UNC Hospital.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, February 10, at Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, with Bishop Warren H. Barfield, Sr. and Reverend Lutrell Spell officiating. Burial will follow...

Mr. Bobby Leonard Carter, 66

Feb 6, 2018

STEDMAN

Mr. Bobby Leonard Carter, 66 of Stedman, passed away Tuesday, February 6, 2018 at his home.

He was born August 31, 1951 in Wilson County and was the son the late Frank Henderson and Elsie Baldree Carter. He was a Veteran of the Vietnam War having served in the US Marine Corp.

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Mrs. Thelma Joyce Gregory, 78

Feb 5, 2018

AUTRYVILLE

Mrs. Thelma Joyce Gregory, 78, of 184 Madelin Lane, Autryville, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at her home.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Friday, February 9, at Butler Funeral Home, 401 W. Roseboro Street, Roseboro, with Rev. John Blackmon officiating. Burial will follow at Fayetteville Memorial Cemetery.

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Mr. Royce Carey Fann, 83

Feb 5, 2018

ROSEBORO

Mr. Royce Carey Fann, 83 of 270 Garden Lane, Roseboro, passed away Monday, February 5, 2018 at Southwood Nursing Center.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Thursday, February 8, at Piney Green Missionary Baptist Church, 6040 High House Road, Salemburg, with Rev. Donald Keith Carter and Rev. Bryan N. Strickland officiating....

Mrs. Violet Hall Tatum, 85

Jan 29, 2018

BENSON

Mrs. Violet Hall Tatum, 85 of Benson, passed away Monday, January 29, 2018 at Universal Healthcare in Lillington.

The funeral service will be held at 3:00 pm Friday, February 2, at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church, 740 Zoar Church Road, Salemburg, with Rev. Donald Carlyle and Rev. Donnie Barbour officiating. Burial will follow...