Obituaries

Dec 6, 2016

Fayetteville

Robert "Bobby" Edward O'Neal, 66 passed away Tuesday, December 6, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born September 19, 1950 in Cumberland County to the late, Edward O'Neal and Elderd Randolph O'Neal.

Bobby was a big truck mechanic for Carolina By Products for 20 years and he worked for...

Dec 3, 2016

SALEMBURG

Mr. Grover Grantham, 93 of 100 N.E. Main Street, Salemburg, passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at his home.

He was born in Sampson County to the late Ruth and Mary Mallie Knowles Grantham. He is also preceded in death by his first wife, Ruby Naylor Grantham; second wife, Trecia Street Grantham; and three...

Dec 3, 2016

Fayetteville

Jessica Rosemary Lowery, 28 passed away Saturday, December 3, 2016 at Duke Medical Center.

She is preceded in death by her father, Stevie Lowery; grandfather, Doc Britt and grandmother, Ethel Mae Locklear.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Wednesday, December 7, 2016 at Eastside Church of God, officiating will be Apostle...

Dec 2, 2016

Eastover

Paul Wayne Smith, 75 passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at his home surrounded by his family.

He was born in Cumberland County to the late Paul W. Smith and Mamie E. McLaurin Smith. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by a daughter, Deborah Lynn Smith and a brother, Geddie...

Dec 2, 2016

Stedman

Roxanne Marie Chute, 64 of 5020 High Branch Court, passed away Friday, December 2, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in St. Paul, Minnesota to the late Archie Chute and Irene Kober Chute.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 pm Saturday, December 17, 2016 at Butler...

Dec 1, 2016

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. Alford Lee Brewington, Sr., 67 of 2119 Halltown Road, Autryville, passed away Thursday, December 1, 2016 at his home.

He was born on September 26, 1949 in Sampson County and is preceded in death by his father, James Hardy Brewington; and brother, Hardy Linwood Brewington. He was a Vietnam Veteran of the U.S....

Nov 30, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE

Mr. Charles Laverle Cain, Sr., 86, of 636 Dennis Harold Simmons Road, Fayetteville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at North Carolina State Veterans Home in Fayetteville.

He was born on May 16, 1930 in Bladen County and is preceded in death by his parents, Rufus Alpine and Bessie Rice Cain; daughter, Tammy Rovay...

Nov 30, 2016

AUTRYVILLE

Mrs. Magdaline Autry Bass, 97 of 398 Howard Road, Autryville, passed away Wednesday, November 30, 2016 at Whispering Pines Nursing and Rehabilitation Center in Fayetteville.

She was born on April 30, 1919 in Sampson County and is preceded in death by her parents, Henry and Mittie Holland Autry; and husband, Eddie Bass.

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Nov 25, 2016

Roseboro

Mrs. Alice "Coop" Willis Barts, 73 of 2633 Old Mintz Hwy, passed away Friday, November 25, 2016 at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

She was born in Sampson County to the late Aaron Willis and Juanita Cooper Willis. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband of almost 50...

Nov 24, 2016

Clinton Mrs. Annie Laura Owens Riner, 91 of 5450 Garland Highway, died Thursday, November 24, 2016 at Sampson Regional Medical Center. A graveside service will be held at 3:00pm Sunday, November 27, 2016 at Sunrise Memorial Gardens with the Rev. Andy Wood and Neill Westerbeek officiating. Mrs. Riner was born in Scotland County on March 8, 1925 to the...

Nov 21, 2016

Fayetteville

Harold Lee Melvin, Sr., 82 of 7171 Cedar Creek Road passed away Monday, November 21, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

He was born in Cumberland County to the late Harvey Melvin and Pauline Melvin. He was also a United States Air Force Veteran.

A memorial service with military honors will...

Nov 20, 2016

Fayetteville

Howard Wayne Skipper, 64 of Fayetteville.

The sun rose on April 25, 1952 and the sunset on November 20, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Wednesday, November 23, 2016 at Cumberland Union Baptist Church, 6957 Tabor Church Road, officiating will be Rev. John Blackman, Jr. Interment will follow in the...

Nov 19, 2016

Raleigh

Mrs. Edna Earl Lamm Tew, 79 of Raleigh, passed away Saturday, November 19, 2016 at Wake Assisted Living in Raleigh.

Funeral services will be held at 2:00pm Tuesday, November 22, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. Paul Honeycutt. Interment will follow at Union Grove Baptist Church Cemetery in Salemburg.

Nov 18, 2016

Stedman

Lavone Johnson, 72 passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.

She was born in Harnett County to the late James Felton Stewart and Thelma Messer Stewart. She is also preceded in death by her son, Mark Stewart; her grandson, Mark Stewart, Jr.; sister, Flonnie Page; and brothers, Ozzie and...

Nov 18, 2016

AUTRYVILLE

Mr. Rayford Duncan Hardison, 80 of 1474 Leroy Autry Road, Autryville, passed away Friday, November 18, 2016 at Rex Healthcare in Raleigh.

He was born March 8, 1936 in Johnston County and is preceded in death by his parents, Jermon “J.B.” and Sarah Lee Hardison; his wife of 62 years, Mary Horne Hardison; daughter,...

Nov 15, 2016

ELIZABETHTOWN

Mr. Phillip M. "P.M." Gooden, 78 of 278 Willard Tatum Road, Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center.

He was born on July 12, 1938 in Bladen County and is preceded in death by his parents, Linzie and Ella Mae Miller Gooden; and daughter, Donna Gooden. He worked with Ford...

Nov 15, 2016

FAYETTEVILLE

Mrs. Margie Horne Ivey, 76 of Fayetteville, passed away Tuesday, November 15, 2016 at Carolina Rehab in Fayetteville.

Funeral services will be held at 1:00pm Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel, officiating will be Rev. John Peverett. Interment will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park.

The family will receive friends...

Nov 14, 2016

Stedman

John "Pat" Patrick McCall, 76 passed away Monday, November 14, 2016.

Funeral services will be held at 11:00am Thursday, November 17, 2016 at Cokesbury United Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Michael Elliott and Rev. Gerald Williams. Interment will follow at McCall Family Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 6:00pm to...

Nov 11, 2016

Stedman

Carlton Anthony Beaty, Jr., 68 passed away Friday, November 11, 2016 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

A memorial service will be held at 3pm Sunday, November 13, 2016 at Stedman Baptist Church, officiating will be Dr. Phil Spears.

The family will receive friends from 2:00pm to 2:50pm Sunday at...

Nov 7, 2016

Wilmington

Mr. Oliver Lee Beatty, 75 passed away Tuesday, November 7, 2016.

Graveside service will be held at 2:00pm Friday, November 11, 2016 at Roseboro Cemetery, officiating will be Rev. Andy Wood.

He was born in Sampson County to the late, Boyce Lee Beatty and Irene Ezelle Beatty. He was also the owner...