Obituaries
Dean Russell Kolln
Mar 23, 2026
Dean Russell Kolln of Autryville. NC passed away March 23rd, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Fayetteville, NC at age 78. He was surrounded, in the days leading up to his passing, by his loving wife and children.
Dean was born on July 11, 1947, in Dennison, IA, the eldest child of Arnold Dean Kolln & Darlene Elizabeth Kolln (nee...
Luella (Laviner) Tew
Mar 23, 2026
Longs, South Carolina
Mrs. Luella (Laviner) Tew, 85 of Longs, SC, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Embrace Hospice House in Myrtle Beach, SC.
A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM at Lake Lynn Baptist Church on Saturday, March 28, 2026 with the Reverend Philip Graves officiating. The burial will follow at Holland’s...
Huey "Bucky" Fulton Dorman
Mar 23, 2026
Eastover
Huey “Bucky” Fulton Dorman, 90 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 23, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Celebration of Life service will be held at 4:00 PM Sunday, March 29, 2026 at Praise Fellowship Church of God, officiating will be Pastor Kevin Edwards and Pastor Tommy Honeycutt.
The family will receive friends from 3:00 PM to...
Shelby Jean (Fann) Spell
Mar 20, 2026
Salemburg
Mrs. Shelby Jean (Fann) Spell, 87, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Friday, March 20, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Monday, March 23, 2026 at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Kelvin Blackman and Reverend Randy Barker officiating. The burial will follow at...
David Michael Hall
Mar 17, 2026
Mr. David Michael Hall, 84, of Stedman, North Carolina, passed away on Tuesday, March 17, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
Memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Stedman Pentecostal Holiness Church, officiating will be Pastor Michael Bartlett. Burial will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.
The family will receive friends from 1:00...
Eddie Gene Norris, Jr.
Mar 16, 2026
Stedman
Eddie Gene Norris, Jr., 47 passed away on Monday, March 16, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, March 22, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Tommy Knight. Burial will follow at Norris-Hall Cemetery in Stedman.
The family will receive friends from 6:00 PM to 8:00 PM...
Clara Faye (Carter) Bryant
Mar 16, 2026
Fayetteville
Mrs. Clara Faye (Carter) Bryant, 85 went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 16, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, March 21, 2026 at Carter Family Cemetery.
Faye is preceded in death by her parents, Colon Carter and Ida Mae Melvin Carter; grandson, Chris Jackson; siblings, Don Carter, Earl...
Baby Archie Levi Moore
Mar 15, 2026
Autryville
Baby Archie Levi Moore gained his angel wings on Sunday, March 15, 2026.
A private service will be held with Reverend Lynn McLaurin officiating.
Baby Archie, the son of Chris Moore and Olivia Lockamy-Tatum was born on March 15, 2026 at 4:14 AM, weighing 4lb 11oz, in Cumberland County.
Archie leaves to cherish his memory his parents, Chris Moore and Olivia Lockamy-Tatum; and...
Frances Mae (Smith) Naylor
Mar 8, 2026
Roseboro
Frances Mae Smith Naylor of Roseboro, NC passed away peacefully on Sunday, March 8th at Chowan River Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Edenton, NC.
Born August 11th, 1928, Frances was the daughter of Lillie Mae Poston and Robert Smith and the stepdaughter of who she lovingly referred to as, "Papa Poston". Frances' early years were spent growing up in Charlotte and...
Landon Autry
Mar 5, 2026
Autryville
Mr. James Landon Autry, 85, of 328 Carroll Store Rd, Autryville, passed away Thursday, March 5, 2026, at his home. He was surrounded, as he had been over the weeks leading up to his passing, by his devoted children.
A celebration of life will be held Tuesday, March 17, at 3:00 PM, at Clement Baptist Church, with Pastor Caleb Autry and...
Richard "Bud" Schubert Sessoms, Jr.
Mar 4, 2026
Autryville
Mr. Richard Schubert “Bud” Sessoms, Jr., 60, of Autryville, went home to be with the Lord on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
A visitation for family and friends will be held from 6:00 – 8:00 PM on Saturday, March 14, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro.
Mr. Sessoms was a native of Sampson County,...
Bill Marsh
Feb 27, 2026
William Marsh, affectionately known as “Bill” passed away February 27, 2026.
He was born February 17, 1942. He lived most of his life in Stedman, NC which he called God’s Country. He served as a faithful member of Stedman Baptist Church since 1962 where he served as a deacon and in various other areas and committee's including the Baptist Men's group....
Harley Wyman Fisher
Feb 27, 2026
Autryville
Mr. Harley Wyman Fisher, 73 of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Duke University Hospital surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Evergreen Baptist Church with the Reverend Jerry Fisher officiating. The burial will follow at Evergreen Baptist...
Richard Bullard
Feb 24, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. Richard Bullard, 87, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, March 1, 2026 at Evergreen Baptist Church in Autryville with Reverend Charles Davis, Reverend Keith Dowd and Reverend Tommy Honeycutt officiating. The burial will follow at...
Carl Glenn "Tom Thumb" Hales
Feb 24, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. Carl Glenn “Tom Thumb” Hales, 70 of Roseboro, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, February 24, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Deborah Rich and Reverend David Hughes officiating. The burial will...
Terry Allen Raynor
Feb 23, 2026
El Paso, Texas
Terry Allen Raynor
Terry Allen Raynor, 66, passed away in El Paso, Texas, on February 23, 2026.
Terry was born in Fayetteville, North Carolina, and grew up in Lumberton, where he ran cross country at Lumberton High School. His love for running continued at Pembroke University, where he also competed on the cross-country team.
In 1985, Terry joined the United States...
Noter Lee Anna Short
Feb 23, 2026
Cape Coral, Florida
Ms. Noter Lee Anna (DeVane) Short, 83, formerly of White Oak, NC went to be with the Lord on Monday, February 23, 2026 at Hope Hospice surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Wednesday, March 4, 2026 at Love Grove Baptist Church in Tar Heel, officiating will be Dr. Mack Roberts. Burial will follow...
John Richard Bradford
Feb 22, 2026
Autryville
Mr. John Richard Bradford, 75, of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Village Green Health & Rehabilitation Center.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, February 27, 2026 at Corinth Baptist Church in Salemburg with Reverend Keith Smith and Reverend Leroy Wright officiating.
Mr. Bradford was born on November 9,...
Wiley Plato Faircloth
Feb 22, 2026
Autryville
Mr. Wiley Plato Faircloth, 81 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, February 22, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.
Funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, February 26, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Tommy Honeycutt. Burial will follow at Johnson Cemetery in Autryville.
The family will receive friends from...
Lonnie Edward Autry
Feb 21, 2026
In Loving Memory of Lonnie Edward Autry, Sr.
It is with deep sorrow that we share the passing of Lonnie Edward Autry, Sr., a man whose love for life knew no bounds. Lonnie, known to some as “Edward,” was born on December 25, 1942, in Sampson County, North Carolina. He peacefully transitioned from this life on February 21, 2026, in Santa...
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