Obituaries

Newton Wardlaw Scott, III

Newton Wardlaw Scott, III

Sep 12, 2025

Haw River

Mr. Newton Wardlaw Scott, III, 80 of Haw River went home to be with the Lord on Friday, September 12, 2025 at his home.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM on Thursday, September 18, 2025 at Forsyth Memorial Park in Winston Salem, NC with Rev. Andy Wood, officiating.

The family will receive friends from 12:30 – 1:00 PM...

Christopher Paul Edwards

Christopher Paul Edwards

Sep 12, 2025

Autryville

Mr. Christopher Paul Edwards, 41 of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Friday, September 12, 2025.

A funeral service will be held at 3:30 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Clinton Community Church in Clinton with Reverend Mark Fields officiating. The burial will follow at Clinton Cemetery.

The family will receive friends from 2:00 to 3:30 PM...

Connie Arlene Couri

Connie Arlene Couri

Sep 10, 2025

On September 10, 2025, the world lost a bright light when Connie Arlene Couri of Autryville, NC passed away at the age of 57. We celebrate the joy, love and laughter Connie shared with all who knew and loved her.

The family will receive friends from 1:00 PM to 1:50 PM Monday at the funeral home prior to the service.

Funeral service...

Faye Lewis Anderson

Faye Lewis Anderson

Sep 10, 2025

Mrs. Faye Lewis Anderson, 82 went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Praise Fellowship Church of God in Fayetteville, officiating will be Pastor Kevin Edwards. Burial will follow at Hope Mills Cemetery...

Linda Margaret (Smith) Jackson

Linda Margaret (Smith) Jackson

Sep 10, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Linda Margaret (Smith) Jackson, 76 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Duke Medical Center surrounded by family. 

A celebration of life service will be held at 3:00 PM on Sunday, September 14, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Billy Bass officiating. A private entombment will be...

Ricky Clay "Smoke" Faircloth

Ricky Clay "Smoke" Faircloth

Sep 10, 2025

Clinton

Mr. Ricky Clay “Smoke” Faircloth, 65 of Clinton, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Wake Medical Center.

A graveside service will be held at 10:00 AM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Salemburg Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church Cemetery with the Reverend Donald Keith Carter officiating.

Smoke was a native of Sampson County, the...

Mollie Frances (Autry) Sessoms

Mollie Frances (Autry) Sessoms

Sep 10, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Mollie Frances (Autry) Sessoms, 79 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Wednesday, September 10, 2025 at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Bishop Bryan Strickland officiating. The burial will follow at Mt. Carmel Church of...

Trudy Ann (Dillinger) Burr

Trudy Ann (Dillinger) Burr

Sep 9, 2025

Polkton, NC

Ms. Trudy Ann (Dillinger) Burr, 79 of Polkton, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, September 16, 2025 at Anson Memorial Park, 40 Lake Park Drive, Wadesboro, NC  28170 with the Reverend Andy Wood officiating.

Trudy was...

Brandon River Carter

Brandon River Carter

Sep 9, 2025

Autryville

Mr. Brandon River Carter, 30 of Autryville, went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 9, 2025 at his home.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, September 13, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with the Reverend Tommy Honeycutt officiating. The burial will be a private service for the family.

The family will...

Pepe Gerard Swanson-Aguilar

Pepe Gerard Swanson-Aguilar

Sep 5, 2025

WILMINGTON

Mr. Pepe Gerard Swanson-Aguilar, 43, of Wilmington, went to be with the Lord on Friday, September 5, 2025 at UNC Hospitals in Chapel Hill.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Thursday, September 11, 2025 at Basilica Shrine of St. Mary in Wilmington, NC. The burial will be at 1:00 PM on Friday, September 12, 2025 at Lafayette...

Jimmy Ray Cook

Jimmy Ray Cook

Sep 4, 2025

STEDMAN

Mr. Jimmy Ray Cook, 78, of Stedman went home to be with his Lord and Savior on Thursday, September 4, 2025 at his home surrounded by his loving family.

A celebration of life service will be held at 6:00 PM on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Praise Fellowship Church of God with Pastor Kevin Edwards officiating.

The family will receive friends from...

Filena Fay(e) (Dowless) Carson

Filena Fay(e) (Dowless) Carson

Sep 2, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Filena Fay(e) (Dowless) Carson, 73 of Autryville, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by family and friends.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Saturday, September 6, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Dennis Guy and Larry McCarty. The burial...

Debra Gayle Beasley

Debra Gayle Beasley

Sep 2, 2025

Debra Gayle (Johnson) Beasley, 72, of Fayetteville, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, September 2, 2025 at her home surrounded by her family. The loss of her personality, grit, and spunk will be felt for years to come. Most of all, the absence of the love she had for those around her will leave a void in the...

Bessie Mae Jones Bullard

Bessie Mae Jones Bullard

Aug 29, 2025

Bessie Mae Jones Bullard, 90 went to be with the Lord on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Morning Star Special Care Unit in Fayetteville.

Funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Rev. Gary Horne. A viewing will be held Sunday at the funeral home starting at...

Stephanie Marie Mullins-Heath

Stephanie Marie Mullins-Heath

Aug 29, 2025

Stephanie Mullins - Heath (aka Birdie) 44 of the Cedar Creek community in Fayetteville, NC went home to be with the Lord after a long courageous battle with cancer on August 29, 2025. She was born in New Port News Virginia on February 23, 1981. She was the only child of Douglas and Vickie Mullins.

Stephanie was a single mom of...

Rebah McLaurin Page

Rebah McLaurin Page

Aug 28, 2025

Mrs. Rebah M. Page, 92 went to be with the Lord on Thursday, August 28, 2025 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by her family.

A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 31, 2025 at Salem Methodist Church, officiating will be Rev. Gil Wise. Burial will follow in the church Cemetery.

The family will receive...

Henrietta Forsythe

Henrietta Forsythe

Aug 24, 2025

Autryville

Mrs. Henrietta Fann Forsythe, 75, of Autryville, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh surrounded by her family.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Friday, August 29, 2025 at Zoar Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church with Reverend Kelvin Blackman officiating. The burial will follow at Beulah Methodist...

Kenneth Ray Grantham, Sr.

Kenneth Ray Grantham, Sr.

Aug 24, 2025

Roseboro

Mr. Kenneth Ray Grantham, Sr., 74, of Roseboro, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, August 24, 2025 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton with his family by his side.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Wednesday, August 27, 2025 at Freedom Baptist Church with Reverend Adam Capps officiating. The burial will follow at Freedom...

Phyllis Ann Jackson

Phyllis Ann Jackson

Aug 20, 2025

Phyllis Ann Jackson (née Dawsey), 68, passed away suddenly on August 20, 2025, in Fayetteville, North Carolina. Born on April 7, 1957, in the same city she called home throughout her life, Phyllis was a daughter, mother, grandmother, sister, and friend.

A proud graduate of Douglas Byrd Senior High School, Phyllis remained rooted in her community into her early life. Her...

Marshall Harold Faircloth

Marshall Harold Faircloth

Aug 20, 2025

Fayetteville

Mr. Marshall Harold Faircloth, 72 passed away on Wednesday, August 20, 2025 at VA Medical Center.

Graveside service with military honors will be at 3:00 PM Sunday, August 24, 2025 at T.J. Hall Cemetery (170 South River Road, Autryville), officiating will be Rev. Scot McCosh.

Marshall was born in Cumberland County to the late, Albert Payton Faircloth and Sallie Catherine (Huckabee) Faircloth....