Obituaries
Billy Williamson Royal
Dec 12, 2025
Chapel Hill
“Billy” Williamson Royal of Chapel Hill died at 4:45 am, Dec. 12, 2025 at the age of 98. He died peacefully at home with his wife of 46 years, Nancy Earl, and several of his children around him.
Billy was born in Salemburg on July 20, 1927, to Ranby and Carrie Royal. He was the fifth of six children, Ranby...
Dorothy Magdalene (Fox) Holland
Apr 26, 2026
Autryville
Dorothy Holland, 101 went to be with the Lord on Sunday, April 26, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
No local services will be held. Services will be handled through Rosewood-Kellum Funeral Home in Virginia Beach, VA.
She was born in New Port News, VA to the late George William Fox, Sr. and Irene Carmines Fox. In addition to her...
Carolyn Elizabeth (Holland) Wrench
Apr 26, 2026
Clinton
Carolyn Holland Wrench, passed away peacefully at home surrounded by family on Sunday, April 26, 2026, at the age of 89.
Carolyn, born March 15, 1937, in Erwin, NC, was the daughter of the late Sanford and Flora Holland. She was also preceded in death by her brothers and sisters Stacy Holland, Earl Holland, Horace Holland, Charles Holland, Evon Cockerham and...
Ret. SFC Walter Preston Howell
Apr 22, 2026
Fayetteville
Walter Preston Howell, 87 yrs, passed away surrounded by love and the legacy of a life well lived on Wednesday, April 22, 2026. A proud veteran, devoted family man, and steadfast presence in the lives of those who knew him, he will be deeply missed and forever remembered.
He served honorably in the United States Army for over 20 years, attaining...
Sadie Nunnery Bigsby
Apr 21, 2026
Stedman
Sadie Nunnery Bigsby, 88 went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, April 21, 2026 at her home surrounded by her family.
Funeral service will be held at 4:00 PM Saturday, May 2, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Chaplain Steve Bishop. Burial will follow at Stedman Church of God of Prophecy Cemetery.
The family will receive...
Louis Wayne Pender, Sr.
Apr 21, 2026
Fayetteville
Rev. Louis Wayne Pender, Sr., 82 went to be with his Lord and Savior on Tuesday, April 21, 2026.
Celebration of Life will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 25, 2026 at Stedman Church of God of Prophecy, officiating will be Pastor Roy Burton and Pastor Don Baldwin.
The family will receive friends from 10:00 AM to 11:00 AM Saturday at...
Barbara Hughes Edge
Apr 17, 2026
Fayetteville
In Loving Memory of Barbara Hughes Edge June 13, 1933 – April 17, 2026
Mrs. Barbara Hughes Edge 92 of Fayetteville, NC passed away Friday April 17 surrounded by family.
Barbara lived a life rooted in faith, guided by love, and defined by selflessness. She was a woman who didn’t simply speak about kindness—she lived it, quietly and faithfully, every single day....
Muriel Constance (Millette) Hogue
Apr 16, 2026
Muriel Constance (Millette) Hogue, 83, formerly of Woonsocket, Rhode Island, passed away on Thursday, April 16, 2026 at her home.
Services will be held at a later date.
Muriel was born in Woonsocket, Rhode Island to the late, Victor Millette and Doris Bernier Millette. She lived in Alstead, New Hampshire with her late husband, Richard Lionel Hogue for over 27 years.
In addition...
Taylor Renee Bromwell-Judy
Apr 12, 2026
Roseboro
Mrs. Taylor Renee Bromwell-Judy, 45 of Roseboro, went to be with her Lord and Savior on Sunday, April 12, 2026 at her home.
No services will be held at this time.
Mrs. Bromwell-Judy was a native of Baltimore, Maryland, the daughter of Fred Bromwell and Deena Carbaugh Woodward.
She leaves to cherish her memory her husband, Christopher Judy; two sons, Christopher Judy and...
Ret. Major Arthur Joe Douglas, Sr.
Apr 11, 2026
Stedman
Ret. Major Arthur Joe Douglas, Sr., 84, went to be with the Lord on Saturday, April 11, 2026 at his home surrounded by his family.
A Celebration of Life service will be held at 3:00 PM Friday, April 17, 2026 at Oak Grove Pentecostal Free Will Baptist Church in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor David Taylor.
The family will receive friends from...
James Richard "Ricky" Smith
Apr 10, 2026
Roseboro
Mr. James Richard “Ricky” Smith, 63 of Roseboro went home to be with the Lord on Friday, April 10, 2026 at Wake Medical Center surrounded by his family.
The funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, April 16, 2026 at Beaver Dam Baptist Church with Rev. Joshua Hughes officiating. Burial will follow in the church cemetery.
The family will receive...
Betty Lou Bullard
Apr 2, 2026
Clinton
Mrs. Betty Lou Cherry Bullard, 91, of Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at her home.
A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday, April 7, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home in Roseboro with Reverend Hampton Faircloth officiating. The burial will follow at Pleasant Union Baptist Church Cemetery.
The family will receive friends...
Maxton Eugene Faircloth
Mar 31, 2026
Stedman
Maxton Eugene Faircloth, 85 passed away on Tuesday, March 31, 2026 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center surrounded by his family.
A memorial service will be held at 2:00 PM Thursday, April 9, 2026 at Butler Funeral Home Chapel in Stedman, officiating will be Pastor Philip Nelson. Burial with military honors will follow at Lafayette Memorial Park in Fayetteville.
The family will...
Robert David Collier
Mar 30, 2026
Wade
Robert David Collier, 68, of Wade, passed away suddenly on Monday, March 30th.
A memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 18, 2026 at Bethabara Methodist Church in Autryville, officiating will Rev. Jennifer Wise. Burial with military honors at Old Bluff Presbyterian Church Cemetery.
Born March 16th, 1958 in Raleigh, North Carolina. David was the oldest of three boys....
James "Stevie" Steven Honeycutt
Mar 30, 2026
Salemburg
Mr. James "Stevie" Steven Honeycutt, 63, of Salemburg, went to be with the Lord on Monday, March 30, 2026 at his home.
A celebration of life of service will be held at 11:00 AM on Saturday, April 4, 2026 at Union Grove Baptist Church Gazebo.
The family will receive friends on Saturday, April 4, 2026 after the service in the fellowship hall.
Stevie...
Bobby Gene Autry, Sr.
Mar 28, 2026
ROSEBORO
Mr. Bobby Gene Autry, Sr., 88 of Roseboro, passed away peacefully on Saturday, March 28, 2026 at his home with his loving wife by his side.
The funeral service will be held at 3:00pm on Thursday, April 2, 2026 at Roseboro Church of God, 501 S. West Street, Roseboro, with Pastor Gil Litada, Rev. Eddie Smith, Rev. Aaron Leonard, and Bishop...
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...
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