All Obituaries

Mary Maple Smith Martin, seventh child born to  George Lile Smith and Fercie Crumpler Smith February 20, 1926 in Autryville (Cumberland County), North Carolina  passed away peacefully on  June 9, 2021 at Haymount Rehabilitation and Nursing Center in Fayetteville, North Carolina.  She and her siblings grew  up  and worked on a large family owned farm  where they grew cotton, tobacco, corn and other crops.  She was preceded in death by her...

Mother Luerene Howard Melvin, daughter of the late Harry & Rena Howard was born June 12, 1925 in Salemburg, NC.  She attended Sampson County School until 6th Grade. She worked on the farm, and later she was the Family & Neighbor  Babysitter for many years. She married James Nathaniel Melvin on April 17, 1943, who precede her in death May 13, 2001. They shared 58 wonderful years together. To this union 10 children were born. Two sons, Barry and Walter Melvin, One daughter,...

Age 77-of 738 Bunting St., Clinton died Saturday, June 5, 2021 at Novant Health Center in Charlotte, NC.  Graveside: Saturday, June 12, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Kornegay Family Cemetery in Newton Grove, NC Public Walkthrough: Saturday, June 12, 2021 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Butler & Son Funeral Services, Clinton. Masks are required to attend viewing and graveside. Graveside will be live-streamed through Butler & Son Funeral Home Facebook page.  Butler & Son Funeral...

Our beloved Melvin Whitener name was called and entered into eternal rest Monday, May 31, 2021. Melvin made a peaceful transition at home.  He was born on December 12, 1938 at home in Beacon, NY. He was the son of the late Henry and Mazzie Whitener. He was the first born of four children with three sisters. His wife, Angela Whitener proceeded him in death.  Melvin received his education at Beacon High School in Beacon, NY where he participated in football in which he inducted...

Age 91-  of 400 Southwest St., Roseboro, NC died Thursday, May 27, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center.  Graveside Service: Saturday, June 5, 2021 at 1:00 pm at Roseboro Cemetery, Marion Amos Rd., Roseboro, NC  Public Walkthrough: Saturday, June 5, 2021 11:30 am to 12:30 pm at Butler & Son Funeral Home, Roseboro, NC Masks are required to attend graveside and walkthrough. Service will be live-streamed through Butler & Son Funeral Home Facebook Page.  Butler...

Age-38 formerly of Elizabethtown, NC died Monday, May 10, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville,  NC. Graveside Service: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Norwood-Lizzie Richardson Cemetery in Elizabethtown, NC at 1:00 pm.  Public Walkthrough: Sunday, May 16, 2021 at Butler & Son Funeral Home, Roseboro, NC from 11:00 am to 12:15 pm.   Masks are required to attend graveside service and viewing. Graveside service will be live-streamed through Butler & Son...

Age-79, 452 Richard Rd. Salemburg,N.C. died Monday 5/3/21 at his  home. Graveside services will be Monday 5/10/21 at 12:30 pm at Roseboro Cemetery. Public walk through visitation 11:00 am until 12:00 noon. Mask and social distancing are required. Butler & Son Funeral Home, Roseboro,N.C.

On Sunday, May 2, 2021 at 2:30pm, you opened the gates and softly called him home. Zachariah Holding, son of the late Sandford L. Holding and Jessie Pearl Mangum Holding was born on January 23, 1939 in Granville County, NC.  He was raised in Granville County and attended Granville County Schools.  Zachariah, lovingly known as “Zeke” to all who knew him, was a understanding family man, caring uncle, great friend, impassioned minister, concerned neighbor, and fair...

Roy Edward McMillion, son of William A. and Ida Belle (Bennett) McMillion was born December 28, 1945 in Clinton, NC; the fourth of twelve children. He took his wings on April 27, 2021. Roy received his formal education from Baltimore City Public Schools. In 1967, he  enlisted in the United States Army, giving the best of his service to his country. After being honorably discharged, Roy was employed by the City of Baltimore until his retirement in 2008. Roy was well known throughout...

Sarah Ruth Garner was born in Sampson County on November 19, 1936, to her loving parents, Ruth and Sarah Williams. She was raised in the community of Kitty Fort, and attended Pleasant Grove High School. A native North Carolinian all her life, Sarah was employed in textiles, working at Morganite and Fieldcrest—in the areas of carpeting, auto, mechanical and electronic parts.  But where her true love really resided, was with her...