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SAMPSON SHERIFF’S REPORTS

SAMPSON SHERIFF’S REPORTS • Bradley Justin Watts, 34, of the 300 block of Cabbage Patch Road, Clinton, was arrested and charged with possession of meth precursor chemicals, interfering with an electronic monitoring device and felony probation violation. He was taken to the Sampson County Detention Center and placed under a $150,000 secured bond. • Connie Nicole Butler of the 2000 ...

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William J. Williams, 69

William J. Williams, 69 William Jerry Williams, 69, of 102 Crawford Road, Coats, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Johnston UNC Healthcare, Smithfield. Arrangements will be announced by Rose & Graham Funeral Home, Coats.

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Dora M. Savage, 75

Dora M. Savage, 75 Dora Mae Savage, 75, of 245 Tranquility Lane, Knightdale, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Rex Hospital, Raleigh. The family will receive friends at the home of her brother, William Simon, 325 Hillcrest Drive, Willow Spring. Arrangements will be announced by Dafford Funeral Home, Angier.

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Daphne M. Maness, 52

Daphne M. Maness, 52 Daphne McNeill Maness, 52, a resident of Universal Healthcare, 1995 E. Cornelius Blvd., Lillington, formerly of Dunn, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016, at Central Harnett Hospital, Lillington. Arrangements will be announced by Dafford Funeral Home, Dunn.

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Jennifer T. Martin, 34

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Jennifer T. Martin, 34 Jennifer Marie Thompson Martin, 34, of Lillington died Sunday, June 5, 2016. She was born Feb. 8, 1982, to Mark Herrin and the late Cheryl Roberta Thompson Herrin. She enjoyed trips to the mountains and the beach. A memorial service will be held 11 a.m. Saturday at O’Quinn-Peebles- Phillips Funeral Home Chapel with the Rev. Danny ...

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Owen H. Williamson Jr., 61

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Owen H. Williamson Jr., 61 Owen Henry Williamson Jr., 61, of 106 Happy Trails Drive, Angier, died Tuesday, June 7, 2016. He was born June 9, 1954, in Bladen County to the late Owen Henry Sr. and Elneeta Caulk Williamson. He was preceded in death by his wife, Betty Jo Williamson; and a daughter, Amie Redell Williamson. Mr. Williamson was ...

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DUNN POLICE REPORTS

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DUNN POLICE REPORTS • Kathy Marie McArthur, 35, of Dunn was charged with identity theft for giving a fictitious name to police after she was stopped for shoplifting. According to reports, Ms. McArthur attempted to conceal several items of women’s clothing in her purse and a shopping bag at the Belk store in Dunn May 12. She told police she ...

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Lency G. Ashby, 96

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Lency G. Ashby, 96 Lency G. Ashby, 96, of 1260 Firelane Road, Bunnlevel, died Saturday, June 4, 2016, at Universal Healthcare, Lillington. Funeral services will be held 1 p.m. Friday at Dafford Funeral Home Chapel, 707 E. Edgerton St., Dunn, by Elder Adrian Ingram. Burial will be at Resthaven Cemetery, Dunn. Survivors include daughters, Yvonne Holley and Lorraine Gunn (John); ...

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Jaguars’ 4×400 Finishes Season Victorious

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Jaguars’ 4×400 Finishes Season Victorious By AL MYATT Sports Editor The Overhills 4×400-meter relay team saved its best for last in the NCHSAA 4-A meet in Greensboro at North Carolina A& T. In the concluding event of the final class state meet, the Jaguars held off a closing push by Hoke County for first place in 3 minutes, 19.10 seconds. ...

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