Obituaries

Clifton R. Barefoot, 48 Clifton Ray Barefoot, 48, of Durham died recently. He was preceded in death by his parents, Rossie B. and Iva M. Barefoot; a sister, Dean Strickland; and brothers, Junior Barefoot and Jerry Barefoot. A private graveside service will be held Tuesday at Devotional Gardens. Survivors include a son, Jonathan Barefoot of Garland; daughters, Whitley Gail Barefoot ...

SAMPSON SHERIFF’S REPORTS • Tajone Lamont Thompson, 26, of the 400 block of Jacobs Street, Clinton, was arrested and charged with possession of a controlled substance on jail premises, simple possession of a Schedule IV controlled substance and failure to appear. He was taken to the Sampson County Detention Center and placed under a $5,500 secured bond. • Ruben Davis, ...

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 ...

OBITUARIES

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 ...

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); ...

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 ...

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.

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.

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.