Mr. Albert Thomas, Jr., 61, of 7529 NC Hwy 41 E., Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence. Albert was born August 28, 1961, in Bladen County to Albert Milton Thomas and wife Joyce Hall Thomas. Albert enjoyed a career as a Truck Driver working for himself. In addition to his father: Albert Milton Thomas, Albert is preceded in death by both sets of grandparents: James Marion Hall and wife Evelyn Hall; John Douglas Thomas and wife Mary Merritt Thomas. A...

Mr. Bernard “Jule” McKoy, 62, of 177 Center St., Garland, passed away on November 08, 2022, at his residence.  Mr. Bernard McKoy was born on August 12, 1960, to the late Annie F. McKoy and Alfonso Carter. He departed this life on November 8, 2022. Bernard attended Garland High School, graduating in 1978. While in school, he played basketball and received a scholarship to attend Southeastern Community College in Whiteville, NC. He later attended the Kentucky School of...

Mr. David Beatty Sr., 95, of 6615 NC Hwy. 210 East, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC. David was born November 25, 1926, in Bladen County to the late Jim & Eddie Ann Beatty. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and later had a career as a Logger in the Timber Industry. In addition to his parents David is preceded in death by five brothers: Bennie Burney; Jermiah Beatty; James “Buddy” Beatty; John Beatty; and Will...

“Leo” Hopson, 78, died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 15.  Leonard Tatum Hopson, Jr. was born in Lima, Peru, to Leonard and Mary Heloise Reid Hopson.  He attended The American School of Lima, San Marcos Military Academy, TX, (1957-60), and graduated in 1963 from Sewanee Military Academy, TN, where he had been on the cross country, tennis and soccer (1963 captain) teams. He loved telling jokes and stories.  He was a devoted sports fan with a...

 On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Miles Lewis Cashwell, Sr, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and papa, passed away peacefully in Boone, NC, at the age of 84. Born to Doris Rich and Eddie Chervis Cashwell, April 5, 1938 in Sampson County; ML was raised with a dedication to hard work and determination.  As a multi-sport athlete at Garland High School (’56), he began noticing a beautiful girl who also attended GHS. Ivy Patricia Coble Cashwell was 2 years his...

Mr. Millard Gerald Jernigan, 74, of 1617 Bull Street, Garland, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville. Millard was born on April 15, 1948, in Bladen County to the late Lacy and Florence Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Earl Jernigan; Jerry Jernigan; and Glenn Jernigan, and three sisters: Janice Smith; Patricia Peterson; and Bonnie Bivens. Millard worked for many years in the Timber Industry as a...

Mr. Jose Roberto Flores, 41, of 3854 Old Mintz Hwy., Roseboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Jose was born July 05, 1981, in Mexico to Jose Flores and Carolina Flores.  He worked as a Transporter in the Car Industry. He is preceded in death by his mother: Carolina Flores. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, October 03, 2022, at Carter Funeral Home Chapel. Mr. Flores is survived by his father: Jose...

John L. Foss, 75, of 309 Lisbon Bridge Rd., Garland, went to be with the Lord with his family around him on Saturday, September 10, 2022. John was born March 21, 1947, in Orleans County, NY, to the late Leo (Bud) & Elizabeth Foss. John worked at Eastman Kodak up until he retired and soon afterward moved to NC. He farmed on his NY home property and was the owner of J & P Furnaces with his wife. He worked at Taylor Manufacturing up until he became sick.  John was a beloved member...

Mrs. Dorether Washington Lesane, 87, 616 North Chapel St., St. Pauls, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham, NC.  Dorether was born March 09, 1935, in Bladen County to the late Armie Washington Sr. and wife Beatrice Long Washington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Billy Lesane, five brothers: Hazel Washington; Carnell Washington; Armie Washington Jr.; Hector Andrews; James Simpson, and one sister: Katie...

Mr. James Lonnie Davis, 75, of 309 Kenneth Carter Rd., Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. James was born September 05, 1947, in New Hanover County to the late Lonnie and Ruth Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-sister: Virginia McKeithin. James enjoyed a long career as a Supervisor with Cape Craft Furniture Company. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 08, 2022,...