Mr. Fred Douglas Best, 90, of 2314 Big Piney Grove Rd. Clinton, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 19, 2020 at the Durham VA Medical Center in Durham, NC. Mr. Best was born March 25, 1930 in Pitt Co., NC the son of the late Wesley Woodard and Corrine Best.  Mr. Best was a U.S. Army Veteran, having served in the Korean War.  He was preceded in death by two brothers, Wesley Woodard, Walter Woodard, one sister, Gladys Herring, and a grandchild, Kayleigh Middlebrooks. Mr. Best is...

Mr. Isidro "Shortie" Roman Barrera, 38 of Tyndall Lane, Garland died Monday September 07, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton. Mr. Barrera was born January 29, 1982 in Acapulco, Guerrero, Mexico. Mr. Isidro leaves to cherish his memory: his father; Asencion Roman, his mother; Lucia Barrera, his uncle; Max Barrera, his daughter; Galilea Sanchez and many friends. Mr. Isidro proudly worked for Garland Farm Supply for 12 years, in those years he made a good friend;...

Mr. Tracy Wendell Cowan Sr., 64, of 4648 McNeil Rd, Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Mr. Cowan was born July 25, 1956 in Sampson County to the late Ivey E. Cowan and Esther Highsmith Cowan. Mr. Cowan graduated from Union High School in 1974 and went on to serve in the US Army in 1978 with the 612th Quarter Master Company Parachute Rigger 43E. After the military he worked for Lundy Packing Company and Cargill for...

Sarah Matthews, born May 14, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Vassie Leroy Matthews and Annie Lillian Peterson Matthews. She was the second oldest of 7 children; Annie L. Matthews (deceased),  Harvey L Matthews (deceased), Caletha M Pindle, Janie C. Bannister, Edgar K. Matthews (deceased), and Redetha E. Neube. Sarah was born and raised in Sampson County, North Carolina and graduated from Garland Colored...

Greenville, NC Mr. Willie James Brown Jr., formerly of Roseboro, passed away on Saturday, September 05, 2020 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter Funeral Home in Garland.

Mr. Kaleel Antwan Chestnutt, 17, of 149 Regan Lane, Autryville died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton. Kaleel was born June 16, 2003 in Duplin County. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 05, 2020 at Fennell Memorial Park, Harrells. Kaleel leaves to cherish his memory: his Daddy; Lekendrick Antwan Chestnutt, his Mother; Anderia Highsmith, seven sisters; KeAusia Chestnutt, Yasmin Chestnutt, LaKeria Chestnutt, MaKyia Chestnutt,...

Gene was born on April 16, 1952 in Bladen County to the late Willie David Morgan and Emmaline Marshburn. He is preceded in death by his sister Loutricia Faircloth. He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years Darlene Morgan, son Scottie Morgan and wife Lori of Garland, Daughter Melissa Lugenbell and husband Dwayne of Dublin, 5 grandchildren Jaya Howell, Emily Morgan, Madilyn Hall, Cylee Lugenbell, Zachary Morgan. Gene was an active member of Hickory Grove Volunteer Fire...

Ms. Patricia Ann Brown, 67, of 915 Allen Road Apt. C 1, Greenville, formerly of Roseboro died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Care, Greenville. Ms. Brown was born July 10, 1953 in Horry County, SC to the late Willie James Brown Sr. and Lillian Graham. Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, August 29, 2020 at Carter Funeral Home Chapel.  Burial will follow in the Roseboro-Snowhill Cemetery. Ms. Brown leaves to cherish one son; Sergei Brown of...

Ms. Hattie Willis Gilliard, 82, of 139 McLean Rd., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC. Ms. Gilliard was born August 30, 1937 in Bladen County NC to the late Troy Herring and Bessie Cromartie. She is preceded in death by her sister; Gracie Murdock and her brother; Nelson Willis. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Wednesday, August 19, 2020 at Marshburn Cemetery in White Lake, NC. Ms. Gilliard leaves to cherish two daughters;...

Jerry David Lewis, 77, of 8887 NC Hwy. 41 East, Harrells, NC passed away peacefully at West Bladen Assisted Living in Bladenboro, NC on August 12, 2020. Mr. Lewis was born September 20, 1942 and raised in Tarheel, NC, and was the son of the late Carl Lewis and Eula Davis Lewis.  He was preceded in death by his wife, Alana Draper Lewis, and by a brother, Floyd Lewis. Memorial Service will be held on Friday, September 11, 2020 at 6:00 PM at Colly Chapel Church, 3857 Mote Road, Harrells,...