Mrs. Juanita Evers Hester, 89, of 1208 Storms Rd. Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, July 05, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Hester was born June 09, 1931 in Bladen Co. the daughter of the late Tommy Evers and Lois High Evers. She was preceded in death by husband of 44 years Woodrow  “WC” Hester, two sons, Bobby Lee Hester and James Barry Hester, four sisters, Bernie Weaver, Judy Christan, Melba Bryant, Brenda Skyes, two brothers, TF Evers, Clyde Evers. She was a long time...

Louis D. Mathis made his transition to his eternal home at 12:43 on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Louis was born June 22, 1960 in Roseboro, NC to the late Haywood L. Mathis and Johnnie Mae Melvin McFadden. Louis is preceded in death by two nephews; Bobby L. Mathis and Nathan L. Mathis. He graduated from Lakewood High School on June 04, 1977 and joined the Army on December 10, 1977. He was stationed at Ft. Hood, TX and also served a tour in North...

Mr. Jerry Christian Boykin, Jr., 22, of 160 Stateline Rd. Apt. 106, formerly of Garland, died Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare, Clarksville, TN.   Mr. Boykin was born February 03, 1998 in Duplin County, NC. Mr. Boykin is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Nattie Boykin. Memorial service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, July 11, 2020 at Clinton Community Church.  Reverend Dwight Dunning will be officiating the Memorial Service.  Inurnment...

Mrs. Jean Bordeaux Long, 83, of 120 Southwood Dr., Clinton, formerly of Garland, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC. Mrs. Long was born June 08, 1937 in Sampson County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Craven Long. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Thursday, June 25, 2020 at the Garland Cemetery. Mrs. Long is survived by her son, Terry Long and wife Lisa of Clinton, one granddaughter, Courtney English and...

Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison, 78, of 469 Ezzell Road, Clinton, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison was born November 20, 1941 in Sampson County. Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison is preceded in death by her parents; Jacob and Lena Hooks, two brothers; Jimmy and Donnie Hooks. Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison retired from the Sampson County School system. Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison was a member of Pilgrim Rest Missionary...

  Mrs. Audrey Mae Smith, 81, of 2967 Bull St., Garland, NC passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC. Mrs. Smith was born January 21, 1939 in Bladen County. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Dexter Smith and Ruth Culberth Smith, three brothers; Forris C. Smith, Eddis Smith and R. C. Smith, two sisters; Doris Smith and Onlee Tatum. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM on Friday, June 26, 2020 at Friendship...

Mrs. Allie Beal Bordeaux Thomas, 89, of 3282 NC Hwy. 210 East, passed away on Saturday, June 13, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Thomas was born November 10, 1930 in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Gaddie Bordeaux and Bula Blackburn Bordeaux.  She was preceded in death by her husband George W. Thomas, two sisters, Bessie Evans and Lolita Long and five brothers, Bobby Bordeaux, Murray Bordeaux, Laddie Bordeaux, Winfred Bordeaux and Walter M. Bordeaux. Funeral service will be held on...

Mrs. Charlotte Elizabeth “Susie” Coore Smith, 77, of 4483 Bull St. Garland, NC passed away on Friday, June 12, 2020 at her residence. Mrs. Smith was born September 01, 1942 in Robeson Co., NC the daughter of the late Frank Coore and Annie Culberth Coore.   A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Monday, June 15, 2020 at Friendship Baptist Church Cemetery by the Reverend Gary McMillian and Reverend Richard Smith officiating. Mrs. Smith is survived by her...

Mr. David Council, 99, of 571 Airport Rd. Garland, NC passed away on June 10, 2020 at N.C. State Veterans Home in Fayetteville, NC. Mr. Council was born December 12, 1920 in Sampson County.  He was a veteran in the U.S. Army having served in WWII. Mr. Council is preceded in death by his wife, Ella Jean Council, parents; David Greene and Ada Treadwell, one son; David Council, Jr., one grandson; Trevon Moore and three sisters Rosie Coston, Margaret Richardson, Annie Bell Brown. A...

Ms. Estelle Robinson, 76, of 292 Cain Rd. Garland, NC, passed away on Wednesday, June 10, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC. Ms. Robinson was born July 23, 1943 in Sampson County. Ms. Robinson is preceded in death by her parents; Marshall Robinson and Bonnie Bell Lewis Robinson, two brothers; Eddie Franklin Robinson Sr. and Marshall Robinson Jr., two sisters; Mary Smith and Ida Bell Robinson. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM Thursday, June 18, 2020 at Carter...