On Tuesday morning, November 30th, 2021, Glennwood slept away quietly.   He was born May 28th, 1961, in Sampson Memorial Hospital to Julius Kerr Jr. and Isabella Kerr. He was educated at Sampson County Schools. Glen joined Pilgrim Rest at an early age. He was a member of the little Pilgrim’s choir and enjoyed singing.   He was married to the late Darlene Murphy Kerr. To the union was brought, two girls: Glenetta Kerr; and Lynette Kerr.  He is preceded in...

Mrs. Addie A. Norris, 99, of Garland passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at The Gardens of Roseboro. Addie was born November 16, 1922, in Pender County to the late George Thomas & Georgianna Abrams. She is preceded in death by her first husband: Willie Martin Bordeaux; second husband: George Norris, four sisters: Lula; Geneva; Lucy; Emma, and one brother: Thomas.  A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM, Tuesday, November 30, 2021, at Garland Baptist Church, 55 W. 2nd St.,...

Ms. Catherine M. Autry, 82, of 9507 US Hwy 701 N., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021. Catherine was born March 20, 1939, in Bladen County to the late Willie Thomas and Sophia Powell Thomas. She is preceded in death by two children: Dwight Autry; Clarence Autry, four siblings: Virginia Autry; Jerlene Melvin; Willie Mae Autry; and Johnnie Elbert Thomas. A funeral service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, December 01, 2021, at St. Peters AME Zion Church, 280 Barnes...

Mr. Lorenzo Mario Imes, 40, of Vernon Hill, Virginia, formerly of Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Virginia. Lorenzo was born on January 22, 1981, in Fulton County, Atlanta Georgia to Arthur and Sandra Imes. Lorenzo worked in the Manufacturing Industry and he loved his job at Nestle Co. To know Lorenzo is to love him, he had a very kind sweet spirit.  He is preceded in death by his mother: Sandra Dunham Imes, grandfather: Elbert Imes, and Charlie Dunham,...

Mr. Vincent Edward Seals, 59, of 208 Mercer Rd., Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC. Vincent was born August 26, 1962, in Mecklenburg County to the late Robert and Annie Ruth Seals. Vincent worked many years as a Logger in the Timber Industry. He is preceded in death by one sister: Linda S. Smith; and one brother: Buddy Seals. A Memorial Gathering will be held at 3:00 PM Sunday, November 28, 2021, at Carter...

Alice Tyndall Dabbs, 92, of 3761 Lamb Rd. Garland, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC. Ms. Dabbs was born on February 15, 1929, in Sampson Co., the daughter of the late A. Union Tyndall and Lovdie Faircloth Tyndall.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dabbs, one daughter, Ellon Louise Dabbs, two grandchildren, Wayne Dabbs and Kevin Wallace, and one sister, Bertie T. Horrell, and three brothers, Eartha Tyndall,...

Mrs. Marjorie M. Tatum, 70, of 4082 Mote Rd., Harrells, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Bladen Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NC. Marjorie was born November 23, 1950, in Bladen County to the late Ernest Raeford Mote Sr. and wife Annie Merritt Mote. She is preceded in death by one sister: Vickie Bordeaux. Mrs. Tatum spent many years as an Inspector/Builder in the manufacturing industry. A funeral will be held at 2:00 PM, Sunday, November 07, 2021, at Colly Chapel Church...

Mr. Winston Louis Whitted, 87, of 720 McLean Rd., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton. Winston was born April 15, 1934, in Bladen County to the late James and Ada Whitted. He worked for many years as a farmer, yielding various crops. Winston is preceded in death by his beloved wife, Mildred Whitted. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Sunday, October 31, 2021, at the Autry Cemetery in Elizabethtown. A viewing will be...

Mr. Jerry Lee “Bird” Highsmith was born December 08, 1958, in Bladen County, NC, to the late Wade and Ida Lee Highsmith. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home. Jerry received his education at East Bladen High School in Elizabethtown, NC. Jerry received Christ at an early age and truly loved the Lord. Jerry is preceded in death by his daughter, Vanessa, and two brothers, James and Louis. Jerry leaves to cherish his memories his beloved wife of...

Ms. Saretta Poole (Newkirk) Tuck, 71, of 189 Horace Henry Lane, Ivanhoe, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her residence. Saretta was born August 06, 1950, in Sampson County to the late Willie and Flossie Newkirk. She worked for many years as a seamstress at the Garland Shirt Factory. A funeral service will be held at 3:00 PM, Sunday, October 24, 2021, at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. Interment to follow the service at the Newkirk Family Cemetery in Harrells. A viewing will be...