Mr. Lenburg “Bird” Underwood Jr., 41, formerly of Ingold Community, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, in Durham, NC. Mr. Underwood was born December 06, 1979 in Sampson Co. He was preceded in death by his father, Lenburg Underwood Sr. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday, June 19, 2021 at the Garland Community Cemetery in Garland. Mr. Underwood is survived by his mother: Ethel H. Tatum of Clinton, two sisters: Linda Howard...

Mr. Clemmon Davis Smith, 74 of 10139 Old Mintz Hwy. Garland, NC passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence. Clemmon was born December 15, 1946 son of the late James Alvin Smith Sr. and Rebecca Davis Smith. He was also preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Bobbie Jean Shaw; Two sisters Drucella Smith Hopson and Peggy A. Smith and sister-in-law Judy W. Smith Graveside service will be held at 2 pm Tuesday, June 15, 2021, at the Carter Cemetery in Garland. Rev. Chubby Reiber and...

Mr. Dexter Lee Council, 64, of 571 Garland Airport Road, Garland tragically passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2021. Dexter was born November 08, 1956 in Sampson County to the late David Council and Ella Jane Owens. He was a veteran of the United States Marines. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, June 12, 2021 at Garland Community Cemetery with the Reverend Tommy Carr officiating. A viewing will be held on Friday, June 11, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 PM at Carter Funeral Home in...

Mrs. Betty Jane Smith, 81, of 201 Piney Grove Ave, Garland passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence. Betty was born January 28, 1940 in Sampson County to the late Sanford Walter Smith and Mary Lee Bordeaux. She worked in the Furniture Industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband the love of her life: Bobby Smith, son: Robert Smith Jr., three sisters: Sadie Tedder, Essie Mae Norris and Sallie Tolar.  A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM...

Mrs. Shirley McLean, 52, of 127 S H Peterson Lane, Rose Hill passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 01, 2021 at Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill. The service will be officiated by Pastor Sandra Spell. Interment to follow at the church cemetery. A viewing will be held at Carter Funeral Home in Garland on Monday, May 31, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 PM with the family present from 5:00-6:00...

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Whitted, 84, of 720 McLean Rd., Elizabethtown passed away on May 23, 2021 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC. Mildred was born on Christmas Day in 1936 in Bladen County to the late John & Rebecca Wright. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Autry Cemetery in Elizabethtown. The service will be officiated by Bishop Willie Powers. Mildred leaves to cherish her memory her husband: Winston Whitted of the home, one...

Mr. Jeffery “Jerry” Lee Crumpler, 67, of 97 Big Piney Gove Rd., Clinton passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence. Jerry was born March 27, 1954 in Sampson County to the late Vernon Crumpler & Mattie Bell Pridgen. Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Trinity AME Zion Church. Burial will follow in the church cemetery. A viewing will be held on Friday, May 28, 2021 from 1:00-6:00 PM at Carter Funeral Home in Garland.

Mr. Jerry Franklin Fennell Sr., 72, of 7742 NC Hwy. 41, Wallace passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Jerry was born January 13, 1949 in Duplin County to the late Bessie Fennell. Jerry worked for many years with the Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer. He is preceded in death by his son: Jerry Franklin Fennell Jr. and his brother: Tessie Fennell. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM Friday, May 28, 2021 at Keathern Chapel...

Mr. Bobby Link Wright, 60,  of 511 JA Carroll Rd, Bladenboro passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham. Bobby was born June 30, 1960 in Cumberland County the son of Lonnie Wright and Doris Dowless.  Bobby was owner/operator of Bobby Wrights Painting Co., serving Bladen, Columbus Co., for many years.   He was an avid NASCAR fan, who loved Dale Earnhart#3.   Bobby is preceded in death by five brothers: Lonnie Wright Jr., Marshall...

Mary Lou Smith Mott, 66, of 1555 Hoover Road, Harrells passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton. A Memorial Service will be held at a later date. Services provided by Carter Funeral Home, Garland. www.carterfh.com