Precious baby Maisie Jeann Reign Lewis was called to heaven on Friday, August 19, 2022. The Austin & Sabrina Lewis family wishes to thank you for your continued prayers and support during this difficult time. She was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM, Monday, August 22, 2022, at the Lewis Family Cemetery in Garland. Reverend and Grandfather: David Lewis, will be officiating the service. Maisie is survived by...

Mr. Shawn Herring was born on August 13, 1966, in Clinton, NC to Marlene Kerr DeVane Herring and the late William Jay Herring.  He departed this life on July 12, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Crosby, brother, Cecil, sisters, Lorraine, and Margaret, Uncle Roy, and Aunt Byrd. Shawn attended school in Sampson Co and New Hanover Co.  He completed his education in Washington, D.C. where he lived for over twenty years, and resided until the time of his...

Mrs. Willarise Hairr Powell, 76, of 85 Birdie Lane, Garland, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro. Willarise was born October 16, 1945, in Sampson County to the late Junior & Elouise New Hairr. She enjoyed working for many years as a CNA in the Health Care Industry. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: William “Willie” Powell, two sons: William Earl “Birdy” Powell, Jr.; and Travis...

  On Wednesday, August 10, 2022, God in His Infinite Wisdom called an Angel home.   Victor Lloyd Parker was born on April 26, 1965 in Clinton, NC.  He was raised in Garland and accepted Christ as his personal savior at the age of 10. Victor joined Garland First Baptist Church and considered Garland First Baptist Church his church home throughout his life. Victor attended Union High School in Clinton, NC and graduated from Grainger High School in Charlotte, NC before...

Mr. Clarence A. Dowless, 71, of 2105 NC Hwy 210 W., Garland, passed away on Sunday, August 07, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Clarence was born July 25, 1951, in Bladen County, to the late John H. Dowless and wife Betty Horne Dowless. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by Pearlie Dowless, brother; Jimmy Dowless, brother; Mary Norris, sister; and Elvis Higgins. A funeral service will be held at 1:30 PM, Wednesday, August 10, 2022, at Friendship...

Mrs. Eunice Barnes Mote, 96, of 2465 Mote Rd., Harrells, passed away on Friday, August 5, 2022, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC. Mrs. Mote was born October 23, 1925, the daughter of the late Cleveland Barnes and Mattie Tatum Barnes.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Henry R. Mote, daughter: Linda Faye Mote, four sisters: Corena Mote; Eiffie Barnes; Letha Mote; Marie Pearson, and five brothers: Grover Barnes; Weston Barnes; Albert Barnes; Floyd Barnes; and Austin...

Mr. Lucian Highsmith, Jr., 68, of 7020 Wildcat Road, Harrells, passed away on Thursday, August 4, 2022, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC. Lucian was born on February 08, 1954, to the late Isaiah and Annie Mae Highsmith. Lucian attended the Bladen County school system and became a construction worker and a superintendent for over 45 years. To reading Blue Prints and Plans. At an early age he joined The Church of the Lord Jesus Christ, Sergeant at Arm. He is preceded in death...

Mrs. Mary Evelyn Kraus, 76, of 5 Eighth St., White Lake, passed away on Monday, August 01, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Mary was born May 03, 1946, in Gadsden Alabama to the late Malcomb Thompson and wife Mary Doherty Thompson. In addition to her parents, she was preceded in death by her husband: Frederick Kraus. Mary enjoyed a career as a CNA in the Health Care Field for many years. Mary leaves to cherish her memory two sons: Barry Hulitt of Cary; and Daryl...

Mr. Thurl “Mickey” Gordon Morris, 81, of 990 Parkersburg Road, Garland, passed away on Thursday, July 28, 2022, at his residence. Mr. Morris was born July 19, 1941, in Clay County, West Virginia the son of the late Clarence Morris and Pansy Morris. He was preceded in death by his sister, Thelma Drennen.   Mr. Morris was the owner & operator of a service station in Garland for about 25 years. A memorial service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Thursday, August 04, 2022,...

Ms. Clyde Helen Vann, 95, of 244 North Parkersburg Ave., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Raeford. Clyde was born February 26, 1927, in Sampson County to the late James Underwood and wife Vada Bryant Underwood. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Livie Vann Jr., two daughters: Barbara Ann Vann; Libie Vann; one son: Livie Vann, one grandson: Cornelius Vann, five brothers: Marty Underwood; Harold Underwood; Henry Underwood; Hurbert...