Mr. Anthony Scott Marks, 50, of 91 Harmon St. Lot 50, White Lake passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC. Scott was born March 06, 1971 in Richmond County to Wayne & Diane Marks. Scott lived and worked in Camp Clearwater at White Lake. He was a beloved cook at the Food Trailer inside the park. A memorial service to honor his life will be held at Camp Clearwater Chapel. The date to be announced soon.   Scott leaves to cherish his memory his...

Mr. Kenneth Meyers, 59, of 5422 NC Hwy 210 W., Garland passed away Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at his residence. Kenneth was born December 01, 1961 in New York to Vincent & the late Patricia Meyers. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Moschetto. Mr. Meyers was the co-owner of Colleen’s County Kitchen in Garland. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Sunday, May 09, 2021 at Cypress Creek Baptist Church Cemetery, 1321 Old Fayetteville Road in Garland. The Reverend Richard...

Mr. James “Popcorn” Samuel Boykin Jr., 68, of 90 N. Belgrade Ave., Garland passed away Monday, May 03, 2021 at his residence. Mr. Boykin was born July 10, 1952 in Sampson Co. the son of the late James Samuel Boykin Sr. and Doris Mae Treadwell Boykin formerly of Garland, NC.  James was preceded in death by two sisters: Wanda J. Martin formerly of Garland and Jannie Marie Boykin formerly of Maryland.  James graduated from Roosevelt High School in Hyde Park NY. He...

Mr. Elmer Highsmith, 93, formerly of Rose Hill passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Magnolia Assisted Living Facility in Clinton. Elmer was born May 14, 1927 in Duplin County to the late Lula Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his sister: Julia Highsmith and two nephews: Rayfield Highsmith & Michael Highsmith. Mr. Highsmith worked many years in the laundry business. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, May 08, 2021 at Hayes Chapel Church Cemetery, 2580 Hayes...

Nero Johnson Corbett was born September 21, 1933 to Hardy and Nancy Lee Corbett in Ivanhoe North Carolina. He lived with Mama and Papa well into life, thus being a Mother’s baby in spite of the fact that he was her “knee baby”. He lived a calm, pleasant life and was very friendly to all humanity. He was educated in Sampson County School System. Nero’s vocation was diverse in a variety of areas such as Agriculture, Animal Husbandry, Forestry and a number of other...

Mr. Charlie “Joe” Smith, Jr., 69, of 125 Charlie Smith Drive, Harrells passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville. Joe was born July 18, 1951 in Duplin County to the late Charlie Smith Sr. & Nettie Mathis Smith. Joe was a Timber Harvester in the Logging Industry for many years. A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, May 01, 2021 at Carter Funeral Home in Garland. Interment to follow at Garland Cemetery. The Reverend...

Mr. Dell Wood Randolph McKoy, 74, of 1296 Airport Rd, Garland passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham. Dell was born March 25, 1947 in Sampson County to the late Eula Mae McKoy. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jimmy & Lula McKoy. A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM on Tuesday April 20, 2021 at McKoy Family Cemetery in Garland. Dell leaves to cherish his memory his sister: Marie McKoy Fryar of Garland, three nieces: Theresa...

Thomas “Tommy” Paul Smith Sr., of Hope Mills, NC, gained his angel wings, on April 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Stoney Point Baptist Church in Fayetteville, with Aaron Wilson, Duncan Edge, and Cameron McGill officiating.  Visitation will take place one hour prior to the ceremony at the church.  Burial will take place on Sunday, April 18, 2021 at 11:00 am located at...

Ms. Tammy Rice Andrews, 55, of 2498 NC Hwy 53 W., Elizabethtown passed away Monday April 05, 2021. Tammy was born July 01, 1965 in Cumberland County to Edwin & Laura Rice. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Ralph & Zelma Walters and paternal grandparents: Abner & Ellen Rice.  A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday, April 10, 2021 at Bethlehem United Methodist Church Cemetery, Hwy 1326 & Hwy 1326/72 Bethlehem Methodist Church Road,...

Mrs. Lula “Mary” Killett Alford, 65, of 1910 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Goldsboro. Ms. Alford was born December 06, 1955 in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Willie Killett and Pearl Killett.  She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Albert Lane, Willie Killett, George Lane, Freeman Killett, Ronnie Killett, Terry Killett and Bobby Killett. A graveside service will be held at 1:00 P.M. Wednesday,...