Obituaries
Debbie Ann Jernigan
Mar 2, 2026
Ms. Debbie A. Jernigan, 69, of Dunn, passed away at CFVMC in Fayetteville, NC, on Monday, March 2, 2026.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Deborah Lynn Hillestad
Feb 28, 2026
Ms. Deborah Hillestad, 65, of 1032 Davis Rd., Garland, NC, passed away on Saturday, February 28, 2026, at her residence.
Born on October 18th, 1960, in Detroit, Michigan to the late William Pearsall Sr and Maryan Pearsall. She was the baby of the family, having one older sister and four older brothers. She always joked that her parents finally got what...
Carol Ann McLean Wright
Feb 27, 2026
Carol Ann Wright, a devoted school bus driver for the Public School System and a beloved member of her community, passed away peacefully on February 27, 2026, in Columbus County, North Carolina. Born November 7, 1943, in Bladen County, NC, she dedicated her life to nurturing young minds and ensuring their safety on the road.
Carol was known for her warmth,...
Sylvia Madeline DeVane
Feb 17, 2026
Sylvia Madeline DeVane, lovingly known as "Syl," passed away on February 17, 2026, at UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital, leaving behind a legacy of warmth and kindness that will forever be cherished by her family and friends. Born on March 25, 1954, in Clinton, North Carolina, Sylvia brought joy to all who knew her during her vibrant life marked by...
Barbara A. Mulwee Imes
Feb 14, 2026
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 21, 2026, at Carter Funeral Home, 111 N. Ingold Ave., Garland, NC 28441. Reverend Willie Earl Imes and Reverend Harris Wallace will be officiating the service. Interment to follow in the Jumping Run Cemetery, Mckoy Loop Road, Ivanhoe, NC 28447.
Mrs. Barbara A. Mulwee Imes, 81, was welcomed into the...
Sulynne Jay Kennedy
Feb 12, 2026
Mrs. Sulynne Bryant Kennedy, 66, of Sneads Ferry, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 12, 2026, at Cape Fear Life Center in Wilmington, North Carolina, after a brief illness.
She was born January 05, 1960, in Sampson County, the daughter of the late Shelton Bryant and Sylvia Watson Edwards. She completed High school through a GED and for a short period...
Michael "Cotton" Anthony Rice
Feb 1, 2026
Michael Anthony Rice, affectionately known as "Cotton," was born on June 24, 1964, in Bladen County, North Carolina. He departed this life on February 1, 2026, at UNC Southeastern in Lumberton, North Carolina.
Throughout his life, Michael made significant contributions to the construction industry as a skilled Brick Mason. His dedication and craftsmanship earned him respect among his peers and set...
Jimmie Butler Blackman
Jan 29, 2026
Jimmie Butler Blackman, a devoted member of his community and beloved family man, passed away on January 29, 2026, at Kitty Askins. Born in Sampson County, NC, on December 13, 1938, Jimmie lived a life characterized by dedication, service, and love for his hometown of Garland.
At the young age of 18, Jimmie began his career at Carter Funeral Home, where...
Etheline Johnson Bradley
Jan 26, 2026
Ms. Etheline Bradley of 6418 Gwinnett Lane, Bowie, MD, formerly of Elizabethtown, NC passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026, at her residence surrounded by her loved ones.Ethel was born on February 17, 1938, to the late Jessie Johnson and Odessa Richardson Johnson. Ethel retired from the Washington Metro Transportation Authority in the DMV area.A funeral service will be held...
Deborah Herring
Jan 25, 2026
Deborah Ann Herring, beloved daughter, sister, and a retired office manager at Smithfield Foods, Inc., passed away on January 25, 2026, in Sampson County, North Carolina, at the age of 73. Born on April 10, 1952, in Sampson County, she was a warm and uplifting presence to all who knew her.
Deborah was the daughter of Robert Henry Howard and Alean...
Ruth Williams
Jan 22, 2026
Ruth Williams, 97, formerly of Ingold, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Florida.
A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Ingold First Baptist Church, 917 Old US Hwy 701, Clinton, NC. Reverend Johnson will be officiating the service. Interment to follow at Garland Community Cemetery, 203 Hill Circle Road, Garland, NC.
Adam Joshua Tyson
Jan 21, 2026
Adam Joshua Tyson, born on April 15, 2000, in Cumberland County, NC, passed away on January 21, 2026, at Wake Medical Center in Raleigh, NC. He was a dedicated lineman for River City Electric Company, where he demonstrated not only his skill but also a strong work ethic that earned him the respect and admiration of his colleagues and the...
Mittie Belle Bailey
Jan 20, 2026
Mittie Belle Gibbs Bailey, 89, of Garland, NC, passed away on Tuesday, January 20, 2026, in Clarksville, Tennessee. Mittie was born on January 22, 1936, in Garland, NC, to the late Isaiah and Lillian Gibbs. She has eight siblings, Mildred, Mary Alice, and Odell. She has five siblings that are deceased, Doris, Isaiah, Charlie, Marion, and Sam. She attended school...
Priscilla Spell
Jan 18, 2026
Priscilla Worley Spell, 67, of Clinton, NC, passed away on Sunday, January 18, 2026, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh, NC.
Priscilla was born on May 3, 1958 in New Brunswick N.J. to the late Richard J. Worley and the late Minnie Wilson Worley. Pat as she was affectionately call by those that loved and knew her was the oldest of...
Savannah Alice Hawkins
Jan 17, 2026
Savannah Alice Hawkins, born on February 7, 2008, in Norfolk, VA, left this world far too soon on January 17, 2026, in Rose Hill, NC. She was a beacon of energy and promise, lighting up the lives of everyone who crossed her path with her radiant spirit and infectious laughter.
Savannah, known for her intelligence, courage, and loving nature, was an...
Lovie Buchanan Sain
Jan 16, 2026
Lovie Buchanan Sain, 91, passed away on Friday, January 16, 2026, in Elizabethtown, NC.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Lela JoAnn Chasser
Jan 10, 2026
Lela JoAnn Chasser, formerly known as Lela Naylor, passed away on January 10, 2026, in Meriden, Connecticut, at the age of 47. Born on July 22, 1978, in Clinton, North Carolina, Lela brought warmth and joy to everyone she met throughout her life.
Lela will be deeply missed by her loving husband, Deane Chasser, with whom she shared her life and...
Mary Sellers
Jan 10, 2026
Mary Frances Pollard Sellers departed this earthly life on Saturday, January 10, 2026 after an extended illness. Mary was born on February 28, 1928 in Georgetown, SC to the late Ethel Gasque Pollard and William Gus Pollard. The family moved to Harrells, North Carolina when Mary was a child. She graduated from Bland High School, Willard, NC in 1946. She...
Elliott Naylor, Jr.
Jan 7, 2026
Elliott Naylor, Jr. passed away on January 7, 2026, in his beloved hometown of Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on November 14, 1962, Elliott graced the world with his vibrant spirit and infectious warmth. He made it a point never to meet a stranger, embracing everyone he encountered with open arms and a smile that could brighten even the gloomiest of...
James "JT" Thomas Riley
Jan 1, 2026
James Thomas Riley, affectionately known as "JT," passed away on January 1, 2026, at the Bethesda Health Care Facility in Eastover, North Carolina, at the age of 95. Born on October 17, 1930, in Harnett County, North Carolina, James led a life filled with dedication, service, and familial love.
For an impressive 47 years, James worked for Garland Shirt Company (Fleet...
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