John L. Foss, 75, of 309 Lisbon Bridge Rd., Garland, went to be with the Lord with his family around him on Saturday, September 10, 2022. John was born March 21, 1947, in Orleans County, NY, to the late Leo (Bud) & Elizabeth Foss. John worked at Eastman Kodak up until he retired and soon afterward moved to NC. He farmed on his NY home property and was the owner of J & P Furnaces with his wife. He worked at Taylor Manufacturing up until he became sick.  John was a beloved member...

Mrs. Dorether Washington Lesane, 87, 616 North Chapel St., St. Pauls, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham, NC.  Dorether was born March 09, 1935, in Bladen County to the late Armie Washington Sr. and wife Beatrice Long Washington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Billy Lesane, five brothers: Hazel Washington; Carnell Washington; Armie Washington Jr.; Hector Andrews; James Simpson, and one sister: Katie...

Mr. James Lonnie Davis, 75, of 309 Kenneth Carter Rd., Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC. James was born September 05, 1947, in New Hanover County to the late Lonnie and Ruth Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-sister: Virginia McKeithin. James enjoyed a long career as a Supervisor with Cape Craft Furniture Company. A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM, Thursday, September 08, 2022,...

Alberta Newkirk Layman, born, on April 20, 1923, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at her residence. Throughout her life, Alberta knew much pain and disappointment. She worked hard and she suffered loss: Her mother, father, four sisters, and two brothers, and in the last year, she endured much in her illness. But she was also blessed with a loving heart, blessed with enduring love, with three sisters, a niece she reared as her daughter and one brother who saw her grow into a child of God....

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...