Obituaries

Jul 16, 2024

Portia Faith McKoy (Pip), age 79, of Garland, NC, was born March 30, 1945,to the late Alexander McKoy & Josephine Boone McKoy. She departed this life at home on July 16, 2024, in Garland, NC. She grew up in the Garland Community area and attended the Old Garland Colored School and the Clear Run School. She became a member of...

Jul 7, 2024

Ms. Karen Deloris Schadt, 71, of 214 Lanefield Road, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024, at Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Karen was born February 26, 1953, in New Hanover County to the late Russell H. Sykes and Margie Britt Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements will...

Jul 6, 2024

Danny D. Long, age 63, of Avon, Ohio, formerly of Garland, entered into rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. John Westshore University Hospital in Westlake.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bobby & Joyce Cannon Long and daughter: Sarah Long. He was employed with First Energy for over 35 years, retiring in 2020....

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. Christopher Lance Dixon, 34, and infant son, Jason Alex Dixon, 9 months, of 2369 Susie Sandhill Road, Garland, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Lance was born June 15, 1990, in Columbus County to Renee (Dixon) Macrellis and Rudy Lee Carter.

Jason was born September 05, 2023, in...

Jun 14, 2024

Mr. Benjamin Lee Cole, 31, of 15511 Manion Way, WA, passed away on June 14, 2024, in Austin Texas.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

May 26, 2024

Mr. Edward Junious Autry, 82, of 9397 US Highway 701 N., Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 26, 2024, at his residence.

Edward was born on February 17, 1942, in Bladen County to the late Daniel Wilson Fletcher Autry & Elizabeth Ann Bodeaux Autry.  In addition to his parents, Edward is preceded in death by two sisters:...

May 25, 2024

Mr. Anthony Paul Petrilli of Wilmington, North Carolina was born on July 20, 1933, in Kings, NY, and passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina, completing his journey of 90 years.

Tony was the youngest of his siblings. He was born to Italian...

May 19, 2024

Ms. Amanda Raye Medlin Isenhour, 42, of 1952 Bull St., Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Amanda was born on October 22, 1981, in St. Lucie County, FL, to Sandi Arnold Freeman & Hubert A. Medlin, Sr. Amanda followed in her mother’s foot steps, and was a wonderful floral designer. Amanda is preceded in...

May 19, 2024

Mr. Julius Albert Rackley, Sr., 89, of 175 Scrub Oak Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Angel House Hospice Center in Whiteville.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

May 16, 2024

Mrs. Tamic’ka Arlinda Hooks Fryar-Rich, 43, of 3918 Harrells Hwy., Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her residence.

Tamic’ka was born on September 16, 1980, in New Hanover County, to Gerald Davis Hooks and his wife, Glenda Hall Hooks. Tamic’ka graduated from Union High School, class of 99! She studied Medical Office Administration...

May 15, 2024

Mr. James Edward Faison, 94, of 114 Pilgrim Rest Church Road, Harrells, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC.

James was born on January 01, 1930, in Sampson County. He is preceded in death by his first wife: Margaret B. Faison, second wife: Geraldine B. Faison, and several brothers...

May 13, 2024

Lois Loraine Willis Smith, 91, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of Monday, May 13th, 2024.

She was born on August 3rd, 1932, in Robeson County to Gertrude and William Willis. Having lost her mother at a young age, Lois was welcomed into the family...

May 9, 2024

Mark Edward Hill, 68, born April 12, 1956, to Harvey and Rosemary Hill in Columbus, Ohio, died suddenly at his home in Sellers, South Carolina on May 9, 2024.

Mark is preceded in death by his son Paul Hill, father Harvey Hill, brother Brian Hill and his father and mother in law George and Frances Gaskins.

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Louise Moran, 75, of 331 West Road, Turkey, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Peggy was born February 12, 1949, in Harnett County, NC, to the late Troy McDonald, Sr. & wife, Juanita Saunders McDonald. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded...

May 5, 2024

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 12:45 AM, at Sampson Regional Hospital, Clinton, NC, Tiwilla Coreen Carroll Carr earned her wings and went home to be with the Lord!

Tiwilla was born October 22, 1977, in Durham County to Howard Lee and Rosa Carroll. Tiwilla was a graduate of Union High School-1996. Tiwilla was a...

May 3, 2024

Mr. Walter Anught Harris, 73, of 621 Messick Rd., Willard, passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024, at his residence.

Walter was born May 06, 1950, in Pender County, to the late Cleo Jacobs. In addition to his mother, Walter is preceded in death by his son: Dion D. Harris, and his brother: Leroy Jacobs. Walter spent...

Apr 29, 2024

Mrs. Pennie Elizabeth Bordeaux Spivey, 59, of 203 Oliver Lane, Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Pennie was born December 22, 1964, in Sampson County, to Elizabeth Bordeaux and the late William Bordeaux. In addition to her father, Pennie is preceded in death by her husband: Don...

Apr 26, 2024

Ronald Glenn Murphy, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024. He lived sixty-seven (67) precious years. Ronald was born in Sampson County (Clinton, N.C.). He is preceded in death by his father, the late Norman Buster Murphy and his mother, the late Georgianna Johnson Treadwell Murphy. He was the youngest of four children....

Apr 22, 2024

James Richard Herring Jr., beloved son of James and Faye Herring, was born on February 23, 1952, in Newport News, VA. He peacefully passed away on April 22, 2024, in Harrells, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

James, spent time over the years working on shut downs at the paper mill as a boilermaker construction welder and...

Apr 21, 2024

Reverend  Wright, 88, of 311 N. Ingold Ave, Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC.

Reverend Wright was born June 25, 1935, in Sampson County, NC, to Liza Robinson and Luke Murphy. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Wright, son: Larry Donnell Robinson, 3...