Obituaries
Nannie Virginia Hasselback
Oct 11, 2026
Ms. Nannie Virginia Hasselback, 73, of Garland passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, at her residence.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
Lislie McKee Gemma
Oct 11, 2026
Lislie McKee Gemma of Elizabethtown, North Carolina, passed away on Sunday, October 11, 2026, surrounded by her loving family.
A memorial service will be held on Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 2:00 p.m. at Elizabethtown Baptist Church with Dr. Charles Royal presiding. A private family burial at Arlington National Cemetery will take place at a later date.
Lislie was born on a...
Quessie Mae Spearman
Oct 10, 2026
Quessie Mae Spearman, born Quessie Mae Herring, passed away on October 10, 2026, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, North Carolina. She was born on July 25, 1941, in Sampson County, North Carolina, and lived a life marked by family ties and enduring love.
She was preceded in death by her husband, Henry James Spearman Sr.; her two daughters, Maurice Herring...
Thurmond Autry
Oct 5, 2026
Mr. Thurmond Autry, 78, of 1026 Locks Creek Road, Fayetteville, NC, passed away peacefully at his residence on Monday, October 5, 2026.
Thurmond was born on August 23, 1948, in Bladen County to the late Daniel Wilson Fletcher Autry and Elizabeth Ann Bordeaux Autry. In addition to his parents, he was preceded in death by two sisters, Marjorie Autry and Frances...
Pedro Antonio Rodriguez Perez
Oct 3, 2026
Pedro Antonio Rodriguez Perez, 69, of Garland, NC, passed away on Saturday, October 3, 2026, at his home on Longview Lake Road.
A Memorial Service will be held at 2:00 PM, Thursday, October 8, 2026, at Carter Funeral Home, 111 N. Ingold Ave, Garland, NC. The family will receive friends after the service, from 3:00-5:00 PM.
Burial will be held at 3:00,...
James Shelbourne Lawless Jr.
Sep 29, 2026
James Shelbourne Lawless Jr. passed away on September 29, 2026, at the age of 69. He was born on October 22, 1956, in Martinsville, Virginia.
James proudly served his country as a United States Marine. His service was a meaningful part of his life, and he carried the honor, strength, and dedication of being a Marine with him throughout his years.
He...
Priscilla Blue DeVane
Sep 25, 2026
Priscilla DeVane, 70, of 2406 Ivanhoe Road, Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Friday, September 25, 2026 at Novant NHRMC, in Wilmington, NC.
Priscilla was born on January 4, 1956 to Ella Dean Blue Newkirk in Sampson County. In addition to her mother, Priscilla is preceded in death by her husband Conestine DeVane, her son Conestine DeVane Jr., and her brother Donnie...
Delancey Jamale Moore
Sep 9, 2026
Delancey Jamale Moore was born August 8, 1992, in Clinton North Carolina to James Troy Faison and the late Betty Ann Moore. He transitioned from life on September 9, 2026, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center.
Delancey was educated within the Sampson County School system with special acknowledgment to Mrs. Angelique Jacobs that helped encourage him throughout his journey. He later...
James "Goat" M. Chestnutt
Sep 7, 2026
James Milton Chestnutt affectionately known as “Goat” was born on August 13, 1958, in Sampson County to John David Chestnutt and Mollie Kerr Chestnutt.
Goat answered the Masters call from this earthly life on September 7, 2026, at Bladen County Hospital.
Goat completed his education in the Sampson County School System and later attended Job Corps where he completed the Culinary Arts...
Irene J. Gaskins
Sep 4, 2026
Irene J. Gaskins, 82, of Harrells, NC, passed away on September 4, 2026, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, North Carolina.
Born on April 4, 1944, in Manhattan, New York, Irene carried with her the story of her beginnings throughout her life. She was the daughter of Theodore and Kohar Jones, who preceded her in death.
Irene Gaskins will be remembered...
Daphne Joy Armstrong Green
Sep 4, 2026
Daphne Joy Green, 75, of Clinton, NC, passed away on Friday, September 4, 2026, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice in Wilmington, NC.
Daphne was born June 29, 1951, in Dover Plains, NY, to the late Freddie Cox and Hannah Armstrong.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, September 11, 2026, from 1:00-6:00 PM, with the family present from 5:00-6:00 PM, at Carter...
Leo Autry
Sep 1, 2026
Mr. Leo Autry, 82, of 536 Autrytown Rd, passed away on Tuesday, September 01,2026, at Cape Fear Valley Hospital in Elizabethtown.
Leo was born on September 2, 1943, in Bladen County to the late Daniel Wilson Fletcher Autry & Elizabeth Ann Bodeaux Autry. In addition to his parents, Leo is preceded in death by two sisters: Marjorie Autry and Frances Autry...
Malcom Johnson
Sep 1, 2026
Malcom Johnson, 86, passed away on September 1, 2026, at Novant Hospital in Wilmington, NC. God, Family, and Country were always important to Malcom. When he wasn't on a tractor working, Malcom loved to hunt on the farm with Red, his beloved pup. He served as a member of the North Carolina National Guard for 6+ years. Malcom retired from...
Linda Benton Clayter
Aug 30, 2026
Linda was born the daughter of the late Edger and Frankie Benton, in Bladen County on March 5, 1947. She was a devoted mother, wife, and grandmother. She passed peacefully at Rick and Sonya Marvin's home under the care of Lower Caper Fear Hospice.
Linda is survived by her daughter: Sonya and husband Rick Marvin, her son: Byron and wife Debra...
Christine Robinson
Aug 26, 2026
Christine Owens Robinson, 88, of Garland, NC, passed away on Wednesday, August 26, 2026, at her residence.
A Viewing will be held on Wednesday, September 2, 2026, from 1:00-6:00 PM, with the family present from 5:00-6:00 PM, at Carter Funeral Home, 111 N. Ingold Ave., Garland, NC.
The Funeral Service will be at 2:00 PM, Thursday, September 3, 2026, at Garland First...
Judy Thomas Smoak
Aug 18, 2026
Judy Thomas Smoak, 79, of White Lake, NC, passed away on August 18, 2026, at Angel House Hospice Care Center in Whiteville, North Carolina. Born on September 18, 1946, in Charleston County, South Carolina, Judy’s life was marked by unwavering devotion to her family and a kindness that touched all who knew her.
Judy was a member of Lakewood Country Club...
James "Buddy" Alford Cain
Aug 8, 2026
James Alford Cain, affectionately called "Buddy" of Garland, NC, born September 20, 1942, in Sampson County, North Carolina, passed away on August 8, 2026, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, North Carolina.
Mr. Cain was the son of Adrian Cain and Annie Lou Cain, both of whom preceded him in death. He is also preceded in death by siblings: Bennie...
Moises Luviano Torres
Aug 1, 2026
With heavy and loving hearts, the family of Moises Luviano Torres mourn his passing on August 1, 2026, at Novant Health in Wilmington, North Carolina. Born on July 1, 1965, in San Pedrito, Michoacan, Mexico, Moises’s life was a journey marked by unwavering love for his family, a beautiful generosity of spirit, and a gentle strength evident in every path...
Thomas J. Roberts
Jul 22, 2026
Thomas J. Roberts, known fondly as Tom, passed away peacefully on July 22, 2026, at the Valley Hospice House in Fayetteville, NC. Born on October 19, 1952, in Amberg, Germany, Tom’s life was characterized by hard work, integrity, and the deep care he showed for those around him.
Throughout his 73 years, Tom enriched the lives of all who were privileged...
Nicholas "Adam" Strickland
Jul 20, 2026
Nicholas "Adam" Strickland, born on July 11, 1988, in Newport News, Virginia, passed away on July 20, 2026, in Kelly, North Carolina. His sudden departure has deeply touched his family, friends, and all who came to know him.
Adam was the beloved husband of Hannah Strickland and devoted father to their three children: Adalynn, Harper, and Nicholas Jr. He was a...
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