Obituaries
JImmie Butler Blackman
Jan 29, 2026
Mr. Jimmie Butler Blackman, 87, of 295 North Church St., passed away on Thursday, January 29, 2026 at Kitty Askins Hospice Care Center in Goldsboro, NC.
Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced Carter Funeral Home.
Etheline Johnson Bradley
Jan 26, 2026
Etheline Bradley, 87, of Bowie, MD, passed away on Monday, January 26, 2026.
A Viewing will be held on Friday, February 13, 2026, from 5:00-7:00 PM, at Carter Funeral Home, 111 N. Ingold Ave., Garland, NC.
The Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, February 14, 2026, at Pleasant Hill Holiness Church, 2020 Johnsontown Road, Elizabethtown, NC. Interment to follow...
Deborah Herring
Jan 25, 2026
Deborah Ann Herring, beloved daughter, sister, and dedicated 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 Gainey...
Ruth Williams
Jan 22, 2026
Ruth Williams, 97, formerly of Ingold, NC, passed away on Thursday, January 22, 2026, in Florida.
Arrangements are incomplete at this time.
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...
Charlie Tanner
Dec 30, 2025
Charlie Tanner, born on December 18, 1961, in Sampson County, North Carolina, passed away peacefully on December 30, 2025, in the same beloved county where he spent his life. He leaves behind a legacy of hard work, family devotion, and love for life.
Throughout his career, Charlie was known as a laborer in many various fields of work, embodying the spirit...
Robert Carey
Dec 28, 2025
Robert "Bobby" E. Carey, 83, of 963 Old US 701 Hwy., Clinton, NC, passed away on Sunday, December 28, 2025, at his home surrounded by his loved ones.
Bobby was born July 31, 1942, in New York to the late: Matthew & Anna Carey. Robert lived a life of service. As a volunteer Firefighter with the Garland Volunteer Fire Department for...
Jerry Balkcum Carroll
Dec 21, 2025
Jerry Balkcum Carroll, affectionately known as Jerry B Cannady, passed away on December 21, 2025, in New Hanover County, North Carolina. Born on December 10, 1956, in Sampson County, he was a cherished member of his community and will be remembered for his kind spirit and unwavering dedication to his work.
Jerry devoted many years of his life to the Shirt...
Leonard "Lent" "Skeet" DeVane
Dec 19, 2025
Leonard DeVane, fondly known by his nicknames "Lent" and "Skeet," was born on March 26, 1937, in Sampson County, North Carolina. He lived a life marked by dedication and service, particularly in the role of a security guard within the public school system, where he contributed to the safety and well-being of countless children and staff.
Leonard's journey came to a...
Craig Richard Smith
Dec 14, 2025
Craig Richard Smith, age 77, of the Cypress Creek Community of Bladen County, 3980 NC Highway 210 West, Garland, NC died on Sunday, December 14, at the family residence.
With him at the time of his passing were his wife of 46 years, Emily R. Coble, and his daughter Claire Ruth Coble Smith, who was an integral member of his care...
Reginald "Fat Boy" Howard
Dec 13, 2025
Reginald "Fat Boy" Howard, a beacon of joy and laughter, passed away on December 13, 2025, at the age of 39. Born on December 11, 1986, in Clinton, NC, Reggie was known for his radiant smile and unwavering positivity, which brightened the lives of everyone he encountered.
Reggie had a unique ability to find humor in any situation. His great sense...
Marcedo "Wii Wii" "Boston George" McNeil
Dec 13, 2025
Marcedo "Wii Wii" "Boston George" McNeil, 33, of 365 Longview Lake Rd., Garland, NC, passed away on Saturday, December 13, 2025, in Sampson County, NC.
Mr. McNeil was born July 20, 1992, in Sampson County, North Carolina, the son of the late Geneva Jean "Eva" McNeil and Clarence Autry.
A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, December 27, 2025,...
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