Obituaries

Mar 11, 2023

Ms. Barbara Hall Matthews, 90, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023.  Born on June 19, 1932, she was the second of five daughters of H. Pritchard Hall and Lella Mae Hall of Sampson County.  She attended Clement School and graduated in 1950.  She worked for over sixty-five years as an office manager in various companies.  She served as...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Gary White, 64, of 3152 Sommer Dr., Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, March 08, 2023, at Novant Health-Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Gary was born December 15, 1958, in Hampstead, NY, to the late Elmer Howard White Jr. and his wife Rita Flagg White.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00...

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Romie James Spearman (RJ) was born in Ingold, NC to the late Mr. Romie James Spearman, Sr. and Mrs. Katie Catherine (Sellars) Spearman on April 14, 1936. He departed this life on March 07, 2023. RJ’s spiritual journey began at First Baptist Ingold Church, Ingold, NC and his formative spiritual foundation was fortified at the Kingdom Stewards Ministries,...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Ernest Ruben Scott, 63, of Highland House, 1700 Pamalee Dr., Fayetteville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Ernest was born November 07, 1959, in Bladen County to the late Ernest Scott and his wife, Lila Bell Davis Scott.

Ernest leaves to cherish...

Feb 23, 2023

Ms. Myrtie Tysinger Powell, 84, of 4026 NC-11, Wallace, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Dayspring of Wallace in Wallace.

Myrtie was born on April 13, 1938, to the late Lillie Cain Powell and Faison Powell. Myrtie enjoyed a career as a Tower Operator in the Forestry Industry. In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 20, 2023

Ms. Ernestine “Steine” Newkirk, 88, of 393 Stringfield Rd., Willard, NC, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Ernestine was born September 01, 1934, in Sampson County, to the late Rosa Lee Highsmith Newkirk and Bero Rhodes Newkirk. In addition to her parents, Ernestine is preceded in death by four sisters:...

Feb 14, 2023

Amanda “Olly” Conner, of The Gardens of Roseboro, Assisted Living Center, Roseboro, NC went home to heaven to be with her sweetheart on Valentine's Day, February 14th, 2023.

Amanda was born in Widen WV on June 21st, 1933 (The longest day of the year) to the late Earl W. and Florence Blackson Hall. She is preceded in...

Feb 9, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Doris (Murphy) Shaw McKoy, 57, of 12200 NC Hwy 41 W., Bladenboro, passed away on Thursday, February 9, 2023, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Lillie was born May 07, 1965, in Sampson County to the late Willie Paul Murphy and wife Allie Mae (Pridgen) Murphy. In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded...

Feb 6, 2023

Janice was born July 29, 1939 to the late William Clarence & Lizzie Cheek in Bladen County. Janice was preceded in death by her husband George Pettie Manuel Jr., by her brothers and sisters, WC Cheek, Vernie Cheek Melton, Verlia Brady, Jesse Waldo Cheek, Easter Cheek, and Mattie Cheek Murphy. They will always be in our hearts.

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Feb 6, 2023

Mrs. Pamela S. Sholar, 72, of 26 Chadwick Place Drive, White Lake, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at her residence.

Pam was born May 01, 1950, in Mt. Airy, NC to the late James Coy Stevens and Wanda Gale Chilton Stevens.

After graduating from Appalachian State University with her Bachelor’s Degree in Health...

Feb 6, 2023

Mrs. Antonia Martinez Garcia, 59, of 55 Brown Ave., Garland, passed away on Monday, February 6, 2023, at SECU Hospice House of Johnston in Smithfield.

Antonia was born on February 02, 1964, in Mexico to Clemente Martinez Morales & Candelaria Garcia.

A funeral service will be held at 12:00 PM/Noon on Thursday, February 09, 2023,...

Jan 24, 2023

Mrs. Linda Carol Horrell Johnson, 74, of 10282 NC Hwy. 41 East, Harrells, departed this world on Tuesday, January 24, 2023, at her residence.

Linda was born April 15, 1948, in Sampson County to the late Elmer Autry and Mary Horrell. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: Grayford Johnson Sr.,...

Jan 21, 2023

Rocky Wayne Caudle Jr., 39, of 75 Womack Way, Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023.

Rocky was born December 15, 1983, in Harnett County to Michelle and Rocky Caudle Sr. Rocky worked with his family in their lawn care service business. He also enjoyed cooking and worked in the food industry for many years. He...

Jan 21, 2023

Mr. Thomas Ivey Mitchell, 82, of 7712 Wildcat Rd., Harrells, NC, passed away on Saturday, January 21, 2023, at the Lower Cape Fear Lifecare Center in Whiteville, NC.

Mr. Mitchell was born May 21, 1940, in Lenoir County North Carolina the son of the late Dock Thomas Mitchell and Rose Ella Ivey Mitchell.  Mr. Mitchell was preceded...

Jan 11, 2023

Mrs. LaRue Evans Pate, 93, died January 11, 2023, at West Bladen Assisted Living, Bladenboro. Preceded in death by her parents: Haywood and Elzora Evans, Garland, NC, husband: Wade L. Pate Sr., sons: Wade L. Pate Jr.; and Arnold Pate, son-in-law: Ray Johnson, all of Garland.

LaRue left to cherish her memories two daughters: Kay Johnson Martin...

Jan 10, 2023

Mrs. Thelma Davis, 88, of 1561 Davis Road, Garland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, January 10, 2023, at her residence.

Thelma was born October 12, 1934, in Bladen County to the late Craven and Harriette Smith Edge. She enjoyed a long career as a Seamstress at the Garland Shirt Factory. In addition to her...

Jan 9, 2023

Mrs. Lula Belle Melvin Miller, 93, of 155 Boren Brick Rd., Roseboro, passed away on Monday, January 9, 2023, at Sampson Regional Medical Center, in Clinton, North Carolina.

Mrs. Lula Belle was born May 11, 1929, in Sampson County, to the late Oscar Melvin and his wife Elizabeth Crenshaw Melvin. In addition to her parents, she is...

Jan 5, 2023

Mr. Hugh Junior Chavious, 64, of 560 Bill Town Road, Rose Hill, passed away on Thursday, January 5, 2023, at his residence.

Hugh was born June 30, 1958, in Sampson County to the late Hugh Coolidge Chavious and his wife Claretta Ward Washington Chavious. He enjoyed a career as a Commercial Mover for Interstate Movers. In addition...

Jan 1, 2023

Mrs. Cathy Diane Cain Horrell, 71, of 88 Triple H. Lane, passed away Sunday, January 1, 2023, at her residence.

Cathy was born March 11, 1951, in Sampson County to the late Joe Cain and his wife Kathleen Fair Cain. Cathy worked in the Farrowing Department with Murphy Family Farm until retirement. She was a full-time Granny...

Dec 26, 2022

Ms. Lillian (Ma Lil) Rose Somers Lawton Meeker Frye, 85, of 233 Yankee Lane, Clinton, passed away on Monday, December 26, 2022.

Lillian was born April 27, 1937, in Oswego County, NY to the late Edward Raymond Somers and Mary Sophia Barker Somers. She had 16 siblings. Lillian was a great cook, housewife, mother, and friend to...