Obituaries

Jul 27, 2022

Ms. Clyde Helen Vann, 95, of 244 North Parkersburg Ave., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, July 27, 2022, in Raeford.

Clyde was born February 26, 1927, in Sampson County to the late James Underwood and wife Vada Bryant Underwood. In addition to her parents she is preceded in death by her husband: Livie Vann Jr., two daughters:...

Jul 25, 2022

Mr. Larry Merritt, 70, of 9855 Old Fayetteville Rd, Fayetteville, passed away on Monday, July 25, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Larry was born January 26, 1952, in Robeson County to the late Charlie Merritt and wife Mary Hodge Merritt. In addition to his parents, Larry is preceded in death by two brothers:...

Jul 3, 2022

Ms. Margaret Ruth Highsmith Haire, was born July 04, 1954, in Bladen County, NC, to the late Wade and Ida Lee Highsmith. She departed this life on Sunday, July 03, 2022, at her residence.

Margaret received her education at Bladen County Schools. Margaret moved to Philadelphia, PA in her young adult life. She had a...

Jul 2, 2022

Dennis Wayne Hixson, 65, of 6511 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC, went gently on July 02, 2022, at home.

Born February 05, 1957, in Douglas County, Omaha, Nebraska. He was preceded in death by his parents Dana and Nellie Hixson, as well as a sister, Melinda deceased at birth, and the son of his heart, Robert McCloud Jr....

Jun 22, 2022

Mr. Rodrick "Ron" LaShaun Beatty, 39, of 910 Bland School Road, Harrells, passed away on Wednesday, June 22, 2022, at Alamance Regional Medical Center in Burlington.

Mr. Beatty was born June 09, 1983, in New Hanover Co. N.C.  He was preceded in death by his father, Willie Rayford Beatty, and step-father, Charlie Spencer, grandmothers, Loretta Daniels Herring...

Jun 21, 2022

I have fought a good fight, I have finished the race, I have kept the faith. Now there is in store for me the crown of righteousness, which the Lord, the righteous Judge, will award to me on that day, and not only to me but also to all who have loved His appearing. II Timothy 4:7-8

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Jun 20, 2022

Stephen Matthew Gatyas, III, 54, of Leland, NC, and formerly of Wilmington, NC, and Phoenix, AZ, passed away on Monday, June 20, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.  He was preceded in death by his parents, Stephen M. Gatyas, Jr., Peggy Davis, and James “Bo” Davis.

Stephen is survived by three sisters, Caro...

Jun 17, 2022

Doris Holland Rich, 94 of 12007 Old Mintz Highway Garland, NC died Friday, June 17, 2022, after a prolonged illness.  Doris and her twin, Dorothy were born, on July 25, 1927.  These twins were two of 10 children born to Elliott and Mollie Holland of Clinton, NC.  She was married to Harold C. Rich, Sr. of Garland on January...

Jun 16, 2022

Mr. James Palmer Johnson, 79, of 2729 Johnsontown Rd., passed away on Thursday, June 16, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Bladen in Elizabethtown, NC.

Mr. Johnson was born September 27, 1942, in Bladen Co., NC to the late James Henry Palmer Johnson and Julia Autry Johnson. He was preceded in death by two brothers, Earl Johnson and...

Jun 10, 2022

Bunny Lynn Herring, 58, of Whitsett NC passed away on June 10th 2022. Bunny was born on March 29th 1964 in New York City to her Mother, Mary Magdalene Herring and her Father, Cassell Herring. Bunny excelled in everything she did, she did exceptional in school and went on to further her college education, majoring in the field of...

Jun 9, 2022

Mrs. Ernestine Benson Barnes, 87, 176 Austin E. Barnes Dr. Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, June 9, 2022, at West Bladen Assisted Living in Bladenboro, NC.

Ms. Barnes was preceded in death by her husband, Austin Barnes.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Monday, June 13, 2022, at Sandhill Cemetery, Norris...

Jun 5, 2022

Mr. Joseph Rusty Croom, 60, of 13007 Hwy 242 N., passed away on Sunday, June 05, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 A.M. Thursday, June 09, 2022, at the Baker Family Cemetery, 12863 Hwy. 242, Elizabethtown, NC

Mr. Croom is survived by his...

Jun 1, 2022

Mr. Donnie “Mike” Michael Long, 64, of 619 Rosemary Rd., Rose Hill, passed away on Wednesday, June 01, 2022, at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville.

Mike was born August 16, 1957, in Martin County to the late Donnie Harold Long and Gaynell Mozingo Sasser. In addition to his parents, Mike is preceded in death by his brother:...

May 31, 2022

Mrs. June Carter Thomas, 62, of 2750 Helltown Road, Garland, passed away on Tuesday, May 31, 2022, at her residence.

June was born December 01, 1959, in Sampson County, to the late John Odie Carter and Daisy Raye Smith Carter. In addition to her parents, June is preceded in death by her husband: Ronnie Thomas, and her...

May 26, 2022

Mr. Michealangelo “Mike” Maurice Murphy, 51, of 2435 Harrells Way, Garland, passed away on Thursday, May 26, 2022, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Mike was born December 08, 1970, in Sampson County to the late Robert Earl Murphy and Merian Boykin Smith. He is preceded in death by his father: Robert Earl Murphy.

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May 24, 2022

Ms. Darlene McKoy, 56, of 125 Clinton Ave., Garland, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Darlene was born July 07, 1965, in Sampson County to the late Albert H. Carr and Portia Faith McKoy. In addition to her father, Darlene is preceded in death...

May 20, 2022

Mr. Bobby Junior Cromartie, 59, of Garland died Friday, May 20, 2022.

Bobby was born October 21, 1962, in Sampson County to the late William Cromartie Jr. and Doris Gibbs Cromartie. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by one brother: Jimmy Cromartie.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM,...

May 14, 2022

Mrs. Karen Marie Priest, 62, of 311 Hummingbird Lane, Council, NC, passed away Saturday, May 14, 2022 at the Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Bolivia, NC.

Karen was born June 05, 1959, in Bladen County to the late Roy Lomax and wife Elaine Janson Lomax. She loved to serve the community and worked for over 25...

May 11, 2022

Ms. Judy Brower Scott, 65 of 208 Mercer Rd. Elizabethtown, NC went to be with the Lord on Wednesday, May 11, 2022 at Bladen County Hospital.

Judy was born on October 10, 1956 in Asheboro NC to the late Robert Franklin Brower and wife Sara Redding  Brower.  Judy earned a Bachelor's Degree and worked...