Obituaries

Betty Jewel Beatty

Betty Jewel Beatty

Dec 26, 2022

Ms. Betty Jewel Beatty, 73, of 804 College St., Clinton, went to be with the Lord on Monday, December 26, 2022, at UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

Betty was born February 17, 1949, in Sampson County, to the late James R. Beatty and Naomie Ruth Williams Beatty. In addition to her parent’s Betty is preceded in...

William "Rick" Lewis Stevens Jr.

William "Rick" Lewis Stevens Jr.

Dec 20, 2022

Mr. William “Rick” Lewis Stevens Jr., 75, of 45 Land Lane, White Lake, went to be with the Lord on Tuesday, December 20, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Rick was born July 10, 1947, in Arlington, Virginia to the late Dorothy America Garrett & William Lewis Stevens. In addition to his parents, he...

Mavis (Hogan)  Mclamb

Mavis (Hogan) Mclamb

Dec 19, 2022

Mrs. Mavis Hogan McLamb joined her Jesus in Heaven on December 19, 2022, at her home in Rockingham. Mavis was born May 06, 1935, in Rockingham to the late Charles and Pauline Hogan. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband: David McLamb. She was the baby of 10 and was preceded by her...

Carmn Cartz Coleman

Carmn Cartz Coleman

Dec 15, 2022

Mr. Carmn Cartz Coleman, 66, of 213 Carter Blueberry Road, Garland, passed away on Thursday, December 15, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Carmn served in the Army as a young man. He was a general contractor for most of his working career but his favorite job of all was being a Grandfather. He...

Sudie Mae (Boykin)  Anders

Sudie Mae (Boykin) Anders

Dec 14, 2022

Mrs. Sudie Anders, 76, 7035 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Kenansville Health & Rehab Center in Kenansville.

Sudie was born October 30, 1946, in Sampson County, to the late Livest James Boykin and wife Sadie Blanche Boykin. In addition to her parents, Sudie is preceded in death by her husband:...

Thomas Eldridge Mcphail

Thomas Eldridge Mcphail

Dec 14, 2022

Mr. Thomas Eldridge McPhail, 97, formerly of Garland, passed away on Wednesday, December 14, 2022, at Dayspring of Wallace.

Thomas was born March 11, 1925, in Sampson County to the late Norma Pope McPhail and William Lester McPhail.  Mr. McPhail was preceded in death by his wife: Dorothy McLelland McPhail, and two brothers: W. L. “Bill” McPhail,...

Albert Milton Thomas, Jr.

Albert Milton Thomas, Jr.

Nov 9, 2022

Mr. Albert Thomas, Jr., 61, of 7529 NC Hwy 41 E., Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, November 9, 2022, at his residence.

Albert was born August 28, 1961, in Bladen County to Albert Milton Thomas and wife Joyce Hall Thomas. Albert enjoyed a career as a Truck Driver working for himself. In addition to his father: Albert...

Bernard "Jule" Mckoy

Bernard "Jule" Mckoy

Nov 8, 2022

Mr. Bernard “Jule” McKoy, 62, of 177 Center St., Garland, passed away on November 08, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Bernard McKoy was born on August 12, 1960, to the late Annie F. McKoy and Alfonso Carter. He departed this life on November 8, 2022. Bernard attended Garland High School, graduating in 1978. While in school, he...

David Beatty Sr.

David Beatty Sr.

Oct 16, 2022

Mr. David Beatty Sr., 95, of 6615 NC Hwy. 210 East, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, October 16, 2022, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC.

David was born November 25, 1926, in Bladen County to the late Jim & Eddie Ann Beatty. He was a WWII Navy Veteran and later had a career as a Logger...

Leonard Tatum Hopson Jr.

Leonard Tatum Hopson Jr.

Oct 15, 2022

“Leo” Hopson, 78, died at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center on Saturday, Oct. 15.  Leonard Tatum Hopson, Jr. was born in Lima, Peru, to Leonard and Mary Heloise Reid Hopson.  He attended The American School of Lima, San Marcos Military Academy, TX, (1957-60), and graduated in 1963 from Sewanee Military Academy, TN, where he had been on the...

Miles Lewis Cashwell, Sr.

Miles Lewis Cashwell, Sr.

Oct 12, 2022

On Wednesday, October 12, 2022, Miles Lewis Cashwell, Sr, beloved husband, brother, father, grandfather, and papa, passed away peacefully in Boone, NC, at the age of 84. Born to Doris Rich and Eddie Chervis Cashwell, April 5, 1938 in Sampson County; ML was raised with a dedication to hard work and determination.

As a multi-sport athlete at...

Millard Gerald Jernigan

Millard Gerald Jernigan

Oct 6, 2022

Mr. Millard Gerald Jernigan, 74, of 1617 Bull Street, Garland, passed away on Thursday, October 6, 2022, at Lower Cape Fear Life Care in Whiteville.

Millard was born on April 15, 1948, in Bladen County to the late Lacy and Florence Jernigan. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by three brothers: Earl Jernigan;...

Jose Roberto Flores

Jose Roberto Flores

Sep 27, 2022

Mr. Jose Roberto Flores, 41, of 3854 Old Mintz Hwy., Roseboro, passed away on Tuesday, September 27, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

Jose was born July 05, 1981, in Mexico to Jose Flores and Carolina Flores.  He worked as a Transporter in the Car Industry. He is preceded in death by his mother:...

Johnny Lamb Foss

Johnny Lamb Foss

Sep 10, 2022

John L. Foss, 75, of 309 Lisbon Bridge Rd., Garland, went to be with the Lord with his family around him on Saturday, September 10, 2022.

John was born March 21, 1947, in Orleans County, NY, to the late Leo (Bud) & Elizabeth Foss. John worked at Eastman Kodak up until he retired and soon afterward moved...

Dorether Lesane

Dorether Lesane

Sep 9, 2022

Mrs. Dorether Washington Lesane, 87, 616 North Chapel St., St. Pauls, passed away on Friday, September 09, 2022, at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham, NC.

Dorether was born March 09, 1935, in Bladen County to the late Armie Washington Sr. and wife Beatrice Long Washington. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

James Lonnie Davis

James Lonnie Davis

Sep 5, 2022

Mr. James Lonnie Davis, 75, of 309 Kenneth Carter Rd., Clinton, passed away on Monday, September 5, 2022, at Duke University Medical Center in Durham, NC.

James was born September 05, 1947, in New Hanover County to the late Lonnie and Ruth Davis. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his step-sister: Virginia...

Alberta Lena (Newkirk)  Layman

Alberta Lena (Newkirk) Layman

Aug 29, 2022

Alberta Newkirk Layman, born, on April 20, 1923, died Monday, August 29, 2022, at her residence. Throughout her life, Alberta knew much pain and disappointment. She worked hard and she suffered loss: Her mother, father, four sisters, and two brothers, and in the last year, she endured much in her illness. But she was also blessed with a loving...

Maisie Jeann Reign Lewis

Maisie Jeann Reign Lewis

Aug 19, 2022

Precious baby Maisie Jeann Reign Lewis was called to heaven on Friday, August 19, 2022. The Austin & Sabrina Lewis family wishes to thank you for your continued prayers and support during this difficult time. She was a beautiful, perfect baby who will always live on in our hearts.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00...

Shawn Herring

Shawn Herring

Aug 16, 2022

Mr. Shawn Herring was born on August 13, 1966, in Clinton, NC to Marlene Kerr DeVane Herring and the late William Jay Herring.  He departed this life on July 12, 2022.  He was preceded in death by his father, Charles Crosby, brother, Cecil, sisters, Lorraine, and Margaret, Uncle Roy, and Aunt Byrd.

Shawn attended school in Sampson...

Willarise (Hairr)  Powell

Willarise (Hairr) Powell

Aug 14, 2022

Mrs. Willarise Hairr Powell, 76, of 85 Birdie Lane, Garland, passed away on Sunday, August 14, 2022, at Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro.

Willarise was born October 16, 1945, in Sampson County to the late Junior & Elouise New Hairr. She enjoyed working for many years as a CNA in the Health Care Industry. In addition to...