Obituaries

May 6, 2022

Ms. Catherine Russ, 92 of 804 S. Poplar St. Elizabethtown formerly of the Mt. Olive Community, passed away on Friday, May 6, 2022, at Bladen East Health & Rehab. Center in Elizabethtown, NC.

She was born in Bladen County on August 28, 1929 to the late Willie Alden and Irene Brown Daniels. Catherine received her education at...

May 5, 2022

Ms. Mattie L. Murphy, 84, of 4064 NC Hwy. 210 East, Harrells, NC passed away on Thursday, May 5, 2022 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Mattie was preceded in death by her husband Loston Murphy and son Randolph Lofton Murphy.   She was preceded in death by her brothers and sisters, WC Cheek, Vernie...

May 1, 2022

Mrs. Betty Spencer Hayes, 74, of 866 Bland School Road, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, May 01, 2022, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Betty was born December 28, 1947, in Sampson County to the late Harvey Lee Spencer and Willie Henry Carr Spencer.  In addition to her parents, Betty is preceded in death by her husband:...

Apr 15, 2022

On Good Friday in the early evening, God dispensed his angels to Mom’s bedside at Inova Medical Campus in Fairfax, Virginia, and took our precious loved one on to Glory.

The memory lingers still. A place is vacant in our home, which never can be filled. And God shall wipe away all tears from our eyes. And...

Apr 13, 2022

Mrs. Karen Elizabeth (Smith) Pontak, 54, of 6292 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, passed away Wednesday, April 13, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Karen was born February 25, 1968, in Cumberland County to Doug & Gloria Smith. She earned an Associate’s Degree in Early Childhood Education. Karen was a Caregiver, stay-at-home-Mom, and a Student....

Apr 10, 2022

“How lucky am I to have something that makes saying goodbye so hard”

- Winnie the Pooh

Billy Ray Honeycutt (66 years old) was born on September 17th, 1955 in Clinton, NC, and passed away Sunday night, April 10th, 2022 in the comfort of his home in Harrells, NC. He was the son of Parker...

Apr 8, 2022

David Lawrence Myers, 68, of White Lake, NC, passed peacefully at Lower Cape Fear Life Care of Whiteville, NC, on April 08, 2022.

Dave was born in Santa Barbara, CA, and was preceded in death by his parent Dan and Patricia Reynolds Myers, a sister Loretta, a brother Bruce, a nephew Nathan, a niece Sarah, and a...

Apr 2, 2022

Mr. Donald Spivey, 60, of 156 Canyon Rd., passed away Saturday, April 02, 2022, at his residence.

Mr. Spivey was born November 23, 1961, in Mecklenburg Co., the son of the late George Spivey and Ruby Childress.  Mr. Spivey was a self-employed contractor for many years.  He is preceded in death by a daughter, Amber Spivey.

Mar 30, 2022

Ronnie Keith Johnson, age 67, of Garland passed away peacefully in his home surrounded by his wife, daughter, and family on Wednesday, March 30th, 2022.

He was born September 13th, 1954, in Bladen County. He was the son of the late Gerald and Jeanette Johnson. In addition to his parents, he is preceded by his brother, Ray...

Mar 22, 2022

Mr. Robbie Lynn Norton, 51, of 556 Gibson Dairy Road, Elizabethtown, passed away Tuesday, March 22, 2022, at his residence.

Robbie was born November 18, 1970, in Lee County to the late Jerry Norton and Judith Lemons Dove. He worked in the Timber Industry for many years as a Timber Procurement Specialist. In addition to his parents,...

Mar 21, 2022

On a Monday morning, March 21, 2022, God called our mother, grandmama, great-grandmama, sister, and aunt, home to receive her reward.

Mrs. Ida Moore Robinson the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elma Moore. She was born and raised in Sampson County. She attended Union High School and furthered her education at Bladen Community College...

Mar 20, 2022

Ms. Theresa Damone-Jones, 68, of 1211 Johnson Road, Garland, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Wake Med in Raleigh.

Theresa was born September 09, 1953, in Pitt County to the late Angelo & Doris Damone. She worked for many years as a Seamstress.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family....

Mar 11, 2022

Mr. James Anthony Shaw, 67, of 1309 Vandora Ave., Garner, formerly of Ivanhoe, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at his residence.

James was born September 07, 1954, in Pender County to the late Gilead Smith Shaw & Marie Millen Shaw. James earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. He used his education and worked...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Randall “Peter Rabbit” Preston Autry, 68, of 6611 NC Hwy. 210 E, Harrells, passed away on March 09, 2022 at Bladen Co. Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Randall was born April 30, 1953 to the late Preston and Evelyn Herring Autry in Sampson County.    He attended Sampson County Public Schools and drove trucks until he retired. Randall...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Donald Eugene Meshaw, 43, of 108 Lula Long Road, Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Elizabethtown.

Donald was born May 22, 1978, in Robeson County to Danny Meshaw and Kathryn Rackley. He is preceded in death by his father: Danny Meshaw, brother: Scottie Rackley, grandparents: Barney & Sylvia Meshaw; David & Tammie...

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Alice Cain Smith, 78, of 361 Smith Mill Pond Rd. Garland, NC passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Mrs. Smith was born August 31, 1943, in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Jim and Louise Cain.  She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Johnson, 66, of 389 Walter K Evans Rd., Harrells, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Wanda was born June 11, 1955, in Lenoir County, NC, to the late Richard and Mae Whaley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Adam Johnson, grandson: Wesley...

Feb 14, 2022

Cloyce Lockerman Pope, age 90, formerly of 5270 Garland Highway, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Trinity Grove Nursing Home in Wilmington, North Carolina on February 14, 2022.

She was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church for all of her adult life and a Sunday School teacher for approximately 50 years.

Feb 11, 2022

William Henry Herring was born on August 07, 1926 in Tomahawk, NC to the late Percy Herring and Pearl Williams Herring.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Melvin Herring and daughter, Rose H. McAllister. Two brothers, Allie Lee and Rudolph Herring, three sisters, Mary Pridgen, Lydia Kerr and Evelyn Autry.

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lee New, 58, of 101 Marada Road, Maxton, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Jerry was born April 12, 1963, in Davidson County to the late Harold Roy New and Sallie Mae Smith New. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son: Curtis...