Obituaries
Doris Holland Rich
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...
James P. Johnson
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...
Bunny Lynn Herring
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...
Ernestine (Benson) Barnes
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...
Joseph Rusty Croom
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...
Donnie "Mike" Michael Long
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:...
June Thomas
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...
Michealangelo "Mike" Maurice Murphy
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.
A...
Darlene Mckoy
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...
Bobby Junior Cromartie
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,...
Karen Marie (Lomax) Priest
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...
Judy (Brower) Scott
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...
Elma (Marshburn) Bradley
May 11, 2022
Elma Marshburn Bradley, 89, passed peacefully at her home in McLeansville, NC on May 11, 2022.
Elma was born on October 31, 1932, to the late Samuel and Clayton Marshburn on the family farm in Bladen County. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her husband
William Henry Bradley, and her...
Catherine Russ
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...
Mattie Louise (Cheek) Murphy
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...
Betty (Spencer) Hayes
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:...
Millicent Hammonds Autry
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...
Karen Elizabeth (Smith) Pontak
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....
Billy Ray Honeycutt
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...
David Lawrence Myers
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...
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