Obituaries

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Matilda G. Long, 78, of 804 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, formerly of Harrells, passed away Wednesday, October 06, 2021, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Matilda was born November 17, 1942, in West Virginia to the late Lonnie and Matilda Gilmore. She worked for many years in the private health care field.

A graveside...

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Illa Pearl Smith, 78, of 734 West 2nd St., Garland, passed away Tuesday, October 05, 2021, at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Illa Pearl was born December 11, 1942, in Sampson County to the late Luther and Daisy Thorpe. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Ralph Sanford Smith Sr., five...

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Martin, 76, of 316 Lisbon St., Apt. C, Clinton, passed away Monday, October 04, 2021, at her residence.

Elizabeth was born March 18, 1945, in Sampson County to the late Sylvester and Fannie Carter. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ivey Martin, four sisters: Ola Mae Warlick; Roselle Burgess; Doris Martin; Vada...

Oct 3, 2021

Mrs. Johnnie Irene McNeil, 97, of 365 Longview Lake Road, Garland, passed away Sunday, October 03, 2021, at her residence.

Johnnie was born July 14, 1924, in Sampson County to the late Johnny and Jannie Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband: William McNeil and two sons: Kibey McNeil; Johnny McNeil. She received her education...

Oct 3, 2021

Norman  Jefferson Carter, Jr, 80, of Garland went to meet his heavenly father on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home.

Norman was preceded in death by; Norman Jefferson Carter, Sr. (father), Sarah Ann Rich Carter (mother), and Loreen Carter Harris (sister).

Norman was a native of Sampson County where he graduated from Garland High...

Oct 1, 2021

Mrs. Dorothy Lue Hall Robinson, 91, of 12821 NC Hwy. 242 N., passed away on Friday, October 1, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Bladen, in Elizabethtown, NC.

Mrs. Robinson was born February 16, 1930, in Bladen Co. N.C.  She was preceded in death by her husband Odell Robinson.

The funeral service will be held at...

Sep 30, 2021

Mrs. Blanche Clark Norris, 93, of 120 Southwood Dr., Clinton, formerly of Garland, passed away Thursday, September 30, 2021, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton.

Blanche was born April 30, 1928, in Stanly County to the late William and Katherine Clark.  She was preceded in death by her husband: Lacy Earl Norris, five brothers: Henry Clark;...

Sep 28, 2021

Ms. Gertrude “GG” Hayes Greene, 79, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at Moses H. Cone Memorial Hospital in Greensboro.

Gertrude was born on February 22, 1942, in Sampson County. She is preceded in death by her husband Oliver Greene, mother Thelma Lamb, father Jeremiah Swain, step-father William Henry Lamb, brothers Hoisey Lamb and William Lamb Jr.,...

Sep 28, 2021

Mr. David Kelsie Greene, 69, of 204 Horrell Rd., Ivanhoe, passed away Tuesday, September 28, 2021, at his residence.

David was born June 21, 1952, in Lenoir County to the late James Kelsie Green and wife Ruth Evelyn Anderson Green.

A Memorial Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, October 02, 2021, at Carter...

Sep 22, 2021

Mrs. Betty Ruth Norris, 85, of 46 Carter Ave., Garland passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington.

Betty was born February 06, 1936, in Sampson County to the late Baez and Leona Smith. She was employed for many years as a seamstress for the former Garland Shirt Factory. Betty is...

Sep 22, 2021

Dr. Robert Jenkins Sr., 74, of 711 Wildcat Road, Harrells, passed away Wednesday, September 22, 2021, at his residence.

Robert was born on January 25, 1947, in New Kensington, PA to the late Robert and Thelma Jenkins.  He graduated from New Kensington High School in 1965.  After graduation, he enlisted in the U.S. Air Force. Upon receiving...

Sep 21, 2021

Very quietly and peacefully on Tuesday, September 21, 2021, Almighty God, in His infinite mercy and grace, gently closed the eyes of our beloved Annie Belle Imes, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC and she entered into her eternal rest.

She was born on August 18, 1921, in Sampson County, NC to the...

Sep 20, 2021

Mr. Albie “AJ” Richard Johnson Jr., 70, of 180 Piney Woods Rd., formerly of Garland, passed away on Monday, September 20, 2021, at The Laurels of Pender, in Burgaw, NC.

AJ was born May 11, 1951, in Sampson County. He is preceded in death by his parents: Albie Lee & Verbie Lee Johnson and one sister: Genève...

Sep 12, 2021

Mr. John D. Owens, 79, Oklahoma City, Oklahoma, formerly of Roseboro, NC, passed away Sunday, September 12, 2021, at Mercy Hospital in Oklahoma City. A graveside service will be held at 11:00 a.m. Saturday, September 25, 2021, at Roseboro Snow Hill Cemetery (Marion-Amos Road) in Roseboro, NC with the Rev. Gilbert Owens officiating.

John graduated from Charles...

Sep 11, 2021

Harvey James Herring was born December 17, 1944, to the late Elliott Lee and the late Lizzie Karo Herring of Bladen County, NC. He departed this life Saturday, September 11, 2021, in Bladen County Hospital, Elizabethtown, NC.

He attended school in Bladen County and became a talented and skilled young man. His first job was with Ernest...

Sep 4, 2021

Clinton

Mr. Eddis Ray King Jr., 77, of 12120 Garland Hwy., Clinton, NC, passed away on Saturday, September 04, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

Eddis was born June 27, 1944 in Sampson County to the late Eddis Ray King Sr. and Lillie Eleanor Smith King. He was preceded in death by...

Aug 30, 2021

Mrs. Geraldine Hicks, 76, of 95 Hoover Road, Harrells passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at her residence.

Geraldine was born August 07, 1945 in Sampson County to the late Charlie Newkirk and Janie Mae Newton. Mrs. Hicks worked for many years as a CNA in the Health Care Industry. She is preceded in death by her...

Aug 30, 2021

Mrs. Amber Faith Howard Runion, 43, of 870 Greens Bridge Road, Garland passed away Monday, August 30, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Amber was born August 10, 1978 to George Wayne Howard Jr. and the late Sharon Cannady Howard. She was preceded in death by her mother: Sharon C. Howard, paternal-grandfather: Wayne Howard Sr.,...

Aug 26, 2021

Mr. James Edward Mitchell, 88, of 5290 NC Hwy 210 South, Harrells passed away Thursday, August 26, 2021 at the VA Hospital in Fayetteville.

James was born May 04, 1933 in Lenoir County, NC to the late Dock and Ella Mitchell. James was a proud veteran of the United States Navy. He was retired from the NC...

Aug 24, 2021

Mrs. Annie Bell Dabbs Tyndall, 88, of 3581 Lamb Road, Garland passed away Tuesday, August 24, 2021 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton.

Annie Bell was born February 23, 1933 in Sampson County to the late Francis Marion Dabbs and Susie Ann Presslar Dabbs. She worked for many years at the Garland Shirt Factory as a...