Obituaries

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Marjorie M. Tatum, 70, of 4082 Mote Rd., Harrells, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Bladen Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NC.

Marjorie was born November 23, 1950, in Bladen County to the late Ernest Raeford Mote Sr. and wife Annie Merritt Mote. She is preceded in death by one sister: Vickie Bordeaux. Mrs....

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Winston Louis Whitted, 87, of 720 McLean Rd., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Winston was born April 15, 1934, in Bladen County to the late James and Ada Whitted. He worked for many years as a farmer, yielding various crops. Winston is preceded in death by his beloved...

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Jerry Lee “Bird” Highsmith was born December 08, 1958, in Bladen County, NC, to the late Wade and Ida Lee Highsmith. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home.

Jerry received his education at East Bladen High School in Elizabethtown, NC. Jerry received Christ at an early age and truly loved...

Oct 19, 2021

Ms. Saretta Poole (Newkirk) Tuck, 71, of 189 Horace Henry Lane, Ivanhoe, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her residence.

Saretta was born August 06, 1950, in Sampson County to the late Willie and Flossie Newkirk. She worked for many years as a seamstress at the Garland Shirt Factory.

A funeral service will be...

Oct 12, 2021

Mr. Ranulfo Perez Vazquez, 57, of 112 Vazquez Lane, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Mercy One Hospital in Iowa.

Ranulfo was born May 27, 1964 in Cerro Alto, C.d. Valles, San Luis Potosi to Marco Perez Vidalez and Maria Eloisa Alonso Vazquez. Ranulfo earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mexico. He was a Pastor who...

Oct 11, 2021

Mr. Jesse Waldo Cheek (79) was born April 29, 1942, he passed at the Assisted Living Nursing Home in Raleigh on October 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Mr. William Clarence Cheek and late Lizzie Shaw Cheek of Harrells, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at...

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...