Obituaries

Mary Lou (Smith) Mott

May 19, 2021

Mary Lou Smith Mott, 66, of 1555 Hoover Road, Harrells passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

Services provided by Carter Funeral Home, Garland. www.carterfh.com

Anthony Scott Marks

May 11, 2021

Mr. Anthony Scott Marks, 50, of 91 Harmon St. Lot 50, White Lake passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Scott was born March 06, 1971 in Richmond County to Wayne & Diane Marks. Scott lived and worked in Camp Clearwater at White Lake. He was a beloved cook at the...

Kenneth Eugene Meyers

May 5, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Meyers, 59, of 5422 NC Hwy 210 W., Garland passed away Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at his residence.

Kenneth was born December 01, 1961 in New York to Vincent & the late Patricia Meyers. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Moschetto. Mr. Meyers was the co-owner of Colleen’s County Kitchen in Garland....

James "Popcorn" Samuel Boykin Jr.

May 3, 2021

Mr. James “Popcorn” Samuel Boykin Jr., 68, of 90 N. Belgrade Ave., Garland passed away Monday, May 03, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Boykin was born July 10, 1952 in Sampson Co. the son of the late James Samuel Boykin Sr. and Doris Mae Treadwell Boykin formerly of Garland, NC.  James was preceded in death by two...

Elmer Highsmith

Apr 30, 2021

Mr. Elmer Highsmith, 93, formerly of Rose Hill passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Magnolia Assisted Living Facility in Clinton.

Elmer was born May 14, 1927 in Duplin County to the late Lula Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his sister: Julia Highsmith and two nephews: Rayfield Highsmith & Michael Highsmith. Mr. Highsmith worked many...

Nero Johnson Corbett

Apr 29, 2021

Nero Johnson Corbett was born September 21, 1933 to Hardy and Nancy Lee Corbett in Ivanhoe North Carolina. He lived with Mama and Papa well into life, thus being a Mother’s baby in spite of the fact that he was her “knee baby”. He lived a calm, pleasant life and was very friendly to all humanity.

He...

Charlie "Joe" Smith Jr.

Apr 28, 2021

Mr. Charlie “Joe” Smith, Jr., 69, of 125 Charlie Smith Drive, Harrells passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Joe was born July 18, 1951 in Duplin County to the late Charlie Smith Sr. & Nettie Mathis Smith. Joe was a Timber Harvester in the Logging Industry for many years....

Dell Wood Randolph Mckoy

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Dell Wood Randolph McKoy, 74, of 1296 Airport Rd, Garland passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

Dell was born March 25, 1947 in Sampson County to the late Eula Mae McKoy. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jimmy & Lula McKoy.

A graveside service will...

Thomas "Tommy" Paul Smith

Apr 12, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Paul Smith Sr., of Hope Mills, NC, gained his angel wings, on April 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Stoney Point Baptist Church in Fayetteville, with Aaron Wilson, Duncan Edge, and Cameron McGill officiating.  Visitation will take place...

Tammy (Rice) Andrews

Apr 5, 2021

Ms. Tammy Rice Andrews, 55, of 2498 NC Hwy 53 W., Elizabethtown passed away Monday April 05, 2021.

Tammy was born July 01, 1965 in Cumberland County to Edwin & Laura Rice. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Ralph & Zelma Walters and paternal grandparents: Abner & Ellen Rice.

A graveside service...

Edith E. (Freeman) Carroll

Mar 30, 2021

At the age of 95, on March 30, 2021, God sent his heavenly angles to call our beloved Edith Carroll home from trails and strife to a land of everlasting peace.

Born to the late Lizzie Blackman and Lee Freeman, she lived a joyous life. Although she has no children, she was a mother to many. She...

Lula Alford

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Lula “Mary” Killett Alford, 65, of 1910 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Goldsboro.

Ms. Alford was born December 06, 1955 in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Willie Killett and Pearl Killett.  She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Albert Lane, Willie Killett,...

Titus D'Marco Demps

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Titus D”Marco Demps, 26, of 265 Autumn Leaf Lane, Clinton passed away Monday, March 29, 2021.

Titus was born May 06, 1994 in Sampson County to Joseph Demps and Cynthia Lee Owens. He is preceded in death by his father: Joseph Demps. Mr. Demps was a teacher for the County Public School System.

A...

Thelma Faye (Smith) Evans

Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Faye Evans, 88, of 186 Walter K. Evans Rd, Harrells, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence.

Thelma Faye was born May 22, 1932 in Pender County to the late Jessie Lee and Thelma Alice Smith. She never worked a public job, so to speak. But she managed a small farm, helped plant...

Raymond "Goat Man" Lee Williams

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Raymond Lee “Goat Man” Williams, 82, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Lee was born March 08, 1938 in Sampson County to the late Raymond Lee Williams Sr. and Modell Robinson. He is preceded in death by his wife: Catherine “Duck” Melvin Williams, daughter: Catrina Williams, brother: Julius Robinson and...

Allen "Abe" Abraham Johnson

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. Allen “Abe” Abraham Johnson, 26, of 118 Ollie Shaw Rd., passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Abe was born December 08, 1994 in Sampson County to Allen and Annie Johnson. He is preceded in death by his father: Allen Thomas Johnson.

A Funeral service will be...

Geneva (Johnson) Langley

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Langley, 66, of 24 Reedy Balkcum Rd., passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her residence.

Geneva was born January 30, 1955 in Sampson County to the late Albie Lee & Verbie Lee Johnson.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Langley.

A graveside service will be held at...

Elinita Keith Howard

Feb 15, 2021

Ms. Elinita Keith Howard, 89, of 311 E. 2nd St., passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

Elinita was born January 20, 1932 in Duplin County to the late Elma Green & Lizzie Mae Keith. She is preceded in death by her husband: Leonard Cornell Anders and her son:...

Colleen Shannon

Feb 12, 2021

Divinely gifted and exquisitely beautiful.

Colleen Shannon (Moriarty) went to be her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 12 2021.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY on June 13 1936. She graduated from Oceanside high school in 1953. In 1965 she built a home and opened a delicatessen in Coram/Middle Island, NY.

In...

Clara "Lee" (Powell) Cain

Feb 8, 2021

Mrs. Clara “Lee” Powell Cain, 70, of 596 W. 3rd St., Garland passed away Monday, February 08, 2021 in Pineville, NC.

Clara was born June 14, 1950 in Bladen County, NC to the late Jack and Annie Powell. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Cain. Clara worked with her husband for many years operating...