Obituaries

Sep 6, 2020

Mr. Tracy Wendell Cowan Sr., 64, of 4648 McNeil Rd, Fayetteville, passed away on Sunday, September 6, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Mr. Cowan was born July 25, 1956 in Sampson County to the late Ivey E. Cowan and Esther Highsmith Cowan. Mr. Cowan graduated from Union High School in 1974 and...

Sep 5, 2020

Sarah Matthews, born May 14, 1939, went home to be with the Lord on Saturday, September 5, 2020.  She is preceded in death by her parents, Vassie Leroy Matthews and Annie Lillian Peterson Matthews. She was the second oldest of 7 children; Annie L. Matthews (deceased),

Harvey L Matthews (deceased), Caletha M Pindle, Janie C. Bannister, Edgar...

Sep 5, 2020

Mr. Willie James Brown, Jr.  65, of 915 Allen Road Apt. C-10, of Greenville, NC died Saturday, September 05, 2020 unexpectedly at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC. Willie was formerly raised in Roseboro, NC.

Mr. Brown was born July 30, 1955 in Horry County, SC to the late Willie James Brown Sr. and Lillian Graham Brown....

Aug 30, 2020

Mr. Kaleel Antwan Chestnutt, 17, of 149 Regan Lane, Autryville died Sunday, August 30, 2020 at Sampson Regional Medical Center, Clinton.

Kaleel was born June 16, 2003 in Duplin County.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Saturday, September 05, 2020 at Fennell Memorial Park, Harrells.

Kaleel leaves to cherish his...

Aug 20, 2020

Gene was born on April 16, 1952 in Bladen County to the late Willie David Morgan and Emmaline Marshburn. He is preceded in death by his sister Loutricia Faircloth.

He leaves behind to cherish his memory his wife of 47 years Darlene Morgan, son Scottie Morgan and wife Lori of Garland, Daughter Melissa Lugenbell and husband Dwayne...

Aug 15, 2020

Ms. Patricia Ann Brown, 67, of 915 Allen Road Apt. C 1, Greenville, formerly of Roseboro died Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Vidant Inpatient Hospice Care, Greenville.

Ms. Brown was born July 10, 1953 in Horry County, SC to the late Willie James Brown Sr. and Lillian Graham.

Funeral Service will be held at 11:00...

Aug 15, 2020

Ms. Hattie Willis Gilliard, 82, of 139 McLean Rd., passed away on Saturday, August 15, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Ms. Gilliard was born August 30, 1937 in Bladen County NC to the late Troy Herring and Bessie Cromartie. She is preceded in death by her sister; Gracie Murdock and her brother; Nelson Willis....

Aug 12, 2020

Jerry David Lewis, 77, of 8887 NC Hwy. 41 East, Harrells, NC passed away peacefully at West Bladen Assisted Living in Bladenboro, NC on August 12, 2020.

Mr. Lewis was born September 20, 1942 and raised in Tarheel, NC, and was the son of the late Carl Lewis and Eula Davis Lewis.  He was preceded in death...

Aug 8, 2020

Ms. Velma Faye Horne, 77, of 208 Village St. Bladenboro, NC, passed away on Saturday, August 8, 2020 at her residence.

Ms. Horne was born December 06, 1942 in Bladen County the daughter of the late Floyd Horne and Bernice Butler Horne.  She was preceded in death by two grandchildren; Amanda Bullard and Jamie Feltwell....

Jul 30, 2020

Ms. Alice Lee Moore, 79, of 213 Forest Trail, Clinton, formerly of Delway Community, died Thursday, July 30, 2020 at Magnolia Assisted Living, Clinton.

Ms. Moore was born December 01, 1940 in Sampson County to the late John and Mary (Peterson) Robinson. Ms. Moore is preceded in death by her daughter; Melanie Robinson Quinn, one sister; Dorothy...

Jul 26, 2020

Mr. Paul Robert Smith, 81, of 2967 Bull St., passed away on Sunday, July 26, 2020 at Bladen County Medical Center in Elizabethtown, NC.

Mr. Smith was born December 15, 1938 in Bladen Co., the son of the late Willis Smith and Ruby Rich Smith.  He was preceded in death by his wife; Audrey Smith, two sisters;...

Jul 20, 2020

Ms. Bristle Leanne Edge, 39, of 9972 Old Fayetteville Road, passed away Monday, July 20, 2020.

Ms. Edge was born July 26, 1980 in Robeson County. Ms. Edge is preceded in death her father; Rodney McMillan.

A Graveside Service will be held at 11:00 AM Tuesday, July 28, 2020 at Beards Chapel Baptist Church Cemetery...

Jul 18, 2020

Mr. David (Matt) Matthew Strickland, 24, of 384 Oak Tree Trail, Elizabethtown, died Saturday, July 18, 2020 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Mr. Strickland was born April 07, 1996 in Robeson County. Mr. Strickland is preceded in death by his sister; Kristina Strickland.

The family will be having a private graveside service.

Jul 17, 2020

Mr. Earl Kay Autrey Sr., 70, of 333 Lindsey Court, Lumberton, died Friday, July 17, 2020 at Genesis Healthcare, Pembroke, NC.

Mr. Autrey was born August 03, 1949 in Robeson County. Mr. Autrey is preceded in death by his parents; James Edmond Autrey and Mildred Rebecca Styron.

A service will be held at a later...

Jul 5, 2020

Mrs. Juanita Evers Hester, 89, of 1208 Storms Rd. Bladenboro, passed away on Sunday, July 05, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Hester was born June 09, 1931 in Bladen Co. the daughter of the late Tommy Evers and Lois High Evers. She was preceded in death by husband of 44 years Woodrow  “WC” Hester, two sons, Bobby...

Jul 4, 2020

Louis D. Mathis made his transition to his eternal home at 12:43 on Saturday, July 4, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Louis was born June 22, 1960 in Roseboro, NC to the late Haywood L. Mathis and Johnnie Mae Melvin McFadden. Louis is preceded in death by two nephews; Bobby L. Mathis and...

Jul 1, 2020

Mr. Jerry Christian Boykin, Jr., 22, of 160 Stateline Rd. Apt. 106, formerly of Garland, died Wednesday, July 01, 2020 at Tennova Healthcare, Clarksville, TN.

Mr. Boykin was born February 03, 1998 in Duplin County, NC. Mr. Boykin is preceded in death by his paternal grandparents, Earl and Nattie Boykin.

Memorial service will be held...

Jun 23, 2020

Mrs. Jean Bordeaux Long, 83, of 120 Southwood Dr., Clinton, formerly of Garland, passed away on Tuesday, June 23, 2020 at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC.

Mrs. Long was born June 08, 1937 in Sampson County, NC. She was preceded in death by her husband, William Craven Long.

A graveside service will be...

Jun 21, 2020

Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison, 78, of 469 Ezzell Road, Clinton, passed away on Sunday, June 21, 2020 at her residence.

Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison was born November 20, 1941 in Sampson County. Mrs. Geraldine Hooks Butler Faison is preceded in death by her parents; Jacob and Lena Hooks, two brothers; Jimmy and Donnie Hooks. Mrs....

Jun 19, 2020

Mrs. Audrey Mae Smith, 81, of 2967 Bull St., Garland, NC passed away on Friday, June 19, 2020 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Mrs. Smith was born January 21, 1939 in Bladen County. She is preceded in death by her parents; William Dexter Smith and Ruth Culberth Smith, three brothers; Forris...