Obituaries

Sep 12, 2024

Ms. Shirley Ruth James Perry, 68, of 110 Willie Brown Rd., Roseboro, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 12, 2024, at UNC Wayne Memorial Hospital in Goldsboro, NC.  

Ms. Perry was born November 02, 1955, in Sampson Co. NC. The daughter of the late, John James Jr., and Katie Ruth Newman James. In addition to her parents, she was preceded...

Sep 8, 2024

Mr. Elijah Isiah Pridgen, 26, of 3200 Yanceyville St., Apt. F, Greensboro, passed away on Sunday, September 08, 2024, in Winston-Salem.

Elijah was born June 21, 1998, in Essex County, NJ, to Mark Pridgen & Townada Kegler-Pridgen. He is preceded in death by his maternal grandmother: Dorothy Kegler.

A Funeral Service will be held at Noon, 12:00 PM, on Tuesday, September 24,...

Sep 5, 2024

Mrs. June Abigail Robinson Brown, 73, of 10881 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, September 5, 2024, at her residence.

June was born on April 22, 1951, to the late Frank and Ellen Robinson. June owned and operated Carolina Apparel for many years. 

A Graveside Service will be held at 4:00 PM, Friday, September 6, 2024, at the Carter...

Sep 2, 2024

Mrs. Jenda Gail (Lee) Clewis, 64, of 222 Angel Island Road, Wilmington, NC, passed away on Monday, September 02, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Jenda was born on January 26, 1960, in Harnett County to Charles Edward Lee & his wife Deana Joy Starling Lee. Jenda enjoyed a long career as a hairdresser.

A Memorial Service will...

Aug 27, 2024

Mr. Joseph Thomas Staton, 84, of 3001 Benson Road, Garner, NC, passed away on Tuesday, August 27, 2024, at his residence.

Joseph was born on July 01, 1940, in Sampson County, to the late: Henry and Gladys Staton. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sons: Tommy Staton; Garry Staton, one daughter: Beverly Staton, 3 brothers:...

Aug 23, 2024

Mrs. Lillie Jane (Murphy) Thomas, 92, of 17351 Garland Hwy., Garland, NC, passed away on Friday, August 23, 2024, at her residence.

Lillie was born on June 06, 1932, in Sampson County, to the late: Paul Murphy and Mary Newton Murphy. In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded in death by her husband: James Luther Thomas, and her daughter: Nancy...

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs. Barbara J. Peterson, of 8040 NC Hwy 210 W, Garland, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence. 

Barbara was born, March 02, 1945 in Bladen Co. the daughter of the late Johnnie Johnson and Annie Mae Smith Johnson. She was preceded in death by her husband Reverend Edwin Odell Peterson, three brothers, Bobby Johnson, Paul “Moody”...

Aug 16, 2024

On Friday, August 16, 2024, Pearl Owens answered the soft and tender voice, and slipped peacefully into the hands of God. She was born on December 24, 1933, in Sampson County to the late: Web and Lillie Mae Melvin. 

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM, on Wednesday, August 21, 2024, at Sam’s Spring AME Zion Church, 1964 Old...

Aug 16, 2024

Mrs. Mariah Mae Fennell Sellars, 93, of 1619 Tomahawk Hwy, Harrells, NC, passed away on Friday, August 16, 2024, at her residence.

Mariah was born October 07, 1930, in Sampson County to the late James C. & Ada Newton Fennell. In addition to her parents, Mariah is preceded in death by her husband: Willie Ras Sellars, and her son: Willie Ray...

Aug 13, 2024

Ms. Nicole Monique Owens, 52, of 2322 Old US 701 Hwy, Clinton NC, passed away on August 13, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill. Nicole was born in Brooklyn, NY to Gloristeen Owens and the late Louis Sumpter. She is preceded in death by grandmother: Hazel Treadwell, brother: Christopher Owens, nephew: Joe Ravenell, great aunt: Helen Vann, and Harold Underwood. 

A Viewing...

Aug 5, 2024

Mrs. Mary Irene Fennell Clark, 64, of 1866 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC, passed away on Monday, August 5, 2024, at her residence.

Mary was born September 27, 1959, in Sampson County, to the late Willie Fennell & Macy Cromartie Fennell. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in death by her son: Kareem Fennell, and one sister: Carolyn Robinson.

A Funeral...

Aug 2, 2024

Ms. Hattie "Retha" LaRetha Owens, 92, of 1756 Claudes Drag Road, Roseboro, NC, passed away on Friday, August 2, 2024, at Southwood Nursing & Rehabilitation Center in Clinton.

Retha was preceded in death by her parents, her brothers Charlie Owens and Elbert Owens, great-nephew Theodore Owens and foster nephew Reginald Blackmon.

Retha was a member of Sam Springs A.M.E. Zion Church where...

Jul 30, 2024

Barry Connell Jacobs Sr., 66, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

Barry was born on August 02, 1957, in Brooklyn, NY to the late: Charlie Robinson Jr. & Charlie Mae Jacobs Boykin. In addition to his parents, Barry is preceded in death by one sister: Glinda Faye West.

A Funeral Service will be...

Jul 30, 2024

Mr. Thomas Lee “TL” Ruffin, Jr., 77, of 13885 US Hwy. 701 N., Garland, passed away on Tuesday, July 30, 2024, in Sampson County.

Thomas was born July 05, 1947, in Sampson County, to the late: Thomas Lee Ruffin & Hazel Strickland Ruffin. TL enjoyed a long career as a Truck Driver. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in...

Jul 29, 2024

Mr. R. B. Carter, 91, of 12154 Old Mintz Hwy, Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, July 29, 2024, at Southwood Nursing Facility and Rehabilitation Center in Clinton, NC.

R. B. was born May 30, 1933, in Sampson County to the late: Sylvester and Fannie Norris Carter. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his wife: Alice...

Jul 24, 2024

Ms. Trudy Ann Micke, 73, of White Lake, NC, passed away on Wednesday, July 24, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Arrangements are incomplete at this time.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

Jul 16, 2024

Portia Faith McKoy (Pip), age 79, of Garland, NC, was born March 30, 1945,to the late Alexander McKoy & Josephine Boone McKoy. She departed this life at home on July 16, 2024, in Garland, NC. She grew up in the Garland Community area and attended the Old Garland Colored School and the Clear Run School. She became a member of...

Jul 7, 2024

Ms. Karen Deloris Schadt, 71, of 214 Lanefield Road, Warsaw, passed away on Sunday, July 07, 2024, at Warsaw Health & Rehabilitation Center in Warsaw.

Karen was born February 26, 1953, in New Hanover County to the late Russell H. Sykes and Margie Britt Sykes. She is preceded in death by her parents.

Arrangements will...

Jul 6, 2024

Danny D. Long, age 63, of Avon, Ohio, formerly of Garland, entered into rest on Saturday, July 6, 2024, at St. John Westshore University Hospital in Westlake.

He was preceded in death by his parents: Bobby & Joyce Cannon Long and daughter: Sarah Long. He was employed with First Energy for over 35 years, retiring in 2020....

Jun 23, 2024

Mr. Christopher Lance Dixon, 34, and infant son, Jason Alex Dixon, 9 months, of 2369 Susie Sandhill Road, Garland, NC, went to be with the Lord on Sunday, June 23, 2024.

Lance was born June 15, 1990, in Columbus County to Renee (Dixon) Macrellis and Rudy Lee Carter.

Jason was born September 05, 2023, in...