Obituaries

Apr 29, 2024

Mrs. Pennie Elizabeth Bordeaux Spivey, 59, of 203 Oliver Lane, Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Pennie was born December 22, 1964, in Sampson County, to Elizabeth Bordeaux and the late William Bordeaux. In addition to her father, Pennie is preceded in death by her husband: Don...

Apr 26, 2024

Ronald Glenn Murphy, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024. He lived sixty-seven (67) precious years. Ronald was born in Sampson County (Clinton, N.C.). He is preceded in death by his father, the late Norman Buster Murphy and his mother, the late Georgianna Johnson Treadwell Murphy. He was the youngest of four children....

Apr 22, 2024

James Richard Herring Jr., beloved son of James and Faye Herring, was born on February 23, 1952, in Newport News, VA. He peacefully passed away on April 22, 2024, in Harrells, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

James, spent time over the years working on shut downs at the paper mill as a boilermaker construction welder and...

Apr 21, 2024

Reverend  Wright, 88, of 311 N. Ingold Ave, Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC.

Reverend Wright was born June 25, 1935, in Sampson County, NC, to Liza Robinson and Luke Murphy. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Wright, son: Larry Donnell Robinson, 3...

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Mary Catherine DeVane Vann, 89, of 995 McKoy Loop Rd. Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her residence.

Mary was born on February 23, 1935, in Sampson County to the late Willie Council Eugene Douglas DeVane and his wife, Mary Florence Corbett DeVane. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in...

Apr 6, 2024

Juanita Matilda Davis Rich was born on April 14, 1936, in the Colly Township in Bladen County, NC, to Evander Jerome and Alice Etta Autry Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 3 brothers: Floyd and wife Blanch, Norton, and wife Alma, and Richard and wife’s Annella, and Cheryl Davis; 4 sisters: Hettie Benton and husband...

Apr 4, 2024

Ms. Rachel Shaw, 93, of 11911 NC Hwy. 210 West, Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Friday, April 04, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter Funeral Home in Garland.

Apr 4, 2024

Ms. Rachel Shaw, 93, of 11911 NC Hwy. 210 West, Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Friday, April 04, 2025, at the Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC.

Arrangements are incomplete and will be announced by Carter Funeral Home in Garland.

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Julius Gilbert Cain, Jr., 43, of 410 Forest Park Road, Apt., #101, Wilmington, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Julius was born March 05, 1981, in Robeson County to his parents: Patricia Watson Cain, and Julius Gilbert Cain Sr. Julius enjoyed a career in the food industry as a Culinary Specialist.

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Mar 12, 2024

Mr. James “Bolee” Odell Highsmith, of 274 Sandhill Loop Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

James was born October 27, 1943, to the late Norman Highsmith, and his wife, Gertrude Murphy Highsmith. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by one brother: Robert Lee...

Mar 10, 2024

Mr. Thomas Edward Parker, 86, of 7591 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his residence.

Thomas was born on August 11, 1937, in Sampson County, to the late Luther Parker and his wife, Wixie Herring Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Dorothy Anders,...

Feb 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Severino Ramirez Jose, of Clinton, North Carolina, who passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Severino Ramirez Jose, to pay them a last tribute.

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Feb 22, 2024

Ms. Sarah Annis Bordeaux, 70, of, 1354 McPhail Road, Salemburg, passed away on Thursday, February 22, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Ms. Bordeaux was born February 22, 1954, in Sampson Co. North Carolina, the daughter of the late Ivey “Buddy” Bordeaux and Marie Beasley Bordeaux.  She was preceded in death by her brother,...

Feb 19, 2024

Mr. Wilbert “Jake” Jacobs, 75, of 1106 Hemingway Chapel Rd. 1 E, Conway, SC, formerly a resident of Newburgh, New York, passed away on Monday, February 19, 2024, at Conway Medical Center in Conway, S.C.

Wilbert was born September 16, 1948, in Harnett County, NC, to the late Mary Howard Jacobs and her husband, William Earnest Jacobs....

Feb 18, 2024

Mr. Paul Sanford Jordan, 73, of 201 Cromartie Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, February 18, 2024, at his residence, surround by loved ones.

Paul was born August 26, 1950, in Plymouth County, MA, to the late: Walter S. Jordan, Jr., and his wife, Barbara Bremner Jordan.  Paul was a Plant Manager in the Textile Industry for...

Feb 16, 2024

Mr. James Wyman Faircloth, 68, of 4259 NC Hwy. 210 West, passed away on Friday, February 16, 2024, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville, NC.

Mr. Faircloth was born June 06, 1955, in Sampson Co. North Carolina, the son of the late William Faircloth and Ruth Hairr Faircloth.  He was preceded in death by a...

Feb 12, 2024

John Lite Owens, was born December 28, 1955, to the late, Marvin and Bessie Owens. He departed this life on February 12, 2024.

Preceded in death by his parents, oldest grandson: Christopher A. Wright, brothers: Jimmy, Harry, Douglas, Daniel, and Arthur, sisters: Mimi Gail, Sandra, Carolyn, Betty, Sennie, and Cathy.

A Funeral Service will be...

Feb 8, 2024

Irene ”Peggy” Hope McKee Nye, passed away on February 8, 2024, in Elizabethtown, NC.  She was married to her husband Rep. Edd Nye for 69 years. She is survived by Edd Nye their three children Shannon Nye King ( Lynn Grey ) Eddie Nye ( Sharon ) and Allison Nye, and her grandchildren Kathryn King Edge ( Marc )...

Feb 8, 2024

Ms. Kelly Jean Cain Spell, 55, of 95 East 3rd St., Garland, passed away on Thursday, February 08, 2024, at NHRMC in Wilmington.

Kelly was born on January 24, 1969, in Sampson County to Peggy Carter and Harold Cain.

A Graveside Service will be held at 3:00 PM, Saturday, February 10, 2024, at the Garland...

Feb 4, 2024

Mr. Conestine DeVane, 73, of 2406 Ivanhoe Road, Ivanhoe, passed away on Sunday, February 04, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill, in Chapel Hill, NC.

Conestine was born on November 08, 1950, to Louise Mae Carr and James E. DeVane in Sampson County. In addition to his parents, Conestine is preceded in death by his son: Conestine DeVane,...