Obituaries

James "Michael" Toler

Nov 23, 2023

Mr. James Michael Toler, 70, of Garland, passed away on Thursday, November 23, 2023, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

Michael was born August 17, 1953, in Sampson County to the late James Steven & Sally Virginia Toler. Michael served the Garland Community for many years in the capacity of Police Chief.

A...

Briony "Bama" Kieron Townsend

Nov 20, 2023

Mr. Briony Kieron Townsend, 36, of Harrells Hwy., Garland, passed away on November 20, 2023, in New Jersey. Briony was born on January 21, 1987, in the Sampson County Hospital.  He is preceded in death by his grandmothers: Cornelia R. Williams, and Gladys Townsend.

Briony “Bama” as he was called, was the owner and operator of Salvage...

Willie James Johnson, Sr.

Nov 18, 2023

Mr. Willie James Johnson Sr., 83, of 258 West 7th St., Garland, passed away on Saturday, November 18, 2023, at Lower Cape Fear Hospice Care Center in Wilmington, NC.

Mr. Johnson was born September 14, 1940, in Sampson Co. the son of the late Willie James Johnson and Rosa Belle Boyette Johnson.  He was preceded in death...

David "Kent" Dabbs

Nov 13, 2023

Kent Dabbs, age 54, died on Monday, November 13, 2023, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC. He lost his battle with liver disease and liver cancer.

Kent is survived by his wife: Joann Dabbs of Bladenboro, his daughter: Kimberly Dabbs (Jake) of Bladenboro, one sister: Carolyn Dabbs of Garland, and 3 grandchildren: Kaylee Dabbs, Haley Peedin,...

Gladys (Davis) Townsend

Nov 6, 2023

Mrs. Gladys Davis Townsend, 83, of 916 Davis Road, Garland, passed away on Monday, November 06, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.

Gladys was born September 22, 1940, in Marlboro County, SC, to the late Jefferson & Julia Cox Davis. In addition to her parents, Gladys is preceded in death by her husband: Charles...

Joshua "Josh" Ingram

Nov 5, 2023

Mr. Joshua Ingram, 89, of 288 Nathan Dudley Road, Clinton, passed away on Sunday, November 05, 2023, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Joshua “Josh” Ingram was born November 8, 1934 to the late Walter and Pauline Ingram in Duplin County, North Carolina.

Josh received his early education in North Carolina. After graduating from...

William "June" Isaiah Boney, Jr.

Oct 30, 2023

Mr. William “June” Isaiah Boney, Jr., 80, of 9131 Benfield Road, Apt. 343, Charlotte, formerly of Willard, passed away on Monday, October 30, 2023, at his residence.

A Funeral Service will be held at 11:00 AM, Saturday, November 11, 2023, at Roseville Missionary Baptist Church, 2870 Wilmington Hwy., Willard.

A Viewing will be held on...

Andria "Papoose" Dawn (Graham) Autry

Oct 28, 2023

Andria Dawn Graham Autry was born on May 15, 1968, in Newburg, NY, to the late Patricia Ann Whitted. She was the third of five children.

Andria (affectionately known as Papoose) was educated in Sampson County Public Schools where she graduated from Union High School in 1986. she became a member of Ingold First Baptist Church at...

Shawn Marquis Boykin

Oct 24, 2023

SSG Shawn Marquis Boykin, 31, of 3200 Winesap Road, Hope Mills, passed away on Tuesday, October 24, 2023, at his residence.

Shawn was born May 19, 1992, in Washington, DC to Jibril Boykin and Tanya Wilson.

A Funeral Service will be held at 1:00 PM, Saturday, November 04, 2023, at Carter Funeral Home, 111 N....

Arnold Ray Strickland

Oct 19, 2023

Mr. Arnold Ray Strickland, 75, of 132 General Lee Lane, Clinton, passed away on Thursday, October 19, 2023 at his residence.

Ray was born September 29, 1948, in Baltimore Maryland, to the late, Joseph L. Strickland and his wife, Hazel Boney Strickland. In addition to his parents, Ray is preceded in death by his sister: Jean Strickland....

Stewart Lee Tedder

Oct 17, 2023

Mr. Stewart Lee Tedder, 50, of 8078 Hwy 242 N., Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at his residence.

Stewart was born December 01, 1972, in Robeson County, to the late Kenneth Edward Tedder and his wife, Carylon Rackley Tedder. In addition to his parents, Stewart is preceded in death by his wife, Michelle Bishop...

Lillie Elorna (Johnson) Boykin

Oct 17, 2023

Mrs. Lillie Elorna Johnson Boykin, 90, of 2836 Old Fayetteville Road, Garland, passed away on Tuesday, October 17, 2023, at (BCN) Elizabethtown Nursing Center, in Elizabethtown.

Lillie was born August 31, 1933, in Bladen County to the late John and Nolia Johnson. In addition to her parents, Lillie is preceded in death by her siblings: Leonard Johnson,...

James "Buck" Edgar Wilkes, Jr.

Oct 16, 2023

Mr. James “Buck” Edgar Wilkes, Jr., 74, of 3800 Lamb Road, Garland, passed away on Monday, October 16, 2023, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

Buck was born May 16, 1949, in Bladen County, to the late James Edgar and his wife Lula Marie Wilkes. Buck enjoyed a long career in Retail Sales for the Sampson...

William "Billy" Hilton Evans

Oct 15, 2023

Mr. William “Billy” Hilton Evans, 62, of 1107 Carthage St., Sanford, formerly of Harrells, passed away on Sunday, October 15, 2023, at Sanford Senior Living in Sanford.

Billy was born July 20, 1961, in Sampson County, to the late Claud Dewey Evans and his wife Sarah Hilton Evans. In addition to his parents, Billy was preceded in...

Ethel Jane (Havice) Ramsden

Oct 9, 2023

Ms. Ethel Jane Havice Ramsden 72, of 77 Aquamarine Drive, Elizabethtown, passed away on Monday, October 9, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Ethel was born on November 29, 1950, in Lancaster County, PA, to the late James Carl and Dolores Jean Havice. In addition to her parents, Ethel is preceded in death by...

Edward "Pete" Henry Robinson

Oct 4, 2023

Mr. Edward “Pete” Henry Robinson, 80, of 270 Jumping Run Road, Ivanhoe, passed away on Wednesday, October 4, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Holly Springs.

Pete was born January 04, 1943, in Sampson County to the late Walter Imes and his wife Mildred Robinson Imes. Pete enjoyed a long career as a Truck Driver in the...

Janice Jane (Norris) Bordeaux

Sep 28, 2023

Mrs. Janice Jane Norris Bordeaux, 81, of 13905 US 701 N., Garland, passed away on Thursday, September 28, 2023, at Bladen Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Elizabethtown, NC.

Janice was born on February 07, 1942, in Sampson County, to the late Gaddie Norris and his wife Nettie Smith Norris. In addition to her parents,...

Antonio Jiminez-Domingo

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Antonio Jiminez-Domingo, 23, of 365 Smith Road, Clinton, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, in Erwin.

Arrangements will be at the convenience of the family.

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

Donny Demonte Kemp

Sep 27, 2023

Mr. Donny Demonte Kemp, 44, of 2535 Hwy 242 N, Elizabethtown, passed away on Wednesday, September 27, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, in Fayetteville.

Donny was born February 15, 1979, in Robeson County to Vickie Gail Kemp and Frank Wadell McAllister.

A Funeral Service will be held at 2:00 PM,  Sunday, October 08,...

Harold Wayne Mote

Sep 22, 2023

Mr. Harold Wayne Mote, of 8921 Carolina Circle, Avon, IN, formerly of Harrells, passed away on Friday, September 22, 2023, at his residence.

Wayne was born February 19, 1953, in Sampson County, to the late Ernest Mote and his wife Annie Merritt Mote. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by two sisters: Marjorie...