Obituaries

May 17, 2023

James Ronald Hill (affectionately) known as “Jimmy” was the first-born and only son of James Warren (J.W.) and Louise Crenshaw Hill on Tuesday, September 14, 1943.  He was later joined by sisters, Betty, Carlotta, Beverly, and Winifred Kay.  Jimmy grew up in the agricultural community of Garland helping his Daddy and uncles with hog killings, cropping tobacco, and all...

May 7, 2023

Mr.  Purdie Shaw, 67, of 84 Ollie Shaw Road, Harrells, passed away on Sunday, May 07, 2023, at CFVMC in Fayetteville.

Purdie was born February 27, 1956, in Bladen County to the late Ollie & Annie Highsmith Shaw. In addition to his parents, Purdie is preceded in death by one brother: Ollie B. Shaw.

A...

May 7, 2023

Mr. Harry “Bud” Lee Mainor II, 73, of 23050 US Hwy 421, Willard, passed away on Sunday, May 07, 2023, at Moses Cone Hospital in Greensboro.

Bud was born January 08, 1950, in Sampson County to the late Harry Lee Mainor Sr. and his wife Juanitia Herring Mainor. In addition to his parents, Bud is preceded in...

Apr 27, 2023

Mrs. Roberta Alyce Northern, 76, of 4020 Scronce Road, Harrells, passed away on Thursday, April 27, 2023, at the Wilmington Care Center in Wilmington.

Roberta was born October 30, 1946, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late John Wesley Maloy and his wife Margaret Vermell Taylor Maloy.

A memorial will be held at 1:30 PM, Saturday,...

Apr 23, 2023

Mr. Johnnie “Jimmy” James Moore, Sr., 79, of 423 Longview Lake Rd., Garland, passed away, Sunday, April 23, 2023, at his residence.

Jimmy was born June 17, 1943, in Sampson County, to the late Lawyer Moore and his wife Mary Lilla Moore. In addition to his parents, Jimmy is preceded in death by his beloved wife: Jeanette...

Apr 19, 2023

Mr. Robert Clayton Dabbs, 60, of 643 W. 2nd St., Garland, passed away on Wednesday, April 19, 2023, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Robert was born April 02, 1963, in Bladen County to the late Robert David Dabbs and his wife Daisy Ray Smith Dabbs. In addition to his parents, Robert is preceded in death...

Apr 14, 2023

Willie Joseph Faison was born February 23, 1930, to the late Robert (Bob) James Faison, Sr., and his wife Genaro Faison, in Duplin County, NC. He entered into his rest on Friday, April 14, 2023, at home in Ingold, NC. “Willie” to some and “Joe” to some, was loved by those who knew him. He will be truly missed...

Apr 9, 2023

Mr. Dwight Darryl Herring, 58, of 6991 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 09, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro, NC.

Dwight was born March 05, 1965, in Sampson County to William Junior Herring and his wife Mary Melvin Herring. He is preceded in death by his wife Sharonnelle, and his dad,...

Apr 6, 2023

Mrs. Mattie “Shortie” Reeves DeVane, 94, of 2006 Bywood Road, Greensboro, formerly of Ivanhoe, passed away on Thursday, April 06, 2023, at her residence.

Mattie was born March 17, 1929, in Sampson County, to the late Winfield Robinson and his wife Marie. In addition to her parents, Mattie is preceded in death by her beloved husband: James...

Apr 6, 2023

Doris Cornelia Merritt Smith, age 83, of Colly, departed from her Earthly home on Thursday, April 06, 2023. To know her was to love her.

She was the oldest daughter of the late Murdock Wilson Merritt & Rosie Mae Johnson of Colly.

Beloved sister to: Zelly Byrd/Zach of Elizabethtown, Hattie Velarde of Elizabethtown, and preceded...

Apr 4, 2023

Mr. Arnold Sparrock, 83, of 488 Hagar Murphy Road, Rose Hill, passed away on Tuesday, April 04, 2023, at Kitty Askins Hospice Center in Goldsboro.

Arnold was born January 05, 1940, in Brooklyn, NY, to the late Louis Ernest Sparrock and his wife Pearl Anderson Sparrock. After serving in the military, Arnold worked as a utility worker...

Mar 29, 2023

Mrs. Libby Norris Rogers, 90, of 2145 Wimbledon Way, Murrells Inlet, SC, formerly of Fayetteville, NC, passed away on Wednesday, March 29, 2023, at her residence.

Libby was born September 22, 1932, in Bladen County to the late Gaddie Norris and his wife Nettie Smith Norris. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by...

Mar 21, 2023

Ms. Alisha Gayle Evans, 51, of Bladen County, passed away on March 21, 2023. She was born on September 1, 1971, the first child, and only daughter, of Ralph and Hilda Evans. She graduated from East Bladen High School in 1989. She went on to study Criminal Justice at Fayetteville State University.

She proudly served...

Mar 13, 2023

Robert “Bobby” Clay Taylor, 58, of Harrells, passed away on Monday, March 13, 2023.

Bobby was born on April 6, 1964, to Dale Dew Jernigan and the late Clay Taylor. He married Joan Taylor on November 9th, 1984 and they celebrated 38 wonderful and loving years together.

Bobby’s life will forever be cherished in the...

Mar 11, 2023

Ms. Barbara Hall Matthews, 90, passed away peacefully on March 11, 2023.  Born on June 19, 1932, she was the second of five daughters of H. Pritchard Hall and Lella Mae Hall of Sampson County.  She attended Clement School and graduated in 1950.  She worked for over sixty-five years as an office manager in various companies.  She served as...

Mar 8, 2023

Mr. Gary White, 64, of 3152 Sommer Dr., Hope Mills, passed away on Wednesday, March 08, 2023, at Novant Health-Forsyth Medical Center in Winston Salem.

Gary was born December 15, 1958, in Hampstead, NY, to the late Elmer Howard White Jr. and his wife Rita Flagg White.

A funeral service will be held at 3:00...

Mar 7, 2023

Mr. Romie James Spearman (RJ) was born in Ingold, NC to the late Mr. Romie James Spearman, Sr. and Mrs. Katie Catherine (Sellars) Spearman on April 14, 1936. He departed this life on March 07, 2023. RJ’s spiritual journey began at First Baptist Ingold Church, Ingold, NC and his formative spiritual foundation was fortified at the Kingdom Stewards Ministries,...

Feb 26, 2023

Mr. Ernest Ruben Scott, 63, of Highland House, 1700 Pamalee Dr., Fayetteville, formerly of Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, February 26, 2023, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Ernest was born November 07, 1959, in Bladen County to the late Ernest Scott and his wife, Lila Bell Davis Scott.

Ernest leaves to cherish...

Feb 23, 2023

Ms. Myrtie Tysinger Powell, 84, of 4026 NC-11, Wallace, NC, passed away on Thursday, February 23, 2023, at Dayspring of Wallace in Wallace.

Myrtie was born on April 13, 1938, to the late Lillie Cain Powell and Faison Powell. Myrtie enjoyed a career as a Tower Operator in the Forestry Industry. In addition to her parents, she...

Feb 20, 2023

Ms. Ernestine “Steine” Newkirk, 88, of 393 Stringfield Rd., Willard, NC, passed away on Monday, February 20, 2023, at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Ernestine was born September 01, 1934, in Sampson County, to the late Rosa Lee Highsmith Newkirk and Bero Rhodes Newkirk. In addition to her parents, Ernestine is preceded in death by four sisters:...