Obituaries

Mar 21, 2022

On a Monday morning, March 21, 2022, God called our mother, grandmama, great-grandmama, sister, and aunt, home to receive her reward.

Mrs. Ida Moore Robinson the daughter of the late Mr. and Mrs. Robert Elma Moore. She was born and raised in Sampson County. She attended Union High School and furthered her education at Bladen Community College...

Mar 20, 2022

Ms. Theresa Damone-Jones, 68, of 1211 Johnson Road, Garland, passed away Sunday, March 20, 2022, at Wake Med in Raleigh.

Theresa was born September 09, 1953, in Pitt County to the late Angelo & Doris Damone. She worked for many years as a Seamstress.

All services will be private at the convenience of the family....

Mar 11, 2022

Mr. James Anthony Shaw, 67, of 1309 Vandora Ave., Garner, formerly of Ivanhoe, passed away on Friday, March 11, 2022, at his residence.

James was born September 07, 1954, in Pender County to the late Gilead Smith Shaw & Marie Millen Shaw. James earned a Bachelor of Science in Agriculture degree. He used his education and worked...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Randall “Peter Rabbit” Preston Autry, 68, of 6611 NC Hwy. 210 E, Harrells, passed away on March 09, 2022 at Bladen Co. Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Randall was born April 30, 1953 to the late Preston and Evelyn Herring Autry in Sampson County.    He attended Sampson County Public Schools and drove trucks until he retired. Randall...

Mar 9, 2022

Mr. Donald Eugene Meshaw, 43, of 108 Lula Long Road, Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, March 9, 2022, in Elizabethtown.

Donald was born May 22, 1978, in Robeson County to Danny Meshaw and Kathryn Rackley. He is preceded in death by his father: Danny Meshaw, brother: Scottie Rackley, grandparents: Barney & Sylvia Meshaw; David & Tammie...

Feb 25, 2022

Mrs. Alice Cain Smith, 78, of 361 Smith Mill Pond Rd. Garland, NC passed away on Friday, February 25, 2022, at New Hanover Regional Medical Center in Wilmington, NC.

Mrs. Smith was born August 31, 1943, in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Jim and Louise Cain.  She was preceded in death by her...

Feb 17, 2022

Mrs. Wanda Johnson, 66, of 389 Walter K Evans Rd., Harrells, passed away Thursday, February 17, 2022, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Wanda was born June 11, 1955, in Lenoir County, NC, to the late Richard and Mae Whaley. In addition to her parents, she is preceded in death by her son: Adam Johnson, grandson: Wesley...

Feb 14, 2022

Cloyce Lockerman Pope, age 90, formerly of 5270 Garland Highway, Clinton, Sampson County, North Carolina passed away peacefully at Trinity Grove Nursing Home in Wilmington, North Carolina on February 14, 2022.

She was an active member of Epworth United Methodist Church for all of her adult life and a Sunday School teacher for approximately 50 years.

Feb 11, 2022

William Henry Herring was born on August 07, 1926 in Tomahawk, NC to the late Percy Herring and Pearl Williams Herring.

He was preceded in death by his first wife, Lillie Melvin Herring and daughter, Rose H. McAllister. Two brothers, Allie Lee and Rudolph Herring, three sisters, Mary Pridgen, Lydia Kerr and Evelyn Autry.

Feb 10, 2022

Mr. Jerry Lee New, 58, of 101 Marada Road, Maxton, passed away Thursday, February 10, 2022, at Southeastern Regional Medical Center in Lumberton.

Jerry was born April 12, 1963, in Davidson County to the late Harold Roy New and Sallie Mae Smith New. In addition to his parents he is preceded in death by his son: Curtis...

Feb 9, 2022

Mr. Adrian Honorio Flores, 65, of 207 Lower St., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, February 09, 2022, at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Funeral Services will be private and at the convenience of the family.

Services provided by Carter Funeral Home, Garland. www.carterfh.com

Feb 6, 2022

Mary Magalene Lane White was born on April 23rd, 1929 to the late Jeff Lane Sr. and late Quessie Jones Lane. She was the sixth of seven children. She departed this earth to be with the Lord on February 6th, 2022.

Mary completed her education in Tarheel, North Carolina. On June 15, 1950, Mary was united in...

Feb 6, 2022

Mrs. Janice Smith, 76, of 535 Cain Rd. passed away Sunday, February 6, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center.

Janice was born March 30, 1945, to the late Lacy and Florence Jernigan. She is preceded in death by her granddaughter: Addison Jane Smith, brothers: Jerry Jernigan; Earl Jernigan; Glenn Jernigan,  sisters: Bonnie Bivens...

Feb 2, 2022

Mr. Samuel Rubin Robinson “Rooster”, 85, of 292 Cain Road, Garland, passed away Wednesday, February 02, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

Samuel was born July 12, 1936, in Sampson County to the late Marshall & Bonnie Bell Robinson. Mr. Robinson spent his working career as a Truck Driver for the Florida State Department of...

Jan 30, 2022

Mr. Carlton Highsmith Sr., 72, of 59 Highsmith Rd., Harrells, passed away on Sunday, January 30, 2022 at his residence.

Carlton was born May 30, 1949, in Bladen County to Jessie and Arlene Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his father: Jessie Highsmith, siblings: Ronnie; Jackolyn; Bernard, and Ojeala.

A funeral service will be...

Jan 26, 2022

Mr. James Earl “Cowboy” Townsend, 75, of 962 Airport Road, Garland, passed away Wednesday, January 26, 2022, at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

James was born February 05, 1946, in Bladen County to the late: Lizzie Mae Smith. James was employed for many years as a Tree Topper in the Forestry Industry. He is preceded in...

Jan 25, 2022

Mr. Richard “Buck” Burden son of the late Fable and Lena Burden was born March 23, 1938, in Bladen County, NC.

Death is not the end, but a new beginning of new life which God has promised us. Richard Burden answered the call of our Master on Tuesday, January 25, 2022, at Brookdale Hospital in Brooklyn, NY....

Jan 19, 2022

Ms. Carion “Tweety” Lamb King, 71, of 1184 Bill Town Rd., passed away on Wednesday, January 19, 2022, at her residence.

Ms. King was born on February 17, 1950, in Sampson Co., the daughter of the late Howard Lamb and Ruth Johnson Lamb.

The funeral service will be held at 2:00 P.M. Tuesday, January 25,...

Jan 14, 2022

Gladys Hope Smith Johnson resided at 1400 Old Fayetteville Road Garland, North Carolina.  It was there she loved and enjoyed God’s handiwork in the beauty of nature.  If you ever had the pleasure of having a conversation with her you would know the pinecones in her front yard was something she felt she had to pick up every day. ...

Jan 12, 2022

Ms. Mary “Sis” Eason, 67, of 3851 Old Mintz Hwy., Roseboro, passed away Wednesday, January 12, 2021, at her residence.

Ms. Eason was born December 21, 1954, in Sampson co.  She was preceded in death by her mother, Lucille Eason, a sister, Betty Freeman, and three brothers, Willie Eason, Jessup Eason, and Eddie Eason Sr.

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