Obituaries

Dec 9, 2021

Mr. Milton Ray Norris, 86, of 2035 Norris Rd. Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, December 9, 2021, at his residence.

Mr. Norris was born April 17, 1935, in Sampson Co. the son of the later Milton L. Norris and Mildred Elizabeth Merritt Norris.   He was preceded in death by a sister, Inez Benton, and a brother...

Dec 3, 2021

Mr. William “Tom” Griffin Fair, 87, of Garland passed away on Friday, December 03, 2021, at Rolling Ridge Assisted Living, in Newton Grove, NC.

Mr. Fair was born July 12, 1934, in Chatham Co., NC the son of the late Garfield Fair and Rena Smith Fair.  He was preceded in death by two sisters, Kathleen Cain, Maybell...

Nov 30, 2021

On Tuesday morning, November 30th, 2021, Glennwood slept away quietly.

He was born May 28th, 1961, in Sampson Memorial Hospital to Julius Kerr Jr. and Isabella Kerr. He was educated at Sampson County Schools. Glen joined Pilgrim Rest at an early age. He was a member of the little Pilgrim’s choir and enjoyed singing.

He...

Nov 27, 2021

Born Still

Perfect

And yet the beating of your heart was silent

The breath of life from rosebud lips not felt.

Your silken lashes did not flutter,

Unopened eyes never held our gaze.

The grasp of your small fingers still and without strength,

Your arms...

Nov 26, 2021

Mrs. Addie A. Norris, 99, of Garland passed away Friday, November 26, 2021, at The Gardens of Roseboro.

Addie was born November 16, 1922, in Pender County to the late George Thomas & Georgianna Abrams. She is preceded in death by her first husband: Willie Martin Bordeaux; second husband: George Norris, four sisters: Lula; Geneva; Lucy; Emma,...

Nov 24, 2021

Ms. Catherine M. Autry, 82, of 9507 US Hwy 701 N., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, November 24, 2021.

Catherine was born March 20, 1939, in Bladen County to the late Willie Thomas and Sophia Powell Thomas. She is preceded in death by two children: Dwight Autry; Clarence Autry, four siblings: Virginia Autry; Jerlene Melvin; Willie Mae Autry;...

Nov 22, 2021

Mr. Lorenzo Mario Imes, 40, of Vernon Hill, Virginia, formerly of Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Monday, November 22, 2021, in Virginia.

Lorenzo was born on January 22, 1981, in Fulton County, Atlanta Georgia to Arthur and Sandra Imes. Lorenzo worked in the Manufacturing Industry and he loved his job at Nestle Co.

To know...

Nov 20, 2021

Mr. Vincent Edward Seals, 59, of 208 Mercer Rd., Elizabethtown, passed away on Saturday, November 20, 2021, at Elizabethtown Nursing Center in Elizabethtown, NC.

Vincent was born August 26, 1962, in Mecklenburg County to the late Robert and Annie Ruth Seals. Vincent worked many years as a Logger in the Timber Industry. He is preceded in death...

Nov 13, 2021

Alice Tyndall Dabbs, 92, of 3761 Lamb Rd. Garland, passed away on Saturday, November 13, 2021, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC.

Ms. Dabbs was born on February 15, 1929, in Sampson Co., the daughter of the late A. Union Tyndall and Lovdie Faircloth Tyndall.  She was preceded in death by her husband, Frank Dabbs,...

Nov 3, 2021

Mrs. Marjorie M. Tatum, 70, of 4082 Mote Rd., Harrells, passed away on November 3, 2021, at Cape Fear Valley Bladen Healthcare in Elizabethtown, NC.

Marjorie was born November 23, 1950, in Bladen County to the late Ernest Raeford Mote Sr. and wife Annie Merritt Mote. She is preceded in death by one sister: Vickie Bordeaux. Mrs....

Oct 27, 2021

Mr. Winston Louis Whitted, 87, of 720 McLean Rd., Elizabethtown, passed away Wednesday, October 27, 2021, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton.

Winston was born April 15, 1934, in Bladen County to the late James and Ada Whitted. He worked for many years as a farmer, yielding various crops. Winston is preceded in death by his beloved...

Oct 26, 2021

Mr. Jerry Lee “Bird” Highsmith was born December 08, 1958, in Bladen County, NC, to the late Wade and Ida Lee Highsmith. He departed this earthly life on Tuesday, October 26, 2021, at his home.

Jerry received his education at East Bladen High School in Elizabethtown, NC. Jerry received Christ at an early age and truly loved...

Oct 19, 2021

Ms. Saretta Poole (Newkirk) Tuck, 71, of 189 Horace Henry Lane, Ivanhoe, passed away Tuesday, October 19, 2021, at her residence.

Saretta was born August 06, 1950, in Sampson County to the late Willie and Flossie Newkirk. She worked for many years as a seamstress at the Garland Shirt Factory.

A funeral service will be...

Oct 12, 2021

Mr. Ranulfo Perez Vazquez, 57, of 112 Vazquez Lane, Clinton, passed away Tuesday, October 12, 2021, at Mercy One Hospital in Iowa.

Ranulfo was born May 27, 1964 in Cerro Alto, C.d. Valles, San Luis Potosi to Marco Perez Vidalez and Maria Eloisa Alonso Vazquez. Ranulfo earned his Bachelor’s Degree in Mexico. He was a Pastor who...

Oct 11, 2021

Mr. Jesse Waldo Cheek (79) was born April 29, 1942, he passed at the Assisted Living Nursing Home in Raleigh on October 11, 2021. He was the son of the late Mr. William Clarence Cheek and late Lizzie Shaw Cheek of Harrells, NC.

A graveside service will be held at 1:00 PM, Wednesday, October 20, 2021, at...

Oct 6, 2021

Mrs. Matilda G. Long, 78, of 804 S. Poplar St., Elizabethtown, formerly of Harrells, passed away Wednesday, October 06, 2021, at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown.

Matilda was born November 17, 1942, in West Virginia to the late Lonnie and Matilda Gilmore. She worked for many years in the private health care field.

A graveside...

Oct 5, 2021

Mrs. Illa Pearl Smith, 78, of 734 West 2nd St., Garland, passed away Tuesday, October 05, 2021, at UNC Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill.

Illa Pearl was born December 11, 1942, in Sampson County to the late Luther and Daisy Thorpe. She is preceded in death by her husband of 60 years: Ralph Sanford Smith Sr., five...

Oct 4, 2021

Mrs. Fannie Elizabeth Martin, 76, of 316 Lisbon St., Apt. C, Clinton, passed away Monday, October 04, 2021, at her residence.

Elizabeth was born March 18, 1945, in Sampson County to the late Sylvester and Fannie Carter. She is preceded in death by her husband: Ivey Martin, four sisters: Ola Mae Warlick; Roselle Burgess; Doris Martin; Vada...

Oct 3, 2021

Mrs. Johnnie Irene McNeil, 97, of 365 Longview Lake Road, Garland, passed away Sunday, October 03, 2021, at her residence.

Johnnie was born July 14, 1924, in Sampson County to the late Johnny and Jannie Newton. She was preceded in death by her husband: William McNeil and two sons: Kibey McNeil; Johnny McNeil. She received her education...

Oct 3, 2021

Norman  Jefferson Carter, Jr, 80, of Garland went to meet his heavenly father on Sunday, October 3, 2021, at his home.

Norman was preceded in death by; Norman Jefferson Carter, Sr. (father), Sarah Ann Rich Carter (mother), and Loreen Carter Harris (sister).

Norman was a native of Sampson County where he graduated from Garland High...