Obituaries

Jul 25, 2021

Mary Etta Peterson Vann, 87, of Clinton, passed away at home on July 25, 2021. Mary Etta is the daughter of the late Handy and Mattie Beard Peterson. She was employed with Hamilton Beach for many years.

She leaves to mourn her daughter, Phyllis (Theoples) Carney of Montgomery, Alabama; sisters, Helen (Thermon) McKoy of Clinton, NC, Sarah...

Jun 15, 2021

Mr. Lenburg “Bird” Underwood Jr., 41, formerly of Ingold Community, passed away on Tuesday, June 15, 2021 at Duke University Hospital, in Durham, NC.

Mr. Underwood was born December 06, 1979 in Sampson Co. He was preceded in death by his father, Lenburg Underwood Sr.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 P.M., Saturday,...

Jun 12, 2021

Mr. Clemmon Davis Smith, 74 of 10139 Old Mintz Hwy. Garland, NC passed away on Saturday, June 12, 2021, at his residence.

Clemmon was born December 15, 1946 son of the late James Alvin Smith Sr. and Rebecca Davis Smith. He was also preceded in death by one stepdaughter, Bobbie Jean Shaw; Two sisters Drucella Smith Hopson...

Jun 3, 2021

Mr. Dexter Lee Council, 64, of 571 Garland Airport Road, Garland tragically passed away Wednesday, June 03, 2021.

Dexter was born November 08, 1956 in Sampson County to the late David Council and Ella Jane Owens. He was a veteran of the United States Marines.

A graveside service will be held at 11:00 AM Saturday,...

May 30, 2021

Mrs. Betty Jane Smith, 81, of 201 Piney Grove Ave, Garland passed away Sunday, May 30, 2021 at her residence.

Betty was born January 28, 1940 in Sampson County to the late Sanford Walter Smith and Mary Lee Bordeaux. She worked in the Furniture Industry for many years. She is preceded in death by her husband the...

May 26, 2021

Mrs. Shirley McLean, 52, of 127 S H Peterson Lane, Rose Hill passed away Wednesday, May 26, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley in Fayetteville.

A funeral service will be held at 2:00 PM Tuesday, June 01, 2021 at Hayes Chapel Missionary Baptist Church in Rose Hill. The service will be officiated by Pastor Sandra Spell. Interment to...

May 23, 2021

Mrs. Mildred Elizabeth Whitted, 84, of 720 McLean Rd., Elizabethtown passed away on May 23, 2021 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Mildred was born on Christmas Day in 1936 in Bladen County to the late John & Rebecca Wright.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on Saturday, May 29, 2021...

May 22, 2021

Mr. Jeffery “Jerry” Lee Crumpler, 67, of 97 Big Piney Gove Rd., Clinton passed away on Saturday, May 22, 2021 at his residence.

Jerry was born March 27, 1954 in Sampson County to the late Vernon Crumpler & Mattie Bell Pridgen.

Funeral service will be held at 12 noon Saturday, May 29, 2021 at Trinity...

May 22, 2021

Mr. Jerry Franklin Fennell Sr., 72, of 7742 NC Hwy. 41, Wallace passed away Saturday, May 22, 2021 at Vidant Medical Center in Greenville, NC.

Jerry was born January 13, 1949 in Duplin County to the late Bessie Fennell. Jerry worked for many years with the Department of Corrections as a Correctional Officer. He is preceded in...

May 20, 2021

Mr. Bobby Link Wright, 60,  of 511 JA Carroll Rd, Bladenboro passed away Thursday, May 20, 2021 at Duke Regional Medical Center in Durham.

Bobby was born June 30, 1960 in Cumberland County the son of Lonnie Wright and Doris Dowless.  Bobby was owner/operator of Bobby Wrights Painting Co., serving Bladen, Columbus Co., for many years.   He...

May 19, 2021

Mary Lou Smith Mott, 66, of 1555 Hoover Road, Harrells passed away Wednesday, May 19, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton.

A Memorial Service will be held at a later date.

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

May 11, 2021

Mr. Anthony Scott Marks, 50, of 91 Harmon St. Lot 50, White Lake passed away Tuesday, May 11, 2021 at Bladen County Hospital in Elizabethtown, NC.

Scott was born March 06, 1971 in Richmond County to Wayne & Diane Marks. Scott lived and worked in Camp Clearwater at White Lake. He was a beloved cook at the...

May 5, 2021

Mr. Kenneth Meyers, 59, of 5422 NC Hwy 210 W., Garland passed away Wednesday, May 05, 2021 at his residence.

Kenneth was born December 01, 1961 in New York to Vincent & the late Patricia Meyers. He is preceded in death by his son Michael Moschetto. Mr. Meyers was the co-owner of Colleen’s County Kitchen in Garland....

May 3, 2021

Mr. James “Popcorn” Samuel Boykin Jr., 68, of 90 N. Belgrade Ave., Garland passed away Monday, May 03, 2021 at his residence.

Mr. Boykin was born July 10, 1952 in Sampson Co. the son of the late James Samuel Boykin Sr. and Doris Mae Treadwell Boykin formerly of Garland, NC.  James was preceded in death by two...

Apr 30, 2021

Mr. Elmer Highsmith, 93, formerly of Rose Hill passed away Friday, April 30, 2021 at Magnolia Assisted Living Facility in Clinton.

Elmer was born May 14, 1927 in Duplin County to the late Lula Highsmith. He is preceded in death by his sister: Julia Highsmith and two nephews: Rayfield Highsmith & Michael Highsmith. Mr. Highsmith worked many...

Apr 29, 2021

Nero Johnson Corbett was born September 21, 1933 to Hardy and Nancy Lee Corbett in Ivanhoe North Carolina. He lived with Mama and Papa well into life, thus being a Mother’s baby in spite of the fact that he was her “knee baby”. He lived a calm, pleasant life and was very friendly to all humanity.

He...

Apr 28, 2021

Mr. Charlie “Joe” Smith, Jr., 69, of 125 Charlie Smith Drive, Harrells passed away Wednesday, April 28, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Joe was born July 18, 1951 in Duplin County to the late Charlie Smith Sr. & Nettie Mathis Smith. Joe was a Timber Harvester in the Logging Industry for many years....

Apr 12, 2021

Mr. Dell Wood Randolph McKoy, 74, of 1296 Airport Rd, Garland passed away Monday, April 12, 2021 at Duke University Medical Center in Durham.

Dell was born March 25, 1947 in Sampson County to the late Eula Mae McKoy. He is preceded in death by his grandparents: Jimmy & Lula McKoy.

A graveside service will...

Apr 12, 2021

Thomas “Tommy” Paul Smith Sr., of Hope Mills, NC, gained his angel wings, on April 12, 2021, at home surrounded by his family.  A Celebration of His Life will be held at 2:00 pm on Saturday, April 17, 2021 at Stoney Point Baptist Church in Fayetteville, with Aaron Wilson, Duncan Edge, and Cameron McGill officiating.  Visitation will take place...

Apr 5, 2021

Ms. Tammy Rice Andrews, 55, of 2498 NC Hwy 53 W., Elizabethtown passed away Monday April 05, 2021.

Tammy was born July 01, 1965 in Cumberland County to Edwin & Laura Rice. She is preceded in death by her maternal grandparents: Ralph & Zelma Walters and paternal grandparents: Abner & Ellen Rice.

A graveside service...