Obituaries

Mar 30, 2021

At the age of 95, on March 30, 2021, God sent his heavenly angles to call our beloved Edith Carroll home from trails and strife to a land of everlasting peace.

Born to the late Lizzie Blackman and Lee Freeman, she lived a joyous life. Although she has no children, she was a mother to many. She...

Mar 30, 2021

Mrs. Lula “Mary” Killett Alford, 65, of 1910 Tomahawk Hwy., Harrells passed away Tuesday, March 30, 2021 at SECU Crystal Coast Hospice House in Goldsboro.

Ms. Alford was born December 06, 1955 in Sampson Co. the daughter of the late Willie Killett and Pearl Killett.  She was preceded in death by seven brothers, Albert Lane, Willie Killett,...

Mar 29, 2021

Mr. Titus D”Marco Demps, 26, of 265 Autumn Leaf Lane, Clinton passed away Monday, March 29, 2021.

Titus was born May 06, 1994 in Sampson County to Joseph Demps and Cynthia Lee Owens. He is preceded in death by his father: Joseph Demps. Mr. Demps was a teacher for the County Public School System.

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Mar 29, 2021

Mrs. Thelma Faye Evans, 88, of 186 Walter K. Evans Rd, Harrells, passed away Monday, March 29, 2021 at her residence.

Thelma Faye was born May 22, 1932 in Pender County to the late Jessie Lee and Thelma Alice Smith. She never worked a public job, so to speak. But she managed a small farm, helped plant...

Mar 25, 2021

Mr. Raymond Lee “Goat Man” Williams, 82, passed away Thursday, March 25, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Lee was born March 08, 1938 in Sampson County to the late Raymond Lee Williams Sr. and Modell Robinson. He is preceded in death by his wife: Catherine “Duck” Melvin Williams, daughter: Catrina Williams, brother: Julius Robinson and...

Feb 17, 2021

Mr. Allen “Abe” Abraham Johnson, 26, of 118 Ollie Shaw Rd., passed away on Wednesday, February 17, 2021 at UNC Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Abe was born December 08, 1994 in Sampson County to Allen and Annie Johnson. He is preceded in death by his father: Allen Thomas Johnson.

A Funeral service will be...

Feb 16, 2021

Mrs. Geneva Johnson Langley, 66, of 24 Reedy Balkcum Rd., passed away on Tuesday, February 16, 2021 at her residence.

Geneva was born January 30, 1955 in Sampson County to the late Albie Lee & Verbie Lee Johnson.  She is preceded in death by her husband: Kenneth Langley.

A graveside service will be held at...

Feb 15, 2021

Ms. Elinita Keith Howard, 89, of 311 E. 2nd St., passed away on Monday, February 15, 2021 at Sampson Regional Medical Center in Clinton, NC.

Elinita was born January 20, 1932 in Duplin County to the late Elma Green & Lizzie Mae Keith. She is preceded in death by her husband: Leonard Cornell Anders and her son:...

Feb 12, 2021

Divinely gifted and exquisitely beautiful.

Colleen Shannon (Moriarty) went to be her Lord and savior Jesus Christ on February 12 2021.

Born in Rockville Centre, NY on June 13 1936. She graduated from Oceanside high school in 1953. In 1965 she built a home and opened a delicatessen in Coram/Middle Island, NY.

In...

Feb 8, 2021

Mrs. Clara “Lee” Powell Cain, 70, of 596 W. 3rd St., Garland passed away Monday, February 08, 2021 in Pineville, NC.

Clara was born June 14, 1950 in Bladen County, NC to the late Jack and Annie Powell. She is preceded in death by her daughter, Angela Cain. Clara worked with her husband for many years operating...

Feb 7, 2021

Mrs. Ruby Mae Hairr, 83, of 23 Hawk Dr., Harrells, NC, passed away Sunday, February 07, 2021 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center, Elizabethtown, NC.

Ruby was born August 09, 1937 in Bladen County, NC to the late David & Janie Baker. She is preceded in death by her husband Arnold Hairr, one son: Ronnie Barnes, two brothers: David...

Feb 6, 2021

Mr. Gary Edward Smoak, Sr., 78, of 151 Amethyst Circle, White Lake, formerly of Roseboro, passed away Saturday, February 06, 2021, at UNC Medical Center Chapel Hill.

Mr. Smoak was born in Cumberland Co., the son of the late Donnie Hugh Smoak and Mamie Elizabeth Edwards Smoak.

Gary was well-loved in the community, a member...

Feb 4, 2021

Ms. Debbie Faircloth Jones, 58, of 830 Willard Tatum Road, Elizabethtown, formerly of Roseboro passed away Thursday, February 04, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center in Fayetteville.

Debbie was born December 16, 1962 in Sampson County to the late Frank and Carolyn Faircloth. She is preceded in death by one brother: Frank Faircloth.

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Feb 1, 2021

Mrs. Elizabeth Johnson, 84, of 258 West 7th St. Garland, passed away on Monday, February 1, 2021 at her residence.

Elizabeth was born July 10, 1936 in Brooklyn, NY to the late  Matthew & Ann Carey. Mrs. Johnson was a Supervisor with Fleet Line/Garland Shirt Company for 50 years. Elizabeth volunteered as an EMT for the Garland...

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Mary Ann Riley, 86, of 368 West 3rd St, Garland, passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at UNC Rex Hospital in Raleigh.

Mary Ann was born July 21, 1934 in Lynchburg, VA. She is preceded in death by her son: Bradley Ford Rogers and her parents: Daniel and Pearle Hamlett, six brothers: Wilson, Woodrow, Dewitt, Isaac,...

Jan 27, 2021

Mrs. Evelyn Evans Coble, 89, of 455 208 Mercer Mill Road, Elizabethtown passed away Wednesday, January 27, 2021 at Elizabethtown Nursing Center.

Evelyn was born February 18, 1931 in Bladen County to the late Haywood and Elzora Evans. She is preceded in death by her husband: Harvey Cleveland Coble, son: Harvey Kenneth Coble, daughter: Kathy Coble Averitte....

Jan 15, 2021

David Archie Blackburn, 56, of 2212 West City Point Road, Hopewell, VA formerly of Lumberton, NC passed away Saturday, January 15, 2021 at John Randolph Medical Center, Hopewell, VA.

Mr. Blackburn was born February 21, 1964 to Bobby Blackburn and Mary Ellen Davis Blackburn. David was preceded in death by his mother: Mary Ellen Davis Blackburn.

Jan 15, 2021

Mrs. Patricia Smith Carr, 61, of 1736 Hill Circle Garland, passed away January 15 at home after battling cancer.  She was born February 3, 1959 in Bladen County to the late Ernest and Doris Smith. She was preceded in death by a sister-in-law, Judy C. Smith.

Mrs. Carr worked at her family’s business Garland Farm Supply from...

Jan 12, 2021

Ms. Antoinette Michelle Rich, 57, passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Cape Fear Valley Medical Center, Fayetteville.

Ms. Rich was born September 05, 1963 in New Hanover County to Oscar and Helen Rich.

A graveside service will be held at 2:00 PM Friday, January 22, 2021 at Cypress Creek Baptist Church Cemetery.

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Jan 12, 2021

Mr. Thomas Bostick, 77, of 376 John Owen Road, White Oak passed away Tuesday, January 12, 2021 at Peak Resources Assisted Living Facility in Wilmington.

Mr. Bostick was born April 01, 1943 in Scotland County to the late James Archibald Bostick and wife Isabella Campbell.

A graveside service will be held at 3:00 PM on...