Obituaries

May 25, 2024

Mr. Anthony Paul Petrilli of Wilmington, North Carolina was born on July 20, 1933, in Kings, NY, and passed away on May 25, 2024, surrounded by his loving family at the Lower Cape Fear LifeCare in Wilmington, North Carolina, completing his journey of 90 years.

Tony was the youngest of his siblings. He was born to Italian...

May 19, 2024

Ms. Amanda Raye Medlin Isenhour, 42, of 1952 Bull St., Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024.

Amanda was born on October 22, 1981, in St. Lucie County, FL, to Sandi Arnold Freeman & Hubert A. Medlin, Sr. Amanda followed in her mother’s foot steps, and was a wonderful floral designer. Amanda is preceded in...

May 19, 2024

Mr. Julius Albert Rackley, Sr., 89, of 175 Scrub Oak Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Sunday, May 19, 2024, at Angel House Hospice Center in Whiteville.

Services are provided by Carter Funeral Home of Garland. www.carterfh.com

May 16, 2024

Mrs. Tamic’ka Arlinda Hooks Fryar-Rich, 43, of 3918 Harrells Hwy., Garland, NC, passed away on Thursday, May 16, 2024, at her residence.

Tamic’ka was born on September 16, 1980, in New Hanover County, to Gerald Davis Hooks and his wife, Glenda Hall Hooks. Tamic’ka graduated from Union High School, class of 99! She studied Medical Office Administration...

May 15, 2024

Mr. James Edward Faison, 94, of 114 Pilgrim Rest Church Road, Harrells, passed away on Wednesday, May 15, 2024, at Mary Gran Nursing Center in Clinton, NC.

James was born on January 01, 1930, in Sampson County. He is preceded in death by his first wife: Margaret B. Faison, second wife: Geraldine B. Faison, and several brothers...

May 13, 2024

Lois Loraine Willis Smith, 91, was called home to be with her Lord and Savior, surrounded by her loving family, on the morning of Monday, May 13th, 2024.

She was born on August 3rd, 1932, in Robeson County to Gertrude and William Willis. Having lost her mother at a young age, Lois was welcomed into the family...

May 9, 2024

Mark Edward Hill, 68, born April 12, 1956, to Harvey and Rosemary Hill in Columbus, Ohio, died suddenly at his home in Sellers, South Carolina on May 9, 2024.

Mark is preceded in death by his son Paul Hill, father Harvey Hill, brother Brian Hill and his father and mother in law George and Frances Gaskins.

May 8, 2024

Mrs. Peggy Louise Moran, 75, of 331 West Road, Turkey, NC, passed away on Wednesday, May 8, 2024, at UNC Chapel Hill Memorial Hospital in Chapel Hill, NC.

Peggy was born February 12, 1949, in Harnett County, NC, to the late Troy McDonald, Sr. & wife, Juanita Saunders McDonald. In addition to her parents, Peggy is preceded...

May 5, 2024

On Sunday, May 5, 2024, at 12:45 AM, at Sampson Regional Hospital, Clinton, NC, Tiwilla Coreen Carroll Carr earned her wings and went home to be with the Lord!

Tiwilla was born October 22, 1977, in Durham County to Howard Lee and Rosa Carroll. Tiwilla was a graduate of Union High School-1996. Tiwilla was a...

May 3, 2024

Mr. Walter Anught Harris, 73, of 621 Messick Rd., Willard, passed away on Friday, May 03, 2024, at his residence.

Walter was born May 06, 1950, in Pender County, to the late Cleo Jacobs. In addition to his mother, Walter is preceded in death by his son: Dion D. Harris, and his brother: Leroy Jacobs. Walter spent...

Apr 29, 2024

Mrs. Pennie Elizabeth Bordeaux Spivey, 59, of 203 Oliver Lane, Garland, NC, passed away on Monday, April 29, 2024, at UNC Health Southeastern in Lumberton, NC.

Pennie was born December 22, 1964, in Sampson County, to Elizabeth Bordeaux and the late William Bordeaux. In addition to her father, Pennie is preceded in death by her husband: Don...

Apr 26, 2024

Ronald Glenn Murphy, Sr. was called home to be with the Lord on April 26, 2024. He lived sixty-seven (67) precious years. Ronald was born in Sampson County (Clinton, N.C.). He is preceded in death by his father, the late Norman Buster Murphy and his mother, the late Georgianna Johnson Treadwell Murphy. He was the youngest of four children....

Apr 22, 2024

James Richard Herring Jr., beloved son of James and Faye Herring, was born on February 23, 1952, in Newport News, VA. He peacefully passed away on April 22, 2024, in Harrells, NC, surrounded by his loving family.

James, spent time over the years working on shut downs at the paper mill as a boilermaker construction welder and...

Apr 21, 2024

Reverend  Wright, 88, of 311 N. Ingold Ave, Garland, NC, passed away on Sunday, April 21, 2024, in Fayetteville, NC.

Reverend Wright was born June 25, 1935, in Sampson County, NC, to Liza Robinson and Luke Murphy. In addition to her parents, Ann was preceded in death by her husband: Leroy Wright, son: Larry Donnell Robinson, 3...

Apr 13, 2024

Mrs. Mary Catherine DeVane Vann, 89, of 995 McKoy Loop Rd. Ivanhoe, NC passed away on Saturday, April 13, 2024 at her residence.

Mary was born on February 23, 1935, in Sampson County to the late Willie Council Eugene Douglas DeVane and his wife, Mary Florence Corbett DeVane. In addition to her parents, Mary is preceded in...

Apr 6, 2024

Juanita Matilda Davis Rich was born on April 14, 1936, in the Colly Township in Bladen County, NC, to Evander Jerome and Alice Etta Autry Davis. She was preceded in death by her parents, her 3 brothers: Floyd and wife Blanch, Norton, and wife Alma, and Richard and wife’s Annella, and Cheryl Davis; 4 sisters: Hettie Benton and husband...

Mar 31, 2024

Mr. Julius Gilbert Cain, Jr., 43, of 410 Forest Park Road, Apt., #101, Wilmington, NC, passed away on Sunday, March 31, 2024.

Julius was born March 05, 1981, in Robeson County to his parents: Patricia Watson Cain, and Julius Gilbert Cain Sr. Julius enjoyed a career in the food industry as a Culinary Specialist.

A...

Mar 12, 2024

Mr. James “Bolee” Odell Highsmith, of 274 Sandhill Loop Road, Elizabethtown, passed away on Tuesday, March 12, 2024, at his residence surrounded by loved ones.

James was born October 27, 1943, to the late Norman Highsmith, and his wife, Gertrude Murphy Highsmith. In addition to his parents, James is preceded in death by one brother: Robert Lee...

Mar 10, 2024

Mr. Thomas Edward Parker, 86, of 7591 Old Mintz Hwy., Garland, passed away on Sunday, March 10, 2024 at his residence.

Thomas was born on August 11, 1937, in Sampson County, to the late Luther Parker and his wife, Wixie Herring Parker. In addition to his parents, he is preceded in death by his daughter: Dorothy Anders,...

Feb 23, 2024

It is with great sadness that we announce the death of Severino Ramirez Jose, of Clinton, North Carolina, who passed away on February 23, 2024, at the age of 45, leaving to mourn family and friends. Leave a sympathy message to the family on the memorial page of Severino Ramirez Jose, to pay them a last tribute.

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